The Eternal Beauty of the City of Wealth

Everyone watched Zixuan swallow the pill with a guilty conscience. After a while, seeing that she was fine, they also swallowed the pills one after another.

Seeing that everyone had taken the medicine, Zixuan waved his hand and said, "Okay, you've taken the medicine. You won't feel uncomfortable riding in the car anymore. Let's get in the car!"

After saying that, he and Bo Yuan returned to the car, and the princes got on the car helplessly.

This time, the drivers didn't dare to play tricks anymore. They drove their cars honestly and drove quickly back to Kyoto.

Thanks to the effect of the medicine, after a few minutes, the princes no longer felt uncomfortable and each of them looked at the scenery outside with great interest.

When passing by something they had never seen before, everyone couldn't help but widen their eyes, open their mouths, and exclaim in surprise.

Amidst everyone's surprised gazes and incredible exclamations along the way, the convoy slowly drove into the wealthy palace.

After getting off the car, the princes were once again shocked by the magnificence of the palace. They couldn't help but click their tongues and praised the power of Fugui City with envy.

Zixuan invited them into the VIP room of the imperial kitchen and ordered the chefs to prepare a sumptuous dinner to welcome the princes.

The princes looked at the delicious food and wine on the table and began to drool. Are these dishes or works of art?

Each dish is made like a plate of exquisite flowers, each one is exquisitely carved and has a variety of styles, making people reluctant to pick up their chopsticks to destroy their shape.

Zixuan filled the glass and stood up. "My lords, today I am hosting a banquet to welcome you all. I welcome you all to visit Fugui City."

"Here, Zixuan would like to offer a toast to the nobles. I hope you all can eat well, have fun, and live well in Fugui City!"

After saying this, Zixuan drank the wine in his cup and then filled it up again. "Everyone, I hereby promise that all your expenses before leaving Fugui City will be covered by me."

After she finished speaking, she raised her glass again, looked around at everyone and said, "My lords, there's a saying that goes, 'No fight, no friendship.'"

"From now on, I and the various vassal states will put aside our hostilities and make peace, learning and progress together."

"I hope we can help each other, trade with each other, and strive to build our country into a stronger and more prosperous country!"

Good! When the princes heard Zixuan say this, they all stood up and drank the wine in their cups: "City Lord Zixuan, since Fugui City no longer holds a grudge against us for our invasion."

"From now on, all the vassal states will treat City Lord Zixuan as a close brother. I hope we can often exchange courtesies and make progress together."

If City Lord Zixuan needs us in the future, just let us know and we will definitely help you!"

Zixuan also raised his glass after hearing this. "Well, my Lords, this is a deal, and it won't change. Come on! Let's have another drink!"

After he finished speaking, he drank the wine in one gulp, and the princes also finished the wine in their cups.

So everyone ate delicious food, drank wine, chatted, and had dinner happily.

The dinner lasted until eleven o'clock, and then everyone reluctantly left the palace and stayed in the state guesthouse.

The next morning, the princes, accompanied by Yuan Huan and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, toured various places in Fugui City.

Inside the main hall of Wu Palace in Linzi City, the eunuch read the edict of Duke Ling of Qi in a shrill voice, and the ministers all knelt on the ground, listening attentively.

The eunuch read out, "I am shocked to hear that Crown Prince Ya, in order to please the princes, has lent the road from Qi to Fugui City to the princes' army."

"You even allowed him to attack our cities and kill our people. This is tantamount to treason. I am deposing Gongzi Ya from the throne and re-installing Jiang Guang as the crown prince."

"Especially as I am in poor health and unable to govern, I have specially appointed the Crown Prince to govern the country. Cui Zhu, Qing Feng, Yan Ying, and Shu Yi shall assist him. I decree this!"

When the ministers heard this, some were happy, while others were sad. Those who were happy were those who supported Crown Prince Jiang Guang, while those who were sad were those who supported Gongzi Ya.

When Gongzi Ya heard the imperial edict, he collapsed to the ground trembling all over. He regretted not listening to his mother and insisting on becoming the crown prince.

Jiang Guang sat on a high seat, looking coldly down below: "Someone, come here! Capture Gongzi Ya for me!"

Here! Here! Several guards immediately stepped forward and pushed Gong Ziya to the ground.

Gongzi Ya was so frightened that he immediately shouted, "My brother! It was my father's wish to make Yaer the crown prince. It wasn't something my brother had to do!"

Jiang Guang sneered, "Young Master Ya! I didn't arrest you because of the Crown Prince!"

"It's because you used the opportunity to seek fame and fortune, and nearly had Fugui City, the richest place in Da Qi, taken away by that prince. Your behavior is no less than that of a traitor!"

Jiang Guang stared at him intently again: "Now, I will punish you, what else do you have to say!"

Prince Ya hurriedly argued, "My brother! This matter was the plot of Gao Hou Feng Shawei and has nothing to do with Yaer!"

Jiang Guang was furious and resentful: "Even if it was the conspiracy of the two of them, you can't escape responsibility!"

"Come! Draft an imperial decree! Depose Prince Ya to the status of a commoner, imprison him in Judu Hill, and never allow him to return to the capital!"

“Yes! Yes!” The guards agreed and were about to take Gongzi Ya down from the palace.

At this time, Concubine Rong dragged Concubine Zhong into the hall angrily. As soon as they entered the hall, Concubine Rong cursed: "Jiang Guang, you rebellious son!"

"How dare you force the king to write an edict deposing Crown Prince Yaer! You are committing treason! You are rebelling!"

Then, she turned her gaze to the ministers, pointed at Jiang Guang and shouted, "My lords! Kill him immediately! Jiang Guang is a traitor! Kill him!"

At this moment, Cui Zhu stepped forward and kicked Concubine Rong to the ground, shouting, "How dare you, Rong Fei! How dare you insult the Crown Prince in the court! What crime will you be punished for?"

Concubine Rong was kicked to the ground by Cui Zhu. She got up from the ground in a daze, and then rushed towards Jiang Guang with her eyes wide open.

Jiang Guang didn't react for a moment, and Concubine Rong grabbed his arm and bit it hard: "Jiang Guang! You rebellious son! Return my throne to Crown Prince Yaer!"

Jiang Guang was so angry after being bitten that he drew his sword and stabbed Rong Fei in the heart.

The sword hit Rong Fei's heart. She weakly let go of Jiang Guang's hand and said in disbelief: "Jiang Guang! You, you dare to kill me... You, you..."

Before Concubine Rong could finish her words, she fell to the ground with a thud and died.

When Concubine Zhong saw that Rongzi was killed by Jiang Guang, she was so frightened that she trembled all over and didn't know what to do. She sat on the ground and sobbed quietly, not daring to breathe.

Jiang Guang handed the sword to the guard, walked up to Concubine Zhong and helped her up: "Don't be afraid, Auntie. This has nothing to do with you. Go back and rest."

Seeing how Jiang Guang treated her, Concubine Zhong burst into tears of gratitude and thanked him repeatedly, "Thank you, Your Highness, Your Highness! Thank you, Your Highness, Your Highness!"