Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

In the mansion of Yin Hongzhi (Yin Fei's brother), he and Yan Hongxin (Yin Hongzhi's wife's brother) were sitting opposite each other. Exquisite tea sets were placed on the table, and the aroma of tea rose up.

The two of them seemed to be drinking tea leisurely, but their glances that drifted towards the door from time to time revealed their inner uneasiness.

The sound of hurried footsteps broke the apparent calm. An informant rushed in and reported in a panic, "Uncle Yin, the willow tree in Prince Qi's mansion has fallen."

When Yin Hongzhi heard the sudden news, his body was shocked and the teacup in his hand almost slipped.

He quickly turned to look at Yan Hongxin and called out, "Brother."

Yan Hongxin frowned, glanced sharply at the informant who came to report, and ordered in a low voice: "Everyone go down."

After the servants left as if they had been pardoned, the room fell into dead silence.

Yan Hongxin was the first to break the silence, speaking in a heavy tone, "It seems that Concubine Yin has made up her mind."

"It's just that, brother-in-law, the military strength we have now is too weak."

"With just this little strength, trying to resist the imperial army is like hitting a rock with an egg. I'm afraid there's no chance of winning!"

As he spoke, he stood up and paced around the room anxiously.

Yin Hongzhi took a deep breath, slowly put down his teacup, looked at Yan Hongxin with a determined gaze, and said, "It is indeed difficult for us to directly confront the imperial court's expeditionary army. There is no doubt about that."

"If the imperial court is truly determined to attack Qizhou, taking Qizhou would be a piece of cake."

"But don't forget that we are not without any cards."

"We have been secretly preparing for this for a long time, and we have 3,000 loyal soldiers serving us. They are all loyal and capable of fighting."

"Furthermore, with His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi here, although Qizhou's 20,000 troops are under the control of the imperial court, the governor of Qizhou is familiar with you and is on the same boat. He can also become a key force in our hands and be mobilized."

"The current situation is clear to everyone. Your Majesty will never easily forgive the Prince of Qi's crimes."

"Once the imperial court begins a thorough investigation into this matter, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi falls, I don't need to tell you what will happen, right?"

"You and I are both closely connected to His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi. We will inevitably be implicated and unable to escape."

"At this point, we have no other options. The world may be vast, but the imperial court is everywhere. Where can we escape to?"

"It's better to just go for it and give it a try."

"If by chance we succeed and His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi ascends to the throne, you and I will have accomplished an unparalleled feat. The status that comes with following the dragon's example will allow us to soar into prominence."

When Yan Hongxin heard the words "the merit of following the dragon", his body subconsciously shook slightly, and desire flashed in his eyes.

Yes, from ancient times to the present, how many people can truly resist the huge temptation of following the dragon?

Even though you know clearly in your heart that the chances of success are slim.

But what if, just that one in a million chance, it actually succeeded? That would be a leap to heaven, a complete change of fate.

Yin Hongzhi stared into Yan Hongxin's eyes.

He persuaded again: "Brother, instead of sitting here and waiting to die, watching the court purge us, it is better to muster up the courage to fight. Maybe you can fight for a way out for yourself and your family."

In fact, they both knew in their hearts that ever since Li You impulsively and recklessly killed Quan Wanji in the street, Li You's fate was doomed to death.

Those who have a vested interest in Li You are now like grasshoppers tied tightly together by the same rope. They prosper together and suffer together.

If Li You died, the imperial court would definitely follow the clues and settle accounts with them, and there would be no way they could escape unscathed.

Yan Hongxin stood there, his brows furrowed, his heart in a fierce struggle.

After a long pause, he slowly raised his head, and finally nodded vigorously, saying, "I'll go gather the troops right away!"

After saying that, he straightened his clothes and strode out the door.

Inside the Prince of Qi's mansion, Li You was filled with rage and had nowhere to vent it, so he could only release his inner repression by smashing various objects in the house. The sound of precious porcelain shattering and tables and chairs falling to the ground continued to ring out.

His door was slowly pushed open. Concubine Yin, dressed in gorgeous attire embroidered with exquisite patterns, stood with her hands folded, staring coldly at the messy scene in the room and Li You who was venting madly.

"What's the point of you smashing things here?"

Yin Fei scolded.

"Go and put on your princely robes."

Li You heard the voice and slowly raised his head to look at Concubine Yin, his face full of confusion: "Mother, why are you wearing the prince's clothes?"

"I never liked wearing that kind of clothing. It made me extremely uncomfortable."

"Also, mother, why are you dressed so formally today? Has martial law in the mansion been lifted?"

Thinking of this, Li You's eyes suddenly lit up, and hope instantly ignited in his eyes. He hurriedly walked to Yin Fei.

When Concubine Yin saw him like this, she felt sad. She slowly closed her eyes and sighed deeply.

Suddenly, she raised her hand and slapped Li You with all her strength.

The crisp sound of "pop" was particularly harsh in the silent room.

Li You widened his eyes in disbelief and stared at his mother, unable to believe that all this was true.

He subconsciously covered his face, standing there with his mind blank.

"Li You, Li You, it's already such a critical moment, but you are still confused and don't understand the situation."

"How can you be Li Shimin's son?"

"Everyone is now in dire straits because of you, about to risk their lives. Only you, a fool, are unaware of the impending disaster. Do you still naively think that Li Chengqian will let you go?"

"Even if you think Li Chengqian will be blamed for killing his brother, have you ever considered the thoughts of the officials under your command?"

"If you die, who among them can escape the court's reckoning?"

"Now, go put on your royal uniform, we are rebelling!"

After Yin Fei finished speaking, she didn't even glance at Li You again. She turned around and walked away quickly. Although her figure was still graceful, she exuded a coldness, and her clothes fluttered in the wind, carrying a sense of tragedy and grandeur.

Li You was left standing there alone, muttering to himself, "Rebellion? Mother, are you mistaken?"

"I don't want to rebel, Mother!"

His voice, tinged with helplessness, echoed in the empty room.