After being exiled with her husband and children, she returned with great power to rule the world

In just a few breaths, Concubine Rong seemed to have experienced a lifetime of pain and struggle. When she looked at Emperor Zhao again, the last trace of affection in her eyes completely disappeared, leaving only endless hatred.

"Your Majesty, you just called me a madwoman. Today, I will show you what true cruelty is!"

Concubine Rong gritted her teeth and said, "I will break the prince's legs. I will make sure he will never be able to stand up again in his life!"

"Mother, let me do this dirty work!" The second prince took a step forward impatiently, a ferocious smile on his face, as if torturing the prince with his own hands was the most exciting thing in the world for him.

"and many more!"

An urgent cry and an arrogant cry were uttered almost simultaneously by the Second Prince and Emperor Zhao.

When the Second Prince shouted these two words, his eyes flashed with bloodthirsty excitement, as if he couldn't wait to see a bloody show begin, while Emperor Zhao's voice was full of shock and panic, as if he was witnessing an irreversible disaster.

The prince, who was at the center of the storm, seemed to be out of it, with his lips tightly closed and his eyes as calm as a bottomless cold pool, calm and composed.

"Cough, cough, cough..." Emperor Zhao became emotionally agitated, and the cough that he had suppressed with great difficulty suddenly recurred like a surging tide.

He coughed until he was hoarse, his body trembling violently, and a trickle of blood slowly flowed from the corner of his mouth, looking particularly glaring on his pale face.

Seeing this scene, the prince, who had always had an expressionless face, had a complex look in his eyes. In it, there was shock, worry, and a trace of indescribable compassion. It was not until this moment that he realized that his father had already been poisoned.

This poison was actually inflicted on Concubine Rong. Through their long-term close contact, it was like a hidden poisonous snake, quietly seeping into my father's body bit by bit. Now, the poison has penetrated deep into his bones and is no longer curable.

When the prince learned the truth, he felt mixed emotions. He felt that his father's life was a ridiculous farce. He had spent half his life doting on a woman unreservedly, but in the end, he was pushed step by step into the abyss of death by this woman, or rather, by this doting.

If it weren't for Chu Lingfeng and his wife who were secretly manipulating and defending the Zhao Kingdom with their lives, this beautiful land would have fallen into the hands of others sooner or later.

Even though my father now knows all the truth, he is powerless to change the situation and can only watch everything come to an end.

The second prince also looked at Emperor Zhao with complicated eyes. The fatherly love and filial piety that they once had together had now disappeared without a trace like a mirage.

Ever since he was demoted to the Northern Frontier because of the Fan Xueer incident, the seeds of resentment have been planted in the Second Prince's heart. During his time in the Northern Frontier, the wind and sand were everywhere and the conditions were harsh. He hoped every day that his father would calm down and summon him back to Kyoto as soon as possible.

He thought that it was just a temporary punishment from his father. As long as he was obedient, he would be able to return to his father's side one day and continue to enjoy wealth and glory.

But fate played a cruel joke on him. Before he could receive the long-awaited imperial edict, a drastic change occurred in Kyoto. Because of this change, his father wanted to kill them, and his eldest brother died as a result.

The second prince realized that if he continued to sit and wait for death, he would probably end up in the same tragic situation as his elder brother. Fear and anger intertwined in his heart, completely distorting his former respect and love for his father into deep resentment.

At this time, Emperor Zhao could no longer maintain the appearance of a loving father and a filial son.

Seeing his two sons about to meet each other in battle and kill each other, his heart was filled with pain and helplessness. He coughed heart-wrenchingly and looked at Concubine Rong angrily. There was regret, unwillingness, and deep anger in his eyes.

However, Concubine Rong was like a victorious queen, smiling smugly. In the eyes of Emperor Zhao, that smile was like the mockery of a devil.

"Your Majesty, don't be impatient! This is just the beginning. If you are too excited, the poison will attack frequently and you won't be able to hold on until the end and see the good show. What a pity!" Concubine Rong said, and deliberately shook her head with regret, but her eyes were flashing with madness and pleasure.

“Cough cough...evil woman...cough cough cough...you...cough cough you...come at me, don’t hurt the prince…” Emperor Zhao gasped with difficulty, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from his chest.

He couldn't bear to see his sons hurt each other. Even though the second prince had Min Anguo's blood flowing in his veins, he never thought of taking his life.

In his plan, at most he would demote the Second Prince to a commoner, confine him to the mansion, and let him live out the rest of his life in peace.

However, the Second Prince did not understand the Emperor Zhao's intentions at all. He thought his father was partial to the Crown Prince and only cared about his safety.

He glanced sarcastically at the silent Crown Prince and sneered, "Prince, look at you, you're such a loser! Your father still treasures you, but why don't you care about your dying father? Once he dies, a loser like you won't be worthy of living in this world anymore."

Facing the Second Prince's sarcasm, the Crown Prince pretended not to hear and remained silent. However, his nonchalant look was like a fire that completely ignited the Second Prince's anger.

The second prince's eyes were wide open with veins popping out on his forehead. He raised his fist suddenly and swung it towards the crown prince's cheek with a whistling sound.

In his mind, this punch would definitely make the usually arrogant prince taste the humiliation.

However, the imagined scream did not sound.

The second prince only felt a flash before his eyes, and his powerful punch missed.

The prince reacted extremely quickly, like an agile cheetah, and quickly retreated.

Under the astonished gaze of the Second Prince, he rushed towards Concubine Rong who was not far away. In one smooth move, he pulled her in front of him and took her hostage.

"Mother!" The second prince exclaimed, his voice full of shock and panic. He never thought that the sickly prince would have such skills.

When the Second Prince came to his senses, he saw a tiny bloody mark on Concubine Rong's neck caused by the dagger in the Crown Prince's hand. Bright red blood beads oozed out, standing out prominently on her fair neck.

"Don't act rashly. Her life is worthless to me." The prince held Concubine Rong's arm tightly with one hand, with such strength that it seemed as if he wanted to crush her bones. With the other hand, he held a dagger against her neck. His tone was nonchalant, but it revealed a ferociousness that made people feel chilled.

This sudden change made Emperor Zhao on the couch stunned for a moment. He opened his eyes wide, his face full of disbelief.

However, he quickly came to his senses and struggled to sit up from the dragon couch. Although he was weak and every movement seemed extremely difficult, there was a hint of relief in his eyes.

The kidnapped Concubine Rong was panicked for a moment at first, with a trace of fear in her eyes, but she had been working in the palace for many years after all, so she quickly calmed down and allowed the prince to take her to the dragon bed. She knew in her heart that the more panicked she was at this moment, the more likely she would lose her life.

"Father, can you hold on?" The prince looked at Emperor Zhao with concern, his eyes full of concern.

In fact, the haggardness and weakness he showed before were all due to the muscle softening powder he took.

During that time, he was exhausted all over and like a lamb to be slaughtered, he could only wait silently for the opportunity.

It was not until the effect of the drug wore off that he found an opportunity to take action. In fact, the best target for hostage-taking was the Second Prince, but the Second Prince was a martial arts expert and extremely vigilant, and was not as likely to let his guard down as Concubine Rong, so he turned his target to Concubine Rong.

Emperor Zhao shook his head weakly. He was well aware of his physical condition. In fact, today's turmoil had been part of his plan.

He had wanted to take this opportunity to completely eradicate Concubine Rong's party and consolidate the rule of Zhao State. However, he did not expect that the prince did not leave with the queen, but stayed instead, and at the critical moment, he gave Concubine Rong a fatal blow.