We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

The air in the hall seemed to freeze.

Beneath Li Che's seemingly kind smile, there was a raging rage that was about to burst out, and he was trying his best to suppress it.

His identity has changed. If he was still the Prince of Feng, the head of the Prince of Longxi would have been separated from his neck by now.

But he is the emperor now, the heir who is highly expected by Emperor Qing to lead Daqing to prosperity.

Emperor Qing's lifelong pursuit is to make the Li family the most powerful family in the world and rule the empire forever.

Although Li Che does not agree with the idea of ​​family supremacy, he understands this responsibility.

The Prince of Longxi colluded with outsiders, plotted against his clansmen, and even wanted to take such a cruel action against his two helpless nephews.

This kind of behavior is no longer just a difference in political views, but a complete betrayal of the clan!

Li Che couldn't understand this kind of person. He was really bad and stupid.

Seeing Li Che reveal his identity, the clan members were in chaos, and exclaimed:

“Is…is it him?!”

"Prince Feng Li Che? How did he get in?!"

"The Du family! The Du family really has turned to him!"

"It's over... it's all over..."

The Prince of Longxi pointed at Li Che with a trembling finger, and screamed fiercely: "You... you are so bold! How dare you trespass..."

Just then, a childish voice interrupted him.

"Uncle Wang!"

Li Ji, who had been protected by Li Xuan, suddenly found the courage to break free from his brother's hand and stumbled towards Li Che.

Li Xuan was shocked. Although he was young, he was precocious and was carefully trained by his loyal family servants.

He had heard too much about the ruthless methods of his sixth uncle and never thought that he was a good uncle who would care about family affection.

The retainers said that the past cooperation between my father and Prince Feng was nothing more than a combination of interests.

But now that their father is dead, the two brothers are of no value to their uncle, who is so powerful that he may even be a burden.

However, what surprised all the clan members, including Li Xuan, was...

Facing the little guy running over, the cold majesty on Li Che's face melted instantly, revealing an extremely gentle smile.

He squatted down, opened his arms, and picked up the little Li Ji who was running over, completely ignoring the group of princes of the royal family who were silent behind him.

Li Che, oblivious to the surroundings, gently tapped Li Ji's cheek with his finger, his tone gentler than ever before: "Are you my second brother's son?"

Li Ji nodded vigorously in his arms, looking at the strange Uncle Wang with curiosity in his big eyes.

Li Che continued to ask: "What's your name?"

"Lee Ki."

Upon hearing this, Li Che was stunned for a moment, then he burst out laughing and shook his head:

"Second brother is indeed an uneducated and uncouth man. He couldn't have chosen any other name for his son, but he had to name him 'Pork Tenderloin'..."

This doting teasing made the tense atmosphere suddenly become weird.

Li Xuan also ran to Li Che's side at this moment, his face full of tension.

He tried hard to imitate an adult and bowed, "Your Majesty, I am young and ignorant. I offended Your Majesty. Please forgive me."

Li Che looked at this precocious nephew who made people feel distressed, and his heart ached inexplicably.

He used his free hand to gently press on Li Xuan's thin shoulder and said in a deep voice, "Don't call me Your Majesty."

Li Xuan was stunned and looked up in confusion.

Li Che looked at him with gentle eyes: "Call me Sixth Uncle."

Li Xuan looked into Li Che's eyes. There was no calculation, no disgust, only a sincerity that made him feel at ease.

He hesitated for a moment and called out softly, "Sixth...Sixth Uncle?"

"Hey!" Li Che responded with a smile and rubbed his hair hard.

At this tender moment, the completely ignored Prince of Longxi roared: "Li Che! You traitor who killed the king and usurped the throne! Stop pretending to be kind and righteous here..."

boom--

He had barely uttered half of his words when everyone saw a flash before their eyes.

No one even saw how Li Che made his move. They only heard a muffled sound, followed by the sound of bones breaking.

The Prince of Longxi screamed and blood spurted out of his nose.

The whole person seemed to be hit by a sledgehammer, falling straight back and hitting the ground unconscious.

The hall was dead silent.

Under everyone's stunned gaze, Li Che retracted his fist expressionlessly.

With the other hand, he was holding little Li Ji firmly, without even scaring the child.

Li Che didn't even look at the Prince of Longxi lying on the ground. He held Li Ji in his arms, took Li Xuan's hand, and walked straight to the main seat in the hall.

His eyes swept over the pale-faced clan members below, and he slowly spoke:

"You ask why I'm here? It's simple... Chang'an is too chaotic. I'm very dissatisfied. It's time to change its owner."

"The Li family's kingdom was handed over to me by my father himself. It's time to restore it to its rightful place."

"I am not your father, who would have any feelings for you, nor am I the King of Qin, who would be deceived by your flattering words."

Li Che got straight to the point, without any detours, and spoke word by word:

"Those who obey me will have their past forgiven and will be rich and prosperous!"

"Those who rebel against me will die without mercy!"

"Out of consideration for our blood ties, I'll give you one last chance. Make your own choice."

As soon as he finished speaking, the main door and side door of the hall were suddenly knocked open from the outside!

Footsteps sounded one after another, and elite Fengtian Army soldiers wearing black armor and holding flintlock muskets entered one after another.

The cold muzzles of the guns were raised in unison, instantly surrounding all the clan members in the hall.

A chilling murderous aura filled the air, and the clan members were pale and trembling.

It was not until this moment that they truly believed that Li Che had actually led his troops into Chang'an City!

A clan member who also leaned towards the imperial capital refused to give in and screamed, "I don't believe it! We are all members of the Li clan and share the same blood."

"If you attack my blood relatives, your throne will be in jeopardy, and you will face the condemnation of the whole world!"

"So what if I don't surrender? Li Che, do you really dare to use a knife against your own family members?!"

Li Che looked at him and said seriously, "Don't worry, I won't."

The man immediately showed a smug smile on his face, and said complacently: "Since you don't know how to do it, then hurry up..."

boom! ! !

A loud bang suddenly interrupted his words, and hot iron sand sprayed out along with gunpowder smoke!

The Prince of Longxi, who was unconscious on the ground, let out a scream like a pig being slaughtered and woke up in pain.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a bloody mess on his shoulder, with a horrible bloody hole appearing instantly!

Li Che slowly put away the short gun in his hand, pointed the muzzle of the gun that was still smoking at the clan member who had just spoken, and said in a cold tone:

"I won't use a knife."

"I will use a gun."