The emperor faked his death? Never mind, I will ascend the throne directly!

In Xijing, the majestic Prince Pingxi's Palace is now like a cage where trapped beasts are fighting.

The armored national defense army surrounded the palace like a torrent, the cold blades flashed in the sun, and a murderous atmosphere filled the air.

Inside the palace, Liu Zhenshan was dressed in military uniform, his face ashen. He had never expected that the truth would be revealed so quickly.

"Your Majesty, this is bad! The palace is surrounded!"

A guard ran in in a panic, his voice trembling, almost crying.

Liu Zhenshan slammed the table and roared, "Useless! What are you panicking about? Where are my troops? Tell them to fight their way out!"

The guard trembled with fear and stammered, "Your Majesty... our army... is also surrounded..."

Liu Zhenshan felt a chill running from his feet to his head. He forced himself to remain calm and asked sternly, "Who is it? Who leads these soldiers?"

"It's...it's He Sheng."

He walked quickly to the gate of the palace and looked at the dark army outside, sneering in his heart.

We can just take advantage of this opportunity to capture all these officers and soldiers in one fell swoop, and then start a rebellion in the name of "clearing the court"!

I think Li Chenghao has been lurking in the palace for a long time. Maybe the little emperor has been captured by now.

At this moment, He Sheng rode his warhorse and slowly walked to the gate of the palace.

He raised the token in his hand and shouted sternly, "Your Majesty, order us to arrest the traitor Liu Zhenshan! Anyone who resists will be killed without mercy!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhenshan laughed out loud in anger: "What a joke! I am the current prince, how can I be called a traitor? You are guilty of treason and deserve death!"

"Liu Zhenshan, you're leading an army and plotting rebellion. The evidence is irrefutable! Are you still trying to argue? If you know what's good for you, surrender yourself. Perhaps I can even leave you with your body intact!"

He Sheng sneered loudly.

"Evidence? What evidence?"

He waved his hand, and a figure emerged from the crowd. Liu Zhenshan took a closer look and was stunned as if struck by lightning.

The person who came was Zhang Chong!

"Zhang... Zhang Chong?! Why are you here? Aren't you..."

Liu Zhenshan pointed at Zhang Chong, his voice trembling, as if he had seen a ghost.

He clearly sent people to assassinate Zhang Chong, so how could he appear here?

Then he gradually calmed down and understood.

All his actions are under Li Chengfeng's control!

His plan, which he thought was flawless, was as clumsy as a child's trick in front of Li Chengfeng. He slumped back in his chair, his eyes filled with despair.

"Liu Zhenshan, you deceived your superiors and subordinates, levied taxes privately, and attempted rebellion. Your crimes are unforgivable!"

Liu Zhenshan laughed bitterly: "The victor will be the king and the loser will be the bandit. You can kill me or chop me up, it's all up to you!"

He Sheng's deputy general stopped talking nonsense and waved his hand, "Kill!"

The flashing of swords and the shouting of killing shook the sky, and the Prince of Pingxi's Mansion instantly turned into a Shura field.

Although Liu Zhenshan's personal soldiers fought desperately, they were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot in front of the well-trained National Defense Army.

He looked at his fallen soldiers, his heart filled with regret and unwillingness. He had fought his whole life, but ended up like this. He was unwilling to accept it!

He suddenly drew out his sword, wanting to make a final resistance, but was cut down by He Sheng with a single blow.

A generation of heroes fell like this.

In the capital, night fell and the palace was silent. Only the occasional footsteps of patrolling guards echoed between the empty palace walls.

In the imperial study, Li Chengfeng sat upright, playing with a jade pendant in his hand, his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything.

"Your Majesty, General He has sent victory news; Liu Zhenshan has been executed!"

Little Leo walked quickly into the hall, bowed and reported, his tone full of excitement.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengfeng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a sneer.

"Alright! Pass the order down, mobilize all the national defense troops in the capital, and follow me to Qingfeng Palace!"

The palace, which is usually deserted, is now brightly lit and full of people.

Li Chenghao, the prince who was supposed to be enjoying a life of luxury in the Eastern Palace, was now pacing back and forth in the palace like a trapped beast.

But he himself had no idea that his death was approaching.

"Did Grandfather really start a rebellion? Could he really succeed?"

Li Chenghao was very nervous. He had staked everything on the supreme throne.

"Don't worry, Your Highness. The prince has a strong army and will surely win!"

A middle-aged man in official uniform whispered comfortingly. He was Li Chenghao's confidant and also Liu Zhenshan's party member.

However, just as he finished speaking, a burst of orderly footsteps came from outside the palace, getting closer and closer, louder and louder, like a muffled thunder, knocking on everyone's heart.

"what happened?"

Li Chenghao's face changed, and he felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

"Your Highness, this is bad! It's the National Defense Army! They've surrounded Qingfeng Palace!"

!!!

Li Chenghao felt a chill running from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. He rushed to the door and looked at the dark army outside and the familiar figure leading them. He was suddenly struck by lightning.

"Li Chengfeng! What...what do you want to do?" Li Chenghao shouted in a timid tone.

"Oh? Deposed Crown Prince, my good brother... I haven't even asked you why you're here."

Li Chengfeng slowly walked to the palace gate, his eyes cold, as if he was looking at an ant: "Li Chenghao, you colluded with foreign officials and attempted rebellion. Your crime is unforgivable!"

However, Li Chenghao was still immersed in his beautiful dream and unwilling to wake up.

"Treason? What a joke! I am the Crown Prince, the future Emperor! How dare you, a puppet Emperor, act so presumptuously in front of me!"

"Crown Prince? Li Chenghao, use your stupid head. It's time to wake up."

Li Chengfeng sneered, and felt more and more that this deposed prince was hopeless.

"Liu Zhenshan's intention to rebel is irrefutable, and he has been executed by General He Sheng! You are colluding with the rebels, and your crime is even more serious!"

Li Chenghao's face turned pale in an instant and he took several steps back.

My grandfather’s plan to start a rebellion ended before it even began?

Li Chenghao couldn't accept this fact and yelled hysterically.

"Impossible! Grandfather's army is invincible, how could they be defeated by you?"

"That's the truth, you'd better surrender!"

Li Chengfeng's tone was cold, without any emotion.

At a command, the National Defense Army captured everyone in the room.

At this moment, a group of ministers hurried to Qingfeng Palace. They were all members of the Prince's party and Liu Zhenshan's followers. After hearing the news, they immediately entered the palace to rescue Li Chenghao.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is young and ignorant. He must have been bewitched by a treacherous person. Please investigate!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, you must not act rashly!"

Li Chengfeng looked at these so-called loyal ministers and sneered in his heart.

It comes so quickly!

These people usually act righteous and pretend to care about the country and the people, but now that they see the situation is hopeless, they want to pretend to be good people.

"Bewitched by a treacherous person?"

Li Chengfeng seemed to have heard a huge joke. His laughter echoed in the empty hall, carrying a biting chill.

"Liu Zhenshan has his own army and is collecting taxes privately. My good brother, the Emperor, is secretly colluding with him! You, as important officials of the court, have turned a deaf ear and dumb, and even secretly supported him. Could this also be the result of the treacherous instigation?"

"Your Majesty, we are wronged!"

Another minister kowtowed quickly, his forehead hitting the floor heavily, making a dull sound.

"Your Majesty, I am loyal and unwavering, and I have no second thoughts!"

Li Chengfeng flicked his sleeves violently, and an invisible pressure spread out, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.

He walked down the stairs, each step akin to treading on the ministers' hearts. "Do you think I know nothing? The Crown Prince is secretly forming a clique, co-opting court officials, and cultivating power. Do you think you could hide this from me?"

Li Chengfeng shouted: "Capture them all!!!"