The rag picking sister turned out to be a weapon refiner

Hu Xingtong was speechless. What kind of good person would judge others and belittle his own host? But then again, the situation in the palace was indeed much more real than those TV dramas in the real world. She still couldn't figure out whether the old emperor was optimistic or pessimistic about Xiao Yuheng.

"Then why did Xiao Yuheng go to seek the immortals?" Hu Xingtong noticed this question that had been ignored. His mind kept recalling the plot of the previous mission, but it seemed that there was no clear explanation as to why Xiao Yuheng was so persistent in seeking the immortals.

Upon hearing this, Chen Wu paused in eating his snack and casually pulled out the panel belonging to Xiao Yuheng that he had previously investigated.

The panel showed a young Xiao Yuheng kneeling and crying beside a woman's bed. He kept shaking his head and repeating, "No, mother, please don't. I'll find a way to save you. I'm sure I can."

The woman's face was pale, but her eyes were gentle. She looked at Xiao Yuheng with a look full of love and regret. Hu Xingtong heard the woman's weak voice: "Heng'er, be good. Mother can't hold on any longer. She wants to sleep for a while."

Xiao Yuheng shook his head desperately when he heard this, begging her, "Mother, no, I beg you, please, please hold on a little longer, Father and the imperial physician will be here soon."

The woman seemed to be using her last bit of strength to touch Xiao Yuheng's face. Xiao Yuheng saw it and directly placed the woman's slender palm on his face.

The woman said, "Heng'er, if one day you really don't want to be the crown prince anymore, just take your uncle and his family and leave the country. You can explore the world without having to cling to your responsibilities here."

……

"So, Fourth Junior Brother went up the mountain to become a disciple because of his mother?" Hu Xingtong wiped the tears from her face and turned her head away from the touching scene on the panel.

"Almost. Actually, Xiao Yuheng became the crown prince in the first place only because he was the eldest son of the old emperor and the empress. He himself had nothing particularly outstanding. Later, it was his uncle and the queen mother who helped him win the hearts of the people. Whenever there were major disasters, such as floods and famines, Xiao Yuheng would appear in front of the people. Over time, the people's hearts became very solid. Then, Xiao Yuheng embarked on a journey of seeking immortality in order to save his mother. With the help of Xiao Yuheng's uncle, what Xiao Yuheng did became a filial act of saving his mother and a righteous act of praying for the people in distress. That's why, after eight years, Xiao Yuheng still has such a strong heart among the people." Chen Wu analyzed to Hu Xingtong while eating, smoothly without any pause.

Hu Xingtong nodded, and gradually understood. She couldn't help but sigh that sometimes, a person's choices and fate are often determined by those seemingly inadvertent moments.

"But why would the old emperor allow the prince of a country to do such a thing?" Hu Xingtong asked softly, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Chen Wu shook his head and continued, "This has to do with Xiao Yuce. The old emperor certainly didn't want the prince to be wasted. Originally, he was upset when his wife died, and now the son he had raised with all his heart wants to go on a ridiculous journey of cultivating immortality. This is unbearable for anyone. It was at this time that Xiao Yuce, seemingly out of kindness, helped Xiao Yuheng escape, and then went to the old emperor to whisper about it, which made the old emperor disappointed in Xiao Yuheng."

"So, Xiao Yuce has wanted to usurp the throne for a long time, and Xiao Yuheng's rebellion became his opportunity." Hu Xingtong said thoughtfully.

"That's right." Chen Wu nodded in agreement. "Xiao Yuheng's uncle and mother played a very important role in his growth. Not only did they help him win the hearts of the people, but they also taught him what responsibility and accountability are. This is why, even after experiencing so many setbacks and difficulties, Xiao Yuheng still wanted to return to Li State to assume the responsibilities of the Crown Prince. Even now, he is thinking about using his abilities to prevent disasters for the people."

Hu Xingtong was silent for a while, and felt a little admiration for Xiao Yuheng in his heart, but this admiration was mixed with a hint of helplessness.

"Chen Wu, do you think Xiao Yuheng is willing to give up the throne? I used to watch TV dramas, and there was not a single prince in the drama who didn't want to be the emperor. Even if there was, they couldn't escape the dead end in the end. It seems that being born in the royal family means there is no room for choice." Hu Xingtong suddenly asked, with a hint of worry in his tone.

Chen Wu smiled and said, "It depends on how you can make Xiao Yuheng give up the crown prince position, and at the same time make sure that Xiao Yuce will not be afraid of this former crown prince after he ascends the throne."

The corners of Hu Xingtong's mouth twitched. Sometimes she really thought that the author who designed the plot of this game was mentally ill. How could such a plot be designed? It was as if an outsider who didn't know how to scheme insisted on writing a scheme novel. It was vulgar and nonsensical, and full of traps.

"Oh, this task isn't difficult to complete. Xiao Yuheng can give up the throne, but he can't use the excuse of cultivating immortality as a pretext. Human nature cannot be tested, and immortality has been the pursuit of emperors since ancient times. Moreover, Xiao Yuheng can't die, at least not within this period of time. Once he fakes his death and escapes, the people will definitely become suspicious of Xiao Yuce and will disobey him. So as long as these two points are met, it will be easy to handle."

Hu Xingtong nodded and fell into deep thought. She understood Chen Wu's words and knew that these conditions were indeed complex, but not impossible to achieve. She needed to find a way to convince Xiao Yuheng to give up the crown prince position while ensuring that his status in the hearts of the people was not affected.

"Then how much influence do you think Xiao Yuheng had from his mother's last words before her death?" Hu Xingtong suddenly asked. She thought this might be the key to solving the whole mystery.

Chen Wu thought for a moment and replied, "Xiao Yuheng's mother's last words had a profound impact on him. If Xiao Yuheng is truly willing to give up the crown prince position, then his mother's words are undoubtedly the most powerful support. She hopes that he can pursue his own happiness instead of being bound by responsibilities. Perhaps this can be a breakthrough. After all, Xiao Yuheng himself doesn't really want to be in that high position above everyone else. From childhood to adulthood, it was his father and uncle who pushed him up. Lack of ability is one reason, and lack of ambition is another. Relying solely on moral character without support will not last long."

"By the way, where is his uncle? After he came back, his uncle didn't show up." Hu Xingtong thought for a moment, recalling what he had seen before. It seemed that Xiao Yuce was very confident that he could get Xiao Yuheng to step down.

"Two years ago, the old emperor was in poor health, and Xiao Yuce became regent. It was a peaceful time, so Xiao Yuce found a pretext to dethrone him. That same year, he exiled Uncle Xiao Yuheng and his entire family to the border."

"What? That means Xiao Yuheng is now a lonely man without any power or help?" Hu Xingtong got excited all of a sudden. Apart from anything else, with this kind of strength, she couldn't help Xiao Yuheng to seize the throne because her teammates were too weak for her to lead.

Chen Wu raised his hand and made a downward patting gesture, saying softly, "Don't worry, this will also help you achieve a happy ending."

"Hey... wait a minute, I think I've figured out a solution." Hu Xingtong suddenly quieted down, looking at Chen Wu with a gleam in his eyes.

"But before that, I have to ask Xiao Yuheng if he wants the throne."

……

Early the next morning, Sun Ze knocked on Hu Xingtong's door.

The latter opened the door with sleepy eyes, and Sun Ze was no longer surprised by the sleepy look.

"Third Junior Sister, hurry up and pack. Fourth Junior Brother has sent a letter. We will be leaving for the capital soon."

"Wow——" Hu Xingtong yawned, nodded, and after returning to the room, he collapsed on the bed exhausted.

"Get up... I can't get up at all... No, it will be too late if I don't get up now... Just sleep for a while, five minutes..." Until the end, Hu Xingtong's voice became smaller and smaller until he fell asleep again.