Time Travel: He is My Dad!

The decisive battle with smoke rising everywhere

As Princess Shen's plan progressed, the situation within the palace became turbulent. The Crown Prince's alliance with northern forces had been thoroughly exposed, bringing pressure from public opinion and the political arena. The Crown Prince's prestige at court plummeted. Seizing this opportunity, Princess Shen, leveraging forces within the palace loyal to the Emperor, quietly began to infiltrate every corner of the palace.

But she knew that true victory or defeat was often determined by a sudden decisive battle. Now, the Crown Prince was at the end of his strength. Although the situation was favorable to her, she must seize this opportunity to completely destroy the Crown Prince's foundation and push him down from the pinnacle of power.

That day, Princess Shen met with Cheng Jiahong again to discuss the next steps. Cheng Jiahong's face was heavy, and his tone was hesitant. "Princess, the Crown Prince's reaction is very urgent. Tonight, he will personally summon several important ministers from the palace to discuss the reconstruction of the northern forces and the regime. If we want to take action, I'm afraid the time is imminent."

Princess Shen pursed her lips, a deep light flashing in her eyes. She said slowly, "That's right. The Crown Prince doesn't dare sit idly by and wait for death. This time, he wants to use the power of the important officials in the palace to stabilize the situation. But his decision is no longer important. What really matters is how we can give him the final blow when he is most panicked."

Cheng Jiahong lowered his head slightly, as if he had understood the princess's intention: "The princess means..."

Princess Shen slowly rose, her steps unhurried, her eyes sharp as a knife. "Tonight will be a decisive night in the palace. We must make the Crown Prince lose all support in the shortest possible time. The betrayal of the northern forces has already plunged him into a quagmire, and tonight, we will intensify the storm. Through a sudden incident, we will completely shake his foundation in the palace."

As soon as she finished speaking, Cheng Jiahong immediately began to plan his actions. All the informants had been gathered, and Princess Shen's plan was quietly unfolding.

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At night, the palace was once again brightly lit. As scheduled, the Crown Prince convened an emergency meeting, summoning several key ministers, including Liu Mengyao and Xie Tianfu, to discuss how to respond to external pressure and restructure domestic affairs and military power. This meeting hinged on the Crown Prince's ability to escape this power struggle and stabilize the court; it was his last resort.

However, Princess Shen's interference has already begun quietly. A secret letter in Cheng Jiahong's possession is quickly delivered to the Crown Prince's palace. At the same time, palace guards and ministers begin receiving unusual instructions. An unprecedented "incident" is about to trigger a turbulent storm.

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The Crown Prince was nervously listening to reports from various ministers. As the situation grew increasingly complex, his anxiety intensified. However, just as he was about to make a decision, a palace guard suddenly rushed into the hall, his face solemn, "Prince, this is not going well!"

The prince frowned, his expression uncertain, "Why are you so flustered?"

The guard clutched a secret letter in his hand and lowered his head to hand it to the Crown Prince. The letter's contents were brief, but enough to instantly change the Crown Prince's expression. It read, "Your Excellency, please expedite the interrogation of Liu Mengyao. Her dealings with northern forces have long been known, and she is currently attempting to ally with certain ministers within the palace to secretly plot a coup."

The prince's hands trembled slightly. He had never imagined that Liu Mengyao would betray him again at such a critical moment. Not only was she connected to the northern forces, but she also colluded with the ministers in the palace behind the scenes, trying to win over more supporters to deal with him.

A sinister light flashed in the prince's eyes. He stood up suddenly and said in a cold tone, "Call Liu Mengyao to see you immediately."

However, at this moment, another guard came in hurriedly, panting: "Prince, Liu Mengyao...she has disappeared."

"What?!" The prince's face immediately turned pale. "Where is she?"

The guard shook his head helplessly. "We've searched the entire palace, but Liu Mengyao is missing. Furthermore, it seems she had already made all the necessary preparations. Qin Changfeng and some of his closest confidants also vanished without a trace at this very moment."

At this moment, the prince's heart was struck by lightning. He knew that this situation was completely out of control.

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Meanwhile, Princess Shen's scheme had already reached its climax. The meticulous plan she and Cheng Jiahong had orchestrated finally came to fruition that night. Through her meticulously crafted strategy, Princess Shen not only completely eliminated Liu Mengyao from the Crown Prince's sight but also exposed her collusion with northern forces. The entire power structure at the imperial court was undergoing a dramatic shakeup.

As news of Liu Mengyao's disappearance spread throughout the palace, chaos ensued. Court officials expressed shock and began to secretly speculate about Liu Mengyao's connection to the northern powers. The hidden power struggles within the palace began to surface.

Princess Shen knew full well that this sudden turmoil had dealt a fatal blow to the Crown Prince. He had lost his most trusted confidant and the support of the northern forces. Some of the court officials had also begun to waver, their support for the Crown Prince rapidly fading, replaced by a growing support and advocacy for Princess Shen.

This night was destined to be a night of power transition. The Crown Prince had been forced into a desperate situation, and his throne was already in jeopardy.

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Under Princess Shen's meticulous planning, the situation within the palace gradually shifted in the direction she desired. Yet, she knew that while victory was within reach, the true decisive battle was not yet over. Within this deep palace, who would emerge victorious depended on the wisdom and tactics of each participant.

Princess Shen stood atop a tall building, gazing at the brilliantly lit palace, her lips curled up slightly. She knew that all the chips were beginning to flow into her hands, and now it was time to close the net.

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