The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

"Strategist, the Prefect of the Capital has discovered evidence. What should I do now?"

"Wait to die!"

"Strategist, save me!"

"I warned you long ago that you shouldn't touch women anymore, but you wouldn't listen."

"Strategist, save me! I'll give you anything you want if you can save me."

"The only solution now is to ascend the throne quickly..."

……

Before the two could finish speaking, the steward entered and announced, "Your Highness, Lord Chen has arrived."

"Which Lord Chen?"

"The Prefect of the Capital".

After leaving Tianji Pavilion, Chen Jiang returned to the yamen and, accompanied by his constables, went to the Prince Ping's residence.

When Prince Ping arrived at the front hall, he saw Chen Jiang and several yamen runners following behind him.

"Lord Chen, what brings you to Prince Ping's residence?" Prince Ping asked with a gentle smile. "Please sit down."

“Prince Ping, based on the clues we have, you are suspected of murder. Please come back with us to assist in the investigation,” Chen Jiang said.

"Lord Chen, you said I'm suspected of murder. You must have misunderstood something, right?" Prince Ping still had a smile on his face and was not angry.

Chen Jiang said with a serious expression, "This humble official has no misunderstanding. The evidence is conclusive. Your Highness, let's go!"

The smile on Prince Ping's face gradually froze, a layer of coldness appeared in his eyes, and his voice also turned cold, "Lord Chen, I am a prince appointed by the late emperor. You have no right to judge me, nor can you take me away!"

The correct procedure was for Chen Jiang to take the evidence to the palace to see Emperor Changlong. After Emperor Changlong agreed, he would then use Emperor Changlong's decree to arrest Prince Ping.

Now that he has come directly, King Ping has the right to refuse him.

If Song Siyao were to handle this matter, it would be different. Song Siyao possesses an imperial gold medal and an evil-slaying sword. Throughout the country, except for Emperor Changlong, she can judge anyone else.

"Your Highness, I will come again, and I will bring you to justice according to the laws of the Great Zhou!"

After Chen Jiang finished speaking, he said to the yamen runners, "Withdraw!"

Prince Ping watched Chen Jiang leave with his men, his gaze as cold as ice.

He knew Chen Jiang wouldn't let it go so easily.

As he expected, Chen Jiang left the Prince Ping's residence and went straight into the palace.

Royal study room.

"Your Majesty, I have evidence that Prince Ping committed murder. I request Your Majesty to issue an order to arrest Prince Ping." Chen Jiang looked at the fake emperor on the dragon throne, feigning great respect.

"You're saying Prince Ping committed murder? How is that possible?" Emperor Changlong looked shocked and somewhat at a loss.

"Your Majesty, I have obtained conclusive evidence regarding the serial murders in the suburbs. If Prince Ping is not apprehended as soon as possible, it may incite public anger and lead to riots," Chen Jiang deliberately exaggerated the facts.

Emperor Changlong was even more surprised, "You've already announced that Prince Ping is the murderer?"

"Yes," Chen Jiang replied.

A hint of panic flashed across Emperor Changlong's face. "Let me think about it some more. You may go back now."

"Your Majesty, this matter cannot be delayed any longer. The longer it is delayed, the greater the impact will be. It must be resolved as soon as possible," Chen Jiang reminded him.

"I understand, I will resolve this as soon as possible," Emperor Changlong said impatiently.

"Your Majesty, I shall take my leave." Chen Jiang rose and left the palace.

Today, Chen Jiang did everything according to Song Siyao's instructions during his trip to the Prince Ping's residence and the Imperial Palace.

They all knew that Chen Jiang couldn't take Prince Ping away.

They were just pressuring the fake emperor.

Sure enough, as soon as Chen Jiang left, the fake emperor summoned Prince Ping.

Just then, King Ping also entered the palace.

After discussing it, the two decided to move their plan forward.

The next day.

early morning.

Emperor Changlong sat on the dragon throne, looking at the civil and military officials below, and slowly began to speak.

"My beloved ministers, I have an important announcement to make today." He looked at the Grand Eunuch and said, "Read the imperial edict."

"Yes, Your Majesty." The Grand Eunuch picked up the imperial edict and read it aloud.

"By imperial decree, I have reigned for decades with diligence and hard work. Now that the Great Zhou is at peace and prosperous, I can abdicate in peace. I hereby announce that I will pass the throne to Prince Ping. Prince Ping is kind-hearted and skilled in both literature and martial arts. I believe that he will surely lead the Great Zhou to a brighter future."

After the imperial edict was read, the fake emperor continued, "Gentlemen, from now on, Prince Ping will be your master, and I hope you will be as loyal to him as you are to me."

The news struck the civil and military officials like a bolt from the blue.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!" General Jiang said, bowing.

"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"

"Your Majesty, according to ancestral rules, you have a prince and cannot abdicate in favor of your brother."

……

The entire court, both civil and military officials, voiced their opposition.

The fake emperor's face darkened. "My mind is made up on this matter. You need not try to persuade me. Anyone who dares to try again will be killed without exception!"

The court officials remained silent.

They had so much to say, but it all happened so suddenly that they didn't know where to begin.

The fake emperor, thinking he had intimidated them, continued, "There's no better time than now, Prince Ping. Now you shall ascend the throne, and I entrust the Great Zhou to you."

He stood up impatiently as soon as he finished speaking.

King Ping stood below, gazing at the dragon throne with a greedy, burning look.

However, we still have to put on a show of politeness.

“Your Majesty, this is unacceptable. Your humble servant is incompetent and unworthy of such a great responsibility. I beg Your Majesty to rescind your decree. Your humble servant will forever submit to Your Majesty.” Prince Ping’s attitude was sincere and respectful.

“Prince Ping, looking at the entire Great Zhou, only you are capable of this great responsibility. Only by entrusting the country to you can I feel at ease. So please do not delay.”

The fake emperor said, "Prince Ping, come here."

"I am honored that Your Majesty has entrusted the Great Zhou to me. Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to Your Majesty's trust."

King Ping turned around and walked step by step onto the dragon throne. He faced the assembled court officials and said loudly, "Gentlemen, from now on, we, as ruler and subject, shall work together to elevate the Great Zhou to an even higher position."

He spread his arms, ready to receive the worship of the crowd.

However, no one spoke.

Just then, a voice rang out from the doorway...