The carefree sixth prince, my father respectfully invites me to ascend the throne.

"Have you been waiting for me here all this time?"

Looking at Lanfang's stunningly beautiful face, Yang Ling couldn't understand how such a beauty could appear in this cold and gloomy palace.

Lanfang smiled slightly, "Your Highness, His Majesty specially arranged for me to come and serve you!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling was quite surprised. He never expected that Emperor Liang would make such an arrangement.

Looking at Lanfang's stunningly beautiful face, Yang Ling smiled slightly. He naturally knew what she was there for—to spy on him.

"Go back. I can manage on my own!"

Yang Ling said coldly, while Lan Fang shook her head, "Your Highness, I have been here for a long time, and I will certainly keep you company tonight!"

Seeing Lanfang's resolute expression, Yang Ling felt helpless. This woman probably couldn't choose her own destiny.

However, a strange light soon appeared in Yang Ling's eyes. Since she had already taken the initiative to come to him, he couldn't very well refuse her kindness.

Thinking of this, Yang Ling smiled slightly, "In that case, you may serve me and help me rest!"

Seeing the abnormal expression on Yang Ling's face, Lan Fang nodded. Although she was also a little scared, she had no other choice.

……

When Lanfang came out again, she had a complicated expression on her face.

"His Majesty specifically instructed me to go there, so I hope Your Highness will not wander off!"

Lan Fang looked at Yang Ling with a serious expression, then turned and left after saying those words. Yang Ling watched her retreating figure and smiled helplessly.

He naturally knew that Emperor Liang had summoned Lanfang so late at night precisely to investigate him.

……

When Lanfang arrived at the Qianzheng Hall, Emperor Liang was waiting there.

"How about it?"

Upon seeing Lanfang return, Emperor Liang asked directly, his expression leaving no room for doubt.

Lanfang looked at Emperor Liang with a serious expression. When she entered the palace, she sensed a strong killing intent inside.

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince was very friendly to me and even inquired about Consort Ning."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Liang's face immediately darkened; everything had indeed unfolded exactly as he had predicted.

"Besides that, didn't he say anything else?"

Emperor Liang frowned slightly, and Lan Fang's face showed a tense expression. Everything that had happened in the main hall was still vivid in her mind.

"His Highness didn't say anything, he just told me to help him rest!"

Lanfang's voice was very soft, but when Emperor Liang heard this, he was stunned for a moment.

He hadn't expected the other party to be so direct, but then he gave a cold laugh, "Since he's already said that, then you should serve him well and report any situation immediately."

"Yes!"

Lanfang knelt down before Emperor Liang, who nodded in satisfaction.

"You did a great job. As long as you keep doing well, you'll naturally reap the rewards in the future."

Lanfang breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Emperor Liang's words.

Then he turned and left, while Emperor Liang looked at Lanfang's retreating figure with a puzzled expression on his face.

Although the Ninth Prince has not shown any abnormalities, this child makes him wary.

……

At this moment, in a side hall of the palace, Yang Ling was idly looking at the pond in the center of the courtyard.

"I don't know how long we'll have to stay before we can leave. If it goes on for too long, things might get complicated in Liangzhou."

Liangzhou was the place Yang Ling was most worried about. He had been away for so long, and there was no doubt that some people might be up to something behind his back.

Moreover, he doesn't have any subordinates around him right now, so if something really happens, he might not even know.

As Yang Ling was pondering these matters, Lan Fang walked in from not far away.

"Your Highness, the meal is ready!"

Seeing Lan Fang's flattering expression, Yang Ling could only smile helplessly.

"Alright, I understand. You may leave now!"

……

At this moment, outside the imperial city, a conspiracy has begun.

At this moment, Minister Lü had already arrived at Liang Hui's residence, his mind filled with thoughts of what the Ninth Prince had in his hands.

Although the Ninth Prince is not what he used to be, if I can get what he has, my status will definitely not be low.

"Lord Lü, why are you here so late? Is there something urgent that you need to see me?"

Looking at Vice Minister Lü, Liang Hui smiled faintly. Now Vice Minister Lü was a knife in their hands. Whether or not they could resolve the matter depended on his choice.

Vice Minister Lü gave a cold laugh. He was well aware of Liang Hui's thoughts, but he couldn't care less about that now.

"I'm ready to do what you asked me to do, but I still need to confirm something before I start!"

Seeing the serious expression on Vice Minister Lü's face, Liang Hui's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Since Lord Lü is so determined, then go ahead and do it. The Ninth Prince has a lot of things in his hands. As long as you can get your hands on them, you can not only avenge your nephew, but also gain merit and rewards in front of His Majesty!"

Upon hearing this, Vice Minister Lü's expression shifted slightly. It must be said that Liang Hui's words were quite tempting to him.

"In that case, I won't be polite!"

Vice Minister Lü smiled slightly, "All you need to do is keep a close eye on things!"

After saying this, Vice Minister Lü turned and left, while Liang Hui gave a cold laugh.

Now all they need to do is watch Lü Shilang get things done.

Although the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince were wary of the Ninth Prince, this opportunist showed no fear whatsoever.

"In that case, let's just wait and see what happens!"

A faint smile played on Liang Hui's lips, while Vice Minister Lü returned to his residence.

At this moment, in a secret room in his mansion, many people had already been prepared. Minister Lü looked at these people and gave a cold smile.

Although Liang Hui's plan was excellent, he still needed to prepare a backup plan.

Are you all ready?

Vice Minister Lü's gaze swept across the faces of the people in the secret room, each face displaying a resolute expression.

"Everything is ready, just waiting for your command, sir!"

Vice Minister Lü nodded in satisfaction; he was now quite confident.

"In that case, let's go for it!"

When Minister Lü said this in a cold voice, his henchmen did not hesitate at all.