A concubine? You're more like a joke. I'd rather send you to your death.

The emperor on the dragon bed had lifeless eyes; what was truly real?

His respected mother had actually deceived him like this.

When he knelt and begged, the Empress Dowager said that she would allow Yun Xinyue to enter the palace once she became emperor.

Although she wasn't his biological mother, he had respected and been grateful to her over the years, never expecting things to turn out this way.

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health. Your beloved son is about to arrive before you."

The empress took a spoon and fed the emperor the soup from the bowl.

"roll."

The emperor roared.

"It's not up to you."

Her eyes instantly turned fierce. She picked up the bowl, pinched the emperor's chin, and poured the contents down his throat.

The emperor's eyes bulged, as if he wanted to resist, but he couldn't move his entire body.

The Empress fed the medicine and then turned to leave.

...........

Palace gate!

Gu Yanchi led a group of ministers.

The entire perimeter of the palace was heavily guarded.

Eunuch Yuan and Prime Minister Liu came together.

"By imperial decree, only the Crown Prince and Crown Princess are permitted to enter the palace; no one else is allowed to approach."

"Prime Minister Liu, there's no need for empty talk. Let Gu Yanche come out and talk, or don't blame me for taking drastic measures."

Gu Yanchi's tone was cold, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent, making Prime Minister Liu tremble with fear with every glance.

He was afraid of Gu Yanchi's forceful attack.

"Your Highness, please wait a moment."

Prime Minister Liu dragged Eunuch Yuan back, presumably to discuss the matter with Gu Yanche.

When Gu Yanchi returned, he sneaked into the palace at night to try to rescue the emperor, but Gu Yanche had found a dozen or so experts. The emperor was unable to move, and Gu Yanche said it was poison, and only he had the antidote. Gu Yanchi dared not act rashly and had to return empty-handed.

Before long, Gu Yanche appeared with five or six men in black.

Behind him followed Eunuch Yuan, Prime Minister Liu, and even Marquis Anyang.

"Since Your Highness wishes to see me, why not come to the palace for a detailed discussion? After all, I already made my request that day."

Gu Yanche glanced at Bai Hao and the others, but did not see Bai Luoluo there, which surprised him.

Even at this point, Gu Yanchi still wanted to protect a woman.

"The Crown Princess has not returned from her travels, and only I, the Crown Prince, am here now."

Gu Yanchi was already prepared to die, but he would not surrender easily.

“Neither of them can be missing, otherwise I would cut off one of his arms first.”

Everyone knows who he is.

Some ministers didn't dare to breathe loudly, while many others wanted to curse, but for various reasons, they were all quite angry.

After all, it was utterly rebellious, a sentiment vividly portrayed by Gu Yanche.

"Have you thought this through? If anything happens to him, my attack will be your death sentence."

Gu Yanchi was not afraid.

"Haha... In that case, how about we kill the eldest prince first?"

Gu Yanche has gone mad. He doesn't care about anyone's life or death; his only goal is the throne.

If we don't fight today, he will surely die.

Since we're going to die anyway, why not take a few more people with us?

"You're absolutely insane. Your eldest brother is never competitive or greedy, and he's always been good to you."

Gu Yanmo had always treated his brothers well and had no interest in the throne; he only wanted to live a carefree life.

"It's just that he was born into the royal family. All the brotherly affection was an illusion. Only power was the hope for survival."

Seeing how insane he was, Gu Yanchi knew that saying anything more was useless; this guy had gone completely mad.

"The Crown Princess is not in Xiling. If you don't believe me, you can send people to look for her. Only I, the Crown Prince, am here now."

Gu Yanche investigated the matter but found no trace of Bai Luoluo. He simply assumed that Gu Yanchi had hidden her away.

Now it seems that Bai Luoluo is really not in Xiling. So where did she go?

If this matter drags on any longer, and Gu Yanchi is truly angered, he will surely be defeated if he forces his way in.

"Alright, you can come in alone."

Gu Yanche waved his hand, and the guards blocking the palace gate made way for him.

"Release my elder brother, and I will go in."

They would save as many as they could. If he and the emperor both died, Gu Yanmo would be the new emperor. This was the choice he made after discussing it with Bai Hao.

"Don't push yourself too far."

"One person for another, or it could be Father Emperor. You choose. Don't test my patience."

There is no room for negotiation on this matter.

"Second Prince, agree to his request."

Marquis Anyang said in a low voice.

They can let Gu Yanmo go; as long as they control the Emperor and the Crown Prince, they've won.

"Very well, I, the prince, agree to this."

With a wave of his hand, Gu Yanche sent the two men in black beside him away instantly.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Gu Yanmo was forced out.

His face was deathly pale and haggard. "Why did you do this? That's Father Emperor."

"The victor is king and the loser is a bandit. All I ever wanted was the throne. My elder brother is too naive. It's foolish to talk about family ties in the royal family."

"You are beyond saving."

"Enough with the nonsense." Gu Yanche didn't want to waste any more words with him. "I've brought the person."

"Fifth brother, don't come in."

Gu Yanmo shouted, "If he dies, he dies. There's no need to come and replace him. Now, the only one who can save Father is this younger brother."

"Guards, gag him."

Seeing him shouting incoherently, Gu Yanche gave a direct order.

Unable to speak, Gu Yanmo was dragged towards the palace gate by the men in black. He gestured with his eyes for Gu Yanchi not to come in, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Elder brother, if neither Father nor I can get out, I will entrust Xiling to you."

Gu Yanchi met his gaze, spoke in a low voice, and the two brushed past each other.

He shook his head, but it was no use.

As soon as Gu Yanchi entered, he was surrounded by a group of people. "What are you doing?"

"Your martial arts skills are so high that we must be wary of you. Bring this person to the main hall."

Gu Yanche gave the order, then turned around and smiled at the ministers outside, raising his proud head as he turned and left.

The emperor was carried to the main hall.

Gu Yanche, dressed in a dragon robe, sat upright on the dragon throne.

At this moment, the Empress, dressed in the attire of an Empress Dowager, sat on the phoenix throne, exuding an air of unapproachability.

The emperor was pinned down by the two men, half-leaning in his chair, completely crippled.

In the center of the hall, Gu Yanchi was forced in.

“Chi’er…you shouldn’t have come in.” The Emperor’s eyes were slightly red. “This rebellious son has gone mad; he will not let you go.”

“Your subject knows, so I replaced the eldest prince. If we all die, General Bai Hao will help the eldest prince to force his way in, and then he will not be able to sit on the throne.”

Gu Yanchi raised an eyebrow at the person sitting on the dragon throne.

"As long as the Emperor is in my hands, you can die as you please. Today, I will skin you alive in front of you, you old fool."

At this moment, Gu Yanche referred to himself as "朕" (Zhen, meaning "I" or "I"), completely disregarding the Emperor.

"Your Majesty is wise."

Prime Minister Liu complimented.

At this moment, Liu Yulan walked in. Her face was rosy, and she had already become Gu Yanche's woman.

"Your Majesty, I really want to see what happens to Gu Yanchi."

She looked around but didn't see Bai Luoluo and was a little disappointed.

"If my beloved consort thinks so, I will certainly grant her request."

Gu Yanche smiled and told her to come to his side.