The video takes us to ancient times; Li Er transforms into the Tongtian Emperor of Shu Han.

"The Grand Commandant summoned us here overnight. Do you know why?"

"I don't know. When he came to my house just now, he only told me to come here, saying that a big show was about to begin."

"Did I say the same thing to you?"

"Could something really serious be about to happen? I thought he was just joking!"

"The Grand General is currently leading troops to quell the rebellion and is not in the capital. Could it be that the Grand Commandant..."

"Impossible, right? The Sima family is powerful. Even without a general, their city defense troops are not to be underestimated."

Outside the mansion, the murmurs gradually grew louder.

Inside the mansion, Wang Xiang dressed himself in his official robes neatly, carefully hid the edict bestowed by Liu Bang, and then stood quietly behind the door.

As the number of aristocratic families outside the mansion increased, everyone harbored doubts.

They didn't know what Wang Xiang's intentions were.

Moreover, normally, with so many people gathered here, Sima Zhao should have already sent someone to inquire about it.

But no.

Wang Xiang did not appear, nor did Sima Zhao.

Some people realized that this might be the calm before the storm.

After General Sima Shi leaves, the capital city is likely to undergo tremendous changes.

But they couldn't imagine why these two sides would clash.

After the last lockdown and purge, the government was already on edge.

They are easily agitated by the slightest disturbance, let alone a situation like this.

Could it be that the Sima family really cannot tolerate the aristocratic clans, and that, as everyone suspects, they can only share hardships, but once they truly seize power, they will gradually turn against the aristocratic clans?

When Wang Xiang notified everyone, he didn't say a single extra word to them.

He wanted them to see it for themselves!

Just as the tension outside the mansion reached its peak, the faint sound of horses' hooves could be heard in the distance.

Sima Zhao was dressed in armor, with Jia Chong and others by his side.

The more than 1,000 city defense soldiers he led were all fully armed.

Even from a distance, one could sense the intense killing intent emanating from his aura.

As he and his men approached, some trembled and shrank to the side, while others stood firmly in front of the army.

"The General of the Central Army has brought his troops here in such a menacing manner. What is he planning to do?"

However, Sima Zhao merely glanced at it coldly.

"Grand Commandant Wang Xiang has been bewitching the Emperor and plotting to disrupt the court. I have discovered this, and today I will arrest all members of the Wang family. Do you intend to stand up for him?"

They were both bewitching the emperor and plotting to disrupt the court.

The last person to be taken down by this pretext was Gao Rou.

But what did Gao Rou do?

He learned that the emperor was trying to emulate the Zhou dynasty by implementing a system of enfeoffment, so he notified the top aristocratic families and clans, wanting to share the benefits with them.

Did he do something wrong?

At least in the eyes of the gentry, his only mistake was being too blatant.

Furthermore, the Sima family compromised by giving up the Gao family's power and status to silence them.

So that time, they compromised.

This time, it was Wang Xiang who was accused of this crime.

Now, Grand Commandant Wang has become the de facto head of the aristocratic families!

"May I ask, General, how did the Grand Commandant bewitch the Emperor, and what are his plans to disrupt the court?"

At this moment, more and more members of the aristocratic families stepped forward, blocking Sima Zhao's path.

During the last purge of the Sima family, they all chose to obediently cooperate because they believed they would not be purged and would even receive benefits afterward.

But what about this time?

Can they keep backing down?

If they retreat any further, they will never be able to stand tall in front of the Sima family again!

They are all top-tier powerful clans. Although your Sima family is powerful, you have not yet ascended the throne and become emperor, so you don't have any more titles than them.

Seeing that more and more people were blocking his way, Sima Zhao couldn't help but feel a little panicked.

This is quite different from the last time!

Why did the Sima family back down so readily last time when they first brandished their weapons, but this time they are so resolute?

What went wrong?

Just as the crowd's emotions reached their peak, the gates of the Wang family mansion slowly opened.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Wang Xiang slowly walked out.

"General, why have you brought your troops here?"

"Have I done something wrong, or are you trying to frame me?"

"I admit that I entered the palace to submit a memorial to His Majesty. The General is virtuous and talented, and has made great contributions to the Great Wei. What is wrong with advising His Majesty to abdicate in his favor?"

"Or perhaps, I am mistaken in hoping that all the gentry will receive the rewards they deserve?"

"Please enlighten me, General. If I am truly wrong, then I am willing to die today!"

As soon as Wang Xiang finished speaking, a commotion broke out around him.

What a mistake!

"What wrong has the Grand Commandant done? General, what is your purpose in coming here today?"

Before Sima Zhao could respond, someone immediately stepped between the two.

Wang Xiang's words just now made it very clear.

Your Sima family eats the meat, but doesn't even leave us aristocratic families a drop of soup. It seems they won't even leave us a way to survive.

Do they really think that the aristocratic class is worthless?

"Wang Xiang, how dare you! Do you really think that just because you've twisted the truth, I won't dare kill you?!"

Sima Zhao had no way to back down at this point.

Even if he sensed something was wrong, the city defense troops had already been brought along. If things didn't end well, the prestige that the Sima family had worked so hard to build would be wiped out once again!

Jia Chong, standing to the side, was sweating profusely. He kept tugging at Sima Zhao's sleeve, trying to make him obey him.

But Sima Zhao had no time to care about such petty tricks. The way he looked at Wang Xiang was as if he wanted to devour him alive!

"How have I distorted the truth? Please enlighten me, General!"

"Which statement is untrue?"

Facing that menacing gaze, Wang Xiang did not back down at all. Instead, he pushed aside the people blocking his way and approached step by step.

He stopped only when he reached the horse.

"Or perhaps, the so-called distortion of the truth is nothing but a fabricated charge. If that is the case, then the Sima family is powerful, and the General of the Central Army is using his power to oppress others. I have nothing to say but to face death calmly!"

As he spoke, disregarding the sharpness of the blade, he reached out and grabbed the long sword in Sima Zhao's hand, placing it against his own neck.

"But General Lieutenant, there is something I must say, even if it means my death."

"Let alone the fact that this world doesn't belong to your Sima family, even if it did, even if you were sitting on the throne, it wouldn't be a place where you can do whatever you want!"

"This world does not belong to your Sima family, but also to us aristocratic clans and the common people!"

"If all you know is to act recklessly and suppress others with weapons..."

"Then I can only say, General, you are courting your own destruction!"