Shangguan Shuofeng was startled, and his whole body involuntarily tensed up.

Looking up in shock, he saw Feng Xiyue's aloof face.

Feng Xiyue has changed a lot since then, and now she exudes a sharp and imposing aura.

She...she actually returned to Kyoto unharmed!

Those people I sent out... were useless...

Shangguan Shuofeng tried to remain calm, but the fear in his heart still made his voice tremble slightly.

"Prince Jin... what are you... doing... drawing your sword and storming the palace gates, are you planning a rebellion?"

Feng Xiyue said coldly, "Rebellion... Ha, your subject dares not."

But Father… those imperial guards at the palace gate who prevented me from entering to meet the Emperor were acting on your orders!”

A flicker of panic crossed Shangguan Shuofeng's eyes; those imperial guards were there to prevent Feng Xiyue from entering the palace.

Composing himself, he thought, "Ah... the Imperial Guards at the palace gate are naturally there to protect His Majesty's safety."

The Prince of Jin broke into the palace late at night; this was a grave crime!

Now, to even kidnap me is an unforgivable crime!

He almost forgot about the sharp sword lying on his shoulder.

Feng Xiyue sneered, "Unforgivable crime... Ha, I didn't know my father had such great power."

My mother is seriously ill; what crime have I committed in entering the palace to serve her?

But what are the Empress Dowager's true intentions in deliberately concealing the Empress Dowager's illness?

Shangguan Shuofeng was speechless for a moment, "You..."

He waved to the people behind him, and several shadow guards immediately came over and took complete control of everyone in the hall.

Upon seeing this, the courtiers were terrified and hid in all directions, none daring to approach.

Feng Xiyue walked slowly into the hall. Feng Yuntang was startled when she saw Feng Xiyue coming with a sword.

She collapsed to the ground, stammering, "Your...Your Majesty...what...what are you going to do?"

Feng Xiyue watched as Feng Yuntang looked at her with disdain, and said leisurely, "What do you think, Fourth Princess?"

Feng Yuntang stood up, feigning composure. "...Royal...Royal Sister, Mother...has already...made me the Crown Prince...How dare you!"

Feng Xiyue raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Hmph... I didn't expect this! Fourth Princess, you've truly impressed me!"

Feng Yuntang was seven or eight years younger than her, and her personality was quite well-behaved and sensible. Feng Xiyue never paid any attention to her.

I never imagined that one day someone I looked down on would dare to challenge me.

Feng Yuntang blinked, feeling a little guilty, but still pretended to be tough.

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty should recognize the proper order of rank now, no matter what."

Now…I am the Crown Prince…I would be wise for my elder sister to recognize the situation as soon as possible!”

The Empress Dowager has already established herself as the Crown Princess, so she must act with the aura of a future heir apparent.

It would have been better if she hadn't brought it up; Feng Xiyue became even more furious and directly drew her sword, pointing it at Feng Yuntang.

"Heh, Crown Princess...heh heh. If I were to kill you with a single sword strike today, what could you do about it!"

After being silent and docile for so long, he still couldn't gain the Empress's approval.

She was even being trampled on by her own sister, so she decided to stop enduring it.

Whether it's rebellion or a coup, Feng Xiyue has no desire to remain subservient to anyone.

Feng Yuntang broke out in a cold sweat as she looked at the gleaming sword behind her.

"You...you...you dare...come...come...come...the Prince of Jin is plotting a rebellion..."

He called out to the outside of the hall in a trembling voice, but no one answered.

The people outside the door were basically under the complete control of Feng Xiyue's people.

Even if she screamed until her throat was hoarse, no one would come in.

Feng Xiyue watched her panicked expression with a cold smile on her lips.

"It seems my younger sister has learned quite a bit these days. Before you die, show your mettle and let your older sister see your backbone!"

After saying that, he raised his long sword and charged at Feng Yuntang, who was so frightened that she closed her eyes tightly.

Just then, a weak voice came from the bed.

“Stop… stop…”

This weak voice immediately broke the tense atmosphere between the two.

Feng Xiyue's hand holding the sword suddenly paused, and Feng Yuntang breathed a sigh of relief.

She immediately threw herself at Emperor Fengwu's bedside, "Mother...Mother...Third Imperial Sister...she's going to rebel!"

She wanted to kill me and you…

Feng Wu ignored Feng Yuntang's accusations and slowly shifted his gaze to the standing figure.

"Xi Yue, you're back!"

Upon hearing her mother call her name, Feng Xiyue's expression was complicated, but she responded calmly.

"Yes, your son has returned. I suppose Mother Empress does not wish to see your son!"

Feng Wu struggled to sit up, scrutinizing Feng Xiyue with his gaze.

He then turned to look at Feng Yuntang beside him and said in a deep voice, "Yuntang, you go out... I have something to say to your elder sister!"

Feng Yuntang hesitated for a moment, glanced at Feng Xiyue, and said softly, "Mother, I must stay here to take care of you..."

However, Feng Wu just stared intently at her, and Feng Yuntang carefully withdrew from the inner hall.

As soon as they stepped outside, they saw a group of nobles and princes being held hostage throughout the hall.

Everyone fell silent, even Shangguan Shuofeng was forced to sit at a table and chair on one side.

Before Feng Yuntang could react, a man in black was already standing in front of her.

"Please, Fourth Princess!"

Feng Yuntang then realized why no one dared to answer when she called for help.

He angrily flicked his sleeves and reluctantly sat down at a table to the side.

Inside the inner palace, Feng Xiyue still stood at a distance that was neither too close nor too far from the bed.

Feng Wu caught his breath, gave a mocking smile, and said calmly, "I underestimated you after all!"

I thought you would obediently comply and accept my decision!

I was content to be a prince, never imagining that one day you would come to force me to abdicate with a sword in hand…

His tone was filled with surprise and astonishment.

Feng Xiyue responded calmly, "In Mother's heart, I have never seen my son."

"Your Majesty must be very disgusted with me for acting this way."

Despite her hard work over the years, she has never received the slightest recognition or favor from her mother.

First, there was the second princess. Even if she made a terrible mistake, the Empress would still take it lightly.

Now they actually want to make the incompetent fourth princess the crown prince.

She thought that as long as she did well enough, she would gain the Queen Mother's approval.

However, in the eyes of his mother, he harbored rebellious intentions, and she constantly warned him against it.

Why can't the Empress see her good qualities, even though they are both daughters?

Empress Fengwu was slightly taken aback; her memories seemed to pull her back to many years ago.

A spirited princess was belittled and scolded by her own mother, the Empress.

She once said the same thing, “You probably have never seen your son!”

She lowered her eyes slightly and gave a bitter smile.

The child you value least will often be the one who most resembles you.

She was once a princess who was not favored by the late emperor.

Filled with resentment and bitterness, she eliminated all her sisters one by one.

This forced the Empress Dowager to pass the throne to him, who was not valued!

Unexpectedly, history would repeat itself before her eyes.

Only after putting myself in the position of the Empress did I understand her state of mind at that time.

With a dejected smile, Feng Wu calmly said, "I may pass the throne to you."

However, I have a few conditions you must agree to!

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