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"Wan-Er, I have lost a lot of people in my life, but I have never regretted it. I feel guilty only for you. Fortunately, the heavens have been kind to me. Fortunately, you were by my side and taught Hao'er to be so outstanding. I am deeply gratified for the rest of my life. After a hundred years of loneliness, this mountain and river! "I have to think carefully …"

Dong Aoqing's words were always in her ears like flies, buzzing, making it difficult for her to calm down.

Originally, he thought that once Dongfang Chen sat as the crown prince, the mountain and river would definitely fall into his hands. However, he never expected that Dong Aoqing would actually use this mother and son pair to hide from others, paving a bloodless path for Dongfang Hao.

If not for the fact that she was completely awake that night and had accidentally strolled into the Wan Ning Hall and accidentally heard Dong Aoqing and Shangguan Wan'er's conversation, the mother and son would probably still be foolishly waiting for Dong Aoqing to pass on their seats, foolishly waiting to be married off to another.

He wondered how she could allow such a thing to happen to him in her lifetime.

Don't blame me for being unjust.

She had simply planted the user's drop back onto Dong Aoqing's body, allowing him to slowly die in his dreams.

"Imperial Mother, you …"

Dongfang Chen didn't think that his mother, in order for him to succeed the throne, would actually risk her life and commit the crime of regicide.

At this moment, his mood was complicated and was filled with a hint of bitterness. What kind of power made his mother plan for the world without caring about her life.

He had even blamed this weak woman for the harm she had done to him.

He looked at the gorgeous lady dressed in a luxurious robe. His eyebrows and eyes were filled with a domineering aura. It was this domineering aura that allowed him to live his life peacefully as a crown prince.

It was time for him to take off the burden on this woman, shoulder the responsibility that belonged to the crown prince of a country, and take back what belonged to him.

"Muhou, thank you. In the future, you just need to rest and rest. Your son and subject will personally take back everything that belongs to me, and this world can only be grasped in my, Dongfang Chen's, hands. "

He tightly clenched his fists. His joints were bright and white, and a bloody light shot out from his eyes like a fierce eagle. He wanted to play around with the entire world in his palms.

After that, Dongfang Chen bid farewell to Situ Lan, and left the Imperial Palace, walking alone towards the Eighth Prince's Mansion.

"Empress, Crown Prince has really grown up. "The Empress can finally be at ease. The Crown Prince will definitely return the favor to the Empress."

As Senior Servant Gui watched Dongfang Chen's figure disappear into the distance, she kneeled on the ground excitedly with eyes filled with tears, and started kowtowing to Situ Lan.

The empress had not taught him in vain these past few years, the Crown Prince had finally been enlightened.

"Senior Servant Gui, what are you doing?" Chen'er was already the crown prince of the Eastern County, so inheriting the throne was natural. Chen'er has a gentle personality and is greatly loved by the people. I believe that he will definitely be a good emperor. "They might even extend the territory of the Eastern Prefecture to cover the entire continent."

Situ Lan shot a glance at the faintly discernible Blue Cloth Art from the corner of his mouth. His voice was a little louder than before, until the Blue Clothing Art disappeared.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. This old servant is ignorant."

Senior Servant Gui also noticed the departing azure figure and was extremely shocked in her heart. She actually didn't sense the existence of this person. It was evident that this person's martial arts were above hers.

If the enemy wanted to speak, then their conversation just now should not have fallen into place.

"Senior Servant Gui, do you know why I brought you into the palace?" It's not because your martial arts are powerful, but because I thought you were a smart person. Know what to say and what not to say. Go down and receive your punishment! "

Situ Lan coldly glanced at Senior Servant Gui. Her hair had long been dyed a little white, as if she was an old woman who was over a hundred years old.

However, the cold chill in the corner of her eyes was not something she could ignore. Because of this, her father arranged to follow her into the palace. This time, she entered for more than ten years.

However, the current her was becoming more and more unsteady. She definitely would not allow anyone to disrupt the chess game that she threw up, including her relatives.

"Yes sir!"

Senior Servant Gui bowed respectfully to Situ, then walked toward the door at a leisurely pace.

But the instant he glanced back, the respect on his face disappeared completely, and the endless coldness in its place was even colder than the fierce wind on the peak of the snow-capped mountain.

Could it be that the fate of their Southern Barbarian clan lay in the hands of this small Situ Family?

But, he was unwilling.

At the eighth prince's mansion, the huge tiger-lion eyes were glaring at the people coming and going in front of the mansion, protecting this magnificent mansion.

"Phew …"

Just as Dongfang Chen rode his horse to the eighth prince's mansion, Little Si came forward to receive the ropes in his hands and invited him into the mansion.

"Lord Zhao …"

Just as they entered the Palace, they saw the Department of Public Officials's Zhao Sijie and Dongfang Hao walking towards them.

"Crown Prince doesn't know, these few days, our eighth prince's residence has been bustling with noise and excitement, all the lords' gifts have filled up the entire auditorium, and it is difficult for the eighth prince's residence to find a place to perform the ceremony."

Xiao Si, who was leading the way, saw Zhao Sijie smiling like Yue'er. His tone was arrogant, showing off casually, as if Dongfang Hao was the emperor of a nation.

"Impudent, do not be rude. "Come on, pull it down and chop it off."

Little Si had just finished speaking when Dongfang Hao sternly reprimanded him, and with a single sentence, Little Shi lost her young life.

After that, he smiled at Dongfang Chen as if nothing had happened: "Third brother Crown Prince, the servants are ignorant, I hope you do not blame them. It's been a long time since we've seen each other and you've returned home without knowing what's going to happen. I'll give you a welcoming reception. "

Dongfang Hao had an apologetic look on his face as he bowed to Dongfang Chen.

"Eighth brother, between you and me, there is no need to pay attention to these formalities."

Dongfang Chen wore a gentle smile on his face, and elegantly pulled Dongfang Hao up, Little Si's words did not affect their brotherly relationship in the slightest.

"Crown Prince, eighth prince, this old servant has matters to attend to at home, so I will take my leave first."

Zhao Sijie tactfully said his goodbyes. The two of them were currently rivals, so it wasn't good for him to offend anyone.

"Master Zhao, this crown prince still wants to exchange some pleasantries? He didn't expect Lord Zhao to have something at home. It was truly a pity. However, the Crown Prince of Ming Japan will definitely invite you to visit his highness, I wonder if he can show me some face? "

With these words, Zhao Sijie's body swayed slightly. Bean-sized perspiration rolled down his face and his hands were covered in cold sweat.

He never thought that he would meet the Crown Prince here today.

Now that the imperial court was in a threatening position, a single wrong step could cause a person's body to shatter into pieces.

With Crown Prince inviting him with such hospitality today, there must be suspicions in his heart, because he had to go to the Hong Gate Feast tomorrow.

"Yes …" What does Master Zhao mean by this? Is this crown prince not enough to allow my lord to go to court? "

Dongfang Chen still had a smile on his face that was like the spring wind, but his tone was overbearing and overbearing, bringing about an unquestionable coldness.

"Please forgive me, Crown Prince! To be able to receive the Crown Prince's invitation, this old subject is extremely terrified, I will definitely not refuse Your Highness's invitation tomorrow. This old official still has urgent matters to attend to today, so I shall take my leave first. "

Lord Zhao kneeled on the cold stone road in fear. His clothes were soaked in sweat, but he couldn't hesitate to express his gratitude.

He knew that he had completely offended the Crown Prince and was also involved in the struggle for the throne.

After that, he stood up with a trembling body and bowed to the two people before leaving the Eighth Prince's Mansion like a gust of wind.

"Third brother Crown Prince, don't ruin your body for the sake of these unrelated people. You and I have not seen each other for a long time, and I have already ordered people to set up the banquet.

Dongfang Hao ignored the fear in his eyes that was deep like a bottomless abyss, as he leaned on his shoulder and retreated back into the house.

The title of emperor belonged to him. He was the third brother of the crown prince, who had a gentle, refined appearance and was kind to others, but was filled with a scheming heart.

All these years, Dongfang Chen used all kinds of methods to win the hearts of the people, and toyed with the daughters of all the ministers, making them fall in love with him.

He already knew all of this five years ago, but he was still young and did not understand why the third brother had done so.

However, ever since royal father had gotten sick for no reason, he felt that everything was not simple. He suddenly felt that the Third Brother of the crown prince had gone overboard and was willing to throw away his family's lives for the sake of the throne.

He was well aware of the changes that had occurred in the court during the past few days, but he did not want to let his loved ones become enemies with him.

He could surrender the throne, but there were some people he could not give up.

For example, for Shangguan Jingyan, she never thought that she would actually be pregnant with her own child that night.

In this way, it was even more impossible for him to let go. He wanted to find a world for her, so that she could be a woman that could look down on the world.

The moonlight was a little bit bright, and the silvery moonlight poured down, bathing the silent night in its glow.

The eighth prince's mansion was brightly lit. Candles were burning in the gentle breeze, and it seemed like they were about to fall at any moment.

Suddenly, a few bright male voices sounded from within, echoing the endless silence of the night.

In the Tai Bei Manor, Shangguan Jingyan slowly woke up. The weak candlelight caused her to be unable to open her eyes, causing her to struggle to sit up, but she realised that her body was as if it had been run over by a car, the pain made her unable to straighten her waist.

"Cui He … "Cough, cough …"

She gritted her teeth and struggled to sit up, only to find that she was lying in her room.

He stretched his hand out and touched his abdomen, which had yet to swell, as a bitter smile appeared on his face. 'Father and the rest probably knew about this a long time ago!'

A cold wind suddenly blew into the parched and aching throat. It was so painful that he couldn't help but cough.

"Miss, you're awake!"

A gentle wind blew in, blowing up the messy hair around her ears. She raised her head and saw Cui He jogging over with a smile that was like the spring breeze.

It was good to be innocent here, but he would never get the chance to be like this again.

"Cui He …"

When Cui He walked closer, Shangguan Jingyan suddenly hugged her and started trembling as he cried.

She had left the manor alone for more than a month, but now that she thought about how she was lonely outside and had been humiliated to the point that she did not even know that person's name …

Seeing Cui He, who had been serving him since she was young, she felt an inexplicable sense of grievance as tears began to fall like rain.

She really regretted not listening to her mother's advice at that time and obediently stayed in the crown prince's mansion, waiting for his return.