ed by anyone else, would be grounds for execution.Only the empress had the right to question Prince Li Chen boldly.Li Chen looked at Zhao Qinglan and said indifferently: “An hour ago, this palace was...Chapter 478: Fanning the Flames
Li Chen's single sentence made Zhao Qinglan's muddled mind erupt like thunder, as if many things were illuminated by a flash of lightning.
Immediately, a chill flashed in her phoenix eyes, and murderous intent surged forth.
"Understood"
Looking at Zhao Qinglan's expression, Li Chen knew he had made up his mind.
The assassin wouldn't kill me, nor Zhao Xuanji, but he would kill you. Because right now, the only two things that could completely upend the East Palace and the Cabinet are: first, the Emperor's demise, allowing me to ascend the throne. That means Zhao Xuanji would have no chance at all, he could only go all in.
"The second thing is that the queen died suddenly. Once you're dead, the biggest suspect would be me. Your father, whether out of personal feelings or for his own future prospects, would have to take a gamble and completely bring me down in order to seize the throne."
One by one, chilling words tumbled out of Li Chen's mouth, but his expression remained utterly calm, as if he were talking about something completely unrelated to him.
“The current situation sees the Cabinet and the East Palace vying for power. If things escalate to a complete break, with all-out war, there will only be one outcome: one side will be completely wiped out, while the other clings to survival. Whichever side survives will no longer be able to control the government or the empire.”
By then, the White Lotus Sect, rebels, and vassal kings would directly carve up the Qin Empire. A fractured Qin Empire would be unable to stop the northern Xiongnu and Turks from invading in the spring.
At this moment, Li Chen turned his head and looked at Zhao Qinglan with blazing eyes, saying: "So, Li Yinhu is willing to sacrifice you and me for his own selfish desires! He even wants to destroy the entire empire!"
Zhao Qinglan only felt her heart pounding, blood surging through her veins, washing away her defenses.
She still found it hard to accept: "But if that were true, why would he do such a thing If the Empire fell into chaos, even fragmented, it wouldn't benefit him at all. With his meager strength, how could he possibly seize any advantage from the warlords and rebels"
"It depends on the person."
Li Chen said faintly, "Some people like to plan things out before they act, while others prefer to act first and then sort things out from the chaos. He might be confident enough in himself, or he could just be a stupid idiot."
"This is just your side of the story!"
Zha Qinglan suddenly said, "You tell me these things, isn't it also to drive a wedge between me and King Zhao"
This woman is actually quite clever.
Li Chen thought to himself, but in reality, he didn't retreat but instead advanced.
He leaned down without warning, one hand resting beside Zhao Qinglan's pillow. His body sank until he was just an inch away from Zhao Qinglan. They were so close that even the slightest movement would bring their noses together.
The sudden movement startled Zhao Qinglan.
"What are you doing!" Zhao Qinglan shouted.
"Don't be so harsh."
Li Chen softly said, "Is this how you treat your savior If it weren't for me, you would be a corpse by now."
Zhao Qinglan bit her lip and said, "You saved me for your own benefit. You definitely don't want to see my father go mad because of my death, leading to a situation where he and the East Palace are at odds until one side is destroyed."
"Yes, you're right."
Li Chen let out a light chuckle, his body sinking further.
Their noses touched, the heat of each other's breath palpable between them.
But I still saved you, didn't Ime punishable by death, Your Highness may take my head."Li Chen stood up and walked to Zhou Ping'an, who was still bowing. He said expressionlessly: "You are very intelligent, arguably one of the most...