dy of the past, Duan Jinjiang never expected that before entering the East Palace, the Crown Prince would force him to agree to reopen the investigation into the case. This was like handing the Crown...Chapter 1078: The Three Treasures' Testament

As if seeing Li Chen's sadness, San Bao suddenly started laughing.

"Your Highness, it brings me joy that you would grieve for my death. To die knowing I have earned your sorrow is enough."

"But Your Highness, there are still many things that need to be done. I have only done what a servant should do, so please do not hold it against me."

"From this point forward, I will be unable to accompany Your Highness on your path."

Li Chen could feel Sanbao's voice growing weaker. He immediately said, "Sanbao, take a rest first. Don't strain yourself talking."

Although Sanbao had always obeyed Li Chen's orders without question, he shook his head and said, "My Lord, I don't have much time left. There are some things I want to say to you."

"Okay, you said so," Li Chen propped Sanbao on the threshold of the bedroom, then sat down himself with a thud.

Then, Li Chen narrowed his eyes.

All the civil and military officials across from him immediately understood and stepped back.

The Three Treasures leaned against the door, panting, but their eyes shone with an even brighter light.

Li Chen knew this was called a last flash of brilliance.

The emperor a few hours ago was just like the former emperors.

When the Great Emperor's lamp reached its end, the Three Treasures forcefully extended his life. But their own lamps were destined to extinguish at that very moment.

"Your Highness, Chen Tong is a promising individual with sufficient ability. However, he lacks strategic acumen. While he can command the Jinyiwei, another person should be appointed as the head of the Dongchang."

Even after the passing of Li Chen, San Bao remained devoted to ensuring his affairs were settled properly. His every thought and action was solely driven by concern for Li Chen's well-being.

"Do you have someone in mind" Li Chen asked.

Leaning his head against the door, Sanbao shook his head. "Your Highness," he said, "the position of Factory Director can only be chosen by you. The East Factory is too important and sensitive. Your Highness must consider not only yourself but also your descendants."

Only those personally selected by the new ruler are the most useful and loyal, otherwise, there could be a great disaster.

At this point, Sanzang started to cough.

He coughed more and more violently, bent over and opened his mouth, a mouthful of blood spurted out, shocking to behold.

But after coughing up this mouthful of blood, the three treasures felt much more relaxed instead.

He seized the opportunity and continued, “The emperor kept Zhao Xuanji around primarily for Your Highness and the stability of the nation. You can clip his wings, but you cannot completely discard him; otherwise, what's the difference between keeping him alive That’s why you must leave him some power. Only then will outsiders believe he still poses a threat to you, and he himself will be like a starving mad dog—knowing the bone is poisoned, he’ll still eat it.”

"But if even the venomous bones were gone, then this starving dog would become a rabid one, and that would be far from beautiful."

Li Chen's heart tightened.

As for Zhao Xuanji's disposition, the Three Treasures are already aware.

This could only be said by the Great Emperor himself.

With Sanzang's intelligence, how could he not see through what was to come

Perhaps he knew everything all along, but he still chose to jump.

He also knew he had no other choice.

Thinking about this, Li Chen felt even more guilty. He asked, "Okay, I understand all of this. So what about you Is there anything personal you want to say"

Sān Bǎo turned his head to glance at Li Chen, a trace of blood on his lips and his face as pale as paper. He smiled faintly and said, "Your Highness is indeed different from the Emperor. This is both good news and bad news."

"Your Highness, although the rebellion has been quelled, the undercurrents are just beginning. Your next focus should shift from the capital court to the entire nation. The true enemy in this next stage is the group of feudal lords; they are the real threat to the country's stability. Your Highness must proceed with caution!" Li Chen could feel Sanbao's unprecedented nervousness.If there is even the slightest tremor, the Three Treasures will immediately react.This reaction wasn't an attack on the holy maiden, but a panick...