. He knelt on the ground, yet unconsciously straightened his spine and said, "It is precisely because of this that over these years, while I served as the magistrate of Weihaiwei, though taxes were in...Chapter 696: The Importance of Li Junze

"However, Fu Yuzhi retorted, "Brother Zhang, you don't understand the situation. Although King Wen is known for his patience and forbearance, it's common knowledge that he is a hopelessly romantic man. His original wife died in childbirth twenty years ago, and since then, King Wen has never taken another official queen. Even though he has married several concubines, it's only to appease public opinion."

"And the son born to the original wife was Li Junze, this only child."

When Li Junze was born, King Wen said that no matter how many descendants there were in the future, the throne would be unique and belong solely to the eldest son.

"And it was precisely because he saw the importance of this prince to Wen Wang that the current emperor kept him in the capital city, to restrain Wen Wang."

"For so many years, King Wen has always been respectful to the court, showing no signs of disobedience. There is some element of consideration for this prince."

“Now that the crown prince, who was considered by King Wen as his heir, is dead, King Wen’s grief will surely be unbearable.”

Zhao Xuanji's face was as dark as water, and he said, "As for Wen Wang, this old man has his own way."

Although he said so, both Huayuzhi and Zhang Biwu could see the helplessness and anger in Zhao Xuanji's words.

It can be said that we have been forced to this point by Li Chen.

If Zhao Xuanji hadn't killed Li Junze, then given Li Junze's previous cowardly nature, he would have definitely exposed the affair between Zhao Xuanji and King Wen.

At that time, the affair of the feudal lords interfering in state affairs and colluding with the cabinet elders to undermine the prince was exposed to the public.

Such a price, just as Li Chen couldn't openly defy and refuse the Empress's imperial decree, Zhao Xuanji could absolutely not allow these things to be exposed.

Therefore, Zhao Xuanji could only kill Li Junze.

Zhao Xuanji must bear the consequences if Li Junze is killed.

King Wen, would he be someone to get along with

"From today's events, it's clear that the East Palace is far more formidable than we anticipated."

At this point, Zhao Xuanji seemed to have made a decision and said solemnly, "Two of you, prepare for the final path."

Zhang Biwu and Fu Yuzhi looked at each other, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

But towards this so-called last resort, Fu Yuzhi, who had always been resistant, cautiously said: "Elder, are you really going to do this"

"Once a coup is launched, then the three of us will inevitably become criminals... The hope of success is too slim. Even if we succeed in dealing with the Crown Prince, those vassal kings would never stand idly by and watch us elevate King Zhao to the throne"

Zhao Xuanji said expressionlessly, "Do you have any other choices"

"If you have any, please speak up, old man will be grateful to you."

Fu Yuzhi was speechless and finally just sighed.

“As an old man who has been deeply involved in politics for many years, I have some arrangements up my sleeve. They will be gradually put into action. You two, having reached this point, there is no need to hide your other thoughts anymore. The last time I made it quite clear, if we succeed, our three families can enjoy a century of wealth and prosperity. If we fail, it's nothing more than death.”

Zhao Xuanji's voice was deep and solemn, "You and I are both from three great clans. Over these years, many have taken advantage of the three of us and enjoyed countless benefits. Zhang, let me use you as an example. Your Zhang clan has risen in Ruoyang thanks to you. Now, in Ruoyang, people only know about the Zhang Mansion and not the emperor. Which of these achievements were your clan members' own hard work"

Zhang Biwu smiled awkwardly and didn't say anything.

Everything in the world, every sip and every bite is destined by heaven. They have enjoyed so much, now it's their turn to gamble with us.h aspirations unfulfilled, how could one grow old······East Palace, Hundred Flowers Hall.Just after sending Su Zhetong away, Li Chen, smelling of alcohol, pushed into Zhao Rui's bedroom.Dressed in a t...