Chapter 426 The Emperor dies (please subscribe, please vote)
"You two must keep this thing properly and don't leave it carelessly." Old Yunlong seriously warned Lin Yi and Su Xiao after boarding the carriage.
"By the way, can this coin really bring eternal life?"
Lin Yi rubbed the white coin in his hand. Although the reminder of the Reincarnation Paradise showed that it did have the ability to grant eternal life, it also came with huge negative effects.
Just looking at those reminders, Lin Yi felt that this was not an auspicious thing.
"It can indeed bring eternal life, but the price should be extremely heavy. Immortality is not that simple." Old Yunlong said in a deep voice, "I don't know whether Hal Adam is right to do this."
As the carriage slowly left, news of the emperor's sudden death spread in the imperial city that night.
This sudden change caused the entire imperial city to fall into a deep shock.
As night fell, the seventeenth prince, Prince Longte and the prince, three important figures in the court, gathered in the palace.
Their hearts were full of doubts and uneasiness, because no one was sure whether the old emperor had really died.
After all, the old emperor once faked his own death, which resulted in the deposed crown prince.
Against this background, the three decided to join forces to find out.
They led their respective followers and passed through the various levels of the palace.
Faced with their tough attitude, the guards and servants of the palace did not dare to stop them. They could only watch helplessly as they broke into the room where the emperor's coffin was placed.
The door of the room slowly opened, and a stream of cold air mixed with the unique fragrance of the mourning hall came to the face, as if to remind everyone that this place was the boundary between life and death.
The coffin lay quietly in the center of the room, surrounded by white candles. The candlelight swayed, adding a bit of mystery and solemnity to this solemn scene.
Prince Longte took a deep breath and stepped forward first.
He stared at the coffin and clasped his hands, as if confirming the unbelievable fact in front of him - the eldest brother who once dominated the world and awe-ed countless people, has really passed away.
The other two people followed closely behind, their eyes lingering on the coffin with a bit of awe and curiosity.
They wanted to see with their own eyes whether the emperor who once ruled a huge empire was really no longer alive.
As the lid of the coffin was carefully pushed open, the old emperor's peaceful and pale face came into view.
His eyes were closed tightly, as if he had fallen into a deep sleep rather than leaving forever.
Prince Longte and the other three stared at this face, and couldn't help but feel a burst of inexplicable emotion in their hearts.
"That bitch is finally dead."
After confirming that the old emperor had really passed away, Prince Longte cursed in his heart.
He glanced at the seventeenth prince and prince beside him, then flicked his sleeves and walked away.
The seventeenth prince had an expressionless face, as if he was not surprised or saddened by his father's death.
He glanced at the prince lightly, with an indescribable emotion in his eyes, and then silently followed Prince Longte and left the room.
The prince stood there alone, obviously unable to accept this sudden reality.
He looked blankly at his father in the coffin. How could a man who was so lively and alive two days ago suddenly pass away?
His heart was full of doubts and confusion, but more importantly, he felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
In this whirlpool of power struggle, he seemed to have become a helpless boat, which could be swallowed by the huge waves at any time.
With the departure of Prince Longte, the Seventeenth Prince and the Crown Prince, undercurrents began to surge throughout the Holy Dragon City. All forces began to take action, and a contest for power quietly began.
In Prince Longte's mansion, counselors came from all directions and gathered together to plan how to force the prince into a desperate situation.
They discussed various strategies and tactics and made careful plans to ensure victory in this power struggle.
Prince Longte's eyes were very cold. He sat on the main seat and looked down at the counselors who were advising him.
He knows that in this cruel struggle for power, only the strong can survive and only the wise can win.
He is determined to use all available resources to gain an advantage in this contest.
The seventeenth prince seemed even more secretive.
He does not directly participate in the frontal conflict, but controls everything from behind.
Using his informants in the government and the public, he carefully spread rumors, created chaos and division, and tried to further deepen the rift between Prince Longte and the Crown Prince, thus reaping the benefits.
As the legitimate heir to the throne, the prince is facing unprecedented pressure. Not only did he have to deal with Prince Longte's blatant military threat, but he also had to always be on guard against the seventeenth prince's secret machinations.
Fortunately, a group of loyal ministers gathered around the prince, who swore to defend the prince to the death and resolutely guarded the dignity and authority of the royal family.
Regrettably, the prince himself seems to lack sufficient political wisdom and skill, and is somewhat unable to support the wall.
In the early hours of the morning one day later, everything was silent, and the whole city was still immersed in sleep.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid horse hoofbeats broke the tranquility of the night, and the army led by Prince Longte began to take action.
They sealed all the city gates, and with the heavy sound of the city gates being closed, the whole city seemed to be enveloped in a chilling atmosphere.
The air was filled with tension and uneasiness. People woke up from their sleep, but they did not dare to go out to check.
Prince Long Te led the elite army and went straight to the Prince's Mansion.
The sound of horse hooves echoed in the empty streets, stirring people's hearts like war drums.
Their goal is clear, which is to force the prince to abdicate.
In the Prince's Mansion, the originally quiet night was broken by the noise outside the mansion.
The prince woke up from his deep sleep with an ominous premonition in his heart.
He hurriedly put on his clothes and walked out of the room, only to see Prince Longte's army rushing into the Prince's Mansion like wolves and tigers.
The sound of armor clashing and the shouts of soldiers echoed in the night sky, and the entire Prince's Mansion fell into chaos.
Prince Longte was riding on a tall horse, dressed in military uniform, and his eyes were coldly scanning everything in the Prince's Mansion.
He galloped forward on his horse and came to the prince with great force before slowly stopping.
Their eyes met in the air.
The prince felt the coldness in Prince Longte's eyes, and his heart tightened.
"He who knows the current affairs is a wise man." Prince Long Te said coldly, "If you abdicate now, I can ensure that you will live a lifetime of prosperity and wealth."
The prince's legs were shaking, but he still shook his head.
When Prince Longte heard this, a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes.
He suddenly pulled out the knife in his hand and instantly put the knife on the prince's neck.
The cold blade was pressed against the prince's neck. The prince was originally cowardly, but when Prince Longte was so frightened, his face suddenly turned pale, and his eyes showed fear and helplessness.
His body seemed to have been drained of strength and fell limply to the ground, completely losing the majesty and momentum of the prince.
"I...I give up the throne..." the prince said with a trembling voice, his eyes full of helplessness and unwillingness.
Prince Longte coldly motioned to his men to bring up the pen and paper prepared in advance.
Under the coercion of everyone, the prince reluctantly picked up a pen and wrote an edict to abdicate.
His handwriting was slightly trembling, revealing his inner struggle and helplessness.
Prince Longte took the edict and looked at every word carefully.
A satisfied smile appeared on his face, as if he had seen the moment when he ascended the throne.
"Very good." He said with a sneer, "The prince really knows the current affairs."
The moment Prince Longte left the Prince's Mansion, the surrounding soldiers moved quickly and tightly surrounded the entire Prince's Mansion.
This sudden change frightened the people in the Prince's Mansion. They tried to find opportunities to escape, but it was already too late.
The soldiers raised their swords with cold light and began to kill the people in the Prince's Mansion mercilessly.
Screams and shouts came one after another, the smell of blood filled the air, and the entire Prince's Mansion fell into chaos and massacre.
Prince Longte will never allow anyone who can threaten his position to exist.
He knew that as long as the prince was still alive, the news that his throne was unfair would continue to affect his ruling status.
As for the public opinion about killing the prince, it will disappear on its own within a few years.
Therefore, after getting the abdication edict he wanted, Prince Long Te ordered the prince's influence to be eliminated to completely eliminate future troubles.
(End of chapter)