Protect Our Clan Leader
Chapter 1111 - 79: The Great Emperor Summons Shou Zhe by Force! Kang Commandery Prince Falls from His Horse (Vote for Monthly Ticket)_2

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"I wouldn't have guessed it, he actually got it right."

"As the Great Emperor, I delight in conquest and wish to create unprecedented Merit Points like my ancestors, but I've lost control over the internal affairs of the imperial family, and indeed a great crisis has emerged."

"Your Majesty," Old Yao hurriedly spoke, "don't take the nonsense of that Wang Shouzhe to heart. Since your ascension to the throne, the territory of the nation has continuously expanded, prosperity has spread to every province, and the national power has nearly doubled. Such achievements are indeed remarkable throughout history."

"Aw woo, awoo~"

Five plump and clumsy wolf pups seemed to sense the Great Emperor's sorrow, they rolled over and began rubbing against the Great Emperor's legs, some putting on a cute act, others performing a sort of massage, and there were even some putting on a show to cheer up the Great Emperor by every means possible.

"You little creatures are quite good at this," Emperor Longchang's low spirits were quickly alleviated, and he began feeding them jerky from his Pixiu Ring, while feeding and speaking, "Ultimately, you are better at winning my favor than that Wang Shouzhe."

"Pfft!"

Old Yao stifled a laugh.

Who knows what Wang Shouzhe would think if he heard that?

...

Meanwhile.

At the Kang Commandery Prince's Residence.

Incense swirled, and in the opulent, luxurious study, the Kang Commandery Prince and his many strategists and guests gathered once again.

However, unlike the previous heavy atmosphere, this time the room felt much more relaxed.

Whether it was the Kang Commandery Prince, Jiang Zhuyi, Mr. Yude, or the butler, all their expressions were quite at ease, without the previous tension.

"Your Highness, with Shou Commandery Prince and Ping Commandery Prince drawing the attention ahead of us, you've become much less conspicuous. Our goal has thus been half achieved," Jiang Zhuyi spoke with a smile, "Additionally, our people have secretly contacted a number of princes and commandery princes. They have substantial complaints about An Commandery Prince, with over sixty percent of them clearly stating that they will not support An Commandery Prince."

"As for the other princes, although they have not expressed their stance explicitly, they have also conveyed dissatisfaction with An Commandery Prince. From our perspective, the situation seems very favorable~"

"Ha ha ha~ Excellent~ Zhuyi, your strategies have indeed been effective," the Kang Commandery Prince laughed joyfully, "Wu Mingyuan has really shot himself in the foot this time."

"It's also because you reacted promptly and acted decisively," Jiang Zhuyi said with a reserved smile, not taking all the credit.

After all, he just had made a few suggestions; it was the Kang Commandery Prince who had arranged for the leaks concerning the Shou Commandery Prince and Ping Commandery Prince.

"While this tax investigation storm has affected your reputation a bit, overall the situation is still under our control. Just guide the public opinion slowly, and in a while, the influence of the tax investigation will be minimized," Mr. Yude was also feeling relaxed, his tone was much more upbeat, "As long as nothing else goes wrong on our side, once the campaign at the Southern Frontier ends, your road to the throne will be secure."

Hearing this, the butler of the Commandery Prince's Residence also showed a relaxed smile, and bowed to congratulate the Kang Commandery Prince, "Congratulations, Your Highness, at this point, you have already successfully achieved a major step toward the throne."

"Ha ha ha~ The situation today wouldn't be possible without your assistance. I am deeply grateful," the Kang Commandery Prince laughed heartily, generously speaking, "Rest assured, once I assume the throne, your rewards will not be forgotten."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Everyone immediately raised their hands to express their thanks.

A few clever subordinates even made a few auspicious remarks, pleasing the Kang Commandery Prince so much that he couldn't stop laughing.

Just as everyone was basking in a jovial atmosphere.

Suddenly.

A deep and powerful voice suddenly thundered over the residence of the Commandery Prince.

"All Imperial Guards, heed my command."

"By the edict of the Emperor, the Kang Commandery Prince is suspected of smuggling and colluding with the enemy, with solid evidence found. From this day forth, the Kang Commandery Prince's Residence is to be sealed, and all people within the residence involved in the case are to be arrested on the spot, not a single person is to escape."

As the voice tapered off, there came a booming chorus of assent.

Following that, came a series of sounds—door kicks, reprimanding shouts, the clanking of armor, the angry bellows of the mansion's guards, and the panicked cries of the servants.

"This is bad!"

The faces of everyone in the study changed at once.

Without imperial approval, privately mobilizing troops was a grave offence, and with the Great Emperor presiding over the Imperial Palace, nobody would dare fake an imperial command. Since the Imperial Guards dared to come, there was only one possibility.

The smuggling has been exposed!

They had just been celebrating the impending victory in the battle for the succession; how could they have imagined that in the blink of an eye, the whole world would have turned upside down!

"Could it be there's a problem with Gong Yang Ce's side?" Jiang Zhuyi's expression became grave, thinking of this first.

With the Imperial Guards taking such assertive action, it was clear they had already convicted the Kang Commandery Prince and would not provide an opportunity for explanation. Unless Zhao Zhikun had turned traitor, normally there would at least be some dispute for a while, so why would the Imperial Guards be deployed directly?

"There's no time to ponder on these matters!" Mr. Yude was more practical, urging the Kang Commandery Prince with a rapid response, "Your Highness, you must leave quickly! If you rush to the Prince's Mansion now, there might still be time!"

"Right! Go find Old Ancestor De Xin, seek out Grandfather of Yong'an the Sixth, and ask them to plead with the Emperor on my behalf!" The Kang Commandery Prince also quickly grasped the situation, without a second word, he immediately slapped the roof and burst out.

In Return to Dragon City, unless granted special pardon or under exceptional emergency circumstances, cultivators below Divine Power Territory were not permitted to fly.

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