His Majesty's death was definitely news like a bolt from the blue to him.
You must know that before coming here, they had a good plan. After coming back, they would first let the second prince Nangong Kaige enter the palace to meet the emperor to find out who the current Qingwu Emperor Nangong Xian thought was the successor to the throne, and then they would discuss how to deal with it.
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Never thought that Emperor Qingwu would die before they came back?
If this is the case, the battle for the throne must have already begun.
And after losing the binding force, the princes will definitely use all possible means, and then there will be a bloody storm in the imperial capital.
"No way?"
Seeing the shocked look on Ye Chen's face, the young man was even more surprised, "You don't even know about His Majesty's death half a month ago?"
"I just came a long way, and I didn't ask anyone for information on the way, so I really don't know!"
Ye Chen said truthfully.
"No wonder you chose to join His Highness the Second Prince!"
The young man shook his head and said seriously: "I really mean to persuade you, you'd better..."
"Cough, cough... I still have something urgent to do, so I'll take a step forward and say goodbye!"
This time, Ye Chen left in a hurry before the other party could finish what he said.
His Majesty passed away, and the fight for the throne must have reached a very tragic stage. He must find Nangong Qin and others as soon as possible to discuss countermeasures.
Otherwise, they are just here and may be overtaken by other competitors before they are even ready.
Of course, he actually didn't want to get involved in the struggle for the throne.
But only when Nangong Qin comes to power can he get what he needs.
The method of refining the Emperor's Pill, as well as the Emperor-level exercises and combat skills.
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Half an hour later, he finally arrived in front of the second prince's mansion.
After giving his name, the two guards, instead of making things difficult for him, invited him in respectfully.
"Master Ye, you are finally here!"
As soon as Ye Chen entered the hall, Nangong Kaige immediately greeted him and said anxiously: "I heard that my father had already... half a month ago..."
"I heard about it on the road!"
Before Nangong Kaige finished speaking, he was picked up by Ye Chen.
"You already know?"
Nangong Kaige was startled.
Nangong Qin, Nangong Mingyue, Li Fengyu, Jin Lin and others also looked over in surprise.
"Never mind how I know this!"
Ye Chen waved his hand and said solemnly: "What are you going to do next?"
"We can't come up with an idea yet, so we want to hear your opinion first, Brother Ye!"
This time Nangong Kaige didn't speak yet, but Nangong Qin spoke first.
"It mainly depends on how you are prepared to fight!"
Ye Chenyi pointed out: "The battle for the throne is now a battle of life and death. From the assassinations we encountered on the road, we can see that this is a fight to the death!"
He glanced back and forth at Nangong Kaige and Nangong Qin, and then said: "In order to protect yourself, what kind of sacrifices can you make, and...how cruel things can you do?"
Nangong Qin glanced at Nangong Kaige next to him intentionally or unintentionally, but did not answer.
The meaning of Ye Chen's words couldn't be more obvious.
In order to fight for the throne, what kind of sacrifices can they make, and will they kill their brothers?
"Master Ye, although I can't bear brothers killing each other, they already want to kill us, so there is no need for me to think about brotherhood!"
Nangong Kaige pondered for a moment, and finally became the first to express his stance.
Nangong Qin also said: "If we don't kill them, they will kill us. We have no way out!"
Only Nangong Mingyue suddenly said unbearably, "Do we have to live and die?
Can you think of a compromise to minimize casualties?"
"after all……"
He begged as if looking at Nangong Kaige and Nangong Qin, "We have the same blood flowing in our bodies!"
"Little sister, you are so kind!"
Nangong Kaige said in a deep voice: "Master Ye also said just now that this is a battle between life and death, and kindness will only accelerate our demise!"
"But……"
Nangong Mingyue wanted to say something else, but was instantly interrupted by Nangong Kaige's wave of his hand, "Little sister, stop talking, I must fight for this throne!"
The voice was as sonorous as iron, full of irresistibility.
Next to him, Nangong Qin frowned slightly. Instead of retorting, he clasped his fists and said, "Second brother, I will do my best to help you!"
"Fifth brother, with your words, I feel relieved!"
Nangong Kaige nodded with satisfaction, a hint of fanatical expectation rising in his eyes, "I went to the border of the Western Region ten years ago just to hold strong troops and prepare for today's battle for the throne!"
As soon as these words came out, not only Nangong Qin, but also Ye Chen was a little surprised.
At first, he thought that Nangong Kaige just had an upright personality and didn't like the struggle for power, so he went to the border of the Western Region to join the army.
I never thought that Nangong Kaige's ambitions were so big.
Moreover, the layout actually started ten years ago!
Awesome, really awesome!
It seems that no one can save the light!
With this thought in his mind, he glanced at Nangong Qin again intentionally or unintentionally.
Nangong Kaige's ambition to seize the emperor has now been fully revealed.
However, Nangong Qin is not a good bird either.
On the surface, he agrees with Nangong Kaige, but Nangong Qin also wants to fight for the throne himself.
I wonder if the two brothers, who had the best relationship with each other, will break up after Nangong Kaige finds out about this?
And when the time comes, whose side should I stand on?
Feeling his gaze, Nangong Qin shook his head without any trace, and cast a pleading look at him.
Ye Chen turned a blind eye and just asked: "Your Highness, how do you plan to use the 300,000 troops on the border of the Western Region?"
"Of course, we immediately ordered the 300,000 troops stationed on the border of the Western Region to return to the city and force the palace!"
Nangong Kaige replied without thinking: "As long as my 300,000 troops return to the imperial capital, the eldest prince Nangong Lie, the third prince Nangong Xiao, and the fourth prince Nangong Yuan will all surrender to me. Those who obey me will prosper, and those who oppose me will prosper.
Whoever dies!"
"Your Highness, water from afar can't save fire from a distance!"
Ye Chen smiled bitterly and said: "Now the battle for the throne has begun. The success or failure may be decided in these few days. I am afraid that the winner has already been decided before the 300,000 people from the border of the Western Region arrive!"
"What should we do?"
Nangong Kaige frowned.
He was only focused on how to use the 300,000 troops at his disposal, but ignored the distance.
"Now, I can only rely on your connections and connections in the Imperial Capital!"
As he said this, a hint of disappointment flashed unnoticeably in Ye Chen's eyes.
The second prince Nangong Kaige is indeed a brave and reckless man!
It is so obvious that distant water cannot save nearby fire, but I still need to remind myself.
This shows how stupid Nangong Kaige is!
"The connections and relationships within the imperial capital?"
Nangong Kaige pondered for a moment, then suddenly had an idea and said excitedly: "General Long Zhengguang, maybe he will support me!"