That was the fear engraved deep in Ji Quan's soul.
For so many years, Ji Quan has always lived in the shadow of Ji Qi.
He was cautious, walking on thin ice.
He longs to be an emperor like his father, but he is also afraid of such a father.
The moment he saw Ji Qi sitting on the high platform, Ji Quan's body trembled and he almost subconsciously knelt down to worship him.
But at this moment, a hand stretched out and supported Ji Quan's body.
Ji Quan was stunned for a moment, then looked back, only to see that the person who made the move was a middle-aged man with sword-browed eyebrows and starry eyes—Ding Zhengqing, the Chief of the Demon Suppression Department!
"Your Highness, the matter has come to this, don't take any chances." Ding Zhengqing said in a deep voice.
Ji Quan's body obviously began to tremble, and he looked up again at the man sitting deep in the Mingzhao Hall. His eyebrows were cold, his face was calm, and his waist was straight. He did not look like he was dying at all. Of course, there was no trace of Li Danqing.
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His heart was beating very fast, and he looked sideways at Mang Ku, as if asking where the other party's news came from.
Mang Ku also frowned and said in a deep voice: "Li Danqing was in a hurry to enter the palace. I tried to stop him in many ways. He just brought up the matter of the secret edict and entered the palace. He falsely conveyed the secret edict, but it is a serious crime of beheading. He would never be able to do so.
Deceiving us about this..."
After hearing this, Ji Quan felt a little calmer, but still a little panicked.
"Quan'er, don't you want to see me? I'm right here! How do you plan to meet me?" But before Ji Quan could calm down, Ji Qi's voice came at this moment.
His deep voice echoed endlessly in the Mingzhao Hall, and every echo was like a heavy drum beating on Ji Quan's heart.
Ji Quan's body trembled more and more obviously, and he hesitated for a long time, unable to say a word.
Ding Zhengqing, who was on the side, saw his appearance and frowned again.
Of course, he has already seen through Ji Quan's nature, but a wise leader has the benefits of a bright leader, and a weak leader has the benefits of a weak leader.
What's more, Ji Quan's position as prince has been secure for a long time, and he is naturally unwilling to transfer decades of investment to another person.
"Your Majesty!" Thinking of this, Ding Zhengqing didn't care about anything else. At that time, he stepped forward and said: "We heard that the traitor Li Danqing entered the palace and wanted to do evil things, so we led the troops to rescue your Majesty. Your Majesty, please inform
Li Danqing is here, so that we can share His Majesty's worries!"
"good!"
"well said!"
"Share your worries for me!" Ji Qi, who was sitting on the high platform, laughed and laughed. He stood up and walked down the high platform. Lin Bai hurried forward when he saw this, and reached out to help Ji Qi all the way to the crowd.
in front of.
Ji Qi is only 46 this year. Logically speaking, he should be a vigorous and vigorous man in his prime. However, he needs Lin Bai's support all the way from the high platform above the throne to the entrance of the palace, which is more than ten feet.
Ding Zhengqing and others were keenly aware of this at this time.
Their expressions changed slightly, but their hearts felt inexplicably relieved.
The Divine Palace seems to be the residence of the emperor, and it should be the safest and most airtight place in the world.
But in fact, people from all walks of life have already planted spies in the palace. Many times, when there are changes in the palace, people outside the palace often know about it earlier than those in the palace.
For example, there were rumors a few days ago that the imperial doctor who treated Ji Qi came to the conclusion that the Emperor of Wuyang was suffering from a serious illness and would not die soon.
At first, everyone was not too sure about this news, but as time went by, more and more evidence in this regard became available, and everyone began to confirm this. A few days ago, news came out that Ji Qi's condition
If it gets worse again, I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this month.
Moreover, the guards of the palace began to be mobilized frequently, and the palace gates entering and exiting the Shenyu Palace were also closed one after another, leaving only the main entrance.
All these things made Wuyang City's undercurrent surge.
Although Ji Qi seemed to be maintaining the majesty of the emperor at this moment, this state made Ding Zhengqing and others secretly confirm their previous guesses in their hearts.
In a blink of an eye, Ji Qi had already arrived in front of everyone. He looked at everyone, his eyes swept over their bodies one by one, and he could see the expressions on their faces.
His eyes were calm, like the breeze blowing by at dawn, disappearing at the touch of a finger.
But at the same time, the gaze was also sharp, like a knife scraping bones or a sword lifting a string. Just a light touch could send chills to people's hearts. It seemed that at that moment all the little thoughts they had hidden in their hearts were revealed.
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Ji Qi has such ability.
There is no doubt about this.
At least for more than ten years, he relied on this ability to control the Wuyang court.
"There is no Li Danqing here." Ji Qi's voice rang out.
When these words came out, Ji Quan's expression changed slightly, and everyone around him also frowned.
In fact, when things have come to this point, it no longer matters where Li Danqing is or what he is doing.
Ji Quan understands.
Ding Zheng, Qing Yingli and others also understood.
Logically speaking, Ji Qi should understand better.
When such words came out of his mouth, in the eyes of everyone, they seemed more like a compromise or even a plea for mercy.
But it's a pity.
The battle between emperors has always been about killing them all.
There was a burning look on everyone's brows, and they clenched their fists, as if they had seen the scene of Fulong's meritorious service, Ji Quan ascending to the throne, and rewarding them.
"But... I'm here, so what do you want to do?" But before such fantasies could spread in their hearts, Ji Qi's voice sounded again, interrupting everyone's reverie.
"Father... why are you asking Li Danqing to enter the palace?" Ji Quan also came to his senses. He raised his head and looked at Ji Qi with bright eyes.
This is the first time since I became sensible that I dared to look directly at Ji Qi, but it was not because of courage, but just because of greed.
"Is it important?" Ji Qi asked.
He suddenly smiled at that time, looked past Ji Quan again to the large number of soldiers behind him, and then said: "If I say that I summoned him to the palace, it is to allow him to accept the imperial edict and be the guest of the Dragon King."
After that, what will you do if you try to ensure that your brother succeeds to the throne?"
Although he had guessed this from the beginning, when these words came out of Ji Qi's mouth, Ji Quan still couldn't help but tremble.
He had obviously tried so hard to please Ji Qi, but he didn't expect that he still couldn't compare to Ji Fei in the end!
His fists were clenched, his eyes were red, and his eyes were filled with anger!
"My father has been seduced by thieves, so it is my natural responsibility to help my father clear the emperor's side and clarify right from wrong!" Ji Quan said in a low voice.
Ji Qi smiled when he heard this: "Okay! Then let me see how you can help me clear up my side and tell right from wrong!"
When Ji Quan heard this, he turned his head and looked at the people beside him, who also came to their senses.
"Everyone, we..." But as soon as he said these words, he suddenly realized something was wrong.
There were bursts of rapid footsteps all around, accompanied by the sound of armor clashing.
"Cao Huan, the commander of the Zhulong Army, came late to save us. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"The commander of the Xuanwu Army, Tu Cunyi, came late to rescue us. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
"The commander of the Qingluan Army, Dongfang Jinxiu, came late to rescue us. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
Three loud shouts rang out from all around the army brought by Ji Quan. Two men and one woman, and three men with improved figures in armor also walked out from three directions, and behind them were followed by a large number of armored soldiers with swords and guns.
Minghuang, the sharp arrow was cocked, and at this moment it was aimed at the army of the Divine Tiger Army brought by Ji Quan.
Such a change has never happened before
As expected.
Before coming, they had assembled a large number of manpower and also sent troops to block the gate of Shenyu Palace.
Even if the rest of the army was dispatched in time, it would be impossible for them to reach them so quietly.
The only explanation is that Ji Qi had expected this, and at the same time they sent troops to stay at the city gate...
Already rebelled!
After thinking about it, everyone here no longer had the intention to think about the beautiful thing of breaking the earth and conferring the king. Instead, their faces turned pale and their bodies trembled.
Ji Qi looked down at everyone, their eyes still as calm as before, and did not show any signs of abnormality because of the certainty of victory at this moment.
"Go back." He said: "It's late at night. You are all the pillars of the imperial court. Today is a family matter. I trouble you to come here late at night and delay tomorrow's official business. I think we can stop here."
Ji Qi's tone was equally calm, as if he was telling a trivial matter. Of course, it also conveyed a very important message. He let everyone leave and let it go.
Everyone has their own calculations in their hearts.
At this moment, Ji Qi stood in front of them, killing him and replacing him. It seemed like a feasible strategy, but in fact it was true. There would definitely be a bloody battle between the three forbidden armies. Even if they were lucky enough to win, Ji Fei would still be fine.
While Ji Fei is still alive, the bad reputation of Ji Quan who killed his father and ascended the throne is resounding. The imperial forces behind Ji Fei, as well as the various ministries in southern Xinjiang that have been secretly supporting him, will definitely use this excuse to launch an attack. No one can say whether the throne can be secure.
allow.
While everyone was thinking this, most of the soldiers of the Divine Tiger Army were frightened and put down their swords one after another.
When everyone saw this, they knew that nothing could be done, and they all surrendered.
A mighty mutiny collapsed like a mob.
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Ji Qi is very true to her word.
He did not punish the people, but just let everyone leave. At the same time, he relieved Mang Huan of his military power and handed the Shenhu Army into the hands of the newly promoted Longxiang Mansion shogunate Chi Wan, who appointed her temporarily. Of course, the appointment will be signed tomorrow.
Vocabulary issued.
At this moment, in the Mingzhao Hall, as Lin Bai resigned and left the hall, only Ji Qi and Ji Quan were left in the huge palace.
Father and son.
The king and his ministers.
Ji Quan knelt on the ground and lowered his head so low that it was almost touching the ground.
His body was trembling, and there was a cry in his throat.
"Father!"
"My son is so obsessed! I was bewitched by a traitor! That's why I did something like this that you couldn't do!"
"My son, I know my mistake! Please forgive me, Father!"
He lost any of his usual aloof attitude and kept begging for mercy at that time.
Ji Qi said nothing, but walked up to Ji Quan, stretched out her hand, and raised his head. His eyes were still so calm: "You know your mistake? Then tell me where you made your mistake?"
"I shouldn't have evil thoughts and spy on the throne... I shouldn't..." Ji Quan was flustered for a moment and said this.
"The throne?" Ji Qi smiled when he heard this, glanced sideways at the throne on the high platform not far away, and said, "Who doesn't want this throne?"
"Have you forgotten how I got this throne back then?"
"What's wrong with thinking about this? Do you think I did something wrong back then?"
Ji Qi's question made Ji Quan's heart tremble. He quickly lowered his head and said in a trembling voice: "I don't dare... I, Chen..."
"You..." Ji Qi suddenly sighed. At that moment, the emperor who had ruled the world of Wuyang for more than ten years seemed to have aged a lot.
"You are indeed wrong."
"But it's not my fault that I peeked at the throne..."