The Rebirth of the Immortal Emperor: I am the Lord

In the court of the Dafeng Empire, when the Third Prince Li Qian asked the Crown Prince Li Mou, the regent, to hand over the military power to him, the atmosphere in the entire hall froze instantly, and even the temperature in the hall seemed to drop to freezing point in an instant, as if it had stopped flowing. Crown Prince Li Mou stared at Li Qian intently, without a trace of emotion in his eyes, and after a long while, he squeezed out an extremely angry voice from between his teeth. The voice was extremely cold, as if it would freeze the air in the court.

"Li Qian, you are so outrageous!"

This sentence exploded in the court like thunder, and everyone felt a chill coming. They knew that this was not only a rebuke to Li Qian personally, but also a defense of the imperial power in their hands. The majesty of Crown Prince Li Mou was fully demonstrated at this moment, and he would never allow anyone to challenge his authority and the stability of the empire.

At this moment, even though Li Qian had made all the necessary preparations, his expression could not help but change slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and loudly retorted without compromise: "Brother, I am presumptuous! Am I presumptuous? Although you are the regent prince and hold great power, now Luofeng and Tongqian have violated the border and are eyeing my Dafeng Empire covetously, the demons are wreaking havoc in my Dahuang area, and Ye Tian is taking advantage of the chaos to rebel. Excuse me, what have you done? Did you defeat Luofeng and Tongqian, or did you defeat the demon army? If you hadn't watched the demons wreak havoc without sending troops to rescue, would Dahuang City be broken? Would the people of Dahuang City be devastated? Would Ye Tian rebel? Would those more than 30 cities rebel...?"

After a brief pause, Li Qian once again spoke righteously: "As a member of the royal family, I also have the responsibility to help the country solve its problems. I am asking for military power not for personal gain, but for the future of the country and for the peace of the Dafeng Empire—!"

"And you, Crown Prince. I dare to say that with your ability, you are not fit to be the Crown Prince Regent of the Dafeng Empire."

As soon as these words came out, the court immediately fell into silence, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Qian and Crown Prince Li Mou. Li Qian's words were undoubtedly a great challenge to Crown Prince Li Mou, and also a direct questioning of the Crown Prince's authority.

Crown Prince Li Mou's face instantly turned livid. He stared at Li Qian, his eyes burning with anger. As the regent, he had always been a symbol of national stability, and no one had ever dared to question him. But today, the third prince Li Qian actually challenged his position in front of all the civil and military officials in the court.

"Li Qian, do you know what you are saying?" Prince Li Mou's voice was low and dangerous, as if it contained endless anger.

Hearing this, Li Qian met the gaze of Crown Prince Li Mou without flinching. There was no fear on his face. Instead, he said more firmly: "Brother, I know what I am talking about. It is because of your indecision, your wrong decisions, and your incompetence that our Dafeng Empire has fallen into the current predicament and passive situation. Your dereliction of duty and incompetence have plunged the Dafeng Empire into an unprecedented crisis. I think that even if you are unwilling to admit it, you must take responsibility for your dereliction of duty and the mistakes you have made. And it is best for you to withdraw from the position of Crown Prince Regent and hand over the military power in your hands. Otherwise, my Dafeng Empire will be ruined in your hands sooner or later-!"

These words were like a heavy hammer, hitting the heart of Crown Prince Li Mou hard. He could not refute Li Qian's words, because what Li Qian said was true. But he would never give up his position easily, because he knew what this position meant to him.

In the court, a contest of power and responsibility is quietly unfolding. All civil and military officials understand that this will be a difficult struggle, and who wins and who loses will directly affect the future of the Dafeng Empire.

Li Qian's words were very sharp, leaving almost no room for maneuver, but the meaning and determination contained in them should not be underestimated. His words were like a ray of fire, instantly stirring up the originally dull atmosphere in the court.

The ministers in the court began to whisper and split into two factions: the officials who supported Li Qian naturally hoped that Li Mou would hand over his military power and give up his identity and authority as the regent prince. They believed that Li Qian's determination and actions were for the long-term interests of the empire, and that given Li Mou's ability and the mistakes he had made, he was indeed no longer qualified to be the regent prince.

The officials who supported the prince were filled with anger. They glared at Li Qian and the officials who supported Li Qian. They believed that Li Qian's behavior and remarks were simply nonsense, and that it was rebellion and treason. He was trying to seize power and the throne. It was not for the benefit of the empire, but entirely for the purpose of seizing power from Li Qian and the position of prince regent.

There are also some officials who support other princes and sit on the sidelines to watch the fight. Their power is slightly weaker, and at this moment, they wish that Crown Prince Li Mou and Third Prince Li Qian would fight each other. In this way, perhaps the prince they support can take advantage of the opportunity and reap the benefits.

Of course, some relatively upright officials who have always remained neutral showed great worry. They believed that in the current severe situation of internal and external troubles, the princes should unite and resist the foreign enemies together. However, they ignored the safety of the empire and began to fight for power and profit when the enemy threat was not eliminated. They turned from covert to open and intensified. These officials understood that this power struggle between the princes would further aggravate the division within the imperial family of the Dafeng Empire, which would also pose a great threat to the stability and development of the Dafeng Empire, and might even directly lead to the decline of the Dafeng Empire...!

However, no matter how worried they were, this struggle for imperial power seemed inevitable, because they could not stop it at all and could only watch the situation continue to deteriorate.

Upstairs, listening to the ministers' discussions, Crown Prince Li Mou's face became increasingly cold. He looked deeply at Li Qian, his eyes flashing with unusually cold and complex emotions. Li Mou knew that Li Qian's abdication was not a momentary impulse, but a careful plan and long-term preparation behind it. Li Qian's goal was far from being as simple as just seizing military power. He had already bared his ferocious fangs, and his ambitions were fully exposed. Li Mou understood that Li Qian was determined to force him to abdicate, and he wanted to take the power of the entire empire into his hands.

Li Mou knew that this struggle was inevitable. But it was not the time to make a move. He had to see the reaction of every civil and military official. If he did not make a move, he would be invincible. Not only did he have to defend his power and status, but he also had to make the right choice for the future of the Dafeng Empire. He knew that the outcome of this struggle would determine the fate of the empire. He had to go all out and not retreat or hesitate.

So, Crown Prince Li Mou took a deep breath, swept his extremely cold eyes towards Li Qian and the civil and military officials, and slowly said: "What about you? Do you also think that this Crown Prince Regent should hand over his military power and then give up his position as Crown Prince Regent?" His voice sounded like it came from hell, and his eyes were like an eagle, as if without any emotion at all.

In the court, as soon as the Crown Prince Li Mou finished speaking, the atmosphere seemed to be frozen. It was silent, with only the Crown Prince Li Mou's voice echoing. It was so quiet that even the sound of a pin drop could be heard. In this tense situation, when they had to make a decision, the ministers hesitated. They looked at each other, exchanged complicated looks, but no one dared to express their opinions easily. Even those officials who usually supported the Third Prince Li Qian were silent at this moment, not daring to speak easily.

They knew that this issue involved not only the power and status of Crown Prince Li Mou, but also the future of the Dafeng Empire and the dignity of the royal family. Whoever spoke first might become a victim of this power struggle. Once the person they supported failed, what awaited them would be endless disasters and tragic fates, and the final outcome would be death without a burial place.

The atmosphere in the court became increasingly tense, as if a storm was about to break. Both Crown Prince Li Mou and Li Qian remained silent, waiting for someone to break the deadlock. However, the ministers seemed to be bound by an invisible force and could not move.

After a long while, an old minister who was loyal to the royal family and had great prestige stood up. He took a deep breath, looked at Crown Prince Li Mou and the third prince Li Qian with a firm gaze, and said in a deep voice: "All the princes are outstanding people, but the country has its own laws and the family has its own rules. With the enemy at hand, we, as important officials of the court, have the responsibility to serve the empire. At this critical moment, we should put aside our personal interests, proceed from the overall situation, and make the most wise decision."

He paused for a moment and continued, "I believe that the Crown Prince Li Mou has enough wisdom and ability to lead the empire out of its predicament and maintain the peace and stability of the Dafeng Empire."

Then, the old minister turned to the Third Prince Li Qian and said in the same respectful but more cautious tone: "Your Highness, you also have outstanding talents and prestige, which is undoubtedly the wealth of the empire. But at this critical moment, what we need is a leader who can unify command and stabilize the people's hearts."

Then, the old minister changed his tone and said more firmly: "The order of seniority is in order, and the crown prince is already exercising the responsibility of regent. He is the long-determined heir, and it is natural that he should inherit the empire. In order to avoid each ruling independently, reduce disputes and internal friction, and better unite to resist foreign enemies, this old minister earnestly requests that the crown prince immediately ascend the throne to boost the prestige of the country."

"presumptuous!"

Before Halba finished speaking, an angry voice interrupted him. An official who supported Li Qian stood up and glared at Halba, saying, "Halba, the throne of the empire is such a serious matter. It concerns the long-term peace and prosperity of the empire. How can you make decisions on your own?"