After rebirth, I rejected the Regent, but he pursued me instead

Later, Song Qi Yan had no intention of letting Song Shian go easily, because even if he was innocent, no matter which crime Wei Qingyue committed, Song Shian would not be able to escape easily, not to mention the pain of matricide, which was not so easily healed.

However, the rebellion in the Western Regions has just been quelled, and wars have broken out again everywhere. The world is in turmoil. If the affairs in the palace were to be spread out, it would only cause more chaos and disturb people's hearts.

So after several discussions between him and Ye Xianzhou, they decided to use the imperial seal to sign the unstamped decree to depose the empress.

They covered up everything and announced to the public that the queen was deposed and the crown prince died of illness. In fact, they fed Song Shian a memory-breaking pill, demoted him to a commoner, made him lose all his memories, and deposited him in a government office in a remote area that was relatively decent.

Think about it, even if he lost everything, Song Shian's talent was enough for him to stand firm in the world, thus fulfilling Wei Qingyue's last wish.

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In the palace, Song Qiyan stepped on the last imperial edict left for him by Song Chengzhong and naturally sat on the throne.

It seems that since the crown prince was deposed and the second prince was removed for treason, the throne naturally fell on his head.

But if he sits on the throne in the name of Song Qi Yan, it seems that he is not qualified enough.

Because the rumors outside always make his position feel uneasy and shaky.

After all, it is a fact that he is not Song Chengzhong's son. The world does not know and is not sure. Song Chengzhong's treatment of him over the years has long made him not a true heir in the eyes of loyal ministers.

Therefore, once rumors spread, he would only be accused of regicide and matricide.

Just when he was wavering and in a dilemma, Ye Xianzhou handed Song Qiyan the imperial edict that Song Chengzhong had already drafted and had kept hidden for many years.

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"Your Majesty, I deserve to die. I betrayed you."

"Why did Prime Minister Ye say this?"

Seeing Ye Xianzhou suddenly kneeling down, Song Qi Yan was very puzzled. Over the years, Ye Xianzhou had always been by his side and had never done anything unfaithful, except... he had never mentioned the matter of Song Chengzhong to him.

"Your Majesty, the dynasty has lost its emperor, and it's time for someone to take his place."

"Do you want me to take this position?"

Song Qi Yan frowned and looked at Ye Xianzhou's thoughts. He had always wanted to take the opportunity to ascend to the throne, but the world was not at peace now, the emperor, empress, and princes had passed away one after another, and the rumors outside were enough to keep him out of the temple.

"Don't you understand my current situation?"

"I understand, of course. That's why I apologize to the prince."

As he spoke, Ye Xianzhou handed the imperial edict hidden in his sleeve to Song Qiyan, "You will understand when you see it, Your Majesty."

Song Qi Yan took it and slowly unfolded the imperial edict which seemed to have been hidden for more than a year.

His eyes passed over the familiar handwriting, and when he read to the end, his hand trembled, and the imperial edict fell to the ground. Song Qiyan frowned and glared, and for a moment he lost his mind. He pinched Ye Xianzhou's neck and asked.

"What is going on? Why did my father write this false imperial decree? Could it be that he had already planned to announce to the world that I am his heir? He has refused to clarify this to anyone for many years, and only mentioned it to me. How can he be willing to tell the world now that a foreign child is his true successor?"

Song Qiyan pointed at the imperial edict that had fallen to the ground. It clearly stated, "If I die without leaving a will, the succession can start with my children, Shi'an, Yuheng, and Yan'er, and they will be appointed in the order of succession. No one may disobey."

It was natural for the eldest son to succeed to the throne, but Song Chengzhong seemed to have anticipated that the future crown prince would not be Song Shian, and he secretly left a will in advance, acknowledging the relationship between Song Qiyan and him. This was a deliberate act, as if he was just clearing the rumors behind Song Qiyan and paving the way for him.

Because as the third prince he should have the least right to inherit the throne, and because of his status, he is at the center of attention, so even if he sits on the throne, it will be difficult for him to keep it stable.

But once Song Chengzhong left his will, no one dared to disobey the imperial edict, and indirectly acknowledged that Song Qiyan was also qualified to be the crown prince, so he could ascend the throne naturally.

But he just couldn't understand why Song Chengzhong, who had never clarified things for him, would issue this impossible decree knowing their true relationship.

He asked with a frown and a cold look.

"Ye Xianzhou, what on earth are you hiding from me?!"

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