The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

The emperor opened his eyes wide and tried to struggle desperately, but he could not speak and his body could not move.

Shangguan Haitong looked at the Queen and Imperial Concubine: "Everyone is here, let's talk about the death of Concubine Shu first. Chanyan said that due to the coercion and threats of the nobles, the Emperor and the Queen had to sacrifice Concubine Shu. And by some strange coincidence, the poison was almost given to Imperial Concubine."

Dong Ruosheng looked at the queen in shock: "It's you? Why did you hurt her? She treated you sincerely."

The queen lowered her eyes and clenched the Buddhist beads in her hand: "I was born into the Wang family and never had a choice. I wanted to fight with her and create the future together. But I am not just me. I am the daughter of the Wang family, carrying the honor of my family and the lives of my relatives."

At the last minute, she changed her mind.

Someone was sent to send the poison to another place, but it happened to be discovered by Shu Fei.

Shu Fei was forced to death, and she was so unwilling to accept it.

She wanted to break free from the Wang family's control and suppress the imperial power.

There is only one way to go, a difficult and bloody way...

Xie Qiuguang walked to the bedside with a complicated expression, looked at his dying father and asked, "Why did you kill my mother?"

Shu Fei took out a bottle, walked forward and shook it under the emperor's nose.

The emperor regained some strength and opened his mouth to defend himself: "I don't want to kill her... How could I want to kill her... The nobles forced me. My son, you were still young. Father and mother can't lose you. If one must be sacrificed..."

"You're lying." Shangguan Haitong ruthlessly exposed the lie. "At that time, Concubine Shu had already contacted the nobles and the two sides reached a cooperation. It was obvious that you felt threatened and wanted to get rid of them as soon as possible. But you didn't dare to admit it and had to push the responsibility onto others."

"No, it's not." The emperor widened his eyes.

No, no...

Shangguan Haitong said in a cold tone: "It has always been the case that the victors are the kings and the losers are the bandits. If you win, I would admire you for admitting it openly. But after you have done the deed, you are trying to cover it up and act like a love saint. Such behavior is so dirty and disgusting."

The winner is the king, the loser is the bandit.

Empress Shufei was defeated and they had nothing to say.

Why do you still have to pretend to be in love, desecrating the dead and disgusting the living?

Perhaps the nobles will go back on their word and want to kill Concubine Shu before they feel at ease.

But that is not an excuse for an emperor to do something but not admit it, disguising the power struggle as a love affair.

The emperor looked at Xie Qiuguang and said, "You said you would not kill your father and be unfilial. You won't kill me. You won't..."

"Of course the prince won't. I am the one who killed you." Concubine Shu stepped forward, "I volunteered to enter the palace and poisoned you every day. The prince has no idea what I did. I am the one who killed the king, I am the one who will be infamous for eternity, and I am the one who will get my retribution."

This is not just her belief, it is also the common belief of many people who are willing to sacrifice their lives for this.

Xie Qiuguang closed his eyes in grief.

After all, he was unable to live up to his mother's expectations and become an upright and honest gentleman.

He did not kill his father himself, but he fanned the flames and watched him die without helping.

He is a mean man...

Shangguan Haitong was extremely rational: "Next, let's discuss the candidate for the throne. I recommend the third prince."

what? !

Except Xie Qiuguang, everyone else was surprised.

The queen looked at the prince and asked, "Why not choose him?"

Dong Ruosheng didn't understand either.

All this trouble is not for the throne?

Shangguan Haitong smiled slightly: "Now let me tell you about my ideal. I want to be the heroine of the world."

For this reason, the process of the third prince ascending the throne is essential.

The Queen said seriously: "When the Emperor passes away, I can rule the country from behind the curtain. I can give you what you want."

"You can't give it to me." Shangguan Haitong shook her head slightly.

"Why?"

"The timing isn't right."

The queen was stunned. Was it the wrong time? She clenched her fists and said, "I can do it."

Xie Qiuguang lamented, "Empress, you really can't do it. Not only can you not hold the throne firmly, you can't change the situation in the world. This is the general trend. What we are fighting against is not an individual, not a certain group. It is history and the world."

Dong Ruosheng seemed to understand a little: "Then when is the right time?"

Shangguan Haitong sincerely expressed her blueprint: "The third prince ascended the throne and died of illness three years later. The youngest prince ascended the throne but abdicated due to his young age. Women entered the court as officials, prime ministers, and emperors. The true history books will be announced to the world, and the laws will be changed to benefit children."

There was complete silence. Dong Ruosheng couldn't help but stand up and asked, "Have you thought about things that far ahead?"

"I've been doing more than just thinking about it." Shangguan Haitong stared at the queen, "You can't do what I said."

Dong Ruosheng looked at the queen and had to admit that this was correct.

The queen's fingers trembled slightly; she really couldn't do it.

If she sits in that position, she is more likely to become a puppet of the Wang family.

Concubine Shu pondered for a moment and said, "You chose the third prince because of your cousin? Only when the third prince ascends the throne can she rule the country from behind the curtain after his death. Also, because the new emperor is young, she will have all the power. When the time is right, she will officially ascend the throne and be called the empress."

Shangguan Haitong nodded: "This is the best route for the people. There is no need to start a war, and it will not harm people's livelihood."

No matter how bloody it is, it is all a matter for the court.

People should continue to live their lives as usual.

The queen was shocked and she considered the people first in the power struggle.

She looked at the prince, then at Shangguan Haitong.

If that were the future, she would be willing to contribute.

Dong Ruosheng understood the message and raised his hand: "Take me with you for such a future."

Once upon a time, Shu Fei's sister had also painted a beautiful blueprint for her.

Too good to be true.

This blueprint is beautiful, but down to earth.

She believed that it would succeed.

Concubine Shu bowed solemnly: "Please let us do our part."

Shangguan Haitong's eyebrows curved. The seeds planted by Concubine Shu have sprouted.

She bowed in return, "Final discussion, how to deal with the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince."

As for her son, the queen sighed: "Let him be a rich and idle man."

Dong Ruosheng curled his lips: "Just now, I didn't know who it was, but I still wanted him to ascend the throne. Don't you think about whether he is that kind of material? Either he will become a puppet, or he will be overthrown by others. Do you really think that position is easy to sit on? You won't even know how to die when the time comes."

"Can you please shut up? No one will think you are dumb if you don't speak." The queen said impatiently.

When Xie Qiuguang looked at this scene, he felt as if he had returned to his childhood when his mother was still alive.

At that time, the Queen also loved to quarrel with the Imperial Concubine, and my mother would always smile and try to smooth things over.

He once thought that the two had a bad relationship and was worried that they would fight.

The mother smiled and said, "They are so close. Friendship between girls is very beautiful. Let me tell you a secret, whoever the emperor turns over every night, the other one will be so happy that she will burn incense. If it weren't for the family, who would want to serve an old man?"

The little boy didn’t understand why his father didn’t look old.

"Ah, these are our little secrets. Don't tell your father. Also, you must be loyal to your sweetheart in the future, and don't fall in love with everyone you see. Otherwise, I will beat you to death the first time. I don't ask much of you, just don't be a scumbag. Got it?"

Xie Qiuguang scratched his head. His mother didn't have high hopes for him?

Memories gone wrong?