Just as he was thinking, the door was suddenly kicked open and several soldiers rushed in quickly, causing chaos.

"Protect King Jin! Protect King Jin quickly!" A trusted minister shouted hurriedly, but before he could react, he was subdued by Wu Junyao.

King Jin's expression changed drastically, and he roared, "How dare you! What are you doing?"

"Prince Jin, we are here to capture the traitor on the orders of the Emperor!" Wu Junyao responded coldly. His voice was like an icy blade, piercing into the heart of Prince Jin.

"How dare you, a bunch of dogs and slaves... Zhao Zheng, are you crazy?" King Jin saw that Zhao Zheng was among them and his face turned blue with anger.

Zhao Zheng did not answer, but responded to the King of Jin's question with a firm look, then took out a new imperial edict from behind and read it out loud: "The Emperor has specially ordered the Governor Wu Junyao and the garrison commander Zhao Zheng to capture the traitor King of Jin!"

King Jin completely collapsed. He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with despair and anger: "Impossible, this is impossible!"

"Prince Jin, your conspiracy has been exposed. Just surrender now. Perhaps you can keep your body intact." Jiang Yanwan approached calmly with a steady tone.

But the King of Jin suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha, good, very good! Do you think you can win like this? Then try it!" He suddenly drew his sword and stabbed towards Wu Junyao.

Wu Junyao was prepared and dodged the attack easily, knocking the King of Jin down with a backhand palm. Other soldiers stepped forward and firmly controlled the King of Jin and his confidants.

At this moment, the emperor personally came to the Prince of Jin's mansion, looked at the bound Prince of Jin, and said in a deep voice: "Prince of Jin, you have been plotting rebellion, harming others and yourself, and today you finally reaped the consequences."

Prince Jin snorted coldly, staring at the emperor: "Father, do you think you have won? As long as I die, you will never have peace!"

The emperor smiled faintly: "Then let us wait and see."

As the night deepened, the situation in Prince Jin's Mansion was finally stabilized, and everyone's hearts gradually calmed down.

Yun Ji was in the inner hall, gently caressing her belly which had not yet shown any signs of pregnancy. She knew that all this was destined, and she would be the key person to change her fate.

"Empress Yunji, Lord Wu Junyao wants to see you." The palace maid reported softly.

"Let him in." Yun Ji nodded with a smile.

Wu Junyao stepped into the inner hall and saw Yun Ji’s eyes full of determination and trust.

He knew that this weak woman was actually stronger than anyone else in her heart.

"Empress Yunji, the emperor has decided to make the baby in your womb the crown prince. What are your plans?" Wu Junyao went straight to the point.

Yun Ji smiled slightly: "Master Jun Yao, I have expected this. However, the situation is not stable now, so I still need your help."

"Your Majesty, don't worry. We will naturally do our best to protect you. However, we need to further consolidate the emperor's rule to deal with possible changes." Wu Junyao said seriously.

Yun Ji nodded: "I understand, especially the remnants of King Jin, they will never be willing to give up."

"That's right. Therefore, I think we must establish the title of crown prince as soon as possible and prepare for the future transfer of power." Wu Junyao suggested.

At this moment, the emperor walked into the inner hall. His old face showed some fatigue, but his eyes were still firm. "Yun Ji, Jun Yao's words make sense. I have decided to officially announce that the child in your belly will be the crown prince at the court meeting tomorrow."

Yun Ji bowed quickly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will do my best to teach my child to be a qualified heir."

The emperor nodded with satisfaction: "Yun Ji, I have always seen your loyalty and wisdom. I hope that the future prince can inherit your virtues and become a virtuous monarch."

The next morning, all the civil and military officials gathered in the court. The emperor sat high on the dragon throne, looking at everyone calmly, and announced an important decision.

"My lords, I have an announcement today. I have decided to make Yun Ji's son the crown prince, to pass on the imperial lineage and ensure the safety of the country."

As soon as the words fell, the court was in an uproar. Many ministers whispered among themselves, but no one dared to speak out against it, after all, this was the emperor's order.

As an important adviser to the Queen Mother, Jiang Yanwan immediately stepped forward to advise: "Your Majesty is wise. The decision to establish a crown prince is a blessing for all the people. We will do our best to assist him and contribute our humble efforts to the country."

Other ministers also echoed and expressed their willingness to support this decision. The emperor nodded with satisfaction and felt a little more at ease.

"Jun Yao, you are responsible for what happens next. Do your best to ensure the prince's safety." The emperor turned to Wu Jun Yao with a serious voice.

"I have fulfilled my mission." Wu Junyao bowed and agreed.

After the meeting, Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao went to the secret room together to discuss the next specific strategy again.

"Now that the appointment of the crown prince has been decided, we must take immediate action to eliminate the remaining followers of Prince Jin." Jiang Yanwan went straight to the point.

Wu Junyao nodded: "Yes, we already have a partial list of names, and we can defeat them one by one. But be careful not to alert the enemy."

Zhao Zheng also came to join the discussion. He felt deeply guilty about his previous mistakes and was now more cautious and meticulous: "Master Wu, Miss Jiang, I have a group of trained elites who may be able to come in handy."

Jiang Yanwan smiled: "That couldn't be better. We must unite as one and face the next challenge together."

Subsequently, they formulated a series of intensive action plans in detail, from eliminating the remaining hostile forces to stabilizing the political situation in the court, and every step was carefully arranged.

The night was as dark as ink, and Kyoto was silent. The elite troops led by Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao quietly set out and began to raid several key locations. For a moment, there were flashes of swords and shadows, and undercurrents surged.

Zhao Zheng personally led his troops to raid the hiding place of the remnants of King Jin's followers. He brandished his sword and fought bravely without fear.

Since Yun Ji was appointed as the mother of the crown prince, the situation in the palace has become increasingly complicated. She knows her situation well and dares not relax at all. The concubines in the palace are still respectful on the surface, but they speak coldly in private and regard her as a thorn in their eyes and a thorn in their flesh.

One evening, Yun Ji took a stroll in the imperial garden with a few maids, occasionally stroking her slightly bulging belly, thinking about the future growth of the prince. Suddenly, she heard a whisper not far away.

"Look at that Yun Ji, she was just a wild girl, but now she has become the mother of the crown prince, it's incredible."

"Humph, so what if you are so proud of yourself? I am afraid there are countless conspiracies and dirty tricks hidden behind it."

"The more favored she is, the more careful we have to be. She might do something to us one day."

Yun Ji did not stop, as if she did not hear those unpleasant words, but she sighed secretly in her heart. She knew that this kind of isolation and hostility would accompany her for a long time, but for the future of her children, she had to be strong.

"Your Majesty, ignore them, let's go back." The most loyal maid whispered.

Yun Ji smiled slightly: "It's okay, I'm used to these words. We must keep calm and put the overall situation first."

When they were returning to the palace, they suddenly ran into Imperial Concubine Zhao Yan. This Imperial Concubine was born in a famous family and was deeply favored by the emperor. She was always arrogant and had a prejudice against Yun Ji.

"Hey, isn't this Sister Yunji?" Zhao Yan asked with a fake smile, "Why are you walking alone? Don't you even have a sister to talk to?"

Yun Ji bowed calmly and said, "Please forgive me, my sister. I am not feeling well and cannot communicate with you too much."

Zhao Yan snorted coldly: "Don't act pitiful. You are the mother of the crown prince now, who dares to neglect you? It's just that, being in a high position, it is indeed glorious, but you also have to be careful not to be blown down by the wind, okay?"

Yun Ji smiled calmly: "Thank you for your concern, Sister Imperial Concubine. I will keep it in mind."

Zhao Yan's face changed when she heard this, and she was obviously irritated by Yun Ji's indifferent attitude. She was about to say something else, but she saw the eunuch chief eunuch Li Gonggong rushing over and reported breathlessly: "Your Highness, the Emperor invites you to go to the Imperial Study immediately."

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