Chapter 870: Chapter 804: I Will Depose the Crown Prince!

“No, no, Zhang San, don’t misunderstand me. I’m just worried that getting too involved in such matters concerning the Red Dust Immortal might be bad for you. You see, Li Moxian didn’t participate in the battle for the Red Dust Immortal on the Imperial Path back then, right? It’s because these things pertain to the struggle for Qi Luck, which is mysterious and nebulous. If not handled properly, it’s easy to jeopardize oneself.”

Zhang San nodded slightly, estimating that Lu Qianqiu probably didn’t have any other intentions.

Then Zhang San suddenly thought of something and tapped Lu Qianqiu.

“By the way, recently, the new Red Dust Immortal from the All Things Path, Candle Dragon, came to me about something very important concerning our Imperial Path.”

“What is it?”

“He said he feels that our Imperial Path might fracture once in the future.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Qianqiu broke out in a cold sweat.

Zhang San only knew about this fracturing incident, but had no clear concept of it.

However, Lu Qianqiu was very familiar with the Imperial Path.

At that moment, Zhang San noticed Lu Qianqiu’s face turned pale.

“Senior Lu, I know this matter is serious, but your expression suggests it’s even more serious than I imagined!”

Lu Qianqiu whispered, “That’s because you don’t know how terrifying it is when the Imperial Path fractures. Although each reorganization after the fracturing makes the Imperial Path more complete and powerful, even greatly aiding the development of the martial path. It’s like establishing anew after a great upheaval. But…”

“For the world, it means enduring a huge catastrophe!”

“For the people, it’s a matter of life and death tragedy!”

“So, if there’s a way to prevent the fracturing of the Imperial Path, then it shouldn’t fracture! That’s why, in the historical books, you clearly see many dynasties nearing their end, with the Emperor being muddle-headed and officials corrupt and incompetent, yet there are still people trying every means to uphold the orthodoxy of the Imperial Court. It’s not that they are stubborn, but because they know once the Imperial Path fractures, there will be a huge catastrophe!”

Upon hearing this, Zhang San also began to worry.

“Moreover, there’s another matter, during the previous simulations at our Offering Hall, it was predicted that the position of the Red Dust Immortal within the Imperial Path might soon change, but it wasn’t detected that the Imperial Path would fracture thereafter. So I must return immediately and have everyone simulate the future of the Imperial Path again.”

Having said this, Lu Qianqiu glanced at Zhang San and advised, “Zhang San, for now, don’t tell anyone about this matter. Including the potential change in the position of the Red Dust Immortal within the Imperial Path, which I mentioned earlier, do not inform anyone.”

Zhang San nodded slightly.

After all, speaking of such matters could result in the death penalty.

Especially if Emperor Kaihuang finds out.

“Of course I understand, rest assured.”

The two bid farewell at this point, and Zhang San headed directly to the Kindness and Longevity Palace where Emperor Kaihuang resided.

Meanwhile, in the Kindness and Longevity Palace, Emperor Kaihuang was seated on his bed in his sleeping chamber, furiously smashing things.

Several palace maids and eunuchs nearby knelt on the ground, scared speechless.

Emperor Kaihuang looked at the letter in his hand and couldn’t help but become furious.

“Where is the Leader of the Golden Guard, Huerlai!? Get him over here to see me!”

There was no response from those kneeling on the ground.

“I must be blind! To have trusted the Crown Prince so much! He…he…he actually…”

Midway through his speech, the enraged Emperor Kaihuang grabbed the last remaining lamp on the table beside the bed and smashed it on the ground.

With a bang.

The lamp hit the ground and rolled towards the door.

Just then, a foot took a step inside, picked up the lamp from the floor, and walked in holding it with both hands.

“Emperor Kaihuang, please calm down. It’s one thing to smash other things, but if this lamp is broken, there’ll be no light, and with no light, how can one see the hope of this world.”

Emperor Kaihuang looked up and saw that the person who entered was Zhang San.

“Zhang San, you’ve returned?”

Zhang San’s heart sank, realizing that Emperor Kaihuang was unaware of his return.

It seems that during Crown Prince Yang Quan’s control, the ailing Emperor Kaihuang had completely lost his grip on the court.

After all, Emperor Kaihuang’s Imperial Guards were all Prince’s men now, probably the entire Kindness and Longevity Palace was staffed with people loyal to the Crown Prince.

“Yes! I have just returned from Longyou Road and am preparing to report the happenings there to Emperor Kaihuang. Also, there are many major matters ahead that require your decisions.”

Emperor Kaihuang exhaled heavily, feeling much relieved upon hearing Zhang San’s words.

At this moment, despite his long illness, he suddenly felt a sense of regaining control over the empire.

“The matters of Longyou Road can wait, you should take a look at this first.”

Emperor Kaihuang tossed the letter in his hand over.

Zhang San quickly placed the lamp down and picked up the letter.

His face broke into a sweat upon reading it.

The letter was from the Crown Prince to the Imperial Guard, Huerlai, stating that the deputy minister Wen Chudao had already made all arrangements, and soon, Huerlai’s brother, Hu’er, would be sent to Sword South Path in the Emperor’s name to execute King of Shu, Yang Ling.

Once Hu’er returned, he would be promoted and honored.

Assuring Huerlai that the Hu Family would certainly become a Pillar of the State in the Great Sui in the future.

However, something must have gone wrong when delivering this letter, as it ended up in Emperor Kaihuang’s hands.

Zhang San, although anticipating that Crown Prince Yang Quan was secretly engaging in some unsavory activities, never expected him to make a move against his own flesh and blood before becoming Emperor.

What’s more disturbing is, if you’re committing wicked deeds, don’t let yourself be discovered!

At this moment, Zhang San glanced awkwardly at Emperor Kaihuang and placed the letter beside the lamp on the table.

Seeing the somewhat dim lighting in the palace, Zhang San lit the lamp.

“Emperor Kaihuang, please don’t be angry. There may be some misunderstanding here. Why not summon the Crown Prince to inquire? It might be someone framing the Crown Prince.”

Previously, Zhang San might have helped Emperor Kaihuang.

But now, knowing that once the Imperial Path fractures, it spells disaster for the entire world, Zhang San naturally had to consider the lives of many.

“Framing!? When he was assassinated by the former Crown Prince, I sensed something was wrong, but took it as a test. Never imagining, this vile creature would lay a hand on his own brother! Yang Ling is his biological brother! Zhang San, summon someone over! I’m going to depose the Crown Prince!”

As Emperor Kaihuang’s words just left his mouth, Crown Prince Yang Quan, accompanied by several high-ranking court officials, entered through the palace gate.

Upon entering, Yang Quan clasped his fists and bowed respectfully towards Emperor Kaihuang, seemingly unfazed by the recent remark, and courteously performed a deep salute.

“Your son pays respect to Father Emperor!”