Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 551: You Are Not Fighting Alone!

As soon as Pang Wenzheng spoke these words, the expression on Crown Prince Qi Junji’s face completely changed, becoming extremely unpleasant. He even stood up, pointing at Pang Wenzheng, tremblingly saying, "You, you..."

He wanted to scold him, but the words were stuck in his throat, unable to come out.

Pang Wenzheng was overjoyed at the sight, bowing earnestly to him.

"Your Highness, currently Kaiyang is experiencing a severe drought, and many have been dispatched from the court to Kaiyang for disaster relief. Li Qingmu and his wife have even left Shengjing, making this the best time to act. If we miss this opportunity, it will never come again!"

"Pang Wenzheng, how dare you, how audacious! You actually incite me to treason, you... ought to be cut to pieces!"

Pang Wenzheng squinted, knowing Qi Junji was just putting on a facade. As for the emperor’s throne, how could he not be tempted?

As for father and son?

Don’t kid yourself, the imperial family is heartless. Throughout history, how many emperors have killed crown princes? How many sons have committed treason against their fathers?

It’s all about the winners and losers.

"Your Highness, if my advice can make you ascend the throne, I would rather endure the punishment of a thousand cuts!"

Pang Wenzheng kept bowing, looking determined to face death, "I am guilty, I am guilty! I am but a hound in Your Highness’s service. If I cannot help you ascend to the throne, then I am disloyal and unjust. Such a disloyal and unjust person should indeed be cut to pieces!"

His words were truly loyal, and Pang Wenzheng’s acting was outstanding. He kept bowing until blood flowed from his forehead.

Such a sorrowful appearance, how could it not move someone?

Qi Junji quickly stepped forward, helping him up, and said with anguish, "Mr. Pang, why go to such lengths? Please, please, get up!"

Pang Wenzheng performed the drama of "thanking the lord for his grace" again, to which Qi Junji finally said, "Mr. Pang, it’s not that I am unwilling, but father has been on the throne for over thirty years, with many ministers and generals under him. We may not have any success."

As he spoke, his eyes gleamed with a strange light. The so-called lack of success was merely a way to test if Pang Wenzheng had a foolproof plan.

Pang Wenzheng lowered his voice, whispering, "Your Highness, the Emperor is guarded by the Imperial Army and experts from Yulong Pavilion, but these people are limited. As long as we employ a diversion and then strike swiftly..."

As he spoke, he made a hand gesture of cutting.

Qi Junji’s face slightly tremored, his voice trembling: "You... you want me to regicide?"

Pang Wenzheng squinted; this prince truly was useless, harboring criminal intent yet lacking the courage!

However, such a person is easier to control!

He chuckled quietly to himself, "What’s Your Highness speaking of? It’s just that His Majesty is getting old and should retire peacefully.

On the west side of the Imperial Palace, near Zhuqing Mountain, isn’t there a Sanqing Palace? Back then, the Great Virtuous and Holy Celestial Derivation Supreme Emperor secluded himself there. Now, letting His Majesty go there would allow him to rest properly!"

As Pang Wenzheng finished speaking, Qi Junji’s eyes flickered with uncertainty.

The so-called Great Virtuous and Holy Celestial Derivation Supreme Emperor can be traced back to the emperors of three dynasties prior, meaning it was from Qi Junji’s great-great-grandfather’s era.

At that time, the Great Virtuous and Holy Celestial Derivation Emperor wanted to pass the throne to the Crown Prince according to ancestral laws, rightfully so, and this Crown Prince was a benevolent and reputable man.

However, when Emperor Tianyan was waging wars across the land with military generals, the Third Prince achieved significant military successes. In a moment of drunkenness, the Emperor carelessly mentioned wanting to make him emperor in the future.

Such hopes cannot be given, for they lead to endless troubles.

The Third Prince felt that the vast territories were won by his efforts for the Emperor. Was it fair to hand them to the Crown Prince?

Besides, the father had promised him.

Thus, upon learning that the father did not plan to pass the throne to him, he grew furious and orchestrated the Tiansheng Incident, staging a coup at Xuanwu Gate, killing his brother and imprisoning his father!

But after all, it was ancient times. Benevolence, filial piety, and propriety hung prominently. The succeeding emperor dared not flaunt his actions too openly, so he built a palace at the foot of Zhuqing Mountain, called it Sanqing Palace, for the Supreme Emperor to reside.

This veiled house arrest was truly appalling!

Yet the emperor who seized the throne was indeed a talented one, working diligently to rectify his faults, resulting in the greatest prosperity Dazhou had seen since its founding!

Upon considering this, Crown Prince Qi Junji’s gaze shifted.

Pang Wenzheng knew that he was tempted.

History is the best mirror; others succeeded, why can’t I?

Although the ancestors committed wrongdoings, they established a prosperous era. Isn’t that an achievement? The common folks know nothing, as long as they’re well-fed and clothed, who cares who’s emperor?

As for how the Historians record it?

Ha, the victors write history, as an emperor, wouldn’t I have the final say? If you insist on writing the real history, fine, I’ll just eliminate you and find an obedient Historian, wouldn’t that work?

History is written by the victors!

Qi Junji took a deep breath, a sense of inexplicable grandeur suddenly echoed in his heart. At this moment, he wished he could just look up and shout.

"Good, good, good..." He repeated ’good’ three times, looking at Pang Wenzheng with a profound gaze, "Pang Aiqing, do you have confidence in this matter?"

"Your Highness, without confidence, how could I suggest this? Wouldn’t that be placing you in a position of disloyalty and unfiliality?"

"Then... what about the harem?"

Qi Junji asked tremblingly. His empress mother was too difficult to manage, and she was also the one who killed his mother...

However, in the face of such significant imperial interests, nothing else mattered. If he dared do this to his father, why care about a mother who passed away long ago?

"Your Highness can rest assured. Her Majesty will not interfere, but once we succeed, she will definitely mobilize the maternal power to help us stabilize internally and externally!"

After some thought, he added, "Your Highness, you are not fighting alone. The Xue Family is watching in silence behind!"

The Xue Family, of course, referred to Empress Dowager Xue.

Since the last failed uprising of remnants from Chen Country, the Xue Family had been implicated, greatly weakened, forcing Empress Dowager Xue to remain cautious in seclusion within the palace.

But that does not mean they have conceded.

Temporary patience is merely waiting for a later eruption and attack!

Once an opportunity arises, these people will turn into sharp swords, cutting through all obstacles!

"Indeed!"

Qi Junji nodded, his eyes flickering with brilliance.

"Father has not been friendly to noble families and dignitaries, even intending to gradually strip them of their benefits and power, so these years, he has always been at odds with them!

This has led to overt and covert struggles between the two sides, previously under control because he had the military, but if I succeed..."

Qi Junji once again took a deep breath, feeling his chest filled with ambition, "If I win and show preferential treatment to the noble families, they will surely side with me at once, they might even help guide public opinion!"

"Your Highness’s words are truly excellent!"

Pang Wenzheng bowed, his eyes filled with delight.