"What lofty ambitions?"

Gong Wang Jiang Huan wore an innocent expression. "What lofty ambitions could I possibly have?"

The surrounding princes exchanged knowing smiles. Still pretending at this point!

Jiang Sheng chuckled coldly. "Gong Wang, we're all sensible people here. What's the point of putting on an act?"

Jiang Huan remained utterly perplexed. "What am I acting like?"

Seeing Jiang Huan's lack of cooperation, Jiang Sheng let out a heavy snort.

The snort startled Gong Wang.

It even brought back memories of his childhood when Jiang Sheng used to bully him.

At the thought of those times, Jiang Huan's face filled with fear. He glanced around before running to hide behind Yao Shouxin.

Then, poking his head out, Jiang Huan braved his fear and said, "Jiang Sheng, we're both princes now. What do you want?"

Seeing Jiang Huan's cowardly behavior, Jiang Sheng burst into laughter.

The other vassal kings joined in.

They had thought Gong Wang would be their greatest rival, but he turned out to be such a weakling.

With this performance, the ministers at court would certainly not choose Gong Wang.

Yao Shouxin was initially shocked by Gong Wang's demeanor, even wondering if suggesting Gong Wang as the successor had been a mistake.

But Yao Shouxin's wisdom quickly led him to another question.

A mere snort from Jiang Sheng had terrified Gong Wang to such an extent, revealing just how timid he was.

Yet, such a timid person had traveled all the way from his fiefdom to the capital, risking everything. Why?

Yao Shouxin couldn't find the answer, but Jiang Sheng and the other vassal kings who had mustered troops couldn't wait any longer.

The men were in position; if they didn't act now, when would they?

Of course, they still needed a reason.

Jiang Sheng raised his arm and shouted, "Everyone, His Majesty has been harmed by treacherous officials! As His Majesty's younger brothers, we must enter the capital and eliminate the villains!"

Several princes who thought they could compete with Jiang Sheng immediately echoed, "Enter the capital and eliminate the villains!"

After shouting the slogan, Jiang Sheng turned to stare at Yao Shouxin.

"Lord Yao, I know you have been deceived by wicked men. This prince advises you to turn back now. We can promise not to hold you accountable!"

Wang Yaohui nodded in agreement upon hearing Jiang Sheng's words.

As expected of Tang Wang, he knew how to win over Yao Shouxin by offering amnesty.

Just as Yao Shouxin was about to speak, Gong Wang poked his head out from behind him again.

"Wait!"

Everyone's attention turned to Gong Wang.

He furrowed his brow and squinted his eyes, looking puzzled. "What did you just say? His Majesty has been harmed by treacherous officials?"

Upon hearing this, a flash of anger crossed Jiang Sheng's eyes.

Was he questioning his justification for using force?

"Or what?"

Jiang Sheng stared coldly at Gong Wang. "Could it be that His Majesty was harmed by Gong Wang?"

"How could that be!"

Gong Wang immediately panicked. "Tang Wang, don't speak nonsense!"

Jiang Sheng then shouted, "Then get out of the way! You're obstructing my efforts to eliminate the villains in the capital. Could it be that you're in league with them? Tell me, are you the one behind the villains?"

The other vassal kings were dumbfounded.

As expected of Tang Wang, he had managed to connect Gong Wang to the assassination of His Majesty!

Jiang Sheng was extremely pleased with himself.

This was a tactic he had just thought of. After entering the capital, they would need someone to take the blame for the disaster. And who better than Gong Wang, the Emperor's own brother!

After being smeared with such dirt, even the gentle Gong Wang couldn't stand it.

He stepped out from behind Yao Shouxin and glared at Jiang Sheng. "Who told you that something happened to His Majesty?"

His words instantly silenced the previously noisy crowd.

It was eerily quiet.

Everyone stared wide-eyed at Jiang Huan, wondering if they had misheard.

While everyone was still in shock, Yao Shouxin understood.

He had been wondering why the weak-willed Gong Wang had traveled all the way to the capital.

Now he finally knew!

It was by His Majesty's order!

After the initial shock, Jiang Sheng also regained his senses.

He looked at Jiang Huan with a mixture of shock and anger. "Jiang Huan, what nonsense are you spouting!"

Even the gentle Jiang Huan couldn't tolerate his own brother being falsely declared dead.

He glared at Jiang Sheng. "His Majesty is doing well at the Gong Wang residence. Who told you something happened to him?"

As he spoke, Gong Wang took out the proof that Jiang Chen had given him from his robes.

These words finally brought everyone back to their senses.

His Majesty wasn't dead?

He was staying at the Gong Wang residence?

After regaining their senses, all the princes were horrified.

If His Majesty wasn't dead, then what were they doing here?

They had been tricked!

Immediately, a vassal king disregarded all etiquette and turned to flee, wishing he could disappear from the spot.

Tang Wang was terrified. Jiang Chen wasn't dead!

Then his plan to attack the capital...

He quickly looked at his father-in-law, Wang Yaohui, only to find that Wang Yaohui's expression was similar to his own.

All their plans were based on the premise that something had happened to Jiang Chen!

But now, Jiang Chen was alive and well!

Didn't that mean their actions were tantamount to treason?

In an instant, Jiang Sheng began to tremble.

Trembling along with him were those vassal kings who had mustered troops.

It was over!

That was the first thought that crossed their minds.

Wang Yaohui took a deep breath and shouted, "Everyone, we have no way out now! We can only forcefully attack the capital!"

The vassal kings looked at Wang Yaohui in shock.

Attacking the capital when His Majesty wasn't dead was simply rebellion!

That was a capital crime!

Several vassal kings immediately began to retreat.

Jiang Sheng also realized that with Jiang Chen alive, he had no way out!

Clang—

Jiang Sheng drew his long saber and glared fiercely at the vassal kings who were trying to escape.

"Brothers, if anyone dares to leave today, don't blame my saber for being merciless!"

As he spoke, Jiang Sheng's eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was ferocious, like a beast about to devour someone.

Seeing this, the vassal kings who were about to slip away quickly stopped in their tracks.

Seeing that everyone had been restrained, Jiang Sheng shouted, "Brothers, given Jiang Chen's temperament, even if you retreat now, do you think he will let you off?"

The vassal kings fell silent.

They all knew the answer in their hearts.

"Since we're all going to die anyway, why not fight for our lives? If we succeed, there might be a glimmer of hope!"

Jiang Sheng first threatened and then persuaded, immediately swaying many vassal kings.

Seeing this, Jiang Sheng finally raised his arm and shouted, "If we gain the world, I will share it with you all!"

Wang Yaohui looked at Jiang Sheng in shock.

He had never known about this decision.

But when he saw the excited expressions on the faces of the other vassal kings, he knew Jiang Sheng had done the right thing.

When all the vassal kings were united in their hatred, Jiang Sheng suddenly swung his saber towards the capital and roared, "Kill your way into the capital!"

When Yao Shouxin saw the ruthless look on Wang Yaohui's face, he immediately led Gong Wang back into the capital. At the same time, he ordered all eight gates of the capital to be closed, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving.

When they received his order, the gatekeepers were somewhat puzzled.

But soon, the generals knew just how correct Yao Shouxin's order was.