The Prince Yu felt uneasy.
His daughter, whom he had doted on since childhood, was now to be used as a pawn by him.
The person behind the curtain spoke again, "When you become emperor in the future, you will have countless sons and daughters. What is one daughter?"
"Moreover, you are not abandoning her. You are merely asking her to endure hardship for a few days. Once Lan Fan becomes the National Preceptor and helps you seize the throne, you will achieve your long-held wish."
"At that time, you can bestow upon her the title of princess, making her second only to yourself and revered by all. For her, is this not a case of enduring humiliation for a greater cause?"
Prince Yu nodded but remained silent.
The man in black was clearly displeased with his indecisive attitude.
He flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
"If you cannot even overcome this small matter, then there is no need to ask me about future endeavors."
"Sir! Sir, please do not be angry!"
Prince Yu's uncanny foresight, even predicting the events at the Lingjiu Palace with such accuracy, was all thanks to this gentleman's guidance.
Although he himself did not know who this gentleman was, everything the gentleman pointed out had come to pass.
If Lan Fan was a capable person of the Lan clan, then this gentleman was truly the pinnacle of capable individuals.
Whether he could seize the throne in the future depended on him!
"Sir, please stay. It is this king who has been foolish. How can a mere daughter hinder this king's progress?"
Prince Yu immediately put on a smiling face and said, "Sir, please do not be angry. This king apologizes!"
The man in black remained silent, still watching him from behind the curtain.
Prince Yu immediately asked again, "Sir, although this king has spread news, accusing the National Preceptor of colluding with the Emperor's concubines, he is still the National Preceptor in the hearts of the people. What... should be done about this?"
The man in black looked up and glanced at the dim sky outside.
"Tomorrow..."
He smiled faintly and said, "It is time to establish some authority."
...
The imperial palace was under exceptionally tight guard tonight, especially the Emperor's sleeping quarters.
"There is still no news of Prince Xuan's attack. I fear he will not be able to return immediately."
Yang Xun, who had received the news, had finally managed to invite Prince Jing.
Although Chu Wang had received medical treatment from Chu Qianli after his previous injury, he had been too severely wounded.
While he could come now, his cultivation had not fully recovered.
"Your Highness, did you encounter any obstacles when you came out?" Yang Xun asked quietly.
Chu Wang was walking quickly towards the secret chamber.
He shook his head and said, "I came in haste and did not bring any guards, so I did not attract the attention of those martial artists."
"However, now that I am out, they have likely received the news. It will be difficult to leave again."
Chu Wang had not expected that a false rumor about the Heaven and Earth Lock would render him virtually immobile.
A group of martial artists had infiltrated the imperial city, all possessing strange martial arts and being masters.
They were all focused on the Heaven and Earth Lock and the rumored rare treasure within it.
He was supposed to be the Emperor's right-hand man, but due to the unknown source of this rumor, his left and right arms were essentially broken.
Could it be that Prince Yu had deliberately spread this news?
"Your Highness, you are the leader of the Emperor's trusted confidantes. At this time, Your Highness must step forward."
Yang Xun was merely a commander and could not even enter the imperial court.
In terms of influence in the court, it was undoubtedly Prince Jing who held the most sway.