Chapter 994: Clear the Court, Eradicate Demons

been allies for over a decade, their interests intertwined. Even if he rebelled, the cost would be too high. He's getting older and can no longer bear the burden. Below him, he has no sons, only one d...Chapter 994: Clear the Path, Slay the Demons

“Solve your own problems. Whether you cry to others or keep them to yourself, it's all useless in the end. So why bring bad news back from outside”

Li Chen casually replied and looked at Gong Huiyu, smiling and saying, "Are you jealous"

Jealous >

Gong Huiyu didn't understand what it meant to be jealous.

But her temperament certainly wouldn't ask, she just gave Li Chen a cold glance and then lowered her head to look at her book.

There is still one day left until the wedding of the East Palace.

The entire East Palace, and even the entire imperial palace, began preparing for tomorrow's grand wedding.

All procedures, including decoration, etiquette, security, and so on, were handled by officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Zongren Temple.

This wedding is also somewhat meant to celebrate the Emperor's new reign, so it's not just a big event for the East Palace, but a major event for the entire capital city.

Several days in advance, the government began cleaning and redecorating the streets and alleys of the capital city, while the palace grounds underwent a dramatic transformation.

Everything that needed replacing was replaced, everything that needed repairing was repaired immediately. Even the palace maids and eunuchs, as well as the guards on duty, all donned new clothes and armor. At the very least, everyone wore a happy expression on their face.

This is considered the biggest happy event in the capital in recent years. It's the wedding of the Crown Prince, who is acting as regent, to his bride. Therefore, no one inside or outside dares to neglect it, at least on the surface.

And on this day, a second imperial edict appeared out of the blue.

Compared to the previous edict, this second one from Li Yinhou is even more fiery in its language. Not only does it list all of Li Chen's transgressions since becoming Crown Prince, but the different titles used for him reveal a shift in attitude.

In the proclamation, Li Yinhǔ acted throughout as the Eighth Prince, while addressing Li Chén directly by his name.

Anyone with even a modicum of political acumen and experience can see that this proclamation is effectively a declaration of war, a formal declaration of war against Li Chen.

"As for our ancestors, they have passed down the lineage of the Li family. The descendants should always strive to be strong and never give up. If one encounters an unprincipled or cruel person, prioritize the nation and the greater good, and jointly condemn them."

Inside the Xizheng Hall, Li Chen threw the handwritten copy of the proclamation onto the table and sneered, "Li Yinhu is going to make a move. He's brought up everything Taizu warned about."

Xu Changqing, standing before Li Chen, bowed slightly and said, "In the history of our Great Qin Dynasty, there has never been a prince who attacked his elder brother so ruthlessly, let alone the Crown Prince acting as Regent. This edict is tantamount to rebellion."

"Though we are siblings, sharing the same bloodline, I cannot stand idly by and watch our ancestral foundation crumble. With my father's health failing, I must take up arms to purge the traitors from the court and restore order according to our ancestral laws."

"This sentence is a harbinger of war."

"Clear the way for the virtuous, eliminate demons."

Li Chen said indifferently, “This lord, this demonic prodigy, is me. I want to see how he cleans up and removes me.”

Xu Changqing immediately said: "My humble servant is willing to offer his remaining life for Your Highness."

Waving his hand, Li Chen said: "You can't lift anything with this hand and you can't carry anything on your shoulders. You should still do your own clerical work well."

But Xu Changqing was also eager, and he immediately said: "Your Highness, I can also draw my sword and fight for you."

Li Chen let out a hearty laugh and was about to speak when an announcement came from outside.

"Your Highness, Grand General Su Zhen'ting of the Five Armies Commandery and General Hu Shifan of Liaodong, request an audience."

Li Chen's eyes lit up, overjoyed.

Getting up, Li Chen immediately said, “Let them in quickly.”ase refrain from assigning me specific tasks. I only wish to teach diligently and impart all my knowledge to as many people as possible. As for other matters, I lack both the energy and capability to...