lcionline Chapter 192 Orphan
Chapter 192 Orphan
The implication is that the Queen Mother's trip might be in vain.
Su Rao's gaze penetrated the tightly closed palace door, as if the door separated two worlds.
It is extremely difficult to find out the truth behind the door.
Behind the door, a silent storm is brewing.
"Your Majesty, maybe when Empress Bixia's condition gets a little better, we can come visit her again, okay?"
Su Rao suggested softly at the right time, her words full of gentleness and consideration.
The current situation is unclear. If we force our way in, there will probably be two consequences.
First, if Empress Bixia was really being manipulated by someone, rushing in at this time would undoubtedly be walking into a trap, and the ending might be even more miserable than that of Empress Bixia, and she might even become a direct victim.
Second, if this was the instruction of Empress Bixia, and the Queen Mother forced her way in against her will, the friendship between mother and son would inevitably be damaged, and the situation would become more complicated.
Therefore, it is not a wise move to force your way in, and you need to think more carefully.
Su Rao's words were like a gentle spring breeze, and the Queen Mother took the opportunity to calm down and said, "Okay, I will come to visit you later."
The two turned and left, unaware that there was a pair of eyes watching them quietly just across the wall, with complex emotions contained in the silence.
"Woo——"
Empress Bixia opened her mouth as hard as she could, trying to call out to the figure that was gradually moving away, but she could only make a faint mosquito-like sound, and the person outside the door was unaware.
She could only watch the two figures disappear, powerless to change the status quo.
The King of Qi watched coldly from the side, and when he saw Empress Bixia's blushing face, he actually felt a subtle sense of amusement in his heart.
I originally thought that this insect could completely control a person's mind, but in fact, it seems that this is not the case...
The emperor occasionally regained consciousness, but found himself imprisoned, his body tied up and unable to move, his throat seemed to be strangled by invisible hands. He could only silently denounce the despair and sadness in his heart with a flushed face and an expression of pain and unwillingness. It was a deep and unspeakable pain.
In the mind of the King of Qi, the image of his father was like an insurmountable mountain. It stood tall and towering, reaching into the sky, making people both awed and yearning for it. But at the same time, this majesty was like a huge rock pressing on his heart, making the King of Qi feel a kind of heaviness and depression that was almost suffocating.
As he grew older, this feeling of oppression grew day by day, and the King of Qi began to secretly wish that this mountain that symbolized absolute authority would collapse and turn into a desolate ruin.
Now, his wish seemed to have been answered. Father, the once indestructible mountain had become shaky and weak like a small insect in his palm, which seemed to be easily crushed with a slight pinch.
"Father, why waste your last bit of energy in this hopeless struggle? Isn't it the wisest choice to hand over this vast country to your son? My sixth brother has passed away, and my seventh brother is young and immature. How can he shoulder this heavy responsibility? I am afraid that in the end it will only lead to the decline of the country and the displacement of the people."
The King of Qi spoke slowly, but between the lines there was sarcasm and provocation. He cleverly used the words his father had taught him in the past to strike back, "You are old now, and you deserve to enjoy the happiness of family life. Isn't it natural for you to let your son guard this hard-earned land on your behalf?"
When the emperor heard this, he was furious, his face flushed, his eyes were filled with burning hatred, and he stared at the King of Qi as if he wanted to see through him.
However, the King of Qi had a satisfied smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.
"Father, where is the tiger talisman of the Northwest Army hidden? Please tell me."
The King of Qi kept asking questions, his voice was firm and unyielding, "If you treat me well, I will remember this kindness in my heart and ensure that you enjoy your old age and be honored as the Supreme Emperor. But if you choose to resist to the end, then the blood of family affection may become the sharp blade of your enemy. At that time, what I will do is hard to predict..."
The King of Qi's tone suddenly turned cold, and every word he said contained a threat.
At this moment, the emperor's fate seemed to be firmly in his hands, and the future good and bad fortune was all controlled by him alone.
The King of Qi looked at the emperor arrogantly, but he never expected that the emperor chose to close his eyes and rest at this critical moment, showing perseverance and indomitable spirit far beyond his expectations.
He obviously underestimated this king who had experienced many vicissitudes of life and turned the tide many times - the emperor. How could a few threats shake his will?
Half of the tiger talisman of the Northwestern Army is in the hands of the emperor, which is a solid barrier of the empire. In order to completely control the government, not only an imperial edict is needed, but also the approval of the tiger talisman.
Without a complete tiger talisman, even if he ascended the throne, he would not be able to sit securely on the dragon throne.
The King of Qi originally thought that it was only a matter of time before he controlled the emperor and obtained the tiger talisman.
However, whenever the emperor regained consciousness for a short while, he was always unsuccessful in answering his urgent questions.
The emperor's will was stronger than he had imagined, but he gradually lost his patience as he waited day after day, and his inner restlessness spread like wildfire.
"This old stubborn man refused to give up the secret of the Tiger Talisman until the very last moment!"
The King of Qi was so angry that he smashed the objects around him. His face was distorted and his anger was beyond words.
"Your Highness, calm down," Minister Wang stepped forward to comfort him, his voice steady and powerful, "As the Crown Prince, the world will belong to you sooner or later, and the Northwest Army will naturally become your powerful arm."
"Without the tiger talisman, even if the old man was forced to issue an edict of succession, I would not be able to sit on the throne with peace of mind."
There was a hint of powerlessness and anxiety in the King of Qi's tone, and it seemed that there was no end in sight for the years of planning.
"If Your Highness really cannot obtain the tiger talisman directly, I may have another plan that can serve as an alternative."
There was a glint of cunning and calculation in Minister Wang's eyes.
"Oh? What is heavier than the tiger talisman?"
The King of Qi became very interested and his eyes were sharp.
"The Zhao family's armory. Controlling that warehouse is equivalent to possessing a force that can sweep away thousands of troops, which is enough to help Your Highness maintain his throne."
Minister Wang spoke sincerely and with a firm tone, and it was obvious that he was confident about this.
The King of Qi frowned and said, "Yan Guishuang's whereabouts are mysterious. How can we find the mysterious armory?"
"I have found out the whereabouts of the Zhao family's orphan."
As soon as Minister Wang finished speaking, the King of Qi's expression changed drastically.
"The orphan of the Zhao family?"
The King of Qi blurted out in disbelief.
The Zhao family was brutally wiped out, how could anyone be left alive?
If there really is an orphan of the Zhao family, not only can Yan Guishuang be forced to show up, but perhaps the crucial tiger talisman can also be obtained.
The existence of the orphan seems to be God's will. If the situation had not changed, this secret might have disappeared into dust long ago.
Now, this orphan may become the most crucial piece in the chess game.
"Who exactly is this orphan?"
The King of Qi asked anxiously.
"Su Rao."