Although he has not yet entered the court to govern the government, His Majesty's series of reception actions made the people of the imperial capital cheer and also made many people feel uneasy and even feel uncomfortable. For example, the eldest prince Situ Tai, the third prince Situ Jun and the seventh prince Situ Yuan were among them. They were all secretly regretting why they returned to the imperial capital, especially if they forced their return to the imperial capital without their father's approval, they ran back to the imperial capital to recover from their illnesses. But at this time, I was afraid that after the father's order, they would only have the share of staying in the imperial capital for the rest of their lives.

It turned out that those ministers who had already had some intentions suddenly felt sick and could never see anyone again. Except for being summoned by their father, almost no one dared to go out casually, and stayed in their respective houses honestly. At this time, if they stood in the wrong team, they would be a disaster, and they had to do it with caution.

From the commander of the Imperial Guards to the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Wulin Army to the commander of the Imperial Gendarmerie, from the Imperial Minister of the Interior to the Imperial Police Director to the Imperial Police Director, from the Minister of Military Affairs to the Minister of Finance and his own brothers, His Majesty the Emperor met more than a dozen important ministers, princes and princes within three consecutive days, but he did not summon his sons in Beijing. The original situation of the clouds and fog dissipated seemed to appear as a chaotic and unclear appearance, and His Majesty the Emperor would immediately announce the position of the crown prince, and now he is preparing for the next crown prince. The news spread throughout the upper class of the imperial capital.

Perhaps stimulated by the news of His Majesty's recovery, the City Guard Corps and the First Corps of the Northern Military Region had joined forces to launch an attack on the Taiping Army in Qinghe Prefecture. Both sides fought fiercely in the southern and eastern Qinghe Prefectures. In Baling, the Sixth Corps and the Navy of the Southern Military Region of the Empire attacked an important storage place for the Maqi Khans, and had head-on conflicts with the Maqi Khan army responsible for the defense, with casualties on both sides; the Imperial Navy Fleet also had continuous conflicts with the Japanese fleet near Kamchatka Island in the East Ocean and near the Ryukyu Islands within a few days, destroying several Japanese fleet ships. For a time, the Empire was like a giant bear awakened from hibernation, stretching out its claws from time to time, causing waves.

Although it was already deep in the private house of Situ Tai on Shengli Avenue, there was a bright candlelight in the study. Standing a few meters outside the room, the guards were swimming around. The cold weapons emitted a biting coolness in the air, and the half-human-high mastiff made a "whirr" gasp in the throat. The black pupils looked even more gloomy and terrifying in the night. Even a figure appeared on the second floor opposite, quietly observing the surroundings, exchanging information with the guards passing by from time to time.

Situ Tai, with a pale and swollen face, sat on his back in the big chair in the study, staring blankly at the roof, staring at the roof in a daze. Leng Qian, a senior think tank sitting beside him, of course, had returned from the Duodu Kingdom. The situation turned sharply and made the scheming elder feel particularly difficult for a moment. His Majesty's sudden health improved, and his master suddenly fell into an embarrassing and dangerous situation. Of course, there are several other princes who have the same fate as his master. I believe they are at a loss for this as they are at a loss for this.

The joy brought by the Dutun Kingdom agreed to continue the marriage could not dilute Situ Tai's fear and worry. Even his life might not be guaranteed. Marriage is of use and usefulness. Everything needs to be based on his successful escape from the imperial capital and returning to Yanyun. But now--!

Situ Tai has never regretted the stupid decision he made to return to Beijing like now. Why did he have to run to this imperial capital and get involved? How pleasant it would be to stay in Beiyuan and sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, but now it has been backfired. The imperial capital is like a huge cage that holds its firm shackles here, unable to move in half a step. Thinking of this, Situ Tai wished he could slap himself twice.

What should I do now? Situ Tai looked at Leng Qian, who had not thought silently, and only hoped that his think tank could point him a way out.

"Old Leng, what should we do now?" At this time, Situ Tai had no choice but to take a deep breath before he could barely calm down his upset mood.

"Well, Your Highness, we may have to wait at the moment. Your Majesty has summoned the City Guard Corps and various departments of the General Administration of the Interior. The number of sentry detectives outside our place has increased several times. Your Majesty has personally issued a confinement order to strictly prohibit several of His Highness from leaving the imperial capital. This is obviously a house arrest for several His Highnesses. If you leave now, you may be afraid that you will immediately bring disaster to life." The skinny old man said quietly.

"Oh? If the tiger doesn't eat his son, will the father be so cruel?" Situ Taiyi seemed to be disbelief.

"Your Highness, you underestimate Your Majesty too much. When Your Majesty was young, he was killed by a court stick, which was a major event that caused a sensation in the empire. Everyone knows that at the critical moment of the survival of the empire, I don't think your Majesty will have any kindness or hesitation for the empire's plan for the future." The old man shook his head and smiled bitterly. His master could not help but think of his father too simply. In such matters involving the lives of millions of people, His Majesty is old but not confused, and he will definitely exert force with thunderous momentum.

Situ Tai shivered and said hesitantly: "In Leng Laozhi's opinion, isn't I the only place to sit here and wait for death?"

"Well, as long as your highness does not move, after your Majesty prepares everything for the crown prince to ascend the throne during this period, maybe your Highness can be destined to be the fate of a prince Anle, and you will have no worries about food and clothing, and enjoy a lifetime of life." Leng Qian's unpredictable voice was like a red-burning needle pierced into Situ Tai, who was still hesitant.

"The position of the crown prince?" Situ Tai smiled coldly, pressing his thick hands with each other, and his knuckles made a harsh crackling sound. "It seems that my father never intended to give me even one chance, the position of the crown prince will not fall on my head no matter what?"

"From the current situation, this is true. Your Highness Ninth should be your Majesty's choice. You, the Third Highness and the Seventh Highness have all failed in this competition." Leng Qian's voice without any emotion made Situ Tai, who was furious, unable to suppress his anger.

"Old Leng is so sure?" Mr. Situ Tai was still a little unwilling to accept it.

"Your Highness, you don't have any more fantasies. Look at who Lu Wenfu and Tian Yi came out of the palace to look for, and you will know the result. These two old guys did not enter the country during His Majesty's serious illness. Anyone who went to be a lobbyist would be disappointed. Now he took the initiative to find Your Highness Ninth? What does this mean? Any fool can tell." Leng Qian shook his head again. Those in the authorities were confused, and those onlookers were clear. Anyone who encountered such a thing would inevitably lose his normal judgment ability. He could understand his master's despair and depressed emotions.

"Why? Why? Is Lao Jiu good at flattering and flattering? Just because he is handsome, he can win more favors from ladies? Or is his mother who still has charm and charm more like him?" Situ Tai could no longer control his emotions. He obviously did not refer to Situ Lang after the last sentence. He no longer wanted to call the other party with respect. "Can you just sit firmly on the throne and pacify the empire? I tell you, it's not that easy! With Duoduan Kingdom as your backing, as long as I am willing, my army can crush those Taiping scholars to pieces at any time and let the empire be reunified. Can't he see?"

Faced with his master's anger venting, Leng Qian could only remain silent and quietly wait for his master's emotions to recover. He also knew that his master had made many preparations over the years, but in the face of such cruel reality, His Majesty the Emperor did not give him a slight chance, so he certainly could not bear it. When he calmed down, it was time to discuss the important matter.

After a sudden breath, Situ Tai finally calmed down. He knew that venting alone would not solve the problem. The current severe situation could not allow him to delay it. It was the top priority to discuss how to deal with the strategy and put it into practice immediately.

"Old Leng, what should we do now? I don't want to wait for death like this!" Situ Tai obviously made up his mind when he stared at the other party's indifferent face with a burning look.

"Since Your Highness is unwilling to wait like this, you can only take a risk." Even Leng Qian, who is used to conspiracy and tricks, could not help but pause when he said this.

"Is this the only way?" Situ Tai's breathing became rapid again, and even sweat beads were quietly seeping out of his forehead.

"Not only this can be done, but it must be fast. Your Majesty is already making various preparations for His Highness Ninth. Once these preparations come to an end, I'm afraid we won't have any chance." Leng Qian said decisively.

"But I can't get out of here and go back to Yanyun. Even if I can take a risk and be in the dangerous state of the imperial capital, what can I do?" Situ Tai asked in confusion.
Chapter completed!