After being read, she became an empress by eating melons

Chapter 161 The 3rd Prince's Coup

Eunuch Zhao hurried forward, checked, and said in horror: "Your Majesty... this person... is a fake eunuch!"

Sure enough.

Emperor Rentong was so angry that his head was smoking.

Concubine Zhang still refused to admit it, and said with a look of horror: "Your Majesty, I really don't know why this person is here. Someone must have framed him!"

Emperor Rentong stared at the young eunuch fiercely and said, "You have invited this upon me. This is a heinous crime punishable by the death of all nine generations of my clan!"

The words of Emperor Rentong revealed an unquestionable majesty, and the entire palace fell into a dead silence. The young eunuch trembled all over, his face as pale as paper, he knew that he could not escape, and could only face it head-on.

"Your Majesty... I know my crime..." The young eunuch spoke in a trembling voice, and every word seemed to be squeezed out of his throat, "I am not a eunuch. Someone gave me a large sum of money and asked me to disguise myself as a eunuch to sneak into the palace and find out the news about the emperor."

Emperor Rentong frowned and asked in a cold voice: "Who ordered you to do this? What is your purpose in gathering information?"

The young eunuch swallowed his saliva, his voice trembling even more: "Your servant... Your servant does not know who specifically ordered this. The other party only contacted me through letters. They asked me to find out the emperor's daily schedule, important state affairs, and... the defense situation of the palace."

When Concubine Zhang heard this, her face suddenly changed. She eagerly explained, "Your Majesty, I really don't know anything about these things! Someone must be trying to frame me!"

Emperor Rentong ignored Concubine Zhang and continued to question the young eunuch: "Where is the letter? Did you keep it?"

The young eunuch trembled as he took out a secret letter from his bosom and presented it with both hands: "Your Majesty, this is their last letter to me. It records their requests and instructions in detail."

Emperor Rentong took the secret letter and quickly read it through, his face becoming increasingly gloomy. The content of the letter indeed involved the secrets of the palace and the emperor's schedule. This was obviously a carefully planned conspiracy.

"How dare you!" Emperor Rentong slammed the table and shouted angrily, "How dare you sneak into the palace to spy on information? Do you know that this is a heinous crime punishable by the death of nine generations of your clan?"

The young eunuch was so frightened that he collapsed to the ground, kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, please spare my life! Your Majesty, please spare my life! I was just greedy for money and was blinded by lard, so I did such a foolish thing. Please have mercy on me, Your Majesty, and spare my life!"

Emperor Rentong took a deep breath and tried to calm down his anger. He knew that this matter was not simple and there must be a bigger conspiracy behind it. He had to stay calm to find out the truth.

"Take him away and keep him under strict watch!" Emperor Rentong ordered, "I want to personally interrogate the mastermind behind this!" After saying that, he glanced at Concubine Zhang, a hint of complex emotions flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say much, turned around and left the bedroom.

Concubine Zhang sat slumped on the ground, knowing that her fate was hanging by a thread. This sudden storm made her feel unprecedented fear and anxiety.

Fortunately, they had already thought of an excuse to get out of this situation, but it was only a matter of time before their affair was discovered.

Late at night, the moonlight was like mercury, shining on the magnificent roof of the palace, flashing a cold and mysterious light. At this moment of silence, the third prince was worried, and his figure passed through the corridor like a ghost and sneaked into Concubine Zhang's bedroom.

The lights in Concubine Zhang's bedroom were dim, but there was a special warmth in the air. She sat by the bed with tears in her eyes. When she saw the Third Prince, her tearful appearance made her look even more pitiful.

"You're finally here!" Concubine Zhang cried, her voice full of anxiety and anticipation, "We're going to be in big trouble now!"

The Third Prince's heart tightened. He quickly walked to Concubine Zhang's side and asked anxiously, "What happened?"

Concubine Zhang raised her tearful eyes and replied in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty wants to know about our affair!"

After hearing this, the Third Prince was filled with fear. He knew that if their affair was discovered by the Emperor, the consequences would be disastrous. He held Concubine Zhang's hand tightly, trying to comfort her, and at the same time comfort himself.

"Don't be afraid." The Third Prince took a deep breath, trying to make his voice sound more resolute. "We will definitely find a way."

However, his words could not hide the panic in his heart. He knew that what they were facing was not only an emotional test, but also a battle of life and death.

At this late hour in the night, the Third Prince had no idea how their fate would unfold.

"We can only take them by surprise now," Concubine Zhang said in a deep voice, her fingers gently pressing on the Third Prince's shoulders, as if to give him strength, "Your plan should be brought forward. I can control the harem."

The Third Prince felt the strength coming from his shoulders. He looked up at Concubine Zhang, his eyes gleaming with ambition. "I have arranged the imperial guards. We can start the operation tomorrow."

Concubine Zhang nodded, a cruel look on her face, "When you become the emperor, we will have a good life. I will naturally support you with all my strength, and you must remember your promise to me."

"Of course," the Third Prince held Concubine Zhang's hand tightly, "When I become the emperor, I will not only favor you, but also give you everything you want."

The two men's eyes met, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding. They knew that from this moment on, their destinies would be closely linked, and they would face the coming storm together.

As the moonlight gradually fades, the dawn begins to appear in the sky. The plan of the Third Prince and Concubine Zhang is about to begin, and their fate will usher in a new chapter. This late-night conspiracy is destined to change their future.

The next day, in the early morning, the golden sunlight shone on the golden roof of the palace, making it sparkle. The third prince stood in front of the imperial guards, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

"Gentlemen," the Third Prince's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the empty training ground, "Today you have helped me with your lives. I will remember this friendship in my heart. After success, I will repay you with state gifts!"

The morale of the imperial guards was boosted when they heard this. They shouted in unison: "We swear to be loyal to the Third Prince until death!"

The Third Prince nodded with satisfaction. He knew that the Imperial Guards were his strongest backing at the moment. He turned and looked at the palace that symbolized the imperial power, with ambition sparkling in his eyes.

He was determined to win this battle for the throne! He was willing to pay any price as long as he could ascend to the throne. And now, with the support of these imperial guards, he was even more convinced that he could succeed.

Following the Third Prince's order, the Imperial Guards quickly took action. They rushed towards the target palace like a tiger descending from a mountain. The Third Prince followed closely behind, his heart filled with anticipation and excitement. He knew that his time was coming!