After traveling through time, she just wanted to eat, drink and have fun

Chapter 137 Past events (4)

However, the truth that Prince Jing found out was that Empress Shangguan was killed by the Emperor himself! And he didn't kill her all at once, but tortured her to death slowly, one knife at a time! In other words, the Emperor actually knew everything his mother had suffered, but he was powerless and could not protect his mother... No wonder, there was not a single word about the Emperor in his mother's notebook.

His mother must be desperate too. But what can he do? In this world, even a noble emperor cannot do whatever he wants. It is normal to not be able to protect the one you love, isn't it? "Go check if there are any survivors in the Shangguan family." Prince Jing said coldly.

"Yes, sir!" The guard clasped his fists and accepted the order, then turned and left.

Prince Jing watched the guards go away, and a feeling of determination surged in his heart. He knew he couldn't wait any longer and had to act as soon as possible. He wanted to ensure that he could ascend the throne smoothly, and at the same time protect Ah Yu and make her his queen. To do this, he would pay any price.

Prince Jing decided not to show mercy to those who competed with him for the throne. Since they chose this path, they should bear the corresponding consequences. In the vortex of power struggle, the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. This is reality.

However, at this moment, Prince Jing no longer had much hatred in his heart. The struggle for power is often accompanied by cruelty and ruthlessness, and everyone will do whatever it takes for their own benefit. If it were him, he would also attack the women around the emperor, but he would never do it as sloppily as the queen did, leaving him with traces.

There is no one left in the Shangguan family now, so even if Prince Jing harbors resentment, he can no longer find someone to vent it on. Prince Jing is deeply disappointed with his father, the current emperor. It is hard to understand why this man is so weak and incompetent at the critical moment.

He summoned his trusted subordinates, all of whom were powerful figures, and they gathered together and began to discuss.

"I don't want to wait any longer. I want all those annoying people to disappear." Prince Jing, who was in front of his confidant, had a cold expression. There was no trace of emotion in his eyes, and even a hint of sarcasm on his lips, as if to say that the reason those people are still at large is only because I am kind-hearted.

"Your Highness, I think we can start with the people around the eldest prince and make them lose their support." said a minister.

"That's right. In this way, the eldest prince will be isolated and helpless." Another minister echoed.

"However, we cannot go too far, otherwise it will arouse His Majesty's suspicion." An old minister reminded.

"Don't worry about him." Prince Jing sneered when he heard this. He can't even protect his own woman and children. He is just a useless person.

At this time, it was completely dark, but the study in the palace was still brightly lit. Prince Jing and his confidants were discussing something. After a whole night of discussion, they finally worked out a perfect plan.

As for why he chose to start with the crown prince, the reason was simple. Prince Jing had never said that he did not want that position. After all, he was the ruler of the world! Who wouldn't want to be in a high position? Moreover, Empress Shangguan's only son, Xiao Ba, was now living under the crown prince's command. Therefore, Prince Jing naturally had to start with the crown prince.

The starting point was the military pay presented by the people below. Prince Jing knew that if this matter was not handled properly, it would cause an uproar. Therefore, he had to plan every step carefully.