Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 796

Chapter 796: 793 Chapter: Blood Splatters in the Royal Court_1

"Perhaps there was still a glimmer of hope in his heart for the Emperor. Prime Minister Lu turned his head to look at Shen Jingzhong and said, ’However, it is uncertain. Maybe His Majesty just wants to ascend the ninth heavens with five hundred boys and girls to seek an elixir. Otherwise... If these five hundred boys and girls mysteriously disappear, His Majesty would find it hard to explain to the world...’

The more Prime Minister Lu spoke, the less confident he became. Did the current Emperor still worry about explaining himself to the world? Impossible!

’How about informing the Princess of Zhen? I observe... The Crown Prince almost always listens to the Princess of Zhen. Perhaps... The Princess of Zhen could persuade the Crown Prince,’ Shen Jingzhong suggested.

Prime Minister Lu shook his head. ’The Crown Prince heeds the Princess of Zhen, but our Crown Prince... lacks the courage to confront the Emperor!’

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Liang Kingdom, Hancheng.

Two prescriptions were delivered to the Emperor of Liang’s desk, both originating from the Jin Army.

In the royal court, some officials claimed Zhao Sheng’s betrayal justified execution and that Zhao Sheng’s entire family should be exterminated.

Others argued... Zhao Sheng was captured but managed to obtain the prescription for treating the plague. The Zhao family had always been loyal to the Liang Kingdom. Zhao Sheng must have pretended to betray the country for the prescription. If they executed his entire family without concrete evidence, General Zhao would certainly be disheartened and might actually defect to the enemy.

The royal court was in constant debate when the Third Prince stood up and addressed the Emperor: ’Father, I believe that the Zhao family has been loyal to our Liang Kingdom for generations. General Zhao Sheng would not betray his country. Moreover, General Zhao Sheng’s mother, wife, and children are in Hancheng. How could General Zhao Sheng abandon his mother and family?! Therefore, Father, do not kill the entire Zhao family to avoid disheartening General Zhao! I suggest... we temporarily enclose the Zhao residence with the imperial guard and monitor the Zhao family.’

The old Prime Minister of Liangting nodded, ’The Third Prince speaks wisely!’

Seeing the Emperor nod, the Third Prince finally breathed a sigh of relief.

When the court officials noticed the Emperor gazing at the parchment prescription, one stepped forward and said, ’Your Majesty, since Jin Kingdom has provided the prescription to our Liang Kingdom, I believe... Jin Kingdom may not want to continue the war. Your Majesty should seize this opportunity to negotiate with Jin Kingdom. Once our country recuperates and eradicates the plague, we can then wage war against Jin Kingdom to avenge the Fourth Prince.’

Knowing the Emperor of Liang was eager for revenge, the official spoke cautiously.

The Emperor of Liang looked up at the official, angered. ’Wait until the plague is eradicated before waging war against Jin? By then... you will argue the treasury cannot support it. Do you think I don’t know you?! From today, anyone who dares speak of kneeling to negotiate peace and avenging later, I... will kill your sons, so you can experience my current sorrow!’

The official, hearing this, was so terrified he collapsed on the grand hall floor: ’Your servant deserves death, please calm your anger, Your Majesty!’

The Emperor flung his sleeves and left. The Third Prince hurried to console the officials and helped the kneeling official to his feet, adjusted his attire, and sought an audience with the Emperor to request an edict.

After exiting the Emperor’s bedchamber, the Third Prince’s request was granted.