The Captivating Crown Prince
chapter-178

Chapter 178 Shang Xin and company had silently snuck into the country of Nangong, but they did not inform Nangong Qian beforehand.

“Where is Nangong now? What is the situation in Nangong Country? ” Shang Tong happened to be staying at an inn in Nangong Country, and this happened to be one of Ye Yizhi’s forces. One had to admit that with the token that Ye Yizhe had given him, he was able to save a lot of time and effort in the other countries.

“Crown Prince, right now, Prince Qian is in the Imperial Palace. Because of the sudden disappearance of the Third Marquis, the Nangong Imperial Clan has put this matter on Prince Qian’s head. I’m afraid that if Prince Qian came out of the Imperial Palace, it would take some effort!” Although it was very difficult to investigate the matter of the Prince of Qian, it was fortunate that the Prince of Qian had never been on guard against the Crown Prince’s men, which was why he had received this information.

“Is Nangong Wen dead?” Shang Wuxin said nonchalantly. He seemed worried about Nangong Qian’s current situation, but Shang Wuxin knew that Nangong Qian was quick-witted. It would be fine even if he was trapped in the palace. With regards to Nangong Qian’s schemes, Shang Wuxin had never doubted them. However, at this time, Nangong Qian could afford to wait and play slowly but he could not afford to wait for the army of the State of Shang. This was the reason why he was in a rush to come to the State of Nangong to help Nangong Qian.

“No, Nangong Wen is currently in his own mansion. The reason for this matter is because the Emperor wanted to cause trouble for Prince Qian and also because he wanted to take over the rights in King Qian’s hands!” Having followed the crown prince for so long, more or less, he could understand what the crown prince was thinking. He also understood that even though the crown prince had his eyes on the benefits, he did not believe that Prince Qian wouldn’t care about him at all.

Shang unintentionally glanced at Fearless. As a subordinate, Fearless rarely judged a person with his emotions, but Shang unintentionally heard from Fearless that she was being unfair to Nangong Qian. Shang unintentionally became interested, “You like Nangong?”

“This servant doesn’t have any presumptuous thoughts!”

Shang didn’t feel like helping Dauntless up, “It’s just a joke, but it seems like I’m not the right person to be joking, see how it frightens you!” Shang Chen could only smile helplessly, “Go and give the Emperor a huge gift. After that, Nangong Qian should know what to do!”

“The Crown Prince isn’t going?” Fearless asked curiously.

Shang Xin shook his head and decided to be fearless. Here, it was for the sake of profit that Nangong Guo Shang had no heart to help Nangong Qian, but if he was involved with Nangong, it would be equivalent to falling into a pool of muddy water. At this moment, Nangong Qian did not have that much importance in Shang’s heart.

At this moment, Nangong Qian was sitting inside an abandoned palace in the Nangong Country. Regardless of the current situation, he had never been anxious at all.

“Prince, Prince Shang has entered the capital!” Everyone thought that Nangong Qian was being kept under house arrest, but they didn’t know how many of Prince Qian’s trusted guards were in this abandoned palace. They also didn’t know that this matter was caused by Nangong Qian himself, or that he was trapped in the palace.

Nangong Qian’s originally deathly still eyes suddenly emitted a strong glow as he stood up, “Thoughtless, you’re here?” Nangong Qian felt that his heart was beating fast. At this moment, Nangong Qian felt that Shang Wuxin must have cared about him. Otherwise, with Shang Wuxin’s personality, it would have been impossible for him to come over.

Seeing how the wise and astute Prince Shang had changed whenever he met him, the Prince expressed from afar that although he had seen too much, he still could not get used to it.

“Yes, Crown Prince Shang not only came to Nangong … he even brought Princess Lian back!” He lowered his head and reported. Although Crown Prince Shang and his men were very secretive, this was the State of Nangong. Moreover, His Highness had instructed them to always keep a close eye on Crown Prince Shang, because no matter how powerful he was, they would not be able to escape their notice.

Nangong Qian, who was about to leave, bitterly smiled, “I was overthinking it!” Nangong Qian stood in the middle of the desolate palace, looking at the direction of the outside of the palace, imagining the heart of Shang Wuxin who was more ruthless than anyone else. The more he thought about it, the more unwilling he became, and the more painful it became.

“There’s no need to worry. Let’s settle this matter quickly!” Nangong Qian smiled bitterly and ordered, didn’t he have to wait for someone in the palace? But Nangong Qian didn’t feel any joy, maybe … Perhaps that person had already guessed the purpose of his plan.

He nodded and followed after them. He really did not expect that the Prince’s scheme would not cause Prince Shang to panic, but seeing his appearance, the Prince did not think that the Prince would give up. He was truly afraid that the two would confront each other.

The Nangong Emperor sat on the throne high up in the sky, listening to the court officials plead for Nangong Qian. At this moment, the Nangong Emperor realized that all of his so-called loyalty had become the subordinates of the child he hated the most. In their hearts, he was no longer the emperor, but his unfilial son.

“Prince Qian intended to kill the Third Marquis, but now it’s unclear whether he’s dead or alive. Such an unfilial son, yet you’re still pleading for mercy on his behalf. My ministers are truly loyal!” The Emperor of Nan Gong slapped his hand on the dragon throne, pointing at the ministers below, he berated them.

In the imperial court, there were only a few people who did not plead. The other ministers were all humble kings, and regardless of whether they were willing or not, they were all humble kings. No one knew how much effort Nangong Qian had put in to recruit these courtiers, to be able to control the entire imperial court in such a short amount of time.

“Please reconsider your majesty, Prince Qian and the Third Marquis have always been brotherly and respectful. How could Prince Qian harm the Third Marquis or even kidnap the Third Marquis?!” No matter how ruthless Prince Qian was, he was still a rare monarch.

Just as everyone was arguing, a guard ran into the main hall and knelt down. He looked up to see the Nangong Emperor and several tens of ministers kowtowing to him, his voice filled with urgency, “Your majesty, the Third Marquis fought with someone in the brothel because of a woman. His injuries are severe!”

The guard’s words almost caused the Nangong Emperor to fall off his throne. The other ministers began to rage as they slowly began to punish the Third Marquis, who was so bewitched by the Third Marquis, for causing so much panic in the hearts of the people.

The Nangong Emperor held onto the dragon throne in disbelief as he asked, “What did you say?” He had worked so hard to kill his other son, but this son had actually caused such a huge trouble for him.

“Your majesty, the Third Marquis fought with someone in the brothel and fainted from injuries!” The guard lowered his head and repeated himself.

“Your Majesty, the Third Marquis’ actions are truly outrageous!” Prince Qian had even been imprisoned in the palace and suffered injustice. However, the Third Marquis had actually disregarded his brother’s life and had fallen in love with a woman instead. The Prince of a country had actually fought in a brothel! This is the misfortune of the Nangong Nation! ” An old official kneeled on the ground in grief.

“Your majesty, the Third Marquis really doesn’t put you in his eyes. If you don’t mind, I’m afraid that from now on, the Third Marquis …” A minister stepped forward righteously, and everyone knew what he meant by his words.

As the Emperor heard the sounds of war coming from below, he suddenly fell from his throne and tumbled down the long stairs. Even the eunuchs beside the Nangong Emperor were not able to react to this sudden turn of events. They could only watch as the Nangong Emperor rolled down the stairs and fell into the grand hall.

“Your majesty!” Everyone gathered around the Nangong Emperor. “Quick, call the imperial physician!” However, after a while, the hall that had been arguing suddenly quietened down. There was no one in the entire imperial court, so the officials suddenly remembered that they had forgotten to imprison Prince Qian in his palace.

When the ministers arrived at the palace, Nangong Qian was playing chess with him. He was not surprised to see the minister enter the palace. Seeing that the ministers wanted him to take charge of the situation, Nangong Qian did not refuse and accepted it. He arrogantly made the ministers feel that what he did was the right thing to do.

“Prince Qian, how should we deal with the Third Marquis?” Currently, the Emperor of Nan Gong was unconscious, and the princes of Nan Gong were only on par with the Third Marquis. However, in terms of power and methods, the Third Marquis was not a match for the Prince of Nan Gong, not to mention that the Third Marquis was a person who would not be able to support the Third Marquis.

Nangong Qian thought of someone’s method and a smile appeared on his face, “Since the Third Marquis is severely injured, send the imperial physician to treat him!” Although Nangong Qian wanted to get rid of Nangong Wen right now, if he didn’t guess wrong, Nangong Wen wouldn’t wake up now. If that was the case, then why bother doing so?

“Right now, the Emperor is in a coma because of a serious illness. The State of Nangong needs to …” At this moment, the ministers all wanted to push the position of the King, not to mention that the imperial physician had attacked the Emperor’s heart out of anger, and because he was still unconscious, even if he woke up in the future, he would be paralyzed. Right now, the State of Nangong was in the hands of the King, so it was only a matter of time before he ascended the throne.

Nangong Qian looked in the direction of the main hall. The Dragon Throne was something he yearned for, but now that the Dragon Throne was in his hands, Nangong Qian realized that what he was looking for was not the Dragon Throne. After so many years of hard work and planning had been realized at this moment, only then did Nangong Qian realize that he only wanted a single person.

Since royal father is severely ill, then this king will manage it on his behalf! As for the ascension, I will not say any more! ” Nangong Qian’s words were an absolute order, he waved his hand to order the ministers to withdraw.

The palace became quiet again. From afar, Nangong Qian was already standing behind him. He understood that Nangong Qian had been plotting for so many years, yet he was unwilling to ascend the throne. However, he didn’t know how to persuade him, so he could only remain silent.

“Where is Thoughtless now?” He had told himself to hold back and wait for Shang’s unintentional act. After all, Shang had a request for him, but he could not bear with it. He had lost the bet before it had even begun.

“Prince Shang is now in an inn in the capital!” Suddenly, he heard the sound of someone walking outside, and he immediately retreated.

Of course, Nangong Qian had also heard the footsteps. The hidden guards wanted to make Nangong Qian wave his hand to express that they didn’t mind. He also wanted to see who would come at this time, but when Nangong Qian saw who it was, his expression turned cold.

Today, Lotus Consort had changed out of her formal palace attire. She looked young and charming, with a pretty face. Her pair of willow-leaf-like eyebrows had curved into a smile, as if she was the first to speak. Her green clothes were elegant and elegant, her waist was tied with a light purple ribbon, outlining her arm that could wrap around the waist, her figure was slender like a willow, and her steps were light and elegant, making her seem like a fairy. When she saw Nangong Qian, her face turned slightly red.

“Your Highness, this subordinate has already followed Your Highness’s orders and drugged the Emperor!” Lotus Fei smiled as she stood by the side of Prince Qian.

Nangong Qian nodded. There was not a single ripple on her grave and stern face. However, it was precisely Nangong Qian who was behaving in such a manner that he couldn’t be begged by He Fei. She wished very much that Prince Qian could take another look at her, but there had never been one. If it was before, she could still deceive her humbleness into doing so, but she had seen the gentleness of the humongous king. That kind of gentleness was enough to make her crazy.

“Your Royal Highness, you said that if I complete the order …” Lian Fei asked expectantly.

Nangong Qian nodded, “This king will send someone to send you out of the palace and give you an identity so that you can start a new life!”

“Your Highness!” She didn’t expect that the one she had been waiting for so long would be to leave. She suddenly knelt on the ground and said, “I don’t want to leave, Your Highness, let me stay by your side. I can even be a maid!”

Nangong Qian looked at this girl whose face was covered in tears without a shred of sympathy, “Servant girl?” For a dignified Lotus Fei to be this king’s maid, did she forget her identity after staying in the palace for so long? Or did she think that you could threaten this king? ”

“No, I just love you, your highness!” “If Your Highness doesn’t want me to appear in front of others, I can hide from him. But, Your Highness, please let me stay by your side!” Lotus Fei went forward and was about to hug Nangong Qian’s leg, but she was kicked away by Nangong Qian.

“There is no way for This King to keep people who do not know their own limitations. As This King’s chess piece, you should have the resolve that a chess piece should have!” Nangong Qian did not want to say another word to He Fei before leaving the palace to find Shang Wuxin.

At this moment, only He Fei could be afraid. Prince Qian was still the same heartless and cold-blooded person. Even though she had worked for him for so many years, she didn’t get a single shred of sincerity.

“My lord, this servant knows her wrongs!” This servant wants to stay in the palace and accompany the emperor! ” She knew that if she were to leave now, she would have no chance at all. So what if she had her status in the palace?

Nangong Qian nodded his head in agreement. For Nangong Qian, since He Fei had done all this for him, he would give her his original promise. However, that was all he could do.