Changsheng: My qualifications improve a little every day

The princess strengthened her own defense and summoned her loyal guards and ministers to discuss countermeasures.

"The three princes want to harm me. We must be prepared and not let their conspiracy succeed." The eldest princess said firmly.

The ministers all expressed their full support for the princess and jointly safeguarded the stability of the Chu State.

They began to set up heavy defenses around the palace, increased patrols, and raised vigilance.

At the same time, the eldest princess also actively communicated with various forces to win more support.

Taking national justice and the welfare of the people as her starting point, she expounded her fair position on the election of the new monarch and her plans for the future of Da Chu.

Some originally neutral forces began to lean towards the eldest princess, realizing that the ambitions of the three princes might bring greater disaster to Da Chu.

The assassination of the three princes unfolded quietly.

On a dark night, a group of black-clad killers sneaked into the princess's palace like ghosts.

They moved quickly, trying to avoid the guards' sight.

However, the eldest princess was well prepared, and the guards discovered the killer's traces at the first time, and the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.

The palace was filled with the flashing of swords and the shouting of killing.

The princess stood high in the palace, calmly directing the battle. "Guards, listen up. Make sure to capture all these assassins and protect the peace of Great Chu!"

The captain of the guards responded loudly: "Don't worry, Princess, we will definitely fulfill your mission!"

The assassins attacked fiercely, but the guards did not back down. One assassin shouted, "We must kill the princess today!"

The guards shouted angrily: "With us here, you won't be able to hurt the princess at all!"

The battle entered a fierce stage, with assassins and guards falling one after another. At this time, a minister hurried over and said to the princess: "Your Highness, our reinforcements are on the way, please hold on!"

The princess nodded slightly: "Okay, tell everyone, today we are fighting for the Great Chu, we must not let these traitors succeed!"

Seeing that they could not take the city after a long time of attack, the assassin leader became anxious and shouted, "Charge at all costs!"

The guards fought tenaciously with all their might. "Kill! Protect the princess!" shouts echoed throughout the palace.

Just when the situation was at a stalemate, reinforcements finally arrived. The reinforcements' leader shouted, "Princess, we are late!" Then he led the reinforcements to join the battle, and soon the assassins were beaten back.

Seeing that the situation was hopeless, the assassin leader gritted his teeth and said, "Retreat!"

The princess looked at the assassins going away, breathed a sigh of relief, and said, "Thanks to everyone's brave resistance today, Da Chu was able to escape danger."

The ministers and guards said in unison: "We will serve Her Royal Highness the Princess and fight for the Great Chu, even if it means death!"

At this moment, one of the guards attacked and killed the princess.

The princess had never expected that the guards around her would suddenly attack her, and she was caught off guard and fell to the ground.

The ministers and guards were in an uproar in an instant, with fear and anger mixed on everyone's face.

The captain of the guards was furious. He grabbed the rebellious guard and shouted:

"How dare you betray the princess, you traitor!"

The guard showed no fear and sneered, "The three princes promised me a high position and generous salary, so I will serve them."

As soon as the rebellious guard finished speaking, the loyal guards around him glared at him and drew their swords in an instant.

One of the guards shouted angrily: "You shameless traitor, today is the day you die!"

After that, everyone rushed forward and killed the traitor on the spot.

Blood splattered on the spot, and the air was filled with tension and grief.

The princess was lying on the ground, her face was as pale as paper, and her breath was weak. The ministers were extremely worried and hurriedly urged the imperial physician to come and treat her. The imperial physician hurried over and carefully examined the princess's injuries, his brows furrowed and his expression solemn.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess is seriously injured and needs immediate treatment, otherwise her life will be in danger." The imperial physician said anxiously.

at the same time,

In a luxurious mansion south of the Great Chu Imperial City.

The three princes were sitting together, their faces gloomy.

When they learned that the assassination attempt had failed and that the eldest princess was injured but not killed, they were filled with anger and resentment.

The leading prince slammed his fist on the table and said angrily: "I didn't expect that the eldest princess is so tough that she can survive under such heavy siege."

Another prince frowned and said, "The situation is becoming increasingly unfavorable to us. Those originally neutral forces are beginning to lean towards the princess. We must come up with a new strategy as soon as possible."

The third prince narrowed his eyes slightly, thought for a moment and said:
"We can continue to create chaos in the court, incite those officials who are dissatisfied with the princess, and secretly contact other forces to launch another attack on the princess."

While the three princes were plotting, the imperial physician was busy treating the eldest princess.

After some effort, the eldest princess's injuries were finally temporarily stabilized, but she was still very weak and needed a long period of recuperation.

The ministers gathered around the eldest princess' bed, looking worried. An old minister said:

"Your Highness, the three princes will definitely not give up. We must be fully prepared."

The eldest princess opened her eyes weakly and said in a weak but firm voice: "My lords, rest assured, I will not fall down easily.

We must continue to strengthen our defenses and speed up the process of selecting a new monarch. We must not let the three princes’ conspiracy succeed.”

In the following days, the eldest princess recovered from her injuries while closely following the development of the situation.

The ministers followed the instructions of the eldest princess, actively communicated and coordinated with various forces, strengthened the guard of the palace, and accelerated preparations for the election of the new monarch.

The three princes are also constantly planning new conspiracies in secret. The situation in Da Chu remains tense, and a more intense struggle is about to begin.

Another month passed, and seeing that the eldest princess's injuries were difficult to recover from, the three princes decided to nominate a new emperor of Great Chu.

They stepped up their activities, trying to win over the hearts of the people and force the new emperor to ascend the throne.

In the court, the three princes appeared again in a threatening manner. The leading prince said loudly: "Now that the eldest princess is seriously injured and it is difficult to recover, the Great Chu cannot be without a king for a day. After careful consideration, we decided to nominate the fifth prince as the new emperor. The fifth prince is wise and intelligent, and he will definitely lead the Great Chu to prosperity."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court.

Some ministers looked hesitant. They were well aware of the ambitions of the three princes, but they did not dare to oppose them easily.

Those ministers who supported the eldest princess immediately stood up to refute.

"My three princes, the election of the new monarch has not yet been finalized. How can we make such a hasty decision? Although the eldest princess is injured, she is still working hard for the future of Da Chu. We should respect the fair election process."

A loyal minister said righteously. The three princes looked gloomy and glared at the ministers who opposed it.

"Humph, the situation is critical now and we can't delay any longer. The Fifth Prince is the best candidate. If you continue to oppose it, you will be the enemy of the future of Da Chu."

The three princes looked gloomy and glared at the ministers who opposed it. "Humph, the situation is critical now and we can't delay any longer. The fifth prince is the best candidate. If you continue to oppose it, you will be the enemy of the future of Da Chu."

Seeing that the ministers still had objections, the three princes decided to suppress them with force. They secretly mobilized their own private soldiers and surrounded the palace. The atmosphere in the court instantly became extremely tense.

The leading prince had a cold look in his eyes and said loudly again: "What happened today cannot be questioned. The fifth prince must ascend the throne immediately, otherwise, don't blame us for being rude."

The ministers who supported the eldest princess looked at each other in bewilderment. Although they were unwilling, they did not know what to do in the face of the military threats from the three princes. However, at this critical moment, a young minister stepped forward.

"My three princes, what you are doing is no different from treason. The new ruler of Great Chu should be chosen through fair election, not by force. You are pushing Great Chu into the abyss." The young minister spoke fiercely and fearlessly.

"Come here, take this man away and behead him!"

The three princes shouted angrily, and immediately the guards rushed forward to take the young minister away.

However, at this moment, other ministers stood up one after another.

"You three princes can't do this! What this gentleman said makes sense. The selection of a new monarch should be based on fairness. How can we kill innocent people?" an old minister said loudly.

"That's right. If we kill this gentleman today, who will dare to speak out and give advice in the future?" another minister echoed.

Seeing this, the three princes' faces became even gloomier.

The leader snorted coldly and waved his hand. The guards immediately continued to take action and captured all the ministers around who held opposing opinions.

There was chaos in the court and the ministers shouted in fear, but the guards carried out the orders mercilessly under the pressure of the three princes.

at the same time,

On the official road leading to the Wei Dynasty, Fang Yue rode a horse.

Although he was forced to leave Da Chu, he was always concerned about the eldest princess and the situation in Da Chu.

Along the way, Fang Yue kept thinking about how to deal with the situation.

He knew that the ambitions of the three princes would not be easily curbed, and the eldest princess must be in great trouble at this moment.

In a small town restaurant, Fang Yue stopped his hurried steps. He found a seat by the window and sat down, drinking tea while continuing to think about countermeasures.

The restaurant was bustling with people talking about various news. Fang Yue overheard someone talking about the situation in Da Chu, and he couldn't help but prick up his ears and listen carefully.

"I heard that the three princes of Da Chu are now extremely powerful and are actually trying to forcibly elect a new emperor." said a guest.

"Alas, the situation in the Great Chu is probably going to change. I wonder how the eldest princess is doing now." Another guest responded with a sigh.

Fang Yue listened to their conversation and became more anxious. He knew that he had to act quickly, otherwise the princess and the Chu State would be doomed.

At this moment, a mysterious man walked up to Fang Yue's desk and whispered, "Are you worried about the affairs of Da Chu?"

Fang Yue looked at the man warily without saying anything. The man smiled slightly and continued, "I know you are worried about the princess. I have a way to help you."

Fang Yue frowned and asked, "Who are you? Why are you helping me?"

The man said mysteriously: "It doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I can't stand what the three princes are doing. I can provide you with some intelligence and help, so that you have a chance to fight against the three princes."

Fang Yue nodded slightly, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "Then tell me what specific information and methods you have."

The man looked around and after making sure no one was paying attention, he approached Fang Yue and whispered:
"Although the three princes seem unstoppable at the moment, they are not united. As long as we kill Prince Guangxin, we can disintegrate their alliance!"

Fang Yue fell into deep thought. He knew very well that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.

Killing Prince Guangxin might certainly undermine the alliance of the three princes to a certain extent, but it would also inevitably lead to a series of unpredictable consequences.

First of all, Prince Guangxin must be heavily guarded, so it would not be easy to assassinate him successfully.

If the action fails, it will not only alert the enemy and make the three princes more vigilant, but it may also bring disaster to himself and those who support the eldest princess.

Secondly, even if Prince Guangxin was successfully assassinated, the other two princes would not necessarily give up their ambitions.

They might counterattack even more frantically, and even fight the princess to the end at all costs.

Moreover, the act of assassinating a prince itself may cause dissatisfaction and condemnation from various forces, putting the eldest princess's side in a morally passive position.

However, Fang Yue also understood that if no action was taken, the future of the Princess and Da Chu would become even more bleak.

Fang Yue repeatedly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, frowning, and fell into deep thought. He knew that this was a difficult decision, and if he was not careful, it would push the princess and Da Chu into a more dangerous situation.

Time passed quietly in silence, and Fang Yue's heart was like a raging wave that could not calm down. Finally, he raised his head, with a determined look in his eyes.

"Although this matter is very risky, for the sake of the eldest princess and the future of Da Chu, we must give it a try." Fang Yue said slowly.

The mysterious man nodded slightly, "Since you have made up your mind, we must act as soon as possible."

Fang Yue immediately returned to the capital of Da Chu secretly. Along the way, he was careful to avoid routes that might be noticed by the three princes.

When he stepped into the capital again, he was overwhelmed by a tense and oppressive atmosphere. People on the street were hurrying, and their expressions were full of anxiety.

Fang Yue knew that at this moment, the Great Chu was in a precarious situation.

He first contacted some old friends. Although these people were not high-ranking officials, they all had loyal hearts.

When they heard Fang Yue's plan, they all expressed their willingness to contribute to the future of the eldest princess and Da Chu.

Then, Fang Yue met with the mysterious man again and exchanged the information they had collected.

The mysterious man brought news about Prince Guangxin's recent whereabouts. It was said that Prince Guangxin would attend an important banquet in three days.

"This is our chance."

Fang Yue said with a determined look, "We must find an opportunity to assassinate King Guangxin at this banquet."

They began to carefully plan their course of action, taking into account various situations and possible accidents at the banquet.

At the same time, they were secretly preparing a retreat route so that they could evacuate quickly in case the operation failed.

As the day approached, Fang Yue felt both nervous and expectant.

He knew that this operation concerned the fate of the eldest princess and the Great Chu, and could not afford any mistakes.

In the palace, the eldest princess is still struggling with injuries and stress. (End of this chapter)