After traveling through time, I took command and led the troops to conquer the mountains and rivers.

Chapter 442 Hesitation
"So, I tried my best to support you to ascend the throne!"

As she spoke, Li Wanchen's tone softened.

"Yes, I will never forget that time!"

Li Wanchen's words brought back Li Guoli's memories.

"Forget it, let's not talk about it!"

"Oh, by the way, sister, you came to the palace today not just to tell me about what happened back then, right?"

Li Wanchen seemed to be lost in memories and did not respond to Li Guoli's words.

"I still remember that when Prince Duan's small group of forces launched a counterattack before dying, I led Xiao Shunzi to strangle them."

"Xiao Shunzi, how many people did we lead at that time?"

Hong Deshun wiped his tears and said, "Princess, there are only twelve of us!"

At that time, Li Wanchen and Hong Deshun led these twelve people to break out of the siege and pacify the forces of Prince Duan.

This laid the foundation for Li Guoli's ascension to the throne.

None of the twelve people survived, and Li Wanchen and Hong Deshun were seriously injured.

He was pulled out from a pile of dead bodies.

"Xiao Shunzi, we agreed that if we survived, we would get drunk."

"What a pity! We haven't had a good drink yet!"

Hong Deshun said respectfully, "How dare I drink with the princess?"

"Sister, you are not here to reminisce about the past today, are you?"

Li Guoli interrupted them impatiently.

These days are a shame for him.

He was constantly reminded that he was a person who came from the cold palace.

His mother was a palace maid of lowly status.

He didn't want to talk about the past.

"Sister, why don't you just speak frankly!"

Li Wanchen's heart finally calmed down and she slowly stood up.

He staggered and was about to fall down.

"Ouch, Princess, be careful!"

Hong Deshun quickly supported her.

Li Wanchen slowly walked towards Li Guoli's bed.

Just like when she helped Li Guoli ascend the throne.

"Ali, is this position really that important?"

After listening to this, Li Guoli frowned but said nothing.

"Is it so important that you would resort to such ruthless means to hurt me?"

Li Wanchen could clearly feel Hong Deshun's hands trembling.

She turned around and looked at Hong Deshun who lowered his head in panic, and sneered.

"Xiao Shunzi, do you know about this too?"

Hong Deshun let go of Li Wanchen and knelt on the ground.

"Princess!"

He no longer had the face to face Li Wanchen.

"Ali, let me ask you one question, why!"

It seems that Qiu Chengze's death is related to that incident.

Since Li Wanchen already knew about it, Li Guoli had no reason to hide it from her anymore.

"why?"

He coughed twice and continued.

"Because your prestige is higher than mine!"

Li Guoli roared fiercely, "Let me ask you, did you hear about the empress at that time?"

After the two men won the palace rebellion, rumors spread.

It was even made into a jingle.

The Great Zhou is strong and prosperous, and a female emperor has emerged from the Great Zhou!

The female emperor quells the civil strife and leads the Great Zhou to become stronger again!
"More powerful!"

Li Guoli pointed at Li Wanchen and said, "Listen, listen!"

"If I don't do anything, will you really become the empress?"

"So you designed it for Qiu Chengze to insult me?"

"You also revealed this matter to the people?"

Originally, there was a lot of support for Li Wanchen to become the empress, but after the incident, no news about her was heard anymore.

"Yes! It's me!"

Li Guoli was trembling all over. "Sister, I also picked Qiu Chengze who I like. I am so good to you!"

Li Wanchen closed her eyes, her heart was numb.

"I never thought of becoming an empress!" "I never thought of competing with you!"

"At that time, I had only one thought: I wanted to make you the emperor."

She slowly opened her eyes, and there was no light in them.

"If you become the emperor, Xiao Shunzi and I will be able to live a life of wealth and glory!"

"If I knew at that time that you were the one who did this, I would have smashed my head against the throne and died."

"Ali, I'm your elder sister, we are from the same mother, why are you so cruel?"

"Why are you doing this to me?"

This series of words left Li Guoli speechless.

However, he was somewhat unwilling.

"Sister, it's all your fault because you're too capable."

"Why is a woman so capable?"

"Why?"

Li Wanchen burst into laughter, and as she laughed, tears began to flow.

"You ask me why?"

She still regrets it very much, regretting that she did not see Li Guoli's true face at the time.

If she had known he was so cruel, she should have followed public opinion and become the empress.

"Maybe he just wants his mother to rest in peace!"

She could no longer find any other reasons to convince herself.

For a time, rumors spread throughout the capital.

The emperor was seriously ill, the eldest princess was seriously ill, and officials all claimed to be ill.

This is a punishment from heaven. It is the Great Zhou Kingdom that has incurred the wrath of heaven.

The Imperial Astronomical Bureau decided to hold a sacrifice.

"Your Highness, this sacrifice is a great opportunity. Should we take action?"

Qian Shun made another suggestion.

"But Xu Jingyang still refuses to see me."

Whenever we see him, he is either on duty in the palace or has disappeared.

She was clearly avoiding him.

"Forget about him. Without the Crown Prince of the Xu family, can't we accomplish anything?"

Qian Shun's eyes sparkled, and he thought it would be best if the Xu family didn't get involved.

When the prince ascends the throne, he will have the merit of following the dragon.

When his daughter becomes the queen, he will be the emperor's uncle!
This is a position second only to one person and above ten thousand people.

Let’s see who dares to look down on him then.

Li Yansheng hesitated a little, "This is too aggressive, let's see what happens next!"

Qian Shun wanted to say something else but was sent away by Li Yansheng!
"Master Qian, is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince afraid?"

The officials standing by were feeling a little depressed. When would this day-long worry ever end?

"It's not up to him!"

Qian Shun looked fierce, "If he doesn't move, we'll push him to move!"

It was the sacrificial period and the capital was under strict control.

Xu Jingyang hasn't been home for several days.

"Is everything okay at home?"

The guard saluted and said, "Everything is fine. The master told the young master not to worry!"

"Go back and tell the master not to get involved in the prince's affairs."

"If something goes wrong, not only will the family prosper, but even whether they can survive is another matter!"

Xu Jingyang was still worried and continued to instruct him.

The guards nodded repeatedly, "The old man has listened to what the young master said to him last time."

"Look, he's pretending to be sick!"

Xu Jingyang knew about this and said, "Well done!"

"Be careful, don't let anyone see your true colors!"

The guards were ordered to retreat.

Xu Jingyang coughed twice and turned to look at the silent city walls and towers.

"You know, the capital is about to change!"

"What the hell? Sacrifice?"

Yu Jia curled her lips and said, "This old emperor has really lost his mind!"

"When you were sick and messed with others, you did nothing yourself, and you blamed the heavens?"

Gou Sheng laughed, "General, there's a letter from Ayan!"

Yu Jia quickly opened the letter and started reading.

Ayan wants to take advantage of this sacrifice to escape!