I, the prince, only want to be deposed.

Chapter 78 Yelang State Requests Submission! [Second Update]

It was just as Huo Guang had expected.

Upon hearing this, Liu Che's brows immediately furrowed tighter than before, and his expression became clearly gloomy:
"Oh, it turns out that Liu Ju did not lie to me during the last court meeting. He and you are indeed in the same party. Everything you said and did was instructed by him."

"Say!"

"What did he promise you to do that made you work so hard for him?"

"High position and generous salary?"

"A title of nobility?"

"Or... the merit of following the dragon?!"

Although Liu Che never showed any hysterical behavior in front of these officials, he was calmer, more terrifying, more cruel, and more chilling.

"!!!"

Hearing the last four words, Huo Guang's body couldn't help but tremble.

The weight of these four words was so heavy that it could not be added. It was almost equivalent to accusing Liu Ju of the most serious crime, which was enough to doom him from everlasting damnation.

Liang Cheng and the others were horrified when they heard this, and they begged desperately:
"Your Majesty, I have never met the Crown Prince before the last court meeting. How could I have formed a faction..."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. During this mission to Nanyue, the Crown Prince never discussed countermeasures with us. Everyone in the delegation can prove that what we said is true, Your Majesty..."

"How dare I? Everything I say and do is for the country and the people. I have absolutely no selfish motives."

"Your Majesty, I am not sorry for your death, but the Crown Prince is an extraordinary heir apparent who has rarely been seen in history. This time, the Crown Prince conquered Nanyue without bloodshed and stabilized the Han Dynasty, which shows his loyalty and filial piety to Your Majesty. Although his behavior has some flaws, it is not harmful. I, your Majesty, dare to think twice!"

"..."

Huo Guang on the side was completely convinced.

These idiots know how to add fuel to the fire!

At this moment, his heart was also burning with anger, and he almost wanted to tear their mouths apart with hatred.

"Idiot! Idiot! Idiot!"

"There are such stupid and clumsy people in the world. Who would want to work with them? Why should we worry about the nine clans not having peace and happiness?!"

At this moment, Huo Guang finally understood why Liu Ju dismissed his retainers.

If you are surrounded by such idiots, the sooner you get rid of them the better. Otherwise, not only will you not be able to accomplish anything, you may even be dragged down to death by them. If you don't get rid of them, how can you keep them around for three dynasties?
really.

"Somebody come!"

Liu Che's face was filled with murderous aura. Wherever his eyes went, a chill that made one's scalp tingle instantly shot up from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
"Immediately throw these traitors into the Imperial Prison. I want to see how long they can keep their stubbornness!"

"promise!"

Upon hearing the sound, a group of Qimen warriors rushed forward.

"Your Majesty, this is unjust..."

Along with the wailing of Liang Cheng and others, these people were quickly dragged away without any explanation.

After a moment, the Xuanshi Hall returned to deathly silence.

Liu Che fell into complete silence, and only heavy breathing could be heard.

Huo Guang lay on the ground, his vest completely soaked with cold sweat.

At this point, he no longer had any thoughts in his mind and could only hold his breath and wait for Liu Che to deal with him...

Looking back to before this mission to Nanyue, or before he met Liu Ju, he had never put himself in such a situation.

Thinking about this, he suddenly realized something unacceptable.

This time he was confused, weak, and had lowered his intelligence!
He didn't know when it started, maybe it started with the call of "cousin".

Whether it was about Yi Shuo's illness or the later absurd national policies implemented by Liu Ju.

He chose to compromise without realizing it.

This shouldn't have happened!
He knew clearly in his mind that for the sake of the great plan in his heart, he should have completely distanced himself from Liu Ju, should have confronted Liu Ju head-on on certain matters that might anger the emperor, and should have resolutely stopped Liu Ju at all costs, even if it meant using his inferiors to defeat his superiors.

But he inexplicably chose the most inappropriate compromise, which shook the image of a house slave that he had spent many years to establish in front of Emperor Liu Che.

Why is that?
Even when they were approaching Chang'an, Liu Ju suddenly changed the title of "cousin" back to "Captain Huo".

He actually felt a little lost, touched and warm in his heart. Why?
What kind of magic power did Liu Ju have that could shake his heart that had been tempered to be as hard as a rock...

at last.

"Huo Guang, I am very disappointed in you."

When Liu Che's voice sounded again, it was a little tired and hoarse, making people feel that the person speaking was an octogenarian.

Although Huo Guang knew that Liu Che was only forty-four years old and not old.

"I know my crime, Your Majesty, please punish me."

He kowtowed again and waited quietly for Liu Che to punish him.

He was willing to accept any punishment, which he saw as a warning to himself.

So that I can always remember who I am and what kind of plan I am carrying, so that I will never be affected by meaningless emotions like this time, and completely melt the cracks in my iron heart.

As for Liu Ju...

"Snapped!"

Huo Guang slapped himself hard in his heart and erased Liu Ju's face and name from his mind... What does this person have to do with me?

"From today on, you will go to the Golden Horse Gate to wait for orders."

Liu Che sighed, turned around and waved his hand, feeling an indescribable loneliness.

"Thank you, Your Majesty for your grace!"

Huo Guang immediately bowed his head to express his gratitude.

From the closest Fengche Duwei to Jinmamen Waiting Officer, this was his dismissal. From then on, he became a reserve official with a bleak future, and everything had to start from scratch.

Huo Guang had no complaints about this. He could not blame anyone else but himself for being confused.

Although Emperor Liu Che ordered him to wait for orders at the Jinma Gate, he still left him some leeway.

He has enough confidence in himself. As long as he keeps his heart, even if he has to start from scratch, he will climb up again one day!

From today on, it is time to completely cut off private contact with Wei Qing and Wei Zifu.

I am Huo Guang.

I will never have a weak spot again in my life!

at this time.

"Report!"

Su Wen's voice suddenly came from outside the hall.

After getting Liu Che's permission, Su Wen ran in quickly, first glanced at Huo Guang casually, then bowed to Liu Che with a happy face and reported:

"Your Majesty, the Grand Herald has just sent someone with good news!"

"The King of Yelang, Duotong, has ordered a delegation to come to the court with a letter of credence, requesting to submit to the Han Dynasty. Now the delegation has entered the East City Gate, and the Grand Herald is receiving and settling them."

"The Minister of Rites has sent someone to ask Your Majesty what kind of reception should be given and what day Your Majesty should set for receiving the envoys?"

"?"

Hearing this, Huo Guang raised his head slightly in surprise.

What is the Yelang Kingdom doing? Why did they submit a letter requesting submission at this time?
However, one thing is certain, this is indeed unexpected good news, which can definitely reduce some of the anger in Liu Che's heart.

This is the good thing about Su Wen. No one in the palace knows better than him when to take care of His Majesty's emotions.

Moreover, there were envoys from other countries paying homage, and Liu Che did not want to expose his family's shame. Even if he wanted to depose Liu Ju as the crown prince, he would probably have to wait until the envoys from Yelang were sent away...

"Snapped!"

Huo Guang immediately slapped himself hard in his heart, secretly cursing himself for thinking of this person again!

"Yelang Kingdom?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Che temporarily put aside what he had just done and turned around with a look of surprise on his face.
"But the Yelang Kingdom south of Jianwei County? Why did they suddenly request to submit to the Han Dynasty for no apparent reason?"

(End of this chapter)