Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 865

Chapter 865: Chapter 862: Usurping the Throne

King Liang was shocked, deeply puzzled, not knowing if Li Mingrui was faking his surrender to Bai Jinxiu or truly betraying him.

Meanwhile, Li Mao and his son exchanged glances. Li Mao pursed his lips tightly, anger rising suddenly, but it dissipated quickly... He immediately understood his son’s intent. The look in his eyes towards his son changed from anger to reassurance and appreciation.

Only by standing on opposite sides, regardless of whether King Liang or the Crown Prince became the victor, the Li family could at least ensure its survival.

To sacrifice one life for the benefit of the entire clan was a worthwhile deal.

It seemed that in this life, they would be fortunate enough to have a match, to see who bet on the right person.

Li Mao feigned anger and rebuked Li Mingrui: "Li Mingrui, how dare you falsely accuse your father! Are you even human?!"

Li Mingrui’s eyes were filled with tears, his throat choked and unable to speak.

Seeing the Emperor’s wide eyes on him, Li Mao put on a composed appearance: "Your Majesty, my loyalty is as clear as day and night. Your Majesty, please do not be misled by vile individuals!"

"Misled?!" The Emperor hated two things most in his life: being constrained by others and being deceived. The Emperor gritted his teeth, extremely angry, "You conspired with King Liang, and that is also being misled by others?!"

"Soldiers! His Majesty has spoken... King Liang and Li Mao conspired to rebel!" Bai Jinxiu shouted.

Today, as King Liang appeared with the Emperor, some Yuanping soldiers were already hesitant. But considering the threat posed by the Shuoyang Army brought by Ji Tingyu, they reluctantly convinced themselves to believe Bai Jinxiu’s words about King Liang’s rebellion. Now, with the Emperor saying it himself, there was no doubt left for the Yuanping soldiers.

Seeing Li Mao’s livid face, Bai Jinxiu deliberately provoked King Liang: "King Liang, you are now forcing the Emperor. When I break into the Imperial Palace, I will definitely execute you to vent the Emperor’s and the Crown Prince’s anger!"

"Father, if you don’t say something now, we might not hold out until the Pingyang Army arrives! You... will not be able to ascend the nine-tiered platform! At the nine-tiered platform... Maybe the boys and girls are already gathered, just waiting for you and the State Preceptor to make the Immortal Pill." King Liang turned to look at the Emperor.

The Emperor’s fist tightened upon hearing this, his bloodshot eyes narrowing sharply, asking: "Bai Jinxiu, will you retreat or not?!"

"Bai Jinxiu swears to protect the Emperor and the Crown Prince to the death!"

The Emperor looked coldly at the Crown Prince: "Someone! Hang the Crown Prince above Wude Gate!"

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince looked at his father in disbelief, his legs trembling: "Father?!"

King Liang shouted loudly: "What are you waiting for! The Emperor has decreed to hang the Crown Prince above Wude Gate!"

"Father! Father! Save me, Father!" The Crown Prince shouted in terror at the Emperor, struggling as he was pushed up the Wude Gate wall, tears and snot flowing.

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