HPDBC Chapter 285 Rebellion (Three updates of ten thousand words, please subscribe!)_1
Chapter 285 Rebellion (Three updates of ten thousand words, please subscribe!)_1
The eldest prince shook his head and said, "Younger brother, you're treating me as an outsider, which isn't right. After all, as Father Emperor's firstborn, I bear inseparable responsibility for the rise and fall of Da Xia. With the current turmoil in the world, how can I not inquire?"
Hearing this, the crown prince slightly furrowed his brow and said, "As I've said before, I'll discuss and resolve this matter with King Huai and the senior ministers. There's no need for Eldest Brother to trouble himself."
The eldest prince's narrow eyes narrowed slightly, and he said with a faint smile, "It seems, younger brother, that you are deeply guarded against me. But I understand, after all, I am the legitimate son, inferior to me in both status and background."
"Eldest Brother!" The crown prince's complexion darkened, his voice suddenly rising.
The eldest prince laughed and said, "Why shout so loudly? Are you feeling guilty? Since Father Emperor disappeared, Da Xia under its current rule has been deteriorating day by day. In the thirteen great states under our dominion, there have been repeated disasters. Not to mention the Six Union God Sect, even the martial folks on the rivers and lakes no longer respect us as in days of yore.
Father Emperor's defeated subordinates, the barbarians, and Da Yuan are all eyeing us like tigers watching their prey, their hearts set on annihilating Da Xia. Have you ever considered these?"
The crown prince's face was stern as he replied, "Of course, I am aware."
The eldest prince scoffed and said, "What use is just being aware? Just because you're aware, will Da Xia's situation turn for the better? Only with absolute strength, like Father Emperor possessed, can one suppress the whole world!"
Just as the crown prince was about to speak, the eldest prince cut him off, saying, "Younger brother, your martial arts talent is mediocre, without inheriting Father Emperor's greatest advantage. If you ascend the throne, you will not be able to awe the world. On the contrary, you will become the laughingstock of everyone.
They will see Da Xia as weak for allowing someone with such meager martial prowess to ascend and claim the throne. Do you think the people will be convinced?"
At this moment, the high-pitched voice of Eunuch Huang, the chief companion of the Eastern Palace, rang out, "Eldest Prince, you have overstepped!"
The crown prince's face turned grim, and he said, "It's not your place to comment on my position. Guards, drag the eldest prince out!"
The eldest prince remained composed and calm, looking at the crown prince with a smirk, showing no sign of panic.
A full three breaths went by without any guards appearing. Seeing this, the crown prince's face changed instantly.
The eldest prince slowly stood up, his movements leisurely and unhurried as he said, "Younger brother, do you know why Father Emperor chose you as the crown prince? It's because among the brothers, you have the most indecisive character, lacking the majesty and boldness befitting royalty. You are too weak.
Father Emperor never actually intended to let you succeed him; he merely chose you temporarily before his retreat to silence the voices of heaven and earth."
"Whether in civil governance or martial achievements, in what way do you surpass me? And as for background, you are even less qualified. In a peaceful era, you being a mediocre emperor would not be inappropriate, but the times are different now. With your experience and temperament, you don't deserve this position."
The crown prince's fists clenched suddenly, and his body began to tremble. He growled, "What exactly do you want to do?!"
"You should abdicate," the eldest prince said with a cold smile curling the corners of his mouth. "Tomorrow, you tell the ministers yourself that you are not virtuous enough for the position, unfit for such responsibility. That way, at least you'd leave with some dignity. Otherwise, if something unfortunate were to happen, it wouldn't look good."
"You wish!" the crown prince shouted angrily. "You are rebelling! The Tower Supervisor, King Huai, and the entire royal court and military won't agree to this!"
Laughing heartily as if hearing a great joke, the eldest prince laughed for a while before pointing at the crown prince with a mocking gaze and said, "You overestimate your importance. Do you think if you died here today, they would move against me? If they remove me, Da Xia would indeed descend into chaos!"
"Moreover, do you think I would dare to come here today without any cards up my sleeve? Only I can restore the present chaos of Da Xia to tranquility!" With head held high and chest puffed out, the eldest prince exuded confidence.