novelhk Chapter 390 Power Struggle, Being Used
Chapter 390 Power Struggle, Being Used
Several princes engaged in fierce competition for the throne, and the court struggle reached a fever pitch.
In the deep, secluded corners of the palace, the smoke of power struggles intensifies. The eldest prince, leveraging the formidable influence of his maternal clan, takes the lead in winning over hearts and minds at court, attempting to use his power to intimidate others.
"As long as you all support me, you will enjoy endless wealth and glory."
The second prince, under the guise of benevolence and righteousness, sought to recruit talented individuals from all over the country, attempting to use virtuous and capable people as his wings.
"If I ascend the throne, I will govern with benevolence to bring peace to the world."
The Third Prince secretly colluded with various forces, plotting and scheming, resorting to any means necessary.
"Anyone who stands in my way will die!"
The fourth prince, though seemingly low-key, was actually meticulously planning behind the scenes, waiting for his opportunity.
"When the time comes, I will strike decisively and kill without hesitation."
Throughout the palace, everyone was in danger, and the ministers were forced to choose sides among the princes.
"Choosing the wrong master can cost you your head."
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were walking on thin ice amidst this chaotic situation.
"These princes are fighting to the death, and it's hard to say who will emerge victorious in the end," Su Jinxiu said with deep concern.
Xiao Ling's gaze was deep: "Regardless of who wins or loses, we must be careful."
At this time, in order to eliminate dissidents, the eldest prince falsely accused the second prince of treason.
"The Second Prince's intention to usurp the throne is irrefutable!"
The second prince was unable to defend himself and was thrown into the imperial prison.
The third prince seized the opportunity to win over the supporters of the first prince, greatly increasing his power.
"Follow me and you'll have a chance to survive."
The fourth prince secretly gathered evidence, preparing to bring down the first and third princes in one fell swoop.
The palace was filled with unease and bloodshed.
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling wanted to stay away from the fight, but they were drawn into it.
“We must find a way out; we cannot become victims of the power struggle,” Xiao Ling said.
They decided to use their knowledge of palace secrets to make a deal with a prince in exchange for peace.
However, their actions aroused suspicion from all sides.
What exactly are these two up to?
The eldest prince sent men to threaten them: "If you don't help me, you will all die without a burial place."
The third prince then promised great benefits: "Join my service, and I will guarantee you a lifetime of wealth and honor."
The fourth prince secretly observed, trying to figure out their true intentions.
Faced with this difficult choice, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling found themselves in a dilemma.
"One wrong choice can lead to total defeat."
Just as they were hesitating, a sudden turn of events broke the deadlock.
"Oh no! The Emperor has woken up!"
Someone attempted to use the evidence in Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling's possession to attack their opponents, putting them in a dilemma.
The power struggles within the palace intensify, and the evidence held by Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling becomes the target of everyone's covetousness.
One day, a mysterious official secretly approached them.
"Madam Su, Lord Xiao, as long as you hand over the evidence to me, I will guarantee your safety and even promote you to higher ranks."
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling exchanged a glance, their hearts filled with vigilance.
Xiao Ling said coldly, "Whose side are you on?"
The official lowered his voice: "I am a confidant of the Fourth Prince. The Fourth Prince aspires to the throne. If we obtain this evidence, we will surely be able to eliminate the treacherous officials and restore order to the palace."
Su Jinxiu frowned: "This matter is of utmost importance; we need time to consider it."
The official's face darkened: "This is a rare opportunity. Don't miss it, or you'll bear the consequences."
After seeing the officials off, Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling fell into deep thought.
"Is this Fourth Prince trustworthy? If we are used by him, we will be doomed." Su Jinxiu said worriedly.
Xiao Ling paced back and forth: "But now we are being watched by various forces. If we don't have someone to rely on, we may not be able to protect ourselves."
Just as they were hesitating, other people came to their door.
"I've heard you possess important evidence. If you hand it over to my master, you'll enjoy wealth and honor." This time, it was the First Prince's men who came.
Xiao Ling shouted angrily, "Stop talking nonsense! What evidence do we have?"
The newcomer sneered, "Don't be so stubborn. You know how the First Prince can be."
In the days that followed, the men of the Second Prince and the Third Prince also came to coerce and entice them.
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling felt unprecedented pressure.
"These people all want to use us to achieve their own goals, but what should we do?"
Meanwhile, the situation in the palace became increasingly tense.
The eldest prince and the fourth prince are at loggerheads over a crucial military command.
"I am determined to gain this military power!"
The second and third princes, meanwhile, were secretly plotting how to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.
Su Jinxiu and Xiao Ling were caught in the middle of these forces, making their lives extremely difficult.
"If we are not careful, not only will the evidence be lost, but our lives will also be in danger."
At this time, news of Su Jinxiu's pregnancy somehow leaked out.
"What should we do? We can't afford to let anything happen to the child."
Xiao Ling made up her mind: "No matter what, we must protect our family and the evidence."
Just when they were at their wits' end, an unexpected discovery made things even more complicated.
"It turns out that there is an even more powerful force manipulating these princes."