The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 220 The Emperor Ye Xiao and Ye Jingchu's Plan!

However, all of this had already been seen by Ye Jingchu.

A sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth, a smile that looked particularly ferocious in the shadows, like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, ready to devour its prey.

Ye Jingchu was overjoyed. It felt like a person who had been starving for a long time suddenly seeing a table full of delicious food in front of them. "Ye Jiuchen is indeed seriously injured. Haha, this is truly heaven's help!"

As long as Ye Jiuchen is killed, Dongfang Wan'er will remain in this world, and that fairy-like beauty can only be mine.

Her graceful figure and stunning beauty have haunted my mind, keeping me restless day and night. Once I have everything under control, I will make her mine and see how arrogant she can be in front of me then.

Ye Jingchu quietly left the Regent's Palace. He tried to keep his footsteps as light as possible. After leaving the palace, he mounted his horse and galloped towards the Imperial Palace.

Throughout the journey, images of himself ascending the throne kept flashing through his mind—the luxurious dragon robes, the kneeling courtiers—making him flush with excitement.

The horse's hooves kicked up clouds of dust, as if cheering for the "grand undertaking" he was about to embark on.

After stepping through the magnificent gates of the palace, he did not pause in the slightest. His eyes revealed a sense of urgency and determination as he strode straight toward the palace he knew so well!

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince requests an audience!" In the Imperial Study, Chief Eunuch Li Fu hurriedly entered to report.

His voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet night, breaking the original tranquil atmosphere of the Imperial Study.

Ye Erxiao was intently reviewing memorials, the dense handwriting and complicated state affairs on them causing him to frown slightly.

Upon hearing the words of the chief eunuch Li Fu, he paused in his actions, a hint of doubt rising in his mind. He muttered to himself, "What brings the Crown Prince here so late?"

"Never mind, summon him in!" Ye Erxiao frowned slightly, waved his hand, and signaled Li Fu to go and summon him.

"Yes..." Chief Eunuch Li Fu bowed respectfully and then slowly withdrew from the Imperial Study!

“Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence!” Li Fu said to Ye Jingchu as he arrived outside the palace.

“Okay…” Ye Jingchu responded and strode into the Imperial Study.

"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!" As soon as Ye Jingchu entered the Imperial Study, he immediately knelt on the ground and bowed to Ye Erxiao with great respect.

Ye Erxiao looked at the kneeling Crown Prince, nodded slightly, and said, "Yes, get up, Crown Prince. You've come to the palace so late. Is there something important?"

His gaze was fixed on Ye Jingchu, trying to glean some clues from his expression.

"Father, I have some good news to tell you..." Ye Jingchu stood up, a smug smile on his face.

"Oh, my son, what good news do you have?" When Ye Erxiao heard Ye Jingchu say that there was good news, a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes. He leaned forward slightly and stared intently at Ye Jingchu.

"Father, Ninth Imperial Uncle is seriously injured and unconscious. I just personally inquired about this!" Ye Jingchu said, enunciating each word clearly, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Oh!...Is that really true!" Ye Erxiao stood up directly from the dragon throne, his eyes full of surprise.

This news was like a ray of light suddenly appearing in the darkness for him; it was truly wonderful news.

“Really!” Ye Jingchu’s lips curled up slightly as he began to recount what had happened.

He briefly recounted how Ye Jiuchen had chased him, describing the process vividly, but cleverly avoided the crucial detail of being killed by Ye Jiuchen, emphasizing instead that the two fought fiercely and were evenly matched.

Finally, he casually mentioned that he and Ye Jiuchen were injured at the same time, but his injuries had now healed, while Ye Jiuchen was still unconscious and lying there helpless.

"That's great..." Ye Erxiao was genuinely happy to hear Ye Jingchu's words!

His face was beaming with uncontainable joy as he paced back and forth in the imperial study, as if he could already see a bright future ahead.

"But my son, you shouldn't have come here in person right now. The palace is full of Ye Jiuchen's men!"

Ye Erxiao suddenly stopped, her brows furrowed, and she looked at Ye Jingchu with a worried expression.

"Father, Ye Jiuchen is already unconscious, what are we afraid of him for?"

"We'll start planning now, to wipe out Ye Jiuchen's men in one fell swoop. Then we'll frame Ye Jiuchen for a rebellion, kill him, and then wipe out all his loyal followers!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Ye Jingchu's eyes as he spoke with unwavering resolve. His gaze was filled with ambition and desire, as if he could already see the scene after Ye Jiuchen and his henchmen were wiped out.

Upon hearing Ye Jingchu's words, Ye Erxiao felt a surge of excitement. His hands trembled slightly, and his breathing became rapid.

If he could truly annihilate Ye Jiuchen and his cronies in one fell swoop, then the Celestial Empire would be completely under his control, and he would never have to be subject to others again! The allure of power made his blood boil, and his eyes gleamed with fanaticism.

"Very well, it will be as my son wishes!"

Ye Erxiao slammed his hand on the table with such force that the ink and brush on the table trembled slightly, as if a major decision had been made with that one slam.

He frowned, a resolute glint in his eyes, and made up his mind.

Inside the imperial study, the candlelight flickered, casting eerie shadows on the walls, the dim yellow glow seemingly tainted by the pervasive atmosphere of conspiracy.

A gentle breeze slipped in through the half-open window, causing the candlelight to flicker, as if keeping a mysterious rhythm for the plan that was about to unfold.

The father and son spoke in hushed tones, and in the quiet of the night, their plan unfolded silently, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows.

"Father, let's secretly send people to monitor Ye Jiuchen's henchmen, making sure there are no leaks."

We need to figure out their every move; we can't miss their gatherings or secret meetings.

Then, once we have gathered enough evidence and clues, we can launch a surprise attack and capture them all in one fell swoop.

Ye Jingchu's eyes flashed with a sharp light, like the eyes of a wolf in the cold night, full of ambition and calculation.

"Good, this is a brilliant plan. Father, I will entrust this matter to you."

Ye Erxiao nodded slightly, his eyes full of praise for his son. He knew his son was intelligent and decisive, and believed that he was capable of completing the task!

As he spoke, he slowly stood up, walked to the bookshelf next to him, and took out a token from a hidden compartment.

Ye Erxiao solemnly handed the token to Ye Jingchu, saying, "My son, this token can mobilize the Imperial Guards. This is my greatest trust in you. I await your good news; do not disappoint me."

Ye Jingchu hurriedly knelt on one knee, took the token with both hands, and felt a surge of joy as he felt its heavy weight.