Chapter 839: Chapter 839

"I, your servant, take my leave!"

Du Heng, being very tactful, turned and left the Imperial Study Room, returning to the Dali Temple to rethink and rearrange. Although the Dali Temple only follows the orders of the Emperor, it was as Wang Siyun said, after living long in peace, they had become somewhat arrogant, forgetting the hierarchy between ruler and subject.

After Du Heng left, Wang Siyun also released the pressure he had been exerting. Empress Zhangsun hurried forward to Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free!

"Please, have a seat!"

Wang Mingyu, seated in a high position, spoke indifferently, and the three of them sat down as well. At the same time, the doors of the Imperial Study Room closed and Luo Ying, guarding outside, formed a seal with his fingers, setting up a barrier.

"Once the doors are closed, we are family. Family need not speak as outsiders."

"As for the matter of the Crown Prince switch with the civet cat back then, I do not care and will not investigate. But now that the Crown Prince is alive, with the blood of my royal family flowing in his veins, he is indeed a descendant of our family!"

"Within this world, no one dares to harm a descendant of my family, no one, understand?"

Wang Mingyu’s voice was mild, but it carried an undeniable weight, causing Empress Zhangsun to nod, her heart filled with resentment. The fact that Wang Yang was alive was itself a threat.

Moreover, in Wang Mingyu’s words, he referred to Wang Yang as the Crown Prince!

This implied that the current Crown Prince’s position in Wang Mingyu’s heart was not unshakeable.

"The events of that year were all orchestrated and planned by me. The Inner Palace struggles are inherently cruel, survival of the fittest. The Emperor knew and my Zhangsun family will follow the Emperor’s instructions and will not act against Wang Yang anymore. But the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace was established as the heir to the throne by your decree. I, your servant, boldly request the Emperor to maintain the Crown Prince’s position!"

The Grand Tutor, Zhangsun Mingyang, knelt on both knees and pleaded. Empress Zhangsun looked at her brother, trembling, but did not step forward to help.

Emperor Wang Mingyu remained silent, and Wang Siyun had no intention of interfering in these internal royal matters, having already done enough today.

There were many things Emperor Wang Mingyu could not say or do, so naturally, it had to be done by him, the Prince. Wang Siyun was quite happy to play the bad cop.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, with the Grand Tutor kneeling right in front of them. The Emperor’s silence meant that everyone had to wait in silence.

"Grand Tutor, rise! Since I have issued the decree, the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is the Crown Prince of our family and the heir to the throne. This will not change!"

After a long while, Wang Mingyu spoke slowly. Upon hearing this, Zhangsun Mingyang breathed a sigh of relief. If the Crown Prince’s position were to be changed, all the years of planning and scheming would have been in vain.

"Your servant thanks the Emperor!"

"Alright, you may all leave. Prince, stay and have a word with me!"

Empress Zhangsun stepped forward, Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free!

"How many years has it been since we, the two brothers, last met?"

With everyone gone, only Wang Mingyu and Wang Siyun remained in the Imperial Study. Wang Mingyu was the first to speak, with a hint of emotion.

Wang Siyun, hearing this, could not help but show a nostalgic expression. For people at their level, time was just a number.

"Since the sealing of the territory, this is my second return to the capital. The last time I left, I can’t remember when it was!"

"Do you harbor any resentment?"

"Haha, maybe at the start, but now, there isn’t a trace. As long as this world bears the name of Wang, where I am doesn’t matter!"

Wang Siyun laughed heartily, giving an impeccable answer. Wang Mingyu also smiled, satisfied with the answer.

"With us two brothers working together, our family will surely endure for ages. However, there are certain matters I understand, but it doesn’t mean everyone does. You must know that sitting in the Emperor’s seat, some things cannot be done at whim and I must consider others’ feelings!"

"Just like under your governance, in the Northern Border, within the Seventeen Cities, all your protégés hold high positions!"

"Haha, my protégés are spread across the Four Territories; even in the capital city of Luoyang, there are many who hold high court positions. Are you suggesting we kill them all, brother?"

Wang Siyun laughed and shook his head. Within the court, those who had been under Wang Siyun’s care were as many as the hairs on a cow, with civil and military officials, and regional officials everywhere having ranks. If he had intentions of rebellion, it wouldn’t have waited until now.

"You’re joking, younger brother. I naturally understand your intentions!"

Wang Mingyu smiled lightly, not continuing this topic. Such matters were not suitable for deep discussion, but rather for brief mentions.

"Emperor, I must know your stance on this matter!"

Wang Siyun suddenly became serious, his form of address also changing.

Wang Mingyu slightly narrowed his eyes, seeming to know what Wang Siyun was about to ask.

"Concerning the Outer Realm Demon Clan, how do you plan to handle it?"

A seemingly simple question caused Wang Mingyu to fall into contemplation. After a moment of low humming, he slowly began to speak.

"The world thinks that there is a deep rift between us brothers, but they don’t know that our bond is thicker than water and stronger than gold. Yet concerning the matter where our father, in his enlightening baptism, transferred all his bloodline spiritual power to you, I indeed cannot reconcile this!" But no matter what, it’s something between us brothers; outsiders have no right to comment. Our family’s matters will only be resolved by our family!"

Although Wang Mingyu didn’t answer directly, Wang Siyun already knew the answer and nodded. Today’s visit had not been in vain.

"Let bygones be bygones. No matter what, we are each other’s sole kin. If I had actually gone with the change back then, you might have temporarily reconciled, but surely you would have regretted it, wouldn’t you?"