Chapter 1991 No Choice

"If I don't ascend the throne, I will die!" Zhao Xuan's eyes widened, he looked at Qi Kai and said, "The third child will never let me go!"

In fact, Zhao Xuan didn't say anything yet, that is, Guan Zhuo might kill him!

When the old emperor was still alive, these princes who wanted to compete for the throne knew very well that this was a road of no return. They would rule the world, lose, and have their heads in a different place!

Everyone understands each other's ambitions, and the one who finally ascends the throne will never let several other ambitious princes survive and leave hidden dangers for themselves.

Now the third prince, Zhao Lun, is ahead of the other princes in vying for the throne. Once he officially ascends the throne, what awaits Zhao Xuan will be death or imprisonment. This is something he is not willing to accept, so he has to fight, even if it is Knowing that the hope of success is very small, even if he knows that it is very dangerous, he still has to fight because he has no choice.

In addition, Guan Zhuo is also staring at him like a ghost seeking his life. Although Guan Zhuo has not found any evidence yet, Zhao Xuan, who is guilty, still feels uneasy. If Guan Zhuo continues to investigate like this, he will be exposed to great risks. big.

Therefore, even if Zhao Lun does not cause trouble for him, he is still in danger of being ruined. The only way to solve his current predicament is to ascend the throne. As long as he ascends the throne and proclaims himself emperor, Zhao Lun and Guan Zhuo will naturally not will become a threat.

Qi Kai looked at the crazy Zhao Xuan and did not refute, because he also agreed with Zhao Xuan's words in his heart. Once Zhao Lun ascended the throne and became emperor, neither Zhao Xuan nor Zhao Ke would be able to escape, or, by then, they would die. It's a relief for them all.

However, that is a matter between Zhao Xuan and Zhao Ke. What does it have to do with Qi Kai? He will not threaten Zhao Lun, and Zhao Lun will naturally not do anything to him. The more people Zhao Lun wants to attack, the safer he will be, because he ranks relatively low among the big shots.

Thinking of this, Qi Kai shook his head and said: "Sorry, Your Highness, I can't promise you. There is nothing I can do about this matter."

Zhao Xuan stared at Qi Kai with tiger eyes, as if he wanted to eat him alive: "Qi Kai, you have to think clearly!"

"Weichen has thought it over carefully." Qi Kai said: "Please, Your Highness, be considerate of Weichen's situation."

"What's your situation?" At this time, Gu Lin, who had been silent until now, finally spoke: "Qi Shangshu thinks that he can protect himself by not getting involved in this matter."

Qi Kai looked at Gu Lin and said expressionlessly: "Yes, I just want to protect myself. I have already made a mistake about what happened yesterday. I can't make another mistake. I believe Mr. Gu can understand my difficulties."

"Whether Shangshu Qi's decision yesterday was right or not depends on who sits on the throne in the end! If His Highness the Third Prince sits on the throne, then of course you made a mistake yesterday, but if His Highness the First Prince sits on the throne, your Highness yesterday The decision is a wise move." Gu Lin said: "Yesterday, you were the only one who expressed your support for His Highness the eldest prince. The eldest prince will naturally bear it in mind. If the eldest prince can ascend the throne and become emperor, he will not treat you badly. "

Qi Kai's face was a little moved. He made his clear statement yesterday just to gain Zhao Xuan's appreciation. Unfortunately, the third prince Zhao Lun had a posthumous edict in his hand, which made him fall short and helpless.

Gu Lin looked at Qi Kai and continued: "In contrast, your clear statement yesterday will definitely make His Highness the Third Prince bear a grudge. Once the Third Prince ascends the throne and becomes emperor, how do you think he will treat you?"

Qi Kai's expression changed again. This was what he was worried about. However, he was naturally unwilling to admit it: "No one clearly supported His Highness the Third Prince yesterday. I was just one of them. After His Highness the Third Prince ascended the throne, You may not hate me for this.”

"Others may not, but you, Yuan Shangshu, Hou Shangshu and Hou Zhong will definitely be hated by His Highness the Third Prince, because you have a clear target of support." Gu Lin said: "Who is His Highness the Third Prince? , you should also know that the Third Prince, who has a neutral attitude like Zhou Shangshu, will not touch them even if he ascends the throne, but it is impossible for His Highness, the Third Prince, to trust or reuse someone like you who has made a clear stance. Dismissal from office is a minor matter, but if it's serious, you could be jailed or even lose your head!"

Qi Kai's heart skipped a beat and his brows twitched several times, indicating that he was not at peace inside.

Qi Kai knew that Gu Lin was right. The third prince Zhao Lun was indeed such a person. He did not have much magnanimity. He had expressed his position in public yesterday. Zhao Lun would never pretend that this incident had not happened. Most of his career would depend on it. He suffered a setback. Although Qi Kai felt that there were many people who wanted to take action from Zhao Lun and the chance of his turn was relatively small, it was already impossible to get closer. Even when Zhao Lun took action, he might still remember yesterday. things.

When Gu Lin saw Qi Feng's reaction, he knew that Qi Kai had become hesitant, so he continued: "Qi Shangshu is not very old, are you willing to do this for the rest of your life? Are you not willing to fight again?"

"Of course I am willing to give it a try, but I will not do it if it is an obvious act of risking death." Qi Kai said: "Obviously, now that His Highness the Third Prince has the edict in hand, Your Highness the First Prince has no chance."

"No, there is still a chance!" Zhao Xuan said: "As long as it is proven that the third son's posthumous edict is false!"

"Is the imperial edict fake?" Although Qi Kai's tone was doubtful, there was no look of surprise on his face.

In fact, Qi Kai also had doubts about the authenticity of the posthumous edict. Qi Kai also believed that not only he himself would doubt the authenticity of the posthumous edict, but other people would also have such doubts. This was not a coincidence, nor was it unreasonable. , but because of the old emperor's attitude towards Zhao Lun on weekdays!

It can be said that among the princes who have the least hope for the throne, everyone will definitely vote for Zhao Lun, because the old emperor did not have much appreciation for Zhao Lun on weekdays, and before his death, he even Announced that the third prince Zhao Lun would not be crowned prince.

But now, after the old emperor passed away, Zhao Lun suddenly came up with such an imperial edict, which was beyond everyone's expectations. No wonder everyone was suspicious.

However, everyone has seen the seal on the imperial edict, and it is indeed true. Without definite evidence, who dares to doubt Zhao Lun rashly?

"That's right!" Zhao Xuan said, "The third son's edict must be fake! Although I don't have any evidence to prove this, I can guarantee that the edict must be fake!"

Zhao Xuan repeatedly emphasized that the posthumous edict was fake. This was to convince Qi Kai and himself.