The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1279

Chapter 1279: Chapter 1087: Exposed_2

The Sixth Prince’s heart tightened as he looked at Consort Shu with a trace of fear.

Seeing him break out into a cold sweat, Consort Shu sneered, "Look at you. Is this all you’re capable of? Throughout history, how many emperors ascended the throne with clean hands? Just answer me—do you want the throne or not?"

Breathing heavily, the Sixth Prince’s previously hesitant heart wavered. But as he thought of the supreme power of the throne, his trembling emotions gradually calmed, and his gaze grew increasingly resolute.

Suddenly, in three hurried steps, the Sixth Prince approached the dragon bed, grabbed a pillow in his trembling hands, and moved it toward the Emperor’s face.

Just as the pillow was about to cover the Emperor, his eyes suddenly flew open, sharp and icy, piercing the Sixth Prince like daggers.

The Sixth Prince was struck by shock and terror. He reflexively flung the pillow away and stumbled backward, tripping and falling to the ground.

Consort Shu was about to reprimand the Sixth Prince when she saw the Emperor struggling to sit up, his darkened face staring grimly at them.

"Your... Your Majesty..."

Consort Shu’s face also changed drastically, her voice trembling with fear. "Impossible..." She had used such a heavy dose of poison; how could the Emperor have awakened?

Gazing into the Emperor’s icy eyes, Consort Shu knew that if he did not die, it would mean death for both her and the Sixth Prince, and possibly even her entire family.

Quick to adapt, Consort Shu immediately barked at the Sixth Prince, "Quick! The Emperor has passed away; go help your father prepare his body!"

In moments of life and death, human reaction speeds up.

Though the Sixth Prince’s hands and feet felt weak with fear, upon hearing Consort Shu’s words, his paralyzed mind snapped back into action. Crawling and scrambling, he grabbed the pillow again and lunged toward the Emperor.

"What are you doing?!"

At that moment, Eunuch An entered with the Fourth Prince in tow.

Consort Shu and the Sixth Prince had ordered that no one was allowed into Qianqing Palace, but Eunuch An had secretly smuggled the Fourth Prince inside.

Because they had entered clandestinely, there was no one to announce their arrival, allowing the Fourth Prince and Eunuch An to witness the scene of Consort Shu and the Sixth Prince attempting to murder the Emperor.

Without a second thought, the Fourth Prince rushed forward, striking the Sixth Prince aside and shielding the Emperor with his body.

Eunuch An hurried over as well, glaring at Consort Shu and the Sixth Prince with furious eyes. "Consort Shu, Sixth Prince, how dare you commit regicide!"

In that instant, Consort Shu knew it was impossible for the Sixth Prince to ascend the throne legitimately. She removed the ring from her finger, brought it to her lips, and blew. A piercing whistle echoed through the air.

The Emperor, now sitting upright, pushed away the Fourth Prince blocking his way and fixed Consort Shu with a cold gaze. "What are you trying to do?"

By this point, Consort Shu felt no need to hide her intentions. "Your Majesty, you’re old. Isn’t it time for you to abdicate and pass the throne to someone worthy?"

The Emperor chuckled derisively, pointing at the Sixth Prince. "Him? A puppet who only knows how to follow your orders without any will of his own—do you think he’s worthy?"

Then, turning to the Sixth Prince, he continued.

"Old Six, let me ask you: if I were to pass the throne to you, do you think you could hold onto it? Could you bear the weight of this vast empire? Could you control the officials in the court?"

The Sixth Prince opened his mouth to speak but instinctively glanced over at Consort Shu.

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