Chapter 97

"Could he be the Son of Heaven's Dao?!"

"Otherwise, why would the Heavenly Dao favor him alone like this?"

He withdrew his gaze from the void.

Zhao Ji took a deep breath, a trace of shock surfacing in his pupils.

He admitted that Ximen Wudi was indeed very strong!

But did it warrant his appearance every single time the ranking list was updated?

Those who knew would think it was the ranking of the Nine Provinces' combat ceiling.

Those who didn't would think the list was set up solely for Ximen Wudi!!

Clearly, up until now there still wasn't any ranking for that person.

But as of now.

How many times had that person already appeared on the list?

Such favoritism forced him to harbor such suspicions!

After all.

Any existence capable of making the list.

Had lived through so many experiences in their life, even writing for three days and three nights wouldn't finish them.

Why was that person able to appear every single time?

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Great Ming, the Forbidden City.

"Even an existence like Guiguzi was forced to live in hiding—how I wish to glimpse that person's elegance!"

Zhu Houzhao exclaimed in admiration.

As he spoke, his tone couldn't help but be tinged with a trace of yearning.

Of course.

That was what he said.

In his heart, he actually understood as well.

A forbidden existence like Ximen Wudi.

Let alone the fact that he himself was an emperor of Ming who didn't live up to his name.

Even if he had complete control over the Great Ming Imperial Court, that person probably wouldn't deign to meet him!

However, this didn't affect his yearning for such an existence!

After sighing for a moment.

Thinking of the severe situation Great Ming now faced.

Zhu Houzhao gathered his thoughts and asked aloud.

"Elder Wei, still no news of the Night Emperor?"

"Not yet, for now."

Wei Jinzhong shook his head with a bitter smile.

It hadn't even been two days since Chu Liuxiang left the imperial city.

Even if he flew, it was impossible for news to come back this quickly.

Just as the words finished.

As if thinking of something, Wei Jinzhong continued.

"However, according to the news I just received."

"Upon hearing the rumors that Zhu Wushi was about to rebel, the Xing Wang Shizi and the Taiping Wang Shizi have already been secretly preparing to enter the capital to rescue the King!"

Zhu Houzhao was stunned upon hearing this.

Not only was there no joy on his face, he even furrowed his brows.

Since ascending the throne, he had tread on thin ice under all kinds of pressure.

Hearing this news suddenly now, he couldn't help but overthink it.

Was this truly to rescue the King? Or to capture the King?

As if seeing through his concerns.

Wei Jinzhong smiled slightly and spoke to reassure him.

"Your Majesty, regardless of whether they are sincere or false, for people like us, it's all good news!"

"With their interference, we form a three-way standoff."

"This way, no one dares act rashly, which is enough to buy us quite a bit of time."

He didn't say anything further.

But Zhu Houzhao still understood instantly.

Because for him.

What he lacked most right now was time!

If they could really stall until the Night Emperor returned.

All problems would be solved!

When that time came.

Regardless of whether the Xing Wang Shizi and the Taiping Wang Shizi were sincere or false, they would have done him a great favor.

At this thought.

A long-absent smile appeared on Zhu Houzhao's face.

At the same time.

Inside the Dragon-Protecting Shanzhuang.

"Two brats still wet behind the ears dare to come to the King's rescue? Heh~"

Looking at the contents of the secret letter in his hand.

Zhu Wushi let out a cold laugh, his eyes filled with contempt.

As he spoke, he exerted a slight force with his hand.

In an instant.

The secret letter turned into a shower of white flakes.

The hall fell silent.

After a long while.

Zhu Wushi's murmuring voice finally rose.

"Su Xin, wait for me. Soon you will become the most honored woman under heaven!"

Great Han, Prime Minister's Residence.

Just as the room was still immersed in the revelry of singing, dancing, and music.

A burst of hurried footsteps suddenly rang out from outside the door.

Immediately after.

A messenger burst in at a quick pace and dropped to one knee.

"Reporting to the Prime Minister: Lord Wen leads fifty thousand Bingzhou Wolf Riders in open rebellion, and has formed the Shaxuewei Alliance with the eighteen feudal lords at Suanzao!"

What?!

Lu Bu has rebelled?!!

Dong Zhuo's face instantly drained of color in shock.

He shoved the beauty in his arms aside.

And waved his hand at the dancers and musicians in the room.

After they retreated one after another, his old face darkened as he barked coldly.

"Is this true?!"

"My son Feng... Lu Bu has truly rebelled?"

It wasn't that he didn't believe it.

It was simply that this piece of news was too utterly inconceivable to him!