Chapter 928: Zhou Zhi Is the Emperor 2

Zhou Zhi smiled faintly. “Since Father already knows, be prepared. The game between us has begun. In the past, Father taught me to win over people’s hearts and hide my true intentions. I’ve been taught for many years. Zhou Heng is willing to be the Crown Prince for decades, but I’m not.”

“In this game, if Father loses, you will give up the throne. If I lose, Father can appoint another Crown Prince. I’ll keep Zhou Liao alive until then. If I become the emperor, Zhou Liao will die.”

Zhou Zhi’s gaze was calm. Be it his ambition or his emotions, he hid them very well.

Zhou Zhao was shocked and could not calm down for a long time.

When he came back to his senses, Zhou Zhi had already left.

The game between the father and son had begun. After Zhou Zhao calmed down, he immediately began to investigate.

He would not have known if he had not investigated. After investigating, he was more than shocked. His son, who he had always doted on, was actually so terrifying. His thoughts were actually so deep. His schemes were actually so long-term.

Although it was a game, the outcome was already decided.

Zhou Zhao felt that he was completely passively welcoming the shock Zhou Zhi gave him. He was not young anymore. Under Zhou Zhi’s methods, Zhou Zhao fell sick.

His illness was a mental illness caused by excessive worry.

In December, Zhou Zhao agreed to give up his position.

He looked at Zhou Zhi, whose expression was dark, and said slowly, “Father is extremely happy that Zhi’er is so outstanding. Father only has one last request.

Can you—”

Zhou Liao was also his son. In the end, he still wanted to protect his life, just like how he protected Zhou Zhi back then.

He loved his children.

For each of his princesses, their prince consort was carefully selected. He cherished every child.

Before Zhou Zhao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Zhou Zhi. He said coldly, “Father, I don’t agree.”

He had given Zhou Liao many chances, but Zhou Liao was not tactful.

If he didn’t want it, the outcome was destined.

Zhou Zhao looked at the determined Zhou Zhi for a long time before slowly looking away. He sighed and did not say anything else.

Zhou Zhi was not as kind as Zhou Heng. As long as he had decided on something, no one could make him turn back. As an emperor, he was undoubtedly the most suitable.

Zhou Zhao had never seen anyone use people better than Zhou Zhi.

At the same time that the resignation was issued, Zhou Liao’s judgment was also issued.

Privately recuperating, joining forces with bandits, arson, murder, and theft. He had privately forged weapons. His crime was unpardonable and he was sentenced to death.

On the 20th of December, Zhou Zhi succeeded the throne.

On the 23rd of December, the consort led troops to rebel and was killed. Her maternal family was implicated and imprisoned.

When Zhou Liao found out that he had been defeated in prison, his heart turned to ashes. He regretted it. If only he was as tactful as Zhou Yan and Zhou Ying. However, he was indignant. Zhou Heng could be said to be the eldest son of the empress, so it was only right for him to be doted on by his father and the emperor.

What right did Zhou Zhi have? His body was incomplete and he had been exiled for more than ten years. How could he come back and fight for the throne just because he wanted to? In the past ten years, how many people have changed in the imperial court? Zhou Zhi’s previous party had long changed. How could it be so easy for him to fight? Why should he give it to him?

However, the truth was so cruel. This person was too scheming and far-sighted. What he wanted was at his fingertips.

He even suspected that if Zhou Zhi didn’t want to use legitimate methods, he would have obtained this position in a shorter period of time.

“Your Majesty, it’s time. Let’s go.”

Seeing that Zhou Liao did not move, the eunuch reminded him.

Zhou Liao sighed. He did not know how much blood he would lose this time. Looking at the poisonous wine, he sighed sadly. “If there’s an afterlife, I will never enter the imperial family.”

With that, he picked up the poisonous wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Seeing him like this, the eunuch said, “Your Majesty, don’t worry. Wisdom King is extremely benevolent and didn’t kill anyone from Your Majesty’s mother’s family. As long as they didn’t participate in the rebellion, they will only be stripped of their status and banished from the capital as commoners.”

Zhou Liao was tortured by the poisonous wine, but he still found this news unbelievable.

How could Zhou Zhi—

However, this could not be faked. There was no need for the eunuch to lie to a dying person.

Zhou Liao was shocked. Dark blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. He used all his strength to say the last sentence. “I’m inferior to him. I’m inferior to him. I die without regrets…”

The eunuch watched Zhou Liao die and sighed softly. “Which prince in the palace can compare to the Wisdom King? Ten years ago, no one could compare to him, and it’s the same ten years later. The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit. Who is as merciful as the Wisdom King?”

Their Wisdom King’s thoughts were unfathomable. In terms of ruthlessness, he did not implicate the noble consort’s maternal family. As long as they did not interfere and rebel, they all survived. This was something that had never happened in history.

Only the Wisdom King had let those people off since ancient times.

With the new emperor succeeding the throne, a new dynasty began.

It was late at night.

Zhou Zhi stood in front of the window and looked at the heavy rain outside.

Jin Wu came in to report that Zhou Liao had already passed away after drinking the poisoned wine in prison. Before he died, he left that sentence.

Those who should be killed were already dead, and those who should be expelled from the capital had already left.

“Master, it’s late. It’s better to rest early.”

Jin Wu looked at Zhou Zhi’s back and spoke.

Zhou Zhi’s body had already recovered and he had spiritual energy to protect him. He was not afraid of the cold, but his figure was always thin and frail, so it was inevitable that people would worry.

Cultivating did not mean that he would not fall sick.

Zhou Zhi nodded lightly.

His gaze was deep as he looked at the dark night outside. His thoughts were deep, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Jin Wu retreated, and the room was completely silent.

Zhou Zhi turned back to the table and looked at the mountains of documents. He went out and quickly disappeared into the rainy night.

He left the city alone and headed in the direction he had been thinking about day and night.

Guiyuan Academy was very grand and protected by an array formation. If outsiders barged in, they would be discovered immediately.

Zhou Zhi entered quietly. He came to a familiar place and looked at Su Xiaolu’s sleeping face quietly in the dark.

His cold lips finally curled up.

Leaving a white flower by Su Xiaolu’s pillow, Zhou Zhi left.

He stood at the highest point of Guiyuan Academy, watching the sun rise.

He found Zhou Heng.

Zhou Heng was a little surprised to see Zhou Zhi. “Ah Zhi, why are you here?”

Zhou Heng was surprised that Zhou Zhi came alone. He should be so busy now that he couldn’t leave. Why was he here?

Zhou Zhi looked at Zhou Heng and said calmly, “The child is almost a month old, right?”

Zhou Heng was stunned for a moment before answering, “Yes, in a few days.”

This was his and Su Xiaoling’s third pregnancy, but it was their fifth child. It was a boy named Zhuo. It had an extraordinary meaning, Zhou Zhuo [1. Zhuo means outstanding in Chinese].

“I’ll come and pick him up after the new year. I’ll raise this child. I’ll nurture him into the most suitable emperor.” Zhou Zhi looked at Zhou Heng and said directly..