Unrivaled Miracle Doctor: The God-Defying Demonic Consort-Chapter 288: Where Is the Young Lord’s Face? (9)

"Rescue the Emperor?" Qin Jinhao’s eyes flashed with a hint of confusion, but quickly became resolute: "Yes! Rescue the Emperor!"

He looked at Mu Qingge, the flames of ambition burning fiercely in his eyes.

The curve on Mu Qingge’s lips deepened as she continued, "The sooner the better, as I’ve said before, what Prince Rui lacks most is time. If we delay any longer and something happens to His Majesty, then it will be too late."

"Indeed! My father has been imprisoned by them, and who knows what hardships he has suffered? I must rescue him! I will expose the treacherous ambitions of those people to the world!" Qin Jinhao declared righteously.

Mu Qingge smiled, "As long as Prince Rui has this heart for his father and his ruler, the Mu Family Army will always be at his disposal. I am also willing to personally lead my trusted aides to pave the way for Prince Rui."

The Mu Family Army! The invincible force of Qin Country! The Mu Family, the hope of the people in Qin Country!

In the dream woven by Mu Qingge, Qin Jinhao seemed to see himself ascending to supreme imperial power, even envisioning a future where he led the Mu Family Army, conquering lands far and wide, bringing neighboring countries to their knees.

...

In the Qin Imperial Palace, a faint scent of medicine wafted through a nondescript side hall.

Inside the hall, there were few figures, just a dragon bed on which lay a withered-looking person.

Upon closer inspection, that person was actually Emperor Qin Cang of Qin Country. It was hard to imagine that this person had been so spirited just a few days ago...

Outside the heavy curtains of the dragon bed stood two people.

One wore a phoenix crown, dignified and graceful. The other was dressed in the Crown Prince’s attire, with sharp and handsome features.

"Mother, what does the Imperial Physician say?" Qin Jinxiu glanced at the curtains and asked.

Empress Han shook her head, her gaze grave as she said, "There’s no visible clue. The only thing they found was that your father’s spiritual power is being continuously eroded, otherwise, he would not have weakened so quickly."

"Then... how much time does father have left?" Qin Jinxiu asked somewhat urgently.

At the mention of this question, Empress Han’s eyebrows knitted slightly.

Qin Jinxiu did not notice and continued speaking, "Previously, father already had some dissatisfaction with me. That brat Qin Jinhao even secretly sent people to implicate me, exposing some of my private affairs to father. Fortunately, heaven is on my side, for before father could do anything, he fell sick. As long as he remains that way, I am still the Crown Prince of Qin Country, the future King!"

"What you should be thankful for at this moment is that when your father fell ill, he was in the midst of reprimanding you. If that wench Jiang had seized the opportunity, could you speak so lightly now?" Empress Han couldn’t help but scold.

Qin Jinxiu’s face immediately darkened upon being reprimanded.

He restrained his anger without retorting.

Empress Han spoke worriedly, "Although your father seems gravely ill, the Imperial Physician says there is no immediate danger to his life. Meanwhile, Jiang has been restless in the palace, repeatedly involving the Empress Dowager, wanting to see your father. Had it not been for the Empress Dowager’s long-standing displeasure with her, secretly preferring you as the Crown Prince, today’s situation would not have been easy to handle."

"What about the Grand Empress Dowager’s view on father’s illness..." Qin Jinxiu cautiously asked.

Empress Han sneered, "Though she didn’t come directly, she secretly approached the Imperial Physician who examined your father for an inquiry. Fortunately, your father’s illness wasn’t caused by us, or do you think Cixiang Palace would remain silent now?"

Qin Jinxiu looked towards the curtains, a fierce gleam in his eyes, and said to Empress Han, "Mother, since that is the case, shall we..." He made a killing gesture at his neck.

’You plan to kill your father and seize the throne!’

Empress Han’s eyes became sharp as she exchanged a silent gaze with her son.

Both looked towards the silhouette vaguely lying behind the curtains.

"If we delay, I fear Qin Jinhao will intervene," Qin Jinxiu narrowed his eyes, speaking maliciously.

Empress Han pressed her lips, contemplating the odds of success in this gamble. After a moment, she said, "Your uncle is at the Northern Border and is not useful now. Within Luodu, apart from the Mu Family Army’s ten thousand stationed outside the city, there are fifteen thousand Capital Guards under the Shao Family’s control. They have always been neutral, and there’s no time to win them over now. The Left Guard Army’s three thousand men are Jiang’s loyalists, while the Right Guard’s three thousand are our trusted men. These forces can neutralize each other. Two thousand Imperial Army and four thousand Central Guards are under your father’s command. Now that he’s sick, we can steal his Tiger Talisman and control these six thousand men. You’re right; Qin Jinhao will not be able to restrain himself. We wait until he makes the first move, and once he does, we can capture him on the charge of trespassing into the Forbidden Palace!"

"But the Mu Family is currently very close to Qin Jinhao." Qin Jinxiu frowned.

"The Mu Family?" Empress Han said disdainfully, "Mu Xiong cherishes his feathers too much and will never get involved in such matters of succession. The most he will do is send his grandson. We just need to set an ambush at the palace gates and take Mu Qingge’s life; the threat from the Mu Family will be eliminated. At that point, what can Mu Xiong do? He, who has been loyal to the throne his whole life, would never commit regicide, would he?"

Empress Han was full of confidence, seemingly having calculated Mu Xiong’s character thoroughly, exuding a sense of security.

Moreover, in her heart, once her son became emperor, the first person to deal with would be Mu Xiong. Killing Mu Qingge was merely a matter of time.

Empress Han’s confidence infected Qin Jinxiu, giving him the feeling of having victory within reach.

He immediately said, "I will arrange for someone to monitor Mu Qingge’s movements."

"No need to be so troublesome, just set ambushes at the four palace gates," Empress Han coldly laughed.

Having said that, the two left the hall.

Neither of them noticed a trembling person hiding under the dragon bed, with a look of terror, who had overheard their entire conversation...