After the defeat of Jinyang, Zhao Kuangyin fell ill as soon as he returned to Bianjing.

Xu is overwork from the long-distance run, coupled with the blow of defeat, made Zhao Kuangyin very sick this time.

The imperial doctors of the palace were so anxious that they couldn't do anything at all.

Zhao Kuangyin has had a high fever for several days, and if it continues like this, I'm afraid it will not be good.

"Go and summon Defang into the palace, I have something important to say to him!" Zhao Kuangyin slowly opened his eyes and said in an extremely weak voice to Wang Jien, a close attendant beside him.

Wang Jien immediately received the order: "The slave is going now!" ”

After speaking, Wang Jien strode out. It's just that the destination he went to was not the mansion of Zhao Defang, the fourth son of the emperor, but the mansion of Zhao Kuangyi, the king of Jin.

At this time, Zhao Kuangyi had been restored to the status of prince after being the governor of Kaifeng for several years. However, because Yin Nai of Kaifeng Mansion is the highest governor of Kaifeng Mansion, where the Song Kingdom is stationed. Since the Five Dynasties, an unwritten tacit understanding has been formed, and where the imperial family serves as the governor of Kaifeng, it has basically established its status as the prince. Zhao Kuangyi took advantage of this special position to gather a large number of civil and military staff, and gradually formed his own forces.

Wang Jien knew that once something happened to Zhao Kuangyin, Zhao Kuangyi would be a veritable heir. Whether in terms of fame, prestige or even power, Zhao Kuangyi is much better than Zhao Defang, the fourth son of the emperor. Therefore, he has always had the heart to befriend Zhao Kuangyi in order to seek glory and wealth in the second half of his life.

Fortunately, Zhao Kuangyi's Jin Palace's palace is not far from the palace, so Wang Jien did not take long on this trip. However, Zhao Kuangyi was quite surprised by Wang Jien's arrival.

"I don't know if Mr. Wang is here today, what are you doing?" Zhao Kuangyi asked with a smile.

Wang Jien arched his hand, and then said respectfully to Zhao Kuangyi: "Back to King Jin, the emperor has been unwell recently, so he sent a servant to invite His Royal Highness Defang into the palace." It is said that there is something important to discuss. ”

Zhao Kuangyi frowned slightly, and then asked suspiciously: "Since the imperial brother asked you to invite Defangxian's nephew into the palace, then why did you come to the king's mansion?" Isn't it that Mr. Wang is in a hurry and takes the wrong road in a hurry? ”

Wang Jien smiled meaningfully: "If I don't come to the prince's mansion today." Then I am afraid that in a few days, His Royal Highness Defang will inherit the ceremony and become the new monarch of our Great Song Dynasty! ”

Zhao Kuangyi was suddenly shocked: "You mean the emperor's brother?"

Wang Jien still kept smiling, and then glanced at Zhao Kuangyi lightly: "Lord Wang, the slave didn't say anything." The servants only knew that the emperor was seriously ill now, and the imperial doctors in the palace were helpless. Other. None of the minions know. ”

Zhao Kuangyi understands that Wang Jien is a wise man to protect his life, and he doesn't want to be talked about. But Wang Jien's words are clearly telling him: The emperor's days are numbered!

This news made Zhao Kuangyi still a little relieved, he didn't expect why his brother, who was still healthy a few days ago, suddenly got so seriously ill. Although his brother is so mean to him, he is also a flesh and blood brother of the same father and mother, so now that he sees that his brother is seriously ill, it is impossible for him not to worry.

Wang Jien was a little stunned when he saw Zhao Kuangyi, as if he hadn't listened to his words. So I couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Fortunately, Yelu Qichuan on the side had already understood Wang Jien's meaning, so he coughed loudly to remind Zhao Kuangyi.

Zhao Kuangyi came back to his senses at this time, so he said to Wang Jien: "You wait outside first, and when the king changes his clothes, he will enter the palace with you." ”

At this point, Wang Jien had no choice but to respectfully walk out of the room and wait outside. Hopefully, this time, he's right to bet!

After Wang Jien left the room, Yelu Qichuan slowly stepped forward: "Lord Wang." This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! ”

Zhao Kuangyi frowned and looked at him, his eyes were full of anger: "This king's brother is seriously ill now, you still think this is a good thing?" You really have no conscience! ”

Yelu Qichuan didn't speak, just smiled slightly. Then he continued: "Lord Wang, do you know why the emperor summoned the fourth son of the emperor at such a time, Defang, instead of you, the veritable imperial brother? ”

Zhao Kuangyi put away the anger on his face, turned to look at Yelu Qichuan suspiciously, and asked, "You mean that the imperial brother changed his mind and intended to let Zhao Defang succeed him?" ”

Yelu Qichuan saw that Zhao Kuangyi had finally opened his mind, so he nodded with satisfaction.

Zhao Kuangyi suddenly realized. Only then did I understand why Wang Jien came to his house at this time and said those words to himself. He hadn't thought of this level before, because in his eyes, no matter how bad his brother was to him, he was still his own brother. So he doesn't want to think about a lot of things. He didn't even care if his brother would really follow his mother's last wish and pass the throne to him. Anyway, the world belongs to their Zhao family, and whoever is the emperor is the same.

But since he met Yan'er, he understood that if he wasn't the emperor, he probably wouldn't be able to snatch Yan'er from Yeluxian's hands in his life. So, no matter what, he must be this emperor!

And now, according to Wang Jien's words, my brother does want to pass on the throne to Defang. That's a big deal. If he really passed on the throne to Defang, not only would he not be able to be the emperor, he would not be able to snatch Yan'er back, and he might even lose his life. Because of the pressure from his mother in the early years, his brother had to edict the world and make him the prince. Now the entire Great Song Dynasty knows that he Zhao Kuangyi is the future emperor, if his brother passes the throne to Zhao Defang at this time, will Zhao Defang let him, the person who poses the biggest threat to the throne, live?

Thinking of this, Zhao Kuangyi really recognized the form. It's just that this shape is too cruel and makes him shudder.

Yelu Qichuan understands that this is an extraordinary period, and if Zhao Kuangyi retreats at this time, then the revenge plan that he has painstakingly managed for many years will all turn into a bubble. Therefore, he must persuade Zhao Kuangyi to participate in this battle for the throne.

"Lord Wang, with all due respect, if you don't make a move at this time, then you really don't have a chance! I heard that even though Queen Xiao had given birth to several children for Yeluxian, she was still unhappy. Could it be that the prince really couldn't bear to let Empress Xiao spend her life depressed in the Great Liao Palace? The prince is now in his prime, and it is a matter of course that heroes are matched with beauties. So even if it's for the sake of Empress Xiao, you shouldn't give up the throne at your fingertips to others! ”

Yelu Qichuan's flower hit Zhao Kuangyi's heart like a shot in the heart. Not to mention that Yan'er is not happy in the Great Liao Palace now, even if she is happy there, he hopes to bring her to the Great Song Dynasty and stay by his side, so that he can see her all the time. The selfishness of love has outwitted the attraction of the throne to him. But now if you want to get this love, you have to get the throne through guò. So what to do now, he immediately made a decision in his heart. (To be continued.) )