Reborn as a fiend statue

If the emperor has a physical problem, it will definitely be a major event that affects the entire empire.

It was impossible to spread the news before the emperor died.

Especially if a monk-emperor like Zisheng encounters a problem, it is generally impossible for him to inform the other princes of his situation.

Otherwise, the princes will have bad thoughts, intensify the struggle for the throne, and increase internal friction in the royal family.

Zi Xin sighed: "Father's injury was accidentally leaked by a palace maid who was personally serving him."

"Father Emperor Long Yan was furious and purged all the maids and eunuchs in the palace."

"But it was too late, and the news spread too quickly."

"Not only do we in the Xia Empire know about it, but also the surrounding countries know about it."

"Father had no choice but to hold a trial."

"I want to select a prince from among the princes to be responsible for supervising the country while he is in seclusion to recover from his injuries."

Yu Yi thought thoughtfully: "Could this be done intentionally by His Majesty Zisheng? Is he using the excuse of being injured to eradicate certain factions? Or does he have other bigger purposes?"

For monk dynasties like the Zhuxia Empire, problems with one emperor would not affect the overall situation.

The Zhuxia Empire has a level 99 peerless expert at its command, a powerful group of royal elders, a worship group with many powerful people, and two artifacts.

Even if the emperor died suddenly, there would be no problem.

At most, it will increase the internal friction within the royal family, and it will have little impact on the entire empire.

Therefore, it is not impossible for Zisheng to use the pretense of being injured to achieve certain goals.

Yan Qingqing shook her head and said: "We don't know whether His Majesty is really injured. At least the results announced by the imperial doctor indicate that he was seriously injured."

"The position of prince in the Xia Empire has been vacant for too long, which has led to increasingly intensified fighting among the princes, which is not conducive to the unity within the royal family."

"Perhaps Your Majesty is using this to confirm the position of the crown prince to reduce internal friction within the royal family."

Yu Yi said in surprise: "Brother Xin, are you sure you want to participate in the battle for the throne?"

Zi Xin sighed: "Alas... Actually, I don't want to fight for power and gain. Who wants the eldest brother and the others to have to fight against each other?"

"The Second Emperor Brother retaliated against me very violently because of the incident in the Death Desert."

"If I don't want to die, I can only participate in the fight for the throne."

"Isn't the second prince already deposed?"

"Last time I brought the crippled Second Emperor Brother back to Chaoge City, the Second Emperor Brother was taken away by his mother and concubine. Later, I don't know what method I used, but he was actually cured."

Yu Yi frowned: "The second prince hunted his brothers and sisters without permission and was not punished by His Majesty?"

Zi Xin explained: "Originally, my father wanted to punish the second emperor brother, but seeing that he had become a cripple and his mother begging hard, he was exempted from punishment."

"Who knew that his mother-in-law's family background was so deep that she didn't know how to cure him."

Yu Yi hated the iron and said: "Alas...I asked you to kill the second prince back then, but you didn't listen, and now you have set up a formidable enemy for yourself."

Zi Xin's face turned red.

This matter was indeed his mistake. He thought that he had a special method inherited from a mysterious source, and the second prince would definitely not be able to recover it.

Who would have known that the Second Prince's mother's family had many tricks up their sleeves, and they actually broke his secret technique.

Yan Qingqing hurriedly smoothed things over and said, "Xiaoyu, the matter is a foregone conclusion. Don't blame Xiao Xin anymore. I want you to help make suggestions and help Xiao Xin win the title of prince."

Yu Yi nodded and asked: "Well... what is the specific trial task?"

Zixin explained: "Because of the accident that destroyed the Black Lotus, a large number of new lands and new races appeared in Tianyuan Continent, and this was also the case in the territory of the Zhuxia Empire."

"My father has given us princes who want to compete for the throne a task. Whoever can handle the domestic affairs best will become the crown prince."

He began to explain the task in detail.

There are more than ten princes in the Xia Empire participating in the competition for the throne this time.

The eldest prince Zi Hong, the second prince Zi Tai, the third prince Zi Xin, and the ninth prince Zi Tianjiao are the four most popular candidates.

Originally, Zi Xin had no intention of competing for the crown prince position, but the eldest prince and the second prince repeatedly targeted him.

Zixin once again experienced the incident of being intercepted and killed in the Desert of Death, which made him completely determined to fight for the throne.

The eldest prince and the second prince probably regretted this. If they hadn't been pressing forward step by step, a strong competitor wouldn't have suddenly appeared.

You know, Zi Xin and Yan Qingqing have a very close relationship.

Yan Qingqing's father, Yan Guang, was also the military marshal who controlled the armies of the Xia Empire.

The military power held by Yan Guang made even the royal family somewhat fearful.

Having Yan Qingqing support Zi Xin also means that Yan Guang indirectly stands behind Zi Xin.

If it weren't for the strong family backgrounds of the eldest prince and the second prince's respective mothers and concubines, neither of them would be able to compete with Zi Xin.

During this trial, Zisheng divided the Zhuxia Empire into many regions.

Then let the princes competing for the throne draw lots to decide which area to go to deal with the issues of new lands and new races.

During the trials of each prince, the royal family will use secret treasures to monitor them from a distance.

Whoever can manage the area he is responsible for best and deal with the problems most cleanly will be the prince.

The prince will supervise the country on behalf of the emperor and handle domestic affairs while the emperor is in seclusion for recovery.

After Zisheng abdicates the throne, the prince will successfully succeed and become the new emperor of the Zhuxia Empire.

The princes who participate in the trial will not receive support from the imperial army and officials. They need to rely on their own abilities to conquer new lands and conquer the races above.

Without support from within the empire, the princes could only rely on the strength of the families behind their respective mothers and concubines.

Although Zi Xin's mother-in-law is from the Yan family, because the Yan family controls the army of the Xia Empire, the Yan family cannot participate in Zi Xin's trial mission.

Without the help of the Yan family, he would be completely unable to compete with the eldest prince and the second prince.

Therefore, Zixin couldn't wait to invite Yu Yi from Xingyun City to Chaoge City.

After listening to Zi Xin's explanation, Yu Yi couldn't help but frown and said: "It is normal for princes to rely on the strength of their respective mothers and concubines' families. After all, both parties are subjects of the Zhuxia Empire."

"But in the competition within the royal family, is it really good for me as an outsider to participate?"

"Isn't His Majesty Zisheng afraid that external forces will intervene and lead to the dove occupying the magpie's nest?"

Zi Xin patted his chest and said, "Brother-in-law, you are a close friend of Sister Qing and I. Although you are not a subject of the Zhuxia Empire, you are not considered an outsider and it is not against the rules."

"Well, then which area were you selected? What kind of power do you have under you?"

"I was not very lucky. I was selected into an area in the eastern part of the empire." Zixin scratched his head in embarrassment and told the situation about the eastern area.

A group of mountains appeared in the eastern part of the Zhuxia Empire, and many tribes, large and small, lived in them.

The mountains are not conducive to large-scale marches and conquests, nor are they conducive to management. Most of the races in the mountains are uncivilized, and many still live a life of slash-and-burn farming.

It is not an easy task to conquer them all.

Zi Xin had never thought about competing for the throne before, so he had never cultivated his own power.

After returning from the Desert of Death, Zixin began to cultivate.

But the time is still short, and there is basically no manpower available.

Yu Yi's head was full of black lines: "Well...then you still want to play with a hammer? I won't go to the trial with you this time."

"No, brother-in-law, if you don't help me, I will be completely doomed." Zixin immediately hugged Yu Yi's thigh and howled.

The veins on Yu Yi's forehead jumped wildly, and he said angrily: "Hurry up and let go."

"No, brother-in-law, I won't let you go unless you agree to help. At worst, I will kidnap Sister Qing and send her to your manor, and we will become a family."

"Bang!"

As soon as Zi Xin finished speaking, he was kicked away by Yan Qingqing.

"You bastard, you're picking on me again."

"Hey, sister Qing, don't be angry, am I afraid that my brother-in-law won't help?" Zi Xin got up from the ground with a smile.

Yan Qingqing turned her head and said, "Xiaoyu, the three of us have such a good relationship, so please help Xiaoxin."

Yu Yi was speechless: "I just said that I won't go to the trial area with Brother Xin, but I don't mean that I won't help him. I will sit in Chaoge City and be responsible for coordinating the overall situation. Jiang Xiaoyu will go to the trial area with you."

Yu Yi planned to let Jiang Yuyao use his distant cousin Jiang Xiaoyu's identity to help Zi Xin.

He wasn't making random promises.

The Black Lotus of Destruction has been temporarily sealed, and Tianyuan Continent has stabilized.

With Jiang Yuyao's restless character, it is impossible for her to stay in the Black Lotus Sect's main altar honestly.

Yu Yi had already sensed the aura of the little saint, and she appeared in Chaoge City.

Apparently the little girl couldn't wait to sneak out after learning about the incident in Heaven.

Yu Yi used his soul seeds to ask the little saint to come to Zi Xin's palace to meet him.

"Brother-in-law, without you in charge, I would have no confidence in my heart." Zi said with a hard face.

"Don't worry, my distant cousin's ability is no worse than mine." Yu Yi said with a smile.

"Oh... I hope so." Zixin nodded, and suddenly asked mysteriously: "Brother-in-law, how is Plum Blossom Fairy doing recently?"

The dignified third prince actually couldn't forget about a woman from a land of fireworks.

Yu Yi explained speechlessly: "Plum Blossom Fairy and her sisters are doing well. When you get the position of crown prince, I will take her back to Chaoge City."

"As for whether you and Plum Blossom Fairy can get together, I can't guarantee it."

Zixin said in surprise: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, in order to see the Plum Blossom Fairy, I will definitely win the title of crown prince."

"I'm really hopeless. I only ignited my fighting spirit because of a brothel girl." Yan Qingqing angrily grabbed Zi Xin's ears.

"It hurts, it hurts, Sister Qing, let go."

"snort!"

Yu Yi couldn't help but laugh, it was like one thing brought down another.

Soon a guard came to report that a girl wearing a mask and calling herself Jiang Xiaoyu was asking for an audience outside the palace.

Zixin immediately asked Jiang Yuyao to be brought into the palace, and Bai Xiaomeng appeared with her.

Kitty Girl is completely transformed into the little saint's follower.

inside the room.

Bang!

When Jiang Yuyao saw Yu Yi, she immediately pounced on him.

She still wore a mask to hide her aura and appearance to prevent people from the Black Lotus from discovering her.