The strongest devouring system in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 589 Displacement

Moreover, I feel that Zhang Xingchen seems a little off this time; the reason he used was actually Yang Xiaoqian's death. The Emperor's words made Chen Er sigh.

Chen Er hadn't expected that the death of a woman would lead Zhang Xingchen down a path of no return. However, Chen Er was certain that Zhang Xingchen's rebellion this time was premeditated.

"Your Majesty, do you have any other options? Should we abdicate voluntarily, or resist Zhang Xingchen to the very end?"

Chen Er asked this question on purpose, wanting to hear the Emperor's truest thoughts. The Emperor was somewhat surprised to hear Chen Er's question.

The emperor stood up immediately, his face extremely gloomy, just like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

"Chen Er, how could I choose to step down voluntarily? This is the empire our family built; I can't just hand it over like that."

Although war will cause ordinary people to be displaced, I made this choice out of desperation.” The Emperor’s words left Chen Er feeling somewhat helpless.

However, Chen Er also knew that no one who wasn't a fool would choose to abdicate voluntarily. If the emperor abdicated, what awaited him was hell. After thinking for a moment, Chen Er said to the emperor.

"I'll go find Zhang Xingchen first and ask him what he really means. If I can persuade him, that would be best. If not, I'll have to use my trump card." Chen Er's words surprised the Emperor, who looked at him with great confusion.

"What exactly is your trump card? Could it be that you have someone by Zhang Xingchen's side?" The Emperor's question immediately made Chen Er nod.

"That's right, Zhang Xingchen does have someone I arranged around him, and now he's become a big boss. He can play a role in the most critical moment."

Chen Er's words immediately reassured the emperor, but the emperor also understood that Chen Er's trump card should not be used unless absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, it will only hurt innocent people: "You must bring more people with you, because Zhang Xingchen is like a mental patient now. Anyone who says the wrong thing will be harmed."

Zhang Xingchen is known for taking people's lives; in fact, several ministers have died at his hands in the past few days.

The Emperor's words made Chen Er increasingly gloomy. Chen Er had not expected that Zhang Xingchen had changed so much. It had only been a short time since they last met, and Zhang Xingchen had become so strange.

Chen Er reassured the emperor that he was not taking many people with him, only Ma Dazhi and Liu Chengdong.

Zheng Yuqing originally wanted to go with Chen Er, but Chen Er refused and gave her a task: to secretly spy on Wei Zhongxian.

Chen Er believed that Wei Zhongxian was not as honest as he appeared. He thought that Wei Zhongxian was ruthless and might take advantage of Zhang Xingchen's rebellion to reap the benefits.

If the emperor had finally managed to subdue Zhang Xingchen and hadn't even had a chance to catch his breath before Wei Zhongxian launched a rebellion, then the emperor would have to abdicate.

Moreover, Chen Er couldn't believe that Zhang Xingchen's rebellion was solely his own idea; he suspected Wei Zhongxian's involvement was involved.

At that time, Zhang Xingchen was practicing kung fu in the courtyard. All the guards kept a distance from Zhang Xingchen because they were afraid.

Zhang Xingchen's temper has been getting increasingly volatile lately, and he's quick to kill to vent his anger. Just then, a guard ran over.

"Reporting to Lord Zhang Xingchen, Chen Er outside requests an audience." The guard had barely finished speaking when Zhang Xingchen twisted his head off, staining the ground red.

"It's good that Chen Er is back. I was thinking of going to the ends of the earth to find him."

Just then, the door was pushed open, and Chen Er, along with Ma Dazhi and Liu Chengdong, walked in at the same time. Chen Er had witnessed Zhang Xingchen committing murder.

Moreover, Zhang Xingchen kills people as easily as eating, without even blinking.

After seeing Chen Er, Zhang Xingchen sat down expressionlessly and gestured to the maid to prepare a good meal.

"Chen Er, why are you here so soon? Did that useless emperor send you a message by carrier pigeon? I really didn't expect to see you again so soon."

Zhang Xingchen acted as if nothing had happened, as if the rumors circulating outside that he was going to start a rebellion were completely untrue.

Chen Er frowned: "Zhang Xingchen, we've known each other for quite some time now. We used to be like brothers, sharing joys and sorrows."

But I can't watch you go further and further astray; you'll probably go to hell if you keep going like this." Chen Er's words made Zhang Xingchen laugh even harder.

"Chen Er, you know how good our relationship used to be, but I treated you like a brother, and what did you treat me like? You actually killed the woman I loved without my knowledge."

Now that you dare to appear before me openly, aren't you afraid I'll target you?" As soon as Zhang Xingchen finished speaking, all the guards, armed with weapons, surrounded Chen Er.

However, Chen Er remained calm and composed, as if the guards did not exist. Chen Er shook his head helplessly.

“Zhang Xingchen, the reason I dared to come here is that I never thought I would leave alive. However, I have a few questions I want to ask you. If you answer me honestly and let me die knowing why, then my coming here today will have been worthwhile.”

Chen Er spoke earnestly.

Chen Er's words immediately made Zhang Xingchen smile bitterly: "How could I bear to kill you? Even if I were to kill you, I would wait until I became emperor before I would do so, and then I would let all the civil and military officials see it."

Those who oppose me, Zhang Xingchen, what will their fate be? Even being torn apart by five horses wouldn't quell my hatred."

Zhang Xingchen's words sent a shiver down Chen Er's spine, but he didn't show it.

"What I want to ask you today is whether it's really true, as the rumors say, that they're going to start a rebellion." Chen Er's question made Zhang Xingchen burst into laughter.

"That's right, that's what I thought, and that's what I did. This morning when I went to negotiate with the emperor, I told that old man to abdicate in my place."

"Otherwise, I'll start a rebellion." Zhang Xingchen's answer surprised Chen Er, who then asked further questions.

"Was this instigated by someone else, or is this your truest thought? Did Wei Zhongxian instruct you?" Chen Er's words immediately stopped Zhang Xingchen's smile. Zhang Xingchen shook his head seriously, then nodded.