Youth Song: Leijiabao Thunder Emperor

After resting for one night, the group went their separate ways the next day.

Xie Xuan and Wuxin went to Tianqi City. Ye Ruoyi, who had returned home to let them know she was safe, also went with them.

Tang Lian then returned to Snow Moon City to report back.

Mu Chunfeng was equally happy to go home and treat his elder brother's illness. Before leaving, he promised that he would come to pay his respects to his master as soon as he cured his brother.

Lei Dong said there was no need for that; if you can't comprehend the Great River Sword Intent, you should just stay home.

Lei Dong originally wanted to return to Lei Family Fortress. However, unable to resist Lei Wujie and Hua Jin's persistent pleading, he finally boarded the carriage bound for Sword Heart Tomb with a helpless expression.

Also present were Sikong Qianluo, who repaired guns, and Xiao Se.

"Does Eunuch Jinxian really know what Wuxin wants to ask?"

The group walked quite a distance before Xiao Se finally couldn't help but ask the question that had been lingering in his mind.

"They must know some inside information."

Seeing him is simpler and safer than seeing that imperial concubine.

The Wind and Snow Sword still retains some of its chivalrous spirit; it probably won't directly defeat Wuxin.

"So you want Eunuch Jinxian to help Wuxin? How is that possible?"

Xiao Se immediately understood Lei Dong's meaning and couldn't help but shake his head.

"Who knows? It's safer than him sneaking into the palace."

Mr. Xie is with him and won't stand by and watch you die. With his martial arts skills, he can easily protect himself. If you're worried, you can go back now.

Lei Dong looked at Xiao Se with amusement, wondering what his father would think if he knew how much he cared about his rival's son.

It must be said, Wu Xin is incredibly audacious. And Xiao Ruojin's reign as emperor was truly pathetic.

Hopefully, he'll get the answer he wants.

Xiao Se had no idea what Lei Dong was thinking; he was still preoccupied with Wu Xin.

"Heh, what kind of answer is that? Was his father driven to death by your father? Or by his mother? Or did he have a sudden realization and atone for his sins with his death?"

This is probably not the outcome Wuxin wanted. Whatever the answer may be, it will be a tragedy for Wuxin.

Instead of worrying about Wuxin, you should think about your own mess first. Now that you've recovered, you're destined to go back.

First, think about what you should do. Sometimes, a single decision you make can determine the lives of tens or even hundreds of thousands of people.

After Lei Dong finished speaking, he ignored Xiao Se.

"Xiao Se, what does Lei Dong mean by that?"

Sikong Qianluo, who was always watching Xiao Se, noticed that Lei Dong had stopped talking and couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Hua Jin also pricked up her ears.

"Since ancient times, the struggle for the throne has been bloody. The last War of the Eight Princes caused turmoil in the Northern Li for several years. If I go back, I will inevitably be drawn into the struggle for the throne."

"Ah, Xiao Se, you're going to be the emperor."

Lei Wujie, who was always watching the sounds inside the car, exclaimed in surprise when he heard Xiao Se's voice and stuck his head into the car.

*Snap.*

"Focus on catching your train; don't get involved in this mindless stuff."

Seeing Lei Wujie's curious expression, Lei Dong went up and slapped him.

Lei Wujie flinched at the blow and immediately focused on driving. However, his backward movement showed that he was listening.

"you."

The melancholy air that had been tinged with sadness vanished upon hearing Lei Dong's words. What do you mean by "brainless"?

This concerns the fate of the Northern Territory for decades to come; what a brainless thing to do.

The two somewhat shocked girls widened their eyes instantly, straining to hear Lei Dong's explanation.

"What, is there a problem with saying that your Xiao family is brainless?"

Why didn't such turmoil occur in the Southern Kingdom? In fact, the new emperor was able to accomplish great things after his ascension to the throne.

Upon arriving in Beili, not only will they have to fight among their own people first, but they will also attract invasion from foreign enemies.

It's not because your Xiao family members are brainless. Or is it because of something else?

"Lei Dong, royal affairs are not for you to discuss."

Xiao Se was furious, but he couldn't do anything about Lei Dong, so he could only bring up the royal family.

"I told you, come and bite me! Or all of you brothers can come at me together."

"you…"

……

"Lei Dong, why? I don't understand."

Hua Jin looked at the two of them, one glaring and the other beckoning with his finger, but they didn't say anything more, so she tugged at Lei Dong.

Sikong Qianluo also looked at Lei Dong with curiosity.

Although she wanted to help Xiao Se, she didn't object at all to Lei Dong scolding the Xiao royal family.

"It is said that two successive crown princes were murdered, so some genius came up with a method of raising poisonous insects."

Even if the heir has already been chosen, it will be kept secret, and we'll see how they fight it out. Everyone has a chance.

The risks of the crown prince are spread among all the princes.

It was ostensibly to protect the safety of the heirs.

However, since the crown prince has not been chosen, everyone can legally participate in the struggle for the throne.

Thus, each prince formed a faction, and everyone had their own power. The princes constantly fought each other to win over their respective factions.

To cultivate power and win people's hearts, various methods were used, which led to corruption and the emergence of bandits.

Those people were either accumulating wealth for their masters or were private soldiers of some individual.

That infamous longbow-wielding warrior, the one who caused a hundred ghosts to roam at night, was none other than the Crimson King, Xiao Yu.

Lei Dong glanced at Xiao Se as he spoke.

Seeing that he looked angry but not surprised, I knew he knew about it too.

"This is still just a small-scale operation."

A great upheaval was inevitable during the transition of the throne.

In the world of martial arts, even court officials who choose the wrong side are inevitably purged.

When the strong have a powerful army, the weak will naturally unite to eliminate the strong first.

Those who have no hope but are still ambitious will not hesitate to collude with foreign enemies.

This was the reason for the previous Rebellion of the Eight Princes and the invasion by the Southern Jue.

The power struggle among the three kings is now out in the open.

Xiao Yu had already contacted Wuxin before he arrived. If Wuxin hadn't been unwilling to fight, it would have been another Demonic Sect invasion of the East. Who knows if he has any connection with Nan Jue?

Unlike Bei Li, Nan Jue established his heir early on. The younger generation already knew who to follow.

Even if there are ambitious competitors, they are either truly capable and stronger than the crown prince, or they won't be able to cause any trouble.

Those who are able to take over a country in its entirety, or those who are about to take over a country, naturally need to make some contributions to stabilize their own position.

The internally troubled Northern Li was naturally their first choice.

So you'd better think carefully about what you're going to do before you go back.

Whether it's for a moment of pleasure or for the safety of the border people and the garrison, the choice is entirely yours.

Silence, deathly silence.

Seeing the stunned group of people, Lei Dong couldn't help but recall another drama he had once watched.

The emperor in that story also raised his son like a venomous insect.

By letting his two sons fight, he could both maintain balance in the court and train the crown prince.

But they know their limits and understand that competition should be conducted within reasonable boundaries, so as not to affect national development.

The Xiao family is in a state of disarray, neither greatly ruined nor able to rebuild.

"Gulp. So, can't this be changed?"

After an unknown amount of time, Sikong Qianluo asked with some difficulty.

"It concerns the succession of the royal family; it's not something that can be changed so easily."

The new emperor's prestige upon ascending the throne is insufficient to change the ancestral system.

Once the emperor truly grasps real power, factions have already formed, making it impossible to change.

Even if things could be changed, it would be a matter for the next generation; the current situation is already predetermined.