Shocking! The entire court was drooling with envy because of me.

"Dad, the leek dumplings are so delicious, let's not fight anymore," Song Leye said, wiping the oil off his hands.

Song Anbang remained true to his original aspiration: "What does the deliciousness of chive pancakes have to do with fighting a war?"

Although Madam Shen's food was delicious, he couldn't let it cloud his judgment.

Moreover, enjoying Lady Shen's delicious food doesn't conflict with conquering the world.

He still needs to find a way to get Madam Shen's support.

"Father, you have no soldiers or generals under your command now, so you can't fight at all," Song Anbang said with a frown. He didn't want to see his father make a foolish mistake.

"Who said that? I'll raise my arms and shout..."

The next moment, Song Chengwu held his breath, because a long sword was held against his neck.

"Song Chengwu, you are a traitor! You have committed regicide and rebellion! Today I will avenge His Majesty!" Black Hawk shouted.

Song Leye: "??"

How could such a foolish emperor have such loyal supporters?

Is this black hawk blind?

"Brother, save Dad! Don't just stand there like an idiot!!" After a brief moment of shock, Song Leye shouted.

Song Anbang reacted quickly, drawing his longsword and holding it directly to Black Eagle's neck.

"No matter how skilled you are, you only have one person and one sword, but we have three people, father and sons. For Madam Shen's sake, I advise you to stop!"

Song Anbang's words were intended to scare Black Hawk away.

But Black Hawk wasn't intimidated at all. Instead, he smiled lightly and said, "Who said I only have one person and one sword?"

"I have five thousand Black Hawk Guards under my command, as well as one hundred thousand Song family soldiers whom I subdued yesterday. In terms of numbers, I should have the advantage."

As soon as he finished speaking, thousands of soldiers rushed out, including some who had just finished eating chive dumplings.

The small number of soldiers, though numerous, gave them a certain imposing presence.

Upon seeing this, Song Anbang's furrowed brows relaxed.

The Song family army has followed him for so many years, how could they be taken over so easily?

The boy is too arrogant.

"You are all soldiers of my Song family army, and now you dare to point your swords at our Song family?"

"How is this any different from ingratitude?"

"Why don't we turn our guns on this Black Hawk, kill him, and then storm the capital together!"

"At that time, you will all enjoy endless wealth and luxury!"

These words caused many soldiers in Song's army to hesitate.

They had been following Song Chengwu for many years, while Black Hawk had only officially taken over their duties yesterday.

Deep down, they still felt closer to Song Chengwu.

Upon seeing this, Black Hawk exclaimed, "Song Chengwu is a traitor! Brothers, don't be fooled by him!"

"Following us, the Black Hawk Guard, the new emperor will definitely not treat us unfairly..."

Suddenly, the once insignificant soldiers became the object of contention between the two sides.

Who should I choose?

Song Chengwu is their former master, but Black Hawk only had contact with them for a day, so it's hard to know if he's trustworthy.

To be honest, these soldiers didn't have any grand ambitions; they just wanted to live peacefully and simply.

The situation reached a stalemate for a moment.

Just then, a weak voice rang out:

"...Can I choose Madam Shen?" The speaker was Zhang San, who was always quick-witted.

After analyzing the situation, he felt that there was a risk of death on both sides.

Why not follow Madam Shen? Not only will it be safe, but you'll also get to enjoy some amazing food.

Upon hearing this, Li Si, who was standing next to him, immediately became excited.

"I want to choose Lady Shen!!"

The soldier doesn't care about world affairs; he just wants to live and go home, and eat more good food.

As soon as Zhang San and Li Si said those two sentences, the eyes of the other soldiers lit up, as if they had found a shortcut.

"I choose Madam Shen. Madam Shen's chive dumplings are so delicious."

"I also want to choose Madam Shen. Let me follow Madam Shen. I love to eat."

"I can help Madam Shen start the fire, chop vegetables, and wash the dishes. I can do anything!"

"Madam Shen, please take me in! Song Chengwu and Black Eagle are both terrifying..."

"..."

Shen Qing, who was watching the commotion, was speechless.

Why is she involved?

"Madam Shen, who do you choose?" Song Chengwu stared wide-eyed.

He now understands that, to this day, whoever wins over Lady Shen wins the world.

Black Hawk said confidently, "You've only known Madam Shen for a few days, of course she'll choose me."

Shen Qing: "..."

"I won't choose anyone," Shen Qing said helplessly.

Zheng Quan, grinning from ear to ear, was ecstatic: "Madam Shen, do you want to be an empress?"

"I'll help you!!"

Shen Qing sighed, "I don't want to."

Moreover, she was incapable of handling political affairs.

All she wanted to do was cook in peace.

"In my opinion, you should stop fighting, return to the capital, and let the new emperor decide everything."

I can't wait to go home and hug my dumplings.

Song Chengwu was the first to disagree: "No, if I kill the emperor and don't rebel, I'm doomed!"

"The emperor is incompetent, and you have rid the people of a scourge. The new emperor might even reward you," Shen Qing said.

The old emperor was a universally disliked figure; everyone hoped he would die soon.

As for what's said publicly, they could simply go back and say the old emperor died unexpectedly, thus distancing themselves from Song Chengwu's involvement.

Anyway, the old emperor died in the city lord's mansion, and there were no other people present except for her and the Song family.

Just deny it to the death.

Black Hawk frowned: "We can choose not to fight, and I can spare the others, but Song Chengwu must die. His Majesty has been kind to me, and I must avenge him!!"

He is a man who knows how to reciprocate.

Even if the benefactor is a wicked and incompetent ruler.

Shen Qing sighed. This stubborn person was proving to be a bit difficult to deal with.

If all else fails, how about letting them fight one-on-one?

Just then, Song Chengwu shouted, "Black Hawk, you're an idiot!"

Black Hawk: "?"

"You only know that the emperor adopted you, taught you skills, and gave you power, but do you know who killed your entire family?"

"What do you mean?" Black Hawk asked, his eyes filled with confusion.

"If you're seeking revenge for your benefactor, I suggest you hold off for now and find out whether the dog emperor is your benefactor or your enemy before making a decision," Song Chengwu said.

He had been planning the rebellion for a long time, and of course he had not overlooked the thorny obstacle that was the Black Hawk Guard.

Long before the Crown Prince died, he sent people to investigate Black Hawk's background in order to find a breakthrough.

Unexpectedly, this investigation actually uncovered something incriminating.

Black Hawk wasn't a child the emperor picked up and adopted; rather, he was a knife the emperor specifically chose for himself.

A knife doesn't need family.

The emperor killed Black Hawk's entire family, then reappeared as his benefactor, thus ensuring Black Hawk's unwavering loyalty.

Song Chengwu already knew about this, but he didn't rush to say it. He wanted to wait for the right moment to be dealt a fatal blow by the emperor and make Black Hawk turn against him.

Unexpectedly, the emperor died too soon, and it was never used.