Female Novel
Chapter 713 Who Will Be The New Emperor (Part One)
The first time Francis was witness to Harper's sheer ruthlessness, he was glad to see that she was awoman with her own principles. But when he became the victim of her cruelty, all his merry wasoverturned to sadness. It was not until that moment, he realized that he could get treated so ruthlesslyby her. It slowly came into his senses that he was nothing special to her, but just the one who steppedon her bottom line.
Like all those other people who dared to step on her bottom line, he was also retaliated and becamejust a stranger to her!
"How's your wound?" Jason asked in a light voice while moving through the dark passage.
"I won't die," Francis said, in a hoarse and depressed voice. Though Jason couldn't see his face, heanticipated that he would look quite livid.
"Don't worry. As long as we stick to this passage, we will soon be out of the imperial capital. We cannotstay in here anymore." Jason led the way, and Owen, holding Francis' arm, followed. The secretpassage was dimly lit with torches, and there was just the sound of their footsteps to be heard. All theirsecret guards got killed, and only the three escaped.novelbin
Owen hated Harper to the core. Even though she didn't like his master, Francis, there was no excusefor hurting him so badly without mercy. After all, his master was so concerned about her.
"Prince Jason, where are we going now?" Owen asked under his breath.
"To the South Kingdom." Before Jason could answer, Francis spoke. "We still have some chip in ourhands. Contact Diana and ask her to help us."
After a brief silence, Jason whispered, "Okay."
After a whole day's fight in the Imperial Palace, its floor was completely stained with blood. Even afterrepeated washing by the servants, the floor was still stained in red.
The officials were waiting in the Tranquil Hall. They stealthily hoped that Matthew would take over thethrone. Matthew was a rare talent, and no one doubted his capability. If he were to take over thethrone, he would certainly bring prosperity to the Bright Dynasty. However, if the eighth prince, Lucas,ascended the throne, they had no such confidence in him. They were not so sure about his abilities.His dissolute image was deeply rooted in their minds, and it was not easy to change in a quick time.
In the Imperial Study, Lucas gave the imperial jade seal to Matthew and said, "Uncle, I hope you willinherit the throne. It's not that I don't like the throne, but I believe that only under your leadership canthe Bright Dynasty emerge prosperous."
Matthew stood with his arms folded across his chest. He didn't want to accept it at all. "I have alreadytold you many times about my lack of interest in the throne, and even now there is no change in mystand. It's all those courtiers' thoughts, and it has nothing to do with me. If I wanted the throne, I wouldhave already taken it up by deposing the former emperor."
The corners of Lucas' mouth twitched slightly. Although Matthew was cold and ruthless, he enjoyedunparalleled fame among the commoners and all the civil and military officers. If he raised his arms andcalled for support, countless people would join to support him.
"But all the commoners and courtiers want you to be their emperor." Lucas was a little hesitant. He wasclear about his own abilities to rule the empire and believed he was not as good as his uncle.
Matthew looked at Harper and said, "I don't care about others' opinions. What do you think, Harp?"
"If you wish to be a peacock in a golden cage, then I don't mind watching you in the cage every day,"Harper teased as she took a sip of tea.
"You heard your aunt. I don't want to be a peacock in the golden cage. I prefer to be an eagle flying inthe sky. Since your father selected you, it proved that he was not so decrepit or muddleheaded. I alsobelieve that you can be a good emperor and serve the people justly." Then, he reached out his hand tohold his wife, and was about to leave with her.
"Wait!" Harper suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at Lucas.
'What does she want to say now?' Lucas wondered nervously.
"The royal family of our Bright Dynasty has the Secret Pavilion, which records unknown secrets, right?"Harper had got the news about the Secret Pavilion recently. If she wanted to know something about theQin Clan, there was no better place to start her search than the Secret Pavilion.
After a moment's silence, Lucas nodded firmly. "The royal family did set up the Secret Pavilion, andinnumerable secrets have been stored there. These secrets are unusual, and according to the rules ofthe pavilion, only the emperors of our Bright Dynasty can enter it. Aunt, do you want to enter the SecretPavilion?"
"Yes, I do," Harper said frankly. "I want to find out about something. Perhaps it is recorded in thepavilion, so I want to enter it."
"It will be my pleasure to let you in. Yet, the guards of the pavilion are strong and stubborn. I'm afraidthey won't follow my orders. Are you still going to ask Uncle Matthew to give up the throne?" Lucasasked and felt his palms were sweating. If Harper wished to enter the pavilion, the best way for her wasto be the empress. Although the empress wasn't qualified to enter it, Matthew could take her in whenhe became the emperor.
"You just need to take me to the pavilion. As for how to get in, it is none of your concern. Let me botherabout it," Harper said, with a shallow smile. "An emperor is the soul of the empire. No empire can run
smoothly without an emperor. I guess the officials are waiting for you. Just go and get crowned as theemperor, so that our Bright Dynasty can be stable once again." Harper patted Lucas on the shoulder."Don't forget that Lilian is still at the Great Jade Kingdom. She needs your support and you need toback her up."