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Chapter 187 A Born King!

When Qian Tao and the others caught up, they saw the villagers of Lijia Village carrying the carcass of a wild beast and heading towards the capital.

Feng Polu was somewhat confused and stopped one of them, asking, "Where are you taking these beasts?"

The man cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Feng Polu: "We are acting on the orders of the Princess to file a complaint at the Jingzhao Yin's office."

To file a complaint?

Feng Polu glanced at Qian Tao and continued, "What kind of complaint are you filing?"

"The eldest princess said that the beast tide was deliberately instigated, causing countless deaths and injuries among the people. She told us to go to the Prefect of the Capital to file a complaint and request that the Prefect severely punish the traitors."

"If the Prefect does not accept our case, then let us go and beat the Dengwen Drum to appeal to the Emperor!"

Qian Tao and Feng Polu were both shocked. They both knew who the princess was referring to, the thief who led the beast tide.

That's the current crown prince!

Although the military generals were also angry that the crown prince had led the beast tide southward, they were more inclined to believe that it was unintentional on the part of the crown prince.

It was because the approaching beast tide threw them into disarray, causing them to lose their way!

But now the eldest princess has actually sent the villagers to the capital to file a complaint, this...

Feng Polu let the villagers leave and whispered, "Old Qian, the Eldest Princess is targeting the Crown Prince; perhaps she's using this opportunity..."

A struggle for the throne?

Feng Polu didn't say the words aloud, but Qian Tao understood what he meant.

A storm raged in their hearts. The princess's move was tantamount to tearing off the mask of civility and putting the struggle on the table!

Just then, Abao strolled over slowly.

Upon seeing Qian Tao and the others, the eldest princess jumped off A Bao's back.

"General Qian, has the village head of Wangjia Village been settled?"

Qian Tao cupped his hands and said, "I have taken good care of him as ordered by the princess. However, he may have suffered a sudden disaster and his mind is damaged. I was unable to find out anything from him."

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess looked at Qian Tao and smiled.

"General Qian's words are interesting. What is there to ask that chubby village head?"

Qian Tao hesitated, undecided, and it took him a long time to finally make up his mind.

He inquired, "Your Highness, if I may be so bold as to ask, did Your Highness instruct the villagers to go to the capital to file a complaint, and even to beat the Dengwen Drum?"

The princess's smile deepened, her gaze lingering on Qian Tao, Feng Polu, and other military generals.

After a moment, she suddenly said, "That's right, it's my order!"

"Your Highness..."

Before Qian Tao could continue, the Princess interrupted him directly: "General Qian, I can also tell you that this move is aimed at the Crown Prince."

"The Crown Prince led a horde of beasts southward, destroying villages and causing the deaths of innocent people. He has committed a heinous crime."

"Although the Crown Prince is the heir apparent, princes are subject to the same laws as commoners. What's wrong with me letting the villagers file a complaint?"

The military officers had complicated expressions; the princess's frankness made it difficult for them to respond.

Jiang Yueli glanced at the military officers who had come with Qian Tao, and it turned out that they were all people she had worked with back in Juxia Pass.

After a moment's thought, he asked directly, "Gentlemen, the seven-day period set by the Imperial Noble Consort is already halfway over. Do you all think that the Goddess's actions have met the Imperial Noble Consort's requirements?"

Qian Tao and the others straightened up, understanding the Princess's intention in asking this question!

This is a very private matter, and if it is to be discussed, it should be done in a secluded and private place.

But the eldest princess was openly conversing with the military generals between heaven and earth!

The place where everyone was standing was exactly where Zhou Wei and the princess had fought with the wild beast.

The snow was stained with blood, and the stench of blood was overwhelming, making people feel tense!

As the head of the military officers, Qian Tao could only cautiously say, "This matter concerns the position of the crown prince, and I cannot say for sure. We can only wait for the Imperial Noble Consort to make a decision in seven days."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wei looked at Qian Tao and chuckled inwardly.

General Qian, are you still trying to outsmart the princess?

This is clearly an overreaction, but it's not a big problem. The fact that the princess brought it up means she already has a plan.

"General Qian, why make excuses? Isn't this matter obvious?"

"At the court assembly that day, all of you were present. The Imperial Noble Consort said that only if the snow disaster stopped could the Crown Prince retain his position. But has the snow disaster stopped now?"

"The goddess did indeed provide enough charcoal to benefit the people of the capital, but so what?"

"As long as the heavy snow continues, the snow disaster will not end. In this round, the Crown Prince lost from the very beginning."

The military officers were all taken aback; Bai Xiaoxiao's wordplay at the court meeting was not clever at all.

If you listen carefully to what the Imperial Noble Consort says, you will understand the clues.

The Crown Prince and Mei Xingyue were in a state of panic at the time, and having narrowly escaped death, they had no time to scheme, which is why they fell into the trap.

The eldest princess did not trust Qian Tao, Feng Polu, and the others, and failed to notice the problem in their conversation.

"We are foolish and ignorant," Qian Tao said, bowing. "We do not understand the princess's intention in saying these things to us."

The eldest princess flicked her sleeve and declared firmly, "Of course, I hope to receive your assistance!"

"The Crown Prince's misconduct was foreshadowed by celestial signs and evidenced by facts; he is no longer suitable to be the heir apparent."

Qian Tao's heart pounded, and he looked at the princess, his voice trembling slightly.

"If the princess believes the Crown Prince is unworthy to be the heir apparent, then who is qualified to take on this great responsibility?"

Before the princess could reply, Zhou Wei stepped forward and said, "General Qian, isn't this obvious? Who else in the Great Zhou royal family do you think is capable of shouldering this heavy responsibility?"

Although Feng Polu and the others were not as powerful as Qian Tao, they remained silent despite the turmoil in their hearts.

Qian Tao knew that he had been thrust into the spotlight, and whether he wanted to face it or not, he had to.

"Since the princess is so frank, I also have something to say from the bottom of my heart!"

"General Qian, please speak."

"Princess, the Crown Prince is not only the heir apparent, but also commands 500,000 troops, and the three large camps near the capital have a total strength of 100,000!"

"I am the commander-in-chief of the Roushan Camp. The Crown Prince holds the Tiger Tally. If he mobilizes troops, I have no choice but to obey!"

Zhou Wei looked at Qian Tao in surprise. She had thought that it would take a lot of persuasion to convince Qian Tao to support the Princess.

Unexpectedly, Old Qian was so pragmatic.

By revealing the location of Roushan Camp, the Crown Prince was reminding the Princess that he had the strength to fight back!

If the seven-day period ends and the Imperial Noble Consort truly forces the Crown Prince to abdicate, the Crown Prince might very well use his military power to fight for it.

The eldest princess must make preparations as soon as possible!

The eldest princess was not surprised by Qian Tao's reminder. She was just a little curious and asked, "General Qian, I remember that at the court assembly, you all looked down on me. Now that I dare to covet the position of crown prince, you have no objection at all. Why is that?"

Qian Tao cupped his hands and truthfully replied, "Your Highness, please forgive us. We did indeed have some reservations about you before, because it is unprecedented in history for a woman to hold the title of Protector of the Nation Princess."

"We are military generals, having spent our lives fighting on the battlefield. We admire fierce generals and brilliant commanders, but Princess..."

"However, after experiencing the beast tide, we realized that we had underestimated the princess. She is not only knowledgeable in military affairs, but also highly skilled in combat. We were blind to her abilities before."

Qian Tao's words made Zhou Wei look at Jiang Yueli.

Even Zhou Wei was initially puzzled by the fact that the Princess had concealed the identity of the Blue-Faced War God.

She knew that if she revealed her identity, Qian Tao and the others would definitely follow her!

Despite the disdain and prejudice of the military officers, the princess insisted on attending the deer hunting banquet.

Now that she saw Qian Tao and other military generals genuinely bowing in submission, Zhou Wei finally understood Jiang Yueli's intentions.

This princess is truly a born queen!