[1] Transmigrated Into a World of Villains

How could he know his plan so clearly?

"Ah, no, Father, let me explain. I..." The Fifth Prince, though quick-witted, was clumsy with words.

After stammering for a while, he still couldn't explain himself.

The Tyrant Emperor kicked him again, "Do you want me to listen to those nonsensical words again? You're ignoring your position as a prince and engaging in schemes to harm your brother and disrupt the ruler's mind.

From today on, you are stripped of your title as prince and demoted to commoner status. You are forbidden from stepping into the capital city ever again!"

Fifth Prince: ?

He was terrified and, coming back to his senses from the shock, cried out, "Father—please, no!!! I am the Chosen One, the future heir, the future emperor of the Tiansheng Dynasty—ah!"

The Tyrant Emperor truly thought the Fifth Prince was insane.

Fuming with anger, he signaled the guards, and one of them knocked the Fifth Prince out with a blow.

[Dad, Fifth Brother must be going mad trying to become emperor.]

Tyrant Emperor: !

Hmph!

Is the imperial throne so easy to attain?

Unless he was insane, he would never hand the throne to such a rebellious son!

The Tyrant Emperor returned to Yihe Palace holding Ah Bao.

"Leave the matter of the Empress Dowager returning to the palace to you, Concubine De," the Tyrant Emperor commanded.

Typically, a Concubine who handles significant matters in the harem has a chance for promotion in the future. After all, Concubines with lower ranks are not qualified to participate in major harem affairs.

Concubine De was somewhat surprised by this favor. She curtsied and said, "This servant obeys the command."

[Oh dear, this is a dangerous task for you.]

Concubine De's smile instantly froze on her face.

Tyrant Emperor: ?

Ah Bao blinked her big eyes, spinning around.

[Mom, the Empress Dowager will take the east gate when she returns to the palace, where assassins have already been ambushed.]

[After the Empress Dowager is attacked, you will become the scapegoat, and then you, my beautiful mother, will be in danger.]

Concubine De stood frozen in place, frightened.

But she was, after all, the legitimate daughter of a general, and had a strong mental fortitude.

After a moment, she casually took Ah Bao from the Tyrant Emperor's arms and said slowly, "Your Majesty, I have a suggestion. I'm not sure if it should be mentioned."

Tyrant Emperor: "Feel free to speak."

"This servant has heard many rumors from both inside and outside the palace during these days of unrest. To be cautious, I thought, why not change the route for the Empress Dowager's return? Instead of the east gate, we could use the south gate. What do you think?"

[Wow! My clever mother! Thumbs up for you!]

[We're on the same page, truly mother and daughter are in sync.]

[But I'm not sure if Dad agrees, as returning through the south gate isn't as grand as the east gate!]

[But Dad, you should not only consider the formality; you need to take your old mother's safety into account.]