Records of the Human Emperor Side Story Chapter 37: Each With Their Own Plans!

Translated by: Hypersheep325
Edited by: Michyrr

Li Chengyi had gotten what he wanted, and he soon strode out of Taiji Palace. Outside, several furtive figures came out to welcome him.

"How was it?" Li Chengyi asked.

"His Highness the Crown Prince has already received the news and will be here soon," a raspy voice reported. "If all goes as expected, once he hears the news of His Majesty's death, he will immediately make his move. In addition, the Third Prince has been keeping a close watch on the palace this entire time. So long as there is any suspicious movement, he should quickly hear the news."

"Great!"

Li Chengyi gave a sinister laugh, his expression proud and content.

"With Imperial father dead, First Brother has nothing to fear. As for Third Brother, the news that his mother is detained will have him overcome with rage, and there will be no more room for negotiation between the two. A great show is about to take place. Come, then! First Brother, Third Brother, in this show, let me see which one of us will be laughing at the summit!"

That arrogant voice lingered in the air as Li Chengyi led away those figures, disappearing like ghosts.

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Bang!

As the curtain of night descended, a flash of lightning appeared in the sky. It wasn't long before dark clouds had engulfed the skies over the capital.

Taiji Palace was brightly lit.

The Tang Emperor's body had already been taken away, and at this moment, the one standing in the hall was a heroic and armored figure, his cape flapping in the wind.

The doors of Taiji Palace were already open, and First Prince Li Xuantu stood like a mighty mountain, a saber at his waist. But in his heart surged a restless turmoil.

His father was dead, and the new had replaced the old. The day he had awaited for so many years had finally come.

Li Xuantu couldn't say if he felt joy, sorrow, or both.

An enormous empire had opened its arms to him, but Li Xuantu knew that many things still needed to be concluded before he took the throne.

"Did you find it?" Li Xuantu said.

A court official walked out from Taiji

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