Chapter 43 No suspense, this time I can only die

Seeing Li Chengyun pressing forward step by step.

Li Chengqian's face, as pale as paper, was like a ripple in stagnant water, revealing a hint of struggle.

He knew that Li Chengyun's cold eyes showed indifference towards him.

What's worse, he had a premonition that the next moment, a cold light would come and his life might be in danger.

There is a thousand kinds of anger in my chest, ready to burst out.

He wanted to rebuke him for being disrespectful and unjust, and declared that he was the master of the Eastern Palace and the elder brother. He mentioned his father's thunderous wrath and his mother's deep love for her child, and she would not tolerate such disobedience.

However, this thought was fleeting and disappeared in an instant.

This is because Li Chengyun possesses an unparalleled cultivation level above the ninth rank, and he has a great master under his command to help him. His power is like a rainbow, and no one can stop him. Even the wrath of the emperor cannot shake him in the slightest.

Li Chengqian understood the key point instantly, and his legs softened, and he fell to his knees with a dull "thump". Dust rose up, like the sound of the pride in his heart shattering.

Immediately, tears welled up like a spring, he sobbed and cried uncontrollably, his voice of pleading resounded through the sky:

"Sixth brother, I was confused for a moment and was deceived by the treacherous Northern Qi. I didn't mean to harm you!"

"Now that I have lost my position as the East Palace, I am like a dead tree. I am no longer a threat to you. Only my second brother is your real enemy!"

"If you hate me, I will immediately go to my fiefdom and never come back. Even if you want to send someone to monitor me, I am willing to accept it. I am willing to be an idle cloud and wild crane in this life, and I will never compete with you!"

After saying this, Li Chengqian disregarded his dignity and crawled forward on his knees, trying to cling to Li Chengyun's legs in order to seek forgiveness.

However, Li Chengyun kicked him several feet away with a light kick.

"Sixth brother, Chengyun! Listen to me. Although I have lost my power, I have been working hard for many years. I still have connections in the court that are not exposed. I have hidden power that even my father does not know about."

"This kind of power is safe and can help you to become more powerful. The position of Crown Prince and even the emperor will be within your reach!"

Li Chengqian shouted at the top of his lungs, as if he wanted to use his last bargaining chip to buy a glimmer of hope for life.

Li Chengyun remained calm as he stared at him, as if wanting to see what other drama he would perform.

Li Chengqian's face became increasingly flustered, and he said anxiously:
"Sixth brother, if you can't wait, I am willing to help you overthrow our father! Heaven and earth can bear witness to my heart, I only wish to live in this world!"

"I have nothing now. If you kill me, it will be useless and harmful, and you will be branded as a brother-killer!"

"You will treat me as a useless waste, keep me in the palace, and let me suffer humiliation every day. This way, you will be very happy."

In order to save his life, Li Chengqian has thrown away all his dignity and even revealed all his past plots against Li Chengyun.

Hearing these words, Li Chengyun remained calm and composed, just shook his head slightly and said softly:
"Is that all?"

Li Chengqian was extremely frightened. He knew that Li Chengyun had no intention of wavering!
He shook his head in panic, looking around for someone who could save him. Finally, his eyes fell on Li Chengze and he said in a sad voice:

"Brother, I am your third brother, the third brother who always stayed by your side in the past!"

"Save my life, you must save my life!"

"If I am killed, you will lose a brother! Just let me live in this world. I am willing to give up everything!"

Seeing Li Chengqian's condition, Li Chengze couldn't help but flash a trace of disgust in his eyes.

He had never expected that the third prince brother would be so humble at the critical moment of life and death.

If it were him, he would rather die than surrender than be so undignified!

However, he finally spoke:
"Sixth brother, it may not be appropriate for you to kill Li Chengqian with your own hands now! He has committed a heinous crime and will surely die." "Why not hand him over to our father for disposal! And judging from his current state, he is like a useless person. Even if we don't kill him, he can no longer pose a threat to us."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengyun turned to look at Li Chengze, shook his head slightly, and said:
"Second brother, did you underestimate the third brother?"

Upon hearing this, Li Chengze frowned and turned his gaze to Li Chengqian.

At this moment, Li Chengqian's tears were pouring out like a spring, his face was covered with dust and dirt, and he looked so embarrassed. How could others dare to look down on him?
However, after hearing what Li Chengyun said, her crying stopped abruptly and the tears in her eyes gradually disappeared.

He raised his white wrist slightly and wiped the dust off his face with his sleeve. His demeanor showed a certain calmness.

He stood up slowly, his posture straight and upright, like a pine or cypress, attracting attention.

Li Chengze's eyes widened when he saw this, and he was secretly shocked: "Could it be that everything before was just a disguise?! That sad look just now was actually a play! It was meant to win Sixth Brother's sympathy, so that he could plan for revenge later."

"Sixth brother, you know me very well. As a man of the Li family, how could I surrender so easily?"

The pleading look on Li Chengqian's face completely disappeared, and was replaced by a calmness as calm as water, which was somewhat similar to the calmness of his father, Emperor Qing.

"It seems that Sixth Brother has decided not to allow me to survive."

"Today is the day when my fate ends. How ironic! Just now I mistakenly thought that it was you who was going to the underworld!"

"I underestimated you in the end. I never expected that the power of a Grandmaster could be this great."

"Haha, this encounter may be fate's punishment for my arrogance."

Li Chengqian looked directly at Li Chengyun, his words revealing a hint of bitterness and relief.

Li Chengyun remained silent, only responding with deep eyes.

After a moment, Li Chengqian raised a faint smile, gently straightened his clothes, walked leisurely into the pavilion, and slowly sat down on the stone bench.

"As a man of the Li family, I still have some courage to face life and death."

"Sixth brother, go ahead and take my head and present it to our father for his inspection."

"Let him witness with his own eyes who caused all this!!"

After saying this, he closed his eyes and waited for that moment to come.

When dying, there are many emotions.

Li Chengqian suddenly realized that the deepest hatred in his heart was not towards Li Chengyun, but towards his father Emperor Qing, who sat high on the dragon throne and played political games in his hands.

If he had not insisted on using the technique of checks and balances in the court to stir up people's hearts, how could the grievances between him, Li Chengze and Li Chengyun be so complicated and difficult to resolve?
He should have been the undisputed crown prince, the direct descendant of the royal family, the future emperor, but fate played a trick on him and ended up in this situation.

He should have assisted Emperor Qing in the court, worked diligently, honed his skills day by day, and eventually became a great man and a qualified successor.

Instead of becoming a pawn in the hands of his father Emperor Qing and being manipulated by him as in the past!
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian slowly closed his eyes and faced the impending fate calmly with a detached attitude.

Li Chengze witnessed this and wanted to step forward to stop it.

How could he tolerate Li Chengqian's unclear death here?
This will inevitably lead to outside criticism that he and Li Chengyun are fighting against each other and are cold-blooded and ruthless.

He thought that the best strategy would be to hand Li Chengqian over to his father for decision. This would preserve the brotherhood and also leave some room for him. If necessary in the future, it would not be too late to make plans later.

However, it was still a step too late.

Li Chengyun has made up his mind to take action.

(End of this chapter)