Fifth Princess

Seeing Wanyan Yuan's loss of composure, Wanyan Liang's eyes flashed with smugness, though he quickly concealed it and said urgently, "Let's set Taoyao's matter aside for now. Let's talk about your other crisis."

"What crisis?" Wanyan Yuan asked instinctively, his breathing rapid and his mind a complete mess.

"Prince... Wei!" Wanyan Liang slowly uttered the two words, and Wanyan Yuan's expression changed drastically as expected.

Noticing the change in his expression, Wanyan Liang continued, "The current Emperor's Crown Prince died young, and he has no other sons. Therefore, Prince Wei can be said to be the sole heir to the throne. Unfortunately, as far as I know, your relationship with Prince Wei is far from harmonious."

"Far more than merely inharmonious—we're utterly incompatible!" Wanyan Yuan said with a bitter smile. "I don't know what's going on, but that brat has targeted me in every way these past few years. I could no longer endure it and finally fought back. After all that back and forth, you've seen what our relationship has become."

"That's why I say he's your other crisis," Wanyan Liang sighed, looking deeply concerned. "The Emperor's health isn't very good, actually. If you're lucky enough, perhaps you can outlast the Emperor... Hehe, I won't spell it out too clearly. You understand what I mean. Unfortunately, once the new Emperor ascends the throne, you'll still have only one road left: death."

Wanyan Yuan's expression shifted repeatedly. How could he not understand these truths? He had merely always clung to a trace of luck. Now that Wanyan Liang had thoroughly shattered his illusions, he finally realized just how dangerous his situation truly was.

Wanyan Yuan suddenly rose, then knelt before Wanyan Liang. "I beg you, Elder Brother, save your younger brother's life." Wanyan Liang was Taizu's eldest grandson through the