Volume One, Chapter 124
Although Bing Qixue was his son, if he posed a threat to his throne, he would show no mercy.
"Your Majesty! We must remain vigilant now. This mysterious force helped us hold back the alchemy army, but that also proves how powerful it is."
"I think it would be best to find this mysterious force. If Your Majesty can gain its support, that would undoubtedly be the best outcome. If it threatens Your Majesty, then eliminate it."
"No, the Icefield Kingdom still needs its help to hold back the armies on both sides. I think we should postpone this matter until after the war. We absolutely must not provoke it."
"Mm, I think we should be cautious about this matter and deal with it later. For now, we only need to pretend we know nothing."
King Bing Chun then asked about Bing Qixue.
"Your Majesty, this is somewhat difficult to handle as well. Bing Qixue's reputation is so high that suddenly stripping him of his position would cause great dissatisfaction."
"But if we do not get rid of him, sooner or later he will replace Your Majesty and become the new king!"
"I think we should poison him and let him slowly die of illness. That way, everyone will simply say he died young, and they will neither resent Your Majesty nor act against him."
"I think that is a good plan, but it will be difficult to explain to the Second Royal Consort. She might notice something."
"That is easy. We might as well poison both mother and son to death!"
"Though it is somewhat heartless, for Your Majesty and for the Icefield Kingdom, I support doing this. I only hope the mother and son will not blame us."
"Once Bing Qixue and his mother