The Awakened Emperor Changning!

Royal Capital.

National Preceptor's Residence.

Ji Mingyu spoke with absolute certainty, making no attempt to conceal the purpose of his visit.

Jiang Ning glanced at Ji Mingyu, then at Ji Mingyue beside him, whose expression was unreadable.

"This is a family matter," Jiang Ning said calmly.

Hearing this, Ji Mingyu's expression tightened before he spoke earnestly.

"Marquis, I must disagree."

"The rise and fall of the realm are the responsibility of us all."

"With the heir to the throne still undecided, if this drags on and chaos erupts, all thirty-six prefectures of the Nine Provinces may fall apart."

"Moreover, the Yellow Heaven Cult now occupies three prefectures and one commandery, with countless followers across the realm. They have the momentum to sweep across the land."

"No country can go a single day without a ruler."

"I have come with sincerity."

"If Marquis is willing to aid me, I will treat you as a state scholar and spare no expense to resolve the calamity of your curse."

Jiang Ning shook his head. "Third Prince, I have received your sincerity. But I am now afflicted by a curse, and all I seek is peace in my remaining years, to keep those around me safe. The struggle for the throne is a treacherous sea of surging waves. I have no wish to become too deeply involved."

"I understand Marquis's concerns." Ji Mingyu leaned forward and lowered his voice. "But precisely because Marquis bears this curse, you need someone to rely upon even more. If anything truly happens to Father Emperor, once the new ruler ascends the throne, the first matter will be settling old powers and pacifying senior ministers. If Marquis has no backing, your position will only become more difficult then. And I..." He paused, his gaze blazing. "I can swear an