"You know the Imperial Stone, don't you know that the one who possesses the Imperial Stone is the supreme commander?" Zhao Weichen said coldly, looking at the restrained Zhao Weihong. He knew very well that the Imperial Stone had the supreme status in the Hongguo army. No matter who it was, as long as he held the Imperial Stone, he could mobilize all the troops of the Hongguo army and become the supreme commander of the army. This was a rule that had been passed down for many years in the Hongguo country, and it was an iron rule that no one could violate.
"They are not from the Imperial Guards, they are here to protect the Emperor, why would they listen to you?" Zhao Weihong asked with a puzzled look on his face. He couldn't understand why his trusted men would turn against him at a critical moment. He had always thought that these people who were specifically protecting the Emperor would only be loyal to him, but he didn't expect that in front of Yu Shi, all loyalty would become so fragile.
"The Imperial Stone is not only able to mobilize Hongguo's secret troops, but also a symbol of the highest status that can mobilize all troops." Zhao Weichen explained patiently. He hoped that Zhao Weihong could understand that his failure was not accidental, but the inevitable result of his greed and ignorance of power. In Hongguo's power system, the Imperial Stone represents orthodoxy and authority, and is an existence that no one can challenge.
"Haha, I knew this Imperial Stone was important!" Zhao Weihong had a twisted smile on his face, his eyes revealing a hint of unwillingness and madness. He knew that the Imperial Stone was the core symbol of Hongguo's power, so he had been thinking about it and trying hard to get it, otherwise he would not have been so persistent in looking for Zhao Weichen.
"It is very important, so you lose!" Zhao Weichen responded bluntly, with a tone of dignity and disdain of a winner. He looked at his brother who had once tried to overthrow everything, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings, but more of it was his expectations for Hongguo's future. Now that the overall situation has been determined, Hongguo finally has hope of getting back on track.
"Haha, hahaha, I lost. I didn't expect that old guy would give you the Imperial Stone so early!" Zhao Weihong laughed more and more crazily, and his laughter was full of despair and regret. He could never have imagined that his father would hand the Imperial Stone to Zhao Weichen when he came of age, which meant that Zhao Weichen had been the real ruler of Hongguo since then.
"My father gave me the Imperial Stone when I was an adult, and I have long been the real ruler of Hongguo." Zhao Weichen said solemnly. He secretly felt great in his heart. If it weren't for Zhao Hong's pursuit, which made him fall into a coma for several years, how could Hongguo fall into such a broken situation now. However, things have come to this point, and it is useless to dwell on the past. The most urgent task is to restore Hongguo to life. Now, he has witnessed the vigorous development and new atmosphere of the empire with his own eyes, and he has made a decision in his heart that he is willing to entrust Hongguo to the rule of the empire. In this way, the people of Hongguo may be able to live a better life, and he himself can finally be at ease to accompany his lover and make up for the time he missed.
"You actually got it so early!" Zhao Weihong murmured to himself in despair, his face full of loss and frustration, as if all his hopes were completely shattered at this moment.
"Lock him up." Zhao Weichen ordered his men decisively. With this order, Zhao Weihong was easily subdued and taken away for imprisonment. The imperial stone was like an insurmountable barrier of imperial power, which determined the final outcome of this power struggle and once again demonstrated its supreme symbolic status in Hongguo.
"Grandpa Zhao, it seems that the matter has been resolved. I will go back first." After confirming that there was no more business that needed his attention, Di Si said to Zhao Weichen respectfully. He knew that Zhao Weichen would need time to stabilize the situation in Hongguo, and it was time for him to return to Ye Zixuan.
"Okay, you go back first. I'll go to the Empire with you guys after I stabilize Hongguo." Zhao Weichen nodded, his eyes revealing calmness and determination. He knew that he was responsible for the smooth transition of Hongguo, and he had to handle everything properly before he could go to the Empire with peace of mind.
"Okay." Di Si responded, and then couldn't wait to leave the Hongguo Palace and started his journey home as quickly as possible, his heart full of longing for Ye Zixuan.
"Di Si, why are you back? Is it over?" Ye Zixuan looked at Di Si who suddenly appeared in front of her, with a hint of surprise and confusion in her eyes. She had been concerned about the situation over there, and now seeing Di Si return safely, she felt relieved, but she couldn't help but wonder if the matter had been resolved satisfactorily.
"Well, it's all over. Your grandfather is awesome!" Di Si said with a smile, with admiration in his eyes. He knew very well that Zhao Weichen held the highest command of Hongguo's troops, the Imperial Stone, and had an absolute advantage in this power struggle. All problems were solved smoothly beyond imagination.
"Maybe! Then we have to wait here for him to stabilize the situation!" Ye Zixuan sighed softly. During this period, she watched Di Si, Zhao Weichen and others busy with various affairs, but she seemed to be out of the picture and could not help much. She felt a little lost and bored.
"Well, are you a little bored? You seem to be in low spirits these days." Di Si looked at Ye Zixuan distressedly, reaching out and gently stroking her cheek, his eyes full of concern. He keenly noticed the changes in Ye Zixuan's mood, and also understood that she had been a little bored these days.
"It's a bit boring. You guys are so busy every day, and I can't help much." Ye Zixuan pouted slightly and said helplessly. She wanted to share some of the pressure for them, but she didn't know where to start. She could only wait silently on the side. This feeling made her feel a little at a loss.
"Then let's go to the new world!" Di Si suddenly had an idea and suggested. He hoped that by exploring the new world, Ye Zixuan would regain her happiness and vitality.
"Um, is it okay?" There was a hint of surprise in Ye Zixuan's eyes. She had just upgraded the system to level 60, which happened to unlock a whole new world. In fact, her heart had long been full of curiosity and expectations about this unknown world.
"Of course you can. By the way, what is the new world?" Di Si looked at Ye Zixuan's excitement and couldn't help but be infected by her emotions and asked curiously. He was also full of expectations for this new world that he was about to explore, and he didn't know what kind of novel experiences were waiting for them.
"It's the ancient world." Ye Zixuan said excitedly. Her knowledge of the ancient world was limited to the simple introduction of the system, but those few words alone were enough to arouse her strong curiosity.