None of those at the center of power can resist the temptation of power.

Because rights are not only a tool for them to realize their dreams and ambitions, but also the only means to ensure that they can live.

In particular, several princes who have begun to fight for the throne have already made up their minds to kill the most threatening brothers and sisters as soon as they seize the throne, and even if they can't do it directly, they must try to throw them into a dangerous place to fend for themselves.

Political struggle has always been a life-and-death contest, and any feelings and family affection will be eclipsed in front of it.

Everyone who is in this situation will do whatever it takes to ensure that they can be the final victor, even if it is at the cost of the last bit of humanity.

After repeatedly confirming that his father had really fallen into a coma, Harrison's fourth son did not hesitate to immediately enlist two generals to launch a coup d'état, put all important ministers, including the prime minister, under house arrest with lightning speed, and coerced them to forge an edict of enthronement to make himself the "legitimate" heir as soon as possible.

However, he was not impatient to sit on the throne, but returned to the capital with great fanfare in the name of his father, wanting to take this opportunity to take the most densely populated, richest, and most garrisoned city in one fell swoop.

But unfortunately, he is not the only one who spends a lot of money to buy news.

The other princes and princesses who were determined to compete for the throne were not vegetarians, and soon saw through this strategy, and directly united to control the city, slandering the former as the culprit who caused the emperor to fall into a coma, and the whole thing was a conspiracy, not only refusing to let the other party enter the city, but also playing the banner of suppressing the rebellion, preparing to start a war to determine who was the real successor.

I have to say that with the fall of Harrison, his previous practice of letting his children compete for power and profit, and wanting to pick the best successor from them, is vividly reflected at this moment.

To be exact, it was a complete disaster for the whole country.

All of a sudden, the generals and nobles who supported themselves couldn't help but start to encourage some marginalization, and the princes and princesses who had not planned to participate in the struggle for the throne took the initiative to join this feast of power.

And those monarchs who were originally only vassals and small states also saw the opportunity to clear out the ministers who were used to spy on them at home, regain their authority, and began to wait for an opportunity to swallow the borders of this once powerful country.

Perhaps, as the saying goes, when the old lion is down and the young lion is still fighting for his father's hunting ground, herds of hyenas will wait for the opportunity to take what they think is the most delicious and palatable food.

......

"How many days is this?

A young girl in a long white dress stood at the top of the tower, looking down condescendingly at the fierce battle on the city wall.

She was none other than the young princess who had made a betath to Kirwin.

Due to the fact that she was born too late, she did not gather too much power around her, and she needed to marry a foreign country, so she was not regarded as a target that had to be eradicated, but was only temporarily locked up until the others separated you from life and death.

"Your Highness, there is a war going on everywhere outside, and it is better for you to stay away from the window. While I don't think the arrows will shoot that high, there's nothing wrong with being careful. An old knight said with a little helplessness.

To be honest, when he was assigned to this princess by Harrison, he always thought it was a good position, not only did he not have to risk his life to participate in the game of power, but also went abroad to enjoy a beautiful and luxurious life.

But all this gradually became confusing as the great emperor fell into a coma.

No one knows if that marriage contract will be fulfilled, and no one knows what the new monarch will do with so many siblings when he ascends the throne.

The princess stroked her long windswept hair, sneered at herself, and said, "Maybe being shot to death by the loss is also a good ending, at least it is much better than being locked here all day and not even being able to get out of the gate." Moreover, my stupid and short-sighted brothers simply did not realize that what they were doing was not only tearing the whole country apart, but also seeing opportunities for many careerists. ”

"Opportunity? ...... you mean?"

Before the knight could finish his words, a letter suddenly slipped in through the crack in the door.

He immediately pushed open the door, only to find that there was no one in the corridor, and the two guards in charge of guarding it did not know what was going on, and were lying on the ground asleep, as if they were unaware of everything that was happening in the outside world.

"It's strange who would send a letter in this way. ”

The knight muttered quietly as he closed the door and handed the letter to the princess to whom he was loyal.

The latter didn't say a word, took it and opened the wax seal, and carefully read the text on it.

It took a few minutes before the girl pursed the corners of her mouth and said sarcastically: "Sure enough, my fiancé can't hold back his heart's desire and wants to use my name to intervene as well." ”

"What?!

In his eyes, no matter how turbulent and chaotic his country is, it is the undisputed hegemon of the surrounding region.

But now, a country aristocrat who has just risen is trying in vain to pounce on him and tear off the fattest piece of meat.

"Why not? Look outside, those idiots who are still fighting for the throne, their first reaction when they get the news is not to unite against foreign enemies, but to find ways to get the other side to support them and fight those competitors. The biggest mistake a father made was to keep his most capable children in endless infighting without looking a little further. They only see the country, but they don't see the situation that is changing drastically outside. Forget it, it's useless to say this now, my fiancé just notified me to test my attitude, and whether I agree or not, he won't change his plans. ”

With that, the princess casually put the letter on the candle and lit it, with a sad and helpless expression on her face.

If she could, she wouldn't want to marry Kwyn at all.

But the problem is that the choice was not in her hands from the beginning, but in the hands of her brothers.

I believe that these guys will definitely not mind giving their sister away as a gift in order to compete for an ally with strong military strength.

But what they don't know is that what Kirwin wants is not just a princess, but also a large piece of land and a legitimate crown......