Reborn to Become A Queen: The Real Heiress's Comeback

Chapter 248: Chapter 248: The Start of the Crown Prince Struggle Chapter 248: Chapter 248: The Start of the Crown Prince Struggle Zhan Lan left the imperial palace and knew that Emperor Xuanwu’s words had a deeper meaning; otherwise, he wouldn’t have mentioned anything about princes and princesses going hunting.

During her absence, especially since Emperor Xuanwu fell ill, the situation in the court changed rapidly.

Emperor Xuanwu had a total of four sons: Prince Yu, Prince Xian, Prince Qi, and the newly promoted King Wei, Si Jun.

The situation in the court was complex, with the ministers divided into three factions, entering the stage of competing for the heir apparent.

The first power faction was mainly the queen’s maternal family supporting Prince Yu, whom Emperor Xuanwu had already established as the Crown Prince.

The second power faction supported Si Jun due to his reputation. Zhan Xuerou was betrothed to Si Jun, so it was implicitly understood by everyone that the Zhan Family supported Si Jun’s faction, and Zhan Lan hoped they would continue to think so.

The third faction was led by Prince Xian with Prince Qi as his deputy. These two brothers, not being favored, could only band together for warmth.

The court ministers each had their inclinations, for who knew when Emperor Xuanwu might pass away, and when the new emperor ascended, if they were on the wrong side, it could lead to the annihilation of their families.

In history, due to numerous variables, the one who eventually ascended to the throne could be the Crown Prince or might not be, thus, all four were possible.

The struggle for succession, a battle without gunpowder, had already begun.

Zhan Lan pondered; now possessing the military power of the Brave Army, did Emperor Xuanwu intend to tie her marriage to the Imperial Family?

Zhan Lan’s fingers gently tapped on the table as Dugu Yan came in and said, “Sister Lan, Yu Jinchan is indeed hard to find. Over these past two years, our people have searched many places but to no avail.”