Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 1208: Chapter 183: Rescuing the Li Family (Part 3)

“Eighth brother, you’re mistaken. Even without the matter of the Li Family, I would have given this to you,” Zhao Yao sincerely said. “As for our father, he doesn’t need this treasure.”

“Do you think I need it?”

Zhao Yao, with a serious expression, said, “With this, after you ascend the throne, no one will question you again.”

Lord Wei looked at Zhao Yao, then smiled and said, “Tenth brother, thank you for being so considerate of me.”

“You’re my eighth brother. It’s only right for me to think about you.”

Lord Wei closed the brocade box, smiling widely, and said, “I really like this gift.”

Zhao Yao’s eyes suddenly brightened, and he asked happily, “Then, can you fulfill one of my wishes, eighth brother?”

“Your wish is for me to release the entire Li Family, isn’t it?” Lord Wei was fully aware of Zhao Yao’s little schemes.

Zhao Yao nodded without hesitation, “Yes.”

“I keep my word.” Lord Wei turned and called Yu Hai in, instructing him to release the Li Family members.

Zhao Yao stood up and bowed to Lord Wei, “Thank you, eighth brother.”

“No need to be polite with me.” Lord Wei gestured for Zhao Yao to sit, “Tenth brother, if the fourth brother had won, would you have given him this treasure too?”

Gazing into Lord Wei’s eyes, Zhao Yao replied earnestly, “If fourth brother was unforgiving towards you and your family, I would also give him this treasure to ensure your family’s safety.” This thing was useless to him, but he could use it to save lives.

Lord Wei knew that Zhao Yao was telling the truth. In Tenth Brother’s heart, he and the fourth brother were equally important.

“I understand.”

“Eighth brother, in my heart, you and fourth brother are equally important.”

“I understand.” Lord Wei smiled again, “I really do like this gift.”

“As long as eighth brother likes it.”

“Alright, you can leave now.” Lord Wei knew Zhao Yao was eager to see the Li Family and did not hold him back.

“Eighth brother, then I’m leaving now.”

Lord Wei ordered Sun Doudou to escort Zhao Yao out of the palace.

After leaving the palace, Zhao Yao went to the prison to pick up Minister Li and the others.

As soon as Minister Li and his entire family walked out of the prison, they saw Prince Han arriving on horseback to see them, gratefully kneeling before him.

They learned from Yu Hai that it was Zhao Yao who saved them.

Zhao Yao quickly dismounted and personally helped Minister Li up.

He advised Minister Li and his family to hurry back to their residence to rest, assuring them not to worry about Princess Li or Prince Chu.

Learning that Princess Li was recuperating in Kunde Hall and that Prince Chu was convalescing at Han Prince Mansion, Minister Li and his family felt at ease.

Zhao Yao called for several carriages and personally escorted the Li Family back to their residence.

Soon, the entire capital knew that Prince Han had rescued the Li Family.

The ministers had thought Zhao Yao had given up on saving the Li Family, but unexpectedly, Prince Han had saved them again. They were puzzled, as Prince Han had been quarreling with Lord Wei at the court every day over saving the Li Family. No matter how he argued, Lord Wei simply wouldn’t relent and spare the Li Family. How did Prince Han manage to persuade Lord Wei to finally let the Li Family go this time?

Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu were also baffled.

“When Prince Han went into the East Warm Pavilion, he was holding a brocade box,” Grandmaster Liu speculated. “It must have been a gift for Lord Wei.”

Hearing this, Prime Minister He recalled it as well.

“What could possibly make Lord Wei change his mind and release the Li Family?” Both Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu knew that Lord Wei intended to eradicate the Li Family not only because they were the maternal family of Prince Chu but also as a harsh lesson to others.

“It couldn’t be gold and silver jewelry; Lord Wei wouldn’t care for such things.”

Suddenly, Prime Minister He thought of something, his face changing dramatically: “Could it be that Prince Han gave the Southern Garrison to Lord Wei?”

“It’s possible.” Only the Southern Garrison could sway Lord Wei’s decision.

Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu exchanged glances, then burst into laughter.

“When the emperor wakes up and learns that Prince Han gave the Southern Garrison to Lord Wei, will he be infuriated?”

Grandmaster Liu sneered, “I knew he’d play with fire.”

“To save the Li Family, Prince Han is truly willing to sacrifice,” Prime Minister He stroked his beard, “It seems Prince Han really doesn’t want to be emperor.”

“Just like his father.”

“Fortunately, Lord Wei and Prince Han have a good relationship; otherwise, after handing over the Southern Garrison, Prince Han might not have made it back to Swamp Prefecture alive.” Prime Minister He lamented, “To save the Li Family, Prince Han actually gave away the Southern Garrison. Truly…”

Grandmaster Liu furrowed his brows slightly, “With Prince Han being so emotional, do you think he can be emperor in the future?”

“Because he doesn’t want to be emperor now, he’s willing to generously give away the Southern Garrison. When he becomes emperor in the future, he won’t act like this,” Prime Minister He replied, “He is the son of the emperor, the most like the emperor. Do you think when he is emperor, he will act on emotions?”

Thinking of the emperor’s temperament, Grandmaster Liu’s face turned somber.

“No.”

“Prince Han’s schemes and methods are no less than the emperor’s. Don’t forget what he did in Lingnan,” Prime Minister He reminded. Since Prince Han went to Lingnan, he had killed countless people. Many ministers had reported him for that at the time.

Reminded by Prime Minister He, Grandmaster Liu no longer dared to think that Prince Han would act emotionally in the future.

Zhao Yao, who was being discussed by Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu, was currently settling the Li Family. At that moment, Prince Chu hurried over.

Learning that the Li Family had been released, Prince Chu first felt disbelief, not expecting Zhao Yao to have rescued the entire Li Family. Once he knew it was true, he rushed to the Li residence in haste.

Upon arriving at the Li residence, Prince Chu was finally reunited with his family.

Zhao Yao did not go in to disturb them but remained seated in the courtyard, continuing to direct the cleanup.

After Prince Chu finished reuniting with Minister Li and others, he hurried out to find Zhao Yao. He then hugged Zhao Yao tightly.

Zhao Yao understood Prince Chu’s emotions, embracing him with strength and patting him on the back.

“Fourth brother, everything is alright now.”