Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 1210: Chapter 184: I Want Lady Liang to Become Empress Dowager (2)

“I am leaving the capital to return to Swamp Prefecture, far away from Eighth Brother, so our brotherhood will not sour. But if I stay in the capital, and constantly try to dissuade Eighth Brother, Fourth Brother, do you think Eighth Brother will listen to me every time?” Zhao Yao continued, “Over time, do you think Eighth Brother won’t get annoyed with me?”

What Zhao Yao said was very true, leaving Prince Chu unable to rebut.

“If I stay in the capital, I’m not sure what kind of end awaits me.” Zhao Yao wasn’t exaggerating, “I’d better return to Swamp Prefecture, far away from the capital, so that I can continue being good brothers with Eighth Brother.” Enjoying the peaceful life in Swamp Prefecture rather than living on tenterhooks in the capital, that’s the life he was done with. “Moreover, I need to take you back to Swamp Prefecture for treatment. If you continue staying in the capital, there may be danger.”

Prince Chu let out a long sigh, “Alas…”

“Fourth Brother, if those problems you mentioned actually arise in the future, then I will return to the capital to advise Eighth Brother.”

Reluctantly, Prince Chu nodded and said, “That seems to be the only way.”

Seeing the worried expression on Prince Chu’s face, Zhao Yao consoled him, “Fourth Brother, don’t be so pessimistic. Who knows, Eighth Brother might make a very good emperor.”

Prince Chu sarcastically retorted, “With that personality of his…” Then, he shook his head, “Impossible.”

Fourth Brother really didn’t think well of Eighth Brother. However, his concerns were not entirely without reason.

“Fourth Brother, let’s continue playing chess.”

At this moment, Tong Xi approached, first saluting Zhao Yao and Prince Chu, then whispered a few words into Zhao Yao’s ear.

Zhao Yao said directly, “Fourth Brother is no outsider, let the Hidden Guard come in directly.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

Soon, Hidden Guard Jia appeared before Zhao Yao and Prince Chu.

Zhao Yao briefly introduced Hidden Guard Jia to Prince Chu, who then paid his respects to Prince Chu. After that, he handed over a secret letter to Zhao Yao.

After reading the secret letter, Zhao Yao’s expression instantly turned grave.

Seeing Zhao Yao’s face as dark as water, Prince Chu asked concernedly, “What’s happened?”

“Someone in Swamp Prefecture wants to rebel.”

Prince Chu asked urgently, “Rebel? Who’s rebelling?”

“Fourth Brother, it’s fine now, the rebellion has already been suppressed.” Zhao Yao had anticipated this situation, so he had prepared everything before returning to the capital.

“Is it really fine?” Prince Chu feared Zhao Yao was lying to reassure him.

“It’s really fine. I foresaw this, so I took precautions ahead of time.” Second Uncle, oh Second Uncle, you truly haven’t let me down, really planning to raise troops and rebel.

“You foresaw it?”

“Yes, I foresaw it.” Zhao Yao smiled at Prince Chu and said, “Fourth Brother, it’s really fine now.”

Only then did Prince Chu feel relieved, “That’s good.”

“However, to be safe, once Eighth Brother ascends the throne, I must rush back to Swamp Prefecture.” I need to have a good talk with Second Uncle.

“Indeed, you must return quickly.” Prince Chu was quite eager about visiting Swamp Prefecture. He had always wanted to see with his own eyes how Swamp Prefecture was under Zhao Yao’s rule.

“Fourth Brother, wait for me a moment, I’ll write a letter back to Swamp Prefecture.”

“Go on, take your time.”

Zhao Yao went to the study and wrote a secret letter for Hidden Guard Jia to deliver to Chu Huan.

In the secret letter, he instructed Chu Huan not to make things difficult for He Lianfang and to temporarily keep He Lianfang under house arrest in his courtyard. Once he returned to Swamp Prefecture, he would personally deal with He Lianfang.

After writing the secret letter, Zhao Yao returned to the courtyard to continue playing chess with Prince Chu. But before long, Yu Hai came to ask for his help.

Although Prince Wei did not make a big deal of his ascension, there were still many things to prepare. As the emperor’s younger brother, Zhao Yao naturally had to assist.

Zhao Yao had no choice but to go with Yu Hai to help. After finishing the tasks, he did not hurry back to Prince Han’s Mansion but instead went to Kunde Hall to visit the emperor, who had suffered a stroke and couldn’t speak.

The emperor was leaning against the headboard, staring at Zhao Yao.

“Aren’t you disappointed that I’m not the emperor?” Zhao Yao teased the emperor while eating an orange, “You wanted me to turn against Eighth Brother, and then eliminate him to ascend the throne smoothly.”

Though the emperor couldn’t speak, his eyes could express his thoughts. At that moment, he was glaring angrily at Zhao Yao.

“Did you expect me to fall out with Eighth Brother for Fourth Brother and the Li Family?” Zhao Yao sneered, “Fourth Brother is indeed important to me, but the Li Family doesn’t hold such significance in my heart. I won’t fight to the death with Eighth Brother for the Li Family.”

If the emperor could talk, he would surely curse Zhao Yao.

“I told you, I don’t want to be emperor, and no one can force me to, not even you.” The oranges were sweet, and Zhao Yao felt a sense of satisfaction internally as he ate them, “Oh yes, He Lianfang’s rebellion didn’t succeed.”