Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 708: Chapter 346 Prince Chu’s Exhortation_4

"Fourth Brother, I’m not very smart when it comes to studying, but I’m not a fool. Besides, everyone knows about your matters. It’s hard not to know, right? Of course, as for Eighth Brother’s matters, not many people probably know."

"Whether it’s my matters or your Eighth Brother’s, they’re not your concern, understood?" Prince Chu would rather Zhao Yao remain oblivious to these matters. He hoped Zhao Yao could continue to laugh carefree, only worrying about good food, and not other matters.

Zhao Yao shrugged and said, "Fourth Brother, I don’t have the ability to worry about your affairs anyway."

"You know about your Eighth Brother’s matters, don’t tell him." Prince Chu was worried that if Prince Wei knew Zhao Yao was aware of his matters, it would be bad for Zhao Yao. "Pretend you don’t know anything."

Zhao Yao looked puzzled: "Ah, pretend not to know?" He originally intended to talk to Eighth Brother, but didn’t expect Fourth Brother to oppose it.

"Listen to Fourth Brother, pretend you know nothing, and don’t ask your Eighth Brother anything." Prince Chu added, "The matters between us adults, you shouldn’t get involved, understand?"

Zhao Yao pretended to understand and nodded: "Understood."

"Both your Eighth Brother and I just want you to grow up safely. We don’t want you to experience the danger of being captured again."

Zhao Yao obediently nodded: "Fourth Brother, I understand. I won’t let you worry anymore."

"I will return to the capital in a while and can’t take you back with me." The journey back to the capital would be more dangerous than coming to Peng City. If Prince Chu were to take Zhao Yao back to the capital, there would be a risk of assassination. "When I return to the capital, I will send someone to bring you back."

"Fourth Brother, I haven’t visited my grandfather in Yangzhou yet." Zhao Yao had already decided not to return to the capital before coming down to Jiangnan, before reaching adulthood. "My mother is always thinking about her family. If I return without visiting them, how do I explain to my mother?"

"Then have your Eighth Brother send you to Yangzhou as soon as possible. Jinling is not safe, you can’t stay any longer." Prince Chu felt uneasy whenever he thought of the emperor’s indifference to Zhao Yao’s capture.

"Eighth Brother is busy, right? I’ll wait until he’s done before I let him take me to Yangzhou."

"Jinling is fraught with danger, you need to leave quickly."

"But Fourth Brother..."

Prince Chu’s eyes sharpened: "Are you listening to Fourth Brother?"

Zhao Yao, frightened, quickly said: "I am, I am."

Prince Chu ceased discussing serious matters and asked Zhao Yao about delicious foods he had tasted, interesting storybooks he had seen, and whether he had bought any fun things.

Mentioning fun and tasty things, Zhao Yao immediately became animated, eagerly sharing his experiences with Prince Chu.

Listening at the door, Wei Mian couldn’t help but smile at Zhao Yao and Prince Chu’s laughter.

With the Tenth Young Master around, the Prince’s mood would improve.

The Prince braving the danger to come to Jinling was just to see the Tenth Young Master, yet he wouldn’t admit it.

Ordinarily, the Prince was of few words, even with the Princess he spoke little, but with the Tenth Young Master, he couldn’t stop talking. The thought that the Prince scolded the Tenth Young Master for two hours earlier made Wei Mian chuckle. If others knew the Prince had this talkative side, they would probably... as the Tenth Young Master would say, be jaw-droppingly surprised.

The brothers hadn’t seen each other for months and had endless things to talk about, eventually losing track of time.

Prince Wei had already guessed Zhao Yao wouldn’t return before hai hour and had come to fetch him personally.

"Eighth Brother, I knew you’d come to get me."

"If I didn’t come for you, you wouldn’t go back, right?"

"Exactly, if you don’t come for me, I won’t leave."

Prince Wei affectionately scolded: "You rascal!"

Prince Chu glanced at Prince Wei and said, "Jinling is not safe, you should send Tenth Brother to Yangzhou soon."

Prince Wei ignored Prince Chu, gave him a cold glance, and immediately took Zhao Yao’s hand to leave.

Zhao Yao turned and waved to Prince Chu: "Fourth Brother, I’m leaving, be careful."

Prince Chu said nothing, but nodded to Zhao Yao.

On the carriage ride back, Prince Wei didn’t question Zhao Yao about what Prince Chu had said. Prince Wei knew well that Prince Chu wouldn’t discuss court matters with Zhao Yao, only personal matters. He wasn’t interested in Prince Chu’s personal affairs.

Prince Wei didn’t ask, and Zhao Yao didn’t say anything.

"I have to go out for a while tomorrow, I’ll take you to Yangzhou when I return."

"Eighth Brother, go handle your affairs first. Once you’re done, it’s not too late to take me to Yangzhou."

"I will personally take you there."

Prince Wei felt uneasy without personally taking Zhao Yao to Yangzhou, but he hadn’t anticipated Zhao Yao getting into trouble just after arriving in Peng City.