Read Novel Full Chapter 898 - 35: Do Not Move Against Prince Wei (3)
Chapter 898: Chapter 35: Do Not Move Against Prince Wei (3)
Yang Ling’s speculation is not entirely without reason, but Prince Chu truly doesn’t see that the emperor values Zhao Yao.
"Your Highness, I suspect Prince Han isn’t aware of the emperor’s intentions." If Prince Han knew the emperor valued him, he wouldn’t be indifferent. From the reports returning from the Swamp Prefecture, Prince Han seems busy with crafting or business, not engaging in other activities. He previously sent someone to investigate Prince Han’s second uncle and found he’s only focused on business, not secretly contacting the ministers.
Prince Han is close to the youngest sons of the four Great Generals; he originally thought Prince Han would secretly curry favor with them, but he did not. Prince Han has always maintained distance from the four Great Generals.
Prime Minister He and Grandmaster Liu seem to be on good terms with Prince Han, yet Prince Han hasn’t deliberately gotten closer to them. Previously, Prince Han gifted Prince Chu and Prince Wei much glass, but offered none to any court officials.
From these aspects, it seems Prince Han truly has no intention of vying for the throne.
If Prince Han knew the emperor’s intentions, it’s impossible for him to remain inactive.
"Sir, you say my father values my tenth brother, yet doesn’t let him know his intentions. Don’t you find your words contradictory?" Since my father values my tenth brother, why not let him know? Only by knowing my father’s intentions will he act according to his wishes in the power struggle. "Wouldn’t it be better if my tenth brother knew my father’s intentions?"
Yang Ling frowned slightly and said, "That’s also something I can’t understand." He sighed, "The emperor’s heart is hard to fathom, his thoughts unpredictable."
"Father arranged for He Lianfang to be by my tenth brother’s side, perhaps intending to protect him." Prince Chu felt Yang Ling’s speculation about the emperor valuing Zhao Yao was incorrect.
Yang Ling shook his head, "He Lianfang hates the emperor to death. How could he possibly protect Prince Han?"
Prince Chu was silent.
"Your Highness, regardless of the emperor’s intentions, you must remind Prince Han to be cautious of He Lianfang." If Prince Chu reminds Prince Han about He Lianfang, his reaction would be interesting.
Prince Chu pondered for a moment and said, "It’s better not to tell my tenth brother." Regardless of my father’s intentions, it’s better not to let my tenth brother know. If he knew, he might be in danger. "Sir, you said He Lianfang is cunning with unpredictable thoughts. If my tenth brother learns his true identity, how do you think He Lianfang would treat him?"
Yang Ling speculated, "He Lianfang would likely threaten and coerce Prince Han. If Prince Han doesn’t comply, he may be in grave danger."
Prince Chu: "I will arrange for someone to monitor He Lianfang and protect my tenth brother."
"Your Highness, remember you previously sent people to protect Prince Han, but they returned shortly after." Yang Ling said, "He Lianfang won’t allow you and Prince Wei’s people to be near Prince Han. If you send someone to approach He Lianfang or Prince Han, you’ll alert the snake."
"Sir is right." We can’t let He Lianfang know we’ve discovered his identity, or we’ll alert the snake, putting my tenth brother in danger. "We can’t let my tenth brother know He Lianfang’s identity, and we can’t secretly send people to protect him. This... I can’t rest easy."
"Your Highness, for now, we can only let things take their course." Yang Ling knew Prince Chu was most concerned about Prince Han and comforted him, "He Lianfang holds no malice towards Prince Han for now. If he poses a threat later, I believe the emperor won’t stand idly by."
Prince Chu didn’t quite believe the emperor would protect Zhao Yao when the time comes, given past events.
"Your Highness, now that we’ve discovered Southern Wei people killed the deposed Crown Prince’s family, what do you plan to do next?"
"What’s your opinion, sir?"
"Why not let Prince Dai or Prince Jing know it was Prince Wei’s doing."
Prince Chu immediately rejected the suggestion, "Prince Wei cannot be moved for the time being, nor can the Southern Wei people behind him."
"Your Highness, don’t you truly intend to deal with Prince Wei only at the very end?"
"The main reason I am not acting against Prince Wei now is because of the Southern Wei people backing him. Without being able to catch the Southern Wei people thoroughly, it’s best not to let Prince Wei and them know we’ve detected their presence." The Southern Wei people are deeply hidden and very capable, if we alert them now, the consequences could be severe.
"Your Highness thinks wisely." Currently, they’re aware of the Southern Wei people’s presence and know they’re supporting Prince Wei, but it’s unclear how many Southern Wei people are there. They also don’t understand the depth of their influence.
"Let Prince Dai and Prince Jing investigate." Prince Chu said meaningfully, "Tomorrow we shall know what they’ve uncovered."
Yang Ling laughed, "There’ll be quite a spectacle tomorrow."