Chapter 1473: Chapter 1473: Two Tigers Cannot Share One Mountain
Soon, two figures hurried towards the Imperial Study Room.
These two people were, naturally, the emperor’s favorites, one being Celestial Master Zhang, and the other Zhao Yin.
Although they were both favored by the emperor, these two never got along, possibly fitting the phrase, “two tigers cannot share one mountain.”
Celestial Master Zhang had a more amiable character, though he looked down on Zhao Yin, thinking that raising Gu insects with children was truly harmful to one’s posterity and would shorten one’s life. He had once advised the emperor not to collude with Zhao Yin, but to his surprise, he was severely reprimanded by the emperor. From then on, he no longer dared to say anything, focusing wholeheartedly on searching for the Thousand Year Striped Tiger.
“Brother Zhao, how have you been!”
At the entrance of the Imperial Study Room, the two encountered each other. Celestial Master Zhang was the first to salute with folded hands.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Yin, relying on his higher status beside the emperor, ignored him completely, snorting coldly through his nostrils, and without even glancing aside, walked into the Imperial Study Room with his head held high and chest out.
The other party was so ungrateful.
Celestial Master Zhang naturally felt annoyed, but on the surface, he maintained a beaming smile as if he hadn’t taken the incident to heart.
In reality, Zhao Yin had long laid a land mine for himself.
Imperial Study Room.
The emperor, clad in a bright yellow Dragon Robe, sat spiritedly on the Dragon Throne.
Zhao Yin respectfully knelt on the ground: “Long live the Emperor, long live, long long live.”
Celestial Master Zhang also entered to perform the ritual of monarch and minister for the emperor.
Emperor: “Both of you are here, take a seat.”
“Thank you for Your Majesty’s grace!”
The two of them rose together and sat properly on the stools, not daring to relax in the slightest.
Indeed, as the saying goes, to serve the emperor is like accompanying a tiger. Don’t be deceived by the emperor’s current warm deanor, addressing them as beloved ministers. Who knows if in the next mont, he might turn hostile and have them executed. There are countless precedents, making it necessary to be on guard. To achieve longevity and prosperity, one must naturally be cautious at every step.
The emperor’s eyes glead brightly as he looked at the two confidants before him: “Do you know why I summoned you?”
The emperor’s greatest worry was the War Prince. Within the entire imperial court, it was known by all, yet spoken by none. This open secret kept everyone cautious, fearing trouble would fall upon them if they ntioned it, leading to the emperor’s dissatisfaction and, ultimately, disaster.
Celestial Master Zhang was the first to speak: “Rumor has it that the War Prince has been gravely ill recently. Could this be related to the emperor’s worries?”
ntioning the War Prince, the emperor’s face showed anger: “Who else could it be besides him? I have no idea what kind of srism he’s given the people, making them all side with him. The outside rumors infuriate upon hearing them. You two had better think of a way to deal with him quickly.”
Zhao Yin squinted his eyes suspiciously and said: “Why go to such trouble, Your Majesty? As soon as I activate the Gu Poison, the War Prince will inevitably die.”
The emperor waved his hand repeatedly: “No, no, at the very least, we must reclaim the military authority in his hands first.”
Zhao Yin: “Your Majesty is too rciful, why be soft-hearted toward such ambitious treacherous ministers?”
Emperor: “No, no, I used to think the sa, but lately, upon reflection, that’s not feasible. If the War Prince dies, his army would be unrestrained, surely causing trouble. Then Moli Country would beco a ss, inviting more treacherous ministers to rebel. Wouldn’t that be penny-wise and pound-foolish?”
Celestial Master Zhang nodded: “The emperor is right; this matter should not be rushed. It’s best to find the Thousand-Year Divine Tiger before making further plans.”
Zhao Yin sneered disdainfully: “Celestial Master Zhang keeps ntioning the Thousand-Year Divine Tiger, but this is all re legend. None of us have seen it; who knows if it’s even real?”
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