Chapter 1877: Chapter 1877: Searching the Harem
“These two n in black ca from the War Prince’s Mansion. I followed them all the way to the Imperial Palace, but I still can’t be sure if it’s the War Prince. I didn’t dare tell the imperial father.”
The Empress looked disapprovingly at the Fourth Prince: “Imperial Son, your actions this ti were inappropriate.”
The Fourth Prince was sowhat puzzled: “Why does Empress Mother say so?”
“Since the War Prince is our enemy and the n in black ca from the War Prince, you should have told the Emperor the truth, directing the bla at the War Prince. In doing so, the Emperor would deal with the War Prince for us, and we wouldn’t have to exert much effort.”
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince felt sowhat disdainful and said, “Hasn’t the imperial father been dealing with the War Prince for years? But has he ever succeeded? Relying on him is pointless, better to rely on oneself.”
“Imperial Son, there are many things about governance you do not understand. The War Prince holds sway over the court, and he’s not easy to deal with. Even your imperial father must think twice before acting, or the consequences would be unimaginable.”
“After so many years, surely the Imperial Father has considered everything!”
“It’s easy for you to say. But what is the most important thing for a country? Do you know?”
“Silver notes, food, the people’s hearts.”
“Yes, these are fundantal. But there’s one more thing that’s even more crucial, which you have not ntioned.”
“What?”
“Military power.”
Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince fell silent, thinking: indeed! Most of Moli Country’s military power is in the hands of the War Prince, and these soldiers are veterans who have fought alongside him for years, loyally dedicated to him. Even if the Emperor forcibly seizes the military power, these soldiers would not obey the Emperor. This is the Emperor’s biggest concern. Even if he wants to kill the War Prince, he needs to do it discreetly and reasonably, so that he can truly take control of the subordinates.
Fourth Prince: “I was in such a muddled state, just wanting to get away as soon as possible, and didn’t think of all this.”
Indeed, upon waking up only to find himself wearing just shorts and tied at the palace gates, while being ogled like a spectacle by the people, anyone would be driven mad by this.
The Fourth Prince’s crisis managent was quite adept; he even ca up with a way to deceive the Emperor.
The Empress sighed lightly and said: “Alright, the War Prince is the Emperor’s arch-enemy. Even if we don’t set him up, the Emperor would find a way to deal with him.”
The Fourth Prince nodded and curiously asked: “Empress Mother, today the Imperial Guard Army caused a commotion in the palace, what exactly happened?”
The Empress, with a somber expression, said gently: “Who knows? These people are becoming more presumptuous, even searching my Empress’s sleeping chambers.”
Back when the Fourth Prince was well, everyone in the palace showed her utmost respect.
Now, with the Fourth Prince disgraced, outwardly they respect her, while privately, they secretly delight in her misfortune, especially that wretched Noble Consort Wang who competes fiercely with her. With the Fourth Prince’s fall, her son can ascend, allowing her to feel smug.
Fourth Prince: “Empress Mother, do not be sad. I’ll go inquire and see what major event has occurred.”
“Be careful, don’t let the Emperor find any fault.”
“I understand.”
“Go now, Empress Mother is also weary and wishes to rest a bit.”
“Yes.”
The Fourth Prince slowly exited the Empress’s palace.
The Emperor has many sons, but the Empress has only him as a son. Now that he’s in this state, she naturally feels upset. The Fourth Prince understands this too, and thus dares not disturb his Empress Mother, roaming the Imperial Palace alone, trying to find out why the Imperial Father caused such a commotion, mobilizing the Imperial Guard Army to search the harem.
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