Chapter 73 The Prince's Reaction

The Crown Prince, who had already changed his clothes, listened to Xiao Huaijin's news with a frown.

"You mean there's news that someone is planning to assassinate Father?"

"But is it very likely that Father Emperor leaked this information to us?" the Crown Prince asked, frowning.

Xiao Huaijin nodded hurriedly, then rummaged through the inner room and found a piece of protective soft armor.

"The gold-threaded soft armor I prepared for you can finally be put to use."

Whether the news is true or false, Crown Prince, you must put it on quickly. Your life is the most important thing; we can talk about other things later.

As Xiao Huaijin spoke, he began to help the Crown Prince put on his soft armor.

The prince gave it a gentle push.

"No rush! Father will be here in a while, we still have some time."

Seventh Prince, tell me everything you know, and let's analyze what Father Emperor really wants to do!

As he spoke, the Crown Prince gestured for Xiao Huaijin to sit down opposite him.

Xiao Huaijin was getting a little anxious. What time was it? Why was the Crown Prince still so unhurried?

“Brother…” Xiao Huaijin looked at the Crown Prince with some dissatisfaction.

The prince felt a warm glow in his heart when he heard the word "brother."

"Please sit down first. I'll put it on in a bit. Tell me what happened first so I can make the best judgment!" the Crown Prince said with a smile.

Xiao Huaijin had no choice but to tell the Crown Prince everything he knew.

"Originally, I wanted to remind Song Zhimian to keep an eye on Jue Ge'er, but who knew she would tell me what she saw at Guangdemen today."

The guards didn't even use a magnetite ring..."

The crown prince listened and nodded.

The cishi ring was made by a former minister of the Ministry of Works.

Lodestone, also known as magnetite, is a substance that can attract all iron objects. The old Minister of Works used this property of lodestone to create lodestone rings.

If an outsider wanted to enter the palace, they could simply scan their body with a magnetite ring to determine if they were carrying anything made of iron...

It works very well!

However, over the years, no one has been foolish enough to bring iron objects into the palace, so these things have been used less often.

However, the citri stone ring is still used on important days.

Today is such an important day, yet the guards at the palace gates were not used. This means that even if someone really wanted to assassinate someone, it was Father Emperor who specially ordered them to be let in.

Today, Xiao Huaijin received this news, and it is very likely that the Prince of Zhao has also received it.

Then their every move would truly be under the Emperor's watchful eye.

"Seventh Prince, tell me, why did Father Emperor do this?" the Crown Prince suddenly asked.

Xiao Huaijin shook his head.

"Who could have imagined it! Who could have guessed Father's thoughts!"

Apart from... Lord Ye, no one can fathom Father's thoughts!

But I know now that whether the news is true or false, you must wear this soft armor today.

My father has secret guards; those people will surely be able to protect him.

You're closest to the Emperor. If those people can't bring themselves to harm him, they're most likely to target you...

Forget it, Crown Prince, why don't you skip it today?

I have a feeling that things aren't as simple as we think today. Why don't you just say you're sick?

"If you stay far away from this banquet today, Father won't say anything." Xiao Huaijin said, then, disregarding everything else, pulled the Crown Prince towards the exit.

The Crown Prince gently tapped Xiao Huaijin.

"You're in a bit of a rush. Let me finish what I have to say!"

Come, let's analyze this. Father Emperor probably meant well by letting us know about this.

Perhaps today is a trap set by the Emperor specifically for someone.

Father wanted to achieve his goal, but was also worried that we might be harmed inadvertently, so he deliberately had someone spread the news so that we princes would know what was going on.

This should be the first purpose of the Emperor releasing the news.

Of course, the Emperor must have had a second purpose, which was to see how we princes would react.

Knowing that there might be an assassination attempt today, what will we princes do?

They say nothing, quietly protecting themselves!

"Should we send the message to Father Emperor immediately?" The Crown Prince looked at Xiao Huaijin.

Xiao Huaijin was taken aback.

Father's purpose... is probably both!

"Seventh Brother, if we don't know that Father Emperor is behind this, what should we do now?"

"And what does Father want us to do? Can you think of anything?" the Crown Prince continued.

"Crown Prince, do you mean we should tell Father Emperor this news?" Xiao Huaijin asked.

The Crown Prince nodded, then stood up and touched the soft armor that Xiao Huaijin had brought.

"But this instruction must be delivered in a good way."

They went straight to their father, the emperor, with glazed eyes, and said, "We've received news that someone is plotting a rebellion. This is absolutely unacceptable."

Perhaps it will ruin Father's plans.

The best way is to remind the people around the emperor.

After all, from the Emperor's perspective, we still cannot confirm the authenticity of the news.

All we can do now is offer a reminder.

As for this soft armor... I will definitely wear it.

After all... we cannot let down our father's good intentions!

Also, be careful with the informant you placed in the palace to relay messages in the future.

"I suspect that person is one of Father Emperor's men," the Crown Prince reminded him.

Xiao Huaijin immediately knew what to do.

"Brother Crown Prince, then I'm going!"

"Go! Go early and come back early, don't be late. Today is Father Emperor's auspicious day, I hope he can get what he wants!" the Crown Prince sighed.

...

Even at Zhongli Pavilion, which is further away from Xingde Temple, the Prince of Zhao and the Prince of Wu, who came under the pretense of changing clothes, were also shocked.

"What did you say? Someone will assassinate Father Emperor today?" King Zhao was somewhat incredulous.

"This servant also heard the news from the palace's inside sources."

He only received the news an hour ago, and he hasn't had time to explain the details yet.

"Upon receiving this news, this servant came to see Your Highnesses immediately," said the King of Zhao's personal attendant.

King Zhao paced anxiously for a couple of steps inside the room.

"Someone attempted to assassinate Father Emperor...this..."

Today is a joyous day for Father Emperor. Since we cannot ascertain the veracity of this news, it would be best not to report it to Father Emperor yet.

Don't spoil Father's mood.

But what if it really is true...?

Alright, I know what to do.

Go quickly and fetch the soft armor I kept in my mother's palace. I will wear it underneath.

If Father is truly in danger, I will be able to rescue him in time.

As for the Crown Prince, he's lucky if he can even protect himself.

Fifth brother, you go find something to protect yourself. I'm leaving too!

After saying this, King Zhao hurriedly went outside.

King Wu smiled, saw King Zhao out, and then gave instructions to the eunuch beside him.

"Go, arrange for two people..."

Remember, do it like this…