Fu Xuechen holds the eldest princess's hand and bites her ear
In order to express how much he loved the eldest princess, Fu Xuechen went to the eldest princess's house after leaving the court and had a long talk with her under the pretext of cultivating their relationship.
"Your Highness, walls have ears. Let's find a secluded place and talk behind closed doors." Fu Xuechen took the eldest princess's hand and whispered in her ear, a sound that only the two of them could hear.
Behind him, Queen Qi's spies, hiding in the dense bushes, whispered, "The Prime Minister truly has no feelings for our Highness. His heart is only filled with thoughts of the Princess. He dared to refuse the marriage proposal from His Majesty in court. It seems he must be deeply in love with the Princess."
Another maid who had been quietly following them whispered in their ears, "Look how affectionate the Prime Minister and the Princess are, their hands tightly held. They must have been in love for a long time. Poor Princess Changle."
"Your Highness is of a steadfast mind and is not tempted by love. If it weren't for saving the Sixth Master of the Qi Mansion, Your Highness might not have gone to His Majesty to request a marriage."
The maid who said this was called Shuying. She was one of Princess Changle's personal maids. Influenced by Princess Changle's words and deeds, she knew very well that Princess Changle would never be sad or jealous about other people's marriages.
What Princess Changle really cares about is whether Qi Jinqian can be released from prison. The Qi family is not only her mother's support, but also her support.
"Master Prime Minister, please follow me." The eldest princess naturally noticed the three maids acting suspiciously in the bushes not far away. She already knew that there were spies planted by Queen Qi in her palace to monitor her.
The emperor and Princess Changle didn't care much about it, but Queen Qi was always on guard against it.
Especially this time, Fu Xuechen proposed to her in the court. Queen Qi would probably regard her as a serious threat in the future. She hated her for blocking Princess Changle's way and ruining her plan to rescue Qi Jinqian.
The eldest princess turned left and right in the vast princess mansion, and finally managed to shake off the three spies who were chasing her.
Under the quiet eaves, the eldest princess stopped and Fu Xuechen released her hand. "Your Highness, why don't you get rid of these three maids?"
"Why should I get rid of them? They are the Empress's right-hand men. If they all disappeared from my Princess's residence, I cannot escape the blame. Besides, I have a clear conscience."
The eldest princess smiled brightly, unlike her usual quiet and elegant self, and her eyes were sharp.
"I know Your Highness is holding back because he's afraid of alerting the enemy. Your Highness is doing the right thing, but to be patient would be a disservice to Your Highness."
Fu Xuechen was a little respectful and neither humble nor arrogant.
"The grievances I've suffered are nothing compared to what you, the Prime Minister, have endured. If you can endure them, how can I, who will rule the world in the future, be unable to endure even this little bit of hardship?"
The eldest princess spoke in a bold and heroic manner, with an unprecedented fierceness in her, and was completely different from the eldest princess she presented in front of everyone.
"Your Highness is a princess, of royal blood, while I only have the blood of a lowly commoner. I cannot compare with the princess's noble birth."
Fu Xuechen knew the difference in their status. Even if the eldest princess was not favored, she still had royal blood flowing in her body, which was inherently nobler than his blood.
"Master Prime Minister, please do not belittle yourself. You are no ordinary person because you helped my father overthrow the late emperor. My father needs you, and I am in urgent need of a capable minister like you."
The eldest princess gave Fu Xuechen a light support and patted his arm leaning on him.
Fu Xuechen bowed his hands in thanks. The princess was the one he had chosen as the next emperor. "I am grateful for your presence, Your Highness. I will do my utmost to serve you, even if it means death."
"Father, the Emperor, has shown no remorse or appreciation for his past. He indulges himself in extravagant life day after day. As Emperor, he is unable to seek the welfare of the people and is only concerned with his own enjoyment. It would be better for him to abdicate and let someone more capable take over."
The eldest princess could no longer bear to see the emperor's increasing inaction and extravagance. Although the capital was prosperous, the refugees in the south were living in poverty and difficult conditions.
In contrast, the king seems to be increasingly arrogant, unaware of the suffering of the people and turning a blind eye to them.
"Your Highness has great ambitions, and I am willing to offer my humble contribution."
Fu Xuechen agreed with the eldest princess' words. If the emperor did not govern his country, he would be nothing more than a puppet sitting on the throne. At least a puppet could be manipulated by others.
The current emperor only wants to do whatever he wants, and his every move is no match for even a puppet.
The princess smiled as she stared at Fu Xuechen. He was the only person in the whole court she could conspire with. "With the advice of the Prime Minister, my chances of winning have increased a bit."
With the previous emperor's experience as a lesson, Fu Xuechen's plan is beyond doubt.
"Your Highness, you are too kind. I will do my best to assist Your Highness in ascending the throne. This peaceful and prosperous era requires an emperor who cares for his people to maintain its foundation. I was mistaken in my judgment and mistakenly regarded Your Majesty as a good emperor who could achieve great things."
Before Fu Xuechen supported the emperor in usurping the throne, the emperor was a diligent and conscientious person. However, after he took the throne, he gradually changed his normal behavior and unscrupulously revealed his nature of loving luxury and pleasure.
After repeated admonitions were rejected by the emperor, Fu Xuechen simply gave up. The country and the people could not stand the emperor's lazy rule.
Over time, even the most prosperous dynasties would be ruined by incompetent emperors.
On the other hand, in the existing royal family, the eldest princess is a good material to be the emperor. She is alone, has no friends, and has a calm and tolerant personality. Although she has martial arts and strategies, she never shows them off in front of others.
"Sir, I dare not assert that I will be a qualified emperor in the future, but I am not afraid of your supervision. I am a woman, and your path to the throne will be more difficult than my father's."
The eldest princess made it clear in advance that there was no precedent of a woman becoming emperor in the hundreds of years of history of the court.
The obstacles she and Fu Xuechen have to face are bound to be considerable.
"Your Highness is the emperor chosen by this humble servant. I have my own considerations and will accompany Your Highness through all the difficulties and dangers."
Fu Xuechen conducted a detailed investigation on the eldest princess before choosing to trust the monarch. The eldest princess was full of ambitions, but she lacked someone who could bring her to a high position.
"With these words from the Prime Minister, I will risk my life for you and place my life and property in your hands. From today on, we will begin our cooperation. Please let me know what you need me to do."
The eldest princess is a straightforward woman at heart. She speaks her mind openly and honestly. The most taboo thing about conspiring to fight for the world is that she hides things and misses the best time.
The two of them had a very pleasant conversation, as if they had met a confidant. Fu Xuechen talked about his general plan, which drew applause from the eldest princess.
After discussing political affairs, it was already getting dark.
The eldest princess ordered the special car in the princess's mansion to escort Fu Xuechen back to the Prime Minister's Mansion. She deliberately revealed her appreciation for Fu Xuechen and used the caring way between lovers to cover up their true purpose.
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