Chapter 290 Conspiracy
Outside the palace, dusk fell, the lights came on, and the palace was brightly lit.
On the road in the dense forest, two black figures were standing and kneeling.
Under the moonlight, the standing figure looked into the distance with a face as cold as ice.
Seeing this, the kneeling man sighed and said, "Your Highness, please stop looking. The person has been gone for a long time."
The Jade King's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes were extremely cold. "Does this King really have no chance at all?"
"Your Highness, now that things have come to this, it's useless to feel sorry for yourself. If you want to win the beauty's heart again, the most important thing is what you do."
"What can I do? Didn't you see how she treated me today? She was as cold and indifferent as a stranger!"
The guard raised his head and spoke in a serious tone, "Then, Your Majesty, have you ever experienced the desired result?"
The Jade Prince finally showed some expression and turned to look at him. "I tried it, and she really didn't notice anything."
The guard was delighted to hear this, "It is just as your Highness guessed. Although Madam Xiao can see through people's hearts, she is completely unaware of your thoughts."
The Jade King's expression softened slightly. "They say it doesn't count if it's not my business. After all, we were married before, and our relationship is unmatched."
The guard nodded, his tone solemn, "Madam Xiao's ability is truly unbelievable. Her eyes seem to be able to see everyone's secrets. Today, the Left Prime Minister's faction was completely defeated by her. If such unpredictable abilities can be used by the prince..."
Jade King frowned and interrupted him, "Alright."
The guard said in a tight voice, "Your Highness, this is no longer the time to be soft-hearted. Look at that thief Ning. He holds the military power of the Imperial Expeditionary Council, the financial power of the Three Departments, and the administrative power of the Secretariat.
Now the Left Prime Minister had been uprooted by Madam Xiao, and the generals and ministers who had originally sat on both sides and watched the court fight were now scrambling to join them.
"Ning Ze has completely taken control of the situation and truly has the power to cover the sky with one hand. If he wants to rebel now, Your Highness, what will you use to fight him?"
The Jade King's face turned grim after hearing what he said, but he said nothing to object!
Seeing this, the guard continued to persuade him earnestly, "Your Highness, the old prince is far away at the border, and distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. If the Ning thief wants to rebel, do you think he will let you go?
That man is vindictive and petty. He has been wanting to get rid of you because of Madam Xiao's matter for a long time. He has been playing tricks on you these days and is not really trying to kill you. It's just that he is still worried that the old prince will abandon his responsibility to protect the people on the border and lead his troops back to the court because of your death.
But now it’s different. All the military commanders in the court are under his control. He only needs an imperial decree to appoint someone to replace the old prince. By then, you and the old prince will both be on the chopping block.”
Jade King said angrily, "Alright, there's no need to say more. This king knows these things better than you."
The guard hurriedly said, "Then Your Majesty..."
"I just don't like you saying that my true feelings for her are so profit-driven."
The guard immediately said, "Yes, yes, I made a mistake. As long as the thief Ning is not around, Madam Xiao will sooner or later understand your sincerity."
The Jade Prince didn't respond after hearing this. Instead, he looked at the bright moon in the sky and sighed, "I can only let her down for a while."
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