However, Erzhu was originally a commoner, so it's understandable that his ambitions were dulled. But he was a prince, someone who was just one step away from ascending the throne. How could he be willing to accept that?
He wants power, no matter the cost!
When news of Chuanwen's assassination attempt by Xiao Huai reached the palace, Xiao Yi and Zhang Qing were both startled. They were relieved to learn that Chuanwen was unharmed.
"I think I should go see him."
Xiao Yi sighed, and Zhang Qing didn't object, only telling him to be careful.
A day later, Xiao Yi came to the prison and sat face to face with Xiao Huai.
"You've seen what the Great Jin Dynasty is like these past two days, haven't you? Do you think you still have a chance?"
Xiao Yi brought some snacks and food.
Although Xiao Huai was very hungry, he was determined not to let Xiao Yi succeed in humiliating him, so he didn't eat anything. Instead, he sneered, "No matter how things change, human nature will not change. If there is profit to be made, who can be truly loyal?"
"Then what can you give them?" Xiao Yi glanced at Xiao Huai. "You're not even a prince anymore, and you don't even know much about the Great Jin Dynasty. What can you promise them?"
This hit Xiao Huai where it hurt, and Xiao Huai blushed and stopped talking.
"If you want to contend for the throne, you should start by trying to understand the Great Jin Dynasty; otherwise, you will not succeed."
When Xiao Yi left, he left these words and ordered his men to release Xiao Huai and Er Zhu.
After leaving the prison, Erzhu shook his head and left, leaving Xiao Huai alone behind.
He looked up at this vast and prosperous world. He would not give up the throne, but Xiao Yi was right in his last sentence. He was a stranger to this world now. No matter what he wanted to do, he had to understand the Great Jin Dynasty first.
Only by understanding can one find an opportunity to defeat the enemy; otherwise, he will always be like a headless fly, only to be repeatedly swatted into prison.
However, this understanding would last a lifetime, because the Great Jin Dynasty was not static; it was changing as he came to understand it. He died without ever having properly organized his own rebellion team.
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