But he didn't show it on his face, and still said, "That's right."
"Although the Third Prince was deposed, he has secretly cultivated a lot of power in Youzhou. A few days ago, his confidants were secretly contacting horse merchants in the northern border..."
A hint of viciousness flashed across Chu Lang's eyes: "You mean..."
"Your Highness may wish to advise His Majesty that the Autumn Hunt is approaching, and out of consideration for the brotherhood, please summon the Third Prince back to the capital to participate in the Autumn Hunt to demonstrate the emperor's great grace."
Qi Che patiently persuaded, "After the matter is accomplished, just leave some Youzhou-specific arrows, horse gear, etc. at the scene. By then, everyone's doubts will naturally shift to the Third Prince, and Your Highness can retire at your convenience!"
When Chu Lang heard this, his eyes lit up and suddenly burst into a gleam of light.
He suddenly clapped his hands and laughed: "Great! Chu Hong has always been ambitious, he will definitely take the blame."
He paced excitedly in the hall, "I will go and ask to see the emperor right now!"
After Chu Lang left, Qi Che's smile under the mask gradually deepened.
How could the stupid Chu Lang have imagined that those so-called "Youzhou forces" had long been secretly cultivated by him for the Third Prince.
Once accomplished, not only would Pei Yuan and Xie Yunqi be eliminated, but the crown prince himself would also become a discarded pawn in the third prince's bid for the throne.
Qi Che's plan was simple. He would use the power of Jianghu to make the fight between the Crown Prince and Chu Qingluan even fiercer, control the Crown Prince, make him completely dependent on him, and make him a puppet. In the end... he would replace him...
Since he can impersonate Yun Yan, he can naturally impersonate the prince as well.
By then, power, status, fame, fortune, and even Chu Qingluan will all be in his pocket!
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At the same time, Xie Mansion.
The once prosperous and wealthy home is now lifeless and desolate.
Old Lady Xie sat in the Buddhist hall, holding a black token in her hand.
That was the Xie family's last trump card, representing a hidden guard that had never appeared in public.
After a long while, the old lady sighed deeply and instructed her confidant Xie Zhong: "Then send this transfer order to the East Palace and make sure to hand it over to the prince personally. Tell him that this hidden guard will help him during the autumn hunt."
Xie Zhong bowed, took the decree solemnly, and carefully hid it in his sleeve.
"Old Lady, have you really thought it through? Do you want to take such a gamble?"
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