Zhao Shu nodded and forced a smile. "I was going to Jiangnan, and they came to kill me. It's clear they want to seize the throne. I didn't understand before, but now I suddenly do."
Wei Tingsi naturally figured out the mystery that she had never understood through this incident. Although she still didn't know who was behind it all, her purpose was revealed today. Knowing her purpose meant that it wouldn't be long before she could unveil the person behind the scenes.
"Let's go, take my boat."
"Okay." Zhao Shu looked at him and they smiled at each other.
Meanwhile, in the palace, Huo Baichuan's voice was calm yet heavy: "The previous emperor was incompetent and tyrannical. Emperor Taizu started his rebellion in Guanzhou. At the same time as Emperor Taizu, the Zhong family of Bei, the Qian family of Xiliang, the Lu family of Jiangnan, and various local warlords also started their rebellions. However, they were evenly matched and unable to gain the upper hand. In the end, they supported Emperor Taizu as emperor. These families then fell into obscurity, and none of their descendants became successful. The Qian family of Xiliang was even replaced by a collateral branch, and the Lu family of Jiangnan has long since disappeared. These were all families that were relatively powerful at the time."
When the topic turned to the hardships of founding the dynasty, Emperor Mingde did not get angry. Instead, he replied, "It wasn't because of a stalemate that we enthroned Emperor Taizu." At this point, he looked up at Huo Baichuan and said, "Let's talk about the hydrangea."
"Is the Fourth Prince truly the son of Empress Yide?" After asking this question, he stared directly into Emperor Mingde's eyes, his expression serious and focused.
Emperor Mingde's eyes shot out like knives. Their gazes met in the air, neither willing to back down. They stared at each other for a long time before Emperor Mingde finally gave in and looked away. "Yes, but Minister Huo, this matter has nothing to do with you!"
"I know, and I don't care. I only want to remove all obstacles that are hindering my progress. I also ask Your Majesty to keep a close eye on the princes and prevent them from doing anything wrong. I have no intention of getting into conflict with any of the princes. I will only do what I should do and what I want to do."
After he finished speaking, he stood up and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, as for the hydrangea, you can investigate the person in your heart, and you will understand. I take my leave."
He left gracefully, not caring about Emperor Mingde's ashen face. His steps remained unhurried, his demeanor always composed. As he stepped out of the Taihe Hall, Qiu Cheng came to greet him, lowering his voice to ask, "The Emperor's face was ashen. What did you say to him?"
"I hope Uncle Yan can protect the Crown Prince, and I hope the Crown Prince lives a long life. No matter how wise and intelligent a person is, he can't withstand having a father who wants him to die." His voice was low as he slowly walked down the long steps into the sunlight, his black bamboo robes fluttering in the wind.
Qiu Tang had already met Emperor Mingde, and was now waiting outside the palace specifically for Huo Baichuan. As they walked down the steps together, Qiu Tang asked with a bewildered look, "What's going on?"
“Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them. They may have many sons and many women, but they will always love the one they love the most.” He said something inexplicable that made Qiu Chengshi even more confused.
"What do you mean? Don't keep me in suspense." He grabbed Huo Baichuan, feeling a pang of unease. The Emperor didn't seem to disregard the Crown Prince, and what he had just said truly baffled him.
"Look, here they come." He did not answer Qiu Chengshi's question, but simply gestured for him to look at the little eunuch who was walking up the stairs. The little eunuch was walking very fast, and his whisk was flung around in a messy manner, like a horse's tail that had never been groomed.
"What's so interesting about a mere eunuch?" Qiu Cheng began to wonder if he should go back to his residence to recharge his brain.
Huo Baichuan smiled mysteriously, "Going to the Prince Xian's residence to invite the Prince Xian and his mother, but failing to do so, isn't that a bit embarrassing?"
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