The news that Zhao Lin was imprisoned spread quickly.
The Crown Prince was startled and asked, "For such a small matter, Father actually dismissed him from his post and imprisoned him. Isn't that excessive?"
The officials of the Eastern Palace looked at each other, all very puzzled.
"Your Highness is right. It would be fine if he was just a minor official, but Zhao Lin is the governor and is deeply trusted by His Majesty. How could he be dismissed and imprisoned just for arresting a few people?" said the Prince's Groom.
"Is it because of Concubine Rong?"
The Prince's Junior Tutor speculated, "Before, Zhao Lin arrested all the officials in the Governor's Office and nothing happened. This time, it's just the Prefectural Office, and he has evidence of their corruption and bribery. There shouldn't be any problems, unless Concubine Rong complains."
"I heard that Rong Fei's family came to the palace to cry to her. I didn't expect that my father doted on her so much that he would even go so far as to take Zhao Lin down." The prince sighed.
"What should we do now? Rescue Zhao Lin, or just watch from the sidelines, or even kick him when he's down?" someone asked.
The prince pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Zhao Lin has a perverse personality. Although he has talent and ability, he is unscrupulous. He is not a good subordinate, so I will not save him."
Everyone immediately knew that the prince still remembered that Zhao Lin had asked for favors.
But you deserve it. Who told you to ask for favors in front of the prince?
Moreover, you are already the governor at such a young age. If you are really rescued, and the prince ascends the throne in the future, what will happen to the others?
Being young is a sin!
…
"The Emperor is so harsh! Zhao Lin is doomed."
Prince Yu also got the news and told Zhao Mingzhu.
Zhao Mingzhu panicked, "What should we do? Can we save him?"
Prince Yu shook his head: "It's difficult! You don't know the emperor's temper. He is unpredictable. If he wants to kill Zhao Lin, no one can persuade him, except Concubine Rong."
"Then he's finished?" Zhao Mingzhu asked anxiously.
Prince Yu sighed, "What a pity! He's so ruthless that he even dared to arrest Rong Fei's uncle. Rong Fei is currently in favor. Isn't it courting death for him to arrest Rong Fei's uncle?"
"Is there really no solution?" Zhao Mingzhu asked unwillingly. "If we could save him now, he would definitely be completely devoted to the prince."
Prince Yu shook his head and said, "I would like to, but showing up now would easily anger my father. At this critical moment, it's best not to do so."
"What should I do?" Zhao Mingzhu was a little confused.
Why was he suddenly sent to jail for no reason?
Is the Emperor's favor coming so quickly?
"The power of heaven is unpredictable. Fu Chengwang sent Fu Wenqi to Zhao Lin, so why couldn't he persuade him?" Prince Yu shook his head.
"Will the prince show up?" Zhao Mingzhu suddenly felt a glimmer of hope.
"Him? It would be strange if he showed up."
Prince Yu said disdainfully, "The Crown Prince is mean and ungrateful. He takes advantage when there's something good, and leaves when there's nothing good. Zhao Lin has angered my father and is already in prison. He won't risk offending my father to save Zhao Lin."
Prince Yu sighed, "Father doesn't have much time left. He's not someone you can mess with right now."
"Isn't Zhao Lin hopeless?"
Zhao Mingzhu was a little sad.
She felt a little guilty and a little affection towards Zhao Lin, but more of it was the exploitation she felt because of Zhao Lin's rising status.
Now that Zhao Lin was in prison, Prince Yu concluded that he was beyond saving, so Zhao Mingzhu had no choice but to give up.
Can I sacrifice my whole family to save him?
…
"This guy, I thought he had some backup plan, but this is it?"
***Li Weibai was shocked when he heard the news.
Jingshu said, "Rong Fei is currently in favor, and all her tricks are no match for a single word from Your Majesty."
"Yes, even if he is as powerful as the governor, the emperor can decide his life or death with just one word. That's why I want to be the emperor." Li Weibai said firmly.
Jingshu said, "This servant will follow Her Royal Highness Princess through thick and thin."
Li Weibai thought for a moment and said, "Make some arrangements. I want to meet Zhao Lin in person."
Jingshu was shocked: "What if the emperor finds out? I heard that the Crown Prince and Prince Yu have given up on Zhao Lin."
Li Weibai didn't care. "They're both afraid of angering their brother and affecting his succession. What do I have to fear? Who would have thought I would fight for the throne?"
Li Weibai chuckled and said, "Zhao Lin is talented and capable. If he could be recruited, he would be a great help."
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