Chapter 145 Ruthless
The crown prince dared not say a word and could only nod in agreement.
"Since Your Highness wants to produce evidence and pin the crime of murder on the other side, then you can only go all the way down this path."
"Make this matter irrefutable evidence," said Prime Minister Xu.
The crown prince was taken aback. Create irrefutable evidence? How?
It was already a foolish move to do it once, why would we do it a second time?
If you don't do it well, wouldn't that be adding insult to injury?
"Grandpa, what do you mean? Do you mean we should...?"
"If this happens again, since it's already a foolish move, then let's do it again."
"Whether the second move will be a blunder is anyone's guess," Prime Minister Xu sneered.
Seeing Prime Minister Xu like this, the Crown Prince was at a loss for words.
Never mind, I just said I'd listen to whatever Grandpa says...
"Grandfather, please speak! I'm listening!" the Crown Prince said respectfully.
Prime Minister Xu stroked his beard, thought for a moment, and then looked outside.
The Prime Minister's residence is heavily guarded; his study is the safest place...
"Your Highness, I have a question for you: when will the Imperial Textile Commissioner of Jiangning be escorted to the capital?" Prime Minister Xu asked.
The Crown Prince did some mental calculations. Someone had reported yesterday that they were almost at Fengtian.
"I estimate we'll be able to enter Beijing in the next day or two."
"Grandpa, those two in the capital are both keeping quiet, so that guy probably won't say anything either," the Crown Prince said.
Prime Minister Xu nodded.
"Very well, if you won't speak, then you should never speak."
"Your Highness, arrange for some men to intercept and kill that fellow when he reaches the outskirts of the capital and is about to enter the city."
Crown Prince...
"Grandpa, intercept and kill a wanted criminal? This..."
"What? You dare not? Your Highness has already done it once. What difference does it make between doing it once and doing it twice?"
"What's more, the results this time will be completely different from the first time," Prime Minister Xu sneered.
The crown prince thought about it and realized it made sense.
I made a terrible move the first time, and no one would have thought I would make a terrible move again.
Therefore, the second one is more credible.
So, this is still feasible.
"Grandpa, I'll go arrange it right away..."
"Wait, Your Highness, killing that Jiangning Textile Commissioner will only increase our chances of winning to fifty percent."
"I ask you, who was it that escorted that fellow this time?" Prime Minister Xu suddenly asked.
Without hesitation, the Crown Prince replied, "It was my personal bodyguard leader who led the group there, and he sends someone back every day to report on their progress."
Prime Minister Xu smiled.
That would be wonderful.
Isn't the head of the Crown Prince's personal guards the brother of the Crown Prince's concubine?
The Crown Prince's concubine is deeply favored by the Crown Prince, and her brother is someone the Crown Prince trusts. Given time...
Although they have no children yet, it's because the Crown Prince doesn't dare allow his concubines to become pregnant until the Crown Princess gives birth to the Crown Prince's grandson...
so......
"Your Highness, I didn't explain myself clearly just now. When I said 'ambush,' I meant to kill everyone."
"Including those escorting them... don't leave a single one alive!" Prime Minister Xu said slowly.
Crown Prince...
"Do we really have to kill them all? Couldn't we just kill them all, or..." The Crown Prince was shocked.
If the concubine's brother were to die, then the concubine...
Moreover, the head of the guards had practically grown up with him, and their bond was extraordinary.
It was because this matter was important that he sent this person to escort it.
Prime Minister Xu shook his head.
"Your Highness, it is precisely because someone you trust and are close to was also intercepted and killed that this matter becomes more believable."
Because of the Crown Prince's favoritism towards his concubine, no one would believe that the assassins were sent by the Crown Prince himself.
so.......
Of course, Your Highness could show mercy, but that would greatly diminish the effect.
As for how to choose, I cannot make the decision for Your Highness. You shall decide for yourself! " said Prime Minister Xu.
The crown prince gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
He didn't believe that Prime Minister Xu had no selfish motives whatsoever.
Perhaps it was because he favored his concubine that he allowed the Crown Princess to return to her family home to complain.
"Your Highness? If you're reluctant to part with him, then..."
"Grandpa, you're right. A real man shouldn't be so sentimental. For now, this is the best solution."
"I will go back and prepare immediately," the Crown Prince said solemnly.
Seeing the Crown Prince's reaction, Prime Minister Xu smiled with satisfaction.
That's right. A dignified crown prince should not be swayed by personal feelings. When it's time to make a decision, he should make a decision.
To sit in that position, one must be prepared to be all alone.
"Whom does the Crown Prince intend to send to carry out this mission?"
This mission is important and needs to be kept secret. It can only succeed on the first try, and there can be no mistakes.
"It would be best to send a trusted lieutenant," said Prime Minister Xu.
After thinking it over, the crown prince still didn't want his own people to intercept and kill him.
Killing one's own people... he can't do that yet.
"Grandpa, I've heard before that there's an assassin organization in the martial arts world called the Ruyi Alliance."
Each and every one of them possessed exceptional skills and never failed a mission.
I think...
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Xu immediately shook his head.
"People from the underworld are not so trustworthy."
One more thing, I've heard of this assassin organization before, although they've never failed in their missions.
But they seem to have a rule: they never accept tasks related to disputes between court officials.
Simply put, they don't concern themselves with matters of the imperial court.
Finding them will be a bit difficult.
The crown prince thought about it and still insisted.
"Some of the outlaws in the martial world are greedy for money and would rather die than give up their lives. If you give them more silver, I don't believe they won't be tempted."
Prime Minister Xu smiled and stroked his beard, which had almost no hair left.
"Then Your Highness should give it a try!"
However, we still need to be prepared for both possibilities. If the people in the underworld refuse to take the job, then we'll have to rely on our own people to handle it.
Your Highness, you must remember my words: leave no one alive. Kill everyone present!
Only in this way will our winning percentage be 100%.
The crown prince listened, said nothing more, simply nodded, and then left.
Prime Minister Xu sighed as he watched the Crown Prince's retreating figure.
There's still hope; they can distinguish between what's important and what's not.
But... the Crown Princess's days are about to become difficult...
It doesn't matter. As long as I and the Empress are here, the position of Crown Princess is secure.
When the child is born one day, he will be the future Crown Prince...
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