Chapter 287 Inevitable Victory
Xu Yunzhi's words only made Lu Youming glare at him with a furious expression.
"Didn't you say Yun Yichen was dead? Why is he able to take leave today?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Yunzhi's heart sank at first, but then a hint of joy rose within him.
Although he didn't know why he was so happy, it was clear that hearing that Yun Yichen was not dead made him feel much more relaxed.
"The person who came back last night did say that Yun Yichen was stabbed through the heart. Did his subordinates take matters into their own hands?"
He just asked for leave. No one actually saw Yun Yichen. Who can prove that he is not dead?
“I have already sent people to check, and there is no body of Yun Yichen at all. Moreover, the people guarding the Marquis’s residence reported that there was movement in Gu Shuyan’s courtyard last night.”
The thought that Gu Shuyan would disregard her reputation to take care of Yun Yichen made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable. He slammed his fist on the table, but he seemed oblivious to the pain.
Upon hearing this, Xu Yunzhi raised an eyebrow, glanced sideways at Lu Youming, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Your Highness, please calm down. This was indeed Yunzhi's mistake, but it also proves that Yun Yichen was seriously injured even if he didn't die. Your Highness, please don't forget our original purpose in dealing with Yun Yichen."
Xu Yunzhi's words were light and airy, like a gentle breeze from afar, which calmed Lu Youming's mind considerably.
He was fixated on Yun Yichen's death, completely forgetting his primary purpose in orchestrating this whole affair.
"I was just too excited, Brother Xu, please don't take it to heart."
Once Lu Youming calmed down, he was back to his humble self, making it impossible for anyone to feel any disgust towards him. Xu Yunzhi felt contempt for him in his heart, but he still waved his hand indifferently on the surface.
"Things have come up unexpectedly, and Your Highness has no choice. However, while the Grand Secretary is ill, we must hurry."
"Brother Xu is right, we need to keep a close eye on both sides."
As Lu Youming spoke, his eyes shone with an unwavering determination. Many ministers in the court, while envious of Yun Yichen's youthful talent, were also following his lead.
As the emperor's son, he used to rely on the crown prince for survival, but now he is even more overshadowed by the fifth prince.
In terms of talent and strategy, he was inferior to his brothers in every way. But just because his birth mother was not favored, did he have no choice but to submit to her?
Lu Youming is naturally unwilling to replace you, so he needs support and assistance.
While everyone else was engaged in fierce competition, the Crown Prince's residence enjoyed a rare period of peace and tranquility.
Freed from the burdens of trivial matters, the already lustful crown prince began to completely indulge in beautiful women.
Originally, the Crown Prince's philandering was not a good thing for Lady Yan, who now held absolute power in the Crown Prince's residence.
But Lady Yan was different from the others. Not only did she not get jealous of the Crown Prince, but she also encouraged him to take in all kinds of beauties.
Especially since Madam Yan herself came from a lowly place, she was skilled in many and varied things. Under her instigation, most of the maids in the Crown Prince's residence became his concubines. Even more absurdly, the Crown Prince would grab any woman he found attractive on the street and have sex with her.
After learning of the Crown Prince's reckless behavior, Li Yingxue had no choice but to step in and persuade him. However, to her surprise, the Crown Prince not only failed to repent but also berated her and kicked her out.
Watching the Crown Prince gradually become a cripple, Li Yingxue suddenly felt a sense of clarity.
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