Seeing his expression that said, "I deserve to die," He Jiuniang was finally satisfied and continued, "If you want to die, I won't stop you, but before that, let me tell you something."
This is about to be a big charade. Lu Baichuan licked his lips, feeling a little embarrassed to watch, afraid that he might burst out laughing if he looked at it too long.
But the Third Prince didn't notice anything wrong. He looked up at He Jiu Niang with the curiosity of a child.
He Jiuniang then began to deceive them: "You are out of touch with the world and don't know your standing in the hearts of the people of Dongting, do you?"
The Third Prince frowned: "What do you mean?"
"That is to say, your deeds have spread throughout the Eastern Court. Now the people know how good you are to them. In their hearts, you are like a god. Although you did not achieve final success, you still made contributions to them. Therefore, they request that your Eastern Court royal family must bring you back in a grand and glorious manner."
Third Prince: ? ? ?
He could hear each word clearly, but he couldn't understand what they meant when put together.
What contributions did he make to the people of Dongting?
How could he not know?
Logically speaking, he should be a disgrace to the people of Dongting, the kind of person everyone would want to kill like a rat crossing the street. Why is it that things are not as he expected?
"how so?"
He was shocked for a long time, but still asked out of curiosity. Although it was a little embarrassing, nothing was more important than finding out the answer!
He Jiuniang was even more surprised than him: "Don't you know? The Third Prince really does good deeds without seeking recognition. He has done so many good things for the people, yet he doesn't even care about them. He is truly a blessing to the people of Dongting!"
Lu Baichuan: ...Absolutely amazing!
But the Third Prince still didn't understand what she was talking about and continued to look at her blankly.
He Jiuniang continued to look at him with a shocked expression and said, "During these years of your seclusion in Beiyan, weren't all the things you did in order to annex Beiyan? Expanding the territory, wasn't that for the benefit of the people? Every single thing you did was for the sake of making the people of your Eastern Court live a good life. Haven't you ever felt this way? The Third Prince is indeed a selfless and dedicated person!"
The Third Prince: ...This is making him doubt himself.
Is he really that good?
But weren't all those things he did just so that he could have more say in front of his father and thus consider his position as crown prince?
Anyway, his sickly older brother is also nearing the end of his life. Of course, even if he survives, he still has the ability to compete with him.
They're both legitimate sons, so why can't he try?
However, after He Jiuniang said that, he suddenly began to doubt himself. Was what he did all for the benefit of the people?
I suddenly felt incredibly great again.
Seeing his excited expression, He Jiuniang knew that her words had worked, and continued, "As the saying goes, he who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. Now that you have the support of the masses, do you still care about this severed finger? Besides, I was just putting on an act. I only had your little finger chopped off. It won't affect your life. When you gain power in the future, you can make a fake one and put it on. Who would dare to laugh at you then?"
Third Prince: ...Does that mean I should thank her?
However, what she said makes sense. It's just a broken little finger, which doesn't have a big impact. Besides, history is written by the victors. Once they're in power, they can write whatever they want.
Thinking this way, he instantly became full of fighting spirit again. He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. With so many people supporting him now, why should he worry about not being able to reach that position?
"Is what you're saying true?"
He was still somewhat wary. What if He Jiuniang was lying to him? Wouldn't he have been happy for nothing?
He Jiuniang immediately replied, "Of course it's true. Monks don't lie."
Lu Baichuan: ...
The third prince was stunned for a moment, then became furious: "You're not a monk!"
"That's why I'm even less likely to lie!"
Lu Baichuan mentally gave a thumbs up, no problem!
He Jiuniang continued, "Think about it yourself, what benefit would I get from lying to you? If it weren't for your suicidal act here, I wouldn't bother telling you all this."
"What is your purpose in telling me all this?"
He didn't believe He Jiuniang was truly worried about him. This woman was beautiful, but her heart was like a snake. She had almost tortured him to death in the military camp before.
Therefore, she must have had other motives.
"Of course I feel sorry for you. You've worked so hard for so long. It would be such a pity to give up like this! Of course, the most important thing is that we, the people of Beiyan, can live a peaceful life. You people of Dongting can go about your own business and naturally won't have time to cause trouble for Beiyan, right?"
He Jiuniang was very straightforward; she just wanted them to fight like dogs, it was that simple.
The Third Prince couldn't find any rebuttal. Although he knew this would throw the Eastern Court into chaos, he was truly unwilling. He had been scheming for so many years, wasn't it all for the sake of obtaining the throne? Now that he had the opportunity, why not seize it?
Anyway, the Pangu Jade is still in his hands. Once he deciphers its secrets, unifying the world will be just around the corner. Why should he care about the current internal strife in the Eastern Court?
Once he unifies the world, he will take revenge on each and every one of those who have humiliated him.
Especially this couple!
He gave them a gloomy look, then said, "So what do you want me to do?"
"Live well, keep your life, and wait for your delegation to come and take you back in style."
"that's all?"
The Third Prince could hardly believe it; could such a good thing really exist?
"What else? Do you think everyone is as despicable as you Dongting people?"
Third Prince: ...Alright, let's pretend he didn't ask.
After calming the Third Prince down, He Jiuniang pulled Lu Baichuan away and whispered, "If nothing unexpected happens, the news from the Eastern Court will reach the palace in a few days. The envoy delegation should arrive just in time for the Crown Prince's enthronement ceremony. There will be quite a show to watch then."
Seeing her gloating expression, Lu Baichuan smiled indulgently and said, "You've worked hard, doing so much, and you can't even take credit for it."
"It doesn't matter. I just want the country to be peaceful and my family to live a stable life."
He Jiuniang really thought so. The simplest way was to cause internal strife in the Eastern Court, and then take the opportunity to suffer a blow, so that it could recuperate for many years afterward. As for the treasure behind the Pangu Jade, it was probably just a cover. Whoever had the energy could go and explore it. Anyway, she had no interest in it.
Lu Baichuan chuckled and pinched her cheek, asking, "When are we going back to Jingzhou? Didn't you say you wanted to bring your parents over to see His Highness's coronation ceremony?"
"Yes, any of these days is fine. I'll go ask the Crown Princess. Didn't she always want to go? Let's go together."
Anyway, she's done with her business for now. Next, she'll go shopping, buy a few shops, and continue making money—she can just sit back and relax!
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