Zhang Zhan is really something else, daring to openly bring up the matter of the deposed crown prince.
What puzzled Zhu Qin even more was that Feng Ranmo not only didn't get angry at Zhang Zhan's words, but even nodded.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Qin hurriedly spoke up in agreement.
"That makes sense. If we want to get rid of the Crown Prince, we must start with his faction. We should take this opportunity to cut off his right and left arms, leaving him with no one to rely on!"
Zhu Qin spoke through gritted teeth, drawing the attention of everyone in the room.
Everyone knew that Zhu Qin was a favorite of the current emperor and was very popular, but no one expected him to be so ruthless.
Feng Ranmo nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.
What they said coincided with my own thoughts.
However, the Crown Prince's right-hand men are Prime Minister Shen and Marquis Mu. The two men have equally powerful backers and their relationships are complicated.
Which one to tackle first is something we need to carefully consider.
"What do you think, Lord Zhu, would be the best step to take first?"
Seeing how much the Second Prince valued him in front of everyone, Zhu Qin smiled broadly, his face full of wrinkles.
"I have already thought about this matter. Lord Mu commands a large army and has made great contributions. If we take action against him first, it may cause unrest. Therefore, we should postpone our actions regarding Lord Mu for now."
Zhu Qin didn't say the rest, but everyone understood what he meant.
Lord Mu is a man who holds military power. If we really push Lord Mu to the edge, and he chooses to stage a coup, that would definitely be a huge problem.
After listening to Zhu Qin, everyone present felt that what he said made a lot of sense.
Lord Mu is no ordinary prince; he holds military power.
Feng Ranmo kept playing with the jade thumb ring on her hand.
Zhu Qin had just finished speaking when Feng Ranmo paused in his actions.
“That’s right. If we push him too far, it might cause trouble. We should focus all our efforts on Prime Minister Shen. If we bring down the Shen family, the Crown Prince will lose an arm.”
Zhu Qin spoke with a solemn expression.
"I'm afraid this matter won't be easy. If we want to take action against the Shen family, the Empress will definitely step in to stop us. If she wants other officials to get involved and work with the Second Prince on the case, then it will be troublesome."
Zhang Zhan stood up, a fierce look on his face.
"Master, should I step in?"
Zhang Zhan's voice was sinister and terrifying, enough to send chills down one's spine.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Qin shuddered violently, and his expression once again became cautious.
"No! If the people who chose you make their move at this time, it will inevitably divert everyone's attention to this matter, and then we will suffer a loss."
Zhu Qin's eyes darted around, and then he spoke.
"If you want to take action against the Shen family, why not start with the Empress? The Imperial Noble Consort is currently unwell, and Her Majesty the Empress has been serving the Emperor closely."
Feng Ranmo nodded; that was indeed the case.
However, the Empress's service to the Emperor was merely a formality; the Emperor didn't even bother to glance at her.
Feng Ranmo looked at Zhu Qin.
"What...plan do you have?"
Zhu Qin smiled obsequiously, first straightened his body, and then began to explain his plan.
"Nothing can be hidden from the Second Prince, that's true. I do have a plan, but I don't know if it's feasible?"
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