The Second Prince Feng Mo Ran's attitude right now is a clue.
Now that things had come to this, Mu Chenshuang had no choice but to remind her father once again.
“Father, the Emperor has handed over the case of the Prince of Libei to the Second Prince. This matter is bound to be detrimental to us. The Second Prince’s faction will definitely use this as an excuse to eliminate dissidents. We must make plans as soon as possible.”
Lord Mu took a sip of tea, his brows furrowing even more deeply.
I've already thought about this matter, but even if the Second Prince is meticulous and ruthless in achieving his goals, he probably won't go too far.
After all, the emperor is still alive. Even if everyone knows it's a miscarriage of justice, if too many people are involved, it will inevitably arouse the emperor's suspicion.
Lord Mu slowly expressed his thoughts, and finally looked up at Mu Chenshuang again.
Mu Chenshuang had long held a different opinion on this matter.
“The Prince of Libei serves as a cautionary tale. Now that Father’s achievements overshadow the Emperor’s, the Emperor has long been wary of you. If it weren’t for the fear of your military power, how could Lu Wei have appeared?”
"Now that the Emperor is weak and his temperament has changed drastically, he may very well use the Second Prince to frame us. At that time, I'm afraid Father will be unable to defend himself."
Lord Mu pondered for a moment, his face filled with seriousness.
"The Second Prince is against us, so are we forced to do as you say?"
Thinking of the bold idea that Mu Chenshuang had proposed earlier, Lord Mu's heart skipped a beat again.
Mu Chenshuang stood up and paced around the room before finally speaking.
"In my opinion, we should rebel sooner rather than later!"
After hearing this, Lord Mu's eyes widened. He looked flustered and wished he could cover Mu Chenshuang's mouth with his hand.
"It's not a last resort yet, you absolutely mustn't say that. If someone hears this, it could bring our family to our deaths!"
Mu Chenshuang shook her head helplessly.
Whether we say it or not, it's meaningless now.
“Father, the Emperor has lost your trust. Sooner or later he will target the Prince’s Mansion. Why should we be lambs to the slaughter? Wasn’t the wrongful case of the Prince of Libei just like that?”
"Even though it's full of loopholes, the Emperor still tacitly allows everyone to suppress the Prince of Libei. Everyone knows that the Prince of Libei is innocent, but they dare not be angry or speak out. Are we going to follow in the footsteps of the Prince of Libei?"
Lord Mu frowned.
After hearing Mu Chenshuang's words, even Lord Mu could not remain calm.
He had lived a life of integrity and loyalty, yet in the end he was branded a traitor, a thorn in Lord Mu's side.
Although Mu Chenshuang's words made perfect sense, Lord Mu still did not want to take this step unless absolutely necessary.
Mu Chenshuang hurriedly spoke up from the side.
"There is still room for maneuver, Father. The Second Prince is very cunning and treacherous. If he really attacks our family, it will be very difficult for us to escape!"
Lord Mu waved his hand.
"Although the Second Prince is ambitious and treacherous, I am a minister of the court and hold considerable military power. If he dares to make trouble for me, it will not be too late for us to take action later."
Hearing this, Mu Chenshuang shook her head again.
“Father, this is a golden opportunity! The people’s hearts are with you. If you rise up in rebellion, you will surely have loyal and courageous men following you. But if you remain a woman, things may change over time, and you may miss this opportunity again.”
Lord Mu spoke solemnly.
"Shuang'er, you must remember that our family has been loyal generals for generations. Never mention this matter again!"
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