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In the lunch box, there was only a bowl of glistening rice topped with a thick layer of beef stew with potatoes.
Qi Xiaomian raised an eyebrow, finding it rather plain. "Ha, even in the palace, one might not get to eat beef. If your palate has been spoiled, remember that every time I returned from official duties, you always laid out a grand feast to welcome me."
"Master Qi, mind your status; you are a prisoner now," someone reminded him.
Qi Xiaomian pouted. "The Chancellor doesn’t treat me like a prisoner. He even specifically instructed the Ministry of Justice to make my stay more comfortable."
Sang Qingxiao frowned. "This is rather inappropriate. The Emperor's attitude is unclear now; is the Chancellor provoking him?"
"What if he gets angry?"
Qi Xiaomian recounted the events that had transpired along the way. The person pretending to be unconscious was breathing irregularly. Even though Shi Yuan had managed to evade capture, he was still discovered by those spies. My people wanted to rescue him at that moment but were stopped by Shi Yuan's gestures.
That kid could run quite well and had many life-saving items on him. He led a group of martial arts experts up the mountain, and my people simply took advantage of the situation to save him as he descended.
Afterward, I publicly engaged with the Third Prince while he secretly investigated. Their cooperation was quite good; as he delved deeper, it became evident that the food shortages were not limited to just a few counties but were much more widespread.
My people feigned death or escaped during their confrontations with the Third Prince, splitting into groups to gather relevant evidence in other counties. My capture served two purposes: buying them time and escalating the matter to a level that even Xuande Emperor could not cover up!
In less than a year, the Crown Prince showcased his talents and qualified for the top position, while the Second Prince remained bedridden and unable to act. The only remaining adult prince was the Third Prince.
If this matter did not escalate, Xuande Emperor might show leniency considering the plight of his two previous sons. If it were merely a minor offense, turning a blind eye would suffice.
However, the Third Prince’s treasonous actions were not only despicable but foolish; without a steady supply of food, perhaps the western front could have been fought more easily.
Moreover, the Third Prince had some ability but not much; he was selfish and vengeful. Considering the Emperor's current health condition, his chances of ascending were significant.
If we do not take this opportunity to bring him down completely, are we supposed to wait for him to retaliate against us after he takes power?
Sang Qingxiao couldn’t help but feel worried. Xuande Emperor should be able to see through your intentions; after all, your strength is evident as a Censor who once nurtured the Wolf Howl Camp. How could you possibly lose against the Third Prince's subordinates?
The Third Prince lacked the ability to conceal his whereabouts until he reached Jingjing City. It could only mean that you were behind it.
Xuande Emperor might guess that you want to eliminate his son; from the moment you set this trap, your relationship with him as uncle and nephew may have reached its end.
Between ruler and subject, perhaps there wasn’t much friendship before; after this incident, he will be the ruler and I will be the subject—clear distinctions will be made.
In the palace, after the morning court session, Qin Junyong had been kneeling the entire time, feeling perplexed in his heart.
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