In fact, Prince Yue didn't really want to talk to me about it. I also understood. After all, it was right for women not to get involved in the affairs of the imperial court. Moreover, it was a disaster that everyone avoided like the plague of assassination.
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I thought for a moment. I thought that I should have the ability to keep my mouth shut like a Qinwang Fei. I obediently said, "I understand Prince's concerns. After all, this isn't our residence. If it's inconvenient for you to talk about it, then I won't ask. "
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Prince Yue understood me. With a glance, he knew what I was thinking. Thus, he directly asked me, "If you don't ask, will you feel at ease?"
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I honestly replied, "No."
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"If you don't feel at ease, then I really won't feel at ease. I can't guarantee that you won't do something that will stab me in the heart again." Prince Yue arrogantly snorted through his nose. He was like an old cow that had been forced to plow the paddy fields without a full meal. "I might as well tell you everything now so that I won't have to worry about it."
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I keenly caught his expression and promptly placed two chopsticks of good food in his bowl. Then, I held my chopsticks as though I was holding a pen and stared at him with eager eyes. I was truly puzzled and curious. Assassinations of the Emperor were always carefully planned. At the very least, they would use a brainless, straightforward method to kill the Emperor in one strike. They would find a famous swordsman like Jing Ke who had the skills and ability to assassinate the Emperor. But this time, the assassination skills of these dancers were as good as if they had found a few starving refugees on the roadside to pretend to be their replacements. After changing their clothes and washing their faces, they hurriedly went on stage, and even the daggers seemed to have been stuffed into their hands.
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This level of skill didn't seem like an assassination at all. It seemed more like a play to amuse the Emperor.
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Prince Yue said, "This matter was entrusted to Tang Xiangguo by Imperial Father. It wasn't convenient for me to interfere. However, Imperial Father told me that this assassination was a serious matter. He was afraid that Tang Xiangguo didn't have enough manpower. Thus, he gave half of my elite troops to him."
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My face fell. "There's such a thing? His Highness also agreed?"
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"Prince Yue, is it up to me to agree or not?"
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Anxious, I stood up and said, "This is seizing military power from His Highness. Since ancient times, a general without military power is like a cat without its teeth. You can't bite, you can't scratch, you can only play with its fur. His Highness's actions, how can he not be confused?"
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Prince Yue raised his bright eyes and looked at me. His gaze was as gentle as water, like a calm lake reflecting the full moon. There wasn't the slightest bit of anger in his eyes. I had seen his angry appearance before. His eyes didn't even move, and I could see his murderous intent. Now that he looked at me so calmly, my irritable thoughts cooled down. I tactfully returned to my seat and awkwardly rubbed my nose. "Does Prince Yue have other ideas?"
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Seeing that I was obedient, Prince Yue's eyes showed some satisfaction. He couldn't help but raise the corner of his tail. He said to me, "No matter what, these singers are a gift from Suo Chao Luo to the Emperor. If we want to capture them, we should go to these foreigners' tents. Imperial Father told me to give the soldiers to Tang Xiangguo. It's better than me going to capture them myself."
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That's right, this matter isn't settled yet. Suo Chaoluo, that son-in-law of the Tian family, seems to have been used. If we offend them this time, they may not accept our apology gift in the future. It's better to reject it.
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My expression darkened. "Prince Yue, do you think that someone really wants to assassinate the Emperor?"
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Prince Yue was very calm. "No."
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As soon as I heard his short reply, I felt a sense of empathy for him. Thus, I opened my mouth and said, "I also don't think so. Assassinating the Son of Heaven, let alone actually doing it with one's own hands, even if an ordinary person were to open their mouth and say something, if heard by the imperial censors, they would be tied up and sent to prison." Not to mention that it would implicate many clans and officials. If they really wanted to rebel, they would have to think it through carefully and plan carefully. It wouldn't be like this time. It was like a joke.
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Prince Yue said, "Someone is plotting. Assassinating Imperial Father is just the beginning."
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I was also shocked. Thinking about it, assassinating the Emperor was just the beginning. Who was the mastermind targeting? I licked my slightly hot lips and asked hesitantly and shamelessly, "Are they coming for me?"
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Prince Yue laughed involuntarily. "No."
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Hearing this, I felt relieved. Since they weren't targeting me, even if they were implicated, it wouldn't be a big deal.
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Prince Yue saw that I was happy and pursed his lips into a thin line. Hand me over to him? He picked up the food and put it in his mouth through the mask and chewed carefully. I looked at his calm appearance and felt that it was unseemly for me to be happy. I forced myself to hide the joy on my face and sat down on the chair with a virtuous and virtuous appearance. I supported my head with my hand and looked at the prince opposite me.
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Prince Yue met my gaze and couldn't help but ask, "Did you see something?"
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I waved my hand and said, "No, no. But I saw that the prince was tired today and wanted to see the prince eat more."
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"Today is fine, but I don't know what to do tomorrow." The prince looked as if he wasn't afraid even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of him. He leisurely used his chopsticks to pick at the small amount of meat on the fish head.
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I narrowed my eyes and smiled. Who would be like this? Facing the assassination of the Emperor, he was calm and unafraid, as if he already knew about it.
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However, Prince Yue really did know about the activities in the Mulan Hunting Grounds. Something big was about to happen.
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Where did he find out?
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The look of admiration I had for him changed in an instant.
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Did he know about it, or was he the one who planned it all?
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I thought about what he said to me at the banquet today about the assassins. He seemed to have long known that they had ulterior motives. As the general of defense, he actually turned a blind eye to them and allowed them to enter the banquet where the Emperor and his ministers could enjoy the festivities together. Then, there was Tang Min's sudden visit. She spoke openly and secretly about Prince Yue's interference. Then, there was Prince Yue's warning to me early on that this autumn hunt would not be too peaceful.
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I was startled and suddenly thought of a word, "stirring the clouds and the rain".
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Stirring the clouds and the rain with a deadpan face.
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How much did Prince Yue meddle in this turmoil, and why did he meddle? I didn't know.
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I felt a chill in my heart.
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I know that the Prince of Yue has always been a ruthless person, he does things without hesitation, he kills decisively, but there must be a limit to how ruthless he can be. The Emperor is the most revered person in the world, he can also be considered his legitimate father. Using assassination as a joke, isn't it a bit too much?
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With great difficulty, Prince Yue used his chopsticks to finish the fish head. This was a rare opponent in his military career. It took him a lot of effort to pick out the tender meat around the fish's eyes. He picked it up and was about to put it in my bowl when he raised his head and met my eyes. He paused and put the piece of fish back into his bowl. He put down his chopsticks and asked me seriously, "What are you suspecting me of? Just tell me."
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With him pointing it out so clearly, the dissatisfaction and accusation that I had worked so hard to raise instantly dissipated like smoke. I said, "That's not the case. However, since Your Highness has long known of this conspiracy, you should remind the Emperor. Even if you don't reward him based on merit, in the end, they are still father and son."
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Prince Yue looked at my hesitant expression and couldn't help but say, "I was thinking of returning your kindness by letting me eat the fish head. I wanted to pick out the tender meat around the fish's eyes for you so that you can nourish your eyes with whatever you eat. I don't think I read it wrong. You don't need to eat fish's eyes. You should nourish your heart and liver. "
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His words were a bit harsh. I bit my lip and didn't say anything.
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The Prince of Yue also felt that he had spoken too harshly. He looked at me with amusement and said, "I did receive news a while ago that a restless noble was going to make a big move in Mulan. However, this news was nothing more than a guess sent to me by my subordinates. There is no evidence at all. As for where they are going to make a move, what kind of move they are going to make, and who are the people involved, I do not know. If this news were to be reported to Imperial Father and spies were to leak it out, would Imperial Father believe me or that restless noble?"
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This question was thrown to me. I muttered, "I don't know what His Majesty is thinking. However, on the surface, His Majesty will definitely side with that restless noble. Moreover, His Majesty will not only make an enemy of the imperial court, he will also lose His Majesty's trust."
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It was normal to make enemies in the imperial court. Moreover, His Majesty was a prince and had a lot of achievements. As long as he didn't do anything that openly broke the law, no one would be bored enough to impeach him. However, losing His Majesty's trust was the most important thing. At this moment, His Majesty hadn't settled down and was still waiting for His Majesty to pick a good piece of land for him. He couldn't lose His Majesty's trust at this time.
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After thinking it through, I realized that His Majesty had made a good move. Knowing that bandits were coming, His Majesty could have just closed the door and had his servants dig a hole. There was no need to beat drums and gongs to tell the neighbors that bandits were coming. When the situation changed, wouldn't people think that His Majesty was crazy?
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It was good to prepare for a rainy day, but there was no need to make a big fuss.
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Prince Yue continued, "If they want to make a move, I will send people to infiltrate their system. First, I will disintegrate part of their power. When they lose an arm, it will be much easier for me to deal with them."
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I said, "That power, are you referring to the Tang Min?"
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Prince Yue didn't seem to like this person and nodded reluctantly.
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I exclaimed, "Could it be that this influential person who's making a big move is speaking the truth, speaking the truth?"
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Prince Yue also nodded, but he was more relaxed than before. He even put some thought into his bowl. He picked up the fish with his chopsticks and put it in my bowl.
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I didn't have time to pay attention to the fish and just exclaimed. Only after I spoke did I realize that something was wrong. I hurriedly covered my mouth and cautiously looked outside the door. Seeing that there was no one, I relaxed.
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