CHAPTER 1839: CHAPTER 1841: TOO LONG AT PEACE

"Where did this news come from? Is it reliable?" Yang Chuxia frowned upon hearing this.

"Our people found out." Ye Zi’an touched his forehead, "If Prince Ping is removed again, it’ll truly be our turn."

"There’s nothing we can do; we can only wait." Yang Chuxia shook his head, "His illness hasn’t been conquered, and the Emperor’s poison isn’t cured; we can’t use force or persuasion."

"Indeed, the only forces in the Capital City not controlled by him are the West Mountain camp." Ye Zi’an thought to himself, fearing that even the West Mountain camp might not be safe anymore.

"It’s hard to fight a strong battle, and using soft tactics might not leave enough time." Yang Chuxia listened and also felt troubled, "Let’s just hope the Emperor recovers soon. At least as long as the Emperor is alive, he won’t have the grounds to rebel."

"Forget it, let’s not think about this; we’ll take each step as it comes."

Ye Zi’an wanted to talk to Baili Yan, it would be best if Prince Ping’s side could get some help and not be abolished too quickly, that way buying more time for their side, as there is so much to be done.

He needs to thoroughly investigate the palace forces, change the commander of the Imperial Army, make the shadow guard leader his own, and replace personnel in the Capital City’s Ministry of War, Ministry of War, and so on.

Moreover, the Emperor must be freed from Prince Le’s control first, otherwise, no matter how many forces they replace, they can’t oppose an imperial edict personally decreed by the Emperor.

Unexpectedly, Prince Le’s move was merely a smokescreen this time; he never intended to touch Prince Ping, his real target was Prince Zhuang.

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"Master, someone outside brought a message that the old madam of the Luo Family had a stroke." In Prince Le’s Mansion study, Prince Le was wielding a wolf-bristled brush.

He paused for a while before asking, "Are you sure?"

"Confirmed, reportedly out of anger."

Prince Le chuckled, "The third branch of the Luo Family, the Eldest and Second are incompetent; whether the old madam is dead or sick doesn’t affect them. But Third Luo? If the old madam dies, Third Luo and his son can’t go to court for at least three years."

He continued, "That old woman cares most about her children’s and grandchildren’s futures her whole life. Her own sons are useless, so she wants to control Third Luo in her hands. If Third Luo loses power, would she, already having a stroke, die of anger?"

His plan was clear, directly removing Old Mu’s military power would attract attention, and afterward, the Emperor would surely find a way to return the military power. But if mourning is added, even if the Emperor wants to return it, Old Mu wouldn’t be able to regain military control, and military power in Prince Zhuang’s faction would be completely gone.

Then, he could play a hand in framing, and both Prince Zhuang and the old Emperor could perish together.

"Come, prepare the carriage, the Prince is going to the palace!"

After the last stroke, Prince Le tossed the wolf’s hair aside, smiled at the corner of his mouth, and walked out of the study step by step.

He encountered the heir of Prince Le along the way, Prince Le stepped forward and grabbed the child’s chin, "Do you want to be Emperor?"

Everyone around was shocked upon hearing this!

"Why aren’t you saying anything?"

After a pause, the heir replied, "No, I don’t!"

"Ha, truly a waste!" Prince Le let go of him and strode away, yet there was a hint of contempt at the corner of his mouth.

Look, that’s his son, a destined weak person.

He wants to offer the throne to him, but he doesn’t even want it, so why should he seek the throne?

Let it be chaos, let everything be chaotic; a chaotic world breeds heroes, and someone will surely dominate this land again, regardless of who that person is, as long as it isn’t the Baili Family or royalty from neighboring countries.

After too much peace, it’s time for chaos to emerge!

"Emperor, Prince Le is here!"

The Emperor was outside the bedchamber playing with birds.