Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 122 - 113: The Emperor’s Guess_2

The Emperor’s fingers gently tapped the imperial desk, his expression contemplative as he said, "If it’s related to the rebellion over in Yangzhou, then the assassination attempt on the Crown Prince would..."

Sun Kui thought of something, his expression shocked, "Your Majesty, if it really is related to the Yangzhou rebellion, wouldn’t that mean there are Dong Jin’s people within the capital?!"

The Emperor was not surprised that there were Dong Jin’s people in the capital. He had always had people watching them, but he hadn’t expected there to be Dong Jin’s people in the Hulong Temple.

"Your Majesty, what is Dong Jin’s purpose in assassinating the Crown Prince?" Sun Kui speculated, "To cause chaos in the capital?" Though the Crown Prince is the heir apparent, openly he is not as favored as Prince Dai. If the assassination of the Crown Prince were successful, the biggest beneficiary would be Prince Dai, but this wouldn’t change anything.

As long as Your Majesty is here, the capital cannot fall into chaos, nor can the court. Rather than assassinating the Crown Prince, wouldn’t it be more effective to assassinate Prince Dai? First, Prince Dai is more favored by Your Majesty, and for years there have been rumors that Prince Dai would replace the Crown Prince. Furthermore, Prince Dai is brave and skilled in battle, with numerous military achievements, known by the people as the "War God." Assassinating Prince Dai could make Great Zhou lose a general, which would be more advantageous for them, wouldn’t it?

They have the patience and ability to infiltrate the Hulong Temple, indicating they also have the capability to assassinate Prince Dai, yet they didn’t and instead targeted the Crown Prince.

Could it be that their assassination attempt was meant as a warning to Your Majesty, or perhaps a provocation?

If that’s the case, Dong Jin is truly audacious.

Speaking of, if it was intended as a provocation, they really have gone to great lengths, it’s truly...

Sun Kui thought hard but couldn’t understand, so he simply stopped thinking about it. Such an important matter wasn’t something a servant like him should worry about.

"Send a secret report to Mr. Song, have him investigate this matter in secret." The Emperor had been considering many things.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Emperor slightly squinted his eyes, his face sullen.

If it’s truly as he suspects, then the situation in Yangzhou can no longer be delayed.

After Sun Kui finished sending the secret report and returned, he saw the Emperor reviewing memorials again and hurriedly advised, "Your Majesty, you have to get up at the hour of the Tiger tomorrow to visit Hulong Temple, you should rest early tonight."

These days, the Emperor was already busy, and now the incident of the Crown Prince’s assassination attempt arose, making him even more distressed.

"I’ll finish reading these before going to sleep." There was still a stack of memorials beside the Emperor’s hand.

"Your Majesty, if you finish these memorials, it’ll be the hour of the Rat, and you’ll only get two hours of sleep." Sun Kui anxiously said, "Your Majesty, this servant is really worried that your health won’t withstand this. You should rest first, reviewing these memos tomorrow won’t be too late."

The Emperor glanced up at Sun Kui, somewhat disdainfully said, "When did you become so long-winded?"

"Your Majesty, it’s not that this servant is long-winded, but Empress and Noble Consort both instructed me to remind you to rest early."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor remained unmoved and continued reviewing memorials.

Sun Kui suddenly thought of something and hastily added, "Zhaoyi also instructed this servant to remind you to rest early and take care of your health."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor glanced at Sun Kui.

Sun Kui hurried to say, "Zhaoyi indeed told this servant so."

The Emperor put down the memorials in his hands and stood up, saying to Sun Kui, "Prepare the bath."

Upon hearing the Emperor say this, Sun Kui was delighted, "This servant will serve you in bathing right away." Bringing up Empress and Noble Consort didn’t work, but mentioning Zhaoyi was effective. The Emperor indeed treats Zhaoyi differently.

The Emperor was indeed very tired, and after bathing, he soon fell asleep upon lying on the bed.

Once the Emperor was asleep, Sun Kui quietly left the sleeping palace.

Sun Doudou saw his master with a smiling face and curiously asked, "Master, what good news happened?"

Sun Kui was about to tell Sun Doudou but suddenly thought of something and held his tongue.

"Nothing much."

Seeing that Sun Kui didn’t want to say, Sun Doudou didn’t ask further.

"Master, you have to accompany the Emperor to Hulong Temple early tomorrow, you’d better go to sleep, I’ll handle things here."

"You keep a good watch, I’ll go back to rest."

At the hour of the Ox, Sun Kui woke up punctually. By the hour of the Tiger, he awakened the sleeping Emperor.

Today is the late Empress’s death anniversary, and the Emperor will not attend the morning court.

The Emperor had a simple breakfast before setting off for Hulong Temple.

Empress Xie and Noble Princess Consort Rong also needed to go to Hulong Temple today.

The Emperor’s carriage was at the forefront, followed by Empress Xie’s carriage, then Noble Princess Consort Rong’s.

Liang Zhaoyi and Yu Meiren sat in a carriage together, which was at the back.

Lady Pan had a lower status and wasn’t qualified to go to Hulong Temple to pray for the late Empress.

"Who knows if the Emperor has found the assassin who tried to kill the Crown Prince?" Yu Meiren said with worry in her eyes, "If there are more assassins, wouldn’t the Emperor be in great danger?"

Hearing Yu Meiren’s concern, Liang Zhaoyi could not help but worry. However, she did not show it on her face.

"The assassin failed, they won’t send anyone else. Besides, there are many people protecting the Emperor, he’ll be fine."

"Sister, who do you think could be so bold as to try to assassinate the Crown Prince?" Yu Meiren whispered, thinking of the rumors over the past few days, "Could it really be Prince Dai?"

Liang Zhaoyi shook her head, saying, "It can’t be Prince Dai." Even if Prince Dai wanted to assassinate the Crown Prince, he wouldn’t be foolish enough to do it at this time.

"Then who could it be?"

"I don’t know." Seeing Yu Meiren’s persistent curiosity, Liang Zhaoyi reminded her, "This is not something we should concern ourselves with, let’s not talk about it."

Understanding her sister’s intention, Yu Meiren quickly nodded, "Yes, sister." She then remembered Zhao Yao at Hulong Temple and said, "I wonder how Yao Yao is doing there, if he’s eaten well and slept well?"

At the mention of her son, Liang Zhaoyi’s gaze instantly softened.

"Rest assured, he’s definitely doing well at Hulong Temple."

"I wonder how the Eighth Prince’s injury is?" Yu Meiren sighed, "The Eighth Prince is such an unfortunate child."

Liang Zhaoyi said, "The Eighth Prince will surely be fine."

The Eighth Prince, whom Yu Meiren and Liang Zhaoyi were concerned about, had already awakened by this time.

During these days, the Eighth Prince spent most of his time in a deep sleep, with few moments of clarity.

Yu Hai was currently attending to the Eighth Prince, giving him porridge, "Your Highness, do you know that this time..." Yu Hai stopped speaking here, "If it wasn’t for the Tenth Prince suggesting the use of strong liquor to rub your body and reduce the fever, you might have..."

The Eighth Prince gently said, "But I’m fine now."

"Your Highness, you must never let this happen again."

"It won’t." The Eighth Prince, too weak, said feebly, "How goes the investigation into the assassins in the palace?"

"General Ning Yuan is dead." Yu Hai spoke in a very low voice, "Everything is proceeding according to your plan."

Upon hearing this, the Eighth Prince felt at ease.

"That’s good."

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