Novel Full Chapter 1055 - 111: Prince Han Underestimated His Majesty
Chapter 1055: Chapter 111: Prince Han Underestimated His Majesty
The King of Chu has not returned to the capital yet, and the ministers supporting him are beginning to worry, fearing that something might happen to him on his way back. Years ago, when the King of Chu went to Peng City to investigate the case of stolen copper, he was repeatedly chased by the deposed Crown Prince and his men on his journey. If it weren’t for the King’s cleverness, he might have been killed by them long ago.
This time, although the King of Chu was ordered to the northern region for disaster relief, Prince Dai and Prince Han are in the north, especially Prince Dai. If Prince Dai sends someone to assassinate the King on his way back to the capital, then the King’s situation would be extremely dangerous.
These days, there has been no news from the King, and it’s unclear whether he’s alive or dead.
As the day of his expected arrival in the capital approaches, the lack of news continues, exacerbating the ministers’ anxiety.
Calculating the King’s itinerary, he should arrive in the capital in the next two days, but the King has not yet returned.
The ministers aligned with the King of Chu are extremely anxious and hurriedly go to Minister Li to inquire for information.
Minister Li also lacks any news of the King. He reassures the ministers, saying, "No news from the King is good news, just like when he safely returned from Jiangnan."
"Minister, do you think the prince encountered another assassination attempt on his way back to the capital?" a worried minister inquires, "Could it be that Prince Dai sent people to assassinate the prince?"
"Prince Dai is in the north; he certainly wouldn’t let the prince return safely to the capital, and must have sent people to pursue the prince."
"Minister, has the prince sent you any message at all?"
"The prince said before leaving, having no messages from him is a good thing. He warned us not to believe any news, especially regarding his death, to prevent causing internal panic." Although Minister Li was also worried about the safety of his grandson, he believed that his grandson could return safely to the capital, "Before heading to the north, the prince had already made all necessary arrangements, so you need not worry and patiently wait for his return."
"The prince is blessed and will surely come back safely."
"Last time, the prince was relentlessly hunted by the deposed Crown Prince in Jiangnan. Although they claimed the prince was dead, he returned safely and even brought back evidence of the deposed Crown Prince’s weaponry made from stolen copper." A certain minister firmly believed that this time, too, the King of Chu would return unharmed, as he felt destiny was on the King’s side, "This time, the prince will also return smoothly, so let’s patiently await his return."
"Although there is no news from the prince this time, there hasn’t been any news of the prince being assassinated, it seems the prince is alright."
Minister Li continued to reassure the ministers, "Let us remain calm and wait quietly for the prince’s return."
After listening to Minister Li, the ministers felt considerably more reassured.
Once the ministers left, Minister Li, who appeared calm and composed, immediately grew worried.
"Yi’er, you must come back safely this time too."
The King of Chu, who was on the minds of Minister Li and the ministers, was steadily making his way back to the capital. He had learned that his followers had all been killed by the suicide squad sent by Prince Han, who now believed him to be dead. Fortunately, the person impersonating him escaped unharmed.
Once Prince Han confirmed his death, he would certainly continue his secret collaboration with the Third Princess. This was the perfect time to investigate them and find evidence of their collusion. Unfortunately, as he was en route to the capital, he couldn’t send anyone to continue the investigation. If he waited until his return to the capital and Prince Han learned of his survival, the collaboration with the Third Princess would be immediately halted, making it impossible to gather any evidence.
The King of Chu believed he couldn’t miss this opportunity for an investigation. At night, after settling at a guesthouse, he went to find the head of the caravan.
The caravan leader was not Liang Run, but still a member of the Liang Family. Liang Run remained in Wusun on important business and couldn’t personally escort the King back to the capital. For safety reasons, he assigned Liang Chun to escort the caravan and the King back to the capital.
"Your Highness, if you have any instructions, please let me know."
The King straightforwardly stated, "I want the Tenth Brother to send people to investigate Prince Han and the Third Princess. It’s the best time to investigate them right now."
"Rest assured, Your Highness, we have already sent people to investigate."
"You’ve already sent people to investigate?" the King asked in surprise, "Was it arranged by the Tenth Brother?"
"My second brother stayed in Wusun specifically to investigate Prince Han and the Third Princess." Liang Chun continued, "It was at Your Highness’ behest that my second brother undertook this task. Your Highness said once Prince Han believes you to be dead, he will further his collusion with the Third Princess. Therefore, this moment is the prime opportunity for an investigation."