Novel Full Chapter 896 - 35: Prince Wei Cannot Be Touched
Chapter 896: Chapter 35: Prince Wei Cannot Be Touched
The emperor issued a decree for Prince Dai and Prince Jing to jointly investigate the murder of the deposed Crown Prince’s family. This decree has subtle implications, as both Prince Dai and Prince Jing are suspected to be the masterminds behind the murder of the deposed Crown Prince’s family.
Prince Dai and Prince Jing suspect each other; they are convinced that the other killed the deposed Crown Prince’s family, and they will certainly do everything possible to frame the other.
Although the emperor did not decree Prince Chu to assist in the investigation, Prince Chu has been secretly investigating and discovered that the real murderer who poisoned the deposed Crown Prince’s family is a Southern Wei person.
Prince Chu’s face was as gloomy as water, his tone filled with anger: "So it was him, after all!" While everyone suspected that it was Prince Dai or Prince Jing who harmed the deposed Crown Prince’s family, only Prince Chu suspected that it was the work of Prince Wei. In everyone else’s eyes, Prince Wei had been loyally following the deposed Crown Prince, always trying to help him rise again after his downfall. He even sought revenge for the deposed Crown Prince, who unfortunately failed himself and was placed under house arrest in the Royal Mansion.
Due to this matter, many officials in the court have a good impression of Prince Wei, considering him loyal and righteous. Moreover, in recent years, Prince Wei’s outstanding abilities have increasingly earned him the emperor’s favor, elevating his status in the court with many officials supporting him.
Among the four princes vying for the throne, Prince Wei seems the weakest, but that is not the case. Of course, only Prince Chu knows Prince Wei’s true strength, and only Prince Chu understands that Prince Wei harbors no brotherly love for the deposed Crown Prince, only using him.
Prince Chu had long suspected that Prince Wei would harm the deposed Crown Prince. First, to pin the deposed Crown Prince’s death on others, such as Prince Dai or Prince Jing. Second, to completely absorb the power remnants of the deposed Crown Prince. Only when the deposed Crown Prince is dead would his loyal followers willingly switch allegiance to Prince Wei.
Now, the investigation’s results indicate that Prince Chu’s suspicions were correct.
Yang Ling knew who Prince Chu referred to as "him." "Your Highness predicted it." Initially, when Prince Chu suspected that Prince Wei had killed the deposed Crown Prince’s family, Yang Ling found it improbable. Unlike others who thought Prince Wei loyal to the deposed Crown Prince, Yang Ling believed Prince Wei wouldn’t act rashly at this time. He speculated that Prince Wei would wait for the right moment to kill the deposed Crown Prince and then accurately frame his death on Prince Dai or Prince Jing, ensuring they would never recover.
"It’s just that the timing is wrong. Given Prince Wei’s methods, he wouldn’t kill the deposed Crown Prince at this time." Yang Ling thought the truth behind the deposed Crown Prince’s murder would be anything but simple. "The deposed Crown Prince’s death now offers Prince Wei no benefit."
Prince Chu said coldly, "Behind him are the Southern Wei people. Who else could it be?"
"Your Highness, I don’t think it’s Prince Wei. He wouldn’t be this foolish." Yang Ling found the situation suspicious.
Prince Chu said, "Who else but him would be able to command the Southern Wei people?"
Yang Ling meaningfully added, "Your Highness, Southern Wei people can also command the Southern Wei people."
Prince Chu, hearing this, showed a trace of astonishment on his expressionless face.
"Sir, you mean the Southern Wei acted on their own to murder my brother’s family, and Prince Wei was unaware?"
Yang Ling nodded slightly, "It’s highly possible."
Prince Chu found Yang Ling’s conjecture far-fetched, but it wasn’t implausible upon reflection.
"Why would the Southern Wei take it upon themselves to kill my brother’s family?"
Yang Ling speculated, "Perhaps the Southern Wei were impatient."
"Impatient?" Prince Chu pondered for a moment, then said, "You mean the Southern Wei couldn’t wait to see Prince Wei ascend?"
"Exactly." Yang Ling continued, "The Southern Wei want to use the deposed Crown Prince’s death to topple Prince Dai or Prince Jing, or both. At that time, only you, Your Highness, would stand as Prince Wei’s opponent, and then, Your Highness, you would be in danger."
Prince Chu always knew Prince Wei would be his greatest adversary. He was well aware of Prince Wei’s abilities and the Southern Wei behind him, and thus, he remained vigilant and guarded.
"Is he really unaware?"
"Initially, Prince Wei must have been unaware. Now, he should know that his men acted on their own to kill the deposed Crown Prince." After Yang Ling finished speaking, he saw Prince Chu still troubled and laughed softly, "Your Highness, you should be pleased."
Prince Chu asked, "Pleased about what?"
"The Southern Wei concealed from Prince Wei and secretly killed the deposed Crown Prince. This indicates that Prince Wei hasn’t fully controlled the Southern Wei," Yang Ling said with deep meaning, "It also shows that there’s internal strife among the Southern Wei, isn’t that something Your Highness should be pleased about?"