Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 910: Chapter 42: If I’m Not Sleeping, Why Should They?_2

"The tenth brother has a mind of his own, and there’s nothing wrong with planning for himself." Prince Chu wasn’t afraid of Zhao Yao having a mind of his own; he was afraid of Zhao Yao lacking one. If Zhao Yao had no cunning, he truly worried that Zhao Yao might be deceived in Lingnan, especially with someone like He Lianfang by his side. "There’s nothing wrong with the fact that the tenth brother didn’t tell us what he was doing, because we didn’t tell him what we were doing either."

Yang Ling thought, this is different.

"Sir, the tenth brother did not help me or Prince Wei because he didn’t need to intervene in our matters." Prince Chu laughed, "No matter what the tenth brother does in Lingnan, I trust he won’t pose a threat to me or Prince Wei."

"Your Highness, are you so certain that Prince Han will not be a threat to you or Prince Wei in the future?" What kind of enchantment had Prince Han cast on Prince Chu and Prince Wei to make them trust him so much and even protect him?

Yang Ling had seen Zhao Yao before, had interacted with Zhao Yao before, and hadn’t discovered anything extraordinary about Zhao Yao.

Prince Chu’s expression suddenly became very serious: "Sir, if I ultimately lose to Prince Wei, the tenth brother is my talisman for survival."

Upon hearing this, Yang Ling was greatly shocked, then he said, "Your Highness, the one who ultimately loses will definitely be Prince Wei, not you."

"I believe the ultimate winner will be me." Prince Chu said, "What I said earlier was an accident."

Yang Ling understood Prince Chu’s implication and seemed enlightened, "Your Highness, you and Prince Wei don’t let Prince Han intervene in your matters because of this reason?"

"That’s part of the reason, but the main reason is that we hope the tenth brother can do what he wants to do."

Yang Ling still didn’t understand. However, he knew that no matter what he said, Prince Chu would not believe that Prince Han would be unfavorable to him.

"I would very much like to have a good chat with His Highness Prince Han and see what charm he has that makes you and Prince Wei cherish him so much."

"Next spring, the tenth brother will return to the capital, and by then you can have a good chat with him." As Prince Chu thought of Zhao Yao getting married next year, a fond smile of an elder parent appeared on his face, "The tenth brother is getting married next year."

"Your Highness, is Princess Han really a lady from the Li Mansion?" Yang Ling always felt that the marriage of Prince Han was not simple. If Princess Han truly were a lady from the Li Mansion, there wouldn’t be such a delay in the emperor issuing the marriage edict. Prince Han will return to the capital to get married next year, but he still doesn’t know who Princess Han is; this matter is too strange.

"Very likely."

Yang Ling pondered for a moment and said, "What if Princess Han is a lady from the family of Prime Minister He or Grandmaster Liu?"

"Whether it’s from Prime Minister He or the daughter of Grandmaster Liu’s family, it would be a good marriage for the tenth brother."

"Your Highness, if Princess Han is from one of the families of the most esteemed and trusted ministers by the emperor, then my previous guess was correct." Yang Ling’s expression was unprecedentedly solemn, "The emperor values Prince Han, not you, Your Highness."

Prince Chu smiled and said nothing.

"Your Highness still doesn’t believe it?" Yang Ling snorted softly, "Your Highness, just wait and see."

Prince Chu smiled faintly, "Alright, I’ll wait and see."

"Your Highness, if the person whom the emperor values is indeed Prince Han, what do you plan to do?" Yang Ling asked, "Do you plan to withdraw directly and give the throne to Prince Han, or eliminate Prince Han?"

Prince Chu said nothing.

When Yang Ling saw Prince Chu remain silent, his heart settled. He was really afraid Prince Chu would say he would give the throne to Prince Han.

"Your Highness, it’s getting late, I shall take my leave."

"Take care, sir."

Wei Mian was very curious when he saw Yang Ling walk out of the study with a big smile on his face.

What did His Highness say to Mr. Yang that made him so happy?

It was the first time he had seen Mr. Yang so happy.

Upon entering the study, Wei Mian curiously asked, "Your Highness, what did you say to Mr. Yang to make him so happy?"

"Nothing much." After finishing, Prince Chu suddenly let out a soft laugh.

"Your Highness, what are you laughing at?" Why did it seem like both His Highness and Mr. Yang were acting oddly?

"I’m laughing at Mr. Yang for not understanding the tenth brother." Even if the emperor favored the tenth brother, he wouldn’t eliminate him, because the tenth brother didn’t want that throne. Mr. Yang would never believe that if it ever came to that, the tenth brother would throw the throne to him.

Mr. Yang always thought his final opponent would be the tenth brother, but it wasn’t. The tenth brother could never be his opponent; his ultimate opponent would always be Prince Wei.

"Mr. Yang doesn’t understand His Highness Prince Han?" Wei Mian asked with a face full of confusion, "Did His Highness Prince Han do something to make Mr. Yang misunderstand?"