Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 1977: Chapter 1974: Unexpected Gains

Minister Qi choked, his face turning unsightly, for he truly had no way to refute these words.

"Moreover, Lord Rong has never really been noticeable, so even if he disappears for a month, it wouldn’t seem strange. As for the Great Prince and Second Prince, they prefer staying at their own residences and are not flamboyant people, so if they disappear, no one would care."

Elder Zhong had all the reasons ready.

Even though Minister Qi was unwilling, he had no choice but to nod and agree.

At this moment, he could only hope that King Qi would certainly conceal the transmission of news to the Beirong Prince, even if it meant offending the other party. But should an error occur in such a significant matter, it would surely lose the Emperor’s favor. By then, if Lord Rong and the Great Prince and Second Prince who went to the Northern Region first gain an advantage, wouldn’t it be a wasted effort?

Though he said this, Minister Qi actually knew that among these three princes, Lord Rong was the most competitive.

After all, Lord Rong had once mingled with the Northwestern Army for more than a year; it was his stationed place. Due to the scarcity of resources, it was a bitterly cold place with virtually no tax revenue, incomparable to Jiangnan.

But he had no doubt that Lord Rong had decent martial arts skills.

At least better than King Qi.

If Lord Rong went to the Northern Lands Army, he would find it much easier to gain military merits than King Qi.

However!

Just half a month in advance, he could send people from the Northern Region who were on his side to make things difficult for Lord Rong. Without any support, it would be challenging to win military control, and it wouldn’t be surprising if he ended up being treated as a mere mascot.

As Minister Qi thought this through, he instantly felt elated.

Even after the morning court session, when he met with King Qi to discuss this matter, he wasn’t as angry anymore.

However, he still did not forget to remind, "Your Highness, although we are relying on the Beirong Prince for cooperation, we must not let him learn anything from us or take advantage of us."

"I understand." King Qi felt a strange sensation regarding Minister Qi’s reminder.

Comparing Great Chu to his own personal interests, he didn’t hesitate at all and naturally chose Great Chu.

His uncle’s solitary reminder made it seem as if he would do anything without boundaries to climb to that position.

Meanwhiles:

Grand Tutor Deng, upon leaving the palace and returning home, still felt troubled.

One moment he was worried that the matters involving the King of Huainan and the Marquis of Ande’s Mansion would implicate his own residence, and another moment he couldn’t gauge the Emperor’s thoughts.

Moreover, he initially thought these two issues were troublesome enough.

Who knew there was an even greater worry.

The Emperor had already begun harboring thoughts of training the Princes!

This was entirely unlike the previously diligent and leisurely Emperor who never rushed things.

The emergence of this situation made most officials feel a premonition that perhaps the Emperor’s mentality had changed.

A mighty lion would never allow a younger, stronger lion to come and contest. If the old lion retreats, it must be because the lion has aged mentally and is unable to keep up.

This is not a good sign!

Even if his Fifth Imperial Son were to rise, it would still require five or six years.

After all, even with regency, the Son of Heaven could not be a three-year-old child still struggling with speech.

Isn’t this like the notorious ambition of Sima Zhao that everyone sees?

"Where is Deng Rong?" Grand Tutor Deng, upon returning home, headed straight to the backyard to inquire about his eldest son’s whereabouts.

The Deng family, due to yesterday’s turmoil, was considerably frightened and did not dare to leave the residence. In the morning, when Grand Tutor Deng left, Madam Deng felt somewhat uneasy, fearing something might happen to him.

Upon hearing her husband’s words, she quickly replied, "He’s at home, not daring to go out, fearing revenge!"