allonlinenovel Chapter 315 Conspiracy
Chapter 315 Conspiracy
Chapter 315 Conspiracy
Chapter 315
A room for four people is quite adequate, with everything from tables and chairs to benches, though it's a bit small. However, this is all we can do given the current conditions. Luo Shuiyao thought to herself that by the end of the year, she must find a way to build more houses to improve the students' living conditions. "Don't skimp on food; it must be nutritionally balanced. If we're short on money, go to Qingyu Tower and find Yue Niang and ask her to prioritize supplies for the academy."
After reading it, Luo Shuiyao gave Yu Xiu some instructions. Yu Xiu nodded repeatedly, indicating that she understood and told her not to worry.
Over the next few days, Luo Shuiyao was either busy with matters at the academy or checking on the situation at Qingyu Tower. Her busy days were pleasant, but she was troubled by the uninvited guest standing by her bed every night.
Ye Yunzhou stood quietly, his eyes fixed on the sleeping woman in bed. After a moment, he nimbly climbed out the window and walked out. After closing the window, he walked to the peach tree in the courtyard. The moonlight was mottled between the branches. He stood there for a long time, finally sighing, and his figure disappeared into the night.
After Ye Yunzhou vanished, the woman who had been soundly asleep in bed got out of bed, opened the window, and stared silently in the direction he had vanished. Ever since Ye Yunzhou's first visit, she had kept the doors and windows tightly shut. Unexpectedly, he had been so perceptive that he'd actually opened the window and come in. Over the past few days, she'd gotten used to it; it didn't affect her sleep at all. Seeing he was gone, she closed the window, got into bed, and soon fell into a deep sleep.
Ye Yunzhou's actions weren't deliberate. For days, he'd been secretly investigating the case of His Majesty being poisoned under the guise of offering elixirs. The matter involved several princes, and the relationships were complex. Acting rashly during the day would be inconvenient. After careful consideration, he could only secretly go out every night to search for clues.
As for whether it was on his way when he passed by Luo Shuiyao every time he visited, I'm afraid only he himself knew it.
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Inside the Third Prince's study, everyone had gathered via a secret passage. Seated with the Third Prince were the Left Guard General, the Minister of War, and the Prince of Wei. The Left Guard General had long garrisoned Vietnam and other regions, and alongside the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, they had both achieved remarkable military success.
The Minister of War holds immense power and controls many important military and political affairs.
The Prince of Wei was Jin Shang's elder brother. He was a valiant warrior, but he was also ambitious from an early age. After the current emperor ascended the throne, he stripped him of his military power and military achievements, citing poor health as an excuse, and confined him to his palace for a long time.
Sitting to the Third Prince's left was the King of Wei. Although he held no power today, he had held a high and distinguished reputation within the military in his early years. Furthermore, as the Third Prince's legitimate elder, he naturally held a significant voice in this conversation.
At this moment, he stroked his beard and said slowly, "Your Majesty has been in poor health in recent years. My secret agent in the palace has reported that Your Majesty is even coughing up blood. I think his time is running out. Why don't we add fuel to the fire and make the situation even more serious?"
Hearing this, the General of the Left Guard frowned slightly and said solemnly, "That being said, Your Majesty has increasingly valued the Grand Prince in recent years. If it is true as you say, and Your Majesty's time is running out, and if he passes the throne to the Grand Prince, then wouldn't everything we've done be in vain, a waste of effort, a waste of time helping others? In my opinion, this is not appropriate."
Upon hearing this, the King of Wei frowned. This was exactly what he had been worried about. Otherwise, given his character, he would have taken action long ago.
The Minister of War had been listening quietly to the conversation. He appeared honest and sincere, but in reality, he was deeply thoughtful. Upon hearing the Left Guard General's words, he suddenly spoke up, "How could that be? While the eldest prince may be loyal and honest, he truly lacks the talent to be a ruler. Your Majesty is wise and intelligent, and will certainly not pass the throne to him."
The thoughts of King Wei and General Zuowei were far less profound than those of the Minister of War. After hearing what he said, they both expressed their disagreement.
The Third Prince, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly spoke up: "I think this method is feasible."
Upon hearing this, the King of Wei became anxious and quickly tried to dissuade him, "You must not listen to this old man's nonsense. If His Majesty really passes the throne to the eldest prince, what should we do?"
Upon hearing this, the Third Prince's lips curled up into a smile. A hint of tenderness appeared on his handsome face, and a hint of ruthlessness lingered in his eyes. "Your Majesty is so wise and powerful, how could he pass the throne to my mediocre eldest brother? You worry too much. He would never pass the throne to my eldest brother."
The Third Prince emphasized the words "wise and brave", with an unquestionable determination in his words, as if the coldness was about to turn into substance.
Hearing this, the King of Wei and the General of the Left Guard exchanged a glance, both falling into deep thought. After a moment, a subtle glint flashed in their eyes. The King of Wei leaned forward slightly and asked tentatively, "Third Prince, what do you mean...?"
The Third Prince pursed his lips, raised his eyebrows slightly, then nodded gently and said in a deep voice, "That's right."
"But this..." General Zuo Wei hesitated and lowered his voice subconsciously, "Tampering with the will is a serious crime punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the clan." He spoke hesitantly and his face was full of confusion.
The Minister of War glanced at him, a subtle scorn flashing across his eyes. He said, "We are already committing a grave crime by supporting the Third Prince. What harm will it do to add another crime? Could it be that you, General Zuowei, are regretting this?"
Upon hearing this, General Zuowei immediately wanted to retort, but at that moment, he sensed a cold gaze from above. The words on his lips were swallowed back. General Zuowei shook his head and said, "That's not the case. We support His Highness the Third Prince out of loyalty, how can we compare that to such a crime? However, since His Highness has such a mind, I, Li Kui, will fight to the end."
The Third Prince, upon seeing this, with a satisfied look, withdrew his gaze. Afterward, the group began meticulously planning their subsequent plans. In the study, everyone was completely absorbed, completely unaware that someone was quietly lurking above them. He held his breath, listening intently to their discussions. His expression was calm, like a bottomless, cold pond, making it impossible to fathom his inner thoughts.
After listening to every word of the content, the man's figure disappeared into the thick night like a ghost.
The guards who had been patrolling nearby sensed something amiss and instinctively turned to look. They saw only a black cat flash by in the darkness, but nothing else. Reassured, they continued their meticulous inspection. After all, the Third Prince had issued a strict order prohibiting anyone from approaching the study, and anyone who disobeyed would be killed without mercy.