Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 602: Chapter 305: The Biggest Difference Between Prince Chu and Zhao Yao_2

The response surprised Yu Meiren and Pan Cairen, and they asked in unison, "Sister, why do you think so?"

"Because only rebels would dare to act so boldly." Lady Liang seriously analyzed for Yu Meiren and the others, "If it isn’t rebels, who would dare to brazenly kill Prince Chen? As for the other princes, they wouldn’t send people to assassinate Prince Chen."

She continued, "What’s more, Prince Chen has been staying quietly at his fiefdom for the past few years, and hasn’t done anything to the other princes. It’s even more impossible for the other princes to kill Prince Chen at this time because he’s not posing a lethal threat to them."

After listening to Lady Liang’s analysis, Yu Meiren and Pan Cairen found it quite reasonable.

"So it was really the rebels."

Lady Liang said, "I think it’s the rebels. This group of rebels is driven to desperation and capable of doing anything; they even dared to rebel, let alone kill a prince." Even she believed her own words.

"Sister is right, there’s nothing the rebels wouldn’t dare to do. It’s just a pity for Prince Chen, and Consort Liang." Unlike Consort De and the others, Consort Liang seldom bullied palace maids and eunuchs, nor did she often oppress concubines of lower rank.

"The pain of losing a child..." Although Pan Cairen didn’t have any children, she thought if something happened to Yao Yao, she would go crazy. "I hope Consort Liang can pull through."

Yu Meiren could feel Consort Liang’s heartache; she shook her head and said, "It’s probably very difficult." Saying that, she sighed heavily, "Even if she pulls through, I’m afraid Consort Liang’s health..."

Lady Liang also sighed along with her, "Alas..."

Pan Cairen’s eyes reddened, tears welling up as she said, "I don’t dare to think what if something happened to Yao Yao..."

Before she could finish her words, her mouth was covered by Yu Meiren. Yu Meiren, feeling it was unlucky, said, "Phoo, phoo, phoo, what nonsense are you spouting? Yao Yao will certainly be fine."

Pan Cairen quickly raised her hand and slapped her own face a few times, apologetically saying to Lady Liang, "Sister, I’m sorry, I was talking nonsense just now."

Lady Liang didn’t mind and smiled reassuringly at Pan Cairen, "It’s alright, I know you care about Yao Yao. Don’t worry, Yao Yao will be fine."

Pan Cairen smiled and said, "Yes, Yao Yao will surely live a long and prosperous life."

At this time, Zhao Yao sneezed, followed by a concerned look from He Lianfang. He shook his head at He Lianfang, "I’m fine, someone must be speaking ill of me."

He Lianfang felt relieved after hearing this, and continued the conversation from before.

"Marquis Jingyang had a stroke."

"Had a stroke?" Zhao Yao was initially taken aback, and then upon reflection, found Marquis Jingyang’s stroke unsurprising. "Can he still speak?"

"No, he’s already got a crooked eye and mouth." He Lianfang’s voice was full of mockery, "Now only one of his eyes can move."

"He’s paralyzed, then. Indeed, most strokes result in paralysis. That’s more miserable than dying."

He Lianfang sneered, "Letting him die comfortably would be too easy for him."

Zhao Yao nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed." After that, he added, "This is retribution." Even though Marquis Jingyang was paralyzed from the stroke, Zhao Yao did not feel sympathy because it was deserved. "Let him live a fate worse than death, and watch with his own eyes as Marquis Jingyang’s Mansion crumbles step by step." This was the best way to punish the Marquis Jingyang’s Mansion.

"Take advantage of his illness to claim his life, the Southern Wei have made their move again." He Lianfang calculated in his mind and said, "I’m afraid in less than three months, Marquis Jingyang will face execution for his entire household."

"If Marquis Jingyang hadn’t had a stroke, the Yuan Family could still hold out for a while." Zhao Yao said, "Now that he’s had a stroke and can’t even speak, and there’s no other person in Marquis Jingyang’s Mansion who can hold it together."

"Marquis Jingyang’s Mansion covered up the stroke incident of Marquis Jingyang, and now the matters in the mansion are, on the surface, presided over by the eldest legitimate son, but are actually being handled by a retainer of the mansion."

"Hmm, haven’t the Southern Wei dealt with this retainer?"

"The Southern Wei are probably trying to find something in the Yuan Family, so they’re keeping this retainer."

Zhao Yao hastily asked, "What thing?"

He Lianfang speculated, "It could be the Imperial Jade Seal."

Zhao Yao was shocked, "The Imperial Jade Seal is with the Yuan Family?" Impossible, right?

"It probably isn’t, or maybe the Yuan Family has something else related to the Southern Wei." He Lianfang was only interested in the Imperial Jade Seal, losing interest in other items from Southern Wei.

"What else does Southern Wei have?" Zhao Yao asked curiously.

He Lianfang said in an indifferent tone, "Nothing more than gold and silver jewelry or antique calligraphy and paintings."

Zhao Yao thought about it and agreed. In an instant, he lost interest.