Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 612: Chapter 308 Unconditional Trust_3

"Yes, and if it’s a slow-acting poison, it can also delay the explosion of the poison." Liang Run closed the brocade box and then pushed it in front of Zhao Yao, "You did the right thing by giving this medicine to the Eighth Prince."

"This medicine is so amazing." Zhao Yao picked up the brocade box and tucked it into his arms, then looked at Liang Run and asked, "Uncle, is there more of this medicine?"

"I only have this one." Liang Run guessed Zhao Yao’s little thoughts and said with a laugh, "For healthy people, taking this medicine is useless."

"Alright." Zhao Yao thought that since the medicine was so magical, he and his mother concubine should take one as well.

"This medicine is only useful for those who are unwell." Liang Run said, "You often tell me your older brother is unwell, so I asked for this medicine from the Miao doctor."

"So that’s why." Zhao Yao said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle." For the Eighth Brother’s birthday, he decided to give him this medicine.

"Why so formal with me?" Liang Run had just finished speaking when he thought of something, his face turning a bit odd, "You give this to the Eighth Prince, will he actually take it considering its mysterious origins?"

"I’ll watch him take it." Knowing his older brother’s nature, he might indeed refuse to take medicine of unclear origin, but if Zhao Yao was watching, his brother wouldn’t have a choice.

"This medicine is truly a tonic. I hope the Eighth Prince won’t misunderstand your intentions." Liang Run feared Zhao Yao’s good intentions would be doubted by the Eighth Prince, thus hurting Zhao Yao’s feelings.

"It’s fine, even if he doesn’t trust me, it doesn’t matter." Zhao Yao seemed indifferent, "As long as his health improves, that’s what matters. Besides, I have a clear conscience."

Hearing this, Liang Run was momentarily stunned, then smiled indulgently, "Yes, you have a clear conscience." Yao Yao, this child, as long as someone treats him well, he will repay them twice as much, and will always treat them unconditionally well. Hopefully, the Eighth Prince won’t hurt Zhao Yao’s heart. "Oh, and you should give this gift in advance, not on the birthday itself."

Zhao Yao asked in confusion, "Why is that?"

"Giving medicine on someone’s birthday is unlucky, so it should be given in advance."

"Ah, is there really such a saying?" It was the first time Zhao Yao had heard this.

"Giving medicine on a birthday is equivalent to giving illness, understand?" Liang Run suggested to Zhao Yao, "It’s best if you give the medicine to the Eighth Prince within these two days."

Although Zhao Yao didn’t quite believe it, since Uncle said so, for his brother’s sake, he decided to give it in advance.

"I’ll give it to him today." The sooner his brother takes it, the sooner he will recover.

Liang Run didn’t bring up the matter again and started talking about the affairs in Lingnan with Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao listened very attentively. After listening, he offered several suggestions to Liang Run.

After having lunch with Liang Run, Zhao Yao went to find He Lianfang.

When He Lianfang saw him arrive, he handed over the military report from Shu land to him.

After reading the report, Zhao Yao was filled with joy and pride, "Fourth Brother is really amazing, he won again." Since Fourth Brother went to Shu, he has been continuously winning battles and each victory has been remarkable. Moreover, he personally led every battle without Zhang Gong’s help.

Since Prince Chu won his first battle, Zhang Gong has been fighting separately. Zhang Gong has also been continuously victorious.

"At this rate, Fourth Brother and his forces will soon reclaim Shu land." Currently, Fourth Brother and General Zhang have already reclaimed half of Shu land. At their current pace, it won’t take half a year to fully reclaim it.

"If nothing unexpected happens, your Fourth Brother will return to the capital by the end of the year." He Lianfang said with a profound look, "Once your Fourth Brother returns from Shu, he will find it difficult to return to Liangzhou."

"I guessed the same." After reclaiming Shu, Fourth Brother would have to return to the capital to report to the Father Emperor. Once he returns this time, it would be hard for him to leave. "I suspect the Father Emperor won’t allow Fourth Brother to return to Liangzhou." After Fourth Brother comes back from Shu, the court will form a complete tripartite situation. In order for Fourth Brother to smoothly inherit the throne, Father Emperor will certainly train him for a while. Keeping Fourth Brother in the capital allows him to contend with the Crown Prince and Prince Dai. If Fourth Brother cannot outmatch them, then he isn’t qualified to inherit the throne."

"Once Fourth Brother returns, the capital will truly be unsettled." Currently, the undercurrents are already surging but have not yet surfaced. Once Fourth Brother returns, this veneer of calm will be completely shattered, and then there will be stormy upheavals. "However, I really didn’t expect so many Southern Wei people to be in Shu land."

The Southern Wei people have been really good at hiding, having concealed themselves in Shu for decades. Moreover, they wield considerable influence in Shu. Many of them are wealthy merchants, and some are officials and soldiers in Shu. While they haven’t reached the point of having absolute control over Shu, they certainly can influence the situation there.