Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne

Chapter 613: Chapter 308 Unconditional Trust

He Lianfang slightly furrowed his brow and said, "I underestimated the Southern Wei’s capabilities."

Zhao Yao sighed, "No wonder the previous dynasty wanted to wipe out the entire Southern Wei clan." He now suspected that even without the loss of the Imperial Jade Seal, the previous dynasty would have found an excuse to destroy Southern Wei.

"With Southern Wei’s methods, they might even have people in the noble families of the capital, deeply concealed."

Second Uncle, you guessed right. There are indeed their people in the capital, and that is the eighth brother. Eighth Brother is truly well-hidden.

"If Southern Wei is not eradicated, your Zhao family’s throne might be pried away by them."

Hearing He Lianfang’s sarcastic remarks, Zhao Yao thought of the relationship between the Eighth Prince and Southern Wei, and couldn’t help but worry. If in the end, it was the Eighth Brother who took the throne, their Lao Zhao family’s reign might really change hands.

"Father Emperor won’t let the Southern Wei people run wild." Father Emperor should know of the Southern Wei’s existence. However, he probably doesn’t know about the relationship between the Eighth Brother and the Southern Wei, especially since Second Uncle doesn’t know about the Eighth Brother’s affairs either.

He Lianfang gave Zhao Yao a meaningful look and suddenly asked, "If you were to ascend the throne in the end, how would you handle the Southern Wei people?"

"How could I possibly ascend the throne."

He Lianfang rolled his eyes at Zhao Yao and said, "I mean if."

"If, huh, that’s really a tough question." Even though it was hypothetical, Zhao Yao still considered it seriously, "If they obediently served Great Zhou, without any ulterior motives, I would use them heavily, allowing them to demonstrate their brilliance. But if they had other intentions, then..." He abruptly stopped here, saying no more.

He Lianfang asked, "Then what?"

Zhao Yao said calmly, "Then kill them, like the previous dynasty."

His answer surprised He Lianfang greatly. He Lianfang thought Zhao Yao would be reluctant to wipe out the entire Southern Wei clan.

"Would you really wipe out the entire Southern Wei clan?"

Zhao Yao nodded, "Yes! Although it would be too cruel for the Southern Wei people, it wouldn’t be harsh for the entire Great Zhou’s populace. It was hard for the people of Great Zhou to finally live stable and good lives; I will not allow anyone to disrupt Great Zhou’s peace, causing the people to suffer from broken families, leaving wives and children separated."

He added, "Sacrificing a few Southern Wei people to ensure the stability of the millions of Great Zhou’s populace is worth it!"

He Lianfang was momentarily stunned, then smiled with satisfaction and relief, "Very well said!" This child is truly material for an emperor.

Zhao Yao felt a bit embarrassed by the praise, "I was just speaking casually."

He Lianfang continued talking to Zhao Yao about the situation of the Southern Wei people in Shu, and Zhao Yao grew more and more alarmed as he listened.

Zhao Yao did not stay to have dinner with He Lianfang but instead went to the Eighth Prince’s residence to have dinner together.

After dinner, Zhao Yao gave the medicine that Liang Run had given him to the Eighth Prince. He explained the composition and effects of this pill in detail to the Eighth Prince.

He repeatedly assured the Eighth Prince that this medicine was truly effective and not a fake remedy.

After listening, the Eighth Prince instructed Yu Hai to fetch him a cup of warm water.

Seeing that the Eighth Prince was about to take the medicine sent by Zhao Yao, Yu Hai became anxious and quickly reminded the Eighth Prince, "Your Highness..."

He had just opened his mouth when he received a cold glance from the Eighth Prince, which scared him into immediately shutting up. He dared not say another word and hurriedly fetched a cup of warm water.

The Eighth Prince took the warm water handed over by Yu Hai and without hesitation, swallowed the pill sent by Zhao Yao.

Zhao Yao was shocked. He initially thought the Eighth Prince would be skeptical and wouldn’t immediately take the medicine; he didn’t expect him to swallow it without any hesitation.

"Eighth Brother, aren’t you afraid I sent you poison?"

The Eighth Prince laughed, "You wouldn’t." In this world, everyone may harm him, but not the Tenth Brother.

Seeing the Eighth Prince trust him so much, Zhao Yao felt his heart warm. Although he previously told Second Uncle that he had a clear conscience, if Eighth Brother really doubted the medicine he sent, he would feel uncomfortable. However, he wouldn’t blame Eighth Brother.

"Eighth Brother, I assure you, this medicine is indeed helpful for you. After some time, you’ll feel your body slowly getting better."

The Eighth Prince smiled gently, "I believe you." In this world, Zhao Yao is the only person the Eighth Prince can trust unconditionally.