Although Xiao Ze has ascended to the throne, Prince Jin is still a grave threat to his reign. The next move is to remove Prince Jin once and for all.
Xiao Ze: Afu, I have appeased the refugees from Qinzhou as you told me. But their resenment for Prince Jin is so strong that they had been blocking him for two days and causing troubles. He must be deeply annoyed.
While you are happy to hear Prince Jin being harassed by the refugees as Xiao Ze does, you understand that this isn't something good.
Xiu Ying: Although it was Prince Jin's fault to cause the refugees uprising in the capital, many innocent people will get hurt from it. You have just ascended to the throne. i'm afraid that bigger troubles will come if you keep them this way. By then, people would be blaming you as the emperor, not Prince Jin.
Hearing your words, Xiao Ze frowns and hesitates to speak.
Xiao Ze: But... I now have the people's support, and the refugees are doing this for me. Will they become unsatisfied with me if I interfere this matter?
Xiu Ying: The people from Qinzhou support you because you can bring them hope and help them start new life after your enthronement. That would be stark contrast with Prince Jin's doing. You must understand that you need the support from more people, not just those from Qinzhou. What's more, do you think Prince Jin will tolerate being bullied?
Xiao Ze: Afu, you mean Prince Jin is tolerant for now to let the unrest grow beyond my control so that he can prove me an incompetent emperor?
Xiu Ying: Whetever Prince Jin intends to so or not, the emperor shall care for the benefits of all people. If you can handle this issue properly, you will satisfy everyone. You must act quickly, before the refugees cause more trouble to the local people here.
Xiao Ze thinks about your words for a while, then nods firmly.
Xiao Ze: I shall personally leave the palace to appease their anger and arrange their settlement!
Xiu Ying: [Shake head] It's not suitable for the emperor to do so in person. It's better that you assign someone else to talk to them. If you trust me, I'm wiling to take care of this matter.
Xiao Ze was initially surprised to learn you want to leave the palace and take care of the refugees and reluctant to agree, but he gives you permission in the end after your explanation.
Xiao Ze: Afu, it's a pity you are a woman.
Xiao Ze sighs softly in regret, his expression too mature for his age. You find him somewhat funny and relief.
Xiu Ying: I don't care whether I'm a man or a woman. I don't have such a grand ambition.
Xiu Ying: (At first I just try to seek revenge, then everything went out of my control. Planning, plotting, everything is for a simple goal: survival.)
The next morning, you dress like a man and leave the palace with Shadow and an Imperial Edict. Believing that Xiao Ze is tolerating them, the refugees have caused troubles repeatedly. You've heard that Prince Jin's carriage was blocked for a long time when he was going to the court. Now is a good time for you when he is in the court.
Refugee A: Hey! Did you see that? That bastard prince couldn't do anything for us! How funny!
Refugee B: I though he was some terrifying figure, but he has disappointed me!
In a remote alley not far from Prince Jin's Mansion, several refugees are talking happily after their actions.
Xiu Ying: (I didn't expect Prince Jin to be so tolerant for now. Who knows how terrible he would be when he takes action?)
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LoT Phoenix 1
RandomThis is not my story. Post it here from a game for offline reading. PS: I wish they will make a drama out of this.
