Chapter 134 – Qing Transmigration Tale (43)
By the time they finished, it was in the second half of the night. Si Ye seemed like he wanted to vent all the discomfort he had suffered in these days, and kept on going. When Lin Yu Tong tiredly finished bathing, she forgot all about the question she had asked.
But Si Ye seemed to be very excited. He did not seem tired at all.
Lin Yu Tong could understand such feelings. There had been a mountain in front of him, and he wanted to jump over it, but he knew inside he could not, because this was part of the basic game rules. Anyone who moved the mountain would lose the ability to participate in the game, and would unknowingly be eliminated. However, while he was unable to find a solution, someone jumped out and moved away this troublesome mountain. This was very good. Now, the mountain posing an obstacle in front of him had been moved away, and the idiot who had moved away the mountain was eliminated as well. Of course, the person who had moved away the mountain still felt that he was very smart, and did not feel that he had done something stupid. If he had realized that this was a trap, he would not have jumped into it. In any case, the person who touched the crown prince would get stuck with the label of “unfit to be a subject.” The emperor would hate such a person the most, and the people of the world would look down on them. It was a dream for them to think about being the ultimate winner.
Thinking like this, he started to become sleepy. Just as she was able to fall asleep, she suddenly heard Si Ye laugh.
He was so restrained he could only secretly laugh in his bed. It was what Lin Yu Tong thought.
Si Ye said softly, “In the past, Ye did not know who acted. But in these days, Ye thought again and again, and generally understands.”
Lin Yu Tong opened her eyes and borrowed into his arms. “Ye, do not tease me, tell me.”
“It was difficult to get news of the emperor, but some things will spread. The day after the matter, Ye got news that the crown prince’s handwritten note to maneuver the troops was false.”
“Ye was very surprised then, and did not understand who would be so capable to get the crown prince’s stamp, even if it is false! In any case, Ye has never seen the crown prince’s stamp to order the troops, and is not able to falsify it. This thing is very sensitive, and even the crown prince has never used it before.”
“From the start, Ye thought the crown prince would definitely not do something as stupid as this, trying to rely on the five thousand of Rehe to rebel. It seemed too simple. Just the guards of the imperial sons is a considerable number. There are also the emperor’s guards, the servants of the aristocracy. This clearly could not succeed. The crown prince would be mad to attempt this. Adding on the crown prince was being watched by the emperor’s people, and the crown prince’s sons, Hong Xi and Hong Pu were still with the emperor, was this very illogical? He did not fear that the emperor would be angry and kill them first? So, the first person to be eliminated is the crown prince.”
“But Ye thought later, maybe the crown prince is not completely innocent. Before the matter occurred, Thirteen sent people to warn Ye to not meet the crown prince. This means that Thirteen must have detected something.”
“Later, Ye realized that the problem is the stamp for the order.”
“How important is such a thing? It is not possible to copy it from the crown prince without anyone noticing, and then carving a fake. Not just the crown prince’s stamp to command the troops, even Ye‘s personal stamp is something that outsiders cannot be in contact with. The crown prince must have revealed it to people who have other intentions. Maybe, he even made a fake, and had people expose the fake.”
Lin Yu Tong was shocked, and her sleepiness disappeared. “Why…… Why did he do that?”
Si Ye laughed softly. “Why? Because he sensed the threat from his brothers.” Especially the hunt that time which exposed the ambitions of the others.
“Do not forget that he gave away the fake one. If the rebellion failed, it would be discovered that it is a fake. Then, he has been framed. Even if he is deposed of the crown prince’s position, because he is the victim to start with, he would just be under house arrest at most.Would the emperor kill him? The emperor raised the crown prince himself. Not just the feelings, even just the guilt of these years and the wish to not take on the crime of killing his son, the emperor would not kill him. The crown prince understands the emperor. He calculated the emperor’s thoughts. Even if he is under house arrest, it is not any worse than his previous situation? In any case, in the palace, he does not have his freedom. But after this matter, because of the emperor’s guilt and desire to make up, he will be able to get another benefit. The emperor will take good care of Hong Xi and Hong Pu. As long as the emperor states it, the two of them will not be blamed. He has sensed that this is not a high chance he will take the throne. He should have wanted to arrange a retreat for his children.”
“From the other side, if he succeeded this time, was this not the chance he had dreamed about?”
“In any case, the situation cannot get worse than his original one. If he is lucky, he will truly achieve his goal. So, he has reason to do this.”
Hearing this, Lin Yu Tong gasped. Such complicated thoughts. “He has used the people with other intentions?”
Si Ye smiled. “You think that he was the crown prince for thirty years for nothing? In terms of smarts, Ye‘s brothers cannot rival the crown prince. The emperor deposed the crown prince to steady the situation, but maybe also because he had guessed some of this. Even if he does not have evidence, as long as he thinks it, he does not need evidence.”
“Then, Ye, who do you think this person is?” Lin Yu Tong asked.
“Do you not have a guess already?” Si Ye turned his head and said.
“Eighth Prince?” Lin Yu Tong said uncertainly.
Si Ye laughed softly. She could not see his emotions. “You are half right.”
Lin Yu Tong stilled. “Who else? It cannot be Commandery Prince Zhi. With his pride, even if he did this, he would not do this with Eighth Prince.”
This was true. Si Ye laughed at this.
After a long silence, Si Ye put away his smile and said coolly, “It is Fourteen.”
“What?” Lin Yu Tong was surprised.She did not dare to believe it! Was he wrong?
Si Ye sighed. “In these days, Ye thought again and again, it is not Fourteen. Ye kept on finding reasons to prove it has nothing to do with Fourteen. But in reality, it is most likely Fourteen.”
“Fourteen spent a lot of silver in these few years. Fourteen should know ahead of everyone else if there are any abnormal movements in the military. But Fourteen said nothing.”
Lin Yu Tong said, “Maybe he did not say because he was uncertain, and could not say. It does not confirm that it is him. What is his aim in doing this?”
Si Ye chuckled. “If no one in the military hinted, you think the commanders are stupid? They know that the crown prince is not in charge, but still did not hesitate to follow the crown prince’s handwritten order without any doubts.Is that possible? But Eight does not have such power in the military. The power of the military is all in Commandery Prince Zhi’s hands. Other than Commandery Prince Zhi, the person most connected with the lower ranking commanders of the military is Fourteen.”
“You ask me what his aims are? Of course it is for Eight to defeat the crown prince first. Then, he will blame the crime of framing the crown prince all on Eight. Will Eight not fall then? Who else can it be? Only me, his full brother. Would I steal from my own younger brother?”
Lin Yu Tong gasped. This seemed plausible.
In the end, Eight had fallen, but Fourteen became the great general prince. Si Ye had taken the throne, and many people had said that he stole Fourteen’s throne.
In history, when Si Ye ascended the throne, he had put Fourteen under house arrest for his lifetime, likely because of the fact he did not have the heart of a subject.
Lin Yu Tong suddenly looked at Si Ye and said in a low voice, “No wonder Ye was so generous in giving silver to Fourteenth Brother. You knew long ago that Fourteenth Brother will not be content. You just made a useless move, and did not expect gains so soon, and such unexpected gains.”
Thinking like this, in reality, none of the imperial sons were good. It just depended on whose moves were the most hidden, and able to hide from the eyes of the world.
Si Ye shushed her and stopped Lin Yu Tong from saying more.
Lin Yu Tong understood the principle of seeing but not saying.
Si Ye whispered, “Do not think Ye so capable. Ye did not expect Fourteen to be so daring. Ye can think of this. Sooner or later other people can think of this. At that time, his good days will reach an end.”
Lin Yu Tong thought, even if other people did not see, if pressed, you will leak this. So, do not be so modest. In terms of being black hearted, no one can compare to you.
The two talked for half the night and only went to sleep when the sun was about to come up.
Because they were imprisoned in the establishment and not allowed out, it was fine to get up late.
Si Ye got up late. When they got up, it was about time to eat lunch. After the meal, she thought that Si Ye was free, but he said a word and went to the front courtyard to discuss important matters with his advisors.
Lin Yu Tong thought, so tiring.
When Si Ye came back, even though the establishment was surrounded, it did not seem to be a major matter. But no one expected that this continued for a fortnight. If not for New Life Festival, they likely would have been kept under house arrest.
The mood of this year’s New Life Festival was very bad. They saw Commandery Prince Zhi’s carriage, but not Thirteen’s carriage.
This meant that Commandery Prince Zhi was fine, but Thirteen was still affected by the crown prince.
Si Ye liked Thirteen’s character. Thirteen clearly knew something was wrong with the crown prince, but when the crown prince was in difficulty, he still stepped up. Si Ye liked this loyalty and personality.
Lin Yu Tong felt that Si Ye valued Thirteenth Prince who had more loyalty than Fourteen. Fourteen seemed to be in a state that he was the highest ranking behind the heavens and the earth. He did not respect anyone.
“Where is Thirteen being kept? His establishment is likely in chaos. You should go over in the next few days, and give some care.” Si Ye sighed. “The emperor there…… It is fine.”
He acted like he would support Thirteen.
Lin Yu Tong felt that Si Ye looked more adorable like this.
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