The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 115 - 75: The Ruse of Self-Injury_4

Xiao Jinxing nodded, "The Empress Dowager’s thoughts are meticulous, considering every aspect."

"But a plague is a national disaster, and a benevolent emperor will surely send those closest to him to win the hearts of the people. Naturally, it would be best if the Crown Prince went. However, Xiao Jinyan lacks the courage to go, and the Empress would certainly not let her only son go, nor would your father the emperor force him. Comparatively, Xiao Jinsen is more suitable than Xiao Jinyan, and if your father the emperor insists on sending Xiao Jinyan, it would be obviously biased, perhaps even making the Empress suspect your father the emperor of luring the Crown Prince out of the palace to kill him." Wen Jingtang sneered, looking at Xiao Jinxing and said, "Given this, whom do you think your father will finally choose to go?!"

"It is I, your grandson." Xiao Jinxing stated each word clearly.

"To your father the emperor, you are dispensable. If something happens to you in Yuzhou City, he would think the loss is minimal." Wen Jingtang spoke bluntly.

Xiao Jinxing respectfully answered, "Yes."

Without, any signs of abnormal emotion.

"And your father the emperor sending you, just falls into our trap," Wen Jingtang said, "I will secretly have Wu Liangyuan send people to protect you, and help you depose the current Military Governor of Yuzhou, then appoint our own people to take over, thus controlling the Yuzhou region. Once successful, not only will it destroy Xiao Jinsen’s scheme, but it will also pave the way for us, killing two birds with one stone."

"The Empress Dowager’s foresight is admirable, I will follow the Empress Dowager’s arrangement," Xiao Jinxing received the orders.

"As for the doubt you had just now, why assassinate Ye Qichi? Let me clarify once more for you." Wen Jingtang’s tone was very cold, "By killing Ye Qichi, the assassination attempt will definitely not be suspected to be on you, after all, you are also a victim. The assassination will only cause suspicion between Yu Qingyuan and Zhao Mengyu. And by avoiding the suspicion on you, when your father the emperor contemplates the choice for the trip to Yuzhou City, he will choose you without any hesitation. To them, you pose the least threat and there will be no reservations."

"Yes," Xiao Jinxing had no doubts.

"This trip to Yuzhou City will definitely be dangerous." Wen Jingtang did also make that clear, "You’d best prepare in advance. I do not wish to receive news of your death when the time comes, you must understand, without fulfilling the vengeance, you do not have the right to die easily."

"Grandson bears it in mind," Xiao Jinxing pledged.

"Recently Ye Qichi has consecutively earned merits in front of the emperor, and received praise from the emperor in front of all civil and military officials at the previous court session. The Minister of Rites is currently quite sought-after, be cautious that he does not get bought over by Xiao Jinsen," Wen Jingtang suddenly reminded.

"Understood," Xiao Jinxing responded respectfully.

"Ye Qichi narrowly escaped death, and even deceived a Death Exemption Token from the Empress..." Wen Jingtang pondered for a moment, then said, "Just let him be, for now."

This time, it seemed she really let go of Ye Qichi.

After all, Ye Qichi’s several incidents had not only failed to affect them, but had actually brought them benefits.

Such a person could be spared for the time being without worry.

"Yes," Xiao Jinxing answered respectfully.

Still, revealing no emotions.

"It’s getting late, you may leave."

"Grandson bids farewell."

Xiao Jinxing was pushed away by Xiao Wu, leaving Renshou Palace.

At this moment, the night was deep.

Inside the palace, besides the Imperial Guard’s intensified patrols, there were almost no others.

Xiao Wu, pushing Xiao Jinxing, dared not speak.

Every time, after the Prince met with the Empress Dowager, he would remain silent for a long time.

As if a thousand catties of heavy stone were weighing him down.

In truth, Xiao Wu didn’t understand, why the Empress Dowager was so harsh on the Prince.

Even if it was for revenge.

That too was the Prince’s own vendetta.

Why was the Empress Dowager more zealous than the Prince!

Of course, a lot of things he didn’t dare to say out loud, and he always felt that the Prince could understand the matters that even he could see clearly, and the Prince, understanding them still chose to comply, there must be reasons of his own.

"Stop for a moment," Xiao Jinxing suddenly called out to Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu stopped and respectfully asked, "Does the Prince have any commands?"

"Go take a look at the desolate palace."

"Prince..." Xiao Wu appeared a bit horrified.

Xiao Jinxing was firm.

Xiao Wu had no choice but to push Xiao Jinxing towards the deserted courtyard.

The more they went, the more remote it became.

The Imperial Palace, which was originally filled with candles and lights, was here a place of darkness and desolation, with weeds growing everywhere, and even the wind blowing seemed eerie and cold.

Xiao Wu couldn’t help but shiver.

Early autumn, the night began to cool.

"Prince, the weather is turning cold, maybe we could come back tomorrow," Xiao Wu urged.

Xiao Jinxing did not respond.

His eyes just kept staring at the gate of the desolate palace.

Before his mother the Princess was assassinated, she had lived here for a few days, and he had been brought here as well. At that time, he nearly got recognized as not the progeny of Xiao Zhanping.

Ultimately, he had too much resemblance to Xiao Zhanping in his features, which made Xiao Zhanping ultimately refrain from laying a lethal hand on him.

And his mother the Princess, died here just like that.

The scene of her death is still vivid in his mind.

The cold white silk, with the hanging face, as pale as the silk.

Those eyes were staring straight ahead, dying with eyes unshut.

"Prince," Xiao Wu could naturally sense Xiao Jinxing’s emotional fluctuations.

He couldn’t help but call out.

Xiao Jinxing did not respond.

Xiao Wu, gathering courage, said, "The Princess is still waiting for you."

Xiao Jinxing’s eyes slightly moved.

That moment seemed to bring back his awareness.

He lightly pursed his lips, his voice cold and emotionless, "Let’s go back."

"Yes," Xiao Wu sighed with relief.

He quickly pushed the Prince to leave.

What he feared the most was the Prince sinking into his own world.

He always felt that the Prince’s world was one of slaughter, devoid of any, emotion.