Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1422

Chapter 1422: Chapter 1417: Mutual Benefit

However, Lu Fenglang raised his eyes and looked at Liu Rushi, who appeared calm and composed, and asked, "Minister, before departing, did the Emperor... give you any other instructions? If this alliance cannot be secured... how should we respond? If so, please inform the two of us in advance, so we can be prepared."

Lu Fenglang had always greatly admired Bai Qingyan, after all, Bai Qingyan was their Zhou founding Emperor, and in just two years since ascending the throne, he had accomplished many things others deemed impossible. She knew Bai Qingyan was someone who looked three steps ahead and always made two preparations, so she was certain Bai Qingyan had other instructions, and could not merely hope to subdue the Dongyi Kingdom with "coercion and incentives."

Liu Rushi lowered his eyes, only staring at the glass lamp in front of him...

Before leaving, Bai Qingyan did indeed instruct that if the Tianfeng Kingdom and the Yan Kingdom took too bold actions, the treasures they brought as a show of sincerity should be used to support the ascension of the Crown Prince of the Dongyi Kingdom.

Now, observing the Yan Kingdom and the Tianfeng Kingdom’s active support for the Second Prince, Liu Rushi realized he couldn’t keep this from these two children; they needed to work together to achieve this.

"Currently, the Dongyi Kingdom is likely very fearful, knowing that our Zhou’s Bai family army has already reached the coast. They merely believe that King Hancheng of Daliang, who surrendered to our Third Prince leading the navy, may not be of a single heart with our Zhou, thus daring to make attempts." Liu Rushi knelt behind the desk, with his hands tucked in his sleeves, and slowly spoke to Lu Fenglang and Fan Yugan, "Therefore, the treasures we brought this time will be used to support the ascension of the Crown Prince who holds reverence for our Zhou!"

Lu Fenglang and Fan Yugan exchanged a glance, suddenly straightening their backs as if bracing themselves: "This is about intervening in another nation’s succession matters."

"It’s likely not just about succession anymore!" Liu Rushi raised his eyes, seriously looking at his two students, "If I’m not mistaken, the old Emperor won’t last much longer! At today’s royal court summon, the old Emperor nearly couldn’t hold out at the end. The eunuch beside the old Emperor, under the pretense of serving tea, secretly supported him, allowing the old Emperor to barely sit on the Dragon Throne. After court ended, two people had to support him to leave. Though it appeared he walked on his own, his feet beneath the robe were almost dragging on the ground."

Liu Rushi knew the task of coming to the Dongyi Kingdom this time was significant, and he remained vigilant about everything.

"Now that we plan to elevate the Crown Prince, the primary task is to first reach an agreement with him... We can’t blindly advance his succession! We must reach a value-exchange agreement with the Crown Prince, allowing mutual benefits!" Lu Fenglang, indeed the granddaughter of Commandant Lu, quickly grasped the key points and thought clearly, "Minister, do you know about the factional struggles in the Dongyi Kingdom? Which ministers support the Crown Prince? Who are the key ministers around the Emperor? Are they loyal ministers or partial to certain princes? And who controls the imperial guard in the Dongyi Capital? We need to know some details to prevent unforeseen incidents!"

If the old Emperor, as Liu Rushi suggested, barely has time left, then... the Dongyi Kingdom could see a palace coup, and preparations must be made in advance!

It seems... the Second Prince, who desires the Dongyi Kingdom’s throne, has already made moves, making it difficult for us, the outsiders from Zhou, to act swiftly!

"That’s alright, no need to be overly anxious; we have people in the Dongyi Kingdom’s court, though they are deeply hidden, we can rely on them to act, and contact the Crown Prince of Dongyi!" Liu Rushi remained calm, "We are currently watched, making our movements inconvenient, and my idea... is to contact the Crown Prince in secret, while on the surface..." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

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