"Give me three days. After three days, I will personally explain everything to Father Emperor."
"But, Imperial Brother is impatient. He will definitely come to you for a blood test tomorrow morning."
Chu Wang looked at Chu Qianli. Seeing her calm expression, he knew,
This mischievous girl naturally had a way to make the blood test fake.
"Don't lie to Imperial Brother..."
He didn't want to see Imperial Brother's disappointed, or even desperate, expression.
Heaven knew how excited Imperial Brother was when he learned that Little Li'er might be his daughter.
"Don't lie to him, Little Li'er. At most... at most, I'll think of another way to make him temporarily dismiss this idea."
... But what Chu Wang didn't expect was that the next day, before he could go to Chu Jiangnan, Chu Qianli went first.
The blood test.
It was Liujin who personally conducted it for them.
The two drops of blood surprisingly did not blend.
Chu Jiangnan remained silent for a long time, his face expressionless. No one knew what he was thinking.
When Chu Wang arrived, this was the scene he saw.
Liujin looked at the bowl with a puzzled expression.
Chu Qianli stood to the side, her expression remarkably calm.
As for Chu Jiangnan, he sat on the chair, his face devoid of emotion.
"Little Li'er, Imperial Brother, what... what does this mean?" Chu Wang's gaze finally fell on Chu Qianli.
This dead girl, hadn't she agreed to postpone this matter for three days?
Why did she run ahead and shatter Imperial Brother's hope?
Chu Qianli smiled and said, "Last night, Prince Jing spoke of the Emperor's intentions. I know the Emperor has doubts in his heart, so I can only personally come to resolve them for His Majesty."
His Majesty! Prince Jing!
She actually used such titles to refer to them!
Did she want to sever all ties with them?
Ignoring Chu Wang's darkened face, Chu Qianli continued to smile, "Although I also wish I were truly His Majesty's... but facts speak louder than words. I cannot take advantage of His Majesty."
"Little Li'er..."
"Prince Jing, Prince Yu is still in prison, but I believe the officials will soon put pressure on the Emperor."
Chu Qianli interrupted Chu Wang, her expression becoming serious and solemn, "This is the most pressing matter. Your Majesty, Prince Jing, perhaps we should resolve this matter first."
Chu Wang wanted to say more, but Chu Jiangnan waved his hand, interrupting him.
He looked at Chu Qianli, "Then, in your opinion, what should I do now to prevent all this?"
"I fear no matter what Your Majesty does, you cannot prevent Prince Yu from leaving prison. If Your Majesty insists, you will inevitably lose a large portion of public support."
He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world. A ruler must never lose the hearts of the people.
If not released, what else can be done?
"Then what is your suggestion for what I should do next?" Chu Jiangnan asked again.
At this moment, Chu Wang could not understand what his Imperial Brother was thinking. He did not seem very desperate.
Shouldn't he be in great pain?
Why was he so calm?
Chu Qianli, however, did not seem to think much of it. After a moment of serious thought, she said, "Your Majesty, a battle between you and Prince Yu is inevitable."
"But if Prince Yu can be made to appear illegitimate, then Your Majesty will be the one who rightfully quells the rebellion. Now, we have two paths that need to be taken simultaneously..."
The matters they needed to discuss were not for Liujin to hear.
Therefore, Liujin, carrying the bowl, left.
He never expected that as soon as he returned to the Prince's residence, he would see the Prince standing by the corridor, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood...
(End of Chapter)