Life in Kyoto was grueling. Every day, before doing or saying anything, one had to think carefully about whether it was right or wrong. Officials in particular were terrified that a single wrong word would lead to their own death.

Recently, something happened that shocked them all—the Imperial Master came out of the Imperial Observatory!

He no longer just surveyed national affairs, but began to participate in the struggles between imperial power, the monarch and his ministers, and the major families!

Chen Fusi trusted the Imperial Preceptor very much, and whatever he said, Chen Fusi believed was right. Therefore, during this period, all officials and noble families acted and spoke with great caution, fearing that they would be implicated.

however……

They found that the national teacher's target did not seem to be them.

Qiuyue Pavilion Top Floor

Lian Luosang, Qi Zhen, Su Ruanluo, Qi Congyuan and others gathered here. Except for Su Ruanluo, everyone had a solemn expression on their face.

Lian Luosang: "Recently, our actions have been hindered at every turn. It seems like someone is always one step ahead of us."

Qi Zhen: "We are the same. With the sudden appearance of the Imperial Master, our actions have become even more difficult."

"Speaking of the Imperial Master, I suddenly remembered something." Lian Luosang pulled out a note from his pocket. "I received this a few days ago."

"I have it here too."

Qi Zhen also took out the note from his arms.

"Not only that, my eldest son, who's far away at the border, also received the same note," Lian Luosang continued. "And, he received it at the exact same time as I did!"

"Is it the You hour (17:00-19:00)?"

"Yes, yours too?"

"Yes!"

In an instant, everyone was silent.

Everyone knows that it takes at least three to five days to reach the border. Even if you rush for 800 miles, it will take about a day. So... how does the national teacher calculate the time so accurately?

Moreover, why did they start to attack them after delivering this information? What exactly did the Imperial Master mean?

them……

Do you want to believe what is written on the note?

[It's Rebel S70.] 037's voice echoed within his sea of ​​consciousness, [I sense the aura of rebels from Lian Luosang and Qi Zhen.]

Even Luosang and Qi Zhen were the only ones who had been to the palace and met the Imperial Master today, so...

"In other words, the current Imperial Master is under the control of S70?" Su Ruanluo certainly knew about the notes. "Was what happened recently also done by S70?"

[Yes.] 037 looked at the newly acquired information. [The Imperial Master wasn't completely under control before, so he passed on that information to you. But now, he can no longer resist S70 and has fallen into a deep sleep.]

"So, all we have to do is wake him up." Su Ruanluo narrowed her eyes slightly, as if calculating something. "S70 probably didn't expect that there would actually be someone who could resist his control."

[But, this is a bit difficult.] 037's tone was filled with worry. [S70 has always stayed by Chen Fusi's side. Chen Fusi is the emperor and has the protection of dragon energy. Even I can't do anything.]

"So...what if Chen Fusi is no longer the emperor?"

[The host wants to...]

"Win over the eldest prince, Chen Xin." Su Ruanluo looked at the people who were discussing heatedly. "He's in a difficult situation right now, right? The Queen is out of favor, the General's Mansion is being suppressed one after another, and the neighboring countries are ready to make moves. In order to stabilize the neighboring countries, Chen Fusi has only one way."

[The host means - a marriage alliance?] 037 was shocked. [But, isn't Chen Huan his most beloved daughter?]

"So what? Compared to the benefits, what's the point of being pampered? If S70 adds fuel to the fire at this time, what do you think Chen Fusi will do?"

【Chen Fusi will give up Chen Huan.】

"Yes." Su Ruanluo knew very well that interests were the most important thing at all times. "So, this is the best time to win over Chen Xin and lend a helping hand when he's desperate."

[But, will Chen Xin believe this? Will he really join forces with us?] 037 was still a little worried.

"He will." Su Ruanluo was full of confidence. "The Queen and Chen Huan are the most important people to Chen Xin. If anything happens to them, especially if they are hurt by the people he has always respected and loved, what do you think Chen Xin will do?"

Xiao Qi understood.

As expected, human hearts are the most unpredictable.

"Why don't you believe it?" Su Ruanluo couldn't help but speak after listening to everyone's discussion. "Father, I think that since the Imperial Preceptor was able to pass on the news to you at the same time, it means that he has already predicted what is happening now. Otherwise, why did the note to you have the words 'Beware of Imperial Preceptor'? Is it possible... that this Imperial Preceptor refers to the current Imperial Preceptor?"

"Xiaoqing means..."

"The Imperial Master always wears a mask." Su Ruanluo pointed this out.

"I understand!" Qi Congyuan said from the side, "Xiaoqing is saying that the Imperial Preceptor always wears a mask, and you, father, always recognize him by that mask. So, what if the face beneath the mask isn't the Imperial Preceptor, but someone else?"

"It's not like we haven't considered this issue," Lian Luosang said. "But this person's predictions are quite accurate, and his style of operation is no different from that of the previous Imperial Master. Furthermore, who in the Imperial Palace could have broken through the numerous encirclements and secretly replaced someone without anyone noticing?"

"Why not?" Su Ruanluo showed a ambiguous expression, "Father, have you forgotten my dream?"

"No one stipulated that the Imperial Master was the only person in the world who could survey and predict the future."

As Su Ruanluo finished speaking, the attic fell into silence again.

"Of course, this is only the worst-case scenario." Su Ruanluo continued, "Think about it on the bright side. What if the Imperial Master was just threatened?"

"This... shouldn't be possible." Qi Congyuan said silently, "I remember that the Imperial Master only had one relative, but that person is dead. The Imperial Master now has no one who can threaten him."

Lian Luosang: "So, there is only the worst possible outcome."

"I don't care if it's a good thing or not. I just want to know if our cooperation and plan will continue?" Qi Zhen asked. "You guys figure out these schemes. I'm just a warrior and I don't understand them at all."

"continue."

Even if it’s not for themselves, it’s also for their families. No matter what, they have to keep going!

"Okay, that's settled then." Qi Zhen stood up. "Let's go back. He must be getting suspicious after being out for so long."

"Wait a moment." Su Ruanluo stopped Qi Zhen and said, "Your Majesty, can I talk to the Crown Prince alone?"

"You guys..." Qi Zhen looked back and forth at the two of them, and then nodded, not knowing what was going on in his mind. "Okay, you guys chat."

"Father." Su Ruanluo looked at Lian Luosang again.

"Don't go back too late." Lian Luosang patted Su Ruanluo on the shoulder.

"it is good."

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