Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

Zhu Di's heart suddenly lifted and he clenched his fists unconsciously.

It was as if a huge storm was churning in his heart, and it was difficult to calm down for a moment. He looked at Monk Daoyan with shining eyes and said excitedly: "Good! A turning point has finally appeared! Master Daoyan's methods are really good!"

Monk Daoyan smiled faintly.

"Your Highness, you are too kind. There is no such thing as a method or no method. The most important thing in catching prey is waiting—waiting for the opportunity, waiting for a flaw. Before that, it is just to do our best and do everything we can at hand."

Zhu Di secretly took a deep breath, tried his best to suppress the excitement in his heart, and asked: "Could it be that Master Daoyan has already made up his mind?"

Monk Daoyan raised his palm and said, "Since the flaw has already appeared, what we need to do is to target this flaw, use it as a breakthrough point, and tear the situation apart."

Seeing the monk Daoyan in a black cassock looking confident, Zhu Di's heart began to beat faster.

He knew all about Monk Daoyan's cultivation, ability and skills. Since he looked like that, he would definitely not disappoint.

Zhu Di looked at Monk Daoyan and said word by word, "I'm all ears."

Monk Daoyan paused for a moment, seemingly lost in thought.

Then he said:

"When starting a game of chess, the most important thing is the layout."

"And the chess piece of the Huaixi noble has been extremely important to us from the very beginning, so... I have also laid out a supporting plan for this chess piece early on."

"They're a bunch of ruffians. They sharpen their swords when there's a fight, and indulge in debauchery when there's no fighting. They often hang out on the pleasure boats on the Qinhuai River, enjoying themselves. It's perfectly normal for them to occasionally pick up some 'bad company' while enjoying themselves. Among these so-called 'bad company' are three or two of my hidden acquaintances."

"This is just a leisurely move."

"The situation was unclear before, and I wasn't sure about the specific circumstances between the Huaixi nobles and the young emperor. I was even less clear about the delicate relationship between them. In order to avoid alerting the enemy and to avoid being too abrupt and attracting the attention of the Jinyiwei..."

"So I didn't rashly use this idle move."

"But now it's different. A flaw has appeared, and the opportunity has also appeared. Plus, we've already laid the groundwork and prepared for half a year, so taking a further step won't seem abrupt. This move can be made calmly."

Monk Daoyan finished speaking his plan in one breath, then picked up the teacup beside him and took a sip to moisten his mouth.

Zhu Di narrowed his eyes slightly.

A glint of realization flashed in his eyes, and he praised, "Master Daoyan is so cautious! This move was originally a casual move. As a "fox friend" of the Huaixi nobles, we've only known each other for half a year. A happy accident mixed with each other, and he was able to quietly infiltrate the inner circle!"

Monk Daoyan nodded.

He said: "This is exactly what I planned!"

"The man behind the young emperor is clearly determined to help him become a wise and benevolent ruler. His actions over the past six months reveal his attitude. The young emperor also has this intention. Although he has his own temper and willfulness, he chooses to cooperate with that man on such a major matter."

"Since they have such an attitude, the conflict between them and the Huaixi nobles is absolutely irreconcilable."

"Our people have only one goal."

"Deepen this contradiction! Make the waters of Yingtian Prefecture muddy."

After Monk Daoyan finished speaking, Zhu Di also sat in the main seat and fell silent, his eyes slightly fixed, as if he was thinking deeply about something.

It took a while before he frowned.

There was a hint of worry between his brows, and he hesitated, "But the Huaixi nobles are all a group of real warriors, and they always act rashly without thinking. Is there a risk of exposing us?"