Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

When the news of Chu Mohan being conferred the title of Prince Rui spread like wildfire throughout the capital, it instantly sparked widespread speculation in every corner of the city.

Upon learning this news, the high-ranking officials and powerful families were filled with various emotions, including jealousy, regret, and scheming. The ordinary people, however, were genuinely happy.

The people whispered among themselves, saying, "General Chu Mohan is truly a hero! For so many years he has been guarding our border, preventing the Canglang Kingdom from daring to cross the line."

"That's right. General Chu was awe-inspiring on the battlefield, brave and resourceful, and he defeated the Canglang Kingdom, causing them to flee in disarray."

"He is our guardian angel. With him around, we can live a peaceful life. Now that he has been granted the title of Prince Rui, it is well-deserved."

It's important to know that Chu Mohan has always been silently guarding the distant border for them. Throughout those long years, he led his soldiers in bloody battles, repelling the invasions of the Canglang Kingdom time and time again.

It was precisely because of his and his soldiers' bravery and fearlessness that the people of Canglang Kingdom had not dared to invade for so many years.

In the hearts of the people, Chu Mohan was their guardian angel, the guarantee of their peaceful and prosperous lives. Now, the emperor had bestowed upon him the title of Prince Rui, which, in the eyes of the people, was the most fitting thing to do.

It is indeed time to bestow a title upon this hero who has made outstanding military achievements and defended the country; he deserves it.

Upon learning this news, the powerful and influential families were filled with remorse and regret. They lamented why they hadn't married their daughters to Prince Rui, Chu Mohan, sooner.

Now, the timing is already a bit late, after all, the emperor has already issued the decree of marriage. But even if she can't become the principal wife, becoming Prince Rui's concubine would still be a pretty good choice. So, for a time, those with ulterior motives and ill intentions began to stir, secretly plotting and trying to find an opportunity to send their daughters into Prince Rui's residence.

Upon hearing the news, the head maidservant by the Empress's side rushed to the Empress's palace and informed her of the matter in detail. After listening, the Empress's delicate face slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a faint smile, and her eyes revealed a hint of disdain: "It's just the title of Prince Rui, what's there to fear? But the Consort is probably going to be very worried."

The head maid, Shang, looked at the Empress, bowed slightly, and advised, "Your Majesty, this should have been a decision you made. Now that the Emperor has made a decision without consulting you, perhaps he is dissatisfied with you. Your Majesty, you might as well add something to it. If the Emperor sees it, he will change his opinion of you."

The Empress always listened to this Granny Shang, after all, Granny Shang had been by her side since childhood and had gone through countless ups and downs with her. The Empress frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Then go and prepare, don't be stingy."

After all, Prince Rui, Chu Mohan, often sent her gifts during festivals and holidays, which was much better than the Third Prince, Yao Wang. Whenever the Empress thought of the Consort, a surge of anger would rise in her heart. That Consort was most adept at feigning innocence, and with her delicate and affected manner, she won the Emperor's favor.

Moreover, the Imperial Concubine often sabotaged her behind her back, making it impossible for her to guard against her, and she had suffered many losses in private. Now this was a perfect opportunity to make the Imperial Concubine unhappy, so how could she miss it?

Thinking this, the Empress said to those around her, "Find out my exquisite set of gold hairpins. This time, send them to Prince Rui's residence along with the Emperor's things to represent my affection for his princess."

Upon hearing this, the palace maid couldn't help but say, "Does Your Highness really need to send such an expensive headdress? It's made of pure gold, with rubies inlaid on the hairpin, which is extremely luxurious."

The Empress said, "That's right, that's the way it is. Compared to the other princes, she prefers this Prince Rui who is stationed at the border."

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At this moment, in the incomparably luxurious Linghua Palace of the Imperial Concubine, the Third Prince asked with a puzzled look, "Mother, has something happened in the palace?"

Consort Yao shook her head slightly and replied, "There's nothing unusual at the moment. Is there something I'm unaware of?"

So he thought to himself, "Although Chu Mohan has been granted the title of Prince Rui, he does not pose a threat to you for the time being. Yao'er, you must not show any dissatisfaction, otherwise you will fall into someone else's trap."

The Third Prince, Chu Moyao, who had already been granted the title of Prince Yao, respectfully replied, "Mother, I will certainly be careful with my words and actions."

Upon returning to his residence, the Third Prince immediately summoned all the advisors in the household. They gathered together and engaged in a heated discussion about the Emperor's bestowal of the title of Prince Rui upon Chu Mohan, each expressing their own opinions and analyzing the deeper meaning behind it.

After in-depth discussion and exchange, everyone reached a common conclusion: for now, this matter is not something to fear. After all, Chu Mohan is still steadfastly guarding that distant border. The emperor's move is likely just a reward for his long-standing and excellent defense of the border.

This might also be a facade the emperor was putting on for the outside world; after all, Chu Mohan was his son, and appearances had to be maintained. However, even so, they absolutely could not let their guard down. Chu Mohan held military power, something they lacked. Military power was always incredibly attractive, and they had to be wary of it.

After a moment of silence, an advisor frowned slightly and said, "Your Highness, although we are not to be feared at present, we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom. Chu Mohan has been at the border for many years and has accumulated a lot of prestige. If he develops other intentions in the future based on this prestige and the military power he holds, it may be detrimental to Your Highness."

The Third Prince's expression was solemn. He nodded slightly and said, "Mr. Li is absolutely right. In your opinion, what should I do?"

Mr. Li stroked his beard and said slowly, "Your Highness can cultivate connections in the court to consolidate your power. At the same time, keep a close eye on Chu Mohan's movements, and take immediate action if you discover anything unusual. Furthermore, Your Highness can demonstrate your talent and loyalty to His Majesty to gain His Majesty's trust."

Another strategist said, "It would be best if we had people in Mofang City. After all, knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to having a good strategy."

After listening, the Third Prince seemed to be deep in thought, and said in a deep voice, "I will follow your advice. This matter needs to be planned carefully, and we must not reveal any flaws."

Subsequently, the group held further discussions on the specific implementation details.

After seeing these people off, the Third Prince fell into deep thought, plotting how to place his own people. In fact, he had had this idea long ago, but Mofang City was defended by Chu Mohan like an impregnable fortress, making it truly difficult to defend.