novelraw Chapter 913 - 355: Screw Your Tragic Beauty (Part 25)
Chapter 913 - 355: Screw Your Tragic Beauty (Part 25)
"What? Mother, did you go to the Saint to report this?"
Tian Jue returned from outside. He had just made a new friend and reconnected with an old acquaintance from childhood, and he was quite happy.
But upon returning to the Prince Mansion, before he could share his joy with his mother, he heard such a startling piece of news.
"Yes, Prince Wei is plotting something sinister. He’s secretly making destructive weapons on his estate and amassing wealth, bribing ministers and nobles. As the most trusted and valued sister of the Saint, since I know about it, of course, I must report to the Saint!"
She is nothing but a rash village woman with no political sense and doesn’t understand what it means to "maintain close relationships."
She only recognizes one thing: my greatest and only backing is the Emperor. Anyone else, even a Prince, if they harm the Emperor, I will speak out against them!
Tian Tian stiffened her neck, her face full of self-righteousness, looking very much like a "one-track-minded," "straightforward" vulgar Martial Artist.
Though her appearance was somewhat comical, it stood out in her absolute loyalty.
Tian Jue was stunned for a moment and silently gave a thumbs-up to his mother in his heart: "Amazing, my mother, in the Prince Mansion and in front of her son, can still maintain such exquisite acting!"
"But, His Highness Prince Wei, after all, is the Saint’s own son. Ever since he was a teenager, he has followed the Saint through battles, embodying pure filial piety and loyalty!"
Thinking this, Tian Jue voiced a different narrative.
He appeared hesitant, cautiously advising his mother, "Mother, he shouldn’t be rebellious. Maybe it’s just a misunderstanding—"
"Even if it’s a misunderstanding, since I’ve discovered it, I must report it to the Saint. At most, at most, it’ll be like today, and I’ll get scolded by the Saint!"
Tian Tian said this with gradually diminishing momentum.
By the end, she felt a bit embarrassed.
Tian Jue’s eyes flashed, "Mother, the Saint scolded you?"
"Mm!" Tian Tian drooped her head and said sulkily, "The Saint scolded me for talking nonsense and told me to get back to the Prince Mansion!"
Got scolded?
And with such foul language?
In his heart, Tian Jue felt more at ease, looking at his mother with eyes full of admiration.
No wonder she’s my mother, truly impressive.
She gauged the situation perfectly and comprehended people’s hearts to the utmost!
The Saint was originally a military general; the closer someone is to him, the more likely he’ll scold them rudely.
If the Saint suddenly assumed the manner of a sovereign and couldn’t even be bothered to scold, it would indicate that this person has become dangerous and is being treated as an ordinary Minister by the Saint.
"... I was just saying, don’t jump to conclusions. The matters concerning Prince Wei will naturally be inferred by the Saint!" Tian Jue secretly praised his mother, but outwardly, he still pretended to advise her helplessly.
As a result, upon hearing his words, the previously dispirited Tian Tian became instantly spirited, "The Saint will naturally have the final judgment! But what I should say, I still have to say, even if it angers the Saint!"
"The Saint has treated me with a kindness as heavy as a mountain. I, a mere village woman, becoming a Prince, is all thanks to the Saint’s grace."
"With the Saint treating me this way, I must, in turn, show wholehearted loyalty. Not just me, but you too, in the future, must be unwaveringly loyal to the Saint, with no ulterior motives!"
"Yes! I will adhere to your command!" Though he knew his mother was acting, Tian Jue still sincerely echoed her words.
The conversation between mother and son reached Emperor Tiantai in the palace within two Shichen.
"No wonder she’s my little sister, indeed loyal to me!" Emperor Tiantai was very satisfied.
Still relying on a "rash woman" like Prince Pingliang, unlike some people, Emperor Tiantai just stabilized his control of Jiangshan and, in his prime years, they’ve already begun choosing sides among the Princes.
Among the Princes, including Prince Wei, Prince Han, and Prince Yan, Prince Wei, as the eldest son, was the most ostentatious.
In the past, he only tried to win over court officials; now, he even dares to secretly make explosives!
Thinking of Prince Pingliang’s report during daylight and the investigation results from the trusted aide sent to the estate by Emperor Tiantai, his face darkened with anger!
Well, as the son grows, his ambition grows too, looking at me, this Father Emperor, perhaps feeling I’m an obstacle too!
Emperor Tiantai clenched his fist tightly, his eyes covered with a layer of ice.
"... Prince Wei is finished!"
Tian Jue took the opportunity of going out of the city with his mother to hunt before speaking to her privately when no one was around.
"Mm, just remember one thing: stay away from those Princes! As long as I’m here, the Prince Pingliang’s Mansion will not fall."
Tian Tian responded casually, then changed the subject, "I heard you’re on good terms with Erlang from Duke An’s family? And that girl from the Han Family—"