Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1201: Chapter 1111: Lady Chancellor 49

”Second Prince, instead of seeking help from someone whose loyalty is uncertain, it’s better to heed my advice.

Although it seems like you’re surrounded by enemies from all sides, you’re not at a dead end yet. If you listen to me, I guarantee that you can escape this predicament.”

The Second Prince crossed his arms, a gesture of resistance and defense, and his gaze at Yin Shuangshuang showed obvious caution.

”What you’re saying sounds good, but how do I know your method will really help me escape this predicament?

And even if you do have a solution, you suddenly appearing makes me wonder how to trust you’re not sent by my two brothers to scheme against me?

You’re well-informed and bold, remaining calm in the face of challenges—such a remarkable woman. I’ve never heard of someone like you before, how do I trust you?”

Yin Shuangshuang was somewhat helpless against the Second Prince’s distrust: ”You don’t need to be so guarded; I’m on your side and can only stand by your side.

There’s something that might be secret to ordinary people, but it shouldn’t be completely unknown to you.

When Prime Minister Wang married off his daughter, there was a scandal involving impostors. My mother was the replaced illegitimate daughter, so my background ensures that I can only stand with you.”

The Second Prince indeed knew about this matter, and for a simple reason: Wang Zhongxuan has always been his man, and such family scandals can’t be hidden.

Wang Zhongxuan’s efforts to suppress the news were merely to prevent it from spreading, and as Wang Zhongxuan’s supported master, the Second Prince naturally knew about it too.

The Second Prince had even sent people to find the illegitimate daughter being sold off by Wang Zhongxuan’s audacious concubine, but she was never found.

If Yin Shuangshuang really is Wang Zhongxuan’s granddaughter, then she could only be on his side, as his fate is intricately linked with Wang Zhongxuan’s.

As for whether Yin Shuangshuang’s story is false or not, just like the Second Prince’s desperate attempt to incite rebellion with the Commander of the Imperial Guard, he’s left with no choice but to believe her.

The Second Prince lowered his arms from his chest, his stance slightly relaxed.

”Speak then, what is your strategy to help me escape this predicament?”

”Second Prince, first, we must ensure the Eldest Prince learns of the Emperor’s illness.”

The Second Prince furrowed his brows. The reason he learned of the Emperor’s illness was due to a eunuch close to his mother.

This little eunuch, despite his low position, is trusted by the Emperor, able to attend to him closely during his illness. This allowed the Second Prince to learn of the Emperor’s condition earlier than others.

Upon receiving the news, he realized it was an opportunity. If he could leverage this to have the Emperor decree him as Regent Crown Prince, he’d hold the power without the title.

However, unfortunately, his strongest supporter on the court, Wang Zhongxuan, has fallen, while the Eldest Prince has quasi-Chancellor Xie Wenhao’s support, and the Third Prince has the noble families’ backing.

Thus, spreading the news would only benefit the Eldest and Third Princes, offering no advantage to himself.

The Second Prince’s expression turned gloomy: ”What kind of rotten idea is this? Letting the Eldest Prince know the news is to help him become the Regent Crown Prince sooner?”

Yin Shuangshuang wagged her finger: ”Second Prince, be patient. Having the Eldest Prince know is merely to bait him...”

Yin Shuangshuang lingered at the Second Prince Mansion for about two hours before discreetly leaving, and thereafter, to prevent others from associating her with the Second Prince Mansion, she never visited again.

Recently, the Eldest and Third Princes found the Second Prince, whom they had cornered like a mad dog, suddenly behaved and quieted down.

Even in court, he wouldn’t contest them, and when encountered, he wouldn’t retort or confront, leaving them puzzled.

The Eldest and Third Princes couldn’t believe the Second Prince would behave, thinking he might secretly be plotting something.

Particularly the Eldest Prince, who remained highly vigilant against the Second Prince, aware that even struggling might cause harm, refusing to underestimate him.

To ensure safety, the Eldest and Third Princes independently deployed people to closely monitor the Second Prince Mansion.

Yet, after that day, Yin Shuangshuang never visited the Second Prince Mansion again, leaving the Eldest and Third Princes without results, concluding that the Second Prince indeed stayed behind closed doors.

During their fierce court battles with the Second Prince, they could continuously strike against him, leading him astray.

But with the Second Prince behind closed doors, instructing his people to behave and avoid trouble, he resembled a turtle retreating into its shell, leaving them momentarily at a loss.

This uncooperative stance unsettled the Eldest and Third Princes, especially agitating the Eldest Prince.

Previously, although the Eldest, Second, and Third Princes stood as three rivals, the Second Prince had the greatest power due to the presence of Prime Minister Wang Zhongxuan.

Even with Wang Zhongxuan fallen, the Second Prince’s ability to contend with them illustrated the vastness of his influence, leaving them wondering what other aces he held.

As the one who thoroughly opposed and severely crippled the Second Prince’s forces, the Eldest Prince couldn’t rest until the Second Prince would never rise again.

The lack of information only fueled his anxiety, and amidst this tension, Xie Wenhao arrived at the Eldest Prince Mansion bearing a series of auspicious news.

”You’re saying Father is grievously ill, and my second brother intends to rebel? Are you sure about the accuracy of this news? Is it really true? Won’t it turn out wrong?”

”I’ve secretly infiltrated the Second Prince Mansion at great cost, losing several men to obtain this information. It’s true, unquestionably!”

”It’s true indeed? No wonder Father suddenly desires to indulge in beauty, insisting on staying at the Palace, I see.”

The Eldest Prince’s face showed a blend of excitement and shock, his heart racing with the hope of reaching closer to the throne, seen in the news brought by Xie Wenhao.

If the Emperor’s illness is disclosed, the court must choose a Prince to oversee state affairs. Though the Third Prince has numerous followers, his power is limited.

The nobles mostly hold high statuses but lack real power, and the Second Prince’s court influence is half-crippled—apart from himself, who else is qualified to be the regent overseeing matters?