350. To Make the Announcement Fair and Square (I)

Translator: Storm in a Teacup

The woman leaned forward with a smile, but didn’t completely nestle against the crown prince’s chest.

“What makes you so angry?”

The woman in front of him was not only a beauty, but also a clever a.s.sistant and a good partner.

Therefore, the crown prince didn’t hide anything and said immediately, “You know as for the sacrifice ceremony in Western Mountain, the leader of the royal family is a very important position, and it also symbolizes the throne. Now, the leader will be that guy.”

“The fourth prince?” Zhu Qingzi raised her eyebrows. “In fact, it’s understandable. Last time, you irritated the emperor and he has already stated that he wouldn’t allow you to lead the team. We don’t know whether he likes the fifth prince or not. After all, he hasn’t been back for a long time. The fourth prince has made some achievements recently and didn’t do anything wrong. Therefore, it is normal for the emperor to ask him to be the leader.”

After hearing that, the crown prince didn’t become more upset, but he still said in anger, “That old fox really should abdicate!”

Zhu Qingzi chuckled. “Your Highness, I know you’re anxious, but haste makes waste. We must do something now, otherwise…”

“Dear, tell me what we should do,” the crown prince said immediately.

Zhu Qingzi smiled faintly. “In my opinion…”

When she was making suggestions to the crown prince, Zhou Suye also received the message on the other side.

He knew that he shouldn’t expect to be chosen as the leader.

But when Emperor Zhou really chose Fang Shuoyang, he was still a bit disappointed.

He got the feeling that his father really wanted them to compete…

Thinking of the n.o.blest position in the nation, Zhou Suye couldn’t help clenching his fists.

Now that he was already a prince, he was also qualified to fight for it.

Moreover, both the second prince and the third prince had been dead, so he stood a good chance, didn’t he?

As long as the crown prince and Fang Shuoyang were…

Thinking of that, Zhou Suye’s eyes flashed with coldness.

Those who were determined to achieve something big shouldn’t be so merciful.

The success of a general would cost many lives. So he knew that if he wanted to reach the highest position, he must do something, and he had to be cruel…

He didn’t believe that the death of the second and third princes had nothing to do with those two men.

At present, he was also a prince, so he would be dealt with sooner or later!

It that case, he’d better to strike first!

After some consideration, Zhou Suye made a decision.

Then, he summoned his trusted followers and asked them to do something…

In the middle of the night, Fang Shuoyang returned from the palace.

A servant from the palace sent him back by carriage. The carriage left after they arrived at the mansion and the driver was very respectful to him. After Fang refreshed himself and returned to the bedroom, Xu You was already asleep.

Xu drank a little liquor at the banquet earlier. At this moment, he was sleeping, and even snoring.

Fang found Xu was so cute like this, so he couldn’t help pinching his nose.

Xu didn’t wake up. He just turned over and continued to sleep.

Fang smiled gently. Then, he leaned over and kissed Xu’s nose.

Xu didn’t know that someone had taken advantage of him and was still sleeping soundly.

Later, Fang also went to bed.

Lying beside Xu, he was very calm.

Earlier at the palace, Fang found his father looked very kind, as if the throne was about to be pa.s.sed to him.

If he was a brainless person, he would definitely be moved and swear loyalty to the emperor.

But it was a pity that he was not a fool and he had many consultants around him.

Therefore, Emperor Zhou, who behaved as a benevolent father, didn’t move him at all.

On the contrary, it made him feel more disappointed. There was really no real love in the royal family.

All the princes were his sons, but Emperor Zhou was so partial to a certain son.

Fang didn’t want to think about that hypocritical person anymore. He held Xu in his arms… and fell asleep.

Early the next morning, Long got up and yawned. Liu was in the same room, but he slept on the ground.

Later, he also woke up.

Liu yawned. Then, he got up directly from the ground and began to gather up the bedding.

Long yawned again, watching Liu work.

After a while, Liu was finished.

Long also tidied up the room and then went outside.

There would still be a banquet this night, but compared to the previous night, there wouldn’t be so many people.

Only the ministers and princes would go to attend it.

Moreover, only the ministers of the fourth and higher ranks were qualified and guards were not allowed.

It would be a gathering within the imperial court. At the banquet, Emperor Zhou was expected to announce that the sacrifice ceremony in Western Mountain would be led by Fang Shuoyang.

Long didn’t need to go there, so he felt relaxed.

Before nightfall, Fang went to the palace by his own carriage.

Long and the others stayed at home. Later, Xu asked Long to have dinner with him.

Long thought for a while and didn’t refuse.

The two of them began to drink liquor in the inner room. It seemed that they would drink to their hearts’ content this night.

Logically, Liu should always stay with Long, but he didn’t think he needed to follow Long closely.

Therefore, Liu just went to take a look and left.

The two brothers drank for a long time and both of them got tipsy.

Until…

“a.s.sa.s.sins!”

Hearing the noises outside, Long immediately became alert.

“Xu You, there are a.s.sa.s.sins outside!”

“Huh? a.s.sa.s.sins? Where are they?” Xu was obviously more drunk than Long and he couldn’t even speak clearly.

At this time, Liu came in from outside. “There are a lot of a.s.sa.s.sins. Come with me.”

Long dragged Xu and followed Liu.

Instead of running outside, Liu led them to the inner hall.

Soon, Liu took them in front of a room and pushed them in together.

Long staggered when he was pushed and Xu was more unlucky because he fell directly to the ground.

Long hurriedly helped him up. “Be careful. Are you okay?”

Xu still felt a little giddy. “Elder Brother?”

Long pulled Xu towards him. “Yeah, it’s me. There are a.s.sa.s.sins out there. Be careful.”