Chapter 477: Taking A Step Back

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Su Bin remarked, The emperor is surrounded by a network of spies, including individuals from our Dragon Phoenix Hall, the Public House, and the General Manor. His secrets are scarce.

Its no longer a secret that the Emperor received an anonymous letter.

The Public House, the General Manor, and the Crown Prince are all actively searching for the anonymous letters author.

With so many parties on the hunt, its only a matter of time before they discover my ident.i.ty.

Qin Zhenzhen nodded in agreement. Your a.s.sessment is accurate. What should our next steps be?

Knowing that Su Bin had sensed the impending danger, she was confident that he had a well-thought-out plan.

Su Bin gazed at Qin Zhenzhen and asked for her cooperation. I need your support. Will you agree to help?

Qin Zhenzhen chuckled, Why ask such a question? We are now husband and wife. Your concerns are my concerns. Of course, I will cooperate with you.

It was only then that Su Bin whispered his request, I need you to pretend to be pregnant, and the pregnancy symptoms should be quite severe.

Qin Zhenzhen blushed and responded, Didnt you say we wouldnt need to pretend to be pregnant?

She wasnt ready to have a child so soon and had taken precautions during her time with Su Bin.

Su Bin smiled and explained, Times have changed.

He hadnt antic.i.p.ated that their situation in the Imperial Court would become so unfavorable. He had initially a.s.sumed that Lin Yue and the Third Prince were rational actors, and that the Third Prince would easily triumph over the Crown Prince. However, he had miscalculated the General Manors anxiety.

With the Third Prince lacking power, he couldnt command the full obedience of the General Manor.

With the General Manor causing potential trouble, it could expedite the Crown Princes ascension to the throne.

Su Bins initial strategy had been to eliminate the Crown Prince before his ascension. If the Crown Prince ascended prematurely, it would be a dire situation for him.

When the Crown Prince held that t.i.tle, he had once tried to take Su Bins wife. If he became the Emperor, who knew if he might take more drastic actions? Qin Zhenzhen pulled on Su Bins sleeve, asking, So, whats the plan?

Su Bin held her in his arms and proposed, We can circulate news that were originally from the southern regions and that were struggling with the capitals climate. Moreover, youre pregnant and experiencing severe morning sickness every day. We cant consume any food here, so we need to return to the south for recuperation.

In doing so, you can also take my sister back to the prefectural city sooner.

He was aware that the Crown Prince had shown interest in his wife. If it became public knowledge that she was pregnant and leaving the capital, it might curb his desires. Otherwise, Su Bin feared that the Crown Prince might concoct an excuse to halt her journey when he discovered her departure, citing a supposed illness within the Crown Princes residence.

Thats a good plan.

Qin Zhenzhen was keen to leave the capital.

What about you staying in the capital alone?

Su Bin shared his scheme with her.

I can use this opportunity to request a transfer from the Emperor to a smaller role in the southern region.

Before that, Ill compose another anonymous letter to the Emperor, urging him to bide his time and feign alignment with His Highness the Crown Prince and the Public House.

Qin Zhenzhen concurred with Su Bins strategy.

Qin Zhenzhen also perceived that, given the current circ.u.mstances, the emperor wouldnt easily overpower the Public House.

As the male lead in the original narrative, the Third Prince had to endure trials before attaining a dominant position.

If they aimed to a.s.sist the Third Prince, they had to proceed methodically and ama.s.s influence over time.

In light of this, they decided to take a step back and refrain from becoming embroiled in the conflict between the Emperor and the Public House..