The Mute Wife Who Brings Prosperity-Chapter 763 - 725: The True Intention (2nd Update)

"You cannot see him now," Dong Han disapproved, "You know who the Crown Prince is, he is no stranger to you. If he knows you’ve come on your own, he’ll immediately have you thrown out."

Yang Xueru thought about it and agreed. Even though she knew she should consider the bigger picture, she couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.

She originally wanted to ask Dong Han if she could just take a distant look at the Crown Prince without meeting him, but then Dong Han said, "Today’s matter is no joke, arranged by Chief Minister Yang, and it involves more than ordinary assassins. Once fighting breaks out, the danger can only be imagined. I’m giving you another chance, do you want to return to the Yang Mansion, or do you intend to stay and be a hostage for the Crown Prince?"

Yang Xueru was silent for a while, then spoke, "I am willing to stay as a hostage, but I have a question. You must answer truthfully."

Dong Han: "What is your question?"

"After the Crown Prince was confined to the Imperial Clan Court, did you do a lot for him?"

"Didn’t Miss Yang also willingly come to the Imperial Clan Court to be a hostage for the Crown Prince?"

"We’re not the same."

Dong Han said, "As women destined for the future of the Crown Prince, seeing him in trouble, we both wish to help him with what little we can. At least our starting point is the same."

As they spoke, Dong Han led Yang Xueru to a secluded side courtyard, "This is your hiding place for today. The assassination should take place after dark. Judge for yourself when to come out by the sounds of the fighting outside. Remember, during this time, you cannot leave the courtyard at will. The Imperial Clan Court is full of spies and informants, and any slight carelessness could expose you. If you ruin the plan by being disobedient and get exposed early, you will bear the consequences yourself."

Yang Xueru nodded, "I understand."

...

After settling Yang Xueru, Dong Han avoided the spies and went to the back hall to see Zhao Xi.

When she arrived, Zhao Xi was at the writing desk, painting with a calm demeanor, as if unaware of the thrilling assassination plot waiting for him that night.

"Your Highness has quite the interest in the arts," Dong Han admired the vast scenery on the rice paper with a smile.

Zhao Xi continued his painting, his gaze focused on the artwork, and asked her, "How has everything been arranged?"

"Everything is under Your Highness’s control. They can enter the capital tonight; all matters should conclude then."

Zhao Xi put down the brush and looked up at her, "You’ve worked hard during these days."

Dong Han chuckled, "It’s an honor for this humble servant to work for Your Highness."

After Zhao Xi entered the Imperial Clan Court, many people were watching him. Relaying messages to the outside wasn’t easy. Coincidentally, one day Dong Han came to see him, and Zhao Xi, knowing she had two Hai Dongqing birds suitable for long-distance communication, entrusted her with a few tasks.

Dong Han hesitated for a moment, "I just don’t understand, with the current tense situation and the palace coup imminent, why does Your Highness choose to send messages to Ningzhou?"

Ningzhou is too far, distant help cannot save the nearby emergency.

Zhao Xi finished washing his hands and was drying them with a towel. He paused at her words, "It’s merely to align with Father Emperor’s wishes."

Initially, his thoughts were narrow and extreme, believing that Emperor Guangxi was jeopardizing a well-loved Crown Prince for the sake of a woman and entrusting the empire to a mere infant, treating the realm as a trifling matter. It was disheartening.

Until, one night, he received a secret message. The content kept him tossing and turning, awake all night.

It was also that night he roughly understood the true intention behind Emperor Guangxi’s scheme.

Dong Han did not ask further, "Does Your Highness require me to do anything else?"

Zhao Xi said, "There are many matters in the palace tonight. Once you return home, stay there and don’t go anywhere else. After everything is settled, I will personally come to see you."

"Alright."