His Rui

Chapter 247 – The Scheming First Prince

"So, Minister Li came to the Imperial Palace to get the justice for her daughters?"

Zhao Zhuang Cheng took the initiative and asked Li Qiang. 

Li Qiang was surprised that the first prince actually guessed the purpose of his visit. He had not wanted to share anything with Zhao Zhuang Chen but nonetheless nodded his head with a deep frown on his forehead. 

Perhaps he felt that his daughters were being wronged, Li Qiang actually started to share everything that happened in the Imperial Study room with Zhao Zhuang Chen.

"Oh, So Minister Li thinks that Prime Minister Xi should have been punished for hitting your daughter?"

Asked Zhao Zhuang Chen and Li Qiang nodded his head. 

He never said anything about Li Na instead he chose to grab Li Caihong's topic that involved Xi Ying directly. 

With a cunning smile on his lips, he continued and said

"Actually Minister Li can't blame Father Emperor for this when your own you get brother is at fault for this."

Li Qiang looked at Zhao Zhuang Chen with raised eyebrows. He actually never mentioned in front of the first prince that the Emperor had told him that Li Heng went to talk to the Emperor alone about not punishing Xi Ying for whatever he did. 

So he didn't know how Zhao Zhuang Chen got to know about this. 

"Was Your Highness also there when Li Heng went to talk to His Majesty about this matter?"

Li Qiang could not stop himself from asking.

Confusion flashed through Zhao Zhuang Chen's eyes at Li Qiang's words. He had actually wanted to create a rift between General Li and his brother by his few words.

That was the sole purpose he had come here as soon as he got to know that Li Qiang visited the place to meet the Emperor. How could he not take advantage of such a good opportunity? 

But now he could not understand what Li Qiang was saying. 

After a moment of silence, Zhao Zhuang Chen nodded his head lightly and said 

"Yes, Benwang was there when General Li had come to talk to Father Emperor."

His eyes flickered when he saw Li Qiang's face hardening at his words. 

"Oh…"

"What happened? Minister Li looked a little lost."

Zhao Zhuang Chen asked with a sympathetic expression on his face. 

After talking for so long, even Li Qiang had started to feel a little relaxed with the first Prince so he unconsciously let out the thoughts inside his heart.

"Nothing, Your Highness. After living inside a Clan as one family for so many years. I am a bit unable to believe that my own you get brother saved the man who disfigured my daughter's face."

Zhao Zhuang Chen's lips blossomed with a smile but he hurriedly hid it. 

Although didn't know how Li Qiang already had such a big misunderstanding he would never try to make him understand the truth. What he would do is take advantage of the already laid checkerboard.

"Minister Li "

Zhao Zhuang Chen sighed heavily. 

"Benwang can actually understand you. Benwang would like to give you a piece of advice, Minister Li. Never trust anyone so much… even if it is your own brother. An example is already in front of you. Look at Zhang Wei. He had always looked so gentle and calm that Benwang never thought that he had any thoughts about the throne. However…"

Li Qiang's eyes flashed when the first prince suddenly started to talk to him about the throne. He didn't want to involve himself in such a discussion but Zhao Zhuang Chen pretended to not notice his discomfort and continued

"Minister Li has already witnessed in the Imperial Court just how did Benwang's own younger brother interrupted Benwang and also won so many ministers hearts after going against Benwang.

How can Benwang not think now that he is not fighting for the throne now? Benwang doesn't wish to go against his own rivals but also can't sit ideally and let go of the throne. Would not Benwang become a joke in everyone's eyes if Benwang let him become the next Emperor? People would think it must be Benwang who was incapable…"

Each word of Zhao Zhuang Chen was meant to hit Li Qiang's raw nerve. 

After saying so much, now even he felt that his throat was getting dry so Zhao Zhuang Chen finally shut his mouth.

He silently looked at Li Qinag and tried to guage his emotions but he couldn't read anything from his emotionless face.

However, Zhao Zhuang Chen never thought that he remained unsuccessful in his efforts. After all, he spoke so much. It was impossible that Li Qiang didn't concentrate on even one sentence said by him. 

Also, if he had the ability to hear so much against Zhao Zhang Wei who was now indirectly related to General Li's in-laws' family, then Zhao Zhuang Chen was sure that Li Qiang was already starting to harbor some I'll feelings towards General Li. 

Satisfied with his own thoughts, Zhao Zhuang Chen rubbed his chin. 

He walked inside the Imperial Graden with silent Li Qiang for some more time before he excused himself. 

However, before he left he didn't forget to hit the head of the nail again. 

"Minsiter Li, Benwang can understand your position in Li Clan. Be careful Minister Li, anything can happen in the situation you are in right now. You are on my left with one son now who can have a bright future if you want. At least, try to secure his future. If Minister Li needs Benwang's help in the future, then please do tell. Benwang will try his best to help Minsiter Li."

With these meaningful words, Zhao Zhuang Chen left the Imperial garden leaving the shocked Li Qiang looking at his disappearing back. 

How could Li Qiang not understand what Zhao Zhuang was trying to imply with his words? 

The first Prince was simply suggesting him to go against Li Heng and snatch all the power his younger brother has. 

According to Zhao Zhuang Chen, it was she who should have been there instead of Li Heng. 

But the question was ….was he ready to do it?

Was he ready to go against his own you get brother?