The Crybaby Prince is Reborn, Where is the Prince Going?

Chapter 139: Taking sides

Ji Zhonghuan knew that Jinyou was right.

No matter how great everything in this world is, it is not greater than the emperor.

Even though He Qianzhao was equal to Emperor Xuan and could be considered the second emperor of Xuanwu, his actions did not surpass those of Emperor Xuan.

No matter what he does, he will ask for permission in advance so that people can find no mistakes in the etiquette and laws.

Ji Zhonghuan boasted that he was no match for He Qianzhao. Although he was straightforward, he was not as stubborn as He Qianzhao.

Since He Jinyou has already made it clear that he will report the matter to Emperor Xuan and hide some people who are useful to the country and the people, he should give him face, as if to repay He Qianzhao's kindness.

He said, "There is no problem with reporting it. When do you think it would be best to report it, Your Highness?"

Jinyou said, "When He Zhiyi goes to die."

Ji Zhonghuan's heart skipped a beat. He had originally suspected that Jinyou wanted to kill the Imperial Noble Consort, and he thought they could proceed with their plan without any prior agreement.

But he didn't expect Jinyou to say such a treasonous thing so blatantly.

His face darkened, and he sternly reprimanded, "Your Highness, be careful what you say! This is treasonous and should not be told to anyone. Furthermore, the young prince is under your care now. If one day he knew that you were the one who killed his mother, I'm afraid he would harbor resentment towards you."

Resentment? Jinyou didn't know if Xiao Yunzhen would resent him, but he did all these things without hiding them from Xiao Yunzhen. If he really resented him, it would be his fault.

Jinyou lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes cast a small shadow on his eyelids, and his eyelashes trembled like a dancing butterfly.

He said: "Anyone who is detrimental to the Prince Regent's Mansion and Xiao Yunzhen should not exist, not even his biological mother."

Jin You raised his head and looked at Ji Zhonghuan, his eyes full of paranoia and sinister intent: "Xiao Yunzhen is the heir chosen by our father, he cannot die, and he cannot die at the hands of He Zhiyi!

I will do everything in my power to protect him, even at the cost of my life, until he ascends the throne, and no one can stop me."

He would do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, even if it meant committing evil deeds. Even if he became an executioner with blood on his hands, he was not afraid.

Kill anyone who stands in your way, and kill Buddha if he stands in your way. When Xiao Yunzhen sits on the throne, if all the gods and Buddhas come to judge him, all the consequences will be on his head!

Ji Zhonghuan was startled by the fierceness in his eyes that was obviously inconsistent with his age, and then lowered his head to avoid his sharp gaze.

"Yes, I understand. I will ask the Emperor to investigate this matter thoroughly."

Children can be taught.

Jinyou's expression eased slightly. "I will lend a helping hand to Master Ji then. Just don't forget me when you calculate the credit."

"??? Prince, do you want to enter the court?" It was not a question but an affirmation.

"So what?"

After getting Jinyou's recognition, Ji Zhonghuan was slightly shocked.

Although the prince's rank is high enough to attend court, he is not old enough and has no achievements. In addition, the regent's dominance makes the emperor wary, so even if he wants to enter the court, it is impossible.

But we have to say that He Jinyou is very wise. Once the official trafficking case is solved and he has a chance to get a reward, he will definitely choose not to take the reward and enter the court.

As long as one can make some achievements, no matter how big or small, he will be able to quickly gain a foothold in the court and become the real and powerful successor to the Regent's Palace!

This boy is really no ordinary person, Ji Zhonghuan thought silently. He Qianzhao's eyes were still as vicious and experienced. The world will change sooner or later!

Ji Zhonghuan immediately made a decision: "I am willing to pave the way for the prince."

He never chose sides, but he had a vague tendency to lean towards Jinyou, not because of He Qianzhao.

He admired He Jinyou from the bottom of his heart.

He said without exaggeration that giving He Jinyou three years would be enough for him to replace He Qianzhao in talent and strategy.

But He Jinyou is still a child after all. No matter how smart he is, he will go astray due to lack of experience. So he is willing to pave the way for him, voluntarily without any purpose.

Perhaps it was out of appreciation for talent, or perhaps he saw his childhood self in He Jinyou.

"In that case, Jinyou would like to thank Master Ji first." Jinyou stood up and bowed slightly to thank Ji Zhonghuan. "I'd appreciate your consideration when the time comes."

"No problem. We promised He Qianzhao that we would take you on cases so that you could build up your own power and network. But... you're even more outstanding than we imagined."

Jinyou curled his lips with a hint of shyness, "Master Ji taught you well."

Ji Zhonghuan looked at him with complicated eyes, but didn't say anything.

"Didn't Lord Ji say that there were a few unclear questions..." Jinyou took a sip of tea and waited for Ji Zhonghuan to speak.

But Ji Zhonghuan didn't say what the problem was for a long time.

It’s not that he doesn’t want to ask, but he already has the answer in his heart.

He had a vague feeling that something was wrong with the morning court session, and he guessed that He Jinyou was involved.

Yesterday, Ji Shuxiao hurried back home with the list and did not mention the fundraising. He only told him that if Xu Jinlun proposed anything, he must agree.

He did as he was told and donated five hundred taels of silver...

Most of the family assets are almost gone!

If he thought about it carefully, it should have been discussed in advance yesterday, but Shuxiao kept it secret because he was afraid that he would be angry.

And all this... He glanced at Jinyou secretly, it was all thanks to this kid!

Jin You was so angry at his look that he laughed, "Master Ji, if there is anything you can't figure out, just go back and ask Little Master Ji. There's no need to look at me with such resentment."

"Yes, I'll take my leave first!" He had eaten a meal with someone and then gave them a glare. If he stayed any longer, he would lose all his face.

As he said this, he bowed and was about to leave.

But Jinyou suddenly stopped him and said, "Master Ji, Master Ji's identity cannot be kept secret for long."

Ji Zhonghuan froze, his straight body bent, "Your humble servant thanks His Highness the Crown Prince!"

Jinyou nodded, his face looking mysterious.

"Master Ji, take care."

After Ji Zhonghuan left, Jin You slumped in the chair, looking as if he was exhausted, and no longer had any smartness in front of anyone.

If he hadn't asked Xiao Yunzhen in advance, he really didn't know whether Ji Shuxiao was Ji Zhonghuan's adopted son but his biological nephew!

After Xiao Yunzhen was reborn, when he first heard Jinyou mention Ji Zhonghuan, he said that Ji Zhonghuan was unfaithful, unjust, unkind and unfilial, and sent his entire family of 100 people to prison, and executed them in the autumn, even the babies were not spared.

Finally, five years later, he ended up with a miserable end of being torn into pieces by five horses.

He suddenly remembered this and wondered if he could get Ji Zhonghuan to the palace.

Only then did I know that the real cause of Ji Zhonghuan's death in his previous life was because he deceived the emperor.

He sacrificed his own family for the sake of justice but conspired with He Qianzhao to secretly save his brother's eldest son, Ji Shuxiao, who was ten years old at that time.

A year later, he announced to the public that while solving a case, he met an orphan who looked very similar to his own children and nephews. He couldn't bear it, so he took the child home to raise him, adopted him as his son, and named him Shuxiao.

Children grow up quickly, and no one recognized Ji Shuxiao from a year ago, let alone Ji Shuxiao a year later.

So Ji Zhonghuan openly took the man with him and taught him carefully. When Ji Shuxiao grew up a little, he kept him in the Jinyiwei and would always take him with him whenever there was a case.

But the good times did not last long. According to Xiao Yunzhen, a few years later, someone deliberately exposed Ji Shuxiao's identity. Then the case of the Ji family was retried and the truth was made public.

Later, Ji Zhonghuan was torn into pieces by five horses, and Ji Shuxiao was executed.

At this point, the Ji family had no successor.