Chapter 189: Opening the Gates
Prince Donghai was eager to get away from the chaos behind him, hoping to distance himself as much as possible. He had to admit that he was not suited for winning in the midst of turmoil. Competing with Han Ruzi in such matters was meaningless; he was better at strategizing in the halls of power.
Someone behind him shouted a reminder. Prince Donghai looked ahead blankly and saw a rider approaching from the direction of Divine Hero Pass, waving his arms to signal them to stop. “Divine Hero Pass… The Northern Protection General…”
Prince Donghai only caught these two words. He spurred his horse to speed up and passed by the rider. No one could stop him, no one at all.
The horse couldn’t keep running indefinitely. No matter how much Prince Donghai urged it, it slowed down. The people behind him caught up. Lin Kunshan sighed in relief and smiled, “Prince Donghai, no need to worry. The Chu army is in chaos, maybe even fighting the Xiongnu. They won’t catch up anytime soon.”
“Won’t catch up? No, no. I’m not worried about them. I need to get back to the Capital as soon as possible. I’ve realized that only in the Capital can I thrive, be safe, and hold absolute power. Lin Kunshan, if you get me back to the Capital, you will have done a great service.”
“Prince Donghai, are you not going to the Southern Army?”
“No.” Prince Donghai had changed his mind and was firm about it. “I will seize the throne directly and then summon my uncle back to the Capital.”
“Alright.” Lin Kunshan had no intention of questioning him directly.
Prince Donghai glanced at him, “Don’t think I’m being unrealistic. I’m well-prepared, much more so than when I tried to seize the Northern Army’s Grand Marshal’s seal. And I’m not under anyone’s control.”