Chapter 239: Prince Donghai is Prepared
Prince Donghai jumped up in rage. “How dare he? He promised! He promised!”
Lady Tan coldly remarked from the side, “What good are promises?”
Prince Donghai found unexpected courage and said resentfully to Lady Tan, “This is all your fault! You said Han Ruzi’s talk of leaving the Capital was just pretense, told me to test him bit by bit. Now look what’s happened – he really ran away and we have no preparations at all. We should discuss what to do.”
Lady Tan’s expression turned stern, and Prince Donghai deflated.
“Let’s first confirm the facts. Has the Weary Marquis truly left the city?”
Prince Donghai nodded, still angry. “This news came from the palace. Someone saw Han Ruzi leave the city personally, with two attendants.”
“No chance of mistaken identity?”
“Han Ruzi was on horseback with his face uncovered. It was definitely him, no mistake.” Prince Donghai couldn’t help complaining again. “I told you before, Han Ruzi is different from me. He was never raised to be emperor – that little ambition of his couldn’t last long. When faced with life or death, he was bound to back down. I’m different. I’m the true emperor. Whether facing the Xiongnu or the imperial throne, I’ll charge forward even if it kills me.”
Lady Tan said flatly, “Then charge ahead. The Tan family will charge with you.”