Chapter 380: Three Years Later
Before long, a newly appointed governor assumed office at the Guang Mansion, and to the delight of Qin Zhenzhen, he was aligned with the Third Prince.
Qin Zhenzhen’s business in the Guang Mansion swiftly regained its momentum, and Su Bin faithfully delivered on his promise, facilitating the Third Prince’s connection with the Dragon Phoenix Hall. They also agreed upon a suitable time for the Hall Master of the Dragon Phoenix Hall to meet the Third Prince’s master, Lin Yue, to discuss their cooperative endeavors.
On the day of the meeting, Su Bin opted not to employ another substitute. Instead, an adept member of the Dragon Phoenix Hall, skilled in disguise, transformed Su Bin into the likeness of a middle-aged man. Prior to the encounter, Su Bin had diligently practiced altering his voice for over a month.
Upon their meeting, Lin Yue failed to recognize Su Bin as himself. This was primarily due to the presence of Su Bin’s deputy, who assumed the lion’s share of the conversation. Su Bin portrayed the role of an enigmatic, money-minded figure who seemed cold and indifferent.
In this collaboration, the Dragon Phoenix Hall provided confidential information while the Third Prince contributed the necessary funds. Su Bin confidently conveyed to Qin Zhenzhen, "Considering the current trajectory, it’s highly likely that the Third Prince will triumph over the Crown Prince and take his place within three years."
However, Qin Zhenzhen harbored reservations about Su Bin’s prediction. In line with the original book’s plot, Chu Tiansheng couldn’t ascend to the throne until he reached the age of 22. In another three years, Chu Tiansheng would merely be 18 years old, and it remained uncertain if he could muster the strength to reclaim his position.
Nonetheless, the plot had undergone a dramatic transformation.
In the original book, the protagonist had contended with an individual who had already assumed the throne, akin to usurping the throne itself. This posed significantly higher challenges.