Chapter 491: Set Off
How could Su Bin remain oblivious to the emperor’s thoughts?
It was precisely the emperor’s suspicions that rendered Su Bin uncertain about standing by his side. In normal circumstances, being close to the emperor would have been the most effective and expedient means to undermine the Crown Prince’s authority.
However, the emperor’s doubts were a formidable obstacle. If the emperor believed that Su Bin had connections with the Public House, a mere verbal decree could seal his fate. Su Bin couldn’t afford to take such a perilous risk.
There was simply no need to gamble recklessly. His alliance with the Third Prince remained tenuous, and the Third Prince lacked the strength to contest the Crown Prince’s dominance. Furthermore, the General Manor was a perpetual source of discord and disturbance.
When all these factors were considered, Su Bin and Qin Zhenzhen decided that a more cautious approach was warranted in their efforts to undermine the Crown Prince.
This decision stemmed from a thorough discussion between Su Bin and Qin Zhenzhen. Qin Zhenzhen was privy to the plot of the book and recognized that the male lead, the Third Prince, had to endure a challenging and tumultuous journey before he could step into the spotlight as the hero of the story.
They had initially endeavored to alter the narrative and expedite the Third Prince’s ascension to power. However, they came to realize that changing the main plot was a Herculean task. When Qin Zhenzhen had first arrived, modifying a subplot was relatively manageable. But now, as they approached the commencement of the primary storyline, meddling with the established plot could jeopardize not only their lives but also the well-being of their respective Qin and Su families.
As a result, Qin Zhenzhen deemed it prudent to depart from the capital. Thankfully, she and Su Bin shared the same perspective, sparing her the need to invest time in convincing him.
Su Bin harbored no suspicion toward her; he merely recognized his wife’s astute judgment and their mutual agreement could be considered an unspoken understanding.
Witnessing the emperor’s hesitation, Su Bin craftily feigned anticipation, as if he hoped for the emperor to retain him.
Ultimately, he succeeded in quelling the emperor’s doubts. The emperor decided not to retain Su Bin for the time being, but he conveyed his intent to bestow a significant position upon him in the future.