Chapter 492: Lunatic
"First, the Emperor suspected that I had connections with the Third Prince and the General Manor. Then, he suspected ties to the Public House and the Crown Prince."
"At this point, he may even entertain suspicions that I was dispatched by the remnants of the previous dynasty!"
"I must admit, it’s truly a trying task being an emperor like him!"
If he had known of the extent of the emperor’s erratic behavior, he would have allowed the Eighth Imperial Uncle to assume power and deal with the Crown Prince. However, if the Eighth Imperial Uncle had taken the reins at that juncture, they might have found themselves ensnared by the Jiang family’s influence. Whether he and his wife would still be together in such circumstances was uncertain.
Thankfully, his astuteness enabled him to stage a convincing performance, ultimately securing the transfer order to leave the capital. From that point forward, they could relish a life of freedom and contentment with his wife.
Qin Zhenzhen couldn’t help but chuckle. "His Majesty’s paranoia is quite pronounced. Remarkably, you played a pivotal role in this!"
Su Bin truly embodied the book’s antagonist. Not only was he proficient in deception, but he was also cunning. He had persistently rebuffed the Crown Prince’s attempts to recruit him, even when the Crown Prince had personally sought him out, capturing the interest of both civil and military officials.
Even the Crown Prince couldn’t sway him, leading everyone to assume that Su Bin had affiliations with the General Manor. After all, it seemed that only the General Manor could effectively resist the influence of the Public House and the Crown Prince.