Chapter 389: Trouble at the Eastern Palace
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“Get through it safely?”
In the main hall, only Xiao Zhen and Xiao Ming were present. Hearing Xiao Zhen’s words, Xiao Ming furrowed his brow.
“That’s right. While you are in Chang’an, I will voluntarily confess the Dutch matter to Father. Father will surely be furious, and I hope you can say a good word for me then.”
Xiao Ming couldn’t help but laugh. “Third brother, true to yourself, you don’t wait for me to act—you want to confess first. Looks like you already guessed I would reveal this in court.”
At that moment, Xiao Ming finally understood Xiao Zhen’s purpose.
Since the Cao family moved part of their business to Qingzhou, Prince Chu probably knew the Cao’s had told Xiao Ming about the Dutch. So he discussed it with Xiao Zhen.
Now Xiao Zhen also learned someone wanted to assassinate Xiao Ming, so he staged the scene at the palace gate.
If Xiao Ming died, he would not worry about anything. If Xiao Ming survived, he could use this matter to bargain with him—to keep him from reporting it.
Otherwise, once Xiao Wenxuan knew, he would be very displeased with Prince Chu, even suspecting rebellion, and Chu’s chance at the throne would be lost, along with his favor.
Xiao Zhen smiled bitterly. “Isn’t it so? The Cao family has visited you many times and even supported your northern campaign. I don’t believe Cao Zhengyang didn’t tell you about the Dutch.”