Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable-Chapter 1199 - 1109: The Female Prime Minister (47)

Yin Shuangshuang speculated endlessly, and could only think of one reason for the Emperor’s stay at the Palace, avoiding seeing the officials, and that was the Emperor must be seriously ill.

The Emperor should be severely ill, to the point of being unable to meet people and unable to continue reviewing memorials.

The reason for the Emperor’s painstaking cover-up, creating the illusion of indulging in beauty, was undoubtedly to stabilize the three Princes who were attacking each other incessantly and many officials caught up in it.

The Emperor’s position is too important, the Imperial Family has no personal affairs; even in selecting a wife or having a child, the court officials must be involved, let alone an illness.

Even in normal times, illness is a major event that causes upheaval in the court; if the Emperor has any mishap, the entire country would be shaken.

Moreover, in such a sensitive moment, the Emperor coldly watches as his three sons fight chaotically, acting as the real fisherman on the side.

But as the Emperor viewed everyone as prey in a mutual struggle, the prey in turn discreetly targeted the Emperor, viewing him as a target, constantly eyeing the dragon throne beneath him.

If the news of the Emperor suddenly being too ill to review memorials gets out, the officials would certainly press the Emperor to select a Prince to oversee the governance in his stead.

Currently, the three Princes are in fierce competition; once someone gains the right to oversee governance, it’s nearly equivalent to obtaining the qualification of a Crown Prince, equating to winning the conflict.

Undoubtedly, the Emperor does not want to choose anyone as Crown Prince at this time; to avoid pressure from the officials and prevent the situation from becoming uncontrollable amidst the chaos, the Emperor had to hide the news of his severe illness.

To prevent further chaos in the court, and to avoid a Prince developing unnecessary ambition and attempting something rash.

Yin Shuangshuang’s information was insufficient; at present she could only roughly analyze these, although she could not be certain if her speculation was absolutely correct, it was at least eighty percent correct.

After analyzing these, Yin Shuangshuang became more troubled; the Emperor’s action could hide it for a moment, but not for a lifetime, the news will inevitably be exposed sooner or later.

Once the news of the Emperor’s severe illness spreads, the already chaotic Capital City would undoubtedly become more chaotic, with various factions pulling out their hidden resources to maximize benefits for the Prince they bet on.

Given the current situation, Yin Shuangshuang dared not act rashly, even concerning Wang Zhongxuan, because there were too many watching eyes, Yin Shuangshuang dared not visit, nor spend money to bribe people to care secretly.

Now, Yin Shuangshuang could only wait; once the Emperor’s severe illness gets exposed, although the Capital City would become messier, it would quickly reveal the outcome, and when the dust settles, Wang Zhongxuan’s fate would have a result.

Thus peacefully passing a few more days, Yan Ba brought back shocking news which directly disrupted Yin Shuangshuang’s plan; large quantities of weapons were entering the Second Prince Mansion.

This Yan Ba is skilled and bold, originally the best among the scouts, always adept at gathering information, heard he’s proficient in tribal languages.

Since being specially trained by Yin Shuangshuang, Yan Ba, initially quite capable, now his Martial Arts had improved, gathering information became more daring; this time he even disguised as a vegetable vendor, entered several Prince Mansions seeking information.

Therefore, Yan Ba unexpectedly discovered that the Second Prince Mansion consistently used purchasing grain and charcoal as an excuse to bring in large quantities of weapons.

This news was truly timely; why the Second Prince was collecting weapons, almost without guessing Yin Shuangshuang knew the answer, the Second Prince surely knew of the Emperor’s severe illness, he intends to rebel!

This is truly not good news, Yin Shuangshuang paced around several times where she stood, fingers fervently rubbing her forehead, it’s simply misfortune upon misfortune.

The Second Prince holds no military power, unable to maneuver troops, simply relying on the Prince Mansion’s guards could never succeed in rebellion.

No, perhaps the Second Prince believed he still held military power, Yin Shuangshuang suddenly recalled some prior news she’d gathered.

It is said the Commander of the Imperial Guard controlling the Capital City was once under the Second Prince’s banner, perhaps even was once the Second Prince’s confidant, hence the Second Prince dared to rebel thinking this Commander was within his influence.

Yin Shuangshuang frowned, somewhat uncertain if the Second Prince would actually be foolish enough to rely on this Commander to rebel.

The Imperial Guard is responsible for the entire Imperial Palace’s security, specializing in protecting the Emperor, just from this crucial responsibility one should know, unless it’s the Emperor’s confidant, no one could become Commander of the Imperial Guard.

This is the largest shield beside the Emperor, the Emperor would never be reckless to appoint someone not loyal as the Commander.

Even if this Commander was once the Second Prince’s confidant, since assuming this position, it signifies he has long abandoned the Second Prince to pledge loyalty to the Emperor.

If the Second Prince is foolish enough to approach this Commander to aid in rebellion, it’s simply delivering his head for someone to claim a reward, indeed failing repeatedly affects one’s intelligence.

The Second Prince has lately faced too many failures, becoming impatient and impulsive, wanting to win, no longer wishing to be stuck in endless stalemate.

The key is the Second Prince hurting his own intelligence rushing to doom, but the trouble is Wang Zhongxuan being associated with the Second Prince faction, his fate is tightly linked to the Second Prince’s decision.

If the Second Prince doesn’t rebel he might have a chance of survival, if the Second Prince truly rebels, although being the Emperor’s son he won’t die, perhaps only imprisoned, but Wang Zhongxuan as the Second Prince’s follower would certainly face the Emperor’s wrath, then death is inevitable.

The Second Prince must not rebel! Initially, Yin Shuangshuang did not want to intervene before everything settles.

After all, intervening means getting tangled in the muddy waters, who knows if she can withdraw without harm.

But once the Second Prince rebels, under the Emperor’s anger if Wang Zhongxuan is branded as a traitor it becomes troublesome, rebellion is a crime drawing execution across nine generations, and it is unforgivable even when pardoned unless a dynastic change happens otherwise there’s no turning back.

Although no one currently knows the connection with Wang Zhongxuan, it cannot be guaranteed that in the future this connection won’t be unearthed, if caught in a keen eye, it’s a disaster.

Perhaps this matter would never be revealed, but fearing the worst, Yin Shuangshuang decided to nip this danger at the bud, never leaving a hidden threat for herself, hence she must visit the Second Prince Mansion.

Standing up, Yin Shuangshuang instructed Yan Yi: "Prepare the carriage, we’re going to the Second Prince Mansion."