Chapter 410: Countermeasures! (1/2)

Chapter 410: Countermeasures!

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

The forest and hill were quiet, Li Heng and Li Jingzhong not saying a word as they looked with anticipation at Wang Chong. Even the distant Huang Qian-er seemed to sense something and she too looked from afar at Wang Chong.

”What's the latest that you need to enter the palace?”

”I have to go tonight. I have only two hours at most,” Li Heng replied.

Time was very short. If not, he would not have so urgently sought Wang Chong.

”It seems that I won't be able to rely on Big Uncle this time!”

Li Heng's words instantly caused Wang Chong's heart to sink. When he got the news of Li Heng's matter, he had instinctively thought about seeking out his big uncle.

In this aspect, his big uncle had accumulated a vast amount of experience. Though this might not guarantee that he could fathom the heart of the Sage Emperor, the foundation of decades could at least offer Wang Chong some clear advice.

But Old Eagle had sent news that some incident had taken place in the Imperial Court that had delayed his big uncle. He wouldn't be available for four to six hours.

In other words, he could expect no help from his big uncle.

Right now, Wang Chong was truly fighting alone.

It seems like I can only rely on myself, Wang Chong mentally said to himself, his brow furrowed tight.

There was a massive risk associated with this matter. If he did it well and helped the Fifth Prince avoid this disaster, Li Heng would have enormous trust in him. This, coupled with the matter of Li Heng's blood reformation, would truly make him a member of Li Heng's inner circle.

Though this seemed like a minor matter now, in the future, even if he spent the entire fortune of his clan, he might not be able to get into the good graces of this future Son of Heaven of the Great Tang and become a member of his circle.

This chance would only come once. If he succeeded, he would gain Li Heng's absolute trust and become a future valued minister of an Emperor, just like his grandfather.

But similarly, if he failed, Wang Chong would pay an absolutely massive price. All the effort he had put in beforehand, including Li Heng's blood reformation, would be written off in one go, and Li Heng would even begin to doubt his abilities and keep his distance.

And the most disastrous result would be that his meddling would lead to a large shift in the Great Tang's fate.

Like how the Wang Clan had not gone extinct, King Song had not been demoted, the Regional Commander system had not been completely eliminated, and he had become sworn brothers with Yang Zhao…

All these things were completely different from his memories. If all these things could be altered so greatly, who could guarantee that Li Heng, this future true dragon and Son of Heaven, would not be buried?

These were all things that Wang Chong had to consider.

How can one catch a tiger cub without entering the tiger cave? Perhaps I should start changing things…

Wang Chong looked at the expectant face of Li Heng before him, a thought flashing through his mind. The current Li Heng was still far from that skilled and intelligent Emperor with great ambitions.

It was the experiences from the earlier part of his life and Li Jingzhong's influence that caused his personality to have so many flaws.

It was only because of this weak personality that when faced by this difficulty, he couldn't make up his mind and went to find Wang Chong.

But if this were the future Emperor famed for his talent and intelligence, he would have never acted this way.

Ice three feet thick would not form from a single day of cold. If Wang Chong wanted to change his personality and remove those weak and indecisive elements, making his personality more valiant, resolute, and persistent, this might be his best chance.

”Your Highness, do you believe in me?” Wang Chong suddenly asked.

Li Heng froze for a second before blurting out, ”Of course!” Wang Chong had basically given him a new lease on life. If he didn't trust in him, he wouldn't have come running to this place.

”Then it's fine! Your Highness, if His Majesty questions you, you should give it your all. Don't hide anything, and don't show a single sliver of fear!” Wang Chong firmly stated, his eyes gleaming with incredible resolve.

Wang Chong's determination stunned and surprised Li Heng and Li Jingzhong.

”But won't that make me a target? Won't all my brothers regard me as an eyesore, a thorn in their side?” Li Heng said in shock. ”Moreover, His Majesty might think that I was intentionally hiding things from him.”

”A blessing won't be a disaster, and a disaster can't be avoided. The fact that Your Highness can cultivate has already spread throughout the court. Your Highness cannot change this. This being the case, what use is there in Your Highness's continuing to hide it?” Wang Chong said calmly.