Chapter 1678: Entering the Court Once More! (1/2)

Translated by: Hypersheep325

Edited by: Michyrr

Meanwhile, in the Eastern Palace…

”Ghost King, what do you mean by this? You know that that bastard supports Fifth Brother. And that scoundrel has opposed us at every turn. Why should we let him be the temporary Minister of War?” the First Prince sternly said as he stared at the Ghost King.

”Minor impatience can ruin great clans. He has spent a lot of time building up to this point, with the border generals and even governors and governor aides coming out to support him. Even in this situation, will Your Highness still refuse him?” the Ghost King asked back, his expression indifferent.

The First Prince became speechless, wanting to say something but quickly falling silent.

”Since we can't refuse, we might as well agree.”

The Ghost King smiled.

”I don't care what you want to do, but no matter what, our plan must proceed. In addition, think of a way to get rid of that bastard for me!”

The veins on the First Prince's forehead bulged.

It had been incredibly difficult for him to get enough evidence to strip Wang Chong of his position of Advisor-in-Waiting and drive him out of the court.

This time, right after he had gotten rid of his two most powerful enemies in court, King Song and Zhangchou Jianqiong, Wang Chong had suddenly come back and forced his way into the court, even taking the post of Minister of War.

He had achieved an even higher status!

”Heheh, Your Highness, relax. I know what to do. Everything is under my control.”

The Ghost King spoke with absolute confidence.

These words caused the First Prince's rage to somewhat fade.

After a few moments of silence, the First Prince clenched his teeth.

”No! This prince cannot sit by and watch. Tell them that it's about time to move out!”

A cold and vicious killing intent flitted through his eyes.

……

While all this was going on in the Eastern Palace, the news that Zhangchou Jianqiong had taken ill and was being temporarily replaced by Wang Chong as Minister of War sent shockwaves through the capital and elation along the border.

Ever since Wang Chong's Advisor-in-Waiting position had been removed, there had been little news about him on the political front. This youngest Marquis, most dazzling general, and the first King of the Great Tang by a different surname was still the center of the realm's attention, but he was far from its center of authority.

No one had expected that he would become the Minister of War, even if only temporarily. This was the highest and most illustrious position he had yet achieved.

Time quickly passed, and it was soon time for another court session. The entire capital was noisy and raucous, and the officials left their residences earlier than usual as they gathered together before the appointed time.

”The King of Foreign Lands has returned! The court will be a restless place from now on!”

”The First Prince and the King of Foreign Lands get along like fire and water! Who would have thought that he would actually agree to make Wang Chong the temporary Minister of War?”

”The First Prince couldn't do anything about that. No one expected the King of Foreign Lands to intervene. While Kong Wu is exceptionally qualified, when it comes to influence or prestige, the King of Foreign Lands is on an entirely different level. He could never win against the King of Foreign Lands!”

”The King of Foreign Lands came with great force, and I'm afraid that, with his personality, things aren't going to end just here!”

”That's right! Today's court session is going to be a bad one!”

The officials of the capital had gathered in various parts of the capital, where they worriedly whispered to each other. The King of Foreign Lands had a fierce personality, as could be seen from the border incident and Public Order Squad incident. Only the King of Foreign Lands could have established that 'Public Order Squad' independent of the court and without the officials even knowing about it beforehand, and the court had even approved it in the aftermath.

The Public Order Squads could now be found patrolling throughout the capital.

As for the First Prince…

Although he was only temporarily the regent and had not been in this position for very long, the First Prince could no longer be considered young. Moreover, before all this, the Sage Emperor had allowed him to take part in governmental affairs, and there were many times when the First Prince could be seen listening from the sidelines.

While his time in the position had been short, the First Prince was beginning to slowly develop the demeanor of a sovereign. Moreover, almost all the officials in the court at this time were standing on the First Prince's side. Wang Chong might have pushed the First Prince into a passive position and forced him into agreeing to make Wang Chong the temporary Minister of War, but the First Prince would not likely let the matter go.