60 Zheng Clans new Master (2/2)
Both of the news were equally shocking, and together they created a huge sensation which riled up the entire city to its core.
After hearing this news, the Second Queen's son felt very happy, and felt like the throne was already in his grasp, while the other princes could literally see their chance of becoming the King slip away.
Because the Zheng Clan on its own was more than enough to cause a headache. But now that the second strongest general had joined them as well, it was only despair that they could feel.
Unless, the first stronger general decided to no longer stay neutral and make a move.
In which case, the outcome would no longer be certain.
Either way, most of the minor princes knew that they no longer had even the slightest chance to become the king, and therefore decided to join the crown prince.
At least in this way, even if they couldn't get the meat, they'd be able to enjoy the soup.
However, there was someone who had different thoughts.
...
”What is happening, brother? Why would Sun Hai support the Crown Prince?”
”Sister, don't you think that something is very strange.”
”What do you mean?”
”The Second Queen took over the Zheng Clan's leadership, instead of letting some other clan member take it.”
”Hmmm... What's so special about that?”
”Taking the leadership of the clan despite being the Second Queen, it can only mean that Yailing doesn't trust anyone in her clan, or she has some plans which cannot be shared with others.”
”I see. But what about it?”
”Also, do you know what happened to Zheng Chen?”
”No... It's almost as if... ”
”He's been killed and disposed of.”
”Yes.”
”The very same day when Sun Hai chose to support the Crown Prince.”
As the girls turned silent, the boy continued speaking.
”Given how strong Zheng Chen is, it wouldn't be easy to get rid of someone like him without causing a huge commotion.”
”Unless, he was caught in a weak moment, and killed before he could retaliate.”
”And who better to find out a moment of his weakness, that his own daughter?”
”I'm not sure about this, but it might most likely be Zheng Yailing and Sun Hai joining together that managed to get rid of Zheng Chen.”
”Also, I might be thinking too much, but for those two to work together, there is most likely someone who is pulling the strings from the shadows.”