Phi-Fic Chapter 147 Lure the snake out of its hole
Chapter 147 Lure the snake out of its hole
The prince's reaction was obviously not groundless. There must be something strange going on in this garden.
After returning to the bedroom, the prince immediately summoned Lu Shengyuan and others to discuss the matter.
"Just now in the garden, I sensed a hint of something unusual. I'm afraid someone is secretly watching us." The prince said solemnly.
Lu Shengyuan frowned upon hearing this. "Could it be that the person behind this can no longer hold back and has begun to act?"
Lin Wanqing's heart moved, and he said, "Your Highness, since that's the case, why don't we use their trick against you and lure the snake out of its hole."
The prince nodded, and after discussing with everyone, he decided that Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan would secretly ambush near the garden and wait for the opportunity.
As night fell, the garden was silent.
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan hid in the dark, holding their breath, waiting for the prey to take the bait.
The moonlight is like water, and the breeze blows gently, bringing a hint of coolness.
Suddenly, the sound of light footsteps broke the silence of the night.
Lin Wanqing's heart tightened. After exchanging a glance with Lu Shengyuan, she quietly stuck her head out to check the situation.
I saw a man in black sneaking around among the flowers, looking around from time to time, as if he was looking for something.
Lin Wanqing sneered in his heart, exchanged glances with Lu Shengyuan, and the two of them flew out at the same time and pressed the man in black to the ground.
"Tell me! Who are you? What is your purpose here?" Lu Shengyuan shouted sternly.
The man in black was startled by the sudden change. He struggled a few times but failed to break free and had to surrender.
"Please spare me! Sir, please spare me! I am only following orders and coming here to inquire about the Crown Prince's condition." The man in black begged for mercy in a trembling voice.
Lin Wanqing's heart moved when he heard this, and he asked, "On orders? On whose orders?"
The man in black hesitated for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, and finally chose to confess and receive leniency.
"Yes...it's His Royal Highness the Second Prince!"
When these words were spoken, Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan were both shocked.
The Second Prince? How dare he be so bold as to secretly spy on the Crown Prince?
Lin Wanqing sneered in his heart. It seemed that this court contest was even more exciting than he had imagined.
A cold glint flashed in Lu Shengyuan's eyes, and he said in a cold voice, "If it really is him, I've long suspected he has bad intentions. This time, I must take him down in one fell swoop!"
Upon hearing this, the man in black was so frightened that he trembled all over and begged for mercy repeatedly.
Lin Wanqing had no intention of listening to his nonsense. After exchanging a glance with Lu Shengyuan, she decided to report the matter to the prince.
When the prince learned about this, his expression became solemn.
"It's indeed him. I knew he wouldn't be content." There was a hint of coldness in the prince's tone.
Lin Wanqing's heart moved, and he asked, "Your Highness, how should this matter be handled?"
The prince pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration. You and Sheng Yuan will continue to investigate secretly and collect evidence. You must capture the perpetrator red-handed."
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan retreated, but they had already made up their minds.
This palace contest has just begun.
The Second Prince’s residence was brightly lit.
The second prince, Lu Qixuan, sat in the study with a gloomy and uncertain expression.
"Is there any news from the prince?" he asked in a deep voice.
A man in black stepped forward and whispered, "Your Highness, the Second Prince, everything is normal with the Crown Prince. There has been no movement."
Upon hearing this, Lu Qixuan frowned.
The man he sent failed? What had happened? Had the Crown Prince noticed something?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling uneasy.
Crown Prince Lu Qiming has always been calm and reserved, and he keeps a low profile, so he has to be on guard.
"Strengthen the manpower and continue to keep a close eye on the prince's every move. Report any signs of trouble immediately!" Lu Qixuan ordered sternly.
The man in black retreated and the study fell into silence again.
Lu Qixuan stood up and walked to the window, looking up at the night sky.
The moonlight is hazy and the stars are dim, which seems to foreshadow something.
He sneered in his heart, "Prince, oh prince, do you think you can win? This contest has just begun!"
In the following days, Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan entered and left the palace as usual, but secretly carried out an intensive investigation.
They collected a large amount of clues and evidence about the second prince, and gradually uncovered the conspiracy behind him.
The second prince, Lu Qixuan, is ambitious and has always coveted the position of crown prince. He secretly colluded with court officials, cultivated his power, and attempted to harm the crown prince.
This time he sent people to secretly observe the prince's condition in order to find an opportunity to take action.
However, he did not expect that his actions had already been discovered by Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan, and they had secretly set up a trap for him.
On this day, Lin Wanqing came to the palace as usual to see the prince for a follow-up examination.
After carefully checking the prince's pulse, she nodded slightly.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's condition has stabilized a lot. As long as he continues to take medicine and recuperate, I believe he will recover soon." She said softly.
Upon hearing this, the prince was delighted and thanked him repeatedly.
"Thanks to your miraculous healing skills, I was able to recover so quickly." The prince said sincerely.
Lin Wanqing smiled slightly and said modestly, "Your Highness, thank you for the compliment. This is what I, your servant, should do."
As the two were talking, they were suddenly interrupted by the sound of hurried footsteps.
Lu Shengyuan walked in hurriedly with a serious look on his face.
"Your Highness, something happened!" he said in a deep voice.
The prince's heart tightened, and he quickly asked, "What happened?"
Lu Shengyuan took a deep breath and handed a secret letter to the prince.
"There's been some movement from the Second Prince's side. They seem to be preparing to take action soon."
When the prince opened the secret letter, his face suddenly darkened.
The letter described in detail the Second Prince's recent movements and his conspiracy plans, with both witnesses and evidence, providing irrefutable proof.
"How dare you, Lu Qixuan, be so bold!" the prince said angrily.
Lin Wanqing was also shocked. She didn't expect that the second prince would be so impatient and ready to take action so quickly.
"Your Highness, what should we do now?" she asked.
The prince pondered for a moment, a cold light flashing in his eyes.
"Since he is so impatient, then we will grant his wish!" said the prince in a cold voice.
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan looked at each other and saw the determination in each other's eyes.
They must win this battle!
In the following days, the atmosphere in the palace became increasingly tense.
On the surface, the Crown Prince handled state affairs as usual, but secretly he was making close plans with Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan to prepare to deal with the Second Prince's conspiracy.
Finally, on a stormy night, the second prince took action.
He led a group of confidants into the palace, attempting to harm the prince.
However, he did not expect that all this had already been anticipated by Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan.
They secretly set up an ambush and captured the second prince and others in one fell swoop.
The second prince could no longer deny the crime after being caught red-handed.
His conspiracy was thoroughly exposed, shocking the entire court.
The emperor was furious and ordered the second prince and his accomplices to be thrown into the sky prison to await their fate.
The second prince's power was completely destroyed, and the prince finally won the court battle.