Chapter 174: The Trick of Replacing a Crown Prince with a Fatted Calf
Gu Yu frowned upon suddenly hearing that Zhou Li was not dead, unsure if the news was true. Although Li Wang had been part of the Royal Support Squad before, he had now switched allegiances and had no reason to deceive him. However, he had personally witnessed the execution of the Wang Clan and the Zhou Family. Seeing the demise of these individuals who held a grudge against him…
“Explain the situation in detail.”
“The organization directly hired the famous ‘Thousand-Faced Gentleman’ from the martial world to rescue Zhou Li. They disguised another person as Zhou Li and sent him to prison, pulling off a trick of replacing a crown prince with a fatted calf.”
“Thousand-Faced Gentleman… Where did you get this information?”
“Cough cough, I secretly deciphered the coded message…”
After Li Wang finished speaking, Gu Yu neither fully believed nor completely disbelieved. Regarding this matter, although it was a bit tricky, someone was more anxious than he was. It was better to inform Bai Qian and let her dispatch the Alliance’s people to resolve it! It was understandable that Gu Yu didn’t know about Zhou Li being swapped. After all, he wasn’t a living god. Without much information, he wouldn’t have guessed that the Royal Support Squad had such a move. However, for the Alliance not to know was a big problem. Perhaps the Alliance had spies in the Royal Support Squad…
Gu Yu’s previous frame-up and slandering was very successful. Now, except for Li Wang who had guessed it, everyone else firmly believed that Zhou Li was the true royal bloodline. The news of the Emperor’s death at this time truly resolved an urgent need. It would allow Zhou Li to directly appear in everyone’s sight and, using the excuse of being the last royal bloodline, take over the Linfeng Kingdom’s throne. The current Linfeng Kingdom was without a leader. If someone with royal blood suddenly appeared… even if they were as foolish as a pig, ascending the throne would be no problem. Sometimes, fate was truly innate. Having royal blood was so lucky. Of course, it was also a double-edged sword. Just like the royal infighting decades ago, many royal bloodlines died, without any good fortune to enjoy. But now… with the royal bloodline nearly wiped out, there were no other opponents. With the appearance of Zhou Li as the “Prince,” Bai Qian’s desired throne became somewhat precarious. Thinking of this, Gu Yu couldn’t help but touch his chin, feeling that the success rate of the Royal Support Squad supporting Zhou Li would not be too high. Bai Qian had been preparing for so many years; how could she possibly watch the throne slip away from her? However, from now on, he only needed to be a qualified spectator. When Bai Qian needed help, he could then offer his assistance and gain a significant favor. The favor of the future empress was very precious!
“It’s nothing. For now, they are still in the dark and would never think that Zhou Li isn’t the real prince. Let them be! Later, someone capable will deal with them.” Smiling at Li Wang, Gu Yu showed no signs of worry on his face; instead, he appeared relaxed, which made Li Wang a little confused. If it were him, even if he wouldn’t be flustered, he would still feel that there was a considerable problem. After all, Gu Yu was the true royal bloodline! If others discovered it, he would definitely be embroiled in a series of troubles… However, that jumping clown Zhou Li, after merely listening to the organization’s words, actually believed he was a prince. Did he deserve it? He was short and unattractive; it was better not to insult the royal bloodline!!! Looking up at Gu Yu’s handsome face, Li Wang couldn’t help but nod, thinking that a royal bloodline should look like Gu Yu! “Don’t worry! There aren’t many people as smart as you. With the white jade chess piece as proof, even if Zhou Li is ugly, no one will care too much.” “As long as Lord Gu is fine, I was just worried that Zhou Li being alive would have a negative impact on Lord.” Perhaps it was Gu Yu’s indifferent attitude that made Li Wang stop worrying. After saying a few words, he left. He still needed to sweep the garden path!
“Brother-in-law, Zhou Li isn’t dead?”
” Didn’t you just hear it? Do you need me to repeat it?”
“Alas, I thought it would be a one-time solution. However, the Royal Support Squad isn’t letting go.”
“Whether they let go or not, it has nothing to do with me. After all, I come from another dimension, not a local, but a handsome alien!”
“…” Regarding his brother-in-law’s recent shamelessness, Gu Qingheng really didn’t want to say anything more. He could only leave quickly to prevent his brother-in-law from continuing his narcissism and harming his poor ears. Seeing his younger brother-in-law also leave, Gu Yu, who had wanted to continue praising himself, shook his head in self-admiration. Afterwards, as he returned to his room, his expression gradually became serious. Although he didn’t care about the Royal Support Squad and Zhou Li, it was best to inform Bai Qian of this big news as soon as possible. Otherwise, if the other party gained momentum, it would cause too many variables in the future.
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“Empress, Gu Yu sent someone to deliver this letter.”
“Understood.” Bai Qian, who was currently preparing for her ascension, heard her subordinate say that Gu Yu had sent a letter. After assigning her tasks one by one, she picked up the letter from Gu Yu. Gu Yu, this guy, always brings bad news whenever he sends a letter. Therefore, as Bai Qian looked at the letter in her hand, her brows were filled with a dejected expression. But even if she was dejected, she had to open it. After Bai Qian opened the letter in her hand and read the content on the paper, apart from ignoring that the handwriting was a bit ugly, it was indeed as Bai Qian had guessed. It was not good news. However, if Gu Yu hadn’t reminded her, that troublesome guy Zhou Li would probably have caused even greater turmoil. This trouble must be completely resolved! The first oversight was forgivable, but the second time there must be no mistakes.
“Come here, get Bai Yi.” Thinking of this, Bai Qian put down the letter in her hand and then called Bai Yi, who managed the Alliance, to her side. Bai Qian didn’t speak directly but stared intently at him with her enchanting eyes. After making Bai Yi sweat on his forehead, she withdrew her gaze. “Zhou Li of the Zhou family is not dead.” “My subordinate personally dispatched people to monitor Zhou Li, so there shouldn’t be any errors.” “However, there are! There is an inside traitor in the Alliance. You have one day to find the traitor. Do not kill him yet, but bring him directly to me.” “Yes!” Bai Yi did not refute Bai Qian’s words. Even if Bai Qian called a black horse a white horse, he would not have any objections… As long as Bai Qian was his master, he had to obey his master’s commands. If Bai Qian said there was an inside traitor in the Alliance, then there was! And he only needed to find the inside traitor and bring him to his master.
