Chapter 2263: Assistance
Chapter 2263: Assistance
Editor: Henyee Translations
Qin Wuyou faced the crucial decision of seeking refuge with one of the three princes.
Initially torn between them, he dismissed the Second Prince due to his alliance with the Sun family and the Third Prince’s entanglement with water bandits. Doubts about the fourth prince’s suitability also lingered.
Turning his attention to Shao Yunduan, who had effectively governed Huaixi province despite challenges from the Sun and Su families, Qin Wuyou considered him a more dependable option.
He then dispatched someone to monitor the conflict between Zheng Sangge and the Su Family, intervening at a critical juncture to demonstrate his loyalty to Shao Yunduan.
Despite some emotional disappointment in serving someone of lower rank, Qin Wuyou harbored no regrets, because sooner or later he would have to make a choice.
It came down to a choice between Shao Yunduan and the other princes, with Shao Yunduan proving to be the more reliable option.
Meanwhile, Su Huai and his forces retreated in disgrace after their defeat. Amidst grief and fury, Su Huai’s comrades and loyalists implored him to retaliate and seek revenge to uphold their honor and dignity.
Driven by irreconcilable hatred, Su Huai felt compelled to retaliate, yet the Third Prince swiftly intervened with three imperial edicts, instructing Su Huai to defend Hangzhou City and cease further hostilities against Huaixi.
News of Su Huai’s defeat sparked uproar in Jiangning, with calls for his impeachment and criticism of the Su family flooding the court like snowflakes. The prevailing sentiment was to avoid further conflict, given the heavy toll already borne.
Despite Jiangnan’s wealth, the prospect of prolonged strife threatened stability, prompting concerns about the Emperor’s authority and the region’s well-being.
At that critical moment, if the Second Prince or the Fourth Prince seized the opportunity to mobilize their forces, what defense could they mount against Huaixi? What significance did Huaixi hold that provoked such competition? The true adversaries were the Second Prince and the Fourth Prince. Victory over them would ensure universal submission.
It seemed inevitable that an imperial decree would decide the outcome.
In response to the escalating situation, the Third Prince hastily issued decrees to restrain Su Huai from any rash actions.
Meanwhile, Consort Su’s behavior increasingly frustrated the Third Prince, who found her persistently bothersome and unintelligent. Her anxiety drove her to repeatedly seek the Third Prince’s attention, visiting his chambers to plead her case and desperately seek his favor as in the past.
Initially, the Third Prince maintained a composed demeanor, offering dignified reasons to rebuff Consort Su’s advances.
But Consort Su was not one to recognize boundaries. Clearly, she would continue to test them.
Her persistence increasingly irritated the Third Prince. His patience wore thin, and he disregarded his usual decorum.
He sensed Consort Su’s inability to grasp the significance of his hints. Unless he outright rejected her, she persisted as though no refusal had been uttered.
Finally losing his patience, the Third Prince ordered her removal and strictly forbade her from leaving her chambers. Any attempt to defy this decree would result in severe consequences.
Consort Su was shocked. She couldn’t believe that the Emperor, who had once showered her with affection, would take such drastic measures against her. She had been determined to enter the Third Prince’s chambers at any cost.