GBP Chapter 51 What is he plotting?
Chapter 51 What is he plotting?
Upon hearing the guard's words, Li Mao frowned slightly and asked, "Do you know what he's plotting?"
The guard shook his head and said, "It's not clear yet, but according to our informant, Gao Chen has been in frequent contact with some ministers recently, seemingly discussing how to target the prince."
Li Mao's eyes turned cold, and he said, "Hmph, I'd like to see what kind of trouble he can cause."
Wang asked worriedly, "Your Highness, what should we do?"
Li Mao pondered for a moment and said, "Proceed according to plan."
Afu quickly replied, "Your Highness, I will make the arrangements immediately."
Li Mao nodded and said, "Go. Remember, be careful and don't give anything away."
Afu accepted the order and left. Li Mao looked at Wang Shi and said, "My dear consort, please keep a close eye on the situation in the mansion during this time, and inform me immediately of any unusual occurrences."
Lady Wang said gently, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will."
at the same time.
Gao Chen was secretly discussing matters with several ministers in his residence.
“Eunuch Gao, Prince Shou’s power is growing stronger and stronger. We must find a way to curb him,” a minister said.
Gao Chen, his face grim, said, "Hmph, I will naturally not let him succeed. What suggestions do you gentlemen have?"
Another minister said, "We can unite and impeach Prince Shou to the Emperor, accusing him of colluding with local military governors and plotting rebellion."
Gao Chen nodded slightly and said, "This plan is feasible. However, we need solid evidence, because I have already mentioned this matter to His Majesty. Therefore, His Majesty will not easily believe it without sufficient evidence."
Several ministers nodded in agreement, indicating that they would collect evidence as soon as possible.
Gao Chen was secretly delighted, as if he could already see Li Mao being punished by the Emperor.
At Prince Shou's racetrack, princes and noblemen from all sides began another round of horse racing betting. They cheered loudly on the track...
Li Mao returned to the pavilion and gazed at the bustling scene at the racetrack, his mind filled with a myriad of thoughts.
"Your Highness, Gao Chen has been keeping a close eye on us. We must be careful," the servant whispered from the side.
Li Mao nodded slightly and said, "I know. Gao Chen is just a eunuch; he can't cause much trouble. As long as we follow the plan, he can't do anything to us."
The servant said worriedly, "But Your Highness, Gao Chen is colluding with those ministers, which may be detrimental to us."
Li Mao sneered and said, "If they dare to come, I will make sure they never leave."
Just then, a guard rushed over, knelt down and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, the Consort requests an audience."
Li Mao nodded slightly and said, "Let her come over."
Before long, Wang Shi, dressed in a gorgeous long dress, slowly walked over.
With a hint of worry on her face, she said, "Your Highness, I have heard that Gao Chen and the ministers are discussing impeaching you. What should we do?"
Li Mao grasped Wang's hand and said, "My dear consort, there is no need to worry. They have no solid evidence, and His Majesty will not easily believe their words."
Lady Wang frowned and said, "But Your Highness, we can't let our guard down. What if they find something to use against us..."
Li Mao smiled slightly and said, "My beloved consort, rest assured, I have made preparations. If they dare to come, I will let them know what regret is."
Seeing Li Mao's confident expression, Lady Wang felt somewhat relieved. She said, "Your Highness, what should we do now?"
Li Mao pondered for a moment and said, "Hold your positions and let them counter your moves."
Madam Wang nodded and said, "I understand."
at the same time.
In his residence, Gao Chen discussed the next steps of the plan with several ministers.
"Eunuch Gao, when shall we impeach Prince Shou to His Majesty?" a minister asked.
Gao Chen said with a gloomy face, "No rush. We need more evidence. First, send people to keep an eye on Prince Shou and make sure we find something to use against him."
Several ministers nodded in agreement.
Gao Chen added, "In addition, we can spread some rumors about Prince Shou in the court to make the Emperor even more suspicious of him."
One minister said, "Eunuch Gao's plan is brilliant. In this way, His Majesty will surely become dissatisfied with Prince Shou."
Gao Chen smiled smugly and said, "Hmph, I have already prepared a net of heaven and earth for Prince Shou, just waiting for him to jump in."
……
The next day, business was still booming at all the branches of the Shouwang Banquet restaurant. Wang Fugui stood at the entrance, directing the staff as they worked busily.
"Manager, we've been getting more and more customers lately, and we're almost out of ingredients," one of the waiters said.
Wang Fugui frowned and said, "Hurry up and buy the ingredients. We can't keep the guests waiting too long."
Just then, a woman appeared at the entrance of the restaurant. It was Wang Shi.
Madam Wang walked over slowly and said, "Manager Wang, the restaurant has been doing well lately. Thank you for your hard work."
Wang Fugui immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, you flatter me. This is all thanks to the Prince and Your Highness."
Madam Wang nodded slightly and said, "Run the restaurant well. If you hear any news in secret, remember to report it to us immediately."
"Yes, sir," Wang Fugui said respectfully.
Wang glanced thoughtfully at the restaurant before leaving.
After leaving the Shouwangyan branch, Wang returned to the Wang Mansion.
She followed the steward to Li Mao's side and said, "Your Highness, I just went to the restaurant, and everything is normal."
Li Mao smiled and said, "My dear consort, you've worked hard. Is there any news from Gao Chen?"
Madam Wang shook her head and said, "Not yet. However, I'm worried they might try something underhanded."
Li Mao sneered and said, "If they dare to come, I will make sure they never leave."
Lady Wang said worriedly, "Your Highness, we must still be careful. Gao Chen has been by His Majesty's side for many years and enjoys His Majesty's deep trust. We cannot let our guard down."
Li Mao nodded and said, "My beloved consort, rest assured, I will handle this carefully."
Just then, a guard hurried over, knelt down and saluted, saying, "Your Highness, news has arrived that Gao Chen has sent people to spread some rumors in the court that are detrimental to Your Highness."
Li Mao's eyes turned cold as he said, "Hmph, this Gao Chen is truly a persistent ghost."
Wang said, "Your Highness, what should we do?"
Li Mao pondered for a moment and said, "Send men to secretly capture these people who spread rumors."
Madam Wang nodded and said, "I understand."
Afu quickly replied, "I'll make the arrangements right away."
Li Mao nodded and said, "Go, but remember to be quick."
Afu accepted the order and left. Li Mao looked at Wang Shi and said, "My dear consort, you should reduce your outings during this time to avoid suffering any undeserved misfortune."
Touched, Lady Wang looked up at Li Mao and said gently, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will."
Meanwhile, Gao Chen, in his own residence, looked smugly at the ministers.
“Eunuch Gao, although our men have been captured by Prince Shou, the rumors have already reached His Majesty, and His Majesty’s suspicion of Prince Shou is growing stronger,” a minister said.
Gao Chen said with a gloomy face, "Hmph, this is only the first step. We must continue to intensify our efforts and put Prince Shou in a desperate situation."
The ministers nodded in agreement, indicating that they would continue their efforts.
Gao Chen added, "Furthermore, we must find evidence as soon as possible that Prince Shou is colluding with local military governors. Once we have the evidence, His Majesty will surely punish Prince Shou severely."
One of the ministers said, "Don't worry, Eunuch Gao, we have already sent people to investigate. We believe we will have results soon."
Gao Chen smiled with satisfaction and said, "Good. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to get rid of Prince Shou."
At the Prince of Shou's racecourse, princes and noblemen from all sides ate and slept there, unwilling to leave for even a moment.
A chance to lose for ten consecutive days like this doesn't come every month.