Chapter 979: Chapter 541: Chen, Who Shook the Capital! (Part 2)
Chen Yuan watched the other’s movements, did not help him up, and simply said:
“Your Highness might be overestimating me a bit. I am merely a Golden Envoy now, with a title of Wuwei Earl and no more. How could I have the power to aid Your Highness in ascending?”
“The position of Crown Prince is crucial, but ultimately, it depends on His Majesty’s decision.”
“Ke is now a lone man, with no one except the Green Envoy. If the Green Envoy helps, there is still a chance to fight. If the Green Envoy also abandons me, then Ke really can only wait for death.”
Perhaps his acting skills were indeed very good, or perhaps he was well-prepared. In any case, at this moment, Sima Ke’s eyes were slightly red, with some glistening tears in his eye sockets.
Chen Yuan’s lips curved into a cold smile.
Abandon him?
Were they very close?
Clearly, they were mutual enemies before, hating each other to the core, and now he was in tears. Thinking about it was really ironic.
But Sima Ke could forget past grievances, or suppress his hatred, and say these words, and still endure pains that ordinary people cannot. This indeed shows some imperial heart.
“Please, Brother Chen, assist me!”
Sima Ke continued.
Chen Yuan did not reply, until about thirty breaths passed, then he moved his Divine Thought to slowly lift him up and said:
“Since Your Highness is so sincere, I am not an unsympathetic person. Alright, alright, I shall give you some modest help, but whether it succeeds I cannot assure.”
What he said was merely offhand remarks, but it cannot be said that Chen Yuan was merely perfunctory.
The struggle for the throne is indeed an opportunity for Chen Yuan. It could disrupt the Capital’s situation and lay the foundation for future plans. Most importantly, if Sima Ke truly becomes the Crown Prince, it would help him accumulate power later.
“Store up grain broadly, raise high reputation, recruit talents, and delay claiming kingship.”
This was Chen Yuan’s twelve-word policy planned for himself in Liangzhou.
But of course, the premise is that Chen Yuan has not yet been enfeoffed and sent to a distant place. Under such circumstances, he befriends Sima Ke for planning, otherwise, once he leaves the Capital.
Naturally, he wouldn’t care anymore.
“Thank you, Brother Chen!”
Sima Ke’s address began to change accordingly.
“Brother Chen has just returned to the Capital these days, and is in the limelight. Please bear with it for now, in a few days Brother Chen will be satisfied.” Sima Ke showed a smile.
Thinking in his heart that the main reason Chen Yuan helped him was still because of Noble Consort.
Otherwise, it would absolutely not be this way.
He naturally had to find ways to satisfy Chen Yuan.
“This… doesn’t fit proper etiquette, wouldn’t it harm morality?”
Chen Yuan whispered.
“Don’t worry, Brother Chen. This is the intention of Noble Consort. Brother Chen doesn’t want to go against Noble Consort’s will, does he?” Sima Ke smiled, Chen Yuan agreed to assist him.
Their relationship was also subtly changing.
“Alright, let it be so…”
Chen Yuan waved his hand.
He admits that he is indeed not any righteous person. For the high-and-mighty Noble Consort to fall to ordinary dust, he indeed has some temptation.
The Noble Consort has been vacant for years, as a pillar of Great Jin, how could he not offer some assistance?
Moreover, he doesn’t want to violate a woman’s wishes.
However, if so, how to calculate the relationship between him and Sima Ke?
Fellow traveler?
Compatriot?
To visit relatives for him?
Or each doing their own?
For a while, Chen Yuan fell into contemplation.
Sima Ke is different from Ouyang Zhi, the latter was more insidious and willing to go all out. When he courted Lady Xu, the other came with sword in hand.
Sima Ke, on the other hand, voluntarily presented himself.
Simply…..
He is a good child.
“Don’t worry, Green Envoy, I will surely satisfy Brother Chen.” Sima Ke hooked his lips.
Chen Yuan was not satisfied.
How could he help him?
Anyway, since he doesn’t care about dignity, there’s no need to fret over such minor matters anymore.
As long as Chen Yuan is considered part of his camp, that is enough.
Heavenly Patrol Bureau!
The strongest governmental department in the court, the power it holds is terrifyingly extreme.
With both sides’ intentions revealed, Sima Ke no longer concealed anything and began to tell Chen Yuan all about the current situation in the court. The old nobles supported the Eldest Prince Sima Qian.
The court officials supported Sima You more.
Squeezing out much of his living space, the remaining military power and Heavenly Patrol Bureau, he cannot interfere or dare not interfere, fearing others would label him as treasonous.
Therefore, he wants to hear Chen Yuan’s opinions.
Standing from Sima Ke’s standpoint, Chen Yuan pondered a moment and laid out a policy for him. The court officials could be set aside for now, since Sima You is the son of the current Empress.
He’s inherently a legitimate child, with a stable position.
He could start with Sima Qian, win over some disadvantaged nobles. With him as the flag, many would still be willing to take a gamble.
After all, few people know about the Consort Shu’s case.
And then some officials from the Heavenly Patrol Bureau as his wings, quickly forming a force to contend with the other two.
Listening to Chen Yuan’s unraveling these matters, Sima Ke was greatly moved, his gaze towards Chen Yuan changed. He originally thought Chen Yuan only had extraordinary martial arts talent.
Now it seems, his tactics are no less than some of the old foxes in court.
Fortunately he is not from the Sima Family, otherwise, whether an illegitimate branch or not, he might have many opportunities to seize the throne.
Increasingly feeling grateful for having drawn Chen Yuan to his side.
Though Chen Yuan would choose to help Sima Ke, disrupt the Capital’s situation a bit, his true intention is still not in favor of this person, about the Consort Shu’s case others aren’t clear.