"Your Highness, how about I visit your manor some other day specifically?"
This was Donghua Gate, and with people coming and going at this hour, Han Mo really didn't want to get entangled with him any further.
"Why don't we do this, since Brother Han is feeling unwell, how about I escort Brother Han home today?"
At this point, Han Mo was completely resigned. It seemed this fellow was determined to play the sycophant today.
"Then I shall trouble Your Highness!"
Faced with Prince Yun, who was so eager to be a sycophant, Han Mo truly had no other options at the moment.
Although he knew full well that the prince was deliberately trying to disgust him, he could only take advantage of the prince's favor today and ride in the luxurious royal carriage.
"Brother Han, judging by your performance in the Golden Hall today, I'm afraid the top scholar this year will be none other than you!"
After getting into the carriage, with both of them seated in their respective positions, Zhao Kai finally spoke.
"Your Highness is joking. Whether it's important or not depends on the Emperor's intentions."
This was clearly an attempt to make conversation, but Han Mo obviously didn't want to dwell on this topic.
"You can't say that. I've been studying by the Emperor's side since I was young. From what I can remember until now, it's been over ten years. The Emperor has never lost his composure like he did today!"
"Your Highness makes me blush. Han Mo was merely caught up in the moment and spoke some nonsense. I never expected to gain the Emperor's favor!"
"That wasn't nonsense at all. I never realized Brother Han possessed the skills of Tao Zhu Gong! Coincidentally, I also have a difficult matter that has been troubling my mind for many days. How about Brother Han help me resolve it?"
"Your Highness is too kind. How could Han Mo possibly answer something that troubles Your Highness so much!"
"That's not necessarily true. Sometimes, one is too close to see clearly, but as an outsider, Brother Han should have a much clearer perspective than I, the one involved! Today's conversation is just between you and me, Brother Han. Please speak your mind freely, how about it?"
As Zhao Kai spoke, he poured Han Mo a cup of tea with a smile.
"Please don't trouble yourself, Prince Yun. This small matter is for Han Mo to handle!"
Han Mo spoke as he reached out, took the teapot from the prince, and quickly poured a cup for Prince Yun as well.
"Brother Han, have you heard that Prime Minister Cai recently submitted his resignation to the Emperor!"
Prince Yun, Zhao Kai, smiled, took a sip of tea from the cup on the table, and then said slowly.
"I haven't heard about that. Han Mo has been busy preparing for the imperial examinations recently, so I'm not very familiar with the major affairs of the court!"
Han Mo rolled his eyes. This fellow was clearly trying to drag him into trouble. However, since this fellow was deliberately trying to disgust him, he could only play along.
Say whatever you want, this young master isn't taking the bait.
"You truly don't know? Or does Brother Han look down on me, Zhao Kai?"
Although Zhao Kai was smiling, a hint of displeasure was already evident in his eyes.
Frankly speaking, he had already lowered his stance enough. He had been trying to make conversation since they got into the carriage.
But who would have thought that this fellow Han Mo was so impenetrable? No matter what he said, this fellow simply refused to open up.
"Your Highness, what are you saying? Han Mo has indeed been busy with his exam preparations every day recently and has no time to attend to court affairs. If Your Highness hadn't mentioned it today, I probably wouldn't have known about this matter!"
If Han Mo hadn't known beforehand that this matter was orchestrated by this fellow, Zhao Kai would have likely been deceived by the innocent expression on his face.
"Since Brother Han didn't know before, perhaps I can explain it to Brother Han in detail!"
Taking a deep breath, Zhao Kai calmed himself down again, then, with a faint smile, he recounted the matter of Cai Jing once more.
"If that's the case, then Prime Minister Cai is too thick-skinned!"
Han Mo coughed dryly and said directly.
"Who said otherwise? It's truly the first time in history, both ancient and modern, foreign and domestic, that such a thing has been heard of. Brother Han, you don't know, but because of this matter, the Emperor is greatly disappointed in Prime Minister Cai!"
"Then, what is Your Highness's intention?"
With the conversation reaching this point, Han Mo asked directly.
"The Emperor naturally cannot say many things, but as his son, I naturally want to find a way to share the Emperor's worries. I just don't know how to begin!"
Looking at the playful expression on Zhao Kai's face, Han Mo's heart stirred.
Although he had already instructed Liang Shicheng on this method before, it seemed Liang Shicheng hadn't seized the opportunity to mention it.
Should he build goodwill with Zhao Kai here?
Han Mo hesitated for a moment.
"Brother Han, please rest assured. It is only you and I in this carriage. What you say will be heard only by me, and absolutely no third person will know. If Brother Han can help me resolve this matter today, Zhao Kai will surely repay you handsomely in the future!"
As Zhao Kai spoke, he looked meaningfully at Han Mo.
"Actually, this matter is very simple. Your Highness has just made it too complicated!"
Seeing the serious expression on Zhao Kai's face, Han Mo finally made up his mind.
Cai Jing, that old scoundrel, was too dangerous. If he continued to remain in Bianliang City, who knew what other tricks this old fellow might come up with to turn things around.
He had handled the matter of Daming Liushou very skillfully. Han Mo had originally planned to expose this matter himself, but he hadn't expected Cai Jing to act first.
Moreover, with this move, he presented irrefutable evidence. Wang Ge didn't even have a chance to defend himself before he was poisoned to death by a cup of wine sent by Liang Shicheng.
Since Liang Shicheng hadn't found an opportunity, using this chance to build goodwill with Zhao Kai was also a good option.
"Please speak plainly, Brother Han!"
Zhao Kai had already lost hope, but unexpectedly, Han Mo suddenly took the initiative to offer a solution at the last moment.
This was truly an unexpected joy. If he could obtain a useful suggestion, it would not be in vain for him to have put on such a performance today.
"Actually, isn't this whole charade of three resignations and three acceptances at its final stage? Now all that's left is for Prime Minister Cai to submit one more resignation!"
"But our Prime Minister, I'm afraid he won't write this resignation..."
"If Prime Minister Cai doesn't voluntarily submit his resignation, it's probably because his legs are inconvenient. The Emperor is most considerate of his old ministers. Why not send someone to retrieve it!"
"Retrieve it?"
Zhao Kai paused for a moment, but he had to admit that although this tactic was a bit devious, if you thought about it, it was indeed a way to solve the problem when there seemed to be no other solution...
However, if someone were truly sent to retrieve the resignation, it was likely that from this day forward, Prime Minister Cai would become a laughingstock of historians...