My Princess and Crown Prince Are Revived
Chapter 319 The Thoughts of the Third Prince

Chapter 319: Chapter 319 The Thoughts of the Third Prince

Yan Lin seemed to have already known that Chu Baihan was not Xiaobai’s biological brother.

If he continued to be as close to Xiaobai as before, Yan Lin would probably be displeased.

He did not want to do anything that would worsen their relationship.

But just then, Yan Lin walked over from behind, coming to the other side of Nan Li, and then took the initiative to grab Nan Li’s other hand.

"Let’s go, big brother," Yan Lin said in a deep voice.

Hmm?

Nan Li raised his eyebrows.

When his gaze met Yan Lin’s, what more was there to misunderstand?

His brother-in-law really did know everything.

However, it seemed he was willing to make concessions for Xiaobai.

He couldn’t help but chuckle lightly, deciding not to stand in their way any longer.

Yan Lin and Chu Baihan, one on each side, supported Nan Li as they walked into the Residence.

The attendants watching this scene found it somewhat comical, yet inexplicably heartwarming.

...

The Nan Cong Prince Residence.

Several staff members hurried into the study.

"Prince, Prince Xu has rebelled," they reported urgently.

Upon hearing this, Nan Cong, who was sitting in the chair, quickly looked up, a fierce glint in his eyes.

"Uncle Xu has actually rebelled?" he murmured softly.

"Also, Dongli Country and Beihai Country have conspired and then breached our eastern three cities; now, their troops are approaching Tongzhou City," the staff members continued.

"What?"

Nan Cong could no longer sit still and quickly stood up.

"Prince, we can’t just sit here and do nothing; if Tongzhou also falls, Nanduan Kingdom will belong to Prince Xu," the staff members implored anxiously.

"Don’t act rashly. What if Nan Baihan and Nan Li have a strategy to deal with this?"

Nan Cong frowned, his tone grave.

Although they often clashed with Nan Baihan on many issues.

When it came to taking up arms, he was still very cautious.

Reluctant as they were to admit it, with Nan Baihan’s being able to become the first female General of Nanduan Kingdom in less than six years, victorious in nearly every battle—she indeed had capabilities.

And Nan Li’s tactical acumen, once allied with Nan Baihan, they were an unstoppable force.

This was the reason why Uncle Xu had not been able to gain any advantage over them over the years.

"Your Highness’s concern is not without reason, under such dire circumstances, the Crown Prince and the Eldest Princess still have their strategies," said the strategist Li Jiang as he began to relay what happened in the Imperial Study.

"Are you saying Tang Ze is actually Yan Country’s Prince Lin?"

Nan Cong couldn’t hide his surprise.

It was well-known that in the past two months, several internal conflicts had erupted in Yan Country, but in the end, it was always the prince lurking in the shadows who emerged victorious.

Therefore, Yan Country was essentially in the palm of Yan Lin’s hand.

"No wonder, no wonder Nan Baihan was so arrogant; turns out she had backup," Nan Cong said through gritted teeth.

"Prince, you must make a decision quickly. Originally, the Crown Prince’s status was unshakable with the support of the Eldest Princess. Now that she has the support of the Tang Sect and Yan Country, she has become even more brazen. Whether Prince Xu wins or loses, we have no way out," Li Jiang said anxiously.

Nan Cong’s complexion grew colder and colder.

He was well aware of what Li Jiang meant.

Although they, the princes, also sought to please Uncle Xusu on regular days, they should always carry their father the emperor’s blood.

Should Uncle Xusu succeed in seizing the throne, he would probably have them all killed.

If Uncle Xusu lost, their fate wouldn’t be much better.

As long as Nan Li was alive, they, the princes, could only be suppressed by him.

He had had enough of the days when in their father’s eyes there were only Nan Li and Nan Baihan.

"Prince, in what ways are you inferior to the Crown Prince? Moreover, your health is much better than his. He is practically one foot in the coffin, yet the emperor is reluctant to depose him from his position as Crown Prince. The emperor truly is too biased," one of the strategists, Qi Ping, spoke in an angry tone.

It wasn’t easy to admit, but their words hit the nail on the head for Nan Cong.

He clenched his fists, and years of resentment began to surge in his heart.

"Exactly, because father has always been biased towards Nan Li, he fails to see anything I do. Because of that wretch, my mother has always been neglected in the Imperial Palace... father... I must prove that he is wrong," he said.

"Therefore, Prince, we must make a decision as soon as possible," Qi Ping said seriously.

"What ideas do you have?" Nan Cong raised his head, his piercing gaze fixed on them.

This was when Li Jiang stepped forward: "Prince, the Princess and the Crown Prince have the support of Yan Country and Tang Sect, but Prince Xusu has the help of Dongli Country and Beihai Country. Both sides are evenly matched. Should they fight, it will certainly end in mutual destruction..."

"So, you want me to watch them both suffer a loss and take advantage of their weakness, don’t you?"

A glint flashed in Nan Cong’s eyes as he spoke sharply.

"Exactly, that is what I mean. This time, the Princess will surely lead the campaign herself. You can feign allegiance to the Princess and first earn her trust, then when the time comes..." Li Jiang narrowed his eyes, which were filled with a fierce light.

"Li Jiang, you truly are the general I rely on the most. This idea is excellent," Nan Cong said, excitement visible on his face.

Li Jiang continued: "The Crown Prince remains an unpredictable factor. However, while everyone’s attention is on Tongzhou during this unrest, we can also arrange for people to enter the Eastern Palace. Without the Princess’ protection, the Crown Prince will be nothing but a cripple. Should he die tragically in the Eastern Palace, then no one could contend with you for the throne."

"That’s right, Prince. Among the remaining princes, only your maternal family has the greatest power. You have the best chance of success," Qi Ping echoed, nodding.

"I must first visit the Imperial Palace to see my mother," Nan Cong said.

A glint flashed in his eyes as he quickly left.

...

Chengping Palace.

Consort Wei reclined on a soft couch, toying with her Dan Hong armor.

Behind her a maid was carefully fanning her with a palm-leaf fan.

"Your Highness, the Third Prince has arrived."

A palace attendant entered, speaking softly.

Upon hearing this, Consort Wei’s eyes showed little emotion as she said indifferently, "Let him in."

Before long, Nan Cong strode in.

Consort Wei slowly lifted her eyes to look at Nan Cong’s face, which bore a striking resemblance to hers, yet she felt not the slightest affection.

In her youth, she was a beauty in her own right.

The number of suitors who sought her hand was countless, but her heart was set on the emperor.

She believed that once she entered the palace, she would certainly win the emperor’s favor and gain everything she desired.

Little did she expect that, after more than twenty years in the palace, the number of times the emperor visited her could be counted on her fingers.

And those visits were only because her father had coerced him with military power.

How ironic...

She had thought that after the Qiang Family’s wench died, the emperor would be willing to spare her a glance.

But several years had passed since that wench’s death, and the emperor had not set foot in Chengping Palace even once.

What difference was there between her and someone sent to the Cold Palace?