Chapter 716: Chapter 715: 715: Choose the Soft Persimmons to Pinch

Jiang Ning felt that she had really underestimated the Empress.

This Empress… she was extraordinary.

Not only did she help the Emperor and the Princess Consort of Kang County have an affair, but now she also wanted to support their illegitimate prince.

She was truly a good person to the core.

“What do you ask this for?” Li Hongyuan asked.

“Just asking casually.” Jiang Ning wasn’t sure if Li Hongyuan knew about these matters, and she didn’t plan on telling him either.

As the two people walked for a while, Jiang Ning took the initiative to say, “It’s clear that Wenren Zong was able to return because of the efforts of the Empress and the Prince of Zhao.”

“I know.”

Li Hongyuan’s tone was indifferent.

“They are all here to form a group against you. Do you understand?”

“Of course.”

“So, what do you plan to do?”

“Either…” Li Hongyuan spoke lightly while glancing at her, “kill them all?”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Jiang Ning raised her eyebrows: “Do you plan to make a move against the Empress now?”

“The Empress cannot be killed just yet; I’m talking about the others.”

“Li You and Wenren Zong?”

“Li You has just returned and is currently Emperor Father’s favorite. Without any serious crime, who would dare to touch him?”

“So you mean, you only plan to kill Wenren Zong?”

Li Hongyuan didn’t answer.

Jiang Ning whispered, “Sure enough, everyone likes to pick on the weak.”

Li Hongyuan said, “Not everyone is like you, deliberately picking on the tiger’s head to pluck its hair.”

Jiang Ning said, “I’m not that stubborn. But what’s the use of you bullying Wenren Zong alone? Whether in the past or now, he’s just a pawn forced by circumstances. What impact does dealing with him have on the Empress and Li You?”

“Are you pleading for him?”

“I just don’t believe that right after your Emperor Father summoned him back, you would dare to make a move against him.” Jiang Ning snorted, “From what I observed just now, it’s clear that the Emperor is already dissatisfied with you. Don’t provoke him any further; it would be interesting if you end up becoming a deposed Crown Prince.”

“Are these words appropriate for you to say? If it were another woman…”

“I’m not another woman, and I’m just speaking frankly. If you can’t take the truth, it only proves that Your Highness won’t become a wise ruler in the future.” Jiang Ning candidly said.

Li Hongyuan glanced at her: “Do you think I can become a wise ruler?”

“I didn’t say that.”

“If you thought I couldn’t take the truth, you wouldn’t have told me all these things.”

“Your Highness is quite clever.”

“I am honored by Princess Consort’s praise.” Li Hongyuan handed her a plum blossom he had been holding, “I just picked this one; I thought it looked the best.”

Jiang Ning took it and sniffed it by her nose.

There was a very faint cold fragrance.

Li Hongyuan said, “The scent of this flower is very similar to you.”

Jiang Ning was taken aback and didn’t speak.

Li Hongyuan looked straight ahead, “Did Emperor Father say anything else to you?”

“He said that tomorrow he would allow me to return to my parents’ home.”

“Oh, to discuss your Sixth Sister’s marriage with Prime Minister Jiang and Madam.”

“Ah, you guessed it too.”

“Emperor Father is not someone who does things without purpose.”

“You mean he’s very utilitarian.”

“Don’t twist other people’s words.” Li Hongyuan said lightly, “What do you think of this marriage proposal?”

“It’s not up to me, does it matter what I think?”

“Princess Consort is too humble.” Li Hongyuan smiled, “If you couldn’t influence this marriage, do you think Emperor Father and the Empress would bother asking for your opinion?”

Jiang Ning thought of the Emperor’s threatening words and murmured to herself, “So that’s how the Emperor seeks opinions. Indeed, having power is great.”