Chapter 492 - Chapter 492: Lunatic
Chapter 492: Lunatic
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
“First, the Emperor suspected that I had connections with the Third Prince and the General Manor. Then, he suspected ties to the Public House and the Crown Prince.”
“At this point, he may even entertain suspicions that I was dispatched by the remnants of the previous dynasty!”
“I must admit, it’s truly a trying task being an emperor like him!”
If he had known of the extent of the emperor’s erratic behavior, he would have allowed the Eighth Imperial Uncle to assume power and deal with the Crown Prince. However, if the Eighth Imperial Uncle had taken the reins at that juncture, they might have found themselves ensnared by the Jiang family’s influence. Whether he and his wife would still be together in such circumstances was uncertain.
Thankfully, his astuteness enabled him to stage a convincing performance, ultimately securing the transfer order to leave the capital. From that point forward, they could relish a life of freedom and contentment with his wife.
Qin Zhenzhen couldn’t help but chuckle. “His Majesty’s paranoia is quite pronounced. Remarkably, you played a pivotal role in this!”
Su Bin truly embodied the book’s antagonist. Not only was he proficient in deception, but he was also cunning. He had persistently rebuffed the Crown Prince’s attempts to recruit him, even when the Crown Prince had personally sought him out, capturing the interest of both civil and military officials.
Even the Crown Prince couldn’t sway him, leading everyone to assume that Su Bin had affiliations with the General Manor. After all, it seemed that only the General Manor could effectively resist the influence of the Public House and the Crown Prince.
Later on, he successfully garnered the emperor’s favor, thereby prompting the belief that he was an emissary of the emperor himself. Consequently, even the General Manor failed to treat him well, and the Third Prince remained skeptical of Su Bin.
In short, Su Bin expertly maintained a veil of mystery around his true identity, causing everyone to speculate.
Su Bin made no effort to dispute Qin Zhenzhen’s observation and wore a self-satisfied expression.
Farewell, capital!
Although he had temporarily left the capital, he retained the Dragon Phoenix Hall, ensuring that he would remain well-informed about the events in the capital. He could also leverage the intelligence provided by the Dragon Phoenix Hall to clandestinely influence the course of events.
Su Bin recounted the conversation with the emperor to Qin Zhenzhen, saying, “The emperor mentioned that he intends to transfer me back in the near future. When he spoke these words, his gaze remained fixed on me, scrutinizing my every reaction.”
“I had no choice but to feign delight and gratitude, even offering flattery.” “In the end, my act successfully dissuaded him from retaining me.”
Resting her head on Su Bin’s shoulder, Qin Zhenzhen remarked, “His Majesty is also a pitiable figure.”
However, Su Bin held a different view.
“I don’t pity the Emperor. I find him despicable!”
“To secure his throne, he disregarded his conscience and harmed his brothers through dealings with the Public House.”
“He knows well that he might forever remain under the Public House’s control as Emperor, yet he couldn’t resist the allure of power.”
“Despite numerous opportunities to assert his independence as Emperor, he opted for the safer route.”
“He dares not challenge the Public House, fearing their retaliation or even a threat to his life should he defy them.”
“On one hand, he tolerates the Public House’s dominance, while on the other, he exploits his imperial privileges, leading a debauched lifestyle.”
Within the imperial harem, he welcomed a new cohort of concubines every three years and employed countless beautiful palace maids, yet it was still not enough. He even sought to infringe upon the privacy of his own wife!
Su Bin remained mindful of the emperor’s previous attempt to claim his wife..