Ming Chengzi said, "At first, this was merely speculation on my part, and I could not be certain. But after hearing what Xuanji told me, I now understand exactly what Emperor Wenguang intends to do."
He raised his head and said with some apology, "Xuanji, I still cannot speak plainly about this matter.
"It is not that I am unwilling to say it. Rather, if my guess is correct, revealing it now would instead aid Emperor Wenguang. I can only say this: Emperor Wenguang has a grand scheme,
"and he should still be within the Nether Capital at this moment!"
Chen Chuan's gaze shifted slightly. Recalling some of what Ming Chengzi had told him before, he could roughly guess Emperor Wenguang's intentions.
After considering it, he asked, "High Master, can this scheme be stopped?"
Ming Chengzi shook his head and said with some regret, "Had I noticed something earlier, there might still have been some chance. But now, I fear it is already too late."
Chen Chuan gave an acknowledging hum. He did not need to know the specifics. It was enough to know that Emperor Wenguang was indeed highly likely to still be in the Nether Capital.
He said to Ming Chengzi, "High Master, there is no need for remorse. As an emperor, Emperor Wenguang possesses resources and hidden cards enough to support whatever he does. Without knowing beforehand, it would have been difficult to stop him. But even if he truly achieves his goal, will things really go as he wishes? Not necessarily."
At his words, Ming Chengzi thought it over and could not help nodding. He was no longer alone now; he had established contact with the Great Shun Government.
Great Shun's National Strength far exceeded that of the Old Imperial Household. Some matters were major concerns