It was time to make a choice again.
Oyashiro En knew the emperor's character well, so he did not believe Shiraishi Yoshijo's words at all.
If he followed his heart, he was willing to assist the new ruler. But he also knew that this path would not be easy. Shiraishi Yoshijo would certainly leave behind contingencies to keep him in check, and his life might be in danger at any moment.
But if he did not support Nianze, then even if Shiraishi Yoshijo gave him a way out now, the future would still be bleak. Once someone had been drawn into a game of power, getting away unscathed was no simple matter!
Someone had seemingly given him the right to choose, but in truth, he had no choice at all.
Oyashiro En was silent for a long time before finally looking at Nianze. "Your Highness, can you tolerate Sanzō?"
Over the years, both openly and behind the scenes, Sanzō had constantly clashed head-on with Nianze. Though they were brothers, their struggle had been exceedingly bloody, and Nianze hated Sanzō to the bone.
But he had already won. Nianze, who was about to become president and would one day become emperor, had undergone a change in mindset. Besides, his father was watching him right now.
"My father once told me that having no enemies is not necessarily a good thing. Sanzō is my younger brother. No matter what he has done, we share the same blood. That cannot be changed. And as the elder brother, I should have been patient with and looked after my younger brother."
Oyashiro En smiled. "It is truly wonderful that Your Highness thinks this way. No wonder His Majesty chose you as his heir. Since Your Highness possesses such tolerance, the Chinoike Clan and I will