The dragon carriage sped toward the Estate of the Side-by-Side Prince with Ji Minghao and Xie Xun aboard.
Inside the dragon carriage, Xie Xun's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Your Majesty, this old minister sees it differently!"
"Speak," Ji Minghao said flatly.
"Your Majesty, think about it. In recent days, following the Martial Saint's death, one major incident after another has occurred. That Sword Immortal, Wang Yu of the Nine Heavens, and the other presences from the Upper Three Heavens—the major blessed grottoes and paradises, the entire realm, has long been surging with undercurrents! Every faction has long been itching to make a move. Who can guarantee that no one is deliberately framing another and sowing discord between Your Majesty and the Luo River King?"
Xie Xun poured out the words in his heart in one breath.
Upon hearing this, Ji Minghao's eyes narrowed slightly, and he fell silent.
Xie Xun continued, "Your Majesty, consider this as well. During the previous court assembly, the Luo River King had proactively asked for heavenly treasures, gold, silver, and worldly goods. That was a concession. If he had truly become estranged from Your Majesty, why would he do such things?"
"Furthermore, everyone in the royal city knows of the relationship between Princess Mingyue and the Luo River King. Your Majesty must not fall for another's treacherous scheme."
Ji Minghao's gaze deepened as he nodded upon hearing this.
"I will consider it."
"Your Majesty is wise," Xie Xun said.
"Your Majesty, are we still going to the Estate of the Side-by-Side Prince?" he asked again.
"We are. Royal Uncle has suffered a calamity. I must go and see," Ji Minghao said calmly.
Afterward, the dragon carriage sped toward the Estate of the Side-by-Side Prince with Ji Minghao and Xie Xun aboard.
Its wheels rolled over the