This immediately gave Minister Nan a sinking feeling: Oh no, oh no!
He could not help glaring at his adjutant.
How could he bring up something like this in front of the Crown Prince?
All these years, had this not been the very thing His Highness the Crown Prince could never stop thinking about, could never forget?
His Highness the Crown Prince rushed straight up to the adjutant and snatched the phone away.
Just one glance sent his fury surging, his hair all but lifting his crown.
"The Central Plains King?!!!"
The Crown Prince roared, his eyes straining as though their corners would split.
"Hah!"
Nan Zhengqian also gave a mighty shout, making the entire building shake for an instant.
Like evening drums and morning bells pouring enlightenment into his head, that force sent a stream of coolness through His Highness the Crown Prince's emotions, which had been about to explode.
His Highness the Crown Prince instantly regained his senses. Panting heavily, he turned to Minister Nan and said through gritted teeth, "Minister Nan, I absolutely will not..."
Minister Nan drew a deep breath. "You absolutely must not act rashly over this!"
"I..."
"You should go back and ask His Majesty what he thinks first!"
Nan Zhengqian lowered his voice. "And so far, only the three of us know about this. No one else can be allowed to find out!"
His Highness the Crown Prince's face was scarlet. "But I have to go..."
"Under the present circumstances, if you leave the Capital City, you will die without a doubt! Even if I take men to escort you, death will still be the only road!"
Nan Zhengqian said soberly, "This is not as simple as you think!"
"Once the Imperial Clan is thrown into turmoil, the consequences could be dire..."
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