Chapter 1929: Obstruction Chapter 1929: Obstruction Editor: Henyee Translations As soon as the Crown Prince broached the topic, a silent exchange swept through the assembly, a tacit acknowledgment of expectations being met.
However, this realization stirred a myriad of uncomfortable emotions within them.
âCrown Prince, perhaps we ought to tread cautiously in this matter.
The distance between Anze Province and the capital spans 500 kilometers.
Itâs imperative we thoroughly scrutinize the situation there.
Any missteps or oversights could inadvertently implicate Your HighnessââŹÂŚâ The sentiment found unanimous agreement among the gathered advisors.
âIndeed, a more circumspect approach is warranted.â âââŹÂŚCertain individuals seem intent on stirring trouble for the Crown Prince.
We must exercise heightened vigilance during this period.
Any misstep could have grave repercussions.
Itâs crucial to recognize they lack the Crown Princeâs compassion and wisdom.â âAbsolutely, couldnât agree more.â âââŹÂŚâ The advisors voiced their concerns simultaneously, emboldened by the Crown Princeâs evident dilemma, tilting the discourse in a more cautious direction.
âââŹÂŚI donât wish to appear petty, but this situation does seem rather peculiar.
Permit me to be candid.
Despite the dispatch of an imperial army, Lord Shaoâs return empty-handed remains confounding.
How much time has elapsed?
It strains belief!
Ahem, forgive my curiosity.
I merely seek clarification, nothing more!â A single stone cast into the pond sparked a thousand ripples, intensifying the discussion among the advisors.
âI share the same doubts!â âIndeed!
After a decade, those mountain bandits should have only grown more formidable and entrenched.
It defies logic that Lord Shao handled them so effortlessly, almost as if they were mere illusions!â âExactly.
Lord Shaoâs expertise lies in governance, not military tactics or combat.â âHis victory does seem remarkablyââŹÂŚ implausible.â âCould there be undisclosed factors at play?
Alas, the divide between us and the truth is vast.â âââŹÂŚPerhaps Lord Shao embellished the situation to hasten his return to the capital?
Ahem, just a thought.
No need to take it seriously!
I, too, believe Lord Shao to possess integrity.â âTrue, yet uncertainties linger.
Moreover, he might come to regret his decision once heâs thereââŹÂŚâ âAh!
Could this be a plot, then?
Someone orchestrating events to ensnare the Crown Prince?â âDifficult to sayââŹÂŚâ âââŹÂŚâ The Crown Princeâs brow furrowed slightly, a tinge of discontent creeping in.
He maintained faith in Shao Yunduanâs character, confident he wouldnât allow misleading information to reach the capital.
Nonetheless, the remarks swirling around him unsettled his conviction.
But what ifââŹÂŚ Furthermore, there was the looming question of who orchestrated the supposed trap, knowing of his desire to recall Shao Yunduan.
If he exploited this opportunity to summon him back, what if the accolades were unfounded or complications arose?
The blame would ultimately fall on him, and his adversaries wouldnât relent so easily.
Although the advisorsâ words were a little sharp and unpleasant, what they said was not completely unreasonable.
More importantly, they were all thinking for him.
He had to accept this kind gesture.
âForget it, letâs think about this matter carefully.
Go back and ask more about it.
Sigh!â Crown Prince sighed, feeling rather regretful.
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