Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 517

Chapter 517: Chapter 514: Having Ulterior Motives_1

The steward said that now the streets and alleys, restaurants, and taverns were all discussing this letter. At this rate, by tomorrow, the hottest topic in Dadu City would be this letter from the Left Prime Minister, Li Mao.

Back then, Li Mao had lowered himself to gain the trust of the Second Prince. He had even explicitly stated in the letter that the Second Prince stood out among all of the Emperor’s sons and would surely ascend to the throne one day. He was willing to devote himself wholeheartedly to the Second Prince.

Now, looking at the content of the letter, Li Mao hated himself for having written it, wishing he could slap his own old face a few times.

Seeing the white-robed counselor enter and bow, Li Mao quickly said, "No need for formalities, sir. You must have heard on the way here that this letter has already spread throughout Dadu City. By tomorrow’s morning court, someone might suggest to His Majesty to thoroughly investigate this matter!"

The white-robed counselor took the letter from Li Mao’s hand, sat opposite him, and carefully read it while listening to Li Mao.

"This time, the move on Shuoyang was indeed reckless!" Li Mao gritted his teeth.

No sooner had Li Mao finished speaking than Li Mingrui lifted the hem of his robe, entered, and bowed to Li Mao. "Father!"

Li Mao, sitting under the lamp with a somber and weary look, asked, "Are you aware?"

"I’m aware!" Li Mingrui also sat across from Li Mao, took the letter from the white-robed counselor, carefully read its contents, rubbed the paper with his fingers, and sniffed the ink’s scent.

The white-robed counselor looked up at Li Mao. "This should also be a warning from the Princess of Zhen, Prime Minister... The Princess is telling us that she indeed holds the letter. She is warning us to behave and not push her too hard. Otherwise, the Princess wouldn’t have chosen such a letter that leaves room for maneuver!"

Li Mao frowned deeply. "Now... how should we handle this?"

"At tomorrow’s morning court, someone will certainly attack the Left Prime Minister. It would be better for the Left Prime Minister to seek the Emperor and confess first! After all, when the Second Prince attempted rebellion years ago, the Left Prime Minister was credited with protecting His Majesty!" suggested the white-robed counselor.

"Father, this letter has already stirred up a frenzy. Tomorrow, Dadu City will be abuzz with discussions. Anyone can see that someone did this deliberately!" Li Mingrui looked up, his deep, dark eyes reflecting the flickering flames, and earnestly said to Li Mao, "I think, Father, you should deny it... refuse to admit that the letter is from you! Ask His Majesty to thoroughly investigate who framed you..."

"This isn’t obvious. This was done by the Princess of Zhen. If I cry out for justice and ask the Emperor to thoroughly investigate... and it leads to the Princess of Zhen, and she hands over all the letters..."

Li Mao, feeling vexed, interrupted his son’s words, but his voice suddenly paused midway, and he looked at his son.

The Emperor was already quite wary of the Bai family. If Bai Qingyan had handed the letter directly to the Emperor, it would have been easier to explain. But if Bai Qingyan waited until the Emperor found out and then handed it over, the Emperor would suspect the Bai family of having ulterior motives. From observing Bai Qingyan’s conduct, she wouldn’t be that foolish.

This was a method that would harm the enemy by ten thousand while losing eight thousand themselves. She wouldn’t use it unless it was a critical moment.