Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Even though the emperor of Beixi was not someone who was easily deceived, it was impossible for such a large number of mineral developments to go unnoticed.

Xiao Zhan speculated: "Perhaps, the emperor kept the Cao family for some special considerations."

After hearing this, Jiang Xue silently pondered the meaning of this sentence.

Jiang Chen fell into deep thought, trying to understand the deeper meaning of it.

"It's rare that the three of you can sit together so quietly." Just then, Shangguan Jin walked into the room.

He deliberately did not notify them in advance, hoping to eavesdrop on what they were talking about.

However, to his surprise, the room was completely silent.

Seeing the contract on the table, his face darkened.

"Are these the documents that Cao Zhiqing gave to Cao Ling?" He picked up one of them and asked Jiang Xue.

Jiang Xue nodded in confirmation.

"How dare the Cao family secretly mine minerals and frantically accumulate wealth. They even dare to take the money that should belong to the national treasury for themselves." Shangguan Jin felt furious when he recalled that when the border suffered from drought and flood disasters not long ago, a group of conservative forces headed by the Cao family shirked their responsibilities and refused to donate a penny.

These greedy people only know how to exploit national resources but turn a blind eye to the suffering of the people. What is the need for them to exist?

"Your Highness, where are you going?" Seeing Shangguan Jin preparing to leave with the contracts, Jiang Xue immediately signaled Jiang Chen to stop him.

"We must inform father of this immediately. If these evidences are presented, the Cao family will be overthrown. Isn't this what we have always wished for?" As long as the Cao family falls, the conservatives will suffer a heavy blow, and his position as the crown prince will not be so shaky.

"But if you, the prince, submit this evidence now, although the Cao family will fall, things may not develop as you wish."

Jiang Xue's words made Shangguan Jin turn around.

"What does it mean?"

What did she mean by that? Why did she say that things would not go his way?

"Think about it, Prince. If you mine more than a dozen mines and you mine one every three months, there will definitely be overlaps within a year. A single mine may not attract attention, but if two or three mines are opened at the same time, do you think your father would not know about it?

In addition, even if the Cao family fell because of these evidences, it would only be a blow to the Cao family. The conservatives have existed since the founding of the country, and have a foundation of nearly a hundred years. The interests of various families are intricate.

Losing the Cao family has little impact on them, it is nothing more than losing a leader. It is not difficult to cultivate a new leading family, three years is enough.

If one Cao family falls, countless Cao families will stand up, and the newly appointed leading family will inevitably seek support from other families in order to consolidate its position. The prince should know the method better than me. "

Jiang Xue's analysis made Shangguan Jin gradually calm down and start to think seriously about her point of view.

She was right. If one Cao family falls, another Cao family will stand up.

He, Shangguan Jin, had an irreconcilable conflict with the conservatives because he was unwilling to be manipulated by them. Therefore, the most likely action that the new leading family would take would be to further suppress him or even attempt to abolish his position as crown prince.

"So what should I do next?"

This time, he did not call himself "Ben Gong" but used the word "I".

At this moment, he admired Jiang Xue and humbly asked for advice.

Xiao Zhan noticed the change in Shangguan Jin's attitude and smiled with pride.

Jiang Chen is also proud of his sister's intelligence.

"What is the core reason why the conservatives oppose the prince?" Jiang Xue looked directly at Shangguan Jin: "The behavior of any faction

They all have their reasons, and their reason is the Fourth Prince Shangguan Xi. They think Shangguan Xi is more suitable to be the emperor and can bring them more benefits. Therefore, under the guise of doing good for the country, they support Shangguan Xi and belittle you.

Once there is a crack in the relationship between them and Shangguan Xi, they will lose their legitimate reasons to oppose you without your help.

After all, who dares not to obey the king's orders when serving as a minister? Anyone who disrespects the king is guilty of treason, and you naturally have the right to punish them, and no one dares to say a word. "

"In other words, what I need to do now is to weaken their relationship with Shangguan Xi."

Shangguan Jin understood what she meant, and looking at the contract document in his hand, he seemed to comprehend something.

"But that alone is not enough."

Jiang Xue saw what he was thinking, so she added: "Don't forget what I said, it's impossible for father not to know about the Cao family's private mining. Think about it carefully and don't misunderstand father's intentions."

"Alas, speaking of which, I really envy you, Shangguan Jin, for having a good father who always considers you. If I also had a father like this, I wouldn't have to work so hard."

Seeing that Shangguan Jin was still a little confused, Xiao Zhan couldn't help but sigh.

"Father is paving the way for me..."

Shangguan Jin repeated this sentence in a low voice, his brows gradually relaxing.

The Cao family must remain stable before he ascends the throne, so that it can be his first political achievement after he ascends the throne! As for Shangguan Xi, he must be eliminated.

"Why is your Royal Brother looking at me like that?" During dinner, Jiang Chen kept staring at her. Jiang Xue felt a little uncomfortable and put down her chopsticks.

The emperor looked at her as if she was a stranger he met for the first time.

"What on earth did you go through in Beiling?" Jiang Chen's eyes were full of concern. He then glared at Xiao Zhan who was standing beside her with a calm expression, "Did someone from Beiling do something excessive to you? Otherwise, how could Xiaoxue become so cunning and deep-minded?"

He remembered the days in Changle Mountain. His sister was so innocent at that time and knew nothing about the ways of the world.

Now, she is adept at the game of power and intrigue. If she had not experienced any special changes, how could there be such a change?

"What's wrong with having some scheming? Do you want her to stay where she is forever and live under your protection? How long can you protect her? Can you always be with her? Some self-protection ability is necessary." Xiao Zhan said sincerely.

Although he was also saddened by Xiaoxue's experience, he was glad that she had learned many survival skills, so that at least when she encountered danger, she could protect herself until he came to rescue her.

Jiang Chen was speechless; Xiao Zhan's question left him unable to refute.

After all, he was separated from Xiaoxue after the Civil War and was unable to fulfill his responsibility as an older brother to protect his sister.

Indeed, things are unpredictable, and no one can guarantee that they will always be by her side to protect her. There will always be times when she has to face difficulties alone.

He just felt bad for what happened to his sister and felt guilty for not being able to protect her when she needed him.

"Royal brother, there is no need to blame yourself. There are many things in life that are beyond our control." Jiang Xue gently patted the back of her brother's hand and comforted him.

With his sister's comfort, Jiang Chen smiled helplessly and stroked her head lovingly.