Chapter 252
On the other hand, Lee Bohan had never once taken into account that Chu Xiang would even think of seizing the throne away from him with just how fast his power and influence had expanded over the past five years. Chu Xiang’s caravan had also assisted him with various tasks in secret and delivered countless ssages for him. Moreover, her status as the witch concubine had spared him many troubles, so much so that even Concubine Yu gradually began to lose her initial arrogance and no longer ddled in their affairs.
Although it might seem rather unfilial of him, without Concubine Yu as the person-in-charge of the house, Lee Bohan could guarantee that his residence had been cleaned out from all corners. Thus, he would never have to worry about being assassinated during his sleep anymore. Since Chu Xiang cleared him of any fears of troubles in the rear, he was naturally willing to pamper her to the fullest extent. Unfortunately, no matter how he tried to hint at her, she would always insist on keeping their relationship an act. As such, he began wondering if she even saw him as a man.
Over these years, the influence of the rebel army had clearly increased while the imperial court was starting to show signs of crumbling. In spite of that, the incompetent emperor still did not show any signs of changing as a ruler as he continued doing things that incited the hatred of the masses.
Chu Yiru arranged one of his n in the imperial court to induce the incapable ruler of a certain action—to execute all the criminals who had been banished to the frontier. As everyone knew, Concubine Qin was the daughter of the previous Grand Chancellor, whose entire family had been exiled to the frontier. If the emperor were to order such a decree without thinking matters through, wouldn’t he essentially be ordering for the execution of Concubine Qin’s entire family?
Around this ti, rumors began spreading, stating how Concubine Qin had written a pleading letter to the emperor, asking for him to spare the Chu Family. However, when had the emperor ever cared about such matters? Not fond of the Prince of Qin’s attitude, he stubbornly adhered to his initial decree, not intending to change it just because of the Prince of Qin.
Upon receiving the emperor’s response, Lee Bohan dashed out in anger and imdiately led his army to the frontier region while criticizing the emperor for his intolerable bullying. This ti, he even intended to get justice for the humiliation suffered by Concubine Qin back then.
Ever since ancient tis, a good reason had always been necessary to justify a rebellion. On the surface, the emperor could always be seen to be rather fond of the Prince of Qin, and the Prince of Qin had never been soone to care about anything. However, he obviously could not ntion that he had been plotting sothing behind the emperor’s back the entire ti. Thus, what better excuse to use than being angry on behalf of your beloved?
In other words, the Prince of Qin was demanding that the emperor make up for everything he did to Concubine Qin. If the emperor ever gave in, wouldn’t it essentially be the sa as him apologizing to both the Prince of Qin and the concubine whom he had once abandoned? Naturally, the incompetent ruler would not do such humiliating things. Absolutely furious at Lee Bohan’s behavior, he felt as if he had been played and instantly dispatched an army of troops to pressure him.
With the imperial troops marching towards him, Lee Bohan would of course fight back. And just like that, the Prince of Qin erged as yet another opposition to the imperial court.
Fully understanding Lee Bohan’s actions, the commanders of the rebel army secretly cursed at him for being such a cunning fox. To have actually had them battle in the front for all these years while secretly building up such a large army that could not be easily antagonized. And since the Prince of Qin possessed the blood of the imperial family, great talents of the ti would be more likely attracted to their army instead, which would beco a great threat.
But no matter how much anyone feared Lee Bohan, he already had the whole kingdom dancing in his hands. No one would be able to stop him now. Imdiately after dispatching his troops, he had, in a flash, taken over seven cities and raised the Flag of Qin up high. It was commonly ntioned that the Prince of Qin would often have a rchant called Lin Mu next to him as his personal “wallet”. While there might have been so who envied the Prince of Qin for having such a genius by his side, they could nevertheless not help but praise him for treating this Lin Mu person in a courteous manner, as if he was his real brother.
Upon going back inside the tent with Lee Bohan, Chu Xiang took off her wig and let her silky black hair fall. She then said while washing her face, “Phew! I can finally get so rest. I won’t be following you here next ti. Do you even know how much the army provisions cost? I’m certainly busy earning money.”
Lee Bohan replied helplessly, “I thought you enjoyed taking a look at the battlefield. Don’t you like doing things out of the ordinary? Other won would never get the chance to co here.”
Chu Xiang laid down on the bed with her eyes shut. “With so many people watching attentively, don’t bla if my identity gets leaked.”
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