Chapter 1083: Long Live the Crown Princess <<<

Chapter 1083: Long Live the Crown Princess <<<
Chen Tong may not be as intelligent, but that doesn't mean he's stupid.
Even a complete idiot wouldn't be able to become the commander of the Jinyiwei and rise to the second-highest position in Dongchang.
Moreover, he's now the top figure in the Dongchang.
So after a brief moment of thought, Chen Tong understood that his previous question had upset the prince.
This frightened Chen Tong greatly, and he was especially grateful for Su Zhen Ting's help.
Su ZhenTing waved his hand and said, "It's just a small favor, nothing to make a fuss about."
"Chen Chih-hsi merely needs to understand that serving under the prince requires constantly gauging his intentions and comprehending the meaning behind every word he speaks. Only then can one serve him more effectively."
Chen Tong nodded and said, "Understood, General Su. Thank you."
Su Zhen-ting saw Chen Tong hesitating to speak, so he said, “Chen Commander, is there anything else?”

But whenever one finds oneself in a situation where one should or shouldn't speak, it's often an urge they can't resist.
Indeed, Chen Tong smacked his lips and whispered, “General Su, don’t you feel that after tonight, the Lord's personality has changed a little... more like the Saint?”
Chen Tong's words startled Su Zhen Ting.
He had a vague feeling something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.
Right now, when Chen Tong said this, he immediately understood.
Indeed, Li Chen is still Li Chen, but his thoughts seem clearer than before, his decisions more decisive, and his methods crueler.
Most importantly, he had acquired a certain quality that had been very faint in him before, the emperor's absolute ruthlessness.
This is a good thing for a prince who might take over the throne and become emperor at any time.

But to onlookers, it might not be so clear.
"Sighing, Su Zhen Ting said: “Commander Chen, it's best not to dwell on these trivial matters. Our immediate priority is to complete the task at hand. Dawn will be here soon. You should send someone to collect the body of Marquis Wuding and then quickly arrange for a plan to capture the culprit. If anything goes wrong with this matter, His Highness will be furious.”"
Chen Tong's expression turned serious. He bowed respectfully to Su Zhen Ting and rushed into the rain, hurriedly ordering his men to begin their task.
Su Zhen Ting came to the eaves, looking at the dark sky where heavy rain was still pouring, he sighed and murmured, "I don't know how long this rain will last?"
"The reckoning has just begun, this will be a long and turbulent period that could last for years."
On the way back to Donggong, Li Chen said to Su Jinpa beside him.
Su Jinpa and Li Chen walked side by side, saying, "Many people will die."
"Yes."
Li Chen answered decisively.
Tonight, hundreds will be purged.
As they spoke, the Eastern Palace was just within reach.
Today, the East Palace is decorated with lanterns and colorful banners.
Seeing the Donggong decorated with festive celebrations, both Li Chen and Su Jinping felt as if they were in another world.
Only then did they realize that today was their wedding day.
"His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess have arrived!"
With a single cry, the sound of rain was subdued, drawing everyone from inside the East Palace.
Previously returned Zhao Rui led the way, followed by eunuchs and maidservants from the East Palace. On the other side stood Xu Junlou and He Kun, along with other officials of the East Palace. They knelt on both sides of the East Palace main gate, respectfully shouting: "Welcome His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess."
"Your Highness, a thousand years of life, a thousand years of life, a thousand thousand years of life."
"Long live the Crown Princess, long live, long live!"