John’s brother was voraciously eating delicious food when he noticed that Wei, the manager, seemed off. He mumbled to Zhang Fang, “What’s going on?” “Someone from the George family has come. They seem to be looking for trouble,” Zhang Fang replied, putting down his chopsticks, his expression showing concern. “…
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Chapter 164: The Queen’s Resolve
This scene was brilliantly arranged. The assassin first aimed at the queen during a feast, but John was prepared and shielded her, taking the queen’s embrace to evade the bullets. Then, as the assassin attempted to escape, he kidnapped the young prince as a hostage. Like a true warrior, John…
Chapter 137: A Turn of Events
Everything unfolded smoothly, just as Zhang Fang had anticipated. At this point, the second prince felt an immense pressure. Because a real coup was about to take place! Just when everyone thought tonight’s drama had come to an end, the deposed crown prince returned to the Eastern Palace, summoning all…
Chapter 134: Tensions Rise in the Imperial Palace
However, the assassin was swinging at air! The Third Prince was not at the Blue Mountain Temple at all! The news returned to the East Palace, and the Crown Prince was anxious inside. “The Third Brother must have received the news and returned to the capital already!” If he didn’t…
Chapter 131: The Thunderous Reckoning
It seems the Crown Prince is about to abandon Lady Liang’s family. For the first time, the Crown Prince shows such decisiveness. If this were the past, the Emperor would surely be satisfied. Yet now, it feels unsettling, as though he has struck at cotton and gained no real damage…
Chapter 122: A Dangerous Game
After listening, the emperor nodded in satisfaction, fully relaxing his guard against Zhang Fang. It seemed Zhang Fang was indeed the virtuous gentleman as rumored! Although Zhang Fang had reported Xu Chang, he had dispelled the emperor’s suspicions. As long as Zhang Fang stayed away from the court and did…