side doors. The main gate was only opened for guests of the highest honor as a gesture of respect. However, the main gate of General's Mansion had remained closed for many years.As the main gate open...Chapter 456 So What

Li Yinhu thought the saintess must have some serious mental illness.

This abacus calculation is too good, so good that it makes one look like a fool.

This is indeed effective, with a very high success rate, almost guaranteed. But the problem lies in the aftermath.

He cooperated with the White Lotus Sect in doing this, because he saw an opportunity for the Cabinet and the Eastern Palace to fight each other, allowing him to thrive amidst the chaos. If he plays his cards right, becoming the ultimate beneficiary is entirely possible.

At least the situation won't get worse than it is now.

The saintess' plan involved immediately discarding him.

Only if Li Yinhu agrees would it be considered a ghost sighting.

"You used my identity to enter the palace and assassinated the Empress. Then you ran away, where do you think I can run to This plan is absolutely impossible."

Then I'll give you a slap.

Faced with Li Yinhu's questioning and refusal, the Holy Maiden seemed to have been prepared for it.

She calmly said, "As long as King Zhao is near death, no one will suspect that this has anything to do with King Zhao. Even if there is, King Zhao will be the innocent one."

Li Yinhu finally understood the White Lotus Sect's calculations.

Kill the Empress, and then seriously injure yourself. That way, you can wash your hands of any suspicion to the greatest extent possible.

But...

“Zhao Xuanji and the Crown Prince are both exceptionally intelligent individuals. Such tactics might be effective against ordinary people, but they would likely have little impact on them.”

So what

The saintess seemed impatient. "As long as there is no direct evidence, Zhao Xuanji will still place more suspicion on the Eastern Palace," she said. "King Zhao wants to achieve great things, but he doesn't even have the courage for this. How can he compete with the Crown Prince for the throne"

As soon as these words left his mouth, Li Yinhu was so angry that he gritted his teeth and shouted, “It’s easy for you to say that, you only want to achieve your own goals, but you don't have to worry about the trouble that follows afterwards. But this palace has to consider it!”

"So what if we worry"

The Holy Maiden said coldly, "King Zhao need only weigh whether this matter, if successful, would bring him more benefits or harm. We certainly wish to achieve our own goals, but King Zhao also has greater ambitions, does he not Will the Dragon Throne simply fall from the heavens if we do nothing, take no risks, and merely sit here in Zhao's Palace"

Li Yinhu was speechless after being criticized.

"King Zhao, please give me a definitive answer. I can wait, but the sect cannot." The Saintess said.

Li Yinhu was feeling agitated and frustrated. “What’s the point of rushing me This is a serious matter, and I need some time to think it over.”

"Having paused for half a cup of tea, King Zhao should have an answer by now." The Saintess pressed forward step by step.

Li Yinhu's breath hitched. He wanted to get angry, but facing the saintess who was so cold that even fire couldn't touch her, all the anger in his belly vanished.

Gritting his teeth, Li Yinhu asked, “When do we strike”

"The sooner the better, it must be done within three days."

The saintess, seeing Li Yinhu frowning and seeming hesitant to speak, continued, “The last time we had such a meticulous plan, but in the end it all fell apart. It seems that using the fastest and most ruthless way to catch our opponent off guard is more effective. This assassination is far less difficult than assassinating the prince, so there’s no need for too much preparation; just strike directly.”

Li Yinhu's temples throbbed with anger, he quickly took a moment to think and then said: "At the earliest it will have to be the day after tomorrow. Because today and tomorrow are days when, according to tradition, the Empress leads the palace ladies in chanting scriptures and praying for the emperor's well-being. It is not suitable to take action these two days."r, Li Yuntao himself would absolutely never admit to this kind of thing.For Zhao Xuanji, the Ninth Prince was though his most satisfactory puppet, but since he had already been lost, to be angry about...