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Chapter 613: Provoking, wanting more

"In that case, I will not force you to stay. I have been investigating the matter of the mad horses these past two days, and I have made some progress. Don't worry, you were implicated by me, and this matter has nothing to do with you. I will definitely give you an explanation and compensation for causing you trouble this time."

Jiang Youzhen almost lost his life, and the Fourth Prince really couldn't ignore it. Moreover, he wanted Jiang Youzhen to serve him, so it was necessary to sympathize with and comfort his subordinates and win their hearts.

Jiang Youzhen naturally didn't want to get involved in the affairs of the Fourth Prince's mansion. She had been refraining from asking because she didn't want to meddle in other people's business.

Now that she has entered the officialdom, the most urgent thing for her is to find a way to improve the emperor's favor. She no longer needs a stepping stone like the prince.

"My injury is minor, but the safety of Your Highness is serious. This person dared to attack in public, it must be because he had a rare opportunity to get close to Your Highness. There were many people that day, it was a good opportunity to attack, and by the way, he could put the blame on others and sow discord between Your Highness and everyone. It was like killing three birds with one stone."

Jiang Youzhen's words suddenly gave the second prince an idea. He had previously thought that the man had finally found an opportunity, but he had overlooked one point: what if he wanted to put the blame on someone else and alienate the relationship between him and someone else?

"You mean, they want to kill me and then pin the blame on the other people present? Even if I don't die, they can still alienate me from one of them?"

The fourth prince was very shocked. No matter who he suspected, it would be beneficial to the people in the dark. Because these people's families were a great help to him. No matter who he suspected, they would become enemies in the end. Those who hid in the dark would definitely make money.

Jiang Youzhen nodded, "It seems to be the case now!"

The Fourth Prince immediately thought of Zhang Xianwen, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, with whom he had met privately several times recently.

The fact that Zhang Xianwen's son Zhang Haolun competed with them in archery before was also a sign that the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue had the intention of surrendering.

But as far as he knew, the third brother had also been forming a clique recently. Some time ago, someone from Zhang Xianwen's clan was involved in the illegal sale of salt, and it was the third brother who settled the matter.

He knew about this because the Jiangnan Salt Circuit Censor impeached the Zhang family, but later found out that it was a plot against them. Although that family member was dismissed from his official position, it was not a big deal for the Zhang family.

In the end, he was reprimanded by his father, who said that he did not manage his family well. The case of selling illegal salt was still under investigation, but the Zhang family was removed.

Although whether to let the Zhang family go or not is just a matter of your father's decision, and your father does not want to investigate further, but you have to give them a way out, right?

But the Ministry of Revenue is the purse of the imperial court. How could he just watch the Zhang family being won over by the third brother?

Therefore, he has been in close contact with the Zhang family during this period of time in order to intercept the third brother.

His eyes narrowed slightly. Could it be that the third brother knew his plan and was planning to attack him?

If he rode that horse without any precautions, even if he didn't die from the fall, he would at least suffer serious injuries.

The Fourth Prince's mind suddenly turned to a lot of things, and he quickly analyzed the motives of the people present.

On that day, Crown Prince Zhao Chi of Rong State and Crown Prince Zhao Yin of Chun County came together. Since Zhao Yin was a frequent visitor to the mansion, it was not surprising that he brought his cousin Zhao Chi along.

Although Zhao Chi was reluctant at the time, Zhao Yin insisted on dragging him over, so it was not suspicious.

As for Zhao Yin, Prince Chun was an uncertain factor. Zhao Yin and he were good friends, but Prince Chun preferred the third brother. However, they would not fight over this matter.

Luo Jinqiu, who was from the family of the Minister of Rites, was one of our own, there was no need to doubt him.

Because he and the Luo family are tied together, the court also believes that the Luo family depends on him.

That left Zhang Haolun and Li Dongsheng. He turned around and glanced at Li Dongsheng. This guy was unlikely. The Li family had secretly joined him, and Li Dongsheng was working for him.

In the end, only Zhang Haolun was left, and this guy was even more impossible. Because the Zhang family had not yet taken sides, he still had to win over the Zhang family. Besides, it was completely meaningless for the Zhang family to take action against him, after all, they were not at the point of being incompatible.

After thinking about it, we are all family, so it is totally impossible!

As for Jiang Youzhen, that is even more nonsense.

Suddenly, he thought of the only most likely outsider present, Fang Zhongyi.

Thinking of this, he looked at Jiang Youzhen with suspicion.

"Do you know Fang Zhongyi?" The Fourth Prince thought it would be better to ask directly. He didn't think Jiang Youzhen would attack him, but did Jiang Youzhen really know Fang Zhongyi?

"I made friends with him before. He is quite capable and dedicated to the country. He wanted to work for the court, but unfortunately he has never been recognized for his talent. In fact, before I came here, I wanted to introduce him to Your Highness, but this incident happened and I didn't have time to mention it."

Jiang Youzhen no longer concealed the fact that in the original book, she saw that Fang Zhongyi was a fierce general under the Fourth Prince, but after traveling through time, she really didn't know much about Fang Zhongyi's character.

Moreover, during the time when she was taking the exam, the other party might have other opportunities and secretly joined forces. She really had no idea which side he might have joined.

Thinking of this, Jiang Youzhen couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

She might have taken it for granted. Even if it was the direction in the book, she had come here and this was the real world. The future of these people might not necessarily follow the direction in the original book. She was too careless.

Although it is unknown whether Fang Zhongyi actually did it, this incident sounded a wake-up call to Jiang Youzhen. We cannot rely too much on the plot in the book, after all, she changed the trajectory of many people around her.

She could see that Fang Zhongyi wanted to get close to the Fourth Prince. She had previously thought that it was for his future, but how could she know if Fang Zhongyi was plotting or assassinating him?

No matter what, Jiang Youzhen felt that Fang Zhongyi needed to be investigated.

"I have sent people to investigate Fang Zhongyi these past two days. If he has no ill intentions, I am not afraid to give him a chance."

The fourth prince was still thinking about the suspect in his mind. Could it really be Prince Chun? Originally, Zhao Yin insisted on being close to him, which made him suspicious.

"There are not only these few people present, but there may be other followers as well. Your Highness should be careful!"

Jiang Youzhen didn't think about it anymore. Anyway, let the Fourth Prince worry about this matter! They didn't have equal information, so she didn't need to worry about something that was not hers.

With a lot on his mind, the Fourth Prince did not try to keep Jiang Youzhen. After instructing someone to send Jiang Youzhen back safely, he turned around and left in a hurry.

Jiang Youzhen was lost in thought, and suddenly he realized something, and it clicked.

I heard that Prince Chun was on good terms with the Third Prince, but Prince Chun's son Zhao Yin had always liked to stick to the Fourth Prince since he was a child. Could it be that the man's goal was to make the two families completely hostile? Was it actually the Fourth Prince and Prince Chun who were driving the wedge between them?

Since Prince Chun did not stop the Fourth Prince from being friendly with Zhao Yin, isn't this just wanting to leave a way out for himself?

After pondering for a while and thinking of some details, Jiang Youzhen finally figured it out, but she did not tell the Fourth Prince.