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"Gao Shuo is of royal blood. If the coup succeeds, he will naturally become the new emperor, as everyone expects. Do you think that by then, Gao Shuo will still spare Prime Minister Qi?" Gao Zhai said. "Prime Minister Qi has served three reigns; he must understand this."
"What do you mean..." I murmured, my brow furrowing slightly as a wave of unease washed over me.
"Exactly. If Prime Minister Qi changes his mind at the last moment and catches the rebel Gao Shuo off guard, he could seize him in one fell swoop. He would achieve great merit, and Gao Shuo's military power would fall into his hands. At that point, he could find an opportunity to force Gao Zhai to abdicate. With the Gao family without heirs, he could ascend to the throne with legitimacy."
I stood up and walked firmly to Gao Zhai, my steps resolute. "And what about you? Will you just wait for Gao Shuo and Prime Minister Qi to settle their score while sitting idly by?"
Gao Zhai looked at me and smiled. "I've said it before; I don't care about the throne. Regardless of whether it's me or Gao Shuo who becomes emperor, you will be safe. As for Prime Minister Qi... Ha, he won't have that chance." His smile carried a hint of confidence and mystery.
I stood up and walked toward the door of the hall. Just as I pushed it open, I was stopped by a guard who extended his arm to block my way.
"Take Consort Rong back to the palace," Gao Zhai said without looking up, his head bent over the documents on the desk.
I struggled fiercely against the guard's grip, twisting my body violently. In a moment of carelessness, I collided with a column inside the hall, blood oozing from my forehead as I gasped in pain.
Gao Zhai quickly rose and approached me, concern etched on his face.
He frowned and shouted, "Why can't you just listen to me for once? The Duke Rong's mansion is extremely dangerous tonight; Prime Minister Qi has secretly trained assassins for over ten years, and they are lying in wait at Duke Rong's mansion tonight! If you go..."
"I'm not afraid. If Gao Shuo dies, Chaoge will not survive either," I replied decisively, my tone resolute and my eyes filled with a determination that defied death.
He fell silent for a long moment before letting out a deep sigh and shaking his head helplessly.
"Chaoge, if I had met you first back then, would you..."
"No."
I interrupted him, gently caressing my lower abdomen, a warmth surged from within, and a hint of a happy smile appeared on my face. "He would make me happy, he would gift me wooden carvings, compose poetry and paint... all things I love. And you? Besides using your status to impose on others, what else can you do?"
Gao Zhai stood there, a flicker of light passing through his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his face, tinged with a hint of bitterness and relief.
"I see now... Heh, I understand." He said as he rose and walked out of the hall. Turning back to glance at me, he raised his hand. "Send Consort Rong back to the palace and take good care of her."
I was escorted back to my chambers by the guards.
From Gao Zhai's tone, it seemed he had been prepared for this. Whether it was Gao Shuo or Prime Minister Qi's movements, he was well aware of everything.
I couldn't help but smile wryly; all this time, everyone in the court regarded Gao Zhai as an incompetent ruler without virtue or talent.
In my impression, Gao Zhai was merely a taciturn prince who spent his days indulging in frivolities.
Perhaps we all underestimated Gao Zhai. Even with a coup on the brink, he remained so relaxed; he must have complete confidence.
Regardless of whether Gao Shuo or Prime Minister Qi emerged victorious, he could sit back and reap the benefits.
I must tell Gao Shuo.
But how could I get out with the guards of Gao Zhai stationed outside?
As I hesitated, the door suddenly swung open, and a palace maid entered, bringing medicine and placing it on the table.
I quietly approached her from behind and struck her on the back of the head with the Jade Pillow. My hand trembled slightly, but my movements were swift.
She let out a small grunt before collapsing to the floor.
I quickly changed into the maid's clothes and ran toward the palace gate, hiding the decree that appointed me as a consort from Gao Zhai in my sleeve.
Claiming I was going out on official business, the guards at the gate looked at the dark yellow imperial edict, embroidered with dragon patterns on the back, and without any suspicion, they opened the gate. I kept my head down and hurried out of the palace.
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