Chapter 1394: A Commoner's Insult

l gentry and officials.At first, those gentry and officials were enduring, trying to bribe Zhao the Official and collude with him. But after Zhao refused all temptations and killed a few officials who...Chapter 1394: A Humble Subject's Apologies

Zhou Ping'an's most ruthless aspect lies in that as long as he can achieve his goals, he will scheme against not only his enemies but also his own people, even himself.

Even if he knew the risks of this matter were immeasurable, beyond anyone's comprehension, he would still take them. He would do it even though no normal person could possibly consider such a risk.

For example, this time, he outmaneuvered King Ning, and even Li Chen and Zhou Changshou.

And right now, the third whip he's proposing effectively counts himself in as well.

Anyone with a functioning mind would know that proposing a plan to assassinate the crown prince is an utterly suicidal act.

To say Zhou Ping'an brought this upon himself is being generous.

Li Chen stared straight at Zhou Ping'an and said, "A person like you, being able to live until now is truly a miracle."

This is not sarcasm, but Li Chen's heartfelt words.

Zhou Ping'an is such a madman, it's highly probable that he died young, but he's still alive and well.

Zhou Ping'an bowed slightly and smiled, "I believe Your Highness is complimenting me."

Li Chen let out a cold snort and said, “From what you’re saying, if King Ning doesn't make a move, this palace would have to harm myself”

"No need for that, after all Your Highness is a priceless treasure."

After listening for half a day, Li Chen finally heard a human word from Zhou Ping'an's mouth.

But before these words could even take hold, Zhou Ping'an continued, "If the Prince doesn't make a move himself, then we'll find others to do it. There are countless people in this world who wish for the prince's demise."

Li Chen could no longer bear it and said, “Zhou Ping’an, this palace will truly chop you up!”

"Then please wait until Your Highness truly unifies the world and sweeps across the six realms of heaven and earth before you strike down your humble servant. Your servant will surely die with a smile, ready to give his life."

Zhou Ping'an answered without hesitation, even staring intently at Li Chen, and said: "My ideals and aspirations are the same as my second brother's, that is to find a wise ruler and bring peace for ten thousand generations."

As Your Highness said, my second brother believed the rightful ruler was King Ning. But in my eyes, Your Highness is the true Ming Lord. As long as I can assist You in achieving Your great ambitions, I will have no regrets.

Li Chen stared blankly at Zhou Ping'an, speechless.

After a long silence, he angrily said: "You two brothers are both crazy bastards."

Zhou Ping'an, however, pretended not to hear, and pressed, "Has Your Highness agreed"

Li Chen's eyes flickered, and he said in a low voice, "This is a serious matter, not something that can be decided so easily."

"Not to mention whether this plan could force King Ning to submit, if it's not handled well, this palace might even risk its life. Wouldn't that be a waste"

Zhou Ping'an said, "Are you afraid, Your Highness"

Li Chen sneered, "Even ants struggle to survive. With my status and position, wouldn't it be strange to fear death Who can guarantee that in the next life they will be reborn as a prince"

This caused Zhou Ping'an, who had been silently listening all along, to burst into laughter.

If anyone else were in this situation, they would more or less make excuses and find some other reason to get past it. But Li Chen not only didn't make excuses, but also answered frankly, leaving everyone speechless.

It was precisely this honesty that Zhou Changshou saw a stark difference between Li Chen and other officials.

He only laughed out loud, and when he saw Li Chen and Zhou Ping'an looking over, Zhou Changshou realized that his laughter was inappropriate at the moment. He gritted his teeth and bowed to Li Chen: "I beg your pardon."er voice down.Li Chen's hand not only didn't let go, but instead became even more unrestrained.She came in from the palace gate, and there was still a while to go.Zhao Qinglan's eyes widened, she thou...