Ying Zheng suddenly stopped, his expression grave. "Among all the princes, he is the only one who shares my temperament: seemingly calm on the surface, but truly startling beneath."
"He appears idle, yet he has already seized control over various factions within the court. The Meng brothers have long supported him; Meng Tian will surely drink with him upon returning home. Wang Li commands the Hundred Battles Armored Cavalry and maintains close ties with Qin Lan. As for Zhao Gao, you yourself even recommended a guard to challenge him on his behalf. With just these factions alone, do you still think he is weak? Behind him lies the true master of the game."
Though his voice was low, it was filled with majesty. The Sword Saint was shocked; upon careful reflection, he found it to be exactly as the Emperor had said.
Chapter 50