"Does he think I'm not dying fast enough?" Looking at the imperial edict where every line demanded that she preside over the court administration, along with the tokens of the various military departments in her hand, Chu Qingmeng laughed out of sheer exasperation. Didn't he know that his officials detested nothing more than women interfering in politics? Moreover, she was not of royal blood—not to mention anyone else, Mo Chenfeng would be the first to suspect her of plotting to usurp the throne.
"Eleventh Master said that given the Fifth Floor and Qianji Pavilion's control over the court, he trusts you. He asked me to convey to you that one cannot catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's den. Although this move is perilous, the odds of success are high. He asks you, Master, to remain calm and composed."
"..." Chu Qingmeng felt a slight headache coming on. "Tell him this won't work. Have Chong Si take his place instead. He can hide in the shadows and watch; there's really no need to risk his own life. Besides, that brainless Sixteenth has absolutely no way of coming up with such a roundabout scheme; there's someone else pulling the strings behind the scenes. Have your people investigate, and while you're at it, keep an eye on the recent movements of the Third and Fifth Princes. As for Seventeen, take action there as soon as possible."
Chapter 489