Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Chapter 119 Breaking the situation

catastrophe

Just as Princess Shen was planning a larger-scale operation, shocking news suddenly broke from the palace—the Crown Prince was gravely ill, looking gaunt and barely able to manage the palace. This news undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the palace. The balance within the court instantly collapsed, and everyone's attention was instantly focused on the Crown Prince.

Princess Shen's brows arched slightly, but she remained calm. She had long anticipated that something would happen to the Crown Prince at this critical moment. After all, he had always been in poor health, and many in the palace had rumors of his frequent illnesses, even signs of premature death. His sudden illness was the perfect opportunity for her to capitalize on her strengths.

However, the changing situation also prompted the Third Prince to speed up his actions. He began to extend an olive branch to the powerful people in the palace, trying to seize the opportunity to win over more people. Princess Shen did not sit idly by. She decided not to rely solely on Feng Jing's intelligence and decided to personally meet with the Third Prince who had once treated her coldly.

On a dark and windy night, Princess Shen quietly arrived at the Third Prince's residence with several of her confidants. She had intended to engage in a profound confrontation with the Third Prince during this meeting, to see if he could truly understand his situation.

"The princess is indeed decisive." A complex light flashed in the third prince's eyes as he greeted her.

Princess Shen smiled slightly and raised her chin gracefully: "Third Prince, you are too polite. After meeting him today, I have a new understanding of the atmosphere in the Prince's Mansion."

The Third Prince's eyes darkened, knowing that Princess Shen was referring to the palace rumors. He stood at the palace gate, watched Princess Shen enter, and then personally led her into the reception room of the mansion.

"The princess has arrived at the right time. The prince is seriously ill, and many people have begun to plan their own escape routes. Now the situation is complicated, and I, the third prince, will no longer remain silent." The third prince's voice was steady, but revealed a bit of sharpness.

Princess Shen smiled calmly and sat down casually. "Your Highness is right. The situation is indeed complicated. However, no matter who sits on the throne, it will ultimately be a power struggle among several parties. Third Prince, if you want to maintain your high position, you will inevitably need to make more sacrifices and choices."

The Third Prince was silent for a moment, a sinister look flashing across his eyes. "I understand what you mean, Princess. If I don't choose the right direction, I'm afraid I'll end up being just a pawn on someone else's chessboard. And Princess, since you're here, perhaps we can discuss cooperation."

Princess Shen gently put down the teacup in her hand, her eyes becoming more profound. "Cooperation? Why does the Third Prince want to cooperate with me? Do you think I don't have my own ambitions?"

The Third Prince sneered, "I know your ambitions, Princess, but I'm the only one in this palace who can help you realize them. Furthermore, I've already guessed your relationship with the Crown Prince. Princess, you have some plans in mind. How can you let the Crown Prince rule alone?"

Princess Shen pursed her lips, having already made a decision in her heart: "In that case, we will cooperate, but you must understand that no one can play tricks on me. The Crown Prince is no longer my opponent. You can be my partner, but you can never surpass my position."

Her words carried a deep sense of pressure, and the Third Prince also sensed the coldness in her words. He lowered his head and pondered for a moment, finally nodding: "I understand, Princess. Cooperation is cooperation."

A far-sighted political alliance was forged. The two stood shoulder to shoulder on the same front, seemingly in partnership, yet behind the scenes lay a power struggle each aware of. Princess Shen knew that any misstep in this game could lead to her immediate downfall. Therefore, she had to be extremely cautious, never letting anyone see her true intentions.

Chapter 120: Rising Storm