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Melan Prince spoke from the heart, accompanied by some gestures that showcased both scholarly demeanor and decisive action, leaving a profound impact on those present.
“Prince, the situation has reached this point, and with the decree about to be announced, I believe there is nothing more to be done. As for any attempts by you and the princess to obstruct Kalan Prince's ascension, I will never agree to that,” stated the War Minister firmly. While he could engage in friendly conversation with Princess Zhulan and Melan Prince, conspiring against Kalan Prince was absolutely unacceptable.
“No, War Minister, you are mistaken. No matter how far things have gone, there is always room for redemption; it is not as hopeless as you believe,” Melan Prince replied, shaking his head.
The War Minister narrowed his eyes and pursed his lips, his expression shifting repeatedly. He said sternly, “Prince, you and the princess should remain sensible. I will not allow Kalan Prince's coronation ceremony to be disrupted. We may be old friends and ruler and minister now, but if you continue to argue, I fear we will no longer have that friendship or relationship.”
Melan Prince had brought up the issue of usurpation right away and faced strong opposition from the War Minister. The latter made his stance clear: he only supported Kalan Prince, and nothing would change that.
“War Minister, your words are misguided. Public matters are public matters, and private matters are private matters; how can they be mixed together? I know you are reluctant to discuss the issue of usurpation, but aren’t we in a similar position? Being born into a royal family comes with many unavoidable circumstances; how could one possibly control everything?” Melan Prince argued.
This statement was undeniably true; being born into a royal family meant a life filled with helplessness. The same applied to the War Minister, who held the position of Grand Marshal of the Army, commanding both North and South. Yet even he could not control certain matters.
As the saying goes, it is lonely at the top. Once one chooses this path, one must be prepared for various uncertainties.
“Your loyalty to my brother Prince Kaoran is admirable, comparable to that of Zhuge and Peng Ju. Even if it means facing death on the battlefield, you would not hesitate. However, my brother’s heart is like that of a wolf; once he ascends to the throne, he may not treat you kindly. Your fate may end up like that of Guan Zhong and Le Yi, who were powerful ministers in ancient times but ultimately met tragic ends,” Melan Prince appealed emotionally.
He moved both emotionally and rationally in his argument. He even compared the loyalty of the War Minister to that of ancient loyal subjects like Zhuge and Peng Ju, who ultimately died with regrets.
Furthermore, he likened the abilities of the War Minister to those of Guan Zhong and Le Yi, both renowned ministers in ancient times who contributed significantly to state-building.
However, there was a risk; Kalan Prince, overconfident and ruthless, could become a tyrant obsessed with indulgence over time.
The old ministers who had once supported him might not have good outcomes themselves—a truth that has existed throughout history. For instance, while they aided Emperor Liu Bang in becoming emperor, both Han Xin and Xiao He were ultimately treated as political enemies and executed.
Melan Prince referenced many historical examples in his speech, subtly criticizing Kalan Prince’s style. Indeed, rumors of extravagance often circulated from the palace regarding Kalan Prince, yet they were never addressed.
One could only imagine whether after growing up, Kalan Prince would still consider national affairs seriously or become increasingly reckless in wielding power—another tyrant like King Zhou of Shang—leading to the downfall of the Yushan Kingdom.
After hearing Melan Prince’s words, a glimmer appeared in the eyes of the War Minister, indicating he was beginning to waver. This was not something that required much thought; it had long been established that high achievements can lead to jealousy from rulers. It was common for kings to turn against loyal ministers who had served them faithfully.
Now, while helping Kalan Prince achieve great things, the War Minister could not guarantee that once he became king, he wouldn’t turn against him out of paranoia—who could predict such outcomes?
What Melan Prince said was not intended to incite real conflict but rather to caution the War Minister against aligning himself with the wrong person lest he embark on an irreversible path.
At this moment, the War Minister stood still, his hands resting vertically at his sides, occasionally closing his eyes in deep thought, seemingly making a difficult decision. However, how complex were the War Minister's thoughts? How could he be easily swayed by just a few words?
The situation had reached a critical point; even a slight tilt towards either side could determine success or failure.
Princess Zhulan and Melan Prince exchanged glances, their emotions fluctuating inexplicably. After all, this was the key moment that would decide victory or defeat. Whether they could win over the War Minister depended on what happened now.
Princess Zhulan took a step forward and said, "War Minister, make your decision quickly. You must agree, whether you want to or not. This princess has her ways to deal with you; I’m not afraid of any tricks you might play."
Princess Zhulan spoke with authority, intending to intimidate the War Minister. They had already used enough kind words; if they continued down that path, they would only risk saying too much.
Conversely, changing tactics to apply some pressure on the War Minister might prompt him to make a decision immediately, potentially yielding unexpected results.
Princess Zhulan was perceptive and had her own methods in dealing with matters. Her actions were certainly justified.
Seeing Princess Zhulan suddenly stand up to intimidate the War Minister, Melan Prince nodded slightly in approval of her approach.
After listening to both Melan Prince and Princess Zhulan, the War Minister remained silent and expressionless. Even when threatened by Princess Zhulan, it seemed as if he hadn’t heard anything at all.
At this point, the war remained stubbornly unyielding like a rock. It appeared that even the combined efforts of Melan Prince and Princess Zhulan had little effect on him, which was understandably frustrating.
Just then, someone outside came to report, saying through the tent, "Report to the War Minister: someone outside has brought a decree from Kalan Prince to see you. Our brothers couldn’t stop him and were injured in the process."
Upon hearing this, the War Minister abruptly stood up, his eyes shining with clarity as if he had awakened from his earlier indecision. Seeing this situation unfold, both Princess Zhulan and Melan Prince felt a sense of foreboding.
Kalan Prince's people had arrived; did that mean their plans were all in vain? Moreover, their conspiracy and movements had been exposed, which was extremely dangerous.
Princess Zhulan and Melan Prince exchanged shocked glances, unsure of what to do next.
"It’s someone close to Kalan Prince named Dolandor. He is a Qi Gong Master released from the deepest part of Yushan Kingdom's prison. He has taken many lives and was sentenced to death; however, Kalan Prince released him due to urgent need for talent and helped him clear his record for use," explained the War Minister.
The person who came seeking an audience with the War Minister bearing Kalan Prince's decree was Dolandor. He had been released from Yushan Kingdom's deepest prison after committing numerous murders and being sentenced to death. Yet Kalan Prince needed talent urgently and thus freed him while helping him clear his record for employment.
"There’s no time left; we need to hide here." At this critical moment, the War Minister said while pointing at a clothing rack beside him where a large set of Black Iron armor hung that could accommodate two people.
The Burrowing Shuttle swiftly vanished at that moment from Red-Topped Pavilion as Princess Zhulan and Melan Prince quickly jumped behind the Black Iron armor, using Unity of Man to conceal their presence.
Just as they settled in their hiding spot, the curtain of Red-Topped Pavilion was lifted, revealing a tall man with a robust build and fierce appearance entering.
This person was extremely rude, unable to wait for the guard's announcement and barging in on his own. Moreover, he had injured the soldiers of the War Minister. Behind him, there were still soldiers holding long spears and machetes.
The soldiers who had been beaten were furious and wanted nothing more than to kill this man on the spot. However, they were now in the General's Camp, and seeking revenge was impossible; they could only let the General take charge.
"War Minister, long time no see." As Dolandor appeared, he immediately greeted the War Minister with a wicked smile, and judging by his demeanor, it seemed he had come specifically to ambush the War Minister.
A look of displeasure flashed across the War Minister's face. He suppressed his anger and waved his hand to signal the soldiers to withdraw, leaving only the War Minister and Dolandor in the large tent.
Once the soldiers left, the War Minister slammed his hand down on the Black Iron Table with such force that it left a large handprint.
The War Minister shouted angrily, "Dolandor, you madman! Who gave you permission to barge in here at this time? This is the General's Camp; please show some respect. If it weren't for Kalan Prince's sake, this would be your burial ground."
The War Minister was extremely furious. Dolandor had intruded into his General's Tent without notice more than once and had continuously injured his soldiers. Such a person was simply worse than an animal.
The War Minister understood that Kalan Prince needed talents urgently and required a group of Death Warriors who were not registered and had no background to help him with assassination tasks.
There were several death row inmates like Dolandor who had been released from prison. However, in the War Minister's eyes, he looked down upon these people and despised them from the bottom of his heart.
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