Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 1212: Chapter 1122: The Female Prime Minister 60

”Someone ambushed?” Yin Shuangshuang frowned. It shouldn’t be!

Many people want Wang Zhongxuan dead, but the only ones truly capable of killing him are the Eldest Prince and Xie Wenhao.

Then there’s the Third Prince, who meddles in chaos, indifferent to Wang Zhongxuan’s life or death.

Currently, the Eldest Prince is utterly defeated, and the Third Prince is frightened by the Eldest Prince’s rebellion and is keeping a low profile.

Xie Wenhao should also be feeling the Emperor’s pressure, likely overwhelmed thinking of how to weather this storm, and might not even remember Wang Zhongxuan, who no longer poses a threat.

Moreover, even if Xie Wenhao cared, he shouldn’t have many people left, since the Emperor has been making significant moves lately.

If it’s not the Eldest Prince, the Third Prince, or Xie Wenhao, why would anyone else want to ambush Wang Zhongxuan?

The road is quite deserted at this moment, empty except for our convoy of carriages. These people can’t be mistaken about their target; clearly, they’re here for Wang Zhongxuan.

Yin Shuangshuang took a deep breath, turned to Wang Zhongxuan: ”Grandfather, are you sure that the only powerful people you have offended are the Eldest Prince and Xie Wenhao, no other enemies?”

Wang Zhongxuan was also a bit perplexed. He is quite adept socially and really doesn’t easily make enemies. If not for differing stances from the Eldest and Third Princes, Wang Zhongxuan wouldn’t have personal grudges with them.

After thinking hard for a long time, he finally recalled someone who might be an enemy.

But it’s uncertain, so Wang Zhongxuan spoke with some hesitation: ”If we’re talking enemies, there’s one I’m not sure counts—the current Fifth Prince.

Back then, I was tasked with teaching the older Princes. That period coincided with the Emperor wanting them to enter the court and listen to political affairs.

The Fourth and Fifth Princes were both quite young, so the Emperor was undecided whether they should enter the court.

The Emperor asked my opinion. At that time, the Fifth Prince was impetuous, somewhat playful, and uneasy, so I straightforwardly said his personality wasn’t suitable for court politics, and he wasn’t serious about his studies either.

Because of this, the Emperor reprimanded the Fifth Prince and has not allowed him to enter politics, and the Fifth Prince has always believed my comment led the Emperor to treat him this way, so his attitude towards me has been unpleasant.

If I must say I have any enemies, it would only be this Fifth Prince, but it’s just a grudge over words. The Fifth Prince doesn’t seem like someone petty enough to send pursuers after me.”

Yin Shuangshuang contemplated for a moment, then asked Yan Ba: ”Did you hear any news about the Fifth Prince during your investigations in the Capital City?”

Yan Ba and the other two responsible for gathering information thought for a moment before responding: ”In answer to Miss, there is little news about this Fifth Prince.

But he has a good reputation and has opened a Ciyoutang in the suburb to shelter orphans without parents.

It’s said that when these children grow up, the Fifth Prince will also help them find jobs to sustain themselves. Therefore, people have praised the Fifth Prince, calling him kind-hearted like a Bodhisattva.

Moreover, he is very low-key, never abuses his power, and respects the elderly. Basically, he has an exceptionally good reputation, and there’s no other news besides that.”

Yin Shuangshuang frowned deeply: ”Why wasn’t such important news reported to me earlier?”

Yan Ba and the other two immediately bowed and apologized to Yin Shuangshuang, but she didn’t mean to blame them, only waved her hand.

”Forget it for this time, but remember in the future, report all gathered information to me, whether you deem it useful or not.

You thought the Fifth Prince’s information was worthless, unaware it concealed significant secrets.

This Fifth Prince behaves so differently from what Grandfather described, indicating he’s very cunning and patient.

Moreover, he has silently changed his image without attracting attention, proving he’s unusual.

The Fifth Prince’s establishment of Ciyoutang appears charitable, but it’s merely a cover. If genuinely charitable, why doesn’t he care for the elderly, but only foster orphans?

Because orphans are young, easily brainwashed and trained for loyalty. These orphans are the Fifth Prince’s visible force, unnoticed by everyone.

Once grown, whether trained as Hidden Guards or dispersed to various fields as spies gathering information, they remain inconspicuous.”

As Yin Shuangshuang spoke, her face grew darker: ”A single Ciyoutang can provide him a steady stream of talents to cultivate, meaning the Fifth Prince must have a large group of people he can use.

The frightening part is these people are practically in plain sight, yet no one suspects them. Such deep thoughts and patience indicate the Fifth Prince’s ambitions are significant.

Your one comment nearly halted his Qingyun Road, and continues influencing his image before the Emperor. No wonder he resents you, Grandfather.”

Wang Zhongxuan could only smile bitterly, not expecting his comment would bring such trouble now. ”Misfortune comes from the mouth” truly manifests unmistakably on him.

Yin Shuangshuang got off the carriage and surveyed the surrounding scenery, realizing their current position was unfavorable, flanked by high mountains on one side and cliffs on the other. It’s indeed a perfect spot for murderous ambushes, with no escape.

”It’s troublesome now; I never expected the Fifth Prince would suddenly come into play, completely overlooked any dangers on the return route, resulting in no protective measures at all.”

”Why don’t we retreat, return to the Capital City, and ask Uncle An to dispatch a formidable escort back,” Wei Yingnan suggested.

Wei Yingnan had brought her preferred long knife this time, and had drawn it, adopting a protective stance beside Yin Shuangshuang.

Her face showed no fear; she’s accustomed to life-and-death struggles, and doesn’t shy away from combat.

Yin Shuangshuang shook her head: ”It’s too late; since the Fifth Prince has acted, he won’t leave us a retreat, and wouldn’t allow us to return to the Capital City for help. He’s undoubtedly stationed men on that path.

”We’re trapped in the middle—ambush ahead and ambush behind. Our current location has one side’s mountain top being a gentle slope, unsuitable for ambushes.

But advancing, the cliffs are steep, perfect for rolling logs and stones down from above. Those lying in ambush won’t miss this excellent opportunity.”