Kou Siyu gathered all the elders of the Kou Family, but after realizing they were of no help, he decisively sought assistance from Prince Cheng.
Unexpectedly, Prince Cheng, who had always maintained close ties with the Kou Family, pretended to be ill to avoid seeing him.
Kou Siyu was furious, his resentment towards Su Jingchen reaching an explosive level.
From the Emperor's attitude towards the Kou Family, Prince Cheng discerned the Emperor's disposition.
The Emperor's move against the Kou Family was essentially a veiled jab at him as well!
Prince Cheng was startled into a cold sweat!
It seemed the Emperor was not ignorant of his involvement in the Lianghuai Salt Field, but had chosen to overlook it out of fraternal consideration!
Since realizing the Emperor's intent, Prince Cheng had become increasingly restless.
When he claimed to Kou Siyu that he was ill, it wasn't entirely false, as he did indeed feel somewhat unwell, though he couldn't specify exactly where.
