Chapter 2006 - 2008: The Bait Has Been Set

Chapter 2006: Chapter 2008: The Bait Has Been Set

After sitting for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the Fourth Prince finally moved.

Seeing the Fourth Prince stand up, the other officials stood up one by one, wanting to speak but not daring, they could only make way.

At this moment, a person who appeared to be a scholar beside the Fourth Prince bowed to everyone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the Fourth Prince has matters to attend to and will leave for a while, but don’t worry, he will return in the afternoon."

Upon hearing this, everyone hurriedly followed to see the Fourth Prince off.

This time, the Fourth Prince did not take the special route he used when he arrived, but deliberately passed through the venue.

In the venue, there was a competition taking place. When people saw the Fourth Prince passing by, they couldn’t help but look up.

However, the Fourth Prince unexpectedly gave everyone a kind smile and passed through the venue, disappearing into the crowd.

At this moment, someone in the crowd spoke out.

"Goodness, am I seeing things? Isn’t that the young master from Shanshi County? Why is he following the Fourth Prince?"

"Yes, I spoke with that young master from Shanshi County a few days ago. He said he was about to gain great recognition, and I thought he was joking, but it turns out to be true."

"How did he manage to associate himself with the Fourth Prince? Their family isn’t wealthy or influential, and they don’t know any high-ranking officials."

"Could it be that he is the one who reported Yang Ming? They are from the same place."

"Your guess might be possible; otherwise, how do you explain his presence next to the Fourth Prince? To be noticed by the Fourth Prince is very difficult."

"But that’s not right either; he was speaking on behalf of Yang Ming just a few days ago."

"No matter what, that young master from Shanshi County indeed has climbed up the ranks of power, and we can’t afford to offend him."

"..."

"..."

Everyone speculated about this matter, and the implication in their words was that the young master from Shanshi County was the one who reported, and because of this great merit, he was brought to the Fourth Prince’s side.

At this moment, there was a person standing in the crowd with an extremely sinister expression; this person was none other than the real informant, the young master Liu.

The young master from Shanshi County, whom everyone was discussing, was also known to the young master Liu, as they both came from the same Academy.

He never imagined that the young master from Shanshi County would be this kind of person, actually taking credit for his achievements.

He regretted immensely now, if only he had gone to the government office to inform them that he was the informant after that day, perhaps it would be him standing beside the Fourth Prince today.

The hand hanging down clenched involuntarily, unwillingness surged back into his heart.

Looking at the direction in which the Fourth Prince had left, he thought about how to reclaim the merits.

At this time, the Fourth Prince got into a carriage after leaving the venue.

Inside the carriage, the Fourth Prince spoke slowly, "Just now walking through the venue, you are probably seen as a sycophant by everyone."

Young master Liu, sitting in the carriage, said indignantly, "As long as we can catch that informant, this little matter is nothing. Don’t worry, Prince, I know that the Prince will certainly justify me."

The Fourth Prince nodded, quite satisfied; the reason for choosing him was also because he spoke for Yang Ming that day. Now it seems this person was not chosen in error. His words didn’t flatter the Prince, and he was rather righteous; such a person might be worth keeping around.

Smirking slightly, the bait had already been set, but it was uncertain whether the fish would bite; everything would be known by the afternoon.