Rebirth of the Tyrant's Pet: Regent Prince is too Fierce

Chapter 35

If Gong Jue goes to Xi Zhou with the identity of a prince but then arrives with lower quality relief materials compared to the previous year, one can easily imagine the trouble that will await him.

And what Gong Yi Mo wanted was for Gong Jue to use this opportunity to achieve meritorious service! They must not allow any mishaps like this one to hedge up his way.

The princess calmly said, "Elder Brother Crown Prince knows that me and my younger brother have a very good relationship. He had lost his mother when he was a child, so there was no one to help him. Only I could look out for him. His journey to Xi Zhou was also my idea. I want him to become stronger, so even if this matter of substituting the goods is an unwritten tradition, I won't allow it to succeed this time."

Gong Yi Mo spoke earnestly as she stared at Gong Che straight in the eye.

Seeing her expectant look, the crown prince knew that he could not bear to refuse any request from her.

Gong Che could not help but think of his mother, who had dedicated her time and efforts to put him in line for the throne. However, he still both pitied and envied the newly eleven-year-old Gong Jue.

"What does the Princess want me to do?"

Upon hearing his approval, Gong Yi Mo once again smiled happily. Gong Che felt the dissatisfaction within his heart vanish.

Gong Yi Mo explained, "In three days, Gong Jue will be leaving for Xi Zhou. Before his departure, the supplies will be checked, so no one will have the opportunity to tamper with it then.

"The only time someone could tamper with the supplies would have to be after they leave the city. Tomorrow, I will ask Father for permission to split up the parties delivering the supplies for departure. I will have them leave at the same time through the East, West, and South Gates using the excuse that there are too many supplies being sent to Xi Zhou."

Her eyes flashed as she looked at Gong Che. "I heard that the lieutenant overseeing the South Gate is a good friend of yours. I would like to borrow his men and horses to escort the materials safely to Shili Pavilion.1

Gong Che thoughtfully considered her request.

He knew that the other party's words were not necessarily trustworthy. Although she claimed that supplies would head out of the South Gate, it could be a diversion.

After pondering, Gong Che believed that his mother would not tamper with the relief materials for the sake of his reputation. Since she didn't participate, Gong Che didn't mind helping Gong Yi Mo.

Thinking of this, the prince nodded his head. Seeing her brother promise to her, Gong Yi Mo's face brightened up in delight. Gong Che was greeted by her happy face, but for the first time, he felt no joy looking at her and instead, a bitter taste seemed to creep up in his heart and slowly intensify. He looked up at the sky and couldn't help but think, there was no way for this boat ride to continue.

The more he thought about it, the more bitter he felt, and the more bitter he felt, the harder it was for him to breathe. He stood up and was about to say that they should go back ashore when a sharp pain suddenly pierced his chest.

His expression changed dramatically!

No, it can't be!

Gong Che opened his mouth to call out to his servant, but he remembered that all his attendants were waiting on the shore. Moreover, Gong Mo Yi's servants were over there too!

At first, Gong Yi Mo was happy about him giving his consent, but then she noticed his face turn ashen and couldn't help but say, "What's wrong? Elder Brother?"