Chapter 424: Plans on All Sides, The Second Prince Falls

At this moment, the Imperial Capital was almost in complete chaos.

Inside the Ninth Imperial Princess’s residence, everyone suggested that Xiao Yuanyao also step forward to pressure the Second Imperial Prince Xiao Yuanzhou.

But after contemplating, Xiao Yuanyao shook her head.

“Thirteenth Brother submitted the evidence. Third and Eleventh Brothers have already gone to Second Brother’s residence. I have nothing to gain by intervening now.”

“First, I don’t know what Thirteenth Brother intends. Second, Eleventh Brother has allied with Third Brother. They won’t thank me for stepping in. This has nothing to do with me. If I kick Second Brother while he’s down, I will only alienate his supporters. Better to wait. If he falls, those people will come to me on their own.”

After thinking it over, Xiao Yuanyao expressed her view.

Although the Second Prince kept a low profile, he had plenty of supporters. Besides his own forces, he had inherited the Eldest Prince’s political following. They shared the same mother.

The Third and Eleventh Princes were now their enemies. The Thirteenth Prince had submitted the evidence, making him an enemy too. If the Second Prince fell, his supporters would have only Xiao Yuanyao to turn to.

While the others fought, she could reap the rewards. All she needed to do was wait.

There was no need to defend the Second Prince to win over his supporters. He had, after all, killed two Imperial Grandsons. She could not support him under any circumstances; it would anger her father.

Inside the Second Imperial Prince’s residence, it was also in complete chaos.

“Imperial Prince, this matter is already beyond saving. What should we do?”

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