Chapter 357: Prudence_1

Seeing the Crown Prince turn his head to look at him, Elder Fang slowly began, "Thus, firstly… it can show that the Crown Prince did not blame the Princess of Zhen for the tarnish on his reputation caused by her clan. Secondly, with the Crown Prince's trusted people following, the Princess of Zhen will handle matters in Shuoyang more smoothly and will remember the Crown Prince's kindness. Thirdly, if the Crown Prince's people strictly order the local officials to punish severely, it can win the hearts of the people for the Crown Prince. If the Princess of Zhen gives the order, the hearts of the people... will be hers."

"I strongly agree with Elder Fang's first two points! But the third... I disagree. The Princess of Zhen is highly intelligent. If my people compete with her for the hearts of the people, wouldn't that leave her disheartened? The Princess of Zhen is now completely loyal to me. If I do this, how will she view me?"