Jih Heng's words were tantamount to an acknowledgment of her thoughts.
This was somewhat beyond Jiang Li's expectations; Emperor Hongxiao could endure the humiliation at hand for the sake of the future. It seemed that his past affection for Consort Li might have had an element of pretense. Such an emperor—was Prince Cheng truly his opponent? Or was Emperor Hongxiao the siskin lying in wait in the mantis-stalks-cicada scenario?
"Does His Majesty plan to make a move against Prince Cheng?" Jiang Li asked anxiously, "In that case, what position should the Jiang Family take?"
"It's not about making a move against Prince Cheng, but waiting for Prince Cheng to make his," Jih Heng said.
Jiang Li, puzzled, asked, "Is Prince Cheng so impatient?"
"Impatient?" Jih Heng countered, "Why not consider it being well-prepared and acting after thoughtful planning?"
