The Fourth Princess's Gossip System

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In the silence of the magnificent palace, the Emperor sat alone in his study, looking at the reports spread across his desk. He felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, as one by one the supporters of the Third Prince began to diminish. Unstoppable rumors ran rampant throughout the kingdom, all beginning with a mysterious storybook that spread among the people.

The Emperor pondered for a moment, clasping the storybook in his hand. His mind was fixed on how this simple book could have such a huge influence, breaking down support for the third Prince and creating instability within the kingdom.

As a result of what happened to my minister that day affected the loyalty of the supporters of the third prince.

" How could a storybook possibly affect the course of a kingdom's destiny? How could they easily trust him and reverse the reward that had been given to the supporters of the Third Prince?" think emperor.

In his mind, the Emperor questioned the steadfastness of faith and loyalty of the supporters of the Third Prince. He felt annoyed that the gossip and intrigue going on around this storybook had messed up the unity and stability of the kingdom.

" This storybook has threatened the power and reputation of the third Prince. However, more than that, it has also undermined people's confidence in the government" he said.

how could a book just a fairy tale destroy the reputation of the third prince in this way.

Although it did not show outside but actually the emperor saw Uncle the prince like he saw himself in the past.

So he supported the third prince secretly. Not even the 3rd prince could realize this support.

In deep agitation, the Emperor took a firm decision. He must take steps to overcome this situation, restore the confidence of the people, and maintain the stability of the kingdom.

" I must order a thorough investigation into the origin of this book"

people who use this way to bring down the other party are not ordinary people.The strategy is really unreasonable and also unusual.

but who is he.

Among the seven princes there were only the second and fourth princes left as rivals of the third prince.

But these two are not people who can do such a complicated thing.

With a strong determination, the Emperor felt that only by uncovering the truth behind the storybook, it was funny to remind the stability of the country could falter just because of a whack of gossip.

As an emperor he would never allow this country to be destroyed just because of a mere joke.

The emperor sat on his throne, a magnificent palace room decorated with royal ornaments. His apprehensive mind needed quick action to address the storybook threat destabilizing the kingdom's stability. He summoned a trusted shadow guard, an expert in investigating the things hidden behind the fog of mystery.

Shortly after, a man wearing faint black clothes came into the room. His face was completely covered, only his sharp eyes were visible behind the mysterious black mask.

" Emperor?"greet the shadow guard with the mask.

"This emperor requires your extraordinary ability to investigate this matter. Go to find out who the store owner who sold the storybook that ruined the Prince's reputation to the three"

"Well the emperor "said the masked shadow guard still with his kneeling position followed by a bowed head.

"Make sure there are no stones left. I want to know the real identity of the store owner, as well as the motive and purpose behind selling the storybook"

"As soon as I find the relevant clue, I will tell you immediately" the shadow guard said.

With the exchange of words completed, the Emperor released the shadow guards to carry out this important mission. He relies on the shadow keeper's skills and perseverance to uncover who the real owner of the store is selling the storybook. The emperor hoped that by uncovering this truth, he would be able to stop the gossip and restore stability within the kingdom that was beginning to falter.

Despite this he never considered Uncle Prince as a potential suspect, the fact that the uncle had a naive and immature mentality made him forgotten in the Emperor's thoughts.

" Who might have the interest to target the third Prince? Is there anyone who is envious of his position and influence in the palace? Or is there an old enemy who wants to destroy the royal family?"

The Emperor twirled his mind, trying to connect the dots between the servants, the palace officials, and the people close to the Third Prince. However, his thoughts never came to Uncle Prince, because in the Emperor's eyes, that uncle was merely a man who was less capable and had no political ambitions.

Unknowingly, the Emperor missed the presence of Uncle Prince on his list of potential suspects. He did not realize that even someone who seemed naive and harmless could have ulterior motives. But right now, the Emperor's mind was more focused on the other parties who might wish for the Third Prince's loss.

"I must focus on the servants, officials, and anyone close to the Third Prince. Anyone with a vested interest or ambition that goes against it should be carefully examined"

In his mind, the Emperor planned out a series of steps that would be taken to uncover the truth and protect the Third Prince. However, it was not realized that he had ignored the presence that might have been so influential, Uncle Prince, who might have had a bigger role in this situation than he had seen on the surface.

The emperor who was sitting in the royal room, was filled with deep worry. Old Eunuch, a loyal adviser, entered the room with a feeling of concern emanating from his face.

" The emperor, with all due respect, this lowly understood that the emperor was facing many problems and worries. However, allow this lowly one to share the good news of our border region that can lighten the burden of the emperor a little bit" said the eunuch.

The Emperor looked at Old Eunuch with a frown."How are you doing, Kasim?"

" The news relates to the sale of salt in our border region. In the past year, the proceeds from the sale of salt were able to rival our state tax revenues. This is exciting news"

this is only within the one-time limit of sales and its revenue exceeds the country's revenue for a full year.

If this goes on, the palace warehouse will be full of money again.

the Emperor had just heard this reporting there were indeed some files he had not read it Could it be because of the matter of the third prince he missed this information.

The Emperor immediately laughed lightly" Really, Eunuch? The news will surely provide some relief in the midst of all the problems that we are facing today" said the emperor.

" More than that, this lowly Emperor also wants to convey that our neighboring countries agreed to establish long-term cooperation in the field of salt trade. This means that our salt sales results will increase in the future"

The Emperor nodded with bright eyes, he immediately understood "Favorable cooperation with neighboring countries is a good thing for our economic stability. This is very proud news, Eunuch"

"This lowly believes that this is a blessing from the Emperor. May this difficult time soon pass and the glory of the kingdom shall shine again"

The Emperor and the Old Eunuch continued their talk of a plan of cooperation with the neighboring country, while little by little, the burden of worry that lay in the Emperor's heart was slightly reduced. Although it was only for a moment, the two of them enjoyed the moment of relief and hope brought by the good news.

The emperor sat in the royal room, thinking about the matters of the state weighing on his mind. Suddenly, the little eunuch entered with a face full of uneasiness.

"What happened to the First Prince?"cut the emperor quickly.

"The disease he suffered from since childhood, suddenly relapsed violently. The royal physician said that the First Prince did not have long to live"

The emperor gasped and let out a long sigh, he could not what with this illness of his first son.

" The royal physicians did everything they could, the great Emperor but the illness was so vicious and hard to overcome. They say that there is currently no treatment that can save him"

the emperor was instantly enraged at the feeling that no palace doctor was competent in treating the first prince.This was how long the first prince had been sick but not a single doctor could treat him. what are the doctors in this palace.

" Are there any other medical professionals we can ask for help?"

As they spoke, a small eunuch named Liang came running with gasps.

"Emperor, Old Eunuch, there's something I have to say... First Prince...

" What's going on, Liang?"Said the old eunuch.

"The First Prince looks very weak and in pain. The royal physician said that his life time was getting less and less" The eunuch said.

The Emperor and the Old Eunuch left the royal room with a heavy heart. They walked towards the First Prince's room which was filled with fear and worry. They knew that currently only time was limited for the First Prince, and they had to deal with it with a heavy heart and a calm mind.

The Emperor hurriedly entered the First Prince's room, where the Queen was weeping bitterly. Although the emperor did not have a close relationship with the Queen, the First Prince was his own flesh and blood. The emperor had mixed feelings when he saw the suffering of his son.

"Queen, calm queen , you are the first lady not well behaved like this" said the emperor.

There was absolutely no affection in his words. But the queen was already used to such a tone. There were so many women in the emperor's backyard that none of the women could interest the emperor emotionally.

The Queen still sobbed sadly, whatever happened this was a son who had been born alone and conceived with great difficulty. How could he not be sad to see his son suffer as he is now.

" The First Prince... The royal doctor said that...

" that his life is getting closer to the end, isn't it? we've long been mentally prepared for that fact, Queen. We've seen his illness get worse as time goes on" the emperor quickly cut.

He least likes to see women cry can't he find strong women in this other country.

All the concubines even the Queen of this country only knew crying alone every day .Even in the plan of seducing the emperor should also be done with a crying event.

The Emperor had completely underestimated the weak nature of a woman.

The queen tried to calm herself down over the emperor's indifferent treatment by saying "But he is our son, the Emperor. Although there is no affection between us, he is still your own flesh and blood. Wasn't the emperor sad to lose him?"

The Emperor sighed and looked at the weak First Prince on the bed of "Queen, this emperor never doubted how fragile the First Prince's health was. Since he was born, the royal doctors have told us that his life will not be long"

The queen felt sad to hear him she looked at the emperor with a look of disbelief"How could it be so calm and cold, Emperor? He is our son, a prince who should have inherited this throne"

" Queen, in my life as an Emperor, one must be prepared to face all possibilities and loss.if an emperor cannot allow emotions to overwhelm oneself in this situation. However, don't get me wrong, even though this emperor doesn't show affection openly, this heart is still sliced at the First Prince's suffering. He is my own blood" said the emperor displeased with the queen's opinion on his d

The Queen tried to wipe away her tears and tried to strengthen herself "I understand, Emperor. Let's give our best to the First Prince during the remaining time.

In a situation full of despair, the emperor and the Queen tried to find the strength to maintain calm and give their best to the First Prince.

On the other hand the First Prince was lying weakly on his bed, unable to speak or move. Despite this, he could still hear the voices of the Emperor and Queen filling the room. The First Prince felt sad and frustrated as he felt useless in his fragile state.

The Emperor was still whispering in his ear in the soft voice of "First Prince, the two of us are here with you. We wish you the best"

The Queen also graciously grasped the First Prince's hand gently "We love you, Prince. Don't feel useless. You are our son whom we love with all our heart"

Although the First Prince could not say any words, his facial expression reflected his deep gratitude and haru. He understood that despite his weakened physique, his parents' love still surrounded him.

A short while later, the First Prince exhaled his last breath in front of the Emperor and the Queen. Silence filled the room, and the atmosphere became void.

The Palace Physician then examined and verified the First Prince's death with great caution. He nodded in agreement with the initial view that the First Prince had died.

The Palace Doctor whispered in a low tone "The First Prince has died. We have lost a precious prince.

The Emperor and Queen stared at each other with deep sorrow. Even though they had prepared themselves for the First Prince's death, heartfelt sorrow still encircled their hearts.

In a feeling filled with voidness and sorrow, the Queen stood at the side of the bed where the First Prince's corpse lay peacefully. His face was covered with unspoken pain and sadness. She cried bitterly, with each tear falling representing a piece of broken heart.

The Queen grabbed the First Prince's cold hand gently, trying to recall his former warm touch. His gaze focused on his son's unmoving face, trying to pay attention to every detail as a last memory.

There are no words that can describe the loss that the Queen felt. Tears continued to flow nonstop, revealing a deep pain in his heart. He felt an unfilled emptiness, longing for the smile and laughter of his son who now had only memories.

In a pitiful silence, the Queen felt a bitter tremor within her chest. A wounded heart cries in deep sorrow. He felt lost and detached, like his life had suddenly become empty without the First Prince's presence.

His gaze was focused on the calm and pale face of his son. He hoped that if he looked on long enough, it was possible that the First Prince would rise again and they could unite again. But the harsh reality suffocated his heart, that death had separated them forever.

In an atmosphere filled with pain, the Queen kissed the First Prince's cold forehead as a final farewell. He spoke the last words in his heart, expressing his infinite love and deep loss.

In the silence that surrounded the room, the Queen continued to cry and felt a lost presence. Losing her son was a heavy burden that she had to shoulder alone. He learns that his life will never be the same again, and he must come to terms with this grief while trying to keep the First Prince's memories and legacy alive in his heart.

Once again Dayun lost a prince and this time purely because of the pain he suffered from birth.