Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Chapter 108: Hidden Schemes

Hidden scheming

Princess Shen sat at her desk, gently flipping through a book, but her heart was turbulent. She knew that Song Yu's arrival would signal another shift in the palace. The Third Prince held a special status; if they could truly ally, the assistance he could provide would undoubtedly greatly enhance her standing within both the court and the palace. However, such a partnership was also fraught with danger and uncertainty.

In the palace, every move is fraught with conspiracy and calculation. Once trust is established, the interests of both parties become entangled. If trust is broken, the consequences will be disastrous. Princess Shen is well aware of this. She relies not only on the current situation, but also on her own invisible strength—a brilliant mind, decisive decisions, and a fearless attitude.

"Princess." Wei Neng's voice came from outside the door. He entered the room with an anxious look on his face. "The Third Prince has been placed in the guest room of the East Palace. Rumors have spread outside the palace that his true purpose for coming this time is not as simple as he claimed."

Princess Shen raised her head slightly and looked at Wei Neng, "Oh? What is he hiding?"

Wei Neng whispered, "Someone outside the palace has begun to quietly act, seemingly attempting to leverage Song Yu's influence to stir up trouble within the palace. While we don't know who's behind this, it's clear this is an attempt to gain more supporters. The Third Prince's goal might not simply be to relieve pressure from the outside court, but rather to pursue other agendas."

Princess Shen's eyes narrowed slightly, her mind racing through every detail of Song Yu's conversation. While his words seemed sincere, the calculation hidden in his eyes remained lingering. If he truly had deeper plans, Princess Shen couldn't just sit there and wait for death. She needed to gather more intelligence quickly to prepare for any potential changes.

Wei Neng nodded and left the room.

Princess Shen stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the palace in the distance. She knew that Song Yu was just one of many chess pieces, and she herself was the master of this game. No matter how the outside world changed, only by controlling the game could she make it to the end.

She took a deep breath, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. The situation in the palace was becoming increasingly complicated, and she had already prepared herself for this most intense power struggle.

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A few days later, one afternoon, Princess Shen and Song Yu met again. This time, Princess Shen was fully prepared. She wasn't as calm and silent as last time, but instead displayed her courage and wisdom.

Song Yu walked into Princess Shen's study, his demeanor still gentle and refined. He was followed by two attendants, who then stood aside, awaiting Princess Shen's signal. A hint of coldness flashed in Princess Shen's eyes; she was ready to confront Song Yu. After all, the purpose behind this collaboration wasn't as simple as he claimed.

"Princess." Song Yu smiled faintly. "These past few days of getting along have made me even more convinced that our cooperation can bring greater stability to the palace."

Princess Shen nodded slightly and said gently, "The Third Prince is right. The situation in the palace does require cooperation like ours to resolve it."

However, Song Yu seemed more than content with simply discussing cooperation. He gazed at Princess Shen with a burning gaze, his tone hinting at pressure. "However, I've heard that some people in the palace are dissatisfied with your reign. If these conflicts aren't resolved soon, I'm afraid our cooperation won't be sustainable."

Princess Shen's brow furrowed slightly, a sense of inner alarm building. Song Yu's words seemed to be deliberately testing her limits. The conflicts within the palace were already well known, and the power struggle between the outer court and the inner palace had long been intense and complex. However, she did not intend to respond directly to Song Yu's words. Instead, she said calmly, "Third Prince, you are too serious. The situation in the palace cannot be easily changed by outsiders."

Song Yu smiled, but his eyes grew deeper: "If Princess can really hold her own in this storm, I would like to witness your extraordinary means."

Princess Shen didn't respond. She just smiled softly, put down her teacup, and slowly stood up. "Since the Third Prince values ​​our cooperation so much, then please tell me, what are his specific plans?"

Song Yu smiled faintly, seemingly unfazed by her indifference. He slowly spoke, "I hope to gain more support, especially influence within the outer court. If we can work together with the princess to overcome the current predicament, it will clearly be a win-win situation."

Princess Shen's heart trembled slightly, though she remained calm on the surface. However, she had already sensed the subtle threat in Song Yu's words. The Third Prince's goal was clearly not only to relieve the pressure from the outer court, but also to plan for his own future. Song Yu's move must have been to use her influence to consolidate his position within the palace.

Princess Shen smiled faintly, but she had already made her decision. "Third Prince, you are right. In that case, let's adapt to the situation and cooperate."

Song Yu's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure. "If the princess can really agree, then we will definitely work together."

Princess Shen lowered her head and smiled faintly, but a chill welled up in her heart. She knew that Song Yu's every move was a subtle test, and she had long been prepared for this deeper struggle. The situation in the palace was ultimately unpredictable. Only by relying on the most powerful wisdom could one seize the initiative in the future.

What she needed was timing.

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