Doomsday Code

Chapter 466 Desire for Power

While the two were talking, Xiao Dun walked out from the backyard corridor.

After seeing Hui Dun, he immediately stepped forward and bowed, saying:

"My Lord Earl, now that we have entered the capital, I would like to take some time off to go home and visit my father and mother."

When Huidun saw Xiao Dun appear, he was also shocked. After all, he was still thinking about the blind date with his sister in his mind.

"Um, do you mean to ask for leave? It's okay. You can go back tomorrow morning."

Huidun was feeling guilty, so his words were somewhat incoherent.

But Xiao Dun didn't think so much. He just knew that he could go back to see his parents early tomorrow morning.

As he was leaving, he did not forget to say to Huidun:

"If you have time, you can come to my house to meet my father. I believe my father will agree to your request."

Chen Cheng and the other man spoke quite loudly just now, so Xiao Dun naturally heard it clearly.

He also didn't expect that Huidun really wanted to get in touch with his sister.

When Huidun heard this, his face turned red with embarrassment. After all, it was a bit rude to be heard by his elder brother.

In the Prime Minister's residence, Holmes got off the carriage and was led into the mansion by the gatekeeper.

"Is Mr. Yuan asleep? If not, please ask him to come to the study."

"Yes."

Just as the old butler was about to leave, he did not forget to remind:

"If you're asleep, don't disturb me."

"Yes."

Holmes walked into the study with his hands behind his back, and after he waited for a while, a middle-aged man walked in from outside.

"Prime Minister."

"It's really wrong for Mr. Yuan to disturb you so late, but if I don't think this through sooner, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep well tonight."

Having said that, Holmes invited Mr. Yuan to take a seat.

Then he poured tea for Mr. Yuan himself.

"You are too polite, Prime Minister. I am your retainer, so I will obey your orders."

"Please tell us the story, Prime Minister. Perhaps I can provide some help with my little tricks."

Holmes didn't bother to be pretentious and told Mr. Yuan what happened at the banquet tonight.

After hearing this, Mr. Yuan also laughed and said:

"In that case, what worries you, Prime Minister?"

However, the old fox Holmes waved his hand and said:

"To be honest with you, Mr. Yuan, this seems normal and is extremely beneficial to me, but I always feel uneasy in my heart, especially the little guy next to Huidun. I feel that the little guy is plotting against me."

Holmes is worthy of being called the evil wolf by Moss XIII. He has a high sensitivity to dangerous calculations.

He only met Chen Cheng once and chatted with him for a few words, but he could feel that Chen Cheng was plotting against him.

Mr. Yuan picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, you are in a situation where you are in a dark place. Regardless of the calculations between these princes, you only need to send someone to Huidun City to take a look and you will know everything.

Besides, with your current status, wouldn't you be able to make fewer plans?"

"Let's talk about the little fellow that the adults mentioned. If I'm not mistaken, he is the one who saved His Highness Huidun from defeat.

He is now the most important person around His Highness Huidun. If you, my lord, surrender to His Highness Huidun, I would like to ask, which benefits can be brought to His Highness Huidun more, yours or his."

There is no need to consider this question at all, one thing is that Holmes has a lot to offer himself.

"Then according to what Mr. Yuan said, that little guy is on guard against me, afraid that I will steal the credit for being the first follower of the dragon?"

However, Mr. Yuan shook his head and said:

"Perhaps, but this is definitely not the whole reason, because he has no means to check and balance you, sir. Perhaps he has other ideas."

“But none of this is important right now. What you need to do now is to remain neutral and keep a distance from the other princes.

What you need now is this kind of caution, don't let His Majesty catch any flaws, otherwise, given the character of our Majesty, when he dies, he will definitely take you away with him."

It can be said that Holmes is now walking on a single-plank bridge. Although he is in a very powerful position now, whichever side he joins will have a much greater chance of winning the battle for the throne.

But now Moss XIII is still in power, and he will always be suppressed by Moss XIII, and he is also at risk of being taken away by Moss XIII at any time.

Holmes also sighed heavily at this time, this moment was exactly like that moment.

This made his thoughts go back to that stormy night decades ago.

At that time, he was still a clerk from a low-level family. Because of his diligence in work, he was noticed by the current Thirteenth Generation and was taken in as his confidant.

He also devoted himself to the ascension of the 13th prince, gave him advice, and finally defeated all the other princes.

He also received huge political rewards and became the prime minister of the country.

Decades have passed, Moss XIII has entered his twilight years, and a new battle for the throne is about to begin.

Suddenly, Homeis thought of his predecessor as prime minister and what happened to that prime minister.

He suddenly felt a chill on his back.

Because after becoming the prime minister, he never paid attention to the fate of his predecessor. Maybe he lived out his old age in peace, or starved to death on the streets?

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister."

Mr. Yuan's call brought him back to his senses from his memories, and then he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

"It's okay, I'm just old now, and I don't have the energy to stay up late."

Mr. Yuan also stood up and said goodbye:

"It's already late at night, and you still have to be busy with government affairs tomorrow, so I'll take my leave now."

Holmes nodded, and then looked at his departing back.

Then Holmes gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

In his life, he would give up anything except his life for the sake of power.

When he was young, he assisted Moss XIII to ascend the throne successfully, and he himself gained power second only to the emperor.

Now that the time has come for power transition, there is absolutely no way he will give up the power in his hands.

At this time, his biggest enemy was not anyone else but the capable people around the princes, those who might help these princes ascend the throne and then gain huge political rewards.

As long as these people are eliminated, no matter who comes to power in the future, the position of prime minister will always be his.

At this time, because of the fear of losing power, Holmes has turned into a monster that eats people selectively.

The early morning sun shone through the window, and the little maid who had served Chen Cheng all the way pushed the door open and walked in.

"My Lord, it's time to get up."

The little maid knelt beside the bed and called to Chen Cheng in a soft voice.

Chen Cheng opened his eyes and then made eye contact with the little maid.

Then he narrowed his eyes again, turned over and said:

"I see. Go out and get me some toiletries. I'll be up in a minute."

The little maid also knew Chen Cheng's character, so she got up and walked out.

Only after she left did Chen Cheng get up from the quilt.

Looking at his lower body, Chen Cheng felt extremely embarrassed.