Time Travel: He is My Dad!

Chapter 109 Undercurrent

Undercurrent

The dark clouds in the palace lingered, and Princess Shen felt an unprecedented pressure. This pressure stemmed from Song Yu's influence, from the conflicts of interest lurking deep within the palace. She knew that while she now held power within the Cold Palace, it was only the tip of the iceberg. The palace was filled with countless schemes and political intrigues, forcing her to be cautious with every step. A single misstep could lead to a catastrophic fall.

In this invisible war, Princess Shen is not fighting alone. Wei Neng remains her most capable assistant, his perceptive eye always sharp, able to detect crises thousands of miles away that she is unaware of. Early this morning, Wei Neng reported new developments within the palace. The Third Prince appears to have begun secretly contacting key figures, many of whom have inextricable ties to the forces behind Princess Shen.

"Princess, the Third Prince has been making new moves recently," Wei Neng reported in a low voice, standing before Princess Shen. "He's been in contact with some officials from the outer court and secretly winning over some neutral nobles. It seems the Third Prince is trying to gain more support."

Princess Shen frowned slightly, her mind brooding. Song Yu's actions were clearly not simply a consolidation of power, but rather a way to pave the way for himself. The situation in the palace was ever-changing, and no ambitious prince would miss a chance to rise.

Wei Neng nodded in agreement, his admiration for Princess Shen's decisiveness and composure growing. She had never shown any weakness, and even in the face of the storms outside, she remained as steady as a rock. Because of this, Wei Neng was even more determined to be loyal to her and clear all obstacles for her.

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That night, the palace remained silent. A cool breeze blew, and Princess Shen wandered alone in the harem gardens, her thoughts racing. She wondered where this power struggle within the palace would lead her. But she knew, no matter what, she would never again be the helpless woman abandoned in the cold palace.

"Princess." A gentle voice came. Princess Shen turned and saw Song Yu standing at the door. His face was still gentle and elegant, but the deep light in his eyes made Princess Shen's heart tremble.

"Why are you here?" Princess Shen smiled faintly, her voice tinged with coldness. "It's not a good time to discuss serious matters this late at night."

Song Yu smiled slightly, took a few light steps closer, and stood beside her. "Princess, there's no need to be so cautious. I came here today with no other intentions, I just wanted to discuss something with you."

"Really?" Princess Shen raised her head and gazed into Song Yu's eyes, a sense of unease welling up in her heart. She knew Song Yu wasn't someone who would easily let down his guard. Every move he made was calculated, and every topic he discussed seemed to hold a deeper meaning.

"Princess, I hope to be honest with you." Song Yu's voice gradually became lower and more sincere. "I know you have doubts in your heart, and I know that I have many things to hide. But please believe that I do not want to be your enemy. My goal is very clear, and that is to help you consolidate your position in the palace. As long as we work together, we can control the future situation."

Princess Shen sneered, "Work together? The Third Prince is simply naive. I don't believe a word you say. Although you appear gentle on the surface, your intentions are not to be underestimated."

Song Yu showed no resentment, but instead smiled faintly, a subtle glint in his eyes. "Princess, I do have my own goals, but they are not my enemy. My goal here isn't power within the palace, but... balance."

"Balance?" Princess Shen asked, looking at Song Yu with a half-smile. "If the Third Prince was truly concerned with balance, he wouldn't be so blatantly colluding with the outer court, and even trying to win over the forces within the palace. What exactly are you trying to do?"

Song Yu's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes grew deeper. "I acted this way because I knew that only by completely destroying those hidden forces could I ensure the stability of the palace. If your Highness supports me in all this, I am willing to offer my advice and help you."

Princess Shen's heart was slightly moved, but her face remained calm. "So, how does the Third Prince plan to destroy these forces?"

"There are too many undercurrents in the palace. Every prince has his own power behind him. You, me, and even some other key figures are the key points in this chess game." Song Yu's eyes became more profound. "If we can unite behind the scenes, we can not only eliminate these hidden dangers, but also completely change the situation in the palace."

Princess Shen listened quietly, her heart growing ever more alert. Every word Song Yu spoke held a hidden meaning. She was already accustomed to searching for every subtle loophole and opportunity in this treacherous palace.

"I will consider the Third Prince's proposal." Princess Shen smiled faintly and turned to leave. "However, the Third Prince seems to have forgotten one thing. In this palace, unless you can completely control the situation, even the most perfect cooperation will be short-lived."

A complex light flashed in Song Yu's eyes, but he said nothing more. He bowed his head slightly, stepped aside respectfully, and watched Princess Shen leave.

In the palace, a potential storm seems to be approaching quietly.

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Chapter 110: Undercurrent