Zhang Fuzheng, the Cabinet Chief Minister, froze with an expression of great confidence on his face.
The scene before him was somewhat unexpected.
In this contest for the top scorer position, it appeared to be a struggle between Chen Shi and the prince, and seemingly Chen Tang against all civil and military officials, but in reality, the one controlling the situation was him, the Cabinet Chief Minister Zhang Fuzheng!
He was the one truly in control of the situation.
He openly supported Chen Shi and Chen Tang's competition for the top scorer, instigated the courage for the prince and Chen Shi to have a decisive battle, and facilitated this confrontation. Because Chen Shi and Chen Tang would not guard against him, it allowed him to approach the True King Nine Palaces at any time.
At the same time, he also activated the Nine Halls to prevent Chen Shi from killing the prince at the final moment, fulfilling the interests of the Thirteen Families.
