How to take down Prince Jing? Zhao Douan relies on the Princess Consort as a hidden pawn, but cannot rely entirely on her.
Besides, it's been so long since he last contacted Lu Yaner, he cannot gamble everything on the Princess Consort's position at a critical moment.
Even if Lu Yaner's backstab succeeds, with Prince Jing's deeply contemplative nature, wouldn't he have means of self-defense on him?
Therefore, in Zhao Douan's plan, there might only be one opportunity to strike against Prince Jing, thus the more there exists a military order's time limit, the less he should be anxious, and instead proceed step by step.
Moreover, since Prince Jing had gone to Marine Road, Zhao Douan's primary task is still to solve the enemy at Hu Ting first, to further boost morale. When a new officer takes up the post, three fires are set; having taken over for Xue Shence, if he fails to create a successful opening, it will inevitably result in difficulties in leading the team.
