Chapter 564 Foxes Are Bad At Hiding Their Tails (Part Two)

"The Bu Clan?" Harper was taken totally aback. Many of the officials were Franklin's students, so the idea of joining Francis together with the Bu Clan seemed far too bold a move. What on earth could the emperor be playing at? Did he want to make a new crown prince?

Noticing Harper's puzzlement, Matthew explained to her softly, "The Bu Clan won't befriend any prince. His Majesty knows that perfectly well. His only purpose in doing this is to mislead Francis into thinking that His Majesty thinks highly of him. It also carries the side benefit of making Felix feel uneasy."

"What a devious plot!" Harper never had any good impression of the emperor, and now she was even more displeased to see him plotting against Francis. "Even vicious tigers don't eat their own offspring. But monarchs are all heartless. There is very little love in them. Th

kes His Majesty's side. His Majesty would never weaken himself for someone else." Harper understood that the old emperor just wanted the Bu Clan to play along with him to deceive everyone.

"But we still don't know who was behind the assassination, and now His Majesty is trying to push us into a prominent position. I'm concerned about the safety of my father and brother." Caroline remembered the day Zack was nearly killed. If it hadn't been for Harper, Caroline and Zack would have died.

Harper took Caroline's hand in hers. "Don't worry. I understand why you are scared, but lightning doesn't strike twice. We were just caught off guard last time. If the enemy tries to make a move again, we will not let them go."

"Harper, my brother asked me to tell you..." Caroline looked a little awkward as she said this. "Beware of Prince Matthew."