How should I extricate myself?
I still need to seek out Prince Liang to boost my reputation.
"Whether you are truly trying to build me up only to pull me down, let's just assume you are. You plan to turn against me anyway, so why not just play into my hands," Zhao Xing muttered to himself.
Planning to distance himself and to rely on Prince Liang's support was a strategy he had set long ago.
Courting favor with Prince Liang was the fastest and most secure method.
Other methods were out of the question—embezzlement? Murder? That would only leave stains on his own record. Old Liu would not allow him to do such things either.
But if it was about pointing fingers at Prince Liang and scolding him fiercely, there would be no issue.
The essence of Zhao Xing's plan could be summarized in eight words: Denounce Prince Liang, attract a righteous reputation.
If he could provoke Prince Liang into repressing him, he could use the situation to distance himself.
