Chapter 13 Loyalty
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Several servants started to kneel and sweat!
Will smiled and said, "Your promises sound good but are too nice to be achieved. What can you do to make me believe you?"
One of the servants said hurriedly, "Your Highness. Although we are low in status, our numbers are to be considered. We all do errands in the other palaces. So, we can overhear and get information for you."
"We also know that we have limited ability and might screw things up. So, we humbly ask Your Highness to give us some time. We can help you get some information on whatever you want, Your Highness."
While speaking, the servant held up a booklet with his hands high.
Will didn't need to look at it to know what was recorded in this booklet. It seemed that these people had been well prepared long ago.
Will waved his hand and got the booklet. Then he said indifferently, "You can go and collect information from each palace. Naturally, you will pass on the news from my palace. You guys stay together. All the people from other palaces will be on guard against you."
"Even if this booklet contains much important news, it can only save your life now but not your life in the future."
The servant said immediately, "Your Highness, we should be able to find out the exact reason that you fell into the water."
Will suddenly raised his eyebrows, hearing what he said. The last time he fell into the water, the original Will almost died. It was why he was able to reincarnate and occupy this body.
Even if the prince was a joke to them, those who wanted to kill him only dare to do it in secret; and they must be very careful and cautious so as not to be discovered by others.
"What's your name?" Will was interested if this servant said they could find out the real reason why he was pushed into the water.
"My name is William, Your Highness." Humbly the servant responded.
Will threatened, "You guys come today and say these, proving that you are all smart people; so you should know what to say and what not to say!"
"Your lives are cheap. If you do something you shouldn't do and say something you shouldn't say, I will make you guys experience pain."
The servants all had some sweat and hurriedly responded in unison, "We come today to show our loyalty to Your Highness. If we betrayed Your Highness, we would like to die a miserable and painful death."
"I hope you can prove your actions loyal."
After a while, Will said again, "Of course, I will not mistreat you if you work for me. I will give you the glory and wealth of your life if you are loyal enough."
Will had already been very good at employing kindness and threat.
Even if it was just a rain check, they were grateful for it. At least, they wouldn't be killed today.
"But…" The "but" made everyone worried again. In the meantime, they admired the prince's tactics.
"I haven't seen how powerful you are. I can't see your loyalty quite yet. Then, I will assign you a task to prove your strength and loyalty."
Will said, "I will give you half a year. No matter what method you use, I need to know who killed my mother ten years ago."
Ten years was too long so that ordinary people would have forgotten such events years ago.
Even though the Empress's death was significant during those times, today, sadly, it has never come into conversation amongst the people.
Will believed that unless he had the strength to overthrow the entire dynasty and re-establish it, it would be challenging for him to find out the truth about the past.
Everyone was worried. They all knew how difficult this matter was. However, now they have no choice.
"Please don't worry, Your Highness. No matter whether we finish our promise, we will come and report to you."
"That's great. Please leave my palace!"
"Yes, we will leave at once!"
After all of the servants left, Serena looked at Will with a complicated expression.
After a long time, she said, "Your Highness. Ten years have passed since it happened; they might not be able to find out any intel."
Serena never thought that one day, the Empress's matter would be brought up by the prince. This move was enough to make Serena feel gratitude even if they couldn't find out what happened to the Empress.
Will said, "It doesn't matter even if they could find out. I mainly want to test their abilities and loyalty."
Serena still wanted to say something else, but Will patted her head and said, "Serena, there are only two people in this palace, you and me. The Palace of Heavenly Dragon is too deserted. Many things require people to do. Those servants are brilliant. It is dangerous for them to investigate who murdered my mother. But as long as they can survive such danger, it proves that they are capable enough. And it can also represent their loyalty."
There were some things that one couldn’t choose to do quickly. Once they decided to do it, they must finish it with loyalty. How well they can do it depended on their ability. After half a year, Will could clearly see their intentions.
Serena still seemed to be confused. Will smiled and handed her the booklet. Then he said, "Read it carefully. After reading it, you can tell me if there is any important news."
There were too few people to command in the Palace of Heavenly Dragon, and Will could only use this method to find some people he could use.
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