Crown Prince understood Lin Suqing's plea for help, so he advised, "Father, perhaps we should listen to what Brother has to say; it might allow us to judge the matter more clearly."
Great teammate! Lin Suqing mentally gave Crown Prince a thumbs up and applauded him.
Continuing, Lin Suqing feigned a worried expression, "Father, with your sagacious insight, as the Crown Prince, I have absolutely no need to rebel. Father, if I were to rebel, why would I choose such a foolish time to do so?"
The Emperor and the Crown Prince were both shocked, staring at Lin Suqing in astonishment, never expecting the Crown Prince to utter such words.
Lin Suqing said, "Father, your son has three questions to ask you."
The Emperor hesitated momentarily, then consented, "Granted."
Lin Suqing licked his lips and said, "May I ask, Father, what is the most crucial aspect when staging a rebellion? Is it not first to seize control of… oh no, to first control the Emperor, correct?"