As imperial edicts were delivered to various prefectures one by one, chaos erupted in the capital.

They never expected that simply claiming illness and missing the morning court session would lead to their dismissal from office!

However, the reason given for dismissing them was to let them take good care of their health and return to court to serve as officials once they were fully recovered. But even if they shamelessly claimed that they were not sick, how could the emperor possibly allow them to come back?

After all, it was they who claimed to be sick at the time!

The Zheng family.

Lord Zheng raised an eyebrow: "This time, His Majesty is really serious."

The King of Ping on the opposite side sneered, "Isn't this perfect? ​​It gives us a chance to exploit the loophole."

During a game of chess, the two exchanged moves, then looked at each other and smiled.

Zheng Rucai rolled his eyes: "Father, the Emperor must know something. These ministers are no good people. They've done plenty of embezzlement and bribery."

King Ping paused slightly in the hand holding the chess piece.

Lord Zheng glared at Zheng Rucai: "What do you know?"

"Yes, yes, I don't understand anything. I'll go out first and not disturb your conversation."

With that, Zheng Rucai left.

Seeing this, Lord Zheng sighed helplessly, "I'm sorry to have made Prince Ping laugh at me."

Prince Ping smiled and said, "I suppose Ru Cai was also worried about you, Lord Zheng."

"He can't do anything. If he could uphold the Zheng family's reputation, why would I, at my advanced age, have to worry about these things? Never mind, let's not talk about him anymore. What does Prince Ping think about this matter?"

"buy."

Prince Ping uttered two words: "I don't believe that Your Majesty would abandon them. Although these people have some shady dealings, they have also made certain achievements in the court. How can the court function if so many people are dismissed at the same time?"

"And I will extend an olive branch when they are in their most difficult time. Then, won't the entire court be in my hands?"

As Prince Ping spoke, a hearty smile spread across his face: "My elder brother, tsk tsk tsk, he's getting more and more arrogant!"

Lord Zheng chuckled twice and said slowly, "We still have to make choices, after all, we have to make them feel special."

Prince Ping's eyes lit up: "Lord Zheng is right! I need Lord Zheng by my side to remind me!"

"Not at all, His Highness Prince Ping is very wise." Lord Zheng laughed heartily.

The two complimented each other, and the atmosphere was incredibly pleasant.

After leaving the study, Zheng Rucai frowned and went straight to the Prince Ping's residence.

In the courtyard, Zheng Rucai looked at Mu Xiangyang and said, "My old man is courting death! Does the Emperor not know that so many people have been dismissed from their posts, affecting the court? Is the Emperor stupid enough to let these people affect things? Heh, of course not! The Emperor will naturally have his own solutions, but they actually want to provoke those who have been dismissed from their posts. Isn't this openly challenging the Emperor?"

“The Emperor has already dealt with Prince Ping. If it weren’t for the fact that we’re brothers, how could Prince Ping still be causing trouble in the capital? Why doesn’t he learn his lesson?”

"If you ask me, Your Majesty would be better off just wiping them all out! That way I won't have to be afraid!"

Mu Xiangyang looked at the furious Zheng Rucai, who had used this place as a place to complain ever since he learned that he did not agree with the actions of Prince Ping.

If he knew he was on the Emperor's side, I wonder if he would be furious.

After Zheng Rucai finished complaining, he drank Mu Xiangyang's tea in one gulp and then left quickly.

Mu Xiangyang chuckled softly, squinting at the distant sun. It seemed the Emperor had begun to close the net.

"elder brother!"

Mu Xuerou's voice came over, but her face was full of anger: "Tell me, does that Princess Zhenguo like Ning Nanxiao?"

Mu Xiangyang raised an eyebrow but did not answer.

"Damn it! She's just a peasant who got lucky and caught the Emperor's eye. So what if she's a princess? How dare she seduce Ning Nanxiao? Shameless!"

"shut up!"

Mu Xiangyang roared and stood up: "Nan Xiao doesn't like you, yet you keep bothering him, and now you're even gossiping about other people? What does the background of the Princess Zhenguo have to do with you? Just because the Princess Zhenguo has done things that benefit the people, you shouldn't insult her like this!"

Mu Xuerou snorted coldly: "Who knows if she did those things? Maybe she bribed someone!"

Upon hearing this, a mocking smile appeared on Mu Xiangyang's lips: "With such thoughts, it's no wonder Ning Nanxiao looks down on you."

Mu Xuerou was furious: "What did you say?"

Mu Xiangyang didn't want to say anything more to Mu Xuerou and turned to leave, but Mu Xuerou grabbed his arm: "You're not allowed to leave! You need to explain yourself!"

Anger surged in Mu Xiangyang's heart, and he forcefully pulled his arm away. Due to the inertia, Mu Xuerou fell to the ground.

The pain made her cry out loud: "Mu Xiangyang! You won't help your sister! You'll actually help an outsider! You've gone too far! Waaah!"

"Oh dear, what happened?" Mu Xuerou's mother rushed over and helped Mu Xuerou up. "Xiangyang, Xuerou is your sister after all. How could you hit her?"

Mu Xiangyang coldly looked at Mu Xuerou's mother and Mu Xuerou: "Third Aunt, I have said it many times, don't test my patience. My courtyard does not welcome you. If you continue to do as you please, I don't mind moving out of the Prince Ping's mansion."

After saying that, he flicked his long sleeves and left.

"Oh, this child..." Mu Xuerou's mother, Liu, sighed helplessly, then looked at Mu Xuerou with heartache and said, "How could you be so stupid! If you can't do it openly, then do it secretly!"

"Just stick with Mu Xiangyang. He'll eventually come into contact with Ning Nanxiao. You can just show up then, right?"

Mu Xuerou's eyes lit up, and her crying stopped abruptly: "How could I not have thought of that? Mother, you're so smart! I'll send someone to go with us right away!"

"However, that Princess Zhenguo..."

Mu Xuerou bit her lip: "Do you think it might be true?"

Liu chuckled lightly, dismissively saying, "So what if it's true? It only proves that Ning Nanxiao is outstanding. As long as Ning Nanxiao likes you, who cares about her being a princess or a noblewoman?"

"Stop overthinking it, go and clean it up."

Upon hearing this, Mu Xuerou happily responded and ran off, lifting her skirt.

Watching Mu Xuerou's retreating figure, Madam Liu thought for a moment and said to the maid beside her, "Go and deliver an invitation to Princess Lexin."

"Yes, madam."

At this time, Bai Tuantuan found a secluded empty courtyard in the Bai family and used an array to protect the courtyard.

Feeling the continuous flow of spiritual energy rushing towards her, Bai Tuantuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

If this world possesses spiritual energy, then it means that the people in this world are fully capable of cultivation!

"Master, shall we begin?" Xiang Chaoyang walked over and asked in a low voice.

Bai Tuantuan responded, and in an instant, the sky in the courtyard darkened.

It was just a gate away; outside the gate it was sunny and bright, but inside it was pitch black.

Bai Tuantuan then took out the roast chicken and roast duck.

[You're really going too far!] (Spoon)

Bai Tuantuan, munching on a chicken leg, mumbled, "People have to learn to resist temptation!"