At Zhao Huan's home.

"As the saying goes, things shouldn't happen more than three times. After today, Princess, please don't come again."

Unlike the previous two times, this time Yuan Yun chose to sit down and said slowly, "There is only one thing I need the Grand Marshal to do: unite with the three regents, Li Shou, Erzhu Hua, and Tu He, and I will create an opportunity for you to eliminate the Empress Dowager's faction."

Zhao Huan was stunned. He didn't expect that Yuan Yun would not try to persuade or beg him this time, but would directly state the plan.

This piqued Zhao Huan's interest, and he asked, "Does the Eldest Princess still intend to seize power by force?"

Seeing Zhao Huan ask the question, Yuan Yun became even more confident and nodded, "Yes."

Zhao Huan waved his hand and said, "We all know that the Empress Dowager and Feng Bao never appear in the same place at the same time. This is their strategy. If one of them is killed, the other can take timely action to prevent the Empress Dowager's faction from being wiped out. Instead, they will suffer their fierce retaliation. This is why no one dares to take action against them. As far as I know, Erzhu Hua and Tu He hate the Empress Dowager's faction to the bone but dare not make a move, which is also for this reason."

Yuan Yun said, "I said I would create opportunities for you."

Zhao Huan thought for a moment and said, "Excuse my frankness, but the Princess has come three times. I believe in your determination, but I still don't believe in your decision."

"How does Princess Chang intend to create opportunities? May you speak frankly?"

Yuan Yun's eyes lit up. "If you dare to listen, then there's hope!"

Yuan Yun, suppressing her excitement, explained in detail: "Three months from now is the old emperor's father-in-law's sixtieth birthday. Empress Dowager Feng and Feng Bao are already planning this, and it will definitely be a grand event. If the four regents can unite before then, that would be the best opportunity."

Zhao Huan said, "I understand what you mean, but the Empress Dowager's faction is cautious and has many cunning people. I'm afraid the Empress Dowager and Feng Bao will not appear at the same time."

Yuan Yun continued, "Empress Dowager Feng is a woman who cares a lot about her reputation, so she will definitely bring the Emperor along, and then I..."

After hearing Yuan Yun's plan, Zhao Huan's face showed admiration, but his gaze towards Yuan Yun became more complicated.

“Princess, I approve of your plan, but you… have a slim chance of survival.”

"I know."

Yuan Yun gave a bitter smile and said, "As long as the Grand Marshal can succeed and return power to my Yuan family, making the court clear and the country stable, I will have no regrets even if I die nine times."

This time, Zhao Huan did not hesitate and stood up to bow to Yuan Yun.

Yuan Yun also stood up, asking in confusion, "Grand Marshal, what are you doing?"

Zhao Huan said solemnly, "Forgive my impertinence, but the Princess is only a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl, yet she can do this for the country. How can I, the dignified Commander Long, who is highly regarded by the late Emperor, be a coward?"

Yuan Yun asked nervously, "Then the Grand Marshal... agreed?"

"The time has come for me to repay the late emperor."

Zhao Huan changed the subject, saying, "But isn't the Princess worried that I'll become the next Feng Bao?"

Yuan Yun shook her head and said, "Do your best and leave the rest to fate. If the Grand Marshal becomes the second Feng Bao, then I can only blame myself for being short-sighted. The fate of the Great Jing Dynasty is sealed. If I am still alive at that time, I will commit suicide to apologize to the ancestors of the Yuan family."

Zhao Huan walked up to Yuan Yun, knelt on one knee, and said, "Your Highness, please accept my bow!"

Yuan Yun quickly helped Zhao Huan up, saying, "Business is important, no need for formalities. Grand Marshal, are you confident in your ability to unite with Er Zhu Hua and the other two?"

"Erzhuhua and I are on good terms. He is straightforward and hot-tempered, and he hates the Feng siblings to the bone. I am willing to help him deal with the Empress Dowager's faction, which he is more than happy to do. The difficult one is Tuhe. He is cunning and shrewd, and he will not act until he sees a benefit."

Yuan Yun frowned.

“But there is a way.” Zhao Huan smiled slightly and said confidently, “Although Li Shou does not interfere in politics, he is greedy and lustful, and has long coveted the Feng family. As long as we give him enough benefits and promise to secretly give him the Feng family after the deed is done, it will not be difficult to bind him to our cause.”

“Tu He is Li Shou’s brother-in-law. If we can get Li Shou on board, Li Shou will have his own way of teaming up with Tu He.”

"The Grand Marshal's plan is brilliant!" Yuan Yun nodded and said, "I agree."

The thought of Feng Bao being killed and Empress Dowager Feng being violated by Li Shou filled Yuan Yun with excitement.

Although Empress Dowager Feng was already the Empress Dowager, she was actually only in her early thirties.

In her youth, she was the most beautiful woman in Changsui, captivating the late emperor. She was also quite cunning, which is why she was made empress by the late emperor despite not being able to bear a son.

Although she's older now, she has the air of someone in a position of authority, which makes her even more charming.

Zhao Huan continued, "Erzhu Hua and Tu He have been abusing their power and interfering in politics. After this is done, the Princess will not let them off the hook, will she?"

Yuan Yun nodded and said, "That's for sure. Only by eliminating the powerful relatives of the emperor and the Grand Marshal can the emperor and the Grand Marshal have a chance to seize power."

"I have only one request. Killing Erzhuhua and Tuhe is acceptable, but do not kill Li Shou. Furthermore, the conditions I agreed to when I allied with Li Shou must be fulfilled by the Emperor."

"Why is that?" Yuan Yun asked doubtfully.

Zhao Huan looked into Yuan Yun's eyes and said, "If they all die, I will be the only one in power in the court, and the Emperor and the Princess will not feel at ease."

Zhao Huan smiled slightly and said, "I've said it before, children will grow up."

Yuan Yun smiled and nodded.

...

In the fourth year of the reign of Emperor Shang, in April.

It is early summer, a wonderful time when the cold winter is over and spring is in full bloom.

For many people in Changsui, today is also a good day.

Today is the 60th birthday of the late Empress Dowager Feng, and many people who rarely get to see Empress Dowager Feng and Feng Bao can take this opportunity to connect with them.

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