As soon as Fang Ruotang agreed, the threshold of the Prime Minister's residence was almost trampled apart.
This was the first time she had realized that there were so many girls in the capital who were about her age, and that her family had connections with more than fifty of them.
It's a bit of a pity that none of these people have any talent. Only then did Fang Ruotang realize how rare Li Shiyun's physique was.
[Are you kidding me? After all, in the cultivation world, Li Shiyun is a genius who can enter the inner sect of a major sect. How could she be just a common sight everywhere?]
Well, if you don't have it, you don't have it!
Fang Ruotang has completely given up. She just ordered someone to send the spirit-testing stone to the Crown Prince. She doesn't want to care anymore, since no one can hurt her anyway.
It's just a bunch of disgusting scenes to watch; after a while, you get used to it.
Fang Ruotang was so tired that she went to bed early, unaware that the entire capital was in a state of panic, and the imperial prison was overflowing with people.
In the morning, they were high-ranking nobles; in the afternoon, they became prisoners; and by nightfall, heads rolled and fell to the ground.
The Crown Prince personally oversaw the case. Although he learned of the incriminating evidence from Fang Ruotang, he did not act rashly and execute the people directly. Instead, he spent several hours obtaining all the evidence before taking action.
Therefore, Fang Ruotang, who accompanied Prime Minister Fang to the morning court the next day, was unusually not drowsy. She wrinkled her small nose.
"Grandfather, can you smell a faint scent of blood?"
Fang Ruotang's physique has been enhanced by the Body Strengthening Pill, making her five senses far superior to those of ordinary people.
Prime Minister Fang didn't have such a keen sense of smell, but as the prime minister of a country, he had been busy all night and had just returned home to change into his official robes before bringing his granddaughter to the morning court.
So he knew how many people had died without even hearing it, since he saw it all with his own eyes, and some of the heads were even chopped off on his orders.
Chaos was about to break out, the evidence was conclusive, and there was no need to go through complicated procedures. The main reason was that the prison was already overflowing, and it was unknown how many more people would be implicated.
"Those officials who participated in the assassination attempt on you yesterday were arrested and beheaded. With so many people killed, the smell of blood became stronger."
Prime Minister Fang made no attempt to hide it; these matters would be discussed openly in court later, so there was nothing to conceal.
After taking a nap, Fang Ruotang, having completely forgotten about yesterday's assassination attempt, nodded blankly and said, "Yes, it's good that they were killed. They were all bad people, traitors who brought disaster to the country and its people."
Didn't Grandfather rest last night?
"It's alright, Grandfather is in good health now! Staying up all night won't have any effect."
Fang Ruotang looked at the dark circles under her grandfather's eyes and then confidently reached for the small mirror.
Do you have any elixirs that can keep someone awake all night and still give them energy?
The people of your realm are too weak; no immortal would research such useless elixirs.
Xiao Jingzi rummaged through his treasure bag and pulled out a bottle. Fang Ruotang took it in her hand, opened the bottle, and smelled a sweet fragrance.
【Sweet peas, although a snack for celestial children, have an immediate effect on you. However, your mortal bodies are too weak, so it's best to dissolve them in water and divide them into five portions to drink. I'm afraid that eating just one might keep you mortals awake for days.】
Fang Ruotang gave the whole bottle to Prime Minister Fang and also instructed him on how to consume it.
"Alright." Prime Minister Fang carefully put it away, then, thinking of his colleagues from the previous night, asked, "Can this grandfather share it with his colleagues?"
"Sure! Here you go, do whatever you want with it."
Fang Ruotang was generous, as Prime Minister Fang knew. He asked the question mainly because he was afraid that the artifact spirit would have objections. Seeing that the artifact spirit did not voice any opposition, he was relieved.
The ministers involved in last night's events are all pillars of the nation, and those who have climbed to high positions are not young, unlike him who has such a capable granddaughter.
The country will be busy with affairs of state from now on! We can't let these old guys fall behind.
Upon arriving at the main hall, the Emperor had not yet arrived. Prime Minister Fang then summoned a eunuch to bring water and teaware, dissolved the sweet peas in water, and shared them with his colleagues from the previous night.
Hearing that it was something good that Fang Ruotang had brought out, everyone was eager to drink more. Some of them ignored the advice and actually did so, only to end up using all their energy on the traitors.
During the court assembly, Fang Ruotang obtained the names of several treacherous officials from Xiao Jingzi. As usual, she used the excuse of fortune-telling to openly report them to the emperor.
The Emperor, as always, firmly supported Fang Ruotang. He first arrested her and imprisoned her, and then went to find evidence. Once the evidence was found, he would provide a one-stop service of confiscating her property, beheading her, and exiling her.
Fang Ruotang's abilities caused widespread anxiety, but there were actually very few ministers who were truly excited, since everyone has their own secrets and shady dealings.
When the court session ended today, all the ministers looked as if they had lost their parents.
"Were you alright yesterday?"
Taking advantage of the time after court, Ye Wuxia took the initiative to approach Fang Ruotang and strike up a conversation.
Fang Ruotang looked at the refined and handsome man in front of her, pinched two fingers together, and gestured slightly, "I'm a little scared."
"I was in the suburbs when you had your accident yesterday, which is why I couldn't get there in time." Ye Wuxia went to the royal garden with Si Nong yesterday.
Sweet potatoes are such a good new crop, the royal family would definitely plant them first.
While he was busy, he suddenly felt a jolt of emotion and his heart was pounding. He didn't know what was wrong, but a voice in his mind urged him to rush to Fang Ruotang's side immediately to protect her.
He went mad at that moment, seized a fast horse and rushed into the city, but when he arrived, he only saw a desolate street that had been cleaned up but was still covered in blood.
When he chased after the Prime Minister's residence, he was stopped by the Crown Prince's men and did not meet the Crown Prince. But at that moment, he learned the whole story and understood that this bond was not unique to him; everyone else had it too.
I wonder if General Huo, who is far away on the frontier, has met Fang Ruotang, since he has never met her and may not even know that she exists.
"It's alright, you protected me even when you weren't here!" Fang Ruotang smiled sweetly and beckoned mysteriously to Ye Wuxia.
He bent down slightly to cooperate, and felt the little girl's warm breath on his ear.
“I have the protective power you gave me. The little mirror told me that this was given to me before I was reincarnated, and it will always protect me and prevent me from being harmed.”
Ye Wuxia resisted the urge to rub her ears, chuckled softly, and looked at Fang Ruotang with a slightly seductive gaze, saying, "So that's how it is! I'm so glad I could protect Xiao Liu!"
Fang Ruotang met Ye Wuxia's bright, smiling eyes and felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze. For some reason, she looked away and praised him in a soft, coquettish tone.
"You guys are amazing."
Ye Wuxia chuckled softly, but dared not respond.
After all, he didn't even know what the protective divine power the artifact spirit was talking about was.
"I heard you were going shopping for jewelry yesterday, but the sudden appearance of an assassin ruined your trip. Would you like to go again today?" Ye Wuxia changed the subject.
Fang Ruotang thought for a moment and shook her head, saying, "I won't go! I'll go straight back to the manor to avoid any more assassins appearing. Although they can't kill me, the people protecting me will get hurt."
The little girl sighed, her face scrunching up.
Ye Wuxia once again felt that this young girl in front of her was different from other noble ladies, because she actually cared about the guards protecting her.
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