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Should we go to the capital?
This was no longer Yan Shujin's own business. After receiving Emperor Yan's letter, the people of Fuzhou were actually inclined not to let Yan Shujin go. After all, what happened in the capital was not of much concern to them, especially since it was a private letter and did not even have Emperor Yan's seal on it.
Regardless of whether the letter is real or fake, let's just assume it is.
If Yan Shujin helps to get out of the predicament, and Emperor Yan reneges on his promise, then Yan Shujin leading troops to the capital would be a capital offense.
If it's fake, the outcome won't be much better.
All they could say were their own opinions and views; the final decision still rested with Yan Shujin.
Mr. Du remained silent, as if deep in thought.
Once the study had quieted down, Yan Shujin spoke up, "What if it's true?"
After these words were spoken, everyone fell silent.
If it's true, and they just stand by and do nothing, wouldn't Emperor Yan really be in danger?
Yan Shujin said calmly, "I know your concerns, and I know three possibilities, two of which are bad. But I have two questions."
"How have Your Majesty's actions affected the world and its people?" Yan Shujin asked, looking at everyone. "If something were to happen to Your Majesty, and we were delayed because of our suspicions, would any of you regret it?"
Yan Shujin noticed the expressions on everyone's faces change, but then fell silent before speaking again: "I will regret it."
Upon hearing Yan Shujin's words, everyone understood that Yan Shujin was definitely going on this trip.
Mr. Pang sighed and said, "Then I'll go prepare the provisions."
Sun Qiao did not object: "Yes, so, should I bring a private army?"
Yan Shujin hesitated for a moment, then said, "Okay."
After bowing, Sun Qiao withdrew to prepare.
Ultimately, if Emperor Yan's actions were truly a test or a way to discard Yan Shujin after he had served his purpose, then Yan Shujin would likely be in trouble and might even have to turn against the court.
After everyone left, Mr. Du looked at Yan Shujin, sighed, and said, "The princess could have simply stood by and pretended not to have received such a letter."
Upon hearing this, Yan Shujin said, "Perhaps it's because what I want to do is surpass him, not become him."
He was referring to Emperor Yan.
Mr. Du remained silent for a long time before saying, "Princess, please take care."
Yan Shujin said, "I entrust all matters in Fuzhou to you, sir. If I am ever unfortunate, please support my brother."
Mr. Du said solemnly, "I will accompany the princess."
“We need you here more, sir,” Yan Shujin said. “If I’m not here, you’ll have to go through a tough time. Just get through it, and things will get better once the powerful families become more and more arrogant.”
Mr. Du always felt that Yan Shujin was entrusting her son to someone else, but he carefully wrote down her words.
Yan Shujin paused for a moment and said, "His Majesty is unlikely to have any more children unless he really wants to raise a grandson. So I think His Majesty's trip to the capital this time was not because he encountered a problem that he couldn't solve, but more because it was a test."
Mr. Du suddenly realized and said, "That is indeed possible."
After seeing Mr. Du off, Han Jingcai said, "I'll accompany the princess."
Yan Shujin smiled upon hearing this and said, "Even if you don't want to go, you can't."
Han Jing held Yan Shujin's hand: "We'll live and die together."
“Okay.” Yan Shujin said, “I want to invite Mother over. I’ll leave everything in Fuzhou to Gui Ge first. I’ll feel more at ease with Mother watching over things. Also, Huan Jie needs someone to take care of her. We don’t know how long we’ll be away from the capital this time. Even if it’s a good thing, it’s probably not easy to bring Huan Jie to the capital in the short term. We can feel more at ease leaving her with Mother to teach her.”
In fact, both Yan Shujin and Han Jing owe their daughter a great deal, and such financial losses may never be able to be compensated for in their lifetime.
Emperor Yan's letter did not mention the Empress Dowager's condition, and even the matter of her vomiting blood was kept very secret. However, Emperor Yan did not hide the fact that the Empress Dowager was injured, and he also used this incident to stay away from court for several days instead of attending court.
The Empress Dowager was seriously injured; she was pushed down the steps, and the palace maid who did it died by crashing into the artificial hill. The mastermind behind this incident has not yet been identified.
Zhao Zhong brought over Emperor Yan's medicine.
Emperor Yan then asked, "Has the murderer been caught?"
Zhao Zhong said in a low voice, "They say it's the remnants of the Hu family of Qilu."
"Within the capital, to kill so many people silently and still manage to transport the Prime Minister's body in, if the Hu family had such ability, they wouldn't have been wiped out." Emperor Yan's voice was mocking. He truly had no intention of letting the Prime Minister die, and had even arranged for many guards to protect Cheng Xiang: "Very good, very good!"
Zhao Zhong dared not utter a sound; anyone could hear the Emperor Yan's anger.
Emperor Yan asked in a deep voice, "Anything else?"
Zhao Zhong lowered his head and said, "Several ministers have come to see me."
Emperor Yan replied without hesitation, "I will not see them. Let them go."
"yes."
Zhao Zhong hurriedly went out to deliver the message, but soon returned in a rush, saying, "Your Majesty, those ministers are kneeling at the palace gate, saying that they will not get up unless Your Majesty sees them, and there are also some kneeling outside the palace."
Emperor Yan was so angry that he laughed and said, "This is a coup."
Zhao Zhong broke out in a cold sweat but dared not speak; they were indeed in danger of Emperor Yan.
Emperor Yan stood up, straightened his sleeves, and said, "Alright, since you want to see me, I will."
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