"Your Highness, we have arranged for them to operate as secret agencies within the imperial court. If there are any disturbances in the Zhao Kingdom's court, we will receive the news."
Bai Teng added.
"Don't contact them for now. Avoid using them this time if possible. How is the situation in Zhao State now? What's the reaction to Qiu Jingfan's return?"
Li Xiaochen was silent for a moment, then asked again.
He needed to make plans in advance. If Qiu Jingfan could succeed, all the better. If not, he had to make sure that he could leave Zhao with Xin Xin and Cheng Tinghao safely.
"Yes, Your Highness. The Zhao court is now divided into two factions. One faction is naturally the Emperor's people. Since Qiu Qiyi ascended the throne, although his methods have been extremely ruthless, some people have also benefited. Naturally, they do not want the Second Prince to return and affect their status and interests."
"The other faction, besides our people and the Second Prince's former associates, also includes some people in the court who are dissatisfied with Qiu Qiyi. Many of these people are upright and honest, and they strongly disapprove of Qiu Qiyi's actions."
"Several officials have offered their advice, but Qiu Qiyi threw them into prison. This has caused great dissatisfaction and disheartening among many ministers in the court. The return of the Second Prince is an opportunity, and they will definitely help him."
Bai Teng carefully recounted the information he had gathered. Although Qiu Qiyi had become the emperor, his actions over the past two months had not only caused dissatisfaction among officials but also among the common people.
"Have someone send a list of these ministers to Qiu Jingfan, and tell him to find a way to calm down. Also, tell him that water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it!"
Li Xiaochen tapped his index finger lightly and rhythmically on the table as he continued speaking.
"Your Highness, why is that? These ministers are already helping the Second Prince, is there any need to win them over?"
Bai Teng looked at the prince in confusion. Why go through all this trouble?
"Their current willingness to help and agree to let Qiu Jingfan return to Bianjing is actually just a sign of their dissatisfaction with Qiu Qiyi. If Qiu Qiyi were a good emperor, then we wouldn't have anything to do with this."
"So now, Qiu Jingfan needs to offer some comfort and demonstrate his talents while those ministers harbor resentment towards Qiu Qiyi, and give them some high-sounding reasons to betray Qiu Qiyi!"
"Similarly, the common people are also a breakthrough point. I heard that Qiu Qiyi has increased taxes three times in the past two months, and the people are already starting to complain! Such a good opportunity! We might as well take advantage of it!"
Lin Yuxin rested her chin on her hand and lazily answered Li Xiaochen's question.
"Yes! Xin Xin is right!"
Li Xiaochen smiled and praised her, saying that he had always known that Xin Xin was very smart.
"Yes! I'll tidy it up and send it over in a bit."
Bai Teng understood and quickly bowed, but his heart was not at peace. This princess was quite something!
"By the way! Where are Xueying and Zhao Yi? I haven't seen them."
Lin Yuxin listened to their arrangements but didn't see any of her own people, which made her somewhat puzzled.
"Your Highness, Xueying and the others received news that they went to Fuqing Temple two days ago to inquire about Master Tianxuan's situation, but they have not returned yet."
Bai Teng remained respectful to Lin Yuxin, after all, she was their princess. Although he didn't know her well, he couldn't be disrespectful. Besides, the princess's analysis just now showed that she wasn't entirely useless.
"Alright!"
Lin Yuxin nodded, knowing they had gone to take care of important business, so she didn't ask any more questions. At this moment, she felt like she could barely keep her eyelids open.
Li Xiaochen chatted with Wang Yu and Bai Teng for more than an hour, and only stopped after they had finalized what to do next. When Li Xiaochen came to his senses, he saw that Lin Yuxin had already fallen asleep by the table.
"That's enough for today! Wait for news from Qiu Jingfan, you can all go now!"
Li Xiaochen lowered his voice and said one last thing.
"yes!"
The three men, showing great tact, bowed and withdrew.
Li Xiaochen then got up, picked up Lin Yuxin, and strode towards the bedroom.
After placing Lin Yuxin on the bed, Li Xiaochen gently smoothed the hair at her temples, looking at her face with a touch of heartache, and murmured:
"This girl has lost weight!!"
Li Xiaochen then lay down fully clothed and stayed with Lin Yuxin for a while.
Lin Yuxin slept soundly because she was finally free from the journey and felt completely relaxed. So when they were talking about serious matters, she couldn't hold back and fell asleep while listening.
Lin Yuxin slowly opened her eyes, feeling that she couldn't move her whole body, as if she was tied up. When she looked down, she found a thick arm on her chest.
And this hand was familiar to her. Lin Yuxin unconsciously reached out to this large hand, leaned back, and hid herself directly in Li Xiaochen's arms.
"woke up?"
Li Xiaochen's deep, hoarse voice rang in my ears.
"Hmm! Did I wake you up?"
Lin Yuxin quickly stopped what she was doing and asked guiltily.
"No!"
Li Xiaochen said softly, and then pulled Lin Yuxin closer to him from behind.
Lin Yu chuckled softly at his movements and said:
"You, a prince, are acting like a child?"
"I only act cute towards you!"
Li Xiaochen buried his head in Lin Yuxin's hair and mumbled something indistinctly.
"What time is it? I'm hungry!"
Lin Yuxin didn't know what was wrong with her lately; she got hungry very quickly and was prone to drowsiness. She would often fall asleep while traveling.
"It's already past 7 PM. Shall I have someone prepare some food for you and bring it over?"
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