The bigwigs in the council, in particular, had long known about the Emperor and Empress's plans.
They also knew that over the past few months, artisans and exiles had been gathering in Chang'an.
A vast new city and a magnificent palace are rising from the ground.
Chang'an New City should be completed in three years at the earliest, and no later than five years at the latest.
At that time, the sage should order the relocation of the capital.
Although the powerful and wealthy had been operating in Pingcheng for one or two hundred years, and although they were reluctant to leave their homeland, they could not disobey the imperial decree.
Since we'll be moving to Chang'an sooner or later, why not use this opportunity to do the emperor and empress a big favor?
Not only could it save the Cui family, but it might also give me a chance to seize the initiative!
Wang Yu, Zheng Xian, and the other old foxes are indeed quick-witted.
Originally, I just wanted to ask my old friend (relative by marriage) for a way out, but I never expected to think of so much more!
"Alright! For the sake of the Cui family and the aristocratic families, let's bear with it for now."
Wang Yu winked at Zheng Xian.
"Yes, we still need to plead with the sage, so we shouldn't offend him on the day of our triumph."
Zheng Xian nodded.
It's just sitting at the same table. They've already put up with it, even with Empress Xie overseeing the country. This is nothing.
I guess it was because the saint returned in triumph and was in a great mood that he indulged in a little bit of capriciousness.
Anyway, it's just this once, it shouldn't become the "usual" thing, let's just bear with it for now.
Wang, Zheng, and other old foxes tried to comfort themselves in this way, but they had no idea that this was just the beginning.
Helian Jue wasn't just "occasionally willful," he was constantly criticizing!
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