"Nothing." Fang Zhiyi picked up a handkerchief, pretended to wipe away her tears, and whispered, "When I think about you, father-in-law, taking care of me in my old age, I feel empty inside. What should I do..."
Sima Ci didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This kid was really... adorable! So adorable! He even wanted to tell his son to spare his life.
"Your Majesty, I am old and it is time for me to retire. What will the people in the world say? But after I retire, you can always come to discuss it with me. So many people are watching me." Sima Ci was at his wit's end and could only coax the emperor in front of him like coaxing a child.
Fang Zhiyi finally pulled himself together and looked into Sima Ci's eyes. He knew that his acting skills had been greatly recognized!
"Today I have to make some adjustments." Fang Zhiyi spoke slowly, his eyes darting around for a while, finally landing on Sima Jue. As the second son, this kid was as insidious as his father, while his eldest brother was simple-minded.
"Sima Jue, please... step down from your position temporarily and help your parents more."
As soon as these words were spoken, the ministers in the court had different expressions. Some immediately thought of the Prime Minister's resignation a few days ago. Smart people also connected the two together. It seems that Sima Ci wants his son to take over his position!
Some officials who had already been suppressed felt bitter. Sima Ci had played the emperor around and even did this at the last moment. Coming from the emperor's mouth, no one in the world would say that the Sima family was abusing their power.
Sima Ci was slightly surprised, but he couldn't suppress the smile on his face. The more he looked at Fang Zhiyi, the more he liked him. This kid really cared about the Sima family!
Fang Zhiyi pointed at Sima Cheng again and said, "Sima Cheng, you will take over as the general, don't let me down."
Sima Ci had originally held the military power, and he also held the title of Grand General. Now, seeing that his youngest son had taken over as Prime Minister and his eldest son as Grand General, it was exactly as he had imagined. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at his stunned eldest son: "Why are you still standing there?"
Sima Cheng and Sima Jue knelt down to express their gratitude.
"Get up, get up." Fang Zhiyi waved his hand casually, and then called out some names. However, these people were just ordinary transfers, and the emperor might not understand it very well. Some were transferred to other departments, and some were promoted in name only but demoted in reality. However, with the Sima family in front to put pressure on them, no one dared to object.
Sima Ci had received the news long ago, and his main goal had been achieved. The emperor was so sensible that he thought he was going to support him, and whoever jumped out at this time would be dealt with!
Fortunately, everything went smoothly and no one raised any objections.
Arriving at the harem, Fang Zhiyi heaved a long sigh: "Xiao Hei, Xiao Hei, without you, I have to rely on myself. Do you know how hard it is for me..." Damn it, when has he ever been treated like this!
Fu Hai didn't understand: "Master, who is Xiao Hei?"
Fang Zhiyi glanced at him and said, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. How's the matter going with the one I asked you to arrange?"
Fu Hai replied, "My Lord, everything has been arranged. Someone will leave the palace today to start the work."
"I want to hear what those transferred guys think tonight."
"Yes." Fu Hai waved his hand, and a eunuch came trotting in. It was the eunuch who had reported to Sima Ci earlier. "Xiao Jinzi, go to Eunuch Li and convey the emperor's wishes."
Xiao Jinzi nodded in agreement, then ran away in a hurry.
Looking at his back, Fu Hai sighed. He never thought that one day this harem would fall into the hands of the emperor.
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