Eunuch Xiao came out from the shadows and said, "Master, Sima Ci plans to retire to the family after the northwest is stabilized."
Fang Zhiyi nodded: "That would be great."
The battle went very smoothly, and in less than a year, Sima Cheng returned with a great victory. Having been brainwashed by the eunuchs for nearly a year, he never went home first, but went straight to the palace to report the good news to his brother-in-law.
Sima Jue could also sense why his elder brother seemed to hate him even more after this trip.
However, the dispute between the two brothers was not exposed. The next day, at the celebration banquet, the elderly Sima Ci paid his respects to the empress dowager and the emperor, and clearly stated that he wanted to resign. Fang Zhi was reluctant, but finally agreed.
Fang Zhiyi was somewhat relieved that he was much younger than this powerful official and had time to endure with him, otherwise it would be troublesome.
The Queen Mother was concerned about Sima Ying's belly. After all, Sima Ying was her niece. Sima Ying glanced at Fang Zhiyi and saw Fang Zhiyi nod. She touched her belly shyly. Everyone in the audience showed joy, especially Sima Ci.
His daughter's pregnancy meant that the emperor's life was in the countdown, and he hoped to see the Sima family conquer the world in his old age.
"Brother-in-law." After the banquet, Fang Zhiyi specially set up another table to entertain Sima Cheng. "Thank you for your hard work."
Sima Cheng smiled and said, "It's a small problem, Your Majesty's brother-in-law. You don't know that those barbarians are really useless, just like chickens and dogs!" He paused, "I have a favor to ask of you."
Fang Zhiyi nodded: "You go ahead."
"I want to keep those dozen or so Royal Guards you sent me." On the battlefield this time, these Royal Guards were more dedicated than his personal guards, protecting him closely at all times. "So, I'm thinking, hey, I want to... keep them by my side, okay?"
Fang Zhiyi was a little surprised and frowned: "But..."
Sima Cheng felt unhappy when he saw him hesitating.
"I don't mind, but this man was loaned out by the Imperial Guards. As for General Wang Zhong...I can't say anything."
"I thought it was something serious. Leave it to me!" Sima Cheng patted his chest.
"But General Wang Zhong was very close to your brother in the past few days..." Fang Zhiyi sighed.
Sima Cheng lost control of his temper the moment he heard about his brother: "Damn Wang Zhong, seeing my brother gain power, he immediately started fawning over him. He must have forgotten who saved his life back when he was in the frontier army!"
"Brother-in-law, people will change. Who would want to defend the border when they can eat, drink and enjoy themselves in the capital?" Fang Zhiyi took a sip of wine by himself.
Sima Cheng's eyes were filled with murderous intent: "I still have military power in my hands!"
As soon as he said this, he realized that something was wrong and quickly apologized: "Your Majesty, I drank too much and spoke nonsense. Please forgive me."
Fang Zhiyi smiled and said, "Let's not be so formal." He knew that Sima Cheng was not afraid of him, but of his father.
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