Chapter 2801: Open or not, something will happen
"In short, I don't need to explain much. Lord Fang should understand why I want you to investigate the Earthly Immortal Society now."
Fang Buyuan is certainly not a fool.
He was able to become the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard not by relying solely on his skills and strong willpower, but also by having the ability to foresee opportunities, which is a necessary ability for a commander.
He said in a deep voice: "I understand."
Nan Yan nodded.
Just as she was about to let him go back to work, she saw Fang Buyuan's brows slightly furrowed, as if he wanted to say something. Nan Yan said, "Master Fang, feel free to speak up."
Fang Buyuan hesitated for a moment before saying, "Although Her Majesty said that the two matters are one and the same, I still want to proceed step by step. First, find out where Tao Jianbai is."
Nan Yan said: "Of course."
Fang Buyuan said: "Now the nine inner and outer gates are all closed. If I need to go to the outer city to investigate——"
Nan Yan thought for a moment and said, "Investigate the inner city first. If there is no result, I will give you the authority to leave the city. But remember, don't alert the enemy."
"I understand."
Fang Buyuan bowed to them again, then turned and left.
Zhu Chengxuan sat aside and listened to their conversation quietly, his brow furrowed. He waited until Fang Buyuan's back disappeared outside the gate before turning around and saying to Nan Yan, "Your Majesty, are you suspecting that the assassination of our father this time wasn't just caused by assassins sent by the Neng Kingdom, but might also be related to the Earthly Immortal Society?"
Nan Yan nodded slightly.
Said: "From this incident, it is very likely that the two sides have joined forces."
Zhu Chengxuan was a little bit incredulous: "The Earthly Immortal Society—isn't it just a folk incense society? How could they collude with the people of the Neng Kingdom?"
Nan Yan said, "This incense meeting is extraordinary."
“…”
"Your Highness, think about it. Who in the world would give away their own land for no reason and give it to someone who has nothing to do with them?"
Zhu Chengxuan asked, "Your Majesty, are you talking about the division of land among the Earth Immortals in the Earth Immortal Society?"
"Um."
"There are no gods or Buddhas in the world. Even if there were, the whole world belongs to the emperor. The lands distributed by gods and Buddhas also belong to the emperor. Where do such gods and Buddhas come from?"
“…”
"So, Your Majesty and I have always suspected that their purpose in doing these things is to absorb strong labor from the people. These people have lost their land and have nothing, so they are easily instigated. Wasn't what happened at the gate of the Li Mansion earlier instigated by them?"
At this point, Nan Yan gritted her teeth and said, "If they hadn't come to cause trouble, the emperor wouldn't have let his guard down so easily and let the stone be removed."
Zhu Chengxuan frowned and said, "Your Majesty is saying that this assassination was a collaboration between the two sides."
Nan Yan said: "It's very likely."
“…”
"If it's a collaboration between the two sides, then the question that Your Highness mentioned earlier, and He Yi mentioned, about why the Neng people were making unusual movements outside the city, but they didn't immediately attack the city, but were waiting for something, is easily explained."
Zhu Chengxuan gasped: "The people of Dian outside the city are waiting for the Earthly Immortals Meeting inside the city!?"
Nan Yan said, "Not bad."
Another layer of cold sweat appeared on Zhu Chengxuan's forehead.
He murmured, "If these two groups collude with each other, and the internal and external forces cooperate, then the capital will be in danger!"
Nan Yan said, "Therefore, the nine closed inner and outer gates cannot be opened anytime soon. I also know that a few days ago, the Earthly Immortal Society mobilized many of their followers from all over the country—especially in the south—to gather in the capital, saying that there was a major event going on."
“…”
"Before, the emperor and I were both wondering what the big event was. Now, the emperor knows."
Zhu Chengxuan frowned: "So they're planning to assassinate my father and then collude with the Neng clan both at home and abroad?"
"good."
“…”
"The court has not yet found out how many troops they have mobilized from other places and where these people are."
“…”
"This is a serious threat. I must pin these people down before they join forces with the people of Dian and start a rebellion. Otherwise, as Your Highness said, the capital will be in danger!"
Zhu Chengxuan clenched his fists tightly, his palms full of cold sweat.
He was silent for a while, then looked up at Nan Yan and said, "Then, what should I do?"
Nan Yan glanced at him and said, "Your Highness is indeed indispensable in this matter."
“…”
"Your Highness needs to do three things."
"Which three?"
"First, appease the officials; second, appease the people."
Zhu Chengxuan listened, pondered for a moment, and said, "This prince understands. If we cannot appease the officials, the court will be in chaos; if we cannot appease the people, the capital will be in chaos."
"good,"
Nan Yan said, "Your Highness's beating of Ge Yunli with a stick today was a warning to them. Next, you'll need to use both kindness and force to win back the people's hearts. As for the people...keeping the nine inner and outer gates closed will inevitably lead to public discontent. Within two days, there will undoubtedly be unrest in the city."
“…”
"If it were normal times, it would be fine to just increase the vigilance."
“…”
"But now, we still have to be wary of the Earthly Immortals Association. If the people become dissatisfied and they start to interfere, the situation will be difficult to control."
When Zhu Chengxuan heard this, he realized how dangerous the situation, which seemed calm on the surface, was.
Something will happen whether the city gate is open or not.
This is the most difficult period.
If the people cannot be appeased, no matter how hard the imperial concubine works, everything will develop in the worst direction.
He said, "This king understands. This king will do his best."
Nan Yan nodded.
Zhu Chengxuan continued, "Then, the third thing the Imperial Concubine mentioned is—"
Nan Yan looked at him and said, "The third thing is to attend court and govern the country."
When Zhu Chengxuan heard the words "administering government affairs in the court", his face turned pale again.
Although he had just returned to Chengqian Palace to rest, He Yi's four words made him breathless. Even after he went back and lay down, he couldn't rest for a moment.
This is the biggest problem for him.
Nan Yan looked at his suddenly pale face and said in a deep voice, "The two things I mentioned before concerned the palace and the city, but this third thing concerns the entire Great Yan Dynasty."
“…”
"If you are unable to attend court and properly handle the major events that have occurred during this period, Your Highness knows what you will face in the future. Even if the Emperor wakes up—of course, the Emperor will definitely wake up, but Your Highness cannot hand him a mess. Do you understand what I mean?"
Zhu Chengxuan looked at her and said softly: "I——"
Seeing him sweating profusely, Nan Yan smiled, reached out and gently patted his shoulder, and said softly, "Your Highness, don't worry. I have said that I will help you with the matters concerning the court administration."
Zhu Chengxuan looked up at her: "My Lady, how can you help me?"
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