If Fang Qing knew he was this kind of person, she would also think he deserved to die.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Shi'an called Seventeen in.
"Tell the Censorate about the situation in Liujiazhai, Yan County."
Seventeen looked at Zhao Shi'an with suspicion.
"Isn't the master setting a trap for the Gao family? If the matter in Liu Family Village blows up, I'm afraid the gold mine will be discovered by the imperial court."
If the Gao family can't seize the gold mine, they won't be able to recruit soldiers and plot rebellion. Wouldn't their trap have been wasted?
"That's something Gao Wancheng should worry about. Just do as I tell you."
"yes."
After finishing his business at the Hanlin Academy the next day, Zhao Shi'an went to the East Palace.
With the Emperor falling ill, these state affairs fell to the Crown Prince. When Zhao Shi'an arrived, the Crown Prince was busy with them.
The crown prince merely glanced at him and continued reading the memorial in his hand, still angry about what happened last time.
"Has Your Highness seen the memorial from the Censorate?"
The prince paused in his actions.
"What are you plotting now?"
Zhao Shi'an sat down opposite the Crown Prince without a second thought.
"We are working for the benefit of the people."
The crown prince almost let out a cold laugh.
He didn't believe Zhao Shi'an could be so kind.
"Has Your Highness seen the report from the steward of Liu Family Village? Your Highness can handle this matter."
"What if I don't want to get involved?"
The Emperor is in poor health; at such a time, any action taken could lead to further mistakes. We should proceed with caution.
Zhao Shi'an had said the same thing to him before.
"But this is an opportunity for Your Highness to win the hearts of the people, and even for the Emperor to look at Your Highness in a new light."
The crown prince's gaze fell on him, waiting for him to continue.
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