Fang Qing looked at Zhao Shi'an in surprise.
"You mean the Grand Princess is playing with the Prince of the South? What do you mean by that?"
A mischievous smile appeared in Zhao Shi'an's eyes. He leaned closer to Fang Qing and said, "The two of you were entangled back in Jiaozhou. The Prince of the South is not smart, but he is a romantic. He has not forgotten the Grand Princess all these years."
"And for the sake of Jiaozhou's stability, our Grand Princess has never severed ties with Jiaozhou all these years. Isn't this Prince of the South just someone she can play with in the palm of her hand?"
Fang Qing was so shocked that her eyes widened in disbelief.
Is this even possible?
Taking advantage of Fang Qing's momentary daze, Zhao Shi'an asked, "Why are you suddenly asking about Jiaozhou?"
Fang Qing was completely unprepared for this and blurted it out without thinking.
"The Prince of Nan wants the court officials to come and improve their rice seeds."
Zhao Shi'an chuckled.
"I'm afraid this idea didn't come from the Southern King either."
Fang Qing looked at Zhao Shi'an and asked, "Do you think I should agree to this?"
If it were simply a matter of sending her to Jiaozhou to work on rice seeds, Fang Qing would naturally be happy to do so, but that's not the case at all right now.
"You don't need to give the Ministry of Revenue a reply; I'll go and talk to the Emperor."
What are you going to say?
"Of course I refused. He's shrewd enough to want you to take the risk, but he doesn't dare ask for my opinion."
There was a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"Don't offend the Emperor. Although you have rendered meritorious service in supporting the emperor, he is the current emperor. He may respect you once or twice, but he won't tolerate you forever."
"I know what I'm doing."
Fang Qing couldn't tell that he had any sense of self-awareness.
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