Just as their carriage was about to disappear from view of the capital's city walls, they heard a rapid sound of hooves from behind.
As the sound of horses' hooves drew nearer, the man handed over a box.
"This is a gift from our county magistrate to Lord Zhao, wishing him a safe journey."
The person who came was truly arrogant in tone and manner.
Fang Qing didn't even lift the carriage curtain, but frowned and said, "Your master has gone to great lengths. I suppose the county princess is very generous, and the gifts must be very valuable. It's inconvenient for us to bring such valuable things this time, so please return the gifts to us."
"Also, by the way, please pass on a message to the county magistrate: 'Those who do many evil deeds will surely perish.'"
After saying this, he softened his tone and told the coachman to continue driving.
Before the messenger could say anything more, Xiao Liu and the others rode forward and separated him from the messenger.
Zhao Shi'an sat down next to Fang Qing and only laughed out loud after the carriage had gone some distance.
"My lady is mighty."
Fang Qing glared at him, annoyed.
"I just can't stand her behavior. Does she really think she'll continue to be a tyrant after we leave the capital? You must have a backup plan, right?"
A few days ago, Zhao Shi'an sent a series of evidence to the Dali Temple, including evidence of Qinghe County Princess's crimes such as seizing land, buying official positions and accepting bribes, and poisoning servants.
Because of this, the Grand Princess even approached Fang Qing, but Fang Qing brushed her off. At the time, Princess Qinghe even threatened her.
Zhao Shi'an leaned against her and watched her with a smile.
"As expected, Madam understands me well."
Not only the Grand Princess's residence, but many people probably think that his digging up of Princess Qinghe's past actions has offended the royal family and angered the emperor.
Although he left the capital, he could still interfere in the affairs of the Dali Temple.
Princess Qinghe had to bear the guilt she was supposed to bear.
As for the Emperor...
The Grand Princess has lost control of Jiaozhou and is of no use to the Emperor. If she wants to deal with the Princess of Qinghe, the Emperor will naturally not stop her.
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