Zhao Shi'an scoffed.
"Gao Wancheng hasn't given you the thing yet, has he? Why do you think Gao Wancheng hasn't used it even now that things have come to this point?"
The Prince of the South pursed his lips and remained silent.
Zhao Shi'an continued, "Firstly, that thing might not be in his possession, and secondly, he might not be able to use it."
"So, even if Gao Wancheng gives you the things, do you think you can turn the tide and go back to the past?"
The King of the South's expression changed.
He has no choice at all now.
He had to get Gao Wancheng out to protect his son.
"I really underestimated you."
He gritted his teeth and said those words.
“Gao Wancheng warned me that we would surround and annihilate you before you entered Jiaozhou, and give you no chance to breathe. But I didn’t listen. I was thinking of using Fang Qing to get the improved formula for rice seeds. Now it seems that I was stupid.”
If he had known this would happen, he would never have let Zhao Shi'an appear in Jiaozhou, no matter the cost.
Zhao Shi'an gave him a mocking smile in return.
"Yes, so no one can blame His Highness the Prince for being in this situation today."
"Your Highness, the Prince of Nan should already know that the capital has sent people to investigate the Living Buddha Temple. But rest assured, the secret of the Goddess Temple will not be made public, because the person sent by the court is General Fan Li."
"You should have heard of this person. After all, he is the eldest son of the Grand Princess and her husband. He is young and promising, and much more outstanding than your and the Grand Princess's children."
The Southern King felt a dull pain in his chest, as if he had been punched.
He wouldn't feel this bad if the imperial court sent anyone else.
Unfortunately, it was the child born to his beloved woman and another man.
He stood up and looked at Zhao Shi'an with a gloomy expression.
"It seems you know quite a lot, Zhao Shi'an. You'd better always have the ability to protect yourself, otherwise, with so many secrets you know, no one will want you to live a good life."
Zhao Shi'an chuckled and said, "Your Highness, there's no need for you to worry about that."
The Prince of the South clenched his fist tightly, then relaxed it after a moment, seemingly having exhausted his strength.
"Gao Wancheng is not with me, but if you release Cheng'er, I can tell you Gao Wancheng's whereabouts."
Zhao Shi'an waved to Xiao Liu.
Xiao Liu left the pavilion and returned a moment later, bringing someone with him.
This man was none other than Yin Macheng.
After being imprisoned for several days, he had lost all his former glory as the Prince of the South. He looked haggard and seemed somewhat dazed.
"Cheng'er!"
The King of the South stepped forward and took Yin Macheng from Xiao Liu's arms.
Yin Macheng's muddled mind instantly cleared, and after recognizing who was standing in front of him, his eyes widened.
"Father!"
He couldn't hold back his tears.
The King of the South patted Yin Macheng on the back and shielded him behind him.
He looked at Zhao Shi'an and said, "Two months ago, Gao Wancheng did come to my place seeking refuge. I settled him in a villa outside the city. However, on the day you came to Jiaozhou, the people at the villa came to tell me that Gao Wancheng had left with his niece."
"Do you know where you went?"
"I don't know exactly where he went, but the steward of the villa said that Gao Wancheng was escorted away by a caravan from Yangzhou."
Speaking of Zhao Shi'an from Yangzhou, I immediately think of an old acquaintance.
How could he have forgotten this person?
Yin Macheng was trembling behind the Prince of Nan, who comforted him and led him away.
Zhao Shi'an watched the carriage of the Prince of Nan's mansion leave from the pavilion, and instructed Xiao Liu, "Write a letter to Yunniang and tell her to keep an eye on the movements of the Prince of Xian's mansion."
"yes."
It was quite late when Zhao Shi'an returned to the tea shop. Fang Qing had already gone to bed. He went back to the backyard and was about to go back to his room when Seventeen came over.
"Master, a letter has arrived from Yangzhou, saying that Gao Ren has been spotted."
Zhao Shi'an was not surprised at all.
Despite the huge commotion in Jiaozhou, Gao Ren has yet to make a public appearance.
He had realized beforehand that Gao Ren was making other moves.
I don't know where he found out the information, but he got it even before I did.
"Ignore him and keep an eye on the Prince Xian."
"yes."
Zhao Shi'an entered the house, slipped into the inner room in the dark, and was about to lie down when Fang Qing turned around.
"Is it all done?"
"Okay, go to sleep."
Fang Qing drifted off to sleep, and the next morning she heard Zhao Shi'an recount what had happened the previous night.
"What are your plans to do about Yangzhou?"
There is a wise king in Yangzhou, who was the one who indirectly caused the death of Zhao Shi'an in the previous life.
The situation there is much more severe than in Jiaozhou.
"I may need to go and handle things in Yangzhou."
Zhao Shi'an looked at Fang Qing with a hint of trepidation in his eyes.
It's a bit unreasonable for him to leave after only a month here with Fang Qing.
Fang Qing was eating when she heard this, but she didn't show any expression. She simply asked, "When are we leaving?"
"The sooner the better."
Fang Qing nodded to indicate that she understood.
"Be careful in everything you do. Neither Gao Wancheng nor what you want is as important as you, understand?"
Zhao Shi'an patted Fang Qing's head, and a gentle smile instantly bloomed in his eyes.
"I understand. I will definitely come back safe and sound."
Once things are settled in Yangzhou, I should be able to spend more time with Fang Qing.
In the afternoon, Zhao Shi'an took Fang Qing back to the city.
At this moment, all the attention in the city was focused on the Prince of Nan's mansion, and no one noticed that Zhao Shi'an and Fang Qing had actually returned alive.
The next morning, Zhao Shi'an left with Xiao Liu, leaving Shiqi and some skilled subordinates to Fang Qing.
On the same day, Fan Li arrived in Jiaozhou and forcefully led his men to besiege the Southern King's Mansion.
After that, Fang Qing had nothing to do with what happened next; she was now focusing all her attention on rice research.
Now, the people are petitioning for justice regarding the Southern Prince's Mansion. The investigation into the Southern Prince is progressing smoothly, and it is now a certainty that the Southern Prince harmed children for sacrifice. However, the Southern Prince still refuses to take responsibility for his crimes.
Fan Li interrogated the Prince of the South several times, but during the final interrogation, the Prince of the South still denied these things.
Fan Li lowered her eyes, making it impossible to discern her emotions.
Suddenly, his subordinate came in from outside and whispered two words in his ear. Fan Li pursed his lips, took a deep look at the Prince of the South, and got up to leave.
This is the Southern Prince's Mansion. The Southern Prince is not imprisoned.
After all, he was a lord, so even if he made a mistake, he was still given the utmost respect.
The King of the South looked exhausted.
He hasn't had a good night's sleep in days.
He has already sent a message to the capital.
As long as Lian'er returns the Tiger Tally, he can naturally protect the Southern Prince's Mansion, and may even lead troops directly to the capital to snatch back those who belong to him.
But I still felt uneasy.
Will Lian'er help him?
Probably, given the depth of their relationship.
His mind was filled with memories of what happened at the Prince of Nan's mansion back then.
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