"Then what is the Emperor's purpose?"
"Warn the Prince of Yan."
Fang Qing was puzzled.
Even with the support of his wife's family, the Prince of Yan probably wouldn't have the ability to fight against the Emperor's large army.
“The Prince of Yan contacted the Third Prince some time ago.”
Fang Qing was stunned for a moment before realizing who the Third Prince Zhao Shi'an was talking about was.
After the emperor ascended the throne, all his brothers were given titles, except for the third prince, who is still guarding the imperial tombs to this day.
Perhaps the Third Prince wanted to return to the capital through the Prince of Yan, but he did not expect that the court was now full of the Emperor's spies, and nothing he did could escape the Emperor's eyes.
"I thought the Third Prince had already been eliminated by the Emperor."
After all, the Emperor had never been bullied by the Third Prince, so now he could take the Third Prince's life without anyone noticing.
"How could the Emperor possibly give the Third Prince such a quick death? Wouldn't it be more gratifying for him to live and suffer slowly?"
Fang Qing snorted.
"It's really complicated; I don't understand these people."
Fang Qing leaned against the side, and suddenly said, "In that case, the Emperor should not let you return to court, lest he feel that your power is a threat to him one day and cause you trouble again."
Zhao Shi'an chuckled.
What Fang Qing said is likely true.
The Emperor was already wary of him. He hadn't summoned him since he returned to the capital, which was a test for him.
If he really shows any intention to enter the imperial court, things might not be so peaceful for him in the future.
Just as Fang Qing said, it's better if he doesn't remember; he's already very satisfied with his current life.
But things didn't go as planned.
That very evening, Zhao Shi'an was invited into the palace.
Fang Qing and Zhao Shi'an were having dinner at the time, and Fang Qing lost her appetite upon hearing this.
Zhao Shi'an was not surprised at all.
"don’t worry."
How could Fang Qing not be worried? She didn't sleep either, and by the time Zhao Shi'an returned, it was already late at night.
Fang Qing had been waiting at the door and went to greet them when she heard the noise.
"What happened?"
Zhao Shi'an first took Fang Qing back to the house.
"He entrusted the matter of the Prince of Yan to me and Sima Jing, saying that if I handled it well, I would be allowed to return to the cabinet."
Fang Qing almost laughed out of anger.
"It's like nobody wants to go back."
Then Fang Qing asked, "So what do you plan to do?"
"Naturally, it will be handled according to his wishes."
The emperor was giving him a chance to return to court.
Fang Qing sighed.
"Go wash up and go to bed."
Once Zhao Shi'an returns to the cabinet, he probably won't have the peaceful life he has now.
Zhao Shi'an was merely summoned to the palace and had no idea how the news had spread. The very next day, someone came to visit him.
Subsequently, Zhao Shi'an participated in handling the assassination of the Prince of Yan, and everyone sensed something extraordinary. Invitations to Fang Qing were sent out in droves.
"From now on, we'll refuse all these things and close our doors to customers."
Fang Qing didn't want to participate in those boring parties; she'd rather stay home and look at the accounts.
"You won't even accept Prince Min's visiting card?" the steward asked.
Sima Jing's visiting card was naturally accepted.
But it's estimated that he'll have to wait until after the matter with the Prince of Yan is resolved before he can visit.
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