Chapter 184 Scheme
The next day, after the ritual at the Grand Tutor's residence was completed, Fu Mingyi personally saw the monk off at the door. He lingered there for a short while, and then, within half an hour, news spread from Wang Xiang's residence.
The Grand Tutor was pale and thin, probably due to his recent seclusion and devout vigil.
Pious vigil...
Oh.
Wang Xiang recalled what Imperial Censor Liu had said when he returned, as well as the messages he had sent back along the way, and his doubts grew stronger.
The trip to Feng County was truly unexpected.
According to Imperial Censor Liu, as soon as he arrived in Feng County, someone approached him and told him directly that Zhao Ziyuan had secretly hidden a force of elite soldiers in Fengqi Gorge. These soldiers did not have regular military status and were Zhao Ziyuan's personal private army.
Imperial Censor Liu felt he had caught a big fish, so he quickly found Feng Zhengmin, the prefect of Yingzhou, and then led his men to follow Fengqi Gorge.
When they arrived, it was already dark, and the shadows of the trees were slanting across the ground.
Zhao Ziyuan was standing on the bridge, and on the other side of the bridge was where he hid his troops.
A fight was taking place on the bridge. A group of men in black surrounded three people. Two of them fell off the cliff, and the third was quickly taken away by them.
Because it was too dark and Imperial Censor Liu was far away, he couldn't see very clearly. However, Zhao Ziyuan then took out a dragon tally and not only refused them passage across the bridge, but also argued that he was training troops for His Majesty.
This is truly unheard of.
Imperial Censor Liu realized that things were not simple, so he quickly returned to Nanhua and ordered Feng Zhengmin to deal with the matter seriously.
The dragon talisman appeared in Feng County, crafted by Zhao Ziyuan...
Wang Xiang suddenly lost his bargaining chip. After thinking it over, he decided to go to the palace to meet the emperor and sound out the situation.
If Zhao Ziyuan was truly training troops for His Majesty, why didn't His Majesty object when the Imperial Censor was sent out, and why didn't Fu Mingyi speak up?
This happened so suddenly.
Just then, Fu Mingyi finished his vigil.
"Is there any news from the Fu family?" Wang Xiang asked Mr. Sun.
Mr. Sun slowly stroked his beard and said, "The Fu family has been living in Yuzhou for three years now. Old Master Fu's health is deteriorating. However, our informants report that the Fu family is also preparing for a funeral, and they are not accepting any gifts, but staying indoors. It is said that Old Master Fu even cried in the mourning hall, and then fell ill."
Wang Xiang found it even stranger. "They are quite consistent."
Mr. Sun moved a little closer.
"My lord, do you think it's because of that person..."
Who is it?
Mr. Sun seemed even more mysterious. "I heard that Old Master Fu brought back a huge luminous pearl from the East China Sea, which he enshrined in a temple for seven days before placing it in the mourning hall."
Wang Xiang had a sudden thought.
Is the information accurate?
Mr. Sun nodded, "The East China Sea Pearl is so big; everyone saw it when it entered the mansion. This news must be true."
Wang Xiang's brows relaxed. "That makes sense now. Hmph, the Fu family is paving the way for Fu Mingyi."
Mr. Sun stroked his beard but said nothing.
Wang Xiang snorted coldly. "They're dreaming. They don't even realize that the Fu family has produced such a brilliant talent; the whole world knows that. How can they possibly cover it up with a funeral?"
Mr. Sun nodded. "What you say is absolutely right, sir."
"A stain is a stain. The Fu family is being far too naive."
"However, this matter has nothing to do with Feng County. Since Zhao Ziyuan of Feng County dared to produce the Dragon Talisman, how does Your Excellency intend to deal with him?"
"How to deal with this..." Wang Xiang thought for a moment, then smiled.
“Although our Emperor has always listened to Fu Mingyi, he knows nothing about military affairs. This matter must be evidence of Fu Mingyi’s willful and arbitrary actions. He and Zhao Youchen have always been on good terms, so it’s not impossible that he manipulated things.”
"So, what does Your Excellency mean..."
"Today I will bring you all to the palace once more. His Majesty has not attended court for some time. Tomorrow, when he attends court, Imperial Censor Liu will lead the way, and a few others will be ordered to question Fu Mingyi. If we can get Fu Mingyi into a corner... and then present our case... His Majesty will surely see through Fu Mingyi's wolfish ambitions and audacious audacity!"
Mr. Sun nodded, "The adults have considered everything very thoroughly."
Wang Xiang snorted coldly. "This is what you call reaping what you sow. Fu Mingyi is digging his own grave, playing with fire and getting burned!"
At this moment, Fu Mingyi was dressed neatly and, with Fu Shan in tow, slowly drove towards Nanhua Palace.
Wang Xiang, not wanting to be outdone, immediately summoned a group of officials to enter the palace. They had barely left the mansion when an inconspicuous carriage was already parked at the gate.
The carriage was parked right in his way to the palace, so he couldn't help but glance at it a few more times.
However, he did not go forward, but instead got into his own carriage and ordered the driver to drive.
As the two carriages passed each other, a hand suddenly reached out from the other carriage.
It was a woman's hand, with bright red nail polish, like blood, which made her slender hand appear even whiter.
"My lord, you are a step too late." An elegant female voice came from inside the carriage.
Wang Xiang paused for a moment, but did not intend to pay any attention to it.
But this woman's hands looked slender and harmless, but in reality, she was very strong.
The hand seemingly casually pulled on the window frame of his carriage, restraining the horse that was about to move forward. It was forced to raise its hooves high, whether out of fright or impatience, it was unclear.
Wang Xiang's heart skipped a beat.
"Who dares to be so insolent!"
The other person chuckled softly.
"No wonder everyone in Nanhua City says that your strategies are inferior to the Grand Tutor's. Today's comparison shows that you are indeed far inferior."
"You!" Wang Xiang's face changed, and he was about to say something when the other party suddenly let go of his hand and said, "Sir, you are ultimately a scholar. You have the heart of a thief but not the courage. You are soft-hearted and soft-fisted. How can you accomplish anything?"
After saying that, she chuckled and, without waiting for Wang Xiang's reaction, spurred her horse and rode away.
Wang Xiang stared wide-eyed, feeling a surge of anger rising within him as he was confronted with this misfortune the moment he stepped outside.
"grown ups?"
Wang Xiang was annoyed. He glared at him and said, "What are you all standing there for! Hurry up and go to the palace!"
Just as he was about to draw the curtains, he saw a note stuck in the seam of the window frame.
He quickly opened it to take a look, and there was a sentence written inside: "Feng County trains troops for the emperor, and is invincible."
Wang Xiang paused for a moment, crumpled the paper into a ball, and slowly twirled it in his hand.
As the carriage traveled towards Nanhua Palace, Wang Xiang pondered the entire journey.
The woman's identity is unknown, but she is highly skilled in martial arts and well-informed.
He had only recently learned about the matter concerning Zhao Ziyuan in Feng County, and yet the other party was already able to spread such news.
What does "flawless" mean?
What is this reminding him of?
Why did we come here?
Wang Xiang lifted the curtain and looked at the sky over Nanhua City.
The sky was obscured by clouds, gray and gloomy, and nothing could be seen clearly.
Someone was reminding him, "Can't you bring down Fu Mingyi this time?"
Hmph, no matter how cunning Fu Mingyi may be, the crime of deceiving the emperor is unforgivable!
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