The Prime Minister's Residence.
Prime Minister Shen was drinking tea in his residence, his expression leisurely and content. Although he wasn't exactly in a good mood, he wasn't in a bad one either.
The Emperor is ill, and he knows his condition well. Judging from the current situation, if nothing unexpected happens, His Majesty will not be able to hold on for much longer.
If anything changes on the emperor's side, his grandson will succeed to the throne.
The prerequisite is that the Empress must seize control of the inner palace from the Imperial Noble Consort.
As for the previous dynasty, although the emperor now blindly trusts Feng Mo Ran, the forces behind the crown prince should not be underestimated.
If a fight really breaks out, Feng Mo Ran's side probably won't gain any advantage.
Regardless of whether Feng Mo Ran was capable or meticulous, the cases he developed later were, after all, new relationships.
Compared to the relationships he had cultivated over decades, Feng Mo Ran was still a bit too inexperienced.
There's a saying that goes, "Old ginger is spicier."
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Feng Xilan should be able to ascend the throne without much difficulty.
Just as he thought of this, Prime Minister Shen's brows suddenly furrowed again.
He was so focused on the good things that he forgot about something else entirely.
Currently, Feng Mo Ran is investigating the Li Bei King incident from years ago in accordance with the Emperor's will, and it is unknown when it will end.
Within just a few days, a number of officials have been imprisoned.
Many other officials had their homes raided, and it is said that all the ill-gotten gains from those officials' residences went into the national treasury.
These are all minor issues; the crucial problem is that those who were imprisoned were all on our side.
One or two minor leaders are fine, but if this continues, and Feng Mo Ran uses the Li Bei King incident to suppress them, then they are definitely not to be underestimated.
Just moments ago, Prime Minister Shen was humming a little tune while watering the flowers when he suddenly threw the watering can aside.
At this moment, a servant rushed in and spoke in a flustered manner.
"Master, someone from the palace has arrived and says they wish to see you in person."
After listening, Prime Minister Shen frowned slightly, a look of confusion on his face.
If someone from the palace comes at this time, it must be something urgent.
Thinking of this, Prime Minister Shen's voice became serious.
"Let him in quickly."
After hearing this, the servant ran out.
Before long, an old man hurriedly came before the prime minister.
"This old servant greets Your Excellency the Prime Minister."
The father-in-law's face was covered in sweat, and he looked anxious. He genuinely believed in the boy and instinctively sensed the urgency of the situation, so he asked him a question.
"Your Excellency, there's no need for such formality. Has something happened in the palace?"
The father-in-law wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded repeatedly.
"Prime Minister, something terrible has happened! Today, His Majesty resolutely banished the Empress to the Cold Palace."
Upon hearing this, the man froze on the spot.
Just now, Prime Minister Shen had brought a cup of tea, intending to return it to his father-in-law who was reporting the news, but unexpectedly, his father-in-law brought this kind of news instead.
Stunned, Prime Minister Shen dropped the teacup he was holding and it shattered on the ground in the blink of an eye.
But Prime Minister Shen had no time to worry about the tea; he was only looking at the eunuch.
"What?! Tell me again! What exactly is going on?"
The eunuch who came to deliver the message was terrified when he saw the prime minister's angry expression.
He repeated it again, albeit hesitantly.
The Prime Minister heard it clearly this time, and he couldn't believe it was all true.
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