When they went to the embassy again, the guards dug deep into the ground, but still found nothing. Chen Yan was punished for this and received thirty lashes.
Fang Shan made an excuse to go out of the palace to visit him and found that he was no different from usual and could still walk upright on his two legs.
Firstly, he was in good health, and secondly, the person in charge of beating him with the stick was also skilled in using force and understood that Emperor Chengyuan meant to use a small punishment for a big warning.
"Even the wisest man makes mistakes," Fang Shan said, his tone not quite gloating, but with a hint of sarcasm. "The general's mistake will probably be remembered for years to come."
Chen Yan did not deny that he was indeed not thoughtful enough this time.
Unlike Fang Shan, Wei Sushen always talked about business: "What's the current situation at the embassy?"
Chen Yan: "The Princess of Yuexiu is calm and composed. She's acting like a victim, claiming to have been deceived by the envoy and is currently reflecting on her actions."
Wei Sushen chuckled, and Fang Shan walked aside to peel an orange and eat it. "Did Prince An go to visit?"
Chen Yan looked at him with a slightly complicated expression: "You are quite predictable."
Fang Shan pursed his lips and smiled. Combined with Yingyu's testimony, it was now confirmed that Prince An and Yuexiu State were colluding.
Chen Yan: "As long as the messenger doesn't show up, you'll be in even greater danger."
Fang Shan smiled nonchalantly: "No one can affect my safety."
Chen Yan thought his attitude was too careless and looked at Wei Sushen, hoping that the latter would give him a warning.
Wei Sushen got the hint and said to Fang Shan without any emotion, "Then you are really great."
Chen Yan: “…”
This fake gay couple is made in heaven!
The two of them didn't stay long. After a few words, they prepared to return to the palace. Before getting on the carriage, Fang Shan suddenly asked, "Do you want to go see your team of storytellers?"
Wei Sushen thought about it and nodded.
Fang Shan also hadn't been to the brothel for a long time. Ever since he hired someone to take over, he, the madam, had some signs of retiring, so he went to take a look.
The two went their separate ways, planning to meet at the restaurant later.
Wei Sushen didn't take long, waiting at the agreed place for almost an incense stick of time before the latter walked over leisurely, with a faint sign that he was reluctant to leave.
The scent of makeup all over her body cannot be blown away by the wind.
Wei Sushen's expression was normal, but his eyes were slightly cold.
Fang Shan immediately said seriously, "I'm going to hand over the business I'm doing."
Wei Sushen sneered and said nothing.
People like to talk nonsense when they feel guilty. Fang Shan did not choose to take the carriage. He chatted about everything along the way, and Wei Sushen only responded occasionally.
System 666's talent is that he can sing a solo without getting bored.
When his mouth was a little dry after talking for a while, Fang Shan suddenly had a strange thought: "Am I beautiful?"
Wei Sushen nodded reluctantly but didn't want to go against the facts.
Fang Shan was puzzled: "Then why doesn't anyone tease me?"
In the past, whenever he dressed up beautifully, there were always a few foolish men who wanted to abduct the girls from his home.
Wei Sushen: "You are out of fashion."
“…”
In fact, although the two were in casual clothes, anyone with a little insight could tell that they were from a wealthy family. Besides, who would have nothing better to do than to tease decent women under the feet of the emperor?
Fang Shan returned to the palace with his regret. When he reached a pavilion, Wei Sushen stopped and said, "I'm going to the imperial study. You go back first."
"What are you going to do in the imperial study?"
Wei Sushen: "Brainwash the emperor."
Fang Shan had been left speechless many times recently. He was unable to find anything to say and just watched him walk away step by step.
Emperor Chengyuan was busy with memorials and was so busy that he was dizzy. When he saw the prince, he knew that he had come to the Palace of Dharma again for something.
"The messenger was caught?"
Wei Sushen shook his head.
"Any new information?"
Wei Sushen continued to shake his head.
Emperor Chengyuan moved his fingers, meaning that since there was no good news, please get out of here quickly.
Wei Sushen had survived Fang Shan's training and surpassed him, demonstrating his inner strength beyond compare. Ignoring Emperor Chengyuan's disdain, he continued, "I wish to inquire about Prince An's affairs."
Emperor Chengyuan asked without even raising his eyelids, "What do you want to ask?"
Wei Sushen: "Prince An is ambitious and wicked. We must get rid of him as soon as possible."
"I know he has designs on this chair, but knowing is not enough."
Wei Sushen: "Prince An used to be low-key, but recently he seems to be ready to take action. We just need to force him a step."
Emperor Chengyuan should be pleased that his son had his own opinions, so he stopped reviewing the memorials and looked at him with interest: "Tell me about it."
Wei Sushen: "Father is in his prime, and my son's marriage to the Chen family has further secured his position in the Eastern Palace. The Crown Princess is pregnant, so it's unlikely that Prince An will outlast us and ascend to the throne."
Emperor Chengyuan felt helpless after hearing what he said, and consoled himself that his words were true.
Wei Sushen: "Besides, Prince An has been very close to the Princess of Yuexiu Kingdom recently, and the people of Yuexiu Kingdom are known for their ability to use poison."
Emperor Chengyuan heard the hidden meaning in his words: "You want me to pretend to be poisoned?"
Wei Sushen nodded: "Once Prince An chooses to force the emperor to abdicate, there will be no turning back for him."
If the person was dealt with by other means, conspiracy theorists might think that everything was designed by Emperor Chengyuan, but if it involves treason, even the historians will make a harsh note of it.
The matter was of grave importance, and Emperor Chengyuan was unable to make a judgment at the moment. He sent Wei Sushen away and sat alone in the imperial study to think. At the end, he sighed softly: "These are troubled times."
·
Fang Shan’s daily routine is eating and sleeping.
As soon as I entered the hall, I saw the enchanting scene of a beautiful woman lying on her side and eating lychees.
"Without Yingyu waiting on me, I'm a little uncomfortable for a while." Fang Shan spat out the lychee pit, complained a few words, and then said, "Li Yuan just came by, looking for you."
Wei Sushen and Li Yuan didn't have much contact, but one could guess that it was because of Concubine Li's case.
"Concubine Li's accusation against the Crown Prince is proven. Li Yuan is also quite capable. He even found some evidence of the Crown Prince's drowning." Fang Shan smiled and said, "I'm probably looking for you to ask how you will deal with this matter."
Wei Sushen: "Concubine Li's mother's family is very powerful."
Fang Shan: "The most serious crime of murdering the crown prince is the execution of nine generations of the entire clan. Her mother's family is also involved in this matter. The host can uproot them all at once and use this to make them afraid to act rashly and surrender."
Wei Sushen rubbed his brows and said, "Remove the term 'throwing a wrench into the rat'."
Fang Shan pretended not to hear, as if thinking of something interesting: "I can't wait to see what the host will look like when he ascends the throne."
Wei Sushen coldly interrupted his fantasy: "At most, he will be emperor for one day."
Fang Shan: "He is also an emperor, above everyone else."
Wei Sushen looked at him deeply: "I'm going to find Li Yuan, you..."
"Um?"
"Nothing, just keep eating."
·
Except for Fang Shan who was eating and drinking, everyone had calculations in their minds.
Prince An went to the embassy every few days in the name of comforting the envoy. When he learned that the envoy had escaped, he was happier than anyone else. In order to win the favor of the beauty, he said, half true and half false, that he could find a way to arrange for the envoy to return home.
The Princess of Yuexiu Kingdom certainly didn't believe his words completely, and said calmly: "The envoy is capable, and he must have already sneaked into the palace by now."
Prince An's eyes lit up: "Really?"
The Princess of Yuexiu nodded: "His disguise skills can be ranked among the top three in the country."
Catching a glimpse of Prince An's expression, Princess Yuexiu interrupted his reverie: "The envoy came to the palace not to deal with the Emperor, but the Crown Princess."
There are many hidden dragons and crouching tigers around Emperor Chengyuan. It is said that the emperors of the Central Plains have had the habit of keeping death squads and secret guards since ancient times. They don't know much about the palace, and if they rashly attack Emperor Chengyuan, they will be seeking death.
Prince An frowned. "Emperor Chengyuan has strengthened the security of the Eastern Palace. It's now practically an impenetrable fortress."
The Princess of Yuexiu smiled faintly, her words full of confidence: "Even if I can't deal with the Emperor, I still have the ability to deal with a Crown Princess."
Her confidence wasn't in vain; the messenger had indeed successfully infiltrated the Eastern Palace. He had killed an insignificant eunuch, disguised himself, and taken his place, calculating the perfect time to strike.
Not understanding the original body's personality, the messenger didn't dare to meet or talk with it easily, and tried to minimize his presence. He secretly observed the Crown Princess's dietary preferences. Since he was currently just a small eunuch, he was not qualified to serve her closely, so poisoning her was the quickest way.
"Why aren't the lychees that the Crown Princess wants ready yet?" Someone was busy working not far away.
The messenger looked at this scene with displeasure. Lychees were a very precious food due to the long distance they had to be transported, yet the Crown Princess could actually eat two plates a day.
If it were in the patriarchal Yuexiu Kingdom, a princess with such extravagant and corrupt behavior would have been executed long ago.
Fang Shan had no idea that someone was plotting against him right next to him, and even if he knew, he wouldn't take it to heart.
After Yingyu got into trouble, the palace servants served her even more attentively. Fang Shan deliberately changed Yingyu's death sentence to exile, but in their eyes, it became a symbol of the Crown Princess's kindness.
Someone else peeled the melon seeds. Fang Shan stared at her delicate face and said, "Don't be like your sister Yingyu. She can't figure it out."
The maid shuddered and swore, "If I betray the Crown Princess, I will make sure I die a miserable death."
Fang Shan smiled and said, "It was just a casual remark." He flexed his wrist and said, "Tell the people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs to prepare some ointment to distribute."
The palace maid nodded in agreement. The Crown Princess liked sweet smells and often gave rouge and powder to the servants in the Eastern Palace. This was a benefit that could not be enjoyed in other palaces.
The people from the Ministry of Internal Affairs worked quickly. The palace maid in charge of cleaning outside got the stuff first. They gathered together and applied the stuff, looking very happy.
"Xiao Dezi." The older palace maid saw a familiar figure and called out.
The messenger was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was being called. He walked over calmly.
The other maids were lively and active, and they teased him, saying, "How about smelling this ointment?"
The messenger looked into the box and said, "It smells nice."
Several palace maids looked at each other, and one of them said, "Xiao Dezi, do you think the new hairpin I changed today is beautiful?"
The messenger nodded: "It looks very nice."
The palace maid smiled and said, "I paid money to have someone buy this from outside the palace."
The older palace maid gave a look and slowly retreated, while the other palace maids pulled the messenger aside to discuss playing shuttlecock.
Fang Shan had just laid down to take a nap when he heard someone calling out to the Crown Princess in a panic. He had no choice but to get out of bed and say, "Come in."
The older maid knelt down as soon as she entered the palace: "Crown Princess, something terrible has happened!"
Fang Shan: "Get to the point."
"There's a spy among us!"
“…”
"It's true. Not only does he not use the interjection 'ah' in every sentence, but he also never uses more than four words to praise others."
He can't even flatter me. You can tell at a glance that he's not one of us!
The author has something to say: Fang Shan: I don’t know what she is talking about, and I don’t dare to ask.
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