"A little bigger?" The lady seemed to be in a daze. Then, her gaze followed Fang Zhengzhi's gaze and an angry voice rang out, "Shameless fella, I will kill you!"
"Mm, that's more like it. Why are you acting all mature?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the angry lady and nodded seriously.
The lady who stepped out of the carriage was Ping Yang.
Only Ping Yang could cause the citizens of the capital to react as if they had seen a ghost. After all, Ping Yang's reputation in the capital was not just for show.
"Chi Hong greets Your Highness!" At this moment, Chi Hou also reacted. He slowly walked forward and bowed to Ping Yang who had walked out of the carriage.
"My Lord, you may rise." After seeing Chi Hou, the anger on Ping Yang's face clearly faded a little, and she put on a so-called "mature" expression.
"Greetings, Your Highness!" The crowd and hundreds of constables all knelt down.
"Rise." Ping Yang waved to the crowd, then hopped in front of Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu like a happy sparrow, "What do you think? My greeting gift is not bad right? Aren't you going to thank this princess properly? "
"Shouldn't you be the one thanking me?" Fang Zhengzhi asked curiously.
"Me thanking you? How is that possible? I was the one who started the fire. Then, I was the one who asked Bai Qi to go over. If not for me, would you still be standing here? "
"If not for me, would you even have the chance to start the fire?"
"What do you mean?"
"Think about it, that is the Minister's Residence. Even if you are a princess, you can't just set fire to the Minister's Residence for no reason! But this time, not only did you accomplish such a feat, you also made a great contribution. Don't you think you should thank me? "Fang Zhengzhi countered with a question.
"Now that you mention it... that makes sense!" Ping Yang was slightly stunned, and then she nodded. After that, a bright glow flashed through her clear eyes, "However, no matter how exaggerated your words are, you still have to give me a greeting gift!"
"How about I make you a hotpot?" Fang Zhengzhi said exasperatedly.
"Deal!" When Ping Yang heard this, she immediately nodded. When she thought of Qing Ying when they ate hotpot last time, she couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
When Chi Hou heard this, the expression on his face was rather complicated.
In the entire Yan Capital, only Ping Yang and Fang Zhengzhi would be able to say that they had set fire to the Minister's residence in such a righteous manner.
However …
It seemed like Bai Qi really had nothing to do with the Shadow Sect. Was he thinking too much? Or did he miss something?
Did Fang Zhengzhi really bet his life on Ping Yang?
If it was a quarter of an hour ago, Chi Hou would definitely not have thought of this. However, after witnessing the unforeseen event just now, he could not help but think of something, something that he had never thought of before.
What was Fang Zhengzhi's motive for coming to the capital?
Ping Yang did not pay much attention to Chi Hou's expression. After confirming Fang Zhengzhi's gift, she turned to look at Yan Xiu.
"Yan Xiu, did you bring any gifts for me in the capital this time?"
"Yes." Yan Xiu nodded.
"What gift?"
"Stallion."
"Stallion? Is it the Scarlet Cloud Stallion of your Yan Cloud Cavalry? "
"It is the Gale Scarlet Cloud Stallion."
"Gale Scarlet Cloud Stallion?! Could it be the legendary Fierce Gale Scarlet Cloud Driver that can only be found once in ten thousand Scarlet Cloud Colts? "Ping Yang's eyes lit up.
"Yes."
"Is it a male or female?"
"Male."
"Hahaha, my Snow White has a companion now. Yan Xiu is so generous, unlike a certain shameless fella who only made a hotpot. How stingy!" Ping Yang looked at Fang Zhengzhi with disdain.
"Isn't Snow White already given to the Ninth Prince's Purple Lightning Dragon Stallion?" Fang Zhengzhi asked curiously.
"It can be given more!"
"Oh …"
…
News of Wan Chong's arrest spread like wildfire in the capital. Everyone was talking about it in the restaurants and taverns.
Of course, other than this, there was another matter. Fang Zhengzhi had entered the capital. He had openly entered the capital from the eastern gate of the Flame Capital City.
"Fang Zhengzheng?"
In less than two hours, a new name had appeared in the Flame Capital City. It was a name that almost 90% of the population knew.
Eastern Palace, Crown Prince Residence, study.
More than ten officials dressed in various official robes sat quietly on the chairs. However, compared to the previous time, they were visibly more anxious this time.
The arrest of Minister of Justice Wan Chong was definitely a major event that would shake the Imperial Court.
More importantly, the evidence of Wan Chong's arrest was in the form of letters. They had no choice but to consider one question.
Among the letters …
Were there any for themselves?!
Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping rapped his fingers on the armrest of his chair, adding a sense of stifling tension to the room.
As for the Crown Prince, Lin Tianrong, he sat on his chair with a gloomy expression. His gentle gaze swept across the dozens of anxious officials below him.
"What are you afraid of? Do you really think that Fang Zhengzhi can turn the courts upside down? "Crown Prince Lin Tianrong's gaze was icy.
"Your Highness, we …" All of the officials looked at each other fearfully. It had not been easy for them to get to where they were today.
Submit to the Crown Prince.
Their ultimate goal was naturally to stabilize their position, enjoy a peaceful life, and even benefit their clan's descendants. However, the matter of the Ministry of Justice's Wan Chong caused a slight ripple in their hearts.
From the start of the fire to Wan Chong's arrest, the entire process had happened too quickly. It was so fast that no one could react to it.
One of the Six Council Officials had disappeared in the blink of an eye. Even now, the Crown Prince had not done anything.
"Where is Fang Zhengzhi now?"
"Your Highness, Fang Zhengzhi and Yan Xiu are at Ping Yang Residence. I heard that they are preparing a hotpot for Princess Ping Yang." One of the officials replied.
"Hotpot?!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong squinted.
"Has Wan Chong's letter been made public?" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping asked as he looked at the officials.
"No, but Bai Qi has already sent the letter to the Dali Overwatch Council. As Prime Minister Yu knows, there were too many people present at the time, so it was difficult …" An official wearing the uniform of the Dali Overwatch Council replied quickly.
"Mm, I know that even though Wan Chong's case has been placed in the Dali Overwatch Council, everything else can still be sent back to the Ministry of Law."
"Prime Minister, what do you mean?"
"We just have to arrange for someone to take over the position of Minister of Law. Then, this matter will be Wan Chong's alone. It will have nothing to do with everyone here!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping replied coldly.
"Yes yes, as long as the Ministry of Law is still in control, everything else will be easy!"
"Yes! Wan Chong is the Minister of Law, so his case cannot be sent back to the Ministry of Law. However, the matter between us and Wan Chong … "
"Prime Minister, do you have a suitable candidate in mind to take over Wan Chong's position?"
All of the officials' eyes lit up when they heard this. It was as though they had seen a ray of hope in the darkness.
"Everyone, don't worry about the Minister of Law. With me and the Crown Prince around, there won't be any problems." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping said confidently.
"That's right, with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Yu around, what do we have to worry about?"
"Yes yes yes, as long as the Crown Prince says so, we can rest assured."
"That's great!"
When the courtiers heard this, they quickly relaxed.
"Alright, it's getting late. Everyone, please go back and rest." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping waved his hands.
"Yes, we will take our leave!"
"Your Highness, we will take our leave!"
All of the officials stood up and bowed to the Crown Prince and Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping. Then, they left quickly.
After a while, the study quietened down.
"Pa!" A crisp sound broke the silence that had just been restored.
"Ping Yang, damn it!"
"Your Highness, Princess Ping Yang was ultimately provoked by Fang Zhengzhi. Otherwise, given her personality, even if she was a little mischievous, she would not have burned the Minister's residence."
"What do you think we should do now?"
"The most important thing now is to calm the officials. I was negligent in this matter. I wanted to use the Minister of Law in exchange for Fang Zhengzhi's life. However, I lost the Minister of Law instead. Things are getting complicated." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping said softly.
"It's just the Minister of Law, what's so complicated about it?" The Crown Prince said disdainfully.
"Normally, a Minister of Law is nothing. However, Your Highness, don't forget that Fang Zhengzhi's case is in the Ministry of Law!" Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping reminded.
"What do you mean?"
"If Fang Zhengzhi is dead, then it doesn't matter if the case is in the Ministry of Law or not. However, he is still alive. If King Duan gets the Minister of Law, then …"
"Are you saying that Sixth Brother will use the Ministry of Law to overturn the case?"
"Mm."
"He wouldn't dare!"
"In the fight for the throne, it has always been a situation where you die or I die. Since Duan Wang has the heart to fight for the throne, naturally he would not care about the brotherhood. Your Highness, think about it, if you were Duan Wang, would you have concerns because of the brotherhood?"
"I understand. However, am I supposed to watch as Fang Zhengzhi uses the name Fang Zhengzheng to strut around the capital?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong was indignant.
"There's no need for that. However, we have to wait for the right time." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping shook his head.
"What right time?"
"It's almost time for the banquet. The Emperor will be at the Ten Mile Lake then. As long as we do it cleanly, there won't be any trouble."
"Are you saying that we should go to the Ping Yang Residence to assassinate Fang Zhengzhi?"
"No, Ping Yang Residence is heavily guarded. It is as strong as the palace."
"Then what should we do?"
"Don't worry, Your Highness. Fang Zhengzhi won't be staying there for long. I have a way to lure him out." Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping's eyes flashed icily.
…
In the study of King Duan's residence.
Chi Hou gently put down the teacup in his hand. Then, he looked at Mr Hua and Elder Wen who were sitting opposite him. A faint smile appeared on his face.
"I didn't expect you to get rid of Wan Chong as soon as you arrived. I am impressed!" Mr Hua smiled when he saw Chi Hou put down his teacup.
"This has nothing to do with me." Chi Hou waved him off.
"I didn't expect the Crown Prince to send Wan Chong to stop you at the city gates. I didn't expect Fang Zhengzhi to get rid of Wan Chong!" Old Wen chimed in.
"My Lord, you were beside Fang Zhengzhi at the time. Do you know anything about the evidence in Wan Chong's hands?" King Duan stood up from his chair and walked to Chi Hou's side. He personally poured a cup of tea for Chi Hou.
Chi Hou stood up to refuse, but he accepted it in the end. Then, he narrowed his eyes and seemed to be deep in thought. However, he quickly regained his composure.
"Your Highness, it is not the right time to uproot the Crown Prince."
"My Lord, what do you mean?" King Duan asked respectfully.
"In order to get the evidence in Wan Chong's hands, you have to take over the position of the Minister of Law. Only then will you have the right to be the judge." Chi Hou replied after some thought.
"My Lord, you are right. If we can't take down the Minister of Law, we won't be able to do anything to the Crown Prince even if we have the evidence." King Duan nodded in agreement.
"Your Highness, do you have the confidence to take down the Minister of Law?"
"This …" King Duan was taken aback. Then, he shook his head, "More than 80% of the officials are on the Crown Prince's side. If you want to take down the Minister of Law …"
"Your Highness, have you thought about what would happen if you can't take down the Minister of Law?"
"My Lord, please enlighten me!"
"I feel that Your Highness should move at the right time." Chi Hou did not directly answer Lin Xinjue's question. Instead, he pointed out something else.
"Where do you want me to go?"
"There are less than three people in the capital who can sway the Emperor. Your Highness, you can think about this." Chi Hou replied.
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