"Two or three days? Are you crazy? Even though Third Brother has lost the Ministry of Law and the Left Prime Minister, he still has the support of the Ministry of Works, Ministry of Revenue, Ministry of Personnel, and Ministry of Rites. Why don't you wait a little longer? "Ping Yang was confused.
"Wait until what?" Fang Zhengzhi asked.
"Of course, we will wait until …" Ping Yang stopped talking. She wanted to say that she would wait until the Crown Prince lost his power, but when she thought about how the Crown Prince was still her third brother, she could not bring herself to say it.
"The Crown Prince is the Crown Prince. If we really have to wait until then, what's the point?" Fang Zhengzhi looked at Ping Yang. He knew what she was trying to say.
As a matter of fact, his current situation could indeed wait.
He could wait until King Duan replaced the Crown Prince, or until the Crown Prince completely lost power. However, if that happened, there would be no point in overturning the case.
"But isn't it too difficult to overturn the case now? Also, do you … do you have any evidence? "Ping Yang nodded, not really understanding, but soon, she also thought of another problem.
Trying to overturn the case of the Southern Region with just the Minister of Law?
That was too difficult!
Wen Chuan was not yet the Minister of Law. Even if he was, he would be a new official. The Ministry of Law might not be convinced.
More importantly, Wen Chuan did not have any evidence.
It was impossible to overturn the case of the Southern Region and the Crown Prince without any evidence.
The Emperor would never agree to it.
"Evidence? Of course … not. " Fang Zhengzhi shook his head. Other than the Crown Prince, only Su Qing and the eight followers of the Crown Prince knew about the Southern Region case.
The eight followers had already been killed by the Crown Prince.
Even Su Qing, the only person who knew about it, was in the Northern Lands as the Northern Five Constabularies' Governor. Most importantly, Su Qing would never testify for Fang Zhengzhi.
"Why would Father agree to overturn the case without evidence?" Ping Yang asked.
"We'll know once we try." Fang Zhengzhi didn't continue to explain, or rather, he didn't know how to explain either, because he wasn't sure if he would succeed or fail in the end.
"Alright, when do you want to try?"
"In another two or three days, she should be here!"
"She? Are you talking about the person who is about to enter the capital … "
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi nodded and looked at the storm outside the window. It had been more than a year. What was to come would eventually come.
…
As night fell, the rain gradually lightened. Droplets of rain rolled down from the grass and flower petals.
In a quiet mansion in the Flame Capital City.
A figure was sitting in a small pavilion in the courtyard. Her slender fingers were gently plucking at the zither in front of her, producing a melodious sound.
The night breeze blew gently, bringing with it a drizzle into the pavilion. The pure white dress danced in the wind, and a faint brilliance spilled down from the sky, causing the white dress to glow faintly.
Yun Qingwu, the Young Lord of the Demon Race, commanded the Demon Army of the Ten Domains.
However, she appeared in the Flame Capital City of the Great Xia Dynasty. This was something unimaginable, but it was a fact.
"Young Master!" A man in a black cloak walked into the courtyard and stopped in front of Yun Qingwu.
"Mm." Yun Qingwu did not raise her head to look at the man. She only responded softly.
"Young Master, I have investigated the matter. Wu Yuer is now on her way to Flame Capital City. Furthermore, the Queen of the Southern Region will be here in two days!"
"Two days, Wu Yuer, the Queen of the Southern Region, and Yan Qianli will all be here. Mm … I understand." Yun Qingwu nodded. Then, she lifted her hands from the strings of the zither and looked into the sky. "Have you found out where Bai Xing is being held?"
"Not yet, but …" The man was about to say that he had deduced from his subordinates, but he swallowed his words. He knew that Yun Qingwu did not like to make deductions.
In Yun Qingwu's mind, only things that had been verified could be considered intelligence.
"If you can't find anything, then don't bother. Send this letter to Ping Yang Residence."
"Yes!"
…
The next day, morning.
The rain stopped, and a ray of sunlight shone down from the horizon, shining on the throne room. The roof of the throne room was dyed a faint golden color. The morning after the rain was dyed with a rosy glow.
All of the officials walked out of the throne room, congratulating a middle-aged man. All of them rushed to hand out their invitations.
This middle-aged man was Wen Chuan.
He was the former Right Assistant Minister of Law, and the current Minister of Law.
No one expected that the fight for the position of Minister of Law would end in such a manner. Both the Left Assistant Minister and the Middle Assistant Minister were imprisoned.
Only the Right Assistant Minister, Wen Chuan, was left.
Even though this outcome was inevitable, it still shocked all of the officials.
"Hahaha, Lord Wen has been promoted today. Don't forget to take some time to visit this official's residence!"
"I heard that Official Wen's son is already of age, and he is still single. My daughter is waiting to be married, if Official Wen …"
"From what I know, Official Qin's daughter is only 14 years old? Official Wen, why don't you consider my niece? She is about the same age as Young Master Wen! "
All of the officials surrounded Wen Chuan and tried their best to persuade him.
Since ancient times, there had always been a huge gap between the Assistant Minister and the Minister. Many people were stuck at that gap for their entire lives. However, once they crossed it, they would rise to the top.
One of the Six Ministers.
This was a treatment that would go down in the annals of history.
"My son is still young and inexperienced. It is my son's fortune that everyone thinks so highly of him. However … I still need to ask my son's opinion on this matter." Wen Chuan waved his hand lightly and bowed to the surrounding officials.
"Sure, of course!"
"Lord Wen is truly worthy of being our role model. Just this impartiality alone is enough to make us look at you in a new light. Under Lord Wen's leadership, the Ministry of Justice will definitely prosper with each passing day!"
"Yes, it will flourish!"
All of the officials were not angered by Wen Chuan's delay. Instead, they continued to praise him.
At this moment, the Crown Prince, Lin Tianrong, walked out of the Throne Room. His silver brocade robe shimmered under the sunlight.
"Ahem!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong cleared his throat and looked at Wen Chuan. Smiling, he hurried over to Wen Chuan.
All of the officials were surprised to see the Crown Prince. After all, this was the entrance to the throne room.
The Great Xia Dynasty had a rule that forbade the princes from interacting with the officials.
Was he going to start now?
While the courtiers were shocked, they tactfully retreated to the side.
"Official Wen!" The Crown Prince greeted.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Wen Chuan bowed as soon as he saw the Crown Prince.
"There's no need to be so courteous, Lord Wen. I've heard that Young Master Wen once served in the Mountain Breaking Army of the Stabilisation Constabulary. From what I can see, there aren't many young men who dare to fight in the army. If Lord Wen has the time, why don't you bring your son to the Eastern Palace for a walk?" Lin Tianrong said calmly.
When the other officials heard this, their hearts were as clear as a mirror. As expected, they were going to start to stir up trouble. They were going to show their favor to Wen Chuan's son.
Even though the Crown Prince was a little impatient.
All of the officials knew what the Crown Prince was thinking. Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping was temporarily detained, Law Official Wan Chong was imprisoned, and Minister of War Shen Ming was kneeling in front of the Ten Mile Lake.
It was impossible to say that the Crown Prince was not anxious at all after this series of events.
"Thank you, Your Highness. When I have the time, I will bring my son to the East Palace to pay him a visit!" Wen Chuan nodded respectfully.
"Very well." Crown Prince Lin Tianrong nodded. Just as he was about to say something, a cold glint flashed across his eyes. That was because another figure had already walked out of the throne room.
In contrast to the Crown Prince, King Duan was visibly happier.
No matter what, the current situation was advantageous to him. Moreover, even though Wen Chuan had been in the Ministry of Justice for many years, everyone knew that he had never been valued.
The Crown Prince was in power, but Wen Chuan was not valued.
His meaning was too obvious. Now that Wen Chuan had become the Minister of Justice, it was naturally a rare opportunity for him.
"Official Wen!" King Duan Lin Xinjue ignored Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and greeted Wen Chuan with a smile.
"Greetings, Your Highness!" Wen Chuan bowed.
"I heard that Young Master Wen once served in the Mountain Breaking Army of the Stabilisation Constabulary. Coincidentally, my army is lacking some courageous men. I wonder if you are willing to do so?" King Duan smiled as he spoke.
"Haha, Your Highness King Duan must be joking. It is my son's fortune to be able to train in the military. What is there to be reluctant about? On behalf of my son, I thank Your Highness King Duan for your kindness!"
"Alright, I think tomorrow is a good day. If Young Master Wen is free, he can look for me!" King Duan nodded.
"Sixth Brother, aren't you a little impatient?" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong frowned.
"Impatient? Third Brother should be the impatient one. "King Duan countered.
"Hmph!" Crown Prince Lin Tianrong snorted. Then, he turned to Wen Chuan. "Official Wen, I still have to prepare for the Southern Region's arrival. I will take my leave!"
"Farewell, Your Highness!"
"Farewell, Your Highness!"
Wen Chuan and the surrounding civil and military officials bowed in unison when they heard this.
King Duan smiled as he watched Crown Prince Lin Tianrong leave. Then, he said, "The Princess of the Southern Region is about to enter the capital. I have to prepare for that as well. I will take my leave."
"Farewell, Your Highness!"
"Farewell, Your Highness!"
Wen Chuan and the other officials bowed again.
The officials couldn't help but sigh in their hearts after Crown Prince Lin Tianrong and King Duan left.
The Ministry of Law had always been neglected among the six ministries. Almost all the princes had their eyes on the Ministry of Revenue and Ministry of Personnel. Today, however, the position of the Minister of Law was extremely popular.
No matter who sat in this position, it could be considered extremely glorious.
In the past, the Crown Prince and King Duan had started recruiting people the moment they stepped out of the throne room. This was something that had never happened before.
In just a few short days, the situation in the courts had changed so much.
And all of this …
When the officials thought of this, a name appeared in their minds. It was a name that they had never paid attention to before.
Fang Zhengzhi!
Law Official Wan Chong had been imprisoned the moment he entered the capital. Then, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping had fallen overnight. Even Minister of War Shen Ming had been implicated. This was unbelievable.
Now that Wen Chuan had become the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, all the officials were guessing who he would choose to work for.
After all, whether it was Minister of Law Wan Chong, Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping, or Minister of War Wan Chong, all of them were major cases.
Furthermore, all of these cases had to be investigated by the Ministry of Law first.
To put it bluntly, Wen Chuan had the Crown Prince's tail in his hands. He had King Duan's future in his hands.
…
Two days later, noon. The sun was shining brightly.
At the eastern gate of the Flame Capital City, streaks of red silk were hung all over the city walls, filling the entire Flame Capital City with a joyous atmosphere.
Two rows of soldiers in shining armor and wielding spears extended from the gate to the outskirts of the city.
Countless citizens gathered at the gate, tiptoeing to watch.
The Queen of the Southern Region was entering the capital. This was a huge event for the Great Xia Dynasty. After all, the Southern Region was the largest state in the Great Xia Dynasty.
Relations between states had always been of utmost importance.
However, this was the first time the Southern Region had sent someone to the capital since the war a year ago. Furthermore, it was the Queen of the Southern Region.
"I heard that she is not even 20 years old!"
"Yes, and I heard that she is very beautiful. I really want to see her."
"Shh, don't say such flirtatious things. If she hears you, you will be beheaded."
All of the citizens discussed softly.
At that moment, a black dot appeared in the distance. The black dot expanded rapidly as a rumbling sound came from afar.
"Woo!"
The sound of a horn rang out, followed by the sound of drums.
"She's here, the Queen of the Southern Region is here!"
"Wow, she is indeed the Queen of the Southern Region. What a grand spectacle!"
The crowd looked at the majestic procession from afar, and their eyes lit up as they cheered one after another.
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