The Comeback of the Charming Farmer's Wife

The Prime Minister said, "When public indignation reaches a certain point, it will become uncontrollable."

The Emperor heard this and frowned deeply. Problems were indeed arising one after another. How could everyone be so troublesome?

Ye Zi’an was the same, causing worry.

Well, although the Emperor was wary of Lele, he still quite liked Ye Zi’an, given that he had once saved his life.

After thinking for a moment, he asked, "What do you suggest?"

At this moment, the Minister of Ministry of Personnel had no personal agenda and spoke from a neutral standpoint, "Your Majesty, perhaps it would be wise to temporarily relieve Ye Zi’an of his Prefect position. Once the situation calms down, he can be reassigned to another prefecture. Ye Zi’an’s capabilities are well recognized, and naturally, he should not be discarded over such matters."

After a pause, the Minister of Ministry of Personnel continued, "Also, this matter must be investigated thoroughly. After all, whoever did such a thing would not announce it publicly. Even those of us at the court are unaware of this situation, so how would the common people know? It’s clear that someone is intent on harming Ye Zi’an."

"Indeed, what you say makes sense." The Emperor waved his hand, "Mu Shaoling mentioned this earlier when he wrote asking for ginseng, saying that it was arranged by the servants and not done in the name of the Ye Family. Even though the matter was handled discreetly, the common people still found out. Investigate, I want to know who is causing trouble behind the scenes. I am still alive, yet some are eyeing my throne? Dream on! Every day it’s plots and schemes; I tell you all, it’s pointless. As long as I’m alive, you all remain princes!"

Having said this, the Emperor stormed off angrily.

Below the court, the princes looked at each other in dismay. Were they all implicated?

"What do you think about this matter?" asked Old Mu as they left the palace, directing his question to Baili Yan.

"Uncle, not only did he preempt us, but we got dragged down with him. I never thought he would extricate himself like this, sacrificing one to save himself, nor did I expect him to have such a good relationship with the Eldest. Hmph."

"Do you mean that Brother An’s situation was also orchestrated by him?"

"Definitely," Baili Yan said coolly. "I never expected him to be so formidable. It seems that the more harmless someone appears on the surface, the more ruthless they are inside. It’s good for our cousin to lay low for now. Father Emperor is strong, and his influence is considerable, who knows what might happen in the future, Aunt Min only has this one son, we cannot let him be the first to fall."

"I think so too, if overt actions don’t work, we can turn to covert ones." Old Mu paused and added, "Just be mindful of the Emperor. The older one becomes, the less they want others coveting their position."

"Alas, poor Second. If not for Father Emperor, it wouldn’t have come to this."

"You can’t blame the Emperor entirely for this, the neighboring state has great ambitions, wanting to annex Great Zhou, and brazenly provoked war. Naturally, the Emperor was enraged. Ever since ancient times, when two states go to war, the end for a princess of diplomacy is always the most tragic; sacrificing a princess for the war flag has happened throughout history. But this princess encountered such a vile general!"

Old Mu explained to Baili Yan, "You should understand, in such circumstances, once events unfold and warfare erupts, it’s impossible to change generals at the last minute. Plus, after Great Zhou’s victory, he accumulated far too many military merits, the Emperor could not easily execute him, as it would chill the hearts of countless soldiers in Great Zhou."

"As for your sister..." Old Mu shook his head, saying nothing more; the truth of the matter is perhaps only known to the Emperor himself.