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Ye Zifen suddenly changed the subject and said, "The emperor also specifically told us to stay in the capital for a while. This means that in the next few years, we must stay here until the new emperor has established a solid foundation before we can leave."

Hearing this, Zhang Gaoyi's expression instantly became extremely serious. He frowned and asked in a low voice: "Why did the emperor think of letting the two of us come... Those old ministers are not worthy..."

The regent ministers can all be the prince's children, but he lets them offend people. I don't know what the emperor is thinking.

Ye Zifen smiled and explained, "Because the princes are all quite old, their maternal families have a lot of connections in the court. Even the princes seem to have preferences. Since the emperor has appointed a crown prince, he intends to pass the throne to him, but will the other princes be willing? We don't have too many connections with the civil and military officials in the court, and you are a loyal minister with military power, so you are naturally the most suitable."

Zhang Gaoyi suddenly realized what was going on, but then he showed a worried look: "The emperor is old, so the princes have grown up, and even several of the emperor's grandchildren are already in their twenties. Who would be willing to give up that position? Alas! It seems that our task is a bit heavy!"

He was fully aware of the importance and complexity of this mission, and felt a heavy pressure in his heart.

Ye Zifen frowned and said, "I have a rough idea of ​​which civil officials support which prince, but the real key lies in the military generals. If something unexpected happens and they force the emperor to abdicate, we won't be able to explain to the emperor."

Zhang Gaoyi asked with some concern: "Do we really have to take this on?"

He really has no confidence that he can do this well now.

But looking at Ye Zifen, he understood that the emperor must have used both soft and hard tactics on Ye Zifen, and cried and complained about his difficulties, making it impossible for him to refuse.

Since the emperor trusts Ye Zifen so much, he naturally believes that he will do his best to handle this matter.

"In this way, we and the Tiger Army cannot easily leave the capital for at least the next few years. But the emperor has asked the Tiger Army to be responsible for training the navy, so the Tiger Army has to be divided into two parts now."

Ye Zifen nodded and said, "That's right, and Hongjie has been at the seaside for a while. After he gets married, he can go to the seaside with Ziwei to lead the Tiger Army to train the navy. As for us, we will stay in the capital to command them."

Hearing the word "we", Zhang Gaoyi suddenly felt much more comfortable.

He wondered, does this mean that he would no longer be rejected?

Well, it looks like he might not be able to maintain a peaceful life in the next few years.

While Zhang Gaoyi was thinking, Ye Zifen said slowly: "People like the regent have a complicated and contradictory relationship with the new emperor. In addition, they hold military power. If they are not careful, they may face the risk of extermination of their family. Therefore, I have not agreed to this matter yet. I need the emperor to reserve a retreat for us. In addition, I have arranged for the Ye family's new forces to go to the seaside. If we encounter an accident, they will flee overseas. This is also the last thing I do for the Ye family. So, what are your plans, Zhang family?"

Zhang Gaoyi smiled and responded, "Haven't you figured out a plan? Gao Wu has been following the masters. When Zifang and the others leave, just let Gao Wu go with them."

Ye Zifen continued to ask: "What about the two gods in your general's mansion?"

Zhang Gaoyi replied: "I will return to the mansion in a while and discuss with them carefully to send them back home as soon as possible. As for going to the beach, forget it!"

Ye Zifen said, "I've even asked my father to go back to Lujia Village. Do you still want your family to take our two ancestors to the beach? That's our last move. We must not expose it easily. Otherwise, once we are caught in one fell swoop, it will be too late to regret it!"

Ye Zifen paused for a moment and continued, "Over the years, I have arranged for Zifang to go overseas to buy some businesses to prepare for our future."

Zhang Gaoyi nodded in agreement, and then asked, "What about your uncle's family?"

Ye Zifen responded, "I have sent my fourth cousin to the seaside to manage those industries. I will let him return to Beijing after the situation here stabilizes. As long as I can provide him with something to do to keep him busy, it will be fine. And for now, I am not too worried about the Wang family. After all, my eldest cousin is a county horse, and he may even become a prince consort in the future. I believe he will always leave a glimmer of hope for the Wang family and the Hong family."

Zhang Gaoyi frowned and asked, "What if the other princes eventually ascend the throne?"

Ye Zifen smiled bitterly and replied, "If that happens, I'm afraid that only my fourth cousin will be left in the Wang family, and then we can only meet again in hell."

Zhang Gaoyi sighed and said worriedly: "I hope the emperor won't let this happen..."

Ye Zifen's voice suddenly became softer. She lowered her voice and said, "I think some families are going to be unlucky recently, especially the princes' maternal families. Whoever jumps around the most will be unlucky first."

Zhang Gaoyi raised his eyebrows and asked curiously, "Oh? How did you know? Did you find out something from the emperor?"

Ye Zifen nodded slightly and said softly, "Yes, I can see that. Even the prince's in-laws and the queen are no exception, not to mention the other families. They will definitely not be able to escape."

Zhang Gaoyi asked again: "Are you talking about the queen? She is..."

Ye Zifen interrupted him and said, "This is just a guess between me and Old Master Hong. There is no way to confirm this. In addition, I think the emperor named me a princess just to see if anyone wants to win me over."

Zhang Gaoyi nodded thoughtfully, and then asked, "Then how many people in your house do you think are the emperor's people?"

Ye Zifen smiled confidently and replied, "Madame Qi told me everything today, and I already knew it in my heart. Why do you think I wanted to let everyone from the caravan move in? Of course, it was to keep the entire Princess Mansion under our control."

If they didn't have such a relationship, how could she dare to talk to him so boldly? Zhang Gaoyi knew it very well.

He said: "I knew it was not easy for you to let the caravan people live here. Everyone knows that Fukelai is the caravan's base camp. It is more confidential and safer than other places. So I chose to live here without hesitation."