The confrontation between the emperor and his court officials was triggered by the death of Lord Luo, and it became increasingly intense because the emperor imprisoned the ministers who knelt down to remonstrate with him and Luo's widow in the Jinyiwei prison, adding fuel to the fire.

Just as this incident was about to turn into a thunderbolt that would blow the court of the Great Mu Dynasty to pieces, a person whom Su Fengyi had never expected came to the door of the Princess's Mansion.

Or to be more precise, he was pushed into the Princess's Mansion.

Su Fengyi looked at Elder Yang sitting in a wheelchair being pushed by Taoist Qingfeng, and tears came to her eyes on the spot:

"Mr. Yang Ge!"

Although Taoist Qingfeng has brought him back to health, Elder Yang is still eighty-six years old. He suffered a stroke and has been bedridden for many years. He has only been able to sit up for a few days, so his whole body looks very weak, as if he would fall down at the slightest gust of wind.

But the way Yang Ge Lao looked at people was exactly the same as when he accompanied Taizu to conquer the world. It was still so wise, as if he could see through people's hearts, as if nothing could escape his eyes.

When Yang Ge Lao saw Su Fengyi crying, he smiled and said:

"Our fearless eldest princess actually cries. It seems she has really grown up."

Su Fengyi burst into laughter:

"Mr. Yang Ge!"

Taoist Qingfeng smiled and said to Elder Yang:

"The princess is so happy for you that she is crying. Just be happy in your heart."

The three of them walked into Su Fengyi's study with smiles on their faces, as if they had not seen each other for many years.

Shuangye brought the tea up and closed the door before leaving. Without further ado, Yang Ge Lao said:

"Please forgive me for my lack of energy. I will keep this short. I have a few words to ask Your Highness."

Su Fengyi knew why Lord Yang came to her house this time. If it were someone else, she would just evade responsibility and clear herself of the responsibility. After all, she was at most a bystander and did not get involved personally.

No matter who comes, she can say with confidence that this matter has nothing to do with her.

But no matter who it is, including Lord Yang, Su Fengyi does not have the confidence in front of Lord Yang's all-seeing eyes.

When Elder Yang asked, Su Fengyi said:

"How dare I ask for advice in front of you, Lord? If you have anything to ask, no matter what it is, Feng Yi will tell you everything I know."

Lord Yang asked three questions in a row, concisely and directly, without asking about minor details but only the key points.

Yang Ge Lao asked:

"Your Highness, was Prince Qingyang killed by the Emperor?"

Su Fengyi replied:

"Although there is no concrete evidence, Fengyi believes that it is not true."

Yang Ge Lao asked again:

"Was Lord Luo killed by the Emperor?"

Su Fengyi answered again:

"President Liao has found out that Lord Luo had contracted the disease before he entered the palace to kneel and make a petition, and there were signs of poisoning. The execution by the imperial guards was only the cause of Lord Luo's death, not the main cause."

Yang Ge Lao asked three questions:

"As the old saying goes, if the emperor breaks the law, he is guilty of the same crime as the common people. So, Your Highness, what should we do if the emperor is wronged?"

Su Fengyi did not answer Yang Ge Lao's third question.

After asking the questions, Lord Yang did not seem to require Su Fengyi to answer. After asking, he bowed to Taoist Qingfeng and took his leave.

Taoist Qingfeng couldn't help complaining as he pushed Elder Yang back to Yang's residence:

"You have this bad habit. You want to be aboveboard in everything you do. You not only want to win, but you want to win flawlessly. She is only a little girl, but you have to be so harsh on her."

Yang Ge Lao was indeed not very energetic. It was already March, and he was still wearing thick winter clothes. He coughed and said:

"It's not easy to be a wise ruler. I only said a few words to her, why should I bother with others? When Taizu was trapped in Niujiao Mountain, Pei asked Taizu to divorce his wife and remarry, and the Su and Pei families formed a good relationship.

Taizu asked me, "Those who accomplish great things do not care about small details. Can I agree first and regret later?" I told Taizu, "Those who gain the world by deception will be deceived. It was like this with Taizu back then, and it is natural that I will do the same with her now."

When Taoist Qingfeng heard Elder Yang mention Taizu, he couldn't help but think of a rumor. He couldn't help but want to find the person involved to have a face-to-face discussion, so he asked him:

"I really asked you back then, has there ever been a precedent of a woman becoming emperor?"

Su Fengyi couldn't answer Yang Ge Lao's third question, and Taoist Qingfeng wanted to eat the melon, but he couldn't do so on the spot.

It was not until they were almost at Yang's residence that Yang Ge Lao suddenly sighed:

"Yang believes that he has extraordinary strategies and no one can match him, but only now do I realize that Taizu's insight and decision-making are indeed far greater than Yang's, and no one can match him."

……

After Lord Yang and Taoist Qingfeng left, Su Fengyi sat alone in the study room in silence for a long time.

During the year since she was awakened by her mother, although there were people coming and going around her, Su Fengyi often felt that she was walking alone.

To others, she often plays the role of a teacher, teaching them what to do and guiding them to reach higher levels.

The high place that others wanted to go to was full of flowers, but the high place that she wanted to go to was empty.

It's lonely at the top. The higher she goes, the more people depend on her, but the more lonely she feels.

Because no one taught her, and no one told her how to walk this path that was destined to lead her to loneliness in the correct and safe way.

She groped forward, trying to find the right path.

Now, Lord Yang told her that she had come to a fork in the road, and at this fork in the road, she should turn back.

Su Fengyi thought for a long time alone in the study. No matter how she thought about it or what excuses she made, what Yang Ge Lao said was right.

She can go that route, but she shouldn't use things that the emperor has never done to achieve her goal. Otherwise, what is the difference between her and the traitor Prince Pingliang?

Those involved are often confused, while bystanders can see things more clearly. When she was dealing with Qiao Gui, she still remembered to instruct Xie Xuan that things that were not done by Qiao Gui should not be blamed on him. Why was she blinded by anger, disappointment and ambition and forgot this rule when it came to her?

Yang Ge Lao's words made her firm in her heart. She wanted to fight for the throne. This was what she wanted, but she shouldn't do it in this way.

The next day, Su Fengyi entered the palace. She found the emperor and said:

"Your Majesty, please hold a morning court session. I have a way to resolve this situation."

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