After a tragic death and rebirth, I became the regent's favorite

After hearing what Xiao Ting said, Shen Lingfeng could hardly raise his head. He and Xiao Ting had been planning for many years before they had established a foothold in the Six Departments. A murder case in Jiaoyue Tower had caused them heavy losses. How could he not be nervous?

"Your Highness is teaching us that we should abandon things when necessary. I can only try to minimize the losses and select someone who can take over Wei Lin's position as Minister of Revenue as soon as possible."

Unexpectedly, Xiao Ting shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, it's too late. My fifth brother is in charge of this case. He has already recommended the new Minister of Revenue to our father. We have already lost this round."

"His Highness the Fifth Prince has always been a peaceful person. How could he suddenly..."

Shen Lingfeng was a little confused about this matter, because he knew Xiao Ling very well, a man who used to sneer at the throne, at least that was what he thought.

But now he suddenly stood in front of everyone, not only seizing the initiative, but also because of his previous non-competitiveness, he gained the trust of Emperor Mingzhen, catching them off guard.

"It's true that I don't want to fight with the world, but it's false that I have no desire for the throne. Haha... Fifth brother, fifth brother, you have made me suffer by hiding this."

There was a darkness in Xiao Ting's eyes, and when he said this, he was filled with murderous intent. He now wished he could strangle Xiao Ling to death for doing such a bad thing.

But he couldn't do that. Not only now, but for a long time in the future, he would even have to rely on this fifth brother. Thinking of this, Xiao Ting felt so frustrated that he wanted to vomit blood.

"Your Highness, what should I do now?"

Shen Lingfeng asked cautiously. Somehow, he felt that Xiao Ting, whose eyes were full of viciousness at the moment, was a little strange. In a trance, he remembered the Seventh Prince who knelt in front of him a few years ago, earnestly hoping to get his help.

The Seventh Prince at that time had a sincere look in his eyes. Although he was ambitious, the passion he exuded was enough to move him. I wonder when he changed?

It seemed that Emperor Mingzhen and the Empress suppressed him openly and secretly, and did not take him, the youngest legitimate son, seriously, causing Xiao Ting's mentality to become somewhat distorted, but he did not think it was a big deal. He felt that even if he changed, it did not matter, because this prince was the future wise ruler he had chosen.

But now, Shen Lingfeng felt a little regretful, and even questioned whether the decision he made that year was right or wrong. Perhaps he should not have agreed to Xiao Ting from the beginning.

One wrong step leads to another. Now there is no turning back. Thinking of this, Shen Lingfeng feels more and more regretful.

"Prime Minister, you shouldn't ask this question to me, but to your daughter, Shen Moyou!"

Xiao Ting clenched his teeth. At first, he didn't believe that Shen Moyu had such ability. But after the Hundred Flowers Banquet, Shen Lian'er got into trouble, the Wei and Yun families were sent to prison one after another, and even the Wuyang Marquis' Mansion was humiliated in front of Shen Moyu one after another. He had to doubt it.

"You mean Yo Yo?"

Shen Lingfeng was surprised and did not believe what Xiao Ting said. "Your Highness, is there any misunderstanding about this matter? Yoyo is just a little girl, how could she be capable of..."

No, no, no... Shen Lingfeng stopped talking involuntarily halfway through his words. No, maybe his daughter Shen Moyu did have this ability.

I don't know when it started, but the cowardly little girl who could only stand timidly beside the concubine Shen Lian'er was able to argue with him with sweet words.

Shen Moyu is a well-known idiot throughout the entire imperial city, but at the Hundred Flowers Banquet, she not only defeated Du Ruyi, the daughter of Grand Tutor Du, but even the Seventh Prince Xiao Ting was played around by her. No one would believe that such a person is a idiot.

"I think the Prime Minister has also noticed something is wrong. You are really a derelict in your duty as a father. You don't even know when your daughter changed her personality."

Xiao Ting's words were full of sarcasm, which made Shen Lingfeng look extremely ugly. However, as if he was not satisfied, Xiao Ting continued, "And your wife has been in Jiangnan for more than a month, and there is no news at all. She is a member of the Mo family. Is the Prime Minister really not worried at all?"

With every word Shen Lingfeng spoke, he trembled with fear, but afterwards his forehead was already covered with cold sweat. These days he had been so focused on the affairs of the Wei and Yun families that he had completely forgotten about his own family's affairs. Thinking of this, his back instantly felt cold and he shuddered.

"It's getting late. I'm afraid the Prime Minister has some family matters to deal with. I won't stay any longer."

If Shen Lingfeng still can't hear the hint in Xiao Ting's words, then he is really a fool.

But he really couldn't understand, when did the innocent daughter of the first wife become so scheming, and the self-proclaimed loving wife hide so many things from him?

"I will retire first."

Shen Lingfeng retreated tremblingly and left Xiao Ting's mansion. When he turned around, Xiao Ting looked at Shen Lingfeng's back with gloomy eyes, "Fu Sheng, do you think Shen Lingfeng is really loyal to me?"

"Why did Your Highness say this?"

Fu Sheng couldn't help but be shocked by Xiao Ting's thoughts. Since when did His Highness begin to doubt the person he trusted the most?

"do not know."

Xiao Ting shook his head in self-mockery, "Fu Sheng, I think I'm sick."

He did not call himself "this prince", but "I", which made Fu Sheng feel even more uneasy. The prince, who had always been extremely proud, has now become like this, as if the slightest disturbance could scare him.

"Do you need me to call a doctor for you?"

Fu Sheng knew that Xiao Ting’s so-called illness was not a real illness, but a mental illness, but he would not really point it out, and Xiao Ting did not need him to point it out.

"No need for that. Go prepare the things you need for the border first. I'm afraid there will be many dangers along the way."

Fu Sheng knew that Xiao Ting might need to be alone at this moment, so he nodded and left without saying anything else, "Yes, Your Highness."

Xiao Ting never thought that Emperor Mingzhen would assign him a good job. He knew very well why he went to the border, but he was even more aware of Dazhao's strength. If he was not careful and the peace talks failed, he might die on the border. Emperor Mingzhen seemed to have never thought about this.

Maybe he had thought about it, but he felt that this son was not as important as his other sons, so what did it matter whether he lived or died?

Thinking about it this way, it seems a bit sad. He is obviously the legitimate son, but he has nothing he wants, whether it is the throne or the love of his father or mother. It is really funny, too funny.

……

When Shen Lingfeng returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, the weather had already turned cold. He had planned to go directly to the Rose Courtyard, but was stopped by the steward of Shen Wanfeng's Magnolia Courtyard halfway.

"This old servant has met the Prime Minister."

"Manager Li, what's up so early in the morning?"

Shen Lingfeng was already holding back on something, so naturally he wasn't in a good mood when someone blocked his way.

Manager Li knelt down without saying a word and said, "Please, sir, make the decision for the Second Master and the Second Madam."

Shen Lingfeng was completely stunned by the kneeling of Manager Li, and his brows furrowed. "What happened?"