The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

The office of court officials.

Lord Fang, who was also the Minister of Rites, looked around and came closer, lowering his voice and asking, "Do you know what's been circulating recently?"

Helan Jie was stunned and shook his head: "The most popular books in the market are nothing more than some story books. Lord Fang is interested?"

"No, no, no, I'm not talking about those randomly made-up stories. They're different versions of history books."

"History book?" Helan Jie was a little curious, "What kind of version can make Lord Fang so mysterious?"

"You haven't seen it, have you? Maybe it's a good thing you haven't seen it. But if you want to see it, you can come to my house."

Helan smiled and nodded.

Lord Fang urged: "You must come. You must come."

"It's a deal." Helan Jie continued to work on the task at hand.

After Lord Fang left, he looked up and around.

The effect was very good. The copied history books were not only circulated among the people, but also read privately by officials.

royal palace. Royal study room.

Yao Buwei served hot tea and said, "Your Majesty, a book has been widely circulated in the capital recently."

"Book? Who made up this story?" The emperor coughed twice and drank some hot tea to moisten his throat.

Observing the emperor's expression, Yao Buwei replied softly, "It is rumored that this is a genuine historical book that has been well preserved."

The emperor paused and frowned: "History book? Get me one."

"Yes." Yao Buwei stepped back.

Eunuch Hua took over and entered the palace to serve.

Shangguanfu.

Huan Shuang came in and delivered the news: "Miss, the copied history book has been handed over to the emperor."

Shangguan Haitong practiced calligraphy calmly: "New things will inevitably bring shocks, and huge shocks will lead to turmoil in the court. The emperor is old and can't control it. The fourth prince's money bag is the Minister of Revenue. It would be best if we can win him over. If we can't win him over, we can only... defeat him completely."

"Yes." Huanshuang bowed and retreated.

Wei Lingbo hurried in and passed by him: "Miss, General Nian has made some moves."

Shangguan Haitong looked up and put down his brush: "He still wants to go down the old path, even though I've given him countless chances."

On the way to the Third Prince’s Palace.

The sedan chair that General Nian was riding in did not follow the original route, but turned into an alley.

The sedan bearers shuttled through the alleys and finally entered an empty house through the back door.

The sedan chair landed on the ground, and the bearer lifted the curtain: "General, we have arrived."

General Nian got off the sedan chair. The unfamiliar place didn’t look like the Third Prince’s residence at all. “Did you say where you are?”

The sedan bearers slowly backed away.

The housekeeper walked out of the house with his hands folded in his pockets: "General Nian, please come in and have a chat."

"What if I don't?" Although General Nian is old, he is still in good health.

Ling Ze and Ji Shengxian were watching from the left and right with eager eyes.

The housekeeper looked serious and said, "We can talk it out nicely. We are still unwilling to take action."

General Nian assessed the current situation, snorted, and stepped into the house.

Xie Qiuguang sat at the table and poured tea: "General Nian, this is the good tea given by my father, please taste it."

General Nian strode over, lifted his robe and sat down: "Your Highness, why did you invite me here in this way? I wonder why?"

After taking a sip of tea, Xie Qiuguang said calmly, "General Nian went to the Third Brother's house. What position did he want to change for Miss Nian? Noble lady? Concubine? Noble concubine, or queen? In my opinion, the general is too hasty. Miss Nian may not be willing."

“You know…” General Nian frowned. When was it exposed?

Xie Qiuguang smiled: "General, don't you want to drink tea? Are you afraid that I will poison you?"

General Nian took a look and drank it in one gulp without hesitation.

Just as he was about to speak, Ji Shengxian brought in someone.

The man was wearing an official uniform and tried to struggle at first, but when he saw the prince and the general, he immediately knelt on the ground in fear.

Minister of Revenue Rong Lifeng? General Nian was puzzled.

The butler brought some account books and said, "Your Majesty, these are the evidence we found during the search."

Xie Qiuguang flipped through the account book casually on the table. "The Ministry of Revenue is really rich. If these evidences are handed over, half of them will be executed, and half will be dismissed. Lord Rong, do you have anything to say? This king is not unkind, and I will allow you to defend yourself."

Rong Lifeng thought about it and kowtowed decisively: "Please spare my life, Your Majesty. I am willing to serve you."

He thought he was doing it secretly, but he didn't expect to be caught. Since the prince didn't directly hand over the evidence, there was room for maneuver.

General Nian looked at us with disdain, like a cowardly man who is afraid of death.

Xie Qiuguang smiled with a dignified look on his face, "How can this be good? Aren't you the Fourth Brother's people?"

Do you even know this?

Rong Lifeng was shocked: "I dare not hide it from you, Your Highness. We did do some things for His Highness the Fourth Prince before. But from today on, we are your dogs. No one else's words will work except yours. Please let us live."

Xie Qiuguang glanced at Ji Shengxian, who seemed not to be bored on the way here. Look how scared he was.

Ji Shengxian looked up at the sky and down at the ground. It was none of his business. It was obviously the other party who was timid.

General Nian looked down on this fence-sitter, and was greedy. The result was that he got it cheap.

Xie Qiuguang said directly: "Whether you can save your life depends on whether you are loyal enough in the future. This king gave you a chance, you'd better seize it. Otherwise, there will be no second time. Ji Shengxian, take him down. From now on, you will be responsible for keeping an eye on him."

"Yes, yes, yes. I will be loyal to you forever." Rong Lifeng breathed a sigh of relief and made the assurance quickly.

Ji Shengxian dragged the person out.

General Nian was not happy: "How could the prince let such a worm go?"

Xie Qiuguang said calmly, "What else can we do if we don't let him go temporarily? Kill half and arrest half? The Ministry of Revenue will not function? General Nian, everything has two sides, you can't just look at the bad side. Now that the evidence is in my hands, I believe he won't dare to do anything wrong again."

"Sophistry. The prince hasn't told me clearly why he is looking for me." General Nian was unwilling to go along with him.

Xie Qiuguang poured tea: "This king values ​​Miss Nian's talent very much. Rather than letting her become an insignificant concubine in the backyard of the third brother, it is better for her to fight with this king. The general can refuse, and this king also has other ways to fight for her. I hope it doesn't come to that."

General Nian narrowed his eyes dangerously: "Are you threatening me? It is only natural for a woman to get married."

Putting down the teacup, Xie Qiuguang shook his head: "It should be natural for a woman to marry voluntarily. The marriage you forced on her is actually a cage. She could have had a completely different life instead of becoming someone's vassal. General Nian, think twice."

General Nian stood up angrily, clenching his fists: "Vassal? She is a woman, and all she has learned is to find a good husband. The Third Prince is a noble man, and she is not worthy of him. If it weren't for the exchange of conditions, how could she enter the Third Prince's mansion. My Lord, please don't interfere in my family affairs."

Xie Qiuguang raised his eyes and said seriously: "General Nian, as a father, how can you belittle your daughter? You clearly saw how outstanding she is. You used her as a bargaining chip to fight for power, but you didn't acknowledge her excellence. You are a real failure as a father."

"Your Highness! Please be careful with your words!" General Nian became angry and embarrassed.

Xie Qiuguang laughed angrily and stood up slowly: "You dare to do it, but you are afraid of what others say? General Nian, if you insist on not changing your ways, I will have to use some tricks. Miss Nian is outstanding, she can support the general's mansion without you."