After Fang Zilan came out of Prince Zhongzheng's house, she did not go back directly. Instead, she walked around the capital in a ostentatious manner, buying cakes for Awan, new pens and ink for Xiao Xuan'er, wrist guards for Zheng Yan, and even Even Cong Rong bought two cans of rouge that she often used.
After she completed her circle, the next day the astrologer in the Ministry of Rites, who had claimed that the general star had fallen, was investigated and punished. He was accused of misleading the public with his evil words, and several adults in the Ministry of Rites were implicated.
Afterwards, two of the many murderers who assassinated Mo Han were arrested, and many of the intricate forces behind them were brought out. However, Li Shengxuan did not tolerate it and dealt with many people in one go.
For a moment, everyone inside and outside the court was in danger. Only then did Murong Qing truly understand the game. Using Fang Zilan's poisoning as bait and Mo Han's assassination as a line, he actually caught so many fish.
I don't know whether Li Shengxuan was just following the trend or had a premeditated plan. However, in the official announcement, there was no mention of the ghost sect and the old people from the previous dynasty. It makes people wonder what kind of magic tricks the ghost sect is and how it can completely stay out of the matter.
Or maybe Li Shengxuan deliberately concealed it in order not to alert others...
In such troubled times, Murong Qing was only fortunate that although Fang Zilan did not die from the poison, he provoked verbal and written criticism from many of the imperial officials at the imperial court. Arrogant and domineering, using power for personal gain, meddling in other people's affairs and bullying others, using his rank to suppress the Jingzhao Yin Mansion... All the news that could be found, regardless of the rumors, was still true, and it was all written down by the censors.
As for Jingzhao Yinfu, before he could express his position, he was overshadowed by the excitement of the people in the market. Someone took the opportunity to spread a rumor, arranging the emperor who lived late at night in the capital and the iron-blooded Duke of Yue together. The rumor was that there was a nose and an eye. There were even more outrageous rumors, saying that Fang Zilan did not close the palace due to illness, but had an illness. It’s inconvenient to see people when you’re pregnant…
"Stop!" Fang Zilan interrupted Chu Bin's report impatiently, "How could they make up such baseless words?"
"If you want to blame Master Fang, you can only blame him for being too brave." Xiao Xuan'er covered her face and chuckled, "If it weren't for Master Fang's outstanding military achievements and the peace and happiness in recent years, the people would not be so carefree."
Fang Zilan curled her lips, and without waiting to say anything, she heard A Wan say while eating melon seeds: "But I think it's not unfounded..."
"What did you say?" Fang Zilan turned around and looked over. Awan quickly dropped the melon seed peel and waved her hand: "Nothing!"
Fang Zilan stared at Awan suspiciously, her eyes wandering, glancing at Chu Bin, Xiao Xuan'er and Mo Han from time to time, as if she was hesitant to speak.
"Sister Lan, I want to give the implementation of the new law a try." Mo Han calmly changed the subject. Fang Zilan glanced at him, "Mo Han, what did Awan mean by what he just said? What does it mean to not be indifferent? Unfounded?"
Seeing that she was unmoved, Mo Han pursed his lips and said, "Rumors only stop at the wise, let alone..."
He hesitated and did not continue. Seeing this, Awan said helplessly: "Forget it, can't I say it? It's not a big deal. His Majesty secretly visited you a few times when you were unconscious."
secretly? Several times? Fang Zilan felt a buzzing sound, and the blood all over her body rushed to her forehead, "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"
"That's not because you can't stand the excitement..." A Wan muttered in a low voice, and Fang Zilan took a deep breath, "How many times has your Majesty been here?"
Awan clasped her fingers and counted again and again, "Let me think about it, there was one time on the first night of the first grade of junior high school after His Majesty learned that you were poisoned. And then on the third grade of junior high school..."
"That's enough." Fang Zilan interrupted Awan almost resignedly, "In that case, I don't think it's without reason for Yu Shi Shen, let them go."
"Sister Lan?" Mo Han was stunned, Fang Zilan waved her hand and said: "I can't even control you, let alone those censors. Just do whatever you want, remember to be careful and take good care of your life."
Mo Han knew that she was relenting, so he hurriedly agreed, and then went back to the house to write the booklet.
In mid-February, when the imperial edict appointing Mo Han came down, the court once again exploded. Whether it was the imperial censor at the censor's desk or other aristocratic family members, everyone could not sit still and was jumping up and down anxiously.
However, the anxiety of the courtiers was useless. Mo Han entered the court safely, and Li Shengxuan was even more partial. As long as it was Mo Han's advice, there was no one who disagreed.
Seeing that Li Shengxuan was in trouble, the courtiers focused their attention on Mo Han. They dug deep into the ground to find out who Mo Han was, and at the same time made various obstacles in Mo Han's way of implementing the new law. .
Mo Han tried his best to cope, Fang Zilan saw it in her eyes and felt anxious in her heart. However, Mo Han has been controversial because of her, but his true talents and knowledge are considered to be reused only because of her connections. If she continues to complain for Mo Han, it will be even more difficult for Mo Han to stand up.
"Master Fang, do you really want to ignore Young Master Mo's matter?" Xiao Xuan'er looked worried. Fang Zilan pondered for a moment and said, "The spring hunt is approaching, it's time for some people to remember."
"Master Fang means..." Xiao Xuan'er looked stern, paused mid-sentence, and changed her voice: "But Master Fang, your body bones have not recovered yet, Chun Shou is afraid..."
"It doesn't matter." Fang Zilan stopped her words, her expression dark and unclear.
Xiao Xuan'er said nothing more, bowed and turned to leave. However, not long after, the trend in the court had changed. The Yushitai's advice was directed at Fang Zilan, saying that she had an affair with Mo Han and intended to control the Ministry of Justice through Mo Han's hands, thereby seizing power.
When Fang Zilan learned the news, she was on her way to Tiancheng Mountain for spring hunting. Li Shengxuan placed the booklet in front of her and said quietly: "After returning to Beijing, I will give Mo Han a house and order him to move out of the Yue Kingdom Palace."
"Your Majesty, do you think that just by moving Mo Han out of my house, you can silence everyone?" Fang Zilan casually took one of the brochures and scanned the slanderous words on it. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she wouldn't have believed it. This was actually the handiwork of the imperial censor.
"Fang Zilan, what do you want?" Li Shengxuan's eyes were heavy, and Fang Zilan slowly unfolded the book, "This matter started because of me, and it should end because of me. I will handle it myself, please don't worry, Your Majesty."
Li Shengxuan hesitated for a moment, and finally just warned: "Don't be extreme in your actions."
Fang Zilan responded and her eyes fell on the signature of the fold - Chen Xu, the name looked very familiar.
In the flash of lightning, she recalled what Mo Han had said before, "This Chen Yushi was actually among the people accompanying Chun Shou? His sister was the one who made things difficult for General Cao during the palace banquet. At that time, Sister Lan He also taught their brothers and sisters a lesson. Unexpectedly, he was once a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and became a censor to guide the Spring and Autumn Period..."
Thinking of this, Fang Zilan narrowed her eyes. Since you took the initiative to bump into me, don't blame me for being rude.
