Fang Zheng nodded slightly, "Rumei, you're back. You haven't eaten yet. Come in quickly."
As he spoke, he looked at Fang Jun next to him. Of course Fang Jun understood it and immediately said with a smile, "Aunt Rumei invites you."
At this time, the banquet in Fang Zheng's restaurant had been prepared long ago, and they were waiting for Liu Rumei to come. Moreover, Fang Zheng had no airs about it, so he personally accompanied him and arranged for Fang Jun and Liu Kai to be there together. Since there was no difference between them, The seniority of guest and host, everyone sat together and discussed while eating.
"Uncle Fang, my father has done all the hard work for you."
Fang Zheng sighed, "Rumei, I have something to say, and I won't hide it from you. I've been thinking about it in the past two days."
Fang Zheng said what he thought, "Look, there is only one way to do this."
"Ask Mr. Liu Hou to write a memorial and give it to the emperor, saying that he is old and asking the emperor to be kind and allow him to retire and return to his hometown. This matter may be solved!"
After hearing what Fang Zheng said, Liu Rumei also let out a long sigh.
"I really didn't expect that my Liu family was so loyal, but it would end like this."
The old housekeeper Liu Kai was silent for a while, and after a long time he said to Liu Rumei, "Miss, in my opinion, being able to escape unscathed may be the best result."
After listening to Liu Kai's words, Fang Zheng nodded slightly, "Yes, escaping unharmed is the best result. It's time for us old guys to move away."
After hearing what he said, Liu Rumei paused, "Old Prime Minister, do you mean you?"
Fang Zheng nodded, "Really? I can't escape this disaster. I might as well be more sensible and leave early."
After saying this, the whole place fell silent, and no one spoke again until the end of the meal.
Everyone feels unhappy.
Liu Rumei was even more heartbroken. She didn't expect that the Liu family had made such great contributions to his Dacang country, but in the end it would end in such a difficult way.
At this time, Xiao Jingyun in the palace obviously could not accept such an arrangement.
He suppressed the anger in his heart and said to Xiao An with some emotion, "Father, let's not talk about Liu Xiangnan's countless military exploits following you in the north and south, but Liu Rumei has been guarding the dragon vein for more than five years. , and you still followed me to quell this rebellion, it’s not merit but hard work.”
At this time, Xiao Jingyun's face was a little red because of excitement. Xiao An looked at him but he seemed very calm.
"Jingyun, it's time to say that I've already told you, but again, Liu Xiangnan's prestige is too high, I'm deeply worried!"
"Then you can let him retire and return to his hometown." Xiao Jamyun said loudly.
Xiao An waved his hand, "That's useless. Liu Xiangnan has been living in seclusion for many years, but look at how many people there are in the army, and he is still the only one who follows his lead."
"Father shouldn't be..." Xiao Jingyun was a little panicked.
Xiao An put his hands behind his back and began to pace back and forth, "I haven't decided yet, so let him stay in the prison for a while."
"But, but, father, if you really kill him, wouldn't the army be even more unstable?"
"If there is no stability, there will be more killings." After Xiao An said this, he turned around and left. When he walked to the door, he turned back, "Be prepared. In two days, I will issue an order to abdicate the throne to you."
Upon hearing this, Jamel Xiao was even more dumbfounded.
"Father, you are still so young and in the prime of life. I don't know why..."
Xiao An waved his hand, "Okay, I've made up my mind."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
He left, leaving Jamel Xiao standing there stunned.
My plan to rescue Liu Xiangnan failed. What should I tell Liu Rumei tomorrow?
After thinking about it again and again, Xiao Jingyun decided to go to Fang Zheng's house tonight to explain the matter clearly without waiting for tomorrow.
At this time, Fang Zheng, Liu Rumei and others had already eaten. They were sitting in the study and sighed. No one had any better solution. At this moment, someone came to report that the prince Xiao Jingyun had arrived.
Liu Rumei rushed out without saying a word. In her opinion, Jamel Xiao's return would definitely bring her good news.
But what caught Liu Rumei off guard was that when Xiao Jingyun saw her, he had a sad expression on his face and said, "Rumei, I'm really sorry, my father doesn't agree to release the old marquis, I..."
After hearing this, Fang Zheng, who was next to him, couldn't help but speak, "His Royal Highness, could you please tell the emperor again that if the old Marquis is willing to resign and return to his hometown, please let the emperor let him go."
Xiao Jingyun was stunned for a moment, then nodded helplessly, "Don't worry, everyone, I will go find your father tomorrow morning. Sooner or later, I will rescue the old Marquis."
After saying that, Jamel Xiao turned around and left.
Watching his retreating figure. Fang Zheng also sighed helplessly, "It seems that the emperor is determined this time..."
At this time, Emperor Xiao An returned to his study, but he had no intention of reading.
Seeing that he was uneasy here, Bai Han couldn't help but asked carefully, "Your Majesty, the prince is back, and you have made it clear to him, why are you still uneasy?"
Xiao An looked at him and said, "I'm back, but the matter hasn't been resolved."
"Your Majesty, Liu Xiangnan and Liu Yuanwen are both in prison, what are you worried about?"
Xiao An sighed and answered the question, "It'll be good if you come back. I want to pass the throne to him, so..."
Hearing this, Bai Han suddenly understood.
The emperor wants to speed up the cleaning of the Liu family. He is also cleaning the Fang family.
He shuddered a little at the thought.
Sure enough, Xiao An then turned around and said, "Later, go and pass on my instructions to ask Fang Zheng to leave the capital early tomorrow."
Bai Han bowed and turned around.
Although he did not approve of Xiao An's approach, as a minister, there was no other better way than to obey.
At this time, Fang Zheng was also ready to go to sleep. When he heard that Bai Han was coming, his heart tightened.
He quickly put on his clothes and rushed to the gate to greet him. When he came out, Bai Han had already walked into the gate and was standing there waiting for him in the yard.
"Guard Bai, it's so late. I have to make a hard trip for you. Please come in." Zhi Zhi cupped his fists and saluted.
Although he is much older than Bai Han, after all, he is already free at home, and the other person is the emperor's personal guard.
Therefore, Fang Zheng also had to salute the other party.
Bai Han was even more polite and attacked to the end, "Old Prime Minister, if the matter is urgent, I won't go in. I will tell the emperor to leave after he finishes speaking."
After speaking, he looked around and let out a long sigh.
"The Emperor asked me to tell you that you can go home early tomorrow morning."
Hearing the news, Fang Zheng was not surprised at all, but sighed slightly, "What is supposed to come will finally come."
"I also ask Guard Bai to go back and thank the Emperor on my behalf. I will pack up and leave early tomorrow morning."
Bai Han nodded silently, turned around and left. He didn't know how to face the disappointed Fang Zheng.
