Chapter 20

Chapter 20: Taking actual imperial power and shaking the court (Part 2)

Originally, The Canglong Hall was a place of solemnity and reverence, but now it was filled with voices of 

argument, and a sense of absurdity pervaded the air.

In the center of the grand hall, the Minister of War, Qin Nandong, and the Grand Scholar, Qi Xiangwen, were 

arguing over military pay, each holding their ground, completely ignoring the Crown Prince, Si Cang Qing, who 

was seated in the higher position and acting as the regent.

Si Cang Qing's expression was indifferent as he silently watched the two ministers argue, then subtly scanned the 

entire assembly of officials, some observing, some disapproving, some watching the show, a variety of 

expressions.

Speaking of the two who were arguing, Qin Nandong relied on his family's vast influence and had long been 

accustomed to bullying others under the guise of his family's power. His elder brother, Qin Gaoli, did not stop 

him either. Si Cang Qing understood in his heart that the other party was testing him. As for the Grand Scholar 

Qi Xiangwen, although he is not a bad person, he is too stubborn and pedantic, and he relies on his seniority, 

not taking the twenty-eight-year-old man seriously.

At present, the argument between the two is becoming increasingly intense.

Si Cang Qing did not stop them, merely waiting with an expressionless face. The other officials in the main 

hall had different thoughts, mostly curious to see what the new crown prince, who held the imperial power, would 

do, and they all remained silent.

As the argument became increasingly uncontrollable, Si Cang Qing suddenly spoke coldly, his voice, imbued 

with powerful internal energy, pressuring the entire hall: "Enough!"

Si Cang Qing looked coldly at the two who were stunned, and said, "Qin Nandong, you hold the esteemed 

position of Minister of War and are also a royal relative. Yet now, you neglect your duties and openly quarrel 

with others in the court. Your actions are not only disgraceful but even worse than those of ignorant women and 

children."

"As a subject, to disregard the emperor's authority is considered disloyal; as a junior, to defy the elders is 

considered disrespectful. How can our Canghuan Kingdom have such disloyal and disrespectful ministers!" 

Si Cang Qing, ignoring the astonished ministers present, said: "Come here, give Qin Nandong fifty strokes 

of the rod as a warning! Then return to the residence for solitary study, house arrest for a month, a year's salary 

will be confiscated, and the amount will be submitted to the national treasury!"

"Your Highness, please do not be angry!" Qin Nandong immediately knelt down and shouted, "What wrong 

have I done? I..."

Before he could finish, over here, Qin Gaoli also hurriedly knelt down and said, "Your Highness, it is my failure 

to properly teach my younger brother. It is my dereliction of duty. I earnestly request Your Highness to punish 

me as you see fit!"

"Qin Gaoli, do you think this palace dares not punish you?" Si Cang Qing coldly looked at Qin Gaoli, 

unperturbed, and said, "This palace hasn't even settled the score with you yet, and you dare to take the initiative!"

"Your servant is terrified," Qin Gaoli hurriedly replied, "I just don't know what crime this old minister 

has committed?"

"As an elder brother, I was lax in teaching my younger brothers; as a higher ranked minister, I was indulgent 

and unbridled; as a minister, I questioned the emperor's authority," Si Cang Qing said calmly: "What do you 

think you committed?"

"I, the old minister, know my crime. Please, Your Highness, punish me!"

Qin Gaoli, however, quickly changed his tune, hurriedly admitting his mistake.

Si Cang Qing's tone softened slightly, "State Maternal Uncle Qin, this palace acknowledges your ability to 

recognize and correct your mistakes, will not pursue this matter further. In the future, you must properly educate 

your disciples, and such incidents must not happen again. As for the punishment of Minister Qin, State Maternal 

Uncle, are you satisfied?"

"The old minister is convinced and agrees; the younger brother deserves the punishment. In the future, the old 

minister will certainly teach the unworthy brother well, ensuring that such an incident will not happen again!" 

Qin Gaoli replied with great trepidation.

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Nandong did not dare to say another word and allowed the imperial 

guards to take him away for punishment.

With a slight nod, Si Cang Qing shifted his gaze to Qi Xiangwen, who was standing dumbfounded nearby. His 

eyes were deep and contemplative; these old ministers also needed a lesson. He then said, "Grand Scholar 

Qi Xiangwen, you, as a veteran of three dynasties, have become increasingly muddled, arguing with the younger 

generation in the court, undermining our royal dignity. Considering your advanced age and frailty, I will spare 

you from corporal punishment and deduct half a year's salary. Are you willing to accept this?”

Qi Xiangwen's old face flushed red. Not to mention that the other party was the Crown Prince who held the 

reins of power, just the thought of his previous misconduct and disrespect was enough to make him break out 

in a sweat. He stammered, "This old minister was momentarily confused. Thank you, Your Highness, for your 

mercy!"

"Mm." Si Cang Qing glanced around at the stunned officials, his tone indifferent, "As for matters of state, 

communication is indeed very good! But as high-ranking officials of the court, how can you indulge in verbal 

sparring like street shrews? Your minds should be focused on solving problems. From now on, when reporting 

matters, do not speak of endless topics or even court disputes. Just briefly and concisely explain the matters at 

hand. If such incidents happen again, this palace will not let it go lightly!”

After the conversation, Si Cang Qing said calmly: "Now, those who have something to say, please report it!" 

After what happened just now, the ministers did not dare to be disrespectful anymore. Those who had something 

to say reported it, and those who had nothing to say stood respectfully to listen to the government.

After a morning court session, Si Cang Qing showed no signs of fatigue. Seeing that the officials had mostly 

finished speaking, he announced the end of the court session!

Walking leisurely back to the East Palace, Feng Lan suddenly chuckled lightly.

Si Cang Qing glanced over, "Why are you laughing?"

Rolling his eyes, remembering what happened before, Feng Lan pursed his lips to hold back his smile, and said 

with a hint of teasing in his voice, "The Master was so majestic in the court just now, it really scared the 

ministers, and they were all trembling in fear.” If those ministers did not dare to neglect him before because of 

the emperor's favor, now it is entirely due to Si Cang Qing's imposing presence. His tone, which is consistently 

neither high nor low, sounds exceptionally intimidating to the ears.

Si Cang Qing slightly raised an eyebrow, "Am I that terrifying?" Although he had deliberately released his own 

aura in the court earlier to increase the sense of pressure, thinking back to the past, it seemed that Feng Lan was 

also quite afraid of him.

Feng Lan lightly shook her head, thought for a moment, and said, "People who don't know the master will think 

the master is very scary and cold, but in reality..."

His words suddenly stopped.

"Why did you stop?" Si Cang Qing looked at his slightly flushed face with mild confusion. 

"Master," Feng Lan said bashfully, lowering his head, his voice barely above a whisper, "Master is actually very 

gentle..."

Gentle? A somewhat strange word. Si Cang Qing looked at the blush on Feng Lan's face, which was almost 

reaching his neck, and instinctively felt it wasn't appropriate to ask further, so he just nodded.

"Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince," the little eunuch Qing Xu hurriedly approached from a 

distance outside the East Palace gate, bowing to Si Cang Qing and the other person, his face showing signs of 

anxiety.

"What is it?"

"Your Highness," Qing Xu spoke with concern, "the Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the Princess have 

arrived." And they don't look pleased!

"Got it." Si Cang Qing waved his hand dismissively and casually stepped through the East Palace gate, showing 

no concern for what awaited him inside.

◇Cang Huan◇Seven Palaces◇

Sitting on the main seat, Si Cang Qing looked at the group of women in the room indifferently. Besides the 

Empress Dowager, the Empress, and the princess, there were several noble consorts. The gaze circled around 

and landed on the princess who was once strongly supported by the Qin family, his nominal sister—Si Cang 

Ping'e. Unlike the Empress and the Empress Dowager, who were aggressive and imposing, she timidly hid 

behind the crowd.

Withdrawing his gaze, Si Cang Qing asked calmly: "This prince wonders what urgent matters the Empress 

Dowager has for me to come to the East Palace?"

The expression slightly stiffened, and the Empress Dowager forced a kind smile, "Crown Prince, āijiā (‘I’ 

pronoun for empress dowager) am your royal grandmother. Ever since you returned to the palace, āijiā haven't 

had a chance to see you alone, and āijiā have been very worried. Last time, āijiā sent De Lian to invite you, but 

that clumsy servant caused trouble instead!"

Si Cang Qing stood up, his tone neither warm nor cold, "Since we have met now, the Empress Dowager can 

return."Someone, escort the Empress Dowager back to Tianyou Hall!

"You..." The Empress Dowager's expression immediately changed, glaring at Si Cang Qing.

"Crown Prince," the Empress beside her could no longer hold back, her tone extremely harsh, "How can you 

speak to the Empress Dowager like that!"

"Empress," Si Cang Qing coldly looked at her, "What right do you have to speak to this prince like that!"

"You!" The Empress almost choked, her expression furious.

"Empress," the Empress Dowager's face darkened, and she displeasedly covered the Empress's mouth. However, 

being someone who had seen various situations, she then looked at Si Cang Qing, her tone softening, "Since the 

Crown Prince is busy with court affairs, it would be inappropriate for me to disturb him. āijiā will come to visit 

the Crown Prince another day."

Watching a group of women leave in a hurry, and then looking at the expressionless Si Cang Qing, Feng Lan 

spoke softly, "Master, the Empress Dowager and the Empress are very angry." For someone as noble as them, 

they had probably never been treated like this before.

Si Cang Qing slightly nodded. Angry? He didn't care at all; those two women were merely relying on the Qin 

family. And Si Cang Qing had never feared the Qin family's power, so how could he allow them to act arrogantly 

in front of him? Moreover, these days spent with Si Cang JueTian had made him, who was usually indifferent, 

extremely displeased with those two women. He has always been a person who does things his own way, never 

willing to play along or be polite. How could he possibly be courteous to those two?

"Don't worry about them," Si Cang Qing said calmly, "they can't stir up any trouble. In a few days, you will 

accompany me out of the palace."

"Leave the palace?" Feng Lan looked at the other person in surprise. Ever since they returned to the court, they 

had been so busy that they couldn't spare a moment. How could...

Taking an invitation card from his bosom and handing it to Feng Lan, Si Cang Qing instructed, "Prepare it for 

me." 

So it turns out it’s the 70th birthday of the State's Grand Chancellor Qin. Feng Lan understood in his heart; the 

hottest topic in the court right now is this new crown prince with a tough demeanor. The Grand Chancellor is 

already quite old and no longer attends morning court, so it seems that the State Grand Chancellor Qin must be 

personally meeting with Si Cang Qing now.

"Master, are you going to attend the Grand Chancellor's birthday banquet?"

"Why not go?" Si Cang Qing asked lightly, wanting to see what tricks the other party had up their sleeve.

Feng Lan put away the invitation card, and as if recalling something, suddenly broke into a smile: "Then 

Master can wear ordinary clothes, perhaps we can take a stroll around the capital." He had been too busy these 

days, and Feng Lan felt a bit sorry for him. Taking this opportunity to relax was indeed a good idea.

"As you wish."

……

A few days later, Si Cang Qing and Feng Lan went to the Qin residence as scheduled to attend the Grand 

Chancellor's birthday banquet. As soon as they stepped into the Qin family's courtyard, they found the interior 

to be exquisitely ornate, with a vast artificial lake embedded in the center, surrounded by countless pavilions and 

corridors. This banquet was held outdoors, right above the shimmering lake surface, between the delicate 

pavilions, creating a unique atmosphere.

Feng Lan's expression darkened slightly, and his eyes were filled with complex emotions.

"What's wrong?" Si Cang Qing asked lightly. Over the years, he and Feng Lan had become exceptionally familiar 

with each other, including changes in each other's emotions. At this moment, it was clear that Feng Lan was 

somewhat repressed and had some inexplicable feelings.

"No, it's nothing." Feng Lan withdrew his gaze and replied in a low voice, sounding somewhat downcast.

"Speak!" Si Cang Qing, not at all pleased with Feng Lan's demeanor, coldly pressed.

Gently biting his lower lip, Feng Lan looked up again, gazing at Si Cang Qing with a hint of melancholy, and 

said, "Today, it seems like all the noble ladies from the capital have come..." He couldn't continue with the rest 

of his words.

Si Cang Qing frowned slightly, not understanding his meaning, "So what?"

Looking at Si Cang Qing, who understood nothing about love affairs, Feng Lan's eyes quickly flashed with 

sadness. "I'm afraid, today the national uncle is going to act as a matchmaker for the master."

Suddenly, Si Cang Qing couldn't help but snort coldly. That State Maternal Uncle Qin was indeed getting old, 

trying to use the same tricks he used on Si Cang Juetian back then on himself?

"I will not marry a concubine," Si Cang Qing said coldly. Although he did not understand the so-called love, it 

did not mean he was willing to marry a stranger casually.

Suddenly stopping in his tracks, Feng Lan looked at Si Cang Qing in astonishment.

With a faint glance at the other person, Si Cang Qing instinctively felt that the other person's low mood was 

related to his selection of a consort. This situation made him even more displeased, so he repeated, "I will not 

marry them."

Then he took the lead and walked towards the pavilion ahead.

Standing in a daze for a long time, Feng Lan finally smiled gently—it's him, overthinking! Someone like Si 

Cang Qing, how could he easily take a liking to someone else, let alone marry and have children?

It is suitable like this.

Just let him be selfish for a while, monopolizing all his care and that little bit of warmth before this person gets 

married, until... the day Si Cang Qing marries his consort.

But that day will come sooner or later!

In the gentle breeze, amidst the deep, low laughter that drifts by, there is some sweetness, some sadness, and a 

hint of melancholy.

Minister of Household Affairs, Young Lord Liu Yi

Within the capital city of Lianjing, the scene of prosperity remains ever vibrant.

Within the towering pavilions, the storyteller's voice was as passionate and fervent as ever, recounting to the 

common folk the untouchable secrets of the imperial court and the leisurely affairs of the court and the people.

The customs of the people of Canghuan have always been open, and the royal family and ministers have allowed 

the common folk to speak and enjoy themselves about those harmless matters.

In the private room on the second floor, two young men of distinct appearances were sitting there sipping sake. 

One of them had a look of keen interest on his face, occasionally glancing through the window at the bustling 

crowd below; the other, handsome yet cold in demeanor, resembled the clear moon of a winter night, giving a 

refreshing feeling to anyone who saw him.

"......Speaking of which, the Elder Grand Chancellor Qin celebrated his seventieth birthday, hosting a grand 

banquet for all the officials. The event was so impressive that even the crown prince of the current dynasty 

personally visited his residence to celebrate his birthday..."

"Hey, hey, why is it that these days, you can't say a few words without mentioning His Highness the Crown 

Prince!" The enthusiastic young man who is the Deputy Minister of Justice, Mo Zhiyan said, listened to the 

storyteller start talking about Si Cang Qing again, and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh repeatedly. Most 

of those stories were fabricated and exaggerated. Look, the storyteller is talking about the scene at the banquet 

again—

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, possesses an extraordinary demeanor, as if descended from the heavens. Even 

the most beautiful woman in the capital, Miss Qin Ruyu, the jewel of the Grand Chancellor, fell in love with him 

at first sight. However, the gentleman had no intention, and the prince coldly rejected her affection. Miss Qin was 

so embarrassed that she lost her footing and fell into the water in public."

"I only thought that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince didn't like women, but only men..."

"Oops!" A mouthful of wine almost sprayed across the table. The man across from him slightly moved aside 

with a hint of disdain, and Mo Zhiyan awkwardly smiled, "Sorry, Brother Liu, Zhiyan lost composure."

But, you can't blame him for that. You ask, what is the most rampant rumor in the capital these days? It's that the 

Crown Prince, who holds the imperial power and controls the court, "doesn't love beautiful women but handsome 

men."

Rumors are truly terrifying. Mo Zhiyan shook his head repeatedly, "The Crown Prince's lifetime reputation..." 

just like that, it was ruined.

It's just that, unable to help but chuckle, Mo Zhiyan couldn't help but burst into laughter every time he recalled 

that day's scene. Although it was completely different from what the storyteller had described, it was still very 

exaggerated, leaving people wide-eyed and speechless.

"Brother Liu, you didn't see the look on the face of the Qin family elder that day," Mo Zhiyan joked, "That Miss 

Qin is also a rare beauty with a gentle and tender demeanor. Just her smile, with those enchanting eyes, would 

make anyone who saw her feel weak to the bone. But our Crown Prince, he just gives everyone the cold shoulder, 

and as a result..."

Needless to say, as Mo Zhiyan said, that even though he was not at the scene, Liu Yi knew the details. This was a 

scene that was widely circulated. 

It was a coincidence that the banquet that day happened to be held on the water. Qin Ruyu, for some unknown 

reason, accidentally tripped and, by sheer misfortune, was about to fall onto Si Cang Qing. However, the Crown 

Prince, contrary to what one might expect, not only failed to lend a hand but actually stepped aside gracefully, 

resulting in the most beautiful woman in the capital, as lovely as a flower, falling into the water right before the 

eyes of the court officials and noble ladies.

Everyone was stunned, the scene was so embarrassing…

The banquet was also thrown into chaos because of this.

The State Maternal Uncle Qin, who had originally intended to be a matchmaker and select an appropriate 

concubine, lost all face and ended the banquet hastily.

"This is what you call failing to catch the chicken and losing the rice," Mo Zhi Yan sighed, his voice carrying a 

hint of contemplation. "The Crown Prince is indeed a strange person!"

After remaining silent to Mo Zhi Yan's ramblings for a long while, Liu Yi finally spoke up lightly, "Elder Brother 

Mo, did you bring me here today just to listen to a storybook?"

Liu Yi slightly furrowed his brows. Although Mo Zhi Yan seemed to have a good relationship with him, it was 

mainly because the other party often clung to him persistently. Over time, seeing that he was a good person, they 

became friends. However, the other party never discussed court matters with him. Nowadays, every time they 

opened their mouths, it was about the Crown Prince... His mind was always sharp, so he naturally sensed the 

underlying meaning.

Suppressing a teasing smile, Mo Zhiyan gazed at Liu Yi, his words carrying a hint of mystery, "It's just to invite 

Brother Liu to listen to a story. Although the storyteller's words are somewhat exaggerated, they do hold some 

truth. Although His Highness the Crown Prince is not a celestial being, he is indeed the son of a true dragon. His 

demeanor is something I greatly admire. What do you think, Brother Liu?"

Liu Yi quietly stared at Mo Zhiyan, and after a while, with a hint of understanding in her eyes, she said, "I didn't 

know, so it turns out that Brother Mo..." is someone from His Highness the Crown Prince.

The conversation was not over, but both of them were well aware of it.

Liu Yi's lips curled slightly, his expression calm and unbothered, "Liu Yi once said, I serve the people, not the 

ruler. It's not that Liu Yi is disloyal to the ruler, but rather that my strength is limited. To resolve the people's 

suffering is already difficult enough."

Hearing this, Mo Zhiyan raised an eyebrow, "Brother Liu, His Highness has also said that the people are the 

foundation of the nation. Those who serve the people serve the ruler." A hint of admiration appeared on his face, 

"Just like His Highness said during the grand sacrificial ceremony, loyalty to the ruler is to be devoted to the 

people, and concern for the people's livelihood is to be benevolent."

It seemed he was also recalling the events of that grand ceremony, and Liu Yi gave a faint, shallow smile. "So 

it turns out Liu Yi underestimated His Highness."

What he didn't tell Mo Zhiyan was that he had also said that the person he was willing to pledge loyalty to could 

never be a mediocre person. Now it seems…

Liu Yi looked at Mo Zhiyan, who always appeared harmless and simple, and never thought that this person 

would be a spy for the Crown Prince. At this moment, he had a few calculations in mind; the Crown Prince's 

influence was probably already spread throughout the court and the common people.

He was originally a subject and also detested the Qin family for their bullying and wrongdoing. Since Si Cang 

Qing seemed to have the intention of eliminating them, perhaps he could change some of his firmly held 

principles…

"Is that all?" Liu Yi asked lightly.

Slowly revealing a smile full of meaning, Mo Zhiyan said softly, "Of course... it's not just that."

◇Cang Huan◇Seven Palaces◇

It has been quite some time since the last time he left the palace. That time was for the Grand Chancellor's 

birthday, and this time is...

The deep night enveloped the palace lightly.

Si Cang Qing and Feng Lan quietly left the palace, using their lightness skills to swiftly disappear over 

the tiles.

The Prime Minister's residence.

The moonlight gently spread across the elegant courtyard, a man draped in silver light, tall and slender, 

standing by the pond. The night cast a hazy glow, his clothes swaying lightly in the breeze, adding to his 

ethereal presence.

Holding a short bamboo flute, the man's intermittent flute notes echoed, sometimes distant, sometimes near, 

serene and chilling, drifting through the air.

At that moment, two figures in black descended from the sky, gracefully landing behind the flute player. They 

made no further movements, merely standing silently as if waiting for the flute player to notice them.

The flute's melody suddenly became smooth.

A piece that is sometimes peaceful, sometimes clear, and sometimes passionate seems to tell the story of the 

flutist's state of mind.

About half an hour passed, and the three people still made no move. The two figures in black were still waiting 

quietly on the spot, while the flute player played one song after another until he seemed a little tired and the 

sound of the flute stopped.

Not hurriedly or slowly, he tucked the short flute into his waist, then slowly turned around, looking at the two 

people who had been standing there for a long time. Unfazed and unhurried, he elegantly bowed and said, "Liu 

Yi has met His Royal Highness."

Liu Yi's expression was calm, but his voice was gentle and pleasant, "It's just that this humble minister did not 

know that His Highness the Crown Prince has a habit of sneaking into ministers' residences at night."

Si Cang Qing looked at the other party indifferently. He knew that the civil servants of this era all had the 

so-called aloofness or integrity, and there were all twists and turns in their words and deeds.

Regarding the seemingly sarcastic words of the other party, Si Cang Qing was unfazed and got straight to the 

point: "Minister Liu, this palace believes Mo Zhi has already made our intentions clear to you today."

This meeting is merely for the two collaborators to confirm some matters in person.

"Heh," Liu Yi said with a faint smile, making a gesture of invitation, "Your Highness, please come to this 

minister’s study for a chat!" Since Si Cang Qing was so direct, he didn't bother with any pretense.

In Liu Yi's study, the three were sitting across from each other, with the fragrance of tea wafting through the air.

Without leaving a trace, he glanced at Feng Lan, who was on equal footing with Si Cang Qing, and with a slightly 

deepened gaze, he turned to the peculiar new crown prince in front of him. “Liu Yi admires the determination of 

His Highness the Crown Prince. That Qin clan is a great pest in our Canghuan Kingdom. If we do not eliminate 

him, peace will be hard to achieve in the court, and the people will find it difficult to live in peace."

"Since Your Highness has straightforwardly expressed your intentions, Liu Yi will not beat around the bush," 

Liu Yi's elegant voice carried determination and resolve, "This humble subject is willing to serve under Your 

Highness to eradicate the cancer of our dynasty."

Si Cang Qing slightly nodded in appreciation, this person is also straightforward and not hypocritical, seemingly 

different from those pedantic scholars. "Very well, today this palace has come to discuss some matters regarding 

the Qin family in court with Minister Liu."

Liu Yi gently took a sip of tea, then fixed a steady gaze on Si Cang Qing, his eyes clear and resolute, "But this 

small official must first make his position clear."

"Speak!" Si Cang Qing responded indifferently.

"Liu Yi's governance is solely focused on the people's livelihood," Liu Yi said fearlessly and calmly, "The foolish 

loyalty of civil officials is a quality that Liu Yi lacks. Here, this official humbly asks His Highness the Crown 

Prince for your understanding!"

Liu Yi quietly observed Si Cang Qing's expression. Now that the two had already spoken their minds, he didn't 

care about revealing his own thoughts. The matter of eradicating the Qin family was merely a collaboration or 

transaction; his loyalty was not something that could be easily obtained. Even if the other party was the noble 

Prince or the future Emperor, he would not have any reservations.

Looking at the other person indifferently, Si Cang Qing's voice showed no fluctuation, "This palace has never 

needed such things as loyalty." The human heart is inherently complex and treacherous; apart from a few people, 

he would never easily trust such a thing as the 'heart.'

The so-called art of controlling people, rather than controlling their hearts, is more about controlling their 

weaknesses and desires. Those are the elements of human nature and the handles that can be grasped.

Slightly taken aback, Liu Yi suddenly revealed a refreshing smile, the coldness in his eyes melting away 

considerably. "Your Highness is wise."

In his gaze, there was no hiding the admiration. The crown prince's firmness and decisiveness in the court, 

and his current coldness and detachment, made Liu Yi have to admit that even he felt a bit of respect for him.

"Since it is so, Liu is willing to do his utmost to assist Your Highness in swiftly uprooting the tangled power 

of the Qin clan, restoring clarity to the court and justice to the people."

With a slight nod, Si Cang Qing stood up, took out a stack of secret documents from his sleeve, handed them 

over to the other party, and said no more, "This palace is leaving."

"Your Highness, please wait." Liu Yi suddenly spoke up to stop the two from leaving, walked up to them, 

and said, "Your Highness, my father has always admired your grace and would like to meet you. May I ask for 

your thoughts on this?"

Liu Ziwen? Si Cang Qing couldn't help but glance at Liu Yi, thought for a moment, and then nodded in 

agreement.

Although the Liu father and son served in the same dynasty, their influences were different. Now that Liu Yi 

had been successfully subdued, it was time to meet the Prime Minister.

"Your Highness, please."

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