The Proof of the Heavens Begins with The Legend of the Condor Heroes

Chapter 139 Everyone is trying their best

royal palace, royal study
Emperor Qing leaned on the bed, holding a memorial in his hand, and said to the old man in the wheelchair in front of him: "Why, Dean Chen finally decided to come back?"

"Your Majesty has issued an urgent decree. How dare I not respond?" Chen Pingping replied calmly.

"I know that you are dissatisfied with my arrangement."

Emperor Qing said, "Don't forget, the inner treasury was originally the result of his mother's hard work. I went through so many twists and turns to return this property to him as Wan'er's dowry. I have good intentions. Others may not understand, but you should understand."

Chen Pingping said: "Your Majesty is a man of foresight, and I know this. But I always wonder what will happen to the Supervisory Council if I pass away one day. It would be very dangerous to hand the Council over to an outsider."

Compared with the Neiku, the deformed institution of the Supervisory Commission is more important.

If the wrong person is entrusted, it will endanger the imperial power and cause endless troubles.

Emperor Qing put down the memorial in his hand, thought for a moment and then said, "Do you think I should hand over the Supervisory Council to him?"

"Fan Xian is not an outsider, but his background means he has no chance of getting that position. It is most appropriate to hand over the Supervisory Council to him," Chen Pingping explained.

Emperor Qing was obviously a little moved and said, "There is no rush for this matter. Let me think about it again."

"Yes." He said everything he needed to say. Consideration meant tacit consent. Chen Pingping's goal today was achieved.

"How's the investigation into the Niulan Street case going?" Emperor Qing asked.

"Si Lili insisted that it was Huang Yi, a retainer of the princess's residence, who arranged the assassination. However, when our people arrived at the princess's residence, they found that Huang Yi was already dead." Chen Pingping said.

"How did he die?" asked Emperor Qing.

"He said he was unwilling to be humiliated and wanted to die to show his determination," said Chen Pingping.

"My sister is really cruel." Emperor Qing stood up and said, "I'm afraid that the second brother may have hit the mark by accident this time."

"The Second Prince is extremely talented, which is truly a blessing to Your Majesty," said Chen Pingping.

"My rebellious son is quite capable, but a little lazy." When mentioning Fang Hao, Emperor Qing rarely showed a smile, which quickly disappeared.

"By the way, what about those written papers? Is it really impossible to find out who wrote them?" Emperor Qing asked.

"The paper is from Xishan Paper Mill, and the ink is from Wansongtang. Recently, a family happened to buy a lot of them." Chen Pingping said.

"Who is it?" asked Emperor Qing.

"Your Highness the Second Prince." Chen Pingping said.

"This kid really has no intention of covering up anything." Emperor Qing flicked his sleeves and said, "He is so brazen as to frame his own aunt. This is extremely treasonous!"

"Your Majesty, calm down." Chen Pingping said, "His Royal Highness the Second Prince has always acted on impulse, not to mention Her Royal Highness the Princess, who really went too far this time."

Although there was no evidence at all, Chen Pingping and Emperor Qing both determined that the person behind the assassination of Fan Xian was arranged by the Princess. This was due to her keen political sense.

But for old foxes like them, suspicion is certainty, and the so-called evidence is irrelevant.

"I will issue an edict tomorrow, ordering Yun Rui to return to his fiefdom to reflect on his actions. In addition, Fan Xian has made great contributions in killing spies from the enemy country, so he is specially promoted to the position of Assistant Law Officer of the Taichang Temple." Emperor Qing said.

"Your Majesty is wise." Chen Pingping said somewhat unwillingly.

The Assistant Minister of the Taichang Temple was not a high-ranking official, but it was an official position that the former Princess Shang was bound to get.

Obviously, Emperor Qing has made up his mind and wants Fan Xian to take over the inner treasury.

……

Under the Cangshan Mountain, there is a secret manor somewhere

A faint smell of blood wafted from inside the manor. Lin Ruofu, the Prime Minister of Qing State, stood quietly under the grape trellis in the manor.

Below him, his second son Lin Gong knelt on the ground, looking terrified. After a while, Lin Ruofu's trusted adviser Yuan Hongdao came out.

Lin Ruofu's eyes, which seemed half closed, suddenly opened and asked, "Did he confess?"

The one that Prime Minister Lin was referring to was, of course, Wu Bo'an, the counselor within the palace who had planned to assassinate Fan Xian.

"Just as the Prime Minister thought, Wu Bo'an is the Princess's man." Yuan Hongdao asked, "How should we deal with this person?"

"Kill him." Lin Xiang waved his hand.

"Father, why is this?" Lin Gong bravely said, "My son and Mr. Wu's plan is all for our Xiangfu!"

"Idiot!" Prime Minister Lin was furious and said, "I have already told you that woman is that woman and the Prime Minister's Mansion is the Prime Minister's Mansion. If you really want the Prime Minister's Mansion, you must draw a clear line between yourself and that woman!"

Seeing his father was angry, Lin Gong had no choice but to give in, but he felt a little dissatisfied in his heart. After all, Lin Ruofu had no power or influence in his early years, and he was able to rise to the top thanks to the support of the eldest princess.

Isn't it natural that the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Princess should advance and retreat together?

As soon as Minister Lin saw the expression on Lin Gong's face, he knew what his son was thinking.

He could only explain: "The reason why my father was able to sit in the position he is in is due to that woman. But over the years, I turned a blind eye to the officials of the six ministries and the governors of various places, and helped her fill a lot of people. We have long since reconciled ourselves to each other."

"Now that I am the prime minister, if I continue to get entangled with her, His Majesty will probably take action against me."

"Why is this?" Lin Gong asked in shock.

Prime Minister Lin had no choice but to patiently explain, "That woman is in charge of the inner treasury. She wants to take half of the financial power of the country. She is a student and former official of my father. She is all over the court. The two are on good terms. What do you think your majesty will think?"

With money and connections, the eldest princess' power will be unstoppable. Lin Gong suddenly realized at this moment.

"This time, if the Second Prince had not intervened and let Si Lili bite that woman, I would have had to act according to that woman's wishes in order to protect you." Prime Minister Lin continued.

Prime Minister Lin has two sons and one daughter. His daughter Lin Wan'er has been raised in the deep palace. His eldest son Lin Dabao is born mentally retarded. Only Lin Gong is the future person in power in the Lin family.

In order to save Lin Gong, even if Prime Minister Lin was unwilling, he would probably have to be tied to the princess's carriage.

Lin Gong was not a fool, he was just confused by the situation. After Lin Xiang's analysis, he realized that he was being used as a knife by the princess.

As long as he did this, no matter whether he succeeded or failed, the handle would fall into the hands of the eldest princess. At that time, the Lin family might really have to act according to the eldest princess's mood.

"Father, I was wrong." Lin Gong kowtowed solemnly to Lin Xiang.

"It's not too late to turn back from the wrong path. Get up." Lin Xiang said, "Now that Wu Bo'an is dead, you must keep this matter to yourself. Do you understand?"

"I understand, son." Lin Gong stepped forward and supported Lin Xiangdao.

"I am already old. The future of the Lin family and your elder brother will depend on you. You should think twice before doing anything in the future." said Prime Minister Lin.

"It's better for the kid." Lin Gong said seriously.

After finishing everything, Lin Ruofu and Lin Gong returned home together.

What happened that day kept him awake at night. Fortunately, he acted decisively and killed Wu Bo'an to silence him, otherwise Gong'er would be in danger...

Just as Lin Ruofu was thinking deeply, a voice came from the side and said, "Minister Lin, can you rest easy today?"

Lin Ruofu stood up suddenly, looked at the person who came and said, "It turns out to be you, Second Prince!"

The person who sneaked into the Lin Mansion late at night was Fang Hao!
"So that's how it is. That woman and I, too, were all schemed against by Your Highness." Lin Ruofu was such a man that he immediately understood the whole story.

Lin Gong and the eldest princess's plans were probably within Fang Hao's expectations.

Fang Hao took advantage of the situation and not only successfully drove away the eldest princess, but also showed goodwill to him. Who said that the second prince was casual by nature and didn't like politics?
Lin Xiang was far from being as scheming as this when he was at this age.

(End of this chapter)