"Let you take a look at this letter too."
The butler, Feng, who had accompanied the Marquis through thick and thin, possessed insight far beyond the average person. Yet, faced with this thin letter, he felt at a loss.
The heir to the throne's position is firm, and since his birth, various noble families, esteemed officials, and distinguished individuals have staked their bets on him. Each position in the East Palace has been fought for and seized by these factions.
The Crown Prince is not just an individual; he is a web that connects countless people. Without committing an overwhelmingly grave mistake, it would take years to invalidate his position as the Crown Prince.
Now it is the second day of the Lantern Festival, and are you going to move against the maternal family of the Crown Prince so soon?
If it were anyone else, Feng butler would definitely say it was fanciful, but it just so happened that Su Jun wrote this letter.
Given Marquis' doting affection for Miss, such a matter should not be at the discretion of the Marquis, should it?
Feng butler decides to adhere to professional ethics, expressing himself delicately: "The Zhang family cannot stir up any trouble, as her identity is uncertain. She is a good piece of chess that can be used to counter the Wei Family. However, using her against the Wei Family might lead to unexpected consequences."
The implication is that it's still best to counsel the miss?
Su Shao Xian looked at Feng butler in surprise, as he toyed with the pear nut carving - a gesture he did when in good spirits. He said, "I have always worried that she is too kind-hearted and will be taken advantage of in the future. I thought I could protect her for life and did not want her to be involved in these dirty matters."
"But now she is the Crown Princess, and power struggles have always been the dirtiest affairs in this world."
"Now that she can be ruthless in her actions, that is quite good."
Feng butler recalled the scene of the Marquis teaching Miss, and couldn't help but feel melancholic: "Everyone hopes that the younger generation will take the right path, but people often don't have the opportunity to choose what path to take."
Su Shao Xian's gaze was distant, and he slowly said: "She has grown up."
The identity of Madam Zhang is questionable, and now, to abruptly reveal this card, especially to use her against the Marquis of Wei in haste, could result in a total loss and might also raise the Crown Prince's suspicions.
However, no matter how much one talks or argues, it cannot compare to Su Jun's willingness alone.
Su Shao Xian said, "While my old bones are still capable of moving, let her take the lead."
In Su Jun's letter, she only stated what she intended to do, without asking for permission; this is a notification.
As the Crown Princess, she can participate in power struggles, while outside parties cannot interfere in the inner palace. However, Su Jun can utilize all available resources.
*
Qi Wang's mansion, study in the front yard.
Both Bi Mugen and Yu Kuai have a letter in front of them, which requires them to intervene in the Imperial Prison at all costs.
Yu Kuai asked, "Are you sure it's Miss Su's letter?"
Bi Mugen raised his leg and said, "I've checked several times, and the sender and the letter itself are fine. It's definitely from the East Palace, heh, just a few words and you want to move the master's dark forces? You dream too big."
Yu Kuai asked, "Then will we write a refusal on the letter tonight?"
Bi Mugen agreed casually, but seeing Yu Kuai's gleeful expression at his misfortune, he quickly rescinded his previous words. "You're more familiar with the master's temperament. What if the master finds out about this later... As long as I've helped him protect the dark forces, at least he won't punish me, right?"
He knows that the person in the palace is the master's favorite.
But this is no small matter, not about fabrics and hairpins, but about major affairs of the previous dynasty!
Yu Kuai gestured with a "please" motion, indicating for Bi Mugen to start writing the refusal.
Bi Mugen kept his face serious, writing the words "agree" with a tone of flattery under great distress.
After writing, he threw away his pen, sealed it and ordered it to be sent out as soon as possible. Clearly, he was very upset.
"A man need not worry about not having a wife. The master, for a woman, would resort to using his loyal and indispensable arm against him, truly..."
Yu Kuai interrupted him, "Is this about you? The rumors say that Your Lordship had to visit three times at the grass hut before bringing in the person, who actually self-proposed several times and was turned away with several closed doors before successfully joining the master's camp."
Bi Mugen said with a feeling of achievement, "But now I am the most trusted strategist of the prince. We will gain the greatest benefits by not getting involved in this matter. The letter from Miss Su shows her extreme dislike for Mrs. Zhang. We can just sit back and watch, and Miss Su will also take action to make it happen."
"If this succeeds, we get to reap the benefits without lifting a finger. If it fails, we can just watch from the sidelines and not get our hands dirty. Now to abruptly intervene is too risky."
Yu Kuai: "You still have time to chase the letter."
Bi Mugen looked miserable. A strategist relies on the word 'strategy.' Whether the plan can be implemented depends on the master's decision.
If it were someone else writing this letter, Bi Mugen would definitely refuse, and it would never have been written so quickly in just one breath.
But it was just Su Jun.
For Su Jun, the matter with the Qi Wang is something more important than her own life.
As the master is like this, the strategists under Qi Wang's command dare not deceive Miss Jun.
Because they cannot afford the consequences. Now, it can be argued that there are no dark forces in the imperial prison and the time is really tight. However, when the master returns, the master will know the truth.
Would the Qi Wang forgive his subordinates for their loyalty and responsibility?
Bi Mugen spat and said, "Piss off."
Across the time, he felt the same as the ministers under Emperor Zhongsheng.
The master is good in every way, except for the fact that he's so devoted to one woman.
Devoted subordinates will never dare to defy the master's heart's desire.
Other places also received letters, either sighing, afraid, or hesitating, but finally agreed to the plan.
*
Since Miss Jun wants to move, she doesn't want to just take down a Zhang.
No matter if Zhang is a ghost soul or sent by others, from now on, she can only be a member of the Weining Gongfu, the mother-in-law of the Crown Prince, and deliberately estrange the Crown Prince and Su family!
In the afternoon, the Crown Prince changed into casual clothes and quietly left the Eastern Palace with You Tianyue.
At the time of the fifth hour, Winter Frost received a mission to deliver something to the Crown Prince. In the front yard, he met the Crown Prince's companion - the first son of Cao Guangong Mansion. After paying respects, he knew that the first son of Cao Guangong Mansion had come to seek the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince was too busy at that moment and had no time to meet with others.
Winter Frost said with a sigh, "This was made by the imperial concubine herself. Since that's the case, could you trouble the young master to take it in for me? Would that be all right?"
The son of the Marquis of Cao had an awkward expression, stuttering and saying "Okay" in response.
When Winter Frost returned, he happened to see Zhou Zhaoxun coming over.
She furrowed her brow and said, "This is the front yard."
Zhou Zhaoxun smirked at her and said, "His Majesty has allowed me to come, and you, a servant, do not know how to show respect when you see me? How dare you say such things? A disgraceful person who doesn't know their place."
Winter Frost was extremely angry, and their arguing became louder, which disturbed some people in the courtyard.
As people from all around came out to watch, Winter Frost had no choice but to leave while enduring her anger.
When Winter Frost returned to the courtyard of the Crown Princess, half an hour later, the Crown Princess dispatched someone to summon Zhou Zhaoxun for an audience. She also ordered people to search the yard of Mrs. Zhang and destroy all those who have gone beyond what they should be.
Any discerning person can tell that the Crown Princess was upset by Zhou Zhaoxun.
As Winter Frost is the Crown Princess's closest attendant, Zhou Zhaoxun's behavior shows that he does not respect the Crown Princess.
Then, someone found a female corpse in the well. It was a little maid from the Crown Prince's front yard who had fallen ill and left the Eastern Palace two days ago.
Everyone was shocked.
