"How is it? Did they start fighting?" the coachman asked, full of gossip.
"Can they not? This is the Prime Minister of a country, and I really didn't expect our Lord Wang to be so original!" After quickly finishing the contents of the booklet, Yuan Xingchi was almost in awe of Wang Fu's methods. This guy was truly a born scoundrel, and when it came to scheming, he did it with such ease. Even Cai You hadn't expected Wang Fu's actions to be so swift, so precise, and so ruthless.
"Simple, crude, and straight to the point. It will be difficult for Prince Yun and his party to escape safely this time." After tasting the dishes on the table, Yuan Xingchi said sincerely.
"They wouldn't resort to any underhanded tactics, would they?"
"Perhaps underhanded tactics are all they have left now!" Hearing the coachman say this, Yuan Xingchi was amused. At this moment, he really wanted to see what expression Prince Yun had on his face.
"It's fine with other things, but why did we give gifts to Bai Shizhong earlier if you do it this way? Isn't that just making that old fellow rich for nothing!" The thought of the famous paintings he had given away made him ache, even though he was a rough man.
"Why the rush? Who told you that giving gifts is always for seeking favors? Besides, who said that with Bai Shizhong's downfall, our business cannot be done? I think it's quite the opposite. With his downfall this time, our business will be done even faster!"
"When you say that, why do I feel like you're just comforting yourself?" The coachman muttered softly after hearing Yuan Xingchi.
"How about we make a bet? If this matter isn't settled this time, then I lose, and if it is, then I win. How about it?" Since he was idle anyway, Yuan Xingchi said with interest.
"I don't want to bet with you! Before we came, Master Gu had already said to listen to you more when something happens. I won't show off my little tricks in front of you!" Despite his tempting words, the coachman firmly refused.
"This lord of ours is truly wise beyond measure..." Speaking of this, Yuan Xingchi couldn't help but sigh. Before meeting Han Mo, whenever he read about the scenes in ancient texts where Confucian generals wiped out armies with a laugh, he always felt they were fabricated by scholars. However, during the time he helped Han Mo control the situation, he realized that there were indeed people in this world whose schemes could be so terrifyingly deep. Orchestrating victory from within the command tent, winning battles a thousand miles away! However, thinking of the hardships the Zhe family had endured over the years, he felt incredibly fortunate at this moment. Wasn't the Zhe family just lacking such a resourceful son-in-law? With this son-in-law's protection, it was likely that the Zhe family would soon shine brightly!
What happened in the Daqing Hall quickly spread throughout the entire Bianliang city, with countless busybodies eagerly awaiting the outcome. The restaurants and inns near Kaifeng Prefecture were almost fully booked within an hour. The dignitaries and nobles in Bianliang city were all eagerly watching this event. On the surface, it was just an ordinary lawsuit, but everyone understood that behind such a lawsuit lay the direction of the premiership. If one looked even deeper, the change of premiership might soon affect the succession of imperial power... After all, both the Crown Prince and Prince Yun were eagerly anticipating this position of Prime Minister! If Li Bangyan successfully ascended to power, the Crown Prince's position would be completely solidified. And if Bai Shizhong failed, with Prince Yun's momentum, it was believed that the Crown Prince's situation would become difficult again before long... As for His Highness Prince Xin, who was far away in Nanjing, he was completely ignored by everyone. After all, up to this point, His Highness Prince Xin had never shown even the slightest interest in the position of heir apparent. However, to everyone's disappointment, Nie Shan, the Junior Prefect of Kaifeng Prefecture, after receiving the decree, simply brought the people back to Kaifeng Prefecture, arranged for people to guard them day and night, and then there was no further development. As the center of the storm, Bai Shizhong was now like an ant on a hot pan, completely restless. Not to mention handling any official business, he could barely stay in the yamen. In less than an hour, his mouth had already developed seven or eight large blisters. By the time he returned home that evening, the face of the high-ranking and powerful Minister Bai was so swollen that it was unrecognizable. With the Minister of Personnel ill, the entire Bai family naturally fell into utter chaos. Within an hour, all the famous doctors in Bianliang city were invited to the Bai family. Of course, this news soon reached Wang Fu's ears.
"Hahahaha! I'd like to see how this old fellow is going to turn things around this time!" In Wang Fu's study, after drinking a couple of sips of wine, Wang Fu couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"Although we have a sure victory now, Prime Minister, you still cannot let your guard down. You must be careful of them resorting to any underhanded tactics!" If Han Mo were here, he would have recognized that the person sitting opposite Wang Fu was none other than Qin Hui.
"You are right. I will immediately order people to watch. If they dare to use any unspeakable methods, tonight will be Bai Shizhong's death knell!" Hearing Qin Hui's words, Wang Fu let out a sinister chuckle and said in a low voice.
"As long as Prime Minister himself does not make a mistake, Bai Shizhong is finished this time. Prime Minister should be worried about Li Bangyan now." Looking at the smile on Wang Fu's face, Qin Hui also smiled and continued.
"Li Bangyan is indeed troublesome. However, Hui Zhi, with the talent you possess, why are you willing to be confined to the humble Imperial Academy?" Wang Fu knew that dealing with Li Bangyan was not something that could be resolved overnight. Compared to dealing with Li Bangyan, he was genuinely impressed by Qin Hui's talent. Although he considered most of this matter a coincidence, Qin Hui's suggestion to strike the Dengwen Drum had indeed surprised and delighted him.
"Your subordinate's fortune has been unfavorable, and being stuck in the Imperial Academy is a helpless situation..." Hearing Wang Fu proactively bring this up, Qin Hui's heart rejoiced. Was his luck finally turning?
"So that's how it is..." Wang Fu suddenly muttered softly. Hearing him say this, Qin Hui quickly cupped his hands in shame towards Wang Fu. To his surprise, Wang Fu said nothing further, but instead stood up, opened the window, and began to gaze at the scenery outside.
That's it? That's all?