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 just 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 join them. 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 expressed his thoughts, "Look, there is only one way to do this."
"Let Mr. Liu 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 in the end 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 hearing what Liu Kai said, Fang Zheng nodded slightly, "Yes, escaping unharmed is the best result. We old guys should also move our bodies."
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 earlier."
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 emotions, "Father, let's not talk about Liu Xiangnan's numerous 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, which means hard work and no credit."
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 Jingyun 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 peace, there will be more killings." After Xiao An said this, he turned around and left. When he walked to the door, he turned around again, "You should be well 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, what can you do..."
Xiao An waved his hand, "Okay, I've made up my mind."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
He left, leaving Xiao Jingyun stunned on the spot.
Your plan to rescue Liu Xiangnan failed, what should you tell Liu Rumei tomorrow?
After thinking over and over 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 sat in the study and sighed. No one had any better way. 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, "Your 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 to find your father tomorrow morning. Sooner or later, I will rescue the old Marquis."
After saying that, Jamel Xiao turned around and left.
Looking at his retreating figure, Fang Zheng 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 when I 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 process. The Liu family is cleaning the Fang family.
Thinking of this, he felt a little shuddering.
Sure enough, Xiao An then turned around and said, "Later, you can pass on my instructions and ask Fang Zheng to leave the capital early tomorrow."
Bai Han bowed and turned around to come out.
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 already 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 in the yard waiting for him.
"Guard Bai, it's so late. I have to make a hard trip for you. Please come in quickly." Zhi Zhi cupped his fists and saluted.
Although he is much older than Bai Han, after all, he has nothing to do at home, and the other person is the emperor's personal guard.
Therefore, Fang Zheng also has to salute the other party.
Bai Han was even more polite and attacked to the end, "Old Prime Minister, the matter is urgent and I won't go in. I'll pass on the message to the emperor and 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.