Xiao Chun watched intently as Yan Xiaohan pushed the wheelchair opposite, leaning down to whisper a few words in Fu Shen’s ear, their posture intimate.
“…The main hall is spacious, and burning charcoal can’t compare to indoor warmth… Dress up, don’t play tricks…”
Xiao Chun closed his eyes and pinched his thigh hard.
Damn, it hurts.
Yan Xiaohan took the initiative to withdraw, leaving the space for the two, and before leaving, he poured a cup of tea to warm Fu Shen’s hands, and casually gave a half-smiling glance at General Xiao, who looked pale.
The autumn river was sparkling, the night sky clear as water. Yan Xiaohan stood under the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, fingertips brushing a few scattered fallen petals, eyes half-closed in thought.
Emperor Yuantai wanted to transfer the Northern Yan military power from Fu Shen through him. This transfer wasn’t as simple as getting rid of Fu Shen. The Northern Yan cavalry had been passed down through generations in the Fu family, becoming an unspoken rule.
The current Ying Guo Gong, Fu Ting Yi, was not skilled in military affairs, and the future heir Fu Ya was a useless playboy. Whoever took over would be good for Emperor Yuantai.
Thinking about this, the timing of the Qingsha Gorge assassination was indeed too coincidental.
However, Fu Shen was tough to kill. Emperor Yuantai could only settle for the next best thing. The Jing Ning Hou must not have descendants.
This was a peaceful transition method, with the difference being whether Yan Xiaohan could make Fu Shen consider him as “one of his own”.
In these past few days, Fu Shen’s attitude suggested he wanted to divide the alliance between Yan Xiaohan and Emperor Yuantai, but he didn’t show any further intention to win him over. Fu Shen seemed to have other plans, but in his current state of complete immobility, he didn’t look like he could stir up any storms.
Moreover, he still had a shackle of “righteousness” on his hands.
Today, the Ministry of Rites had begun to calculate the wedding date, and the next step would be to send someone to verify the birth dates and prepare the six rites. He needed to have an honest conversation with Fu Shen.
