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Ye Zifen still lowered her eyes, but her mind was filled with thoughts.

She knew very well that this was a difficult task, but if it could be done well, it would be a great achievement.

Of course, at this time Ye Zifen was thinking about whether there was any suitable person among the officials she knew.

The emperor's eyes became more fierce, and he spoke again: "I will give you time to think about it. Is it possible that no one in the court dares to respond?"

At this time, an old minister stood up tremblingly and said with a cupped hand: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is a heavy responsibility and needs to be carefully selected."

The emperor snorted coldly: "Of course I know that I have to be cautious, but I can't let no one take responsibility forever."

Another young official stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend someone, Mr. Li, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. He has always been capable and may be able to take on this important task."

The Lord Li who was mentioned knelt down immediately and shouted: "Your Majesty, I am not talented enough to take on this task."

The emperor's brows were tightly furrowed, as if two steep mountains were lying across his forehead. His sharp eyes were like a burning torch, slowly sweeping over everyone present with majesty and scrutiny.

Finally, that lightning-fast gaze fixed on Ye Zifen again and did not move away for a long time.

"Princess Fuxia, you have been studying with the Prime Minister for quite a long time. During this period, some of the suggestions you put forward were indeed quite effective and impressive. Now I intend to send you to the north, what do you think?"

The emperor's voice was deep and powerful, echoing throughout the hall.

After hearing this, Ye Zifen couldn't help but sneer in her heart.

Oh, so that's how it is. I just angered the emperor, and his anger hasn't completely dissipated yet, but the emperor actually came up with this idea to punish me in disguise!

Thinking of this, the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, forming an arc that seemed like a smile, but the smile did not reach the depths of her eyes. Instead, it revealed a barely perceptible coldness.

"Your Majesty, I will do my best to fulfill your command!" Ye Zifen answered promptly and without hesitation.

Before he finished speaking, the emperor was stunned.

He originally thought that both the powerful Duke Chongguo and the beloved Princess Fuxia would be reluctant to go to the bitter cold land in the north and would refuse in every possible way. However, to his surprise, both of them agreed so readily.

At this moment, Ye Zifen stood as tall as a pine tree, her back straight, fearlessly welcoming the emperor's gaze. Her beautiful eyes flashed with a determined light, as if burning with a flame that would never yield, which moved people.

At the moment when the emperor was stunned, the air around him seemed to freeze.

At the same time, several princes standing nearby could no longer suppress their curiosity and turned their eyes over here.

Their eyes were filled with surprise and confusion, as if time had completely stopped at that moment.

These princes all knew clearly in their minds that the reason why the emperor kept Princess Fuxia and Duke Chongguo in the capital was obvious - he wanted to keep a close eye on them, for fear that any of them would dare to act rashly.

Speaking of the Princess Fuxia, although she was spoiled and willful by nature, her mind was not simple at all and her thoughts were very delicate and meticulous.

As for the Duke Chongguo, he was a notorious old fox. Not only was he extremely intelligent, but he was also extremely cruel and ruthless in his actions.

Faced with such a tough opponent, and with a large army outside the city ready to fight, the princes knew that they must not act rashly.

Because the army outside the city was like an invisible and intangible heavy shackle that tightly bound their hands and feet, forcing them to be extremely cautious in every step they took and every decision they made.

Even the slightest disturbance may bring about fatal disaster.

Even the prime minister, who was always shrewd and capable, was now filled with astonishment. It was obvious that he had not expected that things would develop to this point.

He has always firmly believed that the emperor intended to cultivate him to become a powerful minister, and he has devoted all his energy and painstaking efforts to this end.

However, at this moment, the cruel reality hit his heart like a heavy hammer, leaving him dizzy and at a loss.

His face was filled with deep loss and endless helplessness. Everything that had been carefully planned was instantly shattered by this sudden change.

During this period of time, he has been wholeheartedly cultivating the talent of Ye Zifen.

The reason why he worked so hard was that he knew clearly that Ye Zifen was a capable person beside the retired emperor.

After all, he has experienced countless ups and downs in the court for so many years, and naturally has a deep understanding of the emperor's thoughts and ideas.

As for Ye Zifen herself, she has always been responsible and methodical in her work style.

No matter what kind of difficult problem she faced, she could always calmly analyze and weigh the pros and cons before making the most sensible decision; every time she gave advice to the emperor, she could always hit the nail on the head.

When he looked at Ye Zifen's heroic figure in the court, he couldn't help but feel full of anticipation and relief in his heart.

So, he did not hesitate to pass on his valuable experience accumulated over the years to Ye Zifen without reservation.

This includes both various abstruse political tactics and the principles of governing a country to ensure its stability.

What is gratifying is that Ye Zifen did not disappoint his expectations. Even in the complicated political situation, she was still able to move forward steadily and step by step.

It can be said that for every work arrangement made by Ye Zifen, he would subconsciously believe that this must be the deliberate instruction of the Supreme Emperor, which was due to his high trust in Ye Zifen and his careful cultivation.

To this end, he worked tirelessly to give Ye Zifen advice and make careful plans, just to clear all obstacles on her way forward and pave a smooth and easy road for her.

Seeing Ye Zifen gradually standing out and shining among many officials, he sincerely felt that all his previous efforts were worth it and not wasted.

However, fate always seems to like playing unexpected jokes on people.

Now that Princess Fuxia and the Duke of Chongguo and his wife have both left for the north, the situation in the capital has suddenly become delicate. This bustling, bustling metropolis seems to be shrouded in a mysterious veil.

On the surface, the capital city is still bustling with people, and ordinary people are living their ordinary and busy lives as usual, but beneath this seemingly calm appearance, there are actually undercurrents.