CHAPTER 273: CHAPTER 262: IT WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE THIS

The Crown Prince is truly frightening. While they were still struggling with the plague, he had already uncovered the truth.

Yet having such a strategic Crown Prince is undoubtedly a tremendous benefit for Da Qin.

Of course, it would be better if the Emperor is satisfied with this Crown Prince and doesn’t fear him for being too outstanding.

But Feng Qingyang felt even more suffocated after Feng Qiwu’s words.

Now, it seems the court officials are likely to further recognize this lunatic’s ability.

After a moment of silence, Feng Qingyang suppressed his displeasure and coldly said, "Since the Crown Prince had already discovered the issue, why didn’t you report it to me sooner?"

Following these words, the ministers immediately lowered their heads, each harboring their own thoughts.

The Emperor’s words... clearly express dissatisfaction with the Crown Prince’s approach.

Indeed, even if he caught the mastermind, the Crown Prince should notify the Emperor and send the person to the Ministry of Justice for interrogation.

Now that he’s directly informing the Emperor of the result, it’s no wonder the Emperor would be upset.

Listening to this, Feng Qiwu calmly replied, "I wanted to report it earlier to Father, but wasn’t Father unwell at that time, seeing no one except the Imperial Physician?"

"Therefore, after submitting the report, I didn’t enter the palace to meet Father directly to inform you of this matter."

After Feng Qingyang contracted the plague himself, he feared anyone else might bring the plague to him, worsening his condition, and thus refused to meet with any foreign ministers.

Feng Qingyang was momentarily stifled upon hearing Feng Qiwu’s words.

He then glared at Li Cheng beside him.

Li Cheng internally chuckled bitterly, then nodded towards Feng Qingyang, indicating that Feng Qiwu had indeed submitted a report.

Although it was sent over, due to the plague, it ended up being pressed at the bottom of the desk without review.

Upon noticing this, Feng Qingyang had no choice but to suppress his frustration and said to Feng Qiwu, "I see, it’s my fault for not seeing your report sooner. Otherwise, we would certainly detain Anata before she left the Capital City, demanding an explanation from the Western Regions for Da Qin!"

Looking at his feigned expression, Feng Qiwu’s expression remained unchanged as he nodded, then bowed and said, "Father, rest assured, I have already instructed the interception of the Western Princess Anata. After suffering such a loss, if the Western Regions don’t provide us some compensation, it would be unacceptable."

Hearing this from Feng Qiwu, the ministers involuntarily showed satisfied expressions one after another, further aggravating Feng Qingyang.

Things shouldn’t be this way.

Feng Qiwu should be feared and abandoned by all the ministers now.

Have these opportunists forgotten the way Feng Qiwu used to cut people down when he was mad?

Yet they appreciate Feng Qiwu again!

But, undeniably, Feng Qiwu handled this matter beautifully, leaving Feng Qingyang only able to praise him!

For a moment, Feng Qingyang forced a smile and said, "The Crown Prince did well, and thus the plague issue is unrelated to Da Qin."

After all, it’s entirely the fault of the Western Princess Anata. If not for her, how would the plague spread amongst diplomats from various countries?

...

Feng Qiwu naturally noticed the reluctance in Feng Qingyang’s praise but wasn’t concerned.

"Father overpraises, easing your burdens is my duty," Feng Qiwu responded insincerely at this point.

And Feng Wuchen, seeing Feng Qiwu being praised again, didn’t feel the previous jealousy.

Because, in his view, no matter how well Feng Qiwu performs now, he will ultimately lose to him.

Currently, he has the assistance of an immortal.

Thinking of this, Feng Wuchen’s lips curled slightly.

No matter how much Feng Qiwu accomplishes now, once he’s dead, wouldn’t it all be for naught?