The princess traveled through time for a year to help the prince build his kingdom and then left

While Chu Tianxing and Xiao Yifei were busy playing the cat and mouse game and couldn't get away, Chu Tiancheng was actively expanding his sphere of influence.

He frequently visited ministers in the court, and his whereabouts were mysterious and elusive.

Sometimes, he would choose to appear quietly in front of the minister's residence late at night or early in the morning, like a ghost, avoiding the eyes and ears of the public.

Sometimes, he would generously invite ministers to the palace to enjoy delicious food and fine wine, as if everything was so natural.

However, these meetings are not as casual as they seem, and each one is full of deep meaning.

They sometimes held secret talks and sometimes gathered privately, and the topics covered a wide range of topics, ranging from national policies to personal interests.

Each time we meet, there is a specific theme.

The topic may be a discussion about an important policy or an evaluation of a key person.

They will carefully analyze every detail, weigh the pros and cons, and find the best solution.

During these meetings, Chu Tiancheng demonstrated extraordinary wisdom and insight.

He is able to accurately grasp the situation, understand people's hearts, and put forward unique insights and suggestions.

At the same time, he is good at listening to others and respecting different viewpoints.

Chu Tiancheng's die-hard followers, such as Zhu Shijie, the prince of Pingyang Marquis's Mansion, and General Qin, spared no effort to act as a matchmaker.

Not only did they actively participate in various political activities, they also often reported to Chu Tiancheng on the developments inside and outside the court.

In his conversations with court officials, Chu Tiancheng skillfully used various strategies and means to constantly win over the hearts of the people and gradually expand his power.

On the stage of power, only by having enough supporters can one consolidate his position.

Chu Tiancheng spared no effort in building close relationships with ministers in order to gain their support at critical moments.

As time went on, his efforts gradually showed results, and more and more ministers began to lean towards him and were willing to become his allies.

All this was done quietly in secret, trying to avoid attracting Chu Tianxing's attention.

At the same time, Princess Qin Rubing of Yan was also not idle.

She used her status to get along very well with the ladies of honor in the imperial capital, and could almost be said to have become one of their many acquaintances.

They often dine together and hold flower-viewing banquets, and she even helps each other's children to find partners. She is truly omnipotent.

All of this may seem easy, but in fact it requires extremely high wisdom and strategy.

Every gathering is a carefully planned social event, and every detail may affect the final outcome.

Qin Rubing, with her unique charm and wisdom, successfully won the hearts of these ladies and became their friends, thus indirectly influencing their husbands through them.

The balance was quietly changing, and the number of powerful ministers supporting Prince of Yan gradually increased compared to those supporting the Crown Prince.

November 28th, Changqiu Palace, the bedroom of Concubine Qi.

"What has the prince been busy with recently?" Concubine Qi asked the nanny beside her.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince has been tracking down Xiao Yifei recently." The nanny hesitated slightly and answered carefully.

Concubine Qi glanced at her, and seeing that she looked unnatural, she asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Mammy paused and decided to report the truth:

“Please forgive me, Your Majesty, I just feel that this is a little strange.

Every time when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thought he had no idea how to start and was about to give up, a mysterious person would give him a tip, making him think that he would be able to catch Xiao Yifei soon.

Your Highness the Crown Prince seems to be exhausted from all the hard work these days."

Concubine Qi immediately realized that something was wrong, and her eyes revealed deep worry and uneasiness.

She was well aware that the current situation was undergoing subtle changes, but she was not sure whether the prince could perceive it.

In fact, at this moment, Chu Tianxing was still sending more people to search for Xiao Yifei.

After some thought, Concubine Qi decided to talk to Chu Tianxing in person to remind him of the changes in the situation and make him understand that they must make some changes to deal with possible crises.

The next day, Concubine Qi summoned Chu Tianxing into the palace for lunch.

After lunch, Concubine Qi got straight to the point and said, "Xing'er, I think we need to talk about the current situation."

Chu Tianxing frowned slightly and said, "Situation? Is there any problem? I think everything is under control."

Concubine Qi took a deep breath and said slowly: "Do you really think so? Have you noticed that the atmosphere in the court is a little unusual recently?"

Chu Tianxing smiled disapprovingly and replied: "Those are just some minor disturbances, not worth making a fuss about."

Concubine Qi shook her head and said firmly: "No, this is not a small wave. I am worried that we may lose control of the situation."

Chu Tianxing was silent for a moment, then said: "Mother, you don't have to worry too much. I believe I can handle these things."

Concubine Qi looked at Chu Tianxing with a hint of disappointment in her eyes. She knew that Chu Tianxing did not realize the seriousness of the situation.

She sighed, stood up, and said, "I hope so. Xing'er, remember, you can never take it lightly."

However, Chu Tianxing remained obsessed and firmly believed that he could catch Xiao Yifei and solve all problems.

He didn't realize that a huge storm was brewing quietly and he would face an unprecedented crisis.

Wei time, Prince Yan's Palace.

As soon as Zhu Shijie entered the study, he joked:

“The prince is still playing the role of an idle prince on the surface, but he is secretly collecting evidence against Chu Tianxing.

This prince can't wait any longer. When are you going to expose Chu Tianxing's crimes?"

He Fugui said quickly: "Don't worry, my lord. You still need to be cautious so as not to alert the enemy."

Zhu Shijie said loudly: "After so much effort, haven't we collected a lot of evidence?"

Chu Tiancheng said: "I think it's still a little short."

Qin Rubing said at this time: "If the prince wants to ensure that he can hit the target in one fell swoop, why not use Xiao Yifei?"

"What?" Everyone was shocked.

General Qin couldn't help but remind her, "Princess, isn't this too hasty? If you're not careful, people might suspect you of collaborating with the enemy."

Qin Rubing said calmly: "This is not a rash act. Xiao Yifei holds key evidence that is enough to put Chu Tianxing in trouble and make him unable to defend himself."

Zhu Shijie still waved his hand and said, "This is too dangerous."

Qin Rubing smiled slightly and stopped talking, but she was thinking over and over again in her heart:

It's a high-risk gamble, but it's also the only chance to resolve the problem quickly.

Now is the critical moment, we can actually take the risk.

3:00 pm, Jia Mansion.

Master Jia, who had been hiding in his mansion for many days and had not gone out, spent every day in anxiety.

He was pacing anxiously in the room when his confidant Li Qing knocked on the door and came in.

"Sir, someone just shot an arrow into a tree in the yard, and there was a note stuck on the tip of the arrow."

Xiao Yifei was overjoyed. He finally received message from the mysterious man again.

He quickly took the note and saw the words written on it: "Meet at the ruined temple in the east of the city at midnight."

Seeing this short and mysterious message, a hint of determination and resoluteness flashed in Master Jia's eyes.

He knew very well that this action would determine his fate and he could not afford to make any mistakes.

Master Jia did not hesitate at all and immediately gave an order to Li Qing beside him: "Mobilize all the secret guards and have them ambush around the ruined temple in advance."

"Yes." After receiving the order, Li Qing quickly left to make arrangements.

Master Jia sat alone in the room, lost in thought.

He knew that this operation would not only face the test of a mysterious man, but also deal with various possible dangers.

But he was fully prepared, and no matter what was waiting ahead, he could not retreat.

At midnight, a ruined temple was built in the east of the imperial capital.

A crescent moon hung high in the sky, the moonlight shining on the dilapidated temple. The surroundings were silent, making it seem particularly eerie.

Master Jia arrived on time. His expression was extremely serious, but he was silently praying that everything would go well.

The men he brought with him had already dispersed around the ruined temple, and each of them was equipped with sophisticated weapons, ready to deal with possible battles.

As Master Jia walked to the ruined temple, a secret guard came forward to report the situation: "Master, we have been guarding here and have not seen anyone enter the temple."

Master Jia nodded slightly, glanced around, and then whispered:

"You guys fence this place off. No matter who comes, no one is allowed to approach the ruined temple. If there is any unusual movement, report it immediately."

"Yes!" The secret guard retreated quickly.