As New Year approached, court affairs grew increasingly complex. Fortunately, Jun Fuying handled them with ease, making everything run more smoothly than when Jun Anche had governed. The ministers who had been muttering behind Jun Fuying's back had finally quieted down in recent days.
"Your Highness, the investigation into the Third Prince's assassination attempt has made no progress. I've heard that Lord Qian, Director of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, is skilled in divination and communicating with spirits. Perhaps she could be of assistance in this case."
"Your Highness, absolutely not. How can we openly promote supernatural talk at court? Even if Lord Qian were to uncover something, how would we explain it to the people? It would make the court a laughingstock."
"Lord Song, are you doubting Lord Qian's abilities? It's just a test—if there's a lead, we can follow up."
"Lord Qi, what do you mean by that? Lord Qian was promoted by the Third Prince. Why would I suspect she wouldn't give her all to investigate on his behalf?"
Which faction was this, singing in harmony to stir trouble?
Qian Xingzhi glanced in their direction. It seemed these were all former associates of the Third Prince. Perhaps because Jun Fulin's faction had been under pressure recently while Qian Xingzhi had been largely unaffected, a few of them felt resentful.
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