The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 501 Joy of Life 57

If the Second Prince was indeed behind this, it means that he has the power to prevent the Overwatch Council from noticing his movements, and even to use the Overwatch Council for his own purposes.

What's even more frightening is that his series of actions failed to alert anyone, including Chen Pingping himself and Emperor Qing.

Chen Pingping could understand Lin Ruofu's ability to scheme without leaving a trace.

After all, the other party was the head of all officials, and had been working in the court for decades. Although he did not openly form cliques, in reality, his protégés and former officials were all over the court and the country, and his power should not be underestimated.

However, the situation of the second prince was completely different.

If the Second Prince has truly grown to such a level, the Crown Prince, with his current abilities, would definitely not be his match.

Once the Second Prince successfully ascends to the throne, given his ruthless and merciless nature, Fan Xian will likely find it difficult to escape unscathed.

Thinking of this, Chen Pingping couldn't help but feel a sense of worry.

Just then, a commotion came from outside the courtyard.

Since its establishment, the Control Yuan has been the most feared place in the hearts of all officials, and no one dares to keep their distance from it.

Those people outside are probably here on Emperor Qing's orders to thoroughly investigate the Censorate.

"They're really quick!" Chen Pingping exclaimed softly, turning her wheelchair around to face the closed door.

“However,” a ferocious look suddenly appeared on the old man’s gaunt face, “the Overwatch Council is not so easy to investigate!”

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Ever since Fan Xian led the delegation out of the city, his heart has been hanging in suspense.

He kept looking back on the road, hoping to see Wang Qinian and then Fan Sizhe.

However, as time went by, Fan Xian's mood grew heavier and heavier, gradually becoming shrouded in a thick gloom.

He began to order the delegation to slow down so that the two could catch up.

A quarter of an hour, then a quarter of an hour, passed quietly... until an hour, then two hours of long waiting, but still no sign of the two people.

Fan Xian's heart felt as if it had been suddenly pulled into a cold abyss, sinking to the bottom.

According to the original plan, Wang Qinian should have caught up with the team long ago with Fan Sizhe, who had been replaced, but they haven't arrived yet.

There is only one possibility: Chen Pingping's operation has failed.

Fan Xian's heart felt as if it had fallen into an endless abyss, and just as he was about to reach the bottom of despair, a surge of anger rose up like a flame.

Chen Pingping had made a solemn promise to rescue Fan Sizhe; he was so certain at the time.

Isn't the Overwatch Council supposed to be second only to the emperor in the Qing Kingdom? Why can't they even save one person?

Did Chen Pingping fail, or did he not even try?

Fan Xian was filled with a mixture of anger and disappointment, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes. On impulse, he was about to order a turnback to the capital.

Gao Da was momentarily stunned, but after realizing what Fan Xian was about to do, he quickly stopped him: "My lord, you mustn't! You led your troops away from the capital in full view of everyone, and now you're returning without cause. That's a serious crime!"

Fan Xian was suddenly jolted awake by Gao Da's words, and his rationality returned slightly.

Recalling Chen Pingping's previous kindness to her, she still had some doubts rationally, but emotionally she believed that he would not lie to her.

But even Wang Qinian hasn't caught up with the group yet, so there must be something wrong with the operation.

Upon thinking this, Fan Xian instantly tensed up.

Breaking into prison is a crime equivalent to treason.

Once the incident comes to light, not only will Fan Sizhe be doomed, but the entire Fan Jian family, and even the Supervisory Commission that took action, will be in danger.

Upon seeing the towering figure blocking his way, Fan Xian decided to stop hiding his intentions and frankly recounted the prison break.

Upon hearing this, Gao Da was completely stunned, and at the same time, he understood Fan Xian's unusual behavior of suddenly requesting to return to the capital.

As the Tiger Guard commander trained by Fan Jian, Gao Da is absolutely loyal to Fan Jian.

Upon learning that the Fan family might be in danger, he not only did not continue to stop Fan Xian, but instead decided to take the other six Tiger Guards and return to the capital with Fan Xian.

Fan Xian nodded and was about to set off with his men when he suddenly heard a crisp clanging sound of iron chains coming from inside the carriage.

The aged voice carried a casual tone: "If I were you, I wouldn't choose to return to the capital at this time."

Fan Xian paused involuntarily, turned his head to look at the carriage in the middle of the group, his eyes flashed, and he directly climbed into the carriage: "What do you mean by that?"

The person inside the carriage was Xiao En, whom Fan Xian was about to escort back to Northern Qi.

Although he is now over seventy years old and has been imprisoned by the Control Yuan for twenty years, during which time he has been constantly fed drugs that damage his body's meridians.

Even so, he still exuded a faint aura of power, making those around him feel oppressed.

Inside the carriage, besides Sean, there was also a minor official in charge of his daily life, who was also from the Censorate. At that moment, he was using a comb to tidy Sean's gray hair.

Upon seeing Fan Xian enter, the clerk tactfully put away the comb and quietly left the carriage, leaving the two of them sitting opposite each other.

Sean looked at the young man who had suddenly appeared in front of him, blinked slowly, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

A slightly hoarse voice drifted through the carriage: "You're so eager to go back, something big must have happened in Kyoto."

However, no matter what happens, with your position as a mere supervisor in the Censorate, you would likely find it difficult to influence the overall situation and might even die in vain.

In my opinion, it would be better to complete your mission to Northern Qi. That would be a meritorious deed, and you'd have some leverage to plead for leniency when you return to the capital.”

Fan Xian looked at the gaunt old man before him: "What you say makes a lot of sense, senior. My influence in the court is indeed limited. But that's precisely why I must return to the capital. I'm not here to change anything, but to protect the people I care about."

Sean smiled faintly, his gaze gently sweeping over the young man before him, his fingers lightly fiddling with the iron chain on his wrist: "Young man, you are loyal and righteous, that's a good thing. But you must also understand that sometimes, an individual's strength is insignificant in the face of the bigger picture."

Your mission to Northern Qi might make the Emperor of Southern Qing hesitant to act rashly because you are in a foreign land. However, if you return to the capital immediately, this hesitation will disappear.

At that time, not only you, but everyone you care about will die.