Prince Anshun left the residence surrounded by a crowd of subordinates and headed for Qiao Yi's residence.
Li Banfeng had chosen the place very well. Had it been anywhere else, Prince Anshun might not have dared to go.
Going to Qiao Yi's residence was no problem. For one thing, it proved that Qiao Yi was still alive, helping Prince Anshun temporarily steady the other cabinet members.
For another, Qiao Yi's residence was filled with his own people. If anything happened, he had ways to deal with it.
Once they reached the study, Prince Anshun sent all his men away. After waiting more than ten minutes, Li Banfeng slowly appeared in the study.
"Greetings, Your Highness the Prince!" Prince Anshun gave a deep bow.
"No need for such ceremony, Prince." Li Banfeng symbolically helped him up.
The two sat down. Prince Anshun asked, "Since Your Highness summoned me here, I won't beat around the bush. My current situation is indeed unfavorable. What means does Your Highness have to help me?"
Li Banfeng said, "The way to help you is to make you emperor. First, tell me—how much capital do you have?"
Prince Anshun spoke frankly. "I do not have much capital. I'm afraid I cannot become emperor. I only want to be like Lord Qiao, to control the cabinet. That would satisfy me."
That single sentence revealed a crucial piece of information: Qiao Yi was indeed gone.
Li Banfeng asked again, "Why can't you become emperor? Aren't you legitimate royalty as well?"
Prince Anshun gave a bitter smile. "Even the royal family has branches and offshoots. Mine is the most excluded branch. There's no need to dwell on it."
Li Banfeng looked worried. "Controlling the cabinet won't be easy either. Do the cabinet members listen to you?"
Prince Anshun lowered his