Within Count Sinan's study, there was no indication that a court plot was afoot.
Count Sinan smiled. Although this child was clever, he thought, he had little experience in political battles. It appeared that he would have to slowly teach him. "His Majesty has always reserved his judgement in matters. It is nothing to be concerned about. It is just that he does not wish to see himself quarrel with his son, so uses this matter to warn the Empress's followers."
The Empress's followers? There appeared to be the empress, the crown prince, the eldest princess... and perhaps the prime minister. "His Majesty should find a better way to settle this dispute. You said before, the property of the treasury is overseen by the Overwatch Council. Why has he chosen me?"
"The answer is simple." Count Sinan looked at Fan Xian as if he were looking from a far-off distance, and as if he were looking at someone else. "It’s because I suggested it to him."