The first floor of the villa was dark.
On the second floor of the villa, there was only a faint light burning in one window.
The third floor was also dark.
In other words, in the entire villa, there are only people on the second floor!
This was what Xiao Zheng had determined during his latent period. So when he successfully ran to safety. Make a decision quickly. Climb the window to enter the first floor. Then go straight to the second floor from the stairs.
As long as everything goes well, he can reach the door in one minute.
But what could he do once he reached the door
Rush in
That's impossible. Rush in and your whereabouts will be revealed. If you don't go in, how can you know what's going on inside
During this minute on the way, Xiao Zheng's brain was spinning rapidly, thinking about the next step.
Finally, when he ran to the corridor and pressed against the wall, he approached the door. I was pleasantly surprised to find that all my worries were unnecessary.
The door was not locked tightly, perhaps because the villa was in a heavily guarded palace. In addition, the nursing home outside the villa is also very cautious. It can be said that there are three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry, so the people in the villa are not very alert.
After all, how many people can get through the layers of guards and approach the door
It really can be done. This door can't stop it, right
Taking three steps and two steps at a time, Xiao Zheng quickly approached the door, but his back was against the wall, listening attentively.
Xiao Zheng could barely communicate in Japanese, but there was no difficulty in listening. But he leaned against the wall and listened for less than thirty seconds before he was shocked by the conversation in the room...
…
inside the room.
The light was weak, but three men were sitting there.
One of them had lowered eyebrows and his body was shrouded in a black robe. It's hard to tell your age just by looking at your face. But his eyes that were so cloudy and blurred were filled with an invisible light.
From beginning to end, he just sat on a single sofa, as silent as an old monk in meditation.
The middle-aged man sitting on his left was holding a cup of tea and sipping it slowly. His eyes were sharp, with a faint cold light. Even though the person sitting opposite him was none other than Prince Tianxiong!
"A master."
Prince Tianxiong, who was supposed to be dealing with funeral matters, sat across from the two of them and looked at the old man opposite him respectfully. With a solemn expression, he said: "Father has passed away. The palace is ready to move. Although I have summoned them, it is difficult to control them..."
The old man who was called a master did not raise his eyes. Instead, the middle-aged man sitting next to him said: "Prince, my father's mission has been completed. And this villa will belong to you in the near future. My father really doesn't care about the grievances and resentments in the palace."
These words reveal a lot of information.
First of all, this ichi master should have close ties with the emperor. Second, the emperor died. A master has completed his mission. No further remedial action is required. Finally - this villa will soon belong to the prince and no longer be the residence of a master!
Upon hearing this, Prince Tianxiong had an imperceptible look of sullenness in his eyes. But it was quickly covered up. He just sighed softly and said slowly: "Master, I know you are thinking of quitting. But my father's body is still cold, can you bear to watch the civil strife in the royal family that my father has consolidated? Your years of management and efforts are also reflected in this. !”
The middle-aged man shook his head slightly: "Prince, my father has decided to leave, and he really doesn't want to participate in the royal family battle anymore. Besides, you know-" After a pause, the middle-aged man changed the topic. Said slowly. "Over the past few years, the emperor has been seriously ill and my father has done his best. Do you really want my father to die?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Tianxiong saw the other party's face clearly. I know that it is difficult to persuade a master without showing actual benefits. But in order to win the support of this emperor's master. Even-
Prince Tianxiong is willing to pay a certain price.
Once he takes the throne, he can get back everything he lost!
"A master." Prince Tianxiong said word by word. "I know that your family has been bullied by Ito. Over the years, there has been no chance to get ahead."
From the beginning to the end, a master remained silent. Just sit quietly with your eyes, nose, and heart in mind. Instead, it was his son, the middle-aged man, who was negotiating with Prince Tianxiong. Strive for enough benefits…
"These matters are family matters. We will handle them ourselves." The middle-aged man said with a smile. It has a rather indifferent attitude.
As for why he is in this posture, Prince Tianxiong knows it very well!
This Helan wants to gain enough benefits!
You know, a master is the father's personal master. closest friend. His position in the palace is quite prominent. And everything he has is all because of the existence of the Emperor.
Now, the emperor has passed away. How could the successor tolerate this time-honored brand remaining in the palace
No matter who takes the throne, he will definitely be the first to make a move!
This is the common emperor and courtiers of one dynasty in China!
In this case, how could a master easily help Prince Tianxiong who could uproot him at any time
Before leaving the palace, he must bite off a piece of meat! Whoever begs him will be bitten by him!
Of course, this is only theoretically possible.
In fact, the only one he can help or dares to help is Prince Tianxiong!
Because Prince Tianxiong is the most justifiable! And the source of all the interests of the Master Dao family is also the imperial palace.
He cannot be like those senior government officials who can escape calmly even if their supporters lose. Will not damage the foundation. A master doesn't have this ability. So he didn't dare to support anyone other than Prince Tianxiong.
Because once he loses the bet, he will have nothing!
"It's not entirely a family matter, right?" Prince Tianxiong's eyes darkened, since the other party didn't care about old feelings, but only about interests. There is no need for him to continue pretending. But he said calmly. "Although Ito is dead, his subordinates are still running his industry very well. I believe you two also know that many of Ito's properties are related to the royal family and nobles. There is a deep transfer of interests. If no one cares for you, We will come to a rescue. I believe this situation will continue."
After a pause, Prince Tianxiong stared directly at Helan, pursed his lips and said, "Mr. Helan, do you think that with the energy of your family alone, you can confidently compete with the entire royal family without falling behind?"
The painful spot was stepped on by Prince Tianxiong. Helan's face also became slightly ugly.
What Prince Tianxiong said is indeed the truth.
Without the support of Prince Tianxiong, he really couldn't rely on his own energy. Go and compete with the entire royal family.
"Mr. Helan. How about we take a long-term approach and discuss a win-win situation?" Prince Tianxiong said calmly. It was a complete showdown.