Seeing the astonishment of Wei Changying and Wei Qing, Wei Xinyong smiled sarcastically and said, "I know that Wei Xinyong, our legitimate son and concubine... Come to think of it, eldest lady, you should call me uncle!"
"Are you... the nephew of Marquis Jingcheng?" Wei Changying's eyes narrowed.
Wei Xinyong said calmly: "That's right, my late father is the half-brother of Wei Qi!"
Wei Changying and Wei Qing looked at each other with suspicion in their eyes.
Zhi Bentang covets the position of the head of the Ruiyu Hall, and Jingcheng Hou Weiqi covets the position of Wei Huan's clan leader and Shangzhu Kingdom... Although no one publicizes it on the surface, as a junior and direct relative of the clan who has high hopes for Wei Huan, How could my granddaughter know nothing? It is said that since Wei Xinyong is a member of Zhibentang and Wei Qi's nephew, he is probably inseparable from the assassin this time. His previous claims of no malice and a clear conscience are ridiculous.
But Wei Xinyong kept calling Wei Qi by his first name, showing no respect for the Marquis of Jingcheng, but he really didn't look like a disciple of Zhibentang
I heard Wei Xinyong continue: "I have a big feud with Wei Qi and his son, so ten years ago I volunteered to spy on the secrets of our hall and report it to Duke Chang. As a reward, Duke Chang secretly funded me with a lot of money. I was able to live and study - this deal had always been very safe. However, in the past two years, Fengzhou has been undercurrent, and Mr. Chang is getting old. I doubt whether I will continue to contact Mr. Chang or find someone else. … It just so happens that I have decided to leave the imperial capital and come over to see you. Now that it’s okay to meet you siblings, then this cooperation can continue.”
Wei Changying didn't like his condescending tone very much, so he said coldly: "Whether this is the case, I haven't met my grandfather, and it's hard to tell based on your words. You said that you have a big feud with Wei Qi and his son. , but I don’t know what kind of hatred makes you betray the entire Zhibentang? It is said that Wei Qi is the legitimate son, and now that he has taken over the Zhibentang, why bother with you, a junior? "
After this question was asked, Wei Xinyong, who had been calm, remained silent for a long time. After a long time, he raised his head, looked at Wei Changying with emotionless eyes, and said, "I don't want to hear people mention it. You'd better not ask this question again... When I found your grandfather, I was not as big as Hu Nu. Even so, Chang Shanggong couldn't win me over as a subordinate. He and I just took what we needed. That’s it! Do you think you are smarter than Chang Shangong ten years ago? It’s normal for you and me to test each other for the first time. I’m afraid it’s harmful and stupid to go beyond each other’s bottom line!”
His sudden toughness made the atmosphere in the room tense. Hu Nu's eyes showed a look of gloating, but Wei Qing frowned and quickly thought about how to smooth things over. However, Wei Changying immediately sneered and said proudly: "I don't have a grandfather. You're so smart! But don't forget, you said just now that you, the master and the servant, are powerless in this small room. Life or death is up to me! "You dare to talk to me like this?"
Neither of them wanted to give in to the other, and they stared at each other for a moment. In the end, it was Wei Xinyong who withdrew his gaze first, shook his head, and said: "So I want Wei Changfeng to come. Wei Changfeng, who was cultivated as the future clan leader. You know when to give up! But you, the spoiled young lady, only care about not falling behind!"
Obviously Wei Changying's question just now stepped on a sore spot for him. Wei Xinyong's tone suddenly became extremely cold. Without waiting for Wei Changying to refute these words, he immediately said, "I don't want to say anything more to you. The following is I’m telling you to tell Mr. Chang. I’ll only say it once. You’d better remember it!”
"The person who assassinated your siblings was brought here by the Liu family on the pretext of sending their heir to Fengzhou. He has been lurking around Fengzhou! The reason why he was able to ambush you this time is because Liu had gone to Ruiyu Hall for a banquet before. Xixun was asked by Prince Jingping’s wife about the time when they left Fengzhou!”
"Looking at it from the outside, you guys have suffered a big loss this time. In fact, since you and Wei Changfeng are safe, you can say that you have taken advantage of it - I guess Chang Shanggong has now used this matter as an excuse for not investigating in time. With the arrival of 'Biwu', this elite group of Ruiyu Hall will be truly in the hands of Chang Shanggong..."
Guard Chief Ying didn't care to argue with him about what he said before, and said in shock: "Wait a minute! 'Biwu' is the secret guard of my Wei family, how come it is not really in the hands of my grandfather?!"
Wei Xinyong glanced at her coldly and said sarcastically: "You are the eldest daughter of the eldest family, have you forgotten that Chang Shangong is not the eldest daughter! Back then, the old Duke Jingping passed the position of clan leader to Chang Shan Sir, logically speaking, 'Biwu' should also be controlled by the lord, but Mrs. Jingping was worried that Duke Changshan would not be satisfied with further seeking the hereditary title of Duke Jingping, so she persuaded your great-grandfather not to take over 'Biwu'. It was handed over to Duke Jingping, but now it was handed over to Duke Jingping. Whenever Duke Changshang wants to use the 'Biwu', he must first report it to Duke Jingping, who will give the order! Although Duke Jingping likes to talk, he doesn't like these vulgar things. Every time Chang Shangong proposed it, he agreed without even asking the reasons... However, when your cousin, Duke Jingping, grew up, he accepted all of this!"
He asked with a sneer, "How noble are you and Wei Changfeng in Ruiyu Hall? Why are there so few people from 'Biwu' around you? This is because Chang Shangong has worked hard for many years, although he has obtained some of the 'Biwu' People's allegiance is unjust and unreasonable! And because they are afraid that forcibly seizing 'Biwu', Prince Jingping will make a desperate move, so even Wei Changfeng only has ordinary guards around him! Fifteen, the reason why Chang Shangong still doesn't let him go to the imperial capital is that Biwu cannot be used directly, and he can't even be trusted! What's more, Chang Shangong has only one direct grandson, so how can you risk him? "
"A few months ago, Mr. Chang Shan personally went to Fengqi Mountain to suppress bandits... Oh, the remaining bandits are the few people outside the door and those who rescued you. Do you know the reason for this?" Wei Xinyong said happily, "This The gangsters were the reward for my ten years of service to Duke Chang Shan, and this time to suppress the bandits... Before leaving, Duke Chang Shan forced the most elite of the 'Biwu' and the most loyal to Duke Jingping out of the hands of Prince Jingping. Almost all of the group died in the battle at Fengqi Mountain! The few people outside alone killed more than a dozen 'Biwu' who were tied up by their own people in their sleep! Another group of people died in Zhoubei Dajie! ... If these people are in the hands of Chang Shanggong, how can those assassins from the Liu family who have worked so hard to defeat you be so easy to defeat?"
"Of course, your assassination this time has a lot to do with the fact that Chang Shangong secretly attacked Biwu twice. After all, Chang Shangong is superior to Jingping Gong in terms of seniority and skills. If you call Chang Shangong here so many times, Sooner or later, 'Biwu' will escape from the control of Prince Jingping! This time, Prince Jingping was also forced to panic by Chang Shangong—"
Wei Changying's face was ashen and he almost stood up, saying: "You mean, this assassination was... the result of my cousin colluding with the Liu family?"
"Perhaps there is also the Queen in it?" Wei Xinyong said in a mocking tone, "There are many people who want to overthrow Lord Chang. For example, Zhibentang is not prepared to get involved this time."
Wei Changying frowned and said, "What did Zhi Bentang do?"
Wei Xinyong said calmly: "It should be said that we are planning to do something... You siblings are all fine, especially since Wei Changfeng escaped safely. Of course, Zhibentang will not do anything."
"..." Wei Changying lowered his head and thought for a moment, but then he understood, "Could it be related to my second uncle?"
—The assassin was brought over by the Liu family, and the timing of the attack was tricked by Liu Xixun. The Jingping Palace was not sure that Wei Changying would pester Mrs. Song and agree to let her go to the suburbs to see her off, so the target of the assassination was Wei Changfeng.
Duke Jingping's eldest son Wei Zhengya—Wei Changying, Wei Changfeng, and Wei Gaochuan all wanted to be called cousins. What else could his purpose be in murdering his cousins in this way, besides gaining the position of clan leader
Although Wei Huan was repeatedly persuaded by Mrs. Song, he decided to cultivate Wei Changfeng to take over Ruiyu Hall. However, if something happened to Wei Changfeng, Wei Huan would be heartbroken and sad. It is not that he has no other heirs under his knees. It was cheaper to go to my nephew's. But apart from Wei Changfeng, the one most likely to take over as the leader is undoubtedly Wei Shengyi.
... It's no secret that Mrs. Song is wary of this bastard. A few months ago, because of Wei Changying being beaten by Mrs. Su, she got angry and summoned Wei Changsui back to be a hostage.
If Wei Changfeng dies and the Wei family traces the real culprit, they discover that he is related to Wei Shengyi, even if it is only a little bit related, how can Mrs. Song let this bastard go? !
Even though she knew it might be an outsider's instigation, she still felt that Wei Shengyi would be detrimental to Wei Changfeng. After losing her only legitimate grandson, who knew what she would do
But Wei Huan lost his grandson Wei Changfeng, who had high hopes for him, so he had to protect his most capable second son Wei Shengyi...
In this way, Wei Huan's team is in chaos. This is Wei Zhengya's chance to take over Ruiyu Hall and regain the position of the clan leader!
The answer was obvious. Wei Xinyong didn't even bother to confirm, and continued: "There is another news that I'm afraid Chang Shanggong already knows: there are Rong people among the assassin's corpses. I heard that the Liu family sent their heir to Fengzhou before, and gave it to you. When my sister was raising her, she brought along a group of servants who were Liu Jizhao's servants in Donghu. This time they were sent together to serve Liu Jizhao's widow and her adopted heir... But then the Jingping Duke's mansion used the excuse that there was no spare room in the mansion. They sent everyone to Zhuangzi. After you go back, you might as well ask if there are any traces of those people in Zhuangzi! Your brothers and sisters were attacked outside Fengzhou City. No one in the country is willing or willing to blame the Rong people. Said he could bear such a great hatred."
"Not long ago, wasn't there an imperial edict praising the great victory in Zhoubei? It is said that a military general with some background was killed. Now it is natural for the soldiers to sneak around Fengzhou to take revenge." Wei Xinyong said lightly, " When your cousin returned to her natal family after becoming a widow, she did not bring back her husband's servants, nor did she immediately adopt a step-heir. After all, the blame could be passed on to the Rong people, but the Rong people were the ones to blame. If there are too few people, it is not trustworthy... too many Rong people crossed the Nuchuan River and entered Fengzhou. Let’s not say whether the Liu family will be held accountable for their inability to defend the border afterwards. The appearance of the Rong people is different from that of people from the Wei Dynasty. It will be easy for them to have more than one person. Being noticed. So only by hiding in the Liu family of Donghu and borrowing the power of the Liu family can we achieve the effect of hiding it from others and preventing Chang Shangong from noticing it in advance!"
After a pause, he continued, "If it hadn't happened this time, I wouldn't have thought that those so-called servants would most likely have a lot of soldiers among them!"
Wei Changying concentrated for a moment and then said: "I don't know something. If I know that my cousin murdered Changfeng, it was for the position of Shangzhu Kingdom, and my cousin was for the position of the clan leader... What about the Liu family? Of course, the two cousins are both. The daughter of the Liu family, but it’s not like the Liu family has no daughters now. Changfeng has not discussed marriage so far. Why can’t they marry their daughter to Changfeng to save trouble? Get out! Even if Ruiyu Hall falls into Uncle Tang's hands, how can it be compared to now?"
Wei Xinyong said calmly: "I don't have to explain it for you, but I hope you have the courage to go to the appointment on my brother's behalf today... It would be okay to give you a few words: It's not just your cousin who doesn't want to marry into the East Palace, the Queen is not too worried now. We need the legitimate daughter of the Song family!"
Wei Changying was startled and asked subconsciously: "You mean, the queen wants Liu's daughter more now? This time Yiwei passed through Fengzhou, Deng Zongqi... did the queen do it on purpose?!"
"These have nothing to do with me." Wei Xinyong said indifferently, "I don't want to bother to solve your doubts for you - in short, you bring these words to Chang Shanggong and tell him this time you saved your sister and brother, and this time If so, I want to exchange a batch of money, food, and one person with him!"
Wei Changying frowned and said, "Who do you want to replace?"
She doesn't care about money and food. Fengzhou is Shangzhou. The weather has been good these past few years, the harvest is good, and the state treasury is very sufficient. Although the northern part of the state was invaded by the Rong from time to time, the impact on the whole state was not great. What's more, given the background of the Wei family, even if the state treasury is out of grain, the Wei family itself has always stored enough grain and rice for more than ten years.
-The Wei family is not alone in storing so much money and food. Now that the world is not peaceful, even if you are a commoner and have some spare money, you still want to save more. A prominent family like the Wei family that has experienced more than one dynasty will prepare an escape route for the whole family as soon as it senses trouble. Otherwise, it will not continue to prosper.
Therefore, Wei Changying was keenly aware that among the rewards Wei Xinyong demanded, the most important thing was the person he was talking about.
Her feeling was indeed correct. Wei Xinyong said calmly: "Mo Binwei!"
"This is impossible!" Wei Changying rejected him without even thinking, "This person has already been recruited by Changfeng, so you should give up!"
However, Wei Xinyong just smiled unpredictably: "It doesn't matter what you said, why don't you go back and ask Chang Shanggong?" (To be continued)