Concubine Li had been in the harem for many years. Although she was arrogant and domineering, she had no weakness that could be manipulated. Shi Fuqiu had guarded the border for many years, and had no merit but hard work.
The emperor's real intention in letting him come to this private prison was to force Concubine Li to resist, with no way out.
"Then who is guarding General Zhao's camp?" After Zhao Xingwen asked him about Guo Weidong last time in early summer, he also wrote to Wan Zhongkui to ask about his current situation. There was no news of Guo Weidong leaving the barracks.
"Of course someone is pretending to be a cover-up." After Guo Weidong answered Zhao Xingwen's question, he turned to look at Xiao Mubai: "This one... is quite smart."
He looked Xiao Mubai up and down and saw that although his appearance was not impressive, his bearing was extraordinary.
It's really not easy to react quickly in such a short time.
Xiao Mubai walked to the table and sat down. He estimated that these words would take a long time. He poured himself a cup of tea: "There is no need for flattery. I think General Zhao has already convinced you. We understand our friendship no matter what." .”
While a long conversation was going on in the stone chamber, Xiao Yanjun in Tianyan Temple had been kneeling for three days.
Although there was a soft cushion, his knees were still sore and numb. If it weren't for the continuous compliments in his ears, he might not have been able to hold on long ago.
Concubine Li returned to Shi Mansion once yesterday and also came to Tianyan Temple to see him.
I admire his actions very much. For a king, reputation is very important.
Although the lives of the people are insignificant, things like public opinion and popular sentiment come from them.
Xiao Yanjun knelt down, even if he couldn't find the jade seal, after he succeeded to the throne, the court would be stable, the people's support would not be against him, and he would be able to do anything.
Concubine Li had already searched all the palaces, and she was no longer patient.
Now that she has taken care of the emperor these days, plus Xiao Yanjun has been kneeling for the past three days, it is enough.
Xiao Yanjun was kneeling in front of the Buddha at this moment, thinking about what Concubine Li said in his ear yesterday before she left: "After you return to the palace to recuperate for two days, you will be ready to succeed to the throne."
His heart suddenly tightened, Li Fei had murderous intentions...
Various emotions were mixed together, including excitement and fear, nervousness and anticipation.
It wasn't until the evening class bell rang in the temple that Xiao Yanjun was helped up by Si Nan. His legs were already paralyzed, and he had to rest on the mat for a long time before he could walk towards the carriage.
On the way back to the capital, praises for him were heard from the roadside: "Your Majesty, your filial piety moves the heavens, God shows mercy, the emperor's dragon body will be in good health."
Xiao Yanjun leaned in the comfortable carriage, with a sneer on his lips. He had been kneeling for the past few days, and he did not hesitate to resort to painful tactics, but he just hoped that his father would be healthy.
He looked at Si Nan who was kneeling beside him and holding his leg, and asked in a pleasant tone: "How is Huo Tianxiu doing there?"
Si Nan didn't stop and replied: "Since he left the city, his subordinates have blocked all news coming and going from the capital. At the moment, he probably still doesn't know what happened in the capital. The Western Regions have also been avoiding him for the time being. He can’t return to the capital.”
Xiao Yanjun rubbed his chin and squinted his eyes slightly: "If you can't kill him in the end, you have to use your brain more. If he dies in the pursuit, the position of the nine-door admiral will be yours."
Si Nan's body stiffened, his hands paused, and he quickly saluted: "Thank you, Your Highness, the Crown Prince. I will not let him return to the capital alive."
Next to the second-floor window of Wentian Pavilion, two handsome men stood watching Xiao Yanjun's carriage drive from the street to the end of the alley.
"Is this another trick to kill?" Seeing that the carriage had disappeared, Xu Wenlan withdrew his gaze and sat down at the desk, then poured a glass of wine by himself and asked.
"You've learned a lot about the tactics recently." Bingwen laughed, walked back from the window and sat down opposite him, took the wine glass he handed over, and continued: "But this time, I can't do anything. did not do."
Xu Wenlan glanced at him and sneered: "It's not your fault to burn incense and destroy yourself?"
"Hmm." Bingwen said with a look of embarrassment on his face: "How can I invite Master Luda? Of course it is His Highness King Mo who will take action."
Xu Wenlan smiled confidently: "He is the one who came forward to do this. He is not the one who came up with such a bad idea."
Bingwen raised his eyebrows: "Why do you see that?"
Xu Wenlan sneered: "He has always been direct and violent in his actions, and his attacks are bound to kill with one blow. He disdains such dirty little tricks."
Bingwen's face was startled: "Good guy, you're cursing me in a roundabout way."
Xu Wenlan clinked a drink with him: "Good guy, you have admitted it, right?"
Bingwen sighed: "I can't hide anything from you now, you kid, you learn so fast."
Xu Wenlan moved forward and said, "So, how exactly did you do it? I'm very curious."
Bingwen smiled with a mysterious face: "You want to know?"
Xu Wenlan nodded and gave him another glass of wine: "You should hurry up."
Bingwen picked up the wine glass and drank it in a stern voice: "I won't tell you."
Xu Wenlan slapped the table: "Hey, you boy, if Lanlan wasn't still in the palace now, would I need to ask you this question?"
Bingwen stiffened. Although Lan Yuying's matter was still hidden from Xu Wenlan, he didn't know that Lan Yuying's whereabouts were now unknown.
Not only is his whereabouts unknown, but he is also very likely to have stabbed the emperor.
Bingwen held his head against his head and pinched his brows. Xia Chu didn't tell him to tell him or not, but just let him make his own decision.
But how could he say this news.
"If you don't say I'm going to throw you away, I'll write a letter when I go back and send it to the palace for questioning." Xu Wenlan snorted proudly and turned to leave.
Bingwen quickly grabbed him and said, "Say, didn't I just let him down?"
Xu Wenlan glanced at him sideways, and Bingwen poured two more glasses of wine. Then he sat down again and raised his chin to signal Bingwen to speak quickly.
Bingwen pursed his lips and said, "It's actually quite simple. There is a kind of fragrant powder that can prevent the incense from burning as long as it is sprinkled on it."
Xu Wenlan's eyes lit up: "It sounds fresh, so the incense handed to Xiao Yanjun was sprinkled with fragrant powder. You are right. He did not dare to question Abbot Luda in public."
"Guess again, why Abbot Luda could light it, but it was destroyed when it was handed over to Xiao Yanjun?" Bingwen's eyes showed admiration. He had previously praised Xu Wenlan for learning quickly, but he really meant it.
Ever since he was put in solitary confinement, this kid has become enlightened and can draw inferences about anything.
Xu Wenlan pondered for a moment: "Imagine it, Abbot Luda's incense was also tampered with?"
"Yes, only the beginning of his incense can burn." Bingwen nodded, and then continued: "Everything must be prepared with a backup plan. In fact, Xiao Yanjun's hands were already on the towel he was wiping with. It's been dipped in incense powder. No matter what, he can't burn incense."
Bingwen deliberately gave some advice and taught him that he should pave an extra road for everything...
(End of chapter)