Jiang Songwen frowned, and couldn't help but sneered viciously, cursing: "This is just a grass-roots person who thinks the grass is greener on the other side!"
However, Censor Chen has indeed relied on Jiang Zining to gain a firm foothold in the cabinet over the years, and he also has a say in front of Emperor Longqing.
Jiang Songwen swallowed his saliva, thinking that he had cultivated a great threat to himself. He asked his father in bewilderment, "What are you going to do?"
"What should we do?" Jiang Zining looked at Jiang Songwen and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. It's not that Shen Chen and Wei An were really smart, but his son was too disappointing. If it weren't for Dong Chengqi's help, he probably wouldn't be able to do even this step.
Over the years, he has been thinking about how to make money and has indulged in sensual pleasures. His career has been smooth sailing and he has been raised in a honey pot. Even the tricks he uses to deal with his enemies are not up to par.
He looked coldly at the flickering candlelight beside him, his expression did not change at all, and he said calmly: "What are you going to do? Since the wolf you raised has turned against you, of course you have to get rid of it. Otherwise, will you keep it and wait for it to come back and bite you back? This is a wolf, if it bites you, it will bite off a piece of your flesh with skin and bones."
Jiang Songwen heard something. He knew that his father was not a man who would just accept things passively. Anyone who really offended him would not have a good ending.
Therefore, hearing his father's ill will towards Chen Yushi, he smiled with some pride: "What does father want to do?"
The weather was getting colder. Even with the doors and windows closed, the room was already a little chilly. Jiang Zining couldn't stand the cold because he was old, so he took a blanket and covered himself with it. After a pause, he looked up at Jiang Songwen and said, "It's not that great. The emperor hates people and things that are out of control the most. The reason why he favored Prince Linjiang is that he thinks that among all his brothers, Prince Linjiang seems to have the least desire for the throne and has been the most honest with Prince Zheng over the years. And through Prince Linjiang's forbearance in recent years, he also thinks that Prince Linjiang is a loyal person, so he has this plan."
Jiang Songwen knew this, and he nodded seriously: "The emperor's health is getting worse. The weather was just a little cooler a few days ago, and he has been bedridden until now. The doctors have tried every possible way, but he still looks listless. It is also because of this that you let so many people impeach Prince Linjiang, saying that he is arrogant and overbearing, and that the emperor can still tolerate it and turn a blind eye..."
Emperor Longqing was very afraid that if he died like this, without showing favor to Prince Linjiang in front of all the ministers, Prince Linjiang would take advantage of the situation, which would be disadvantageous to the Sixth Prince. Therefore, he was very cautious in doing things.
Jiang Zining felt somewhat comforted by these thoughts. He stroked his beard and hummed, then said calmly, "What you said is that the King of Linjiang is now relying on the emperor's idea. If the emperor always has this idea, then it's fine. He will continue to rise to prominence. But if the emperor doesn't have that idea anymore, then he will be nothing."
This was a simple statement. Jiang Songwen curled his lips, thinking that his old man had said some useless nonsense: "You said it easily, but in the current situation, apart from the King of Linjiang, what other options does His Majesty have? There is no need to talk about the King of Zheng, he will definitely not come back... The other royal family members..."
As he spoke, he looked at his father hesitantly, paused, and asked: "Are you referring to the two sons of King Jin? But Chu Jingmeng and the others are already commoners..."
He knew what his father was planning. Seeing Jiang Zining's calm and relaxed face, he jumped up from his chair in shock. "Father, if this is really feasible, then we, father and son, will have a bright future ahead of us! They are both useless now. No matter which one of them, as long as we can really support them, they will have to treat us as their benefactors. Then who are we going to look up to from now on? Young Master Lin and Shen Chen, they are only fit to carry our shoes!"
Jiang Zining couldn't bear to see his son being so reckless, so he waved his hand to signal him to sit down and be quiet: "Be quiet, there's nothing to be done yet, but you're thinking about it first. When it's done, you can still celebrate."
Having said that, Jiang Songwen knew that his father was not the kind of person who would speak without a purpose, so he said with a shameless face: "Grandpa, don't I know your temper? If you didn't have a comprehensive plan, how could you say such a thing, and specifically point out those two people? You must have made up your mind. I am your own son, you can hide it from anyone but me. What exactly do you think? Tell me first, so that your son won't do something wrong and make you angry."
Jiang Zining snorted and glared at him: "You are quite self-aware!" After scolding, he smiled again, like an old fox, "It's difficult to say, but it's not difficult. Isn't the prince in power now? Since he is in power, we must avoid his edge and take a step back..."
Jiang Songwen smelled something and immediately asked, "How do I withdraw?!"
"Haven't you already submitted a memorial?" Jiang Zining looked at Jiang Songwen, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp. "Then go ahead and submit. Go to the Marquis of Pingxi and Princess Shouning in person tomorrow to apologize. Just say that you didn't discipline your subordinates well. Anyway, do whatever you can to be respectful. Make sure everyone sees your servility."
Jiang Songwen understood a little, and for a moment he was not opposed to asking him to bow to Shen Chen and Wei An. He suddenly laughed, "Son, you know, this is called flattery? The King of Linjiang was originally surrounded by officials along the way, fearing that others would not know that he was the one of the future. Now if we show this fearful attitude in the capital, then the emperor who is still sitting on the throne will naturally not be able to act as if nothing has happened. We will take the opportunity to... make the emperor feel that the King of Linjiang is not worthy of being a partner and is not capable of the heavy responsibility. Then, when the time comes, the King of Linjiang will be excluded by the emperor and will no longer be protected by the emperor, and Shen Chen and Wei An will naturally be nothing. At that time, it will be natural to do whatever it wants, right?"
Jiang Zining hummed, his expression still indifferent: "I said one sentence, and you said a lot. Anyway, you should pretend to admit your mistake and go there to surrender." (To be continued)