"Then Second Elder is willing to let me be adopted by the second branch?"
In the side hall of the Grievance Hall, Wang Renyi looked at Wang Kui and cupped his hands.
Wang Kui stroked his beard and pretended to be indifferent. "I'm naturally happy that you're willing to be adopted by the second branch. Your second uncle has been married for many years and still doesn't have a son. You being adopted by him can be considered as fulfilling a wish of mine for many years! However, you have to get your father's consent. After all, you're his son! "
Wang Renyi's face flashed with resentment when he heard this. He said coldly, "Hmph! He never had a son like me in his heart. Otherwise, he wouldn't have imprisoned me here for an outsider, and he wouldn't have sent my mother back to the ancestral home from Sui Province! Since he doesn't have a son like me in his heart, what right does he have to stop me from being adopted?
As long as Second Elder and Second Uncle agree, I'll write a letter tomorrow and inform him of this matter. At that time, I only need Second Elder to help me say a few words in the clan, and he definitely won't stop me from being adopted by the second branch! Because he only has Wang Renbiao as his son in his heart! "
Wang Kui nodded and said, "Good! If Wang Yu obstructs you in this matter, I'll speak up for you in the clan! Hong 'er hasn't had a son for many years. I believe that Big Brother, Third Brother, and Fourth Brother will give me some face! "
Wang Renyi wanted to be adopted by the second branch, and the second branch just happened to have no children. The two sides really hit it off!
"In that case, Renyi thanks Second Elder!"
Wang Renyi's expression had returned to normal at this time. He cupped his hands and said to Wang Kui.
Wang Kui's face turned solemn and he said in a deep voice, "Then can you tell me your plan now?"
Compared to "taking in a grandson", Wang Kui was undoubtedly more concerned about how to strengthen the Wang family and seize the family's power. He was very dissatisfied with the Wang family's current decline. Of course, he was even more dissatisfied with the Wang family's current power!
Wang Renyi frowned and said, "I can tell Second Elder, but before I tell you the overall plan, Second Elder has to help me do something!"
"What is it?"
Wang Kui frowned. At this time, some displeasure had already risen in his heart. You haven't done anything yet, and you want me to do something for you? How could there be such a good thing in this world?
Wang Renyi looked at Wang Kui with a determined gaze and said, "I need Second Elder to help me break free from my imprisonment. I want to leave this Grievance Hall!"
Hearing this, Wang Ke looked directly into Wang Renyi's eyes. He had reason to suspect that Wang Renyi was trying to use him to help him break free from his imprisonment. However, he could not see a trace of deceit or evasion in Wang Renyi's eyes. This proved that Wang Renyi's acting skills were either superb, so superb that he could deceive his experienced eyes. If not, then everything Wang Renyi said before was the truth!
After staring at Wang Renyi for over ten breaths of time, Wang Kui shook his head and said, "It was your father, Wang Yu, who imprisoned you here. Even though I'm his senior, he's still the current patriarch of the Wang Clan, so I have no right to release you!"
Wang Renyi seemed to be mentally prepared for this. Hearing this, he insisted, "In the past, Second Elder would indeed find it difficult to release me, but now, I'm about to become a member of the second branch, which means I'm Second Elder's grandson. The one who committed a mistake and was imprisoned was Wang Yu's son, not your grandson!
If I'm still locked up in the Grievance Hall, then what face will the Wang Clan's second branch have left? I believe that as long as Second Elder puts pressure on my father with the other elders, he will definitely not refuse to give you face!
Moreover, this plan can't do without me. Only when I leave the Grievance Hall can the plan succeed. At that time, I can help Second Elder seize power in the clan! "
Killing two birds with one stone. Wang Renyi's initiative to be adopted by the Wang Clan's second branch was really killing two birds with one stone. Not only could he gain Wang Kui's trust, but he could also use this to get out of his current predicament!
Just think about it, the Wang Clan's second branch only had Wang Hong, but he didn't have a son for so many years. If this continued, the Wang Clan's second branch was likely to be cut off! In this case, if Wang Renyi took the initiative to be adopted by the second branch, Wang Kui only needed to sell his "pitiful image" in the clan and the other elders of the Wang Clan would agree to let Wang Renyi be adopted by Wang Hong.
After Wang Renyi was adopted by the second branch, Wang Yu couldn't continue to imprison Wang Renyi, could he? That would be equivalent to slapping the second branch in the face! Although the Wang Clan's first branch was stronger than the second branch in terms of strength, between the two branches, at least on the surface, they had to maintain harmony. Therefore, on this matter, Wang Yu was very likely to compromise. At that time, Wang Renyi would be able to get what he wanted and completely regain his freedom!
Wang Kui's eyes narrowed. After hearing Wang Renyi's words, he quickly understood the crux of the matter. He couldn't help but feel a wave of emotions in his heart. This Wang Renyi was so young, but his mind was so meticulous. If he was adopted by the second branch, he might really be able to help the second branch seize power in the clan in the future!
"Boy, you've thought it through quite thoroughly! This old man will agree to this matter. Tomorrow, you will write a letter to your father, and this old man will first discuss the matter of your adoption with Big Brother and Third Brother. Once you are adopted by the second branch, this old man will naturally help you leave the Grievance Hall! "
After pondering for a moment, Wang Kui said lightly.
If Wang Renyi was adopted by the second branch and released from prison, it was in the interest of the second branch. Wang Kui had no reason to disagree. Of course, what Wang Kui cared about most was the plan that Wang Renyi mentioned!
"Thank you, Second Elder!"
Hearing this, Wang Renyi couldn't help but let out a long sigh and cupped his hands.
At this point, his purpose of inviting Wang Kui over tonight had basically been achieved!
"Since this old man has promised you, then I will definitely do it. Now, can you tell this old man about your plan?"
Wang Kui stroked his beard and asked somewhat impatiently.
Wang Renyi smiled mysteriously and took a step forward. "Of course …"
…
In a dim and dilapidated room, several youths were bound to wooden stakes with iron shackles on their hands. Their hair was disheveled, and their bodies were riddled with wounds. There were also several bloody marks on their faces. Around them stood several burly soldiers. Judging from their leather armor, they were actually Turkic soldiers!
Smack ~!
"Hurry up and speak! What is your purpose in coming to Taiyuan?"
One of the Turkic soldiers suddenly whipped one of the youths in the face. In an instant, another deep bloody mark appeared on the youth's face.
But what was strange was that this Turkic soldier actually spoke in Han, and he spoke very fluently. He didn't seem like a Turkic at all, but a native of the Central Plains!
"Ptui!"
Unexpectedly, the youth didn't seem to feel any pain. Instead, he spat a mouthful of bloody saliva on the soldier's face and mocked, "Dream on! As a student of Yanhuang College, I will never betray the college and the Great Tang! On the other hand, you people are clearly Han, but you are willing to be the lackeys of the Turks. I'm afraid you have even forgotten the surname of your ancestors! A bunch of beasts who have forgotten their ancestors! Ptui! "
"Bastard! You're courting death! "
The soldier was furious when he heard this. He whipped the youth's head again. Blood immediately flowed out. The youth let out a muffled groan and lowered his head. He no longer had any signs of life!
"Stop! Come at me if you dare! "
The young man near the door shouted loudly at this time.
"Heh! You are the King of Wei of the Great Tang. How can we bear to kill you so easily? "
The Turkic soldier in the lead walked over and looked at the youth with a sinister smile.
This youth was actually the King of Wei, Li Tai!
With that, the leader of the Turkic soldiers turned around and ordered, "Continue whipping him! Beat him to death! I'd like to see if these brats' mouths are tougher or if my whip is tougher! "
The soldier who had been whipping the youth earlier replied, "Yes! Leader! "
Smack!
"Hurry up and speak! What is your purpose in coming to Taiyuan, you people of Yanhuang College?"
In the room, the sounds of whipping and yelling could be heard.
The leader of the Turkic soldiers looked at Li Tai and said coldly, "How about it? Your Highness, are you going to speak or not? If you don't say it now, your companions will all die in front of you one by one! Once they are all dead, it will be your turn! "
"… You … You trash! Let us go if you know what's good for you. Otherwise, when my reinforcements arrive, I will tear you to shreds!"
Li Tai was so angry that his face was pale. He looked at the leader of the soldiers and shouted.
"Yo! Our King of Wei sure has a temper! "
The leader of the Turkic soldiers laughed sinisterly. Then, his expression changed and he slapped Li Tai. He said fiercely, "Ptui! Do you really think you are the King of Wei? Here, you are just a dog. You have to do whatever I tell you to do! "
He waved his hand and said to his subordinates, "Kill one! Let our King of Wei see who is in charge here! "
"Yes! Leader! "
The executioner quickly replied. Then, without hesitation, he pulled out his sword and pointed it at the head of the young man in front of him!
"No! Iron Egg! "
When Li Tai saw this, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in anger. However, he was still shackled and could only watch as the soldier raised his blade and chopped down. A round head rolled onto the ground.
"Hey! How about it? You should speak now, right? "
The leader of the soldiers patted Li Tai's face and laughed sinisterly.
Li Tai stared at the leader of the soldiers. His eyes were filled with hatred. It was as if he wanted to pierce through the head of the soldier in front of him. The leader of the soldiers saw that Li Tai was not speaking. He waved his hand again and said, "Alright! Since our King of Wei won't speak, we will continue killing! "
"Yes! Leader! "
Bam!
Another human head fell to the ground.
"Kill again!"
"Kill again!"
After a while, except for Li Tai, the rest of the young men in the room were all beheaded. The leader of the soldiers looked at Li Tai and asked, "It's your turn now! I will ask you again. Are you going to speak or not? "
"Bah!"
Unexpectedly, Li Tai spat and scolded, "Shameless bastard. I am the King of Wei of the Great Tang Empire. I will not betray my country, and I will not betray my ancestors like you! If you want to kill me, just do it! "
"You are courting death!"
The leader of the soldiers wiped the saliva off his face. Then, he pulled out his scimitar and stabbed it at Li Tai's chest …
"No! Don't! "
Imperial Palace, West Court, Li Zheng Palace. Empress Zhangsun suddenly sat up on the bed. She was panting heavily, and her forehead was drenched in sweat. Her face was full of panic.
"Guanyin Maid, what's wrong?"
Li Er, who was sleeping, also sat up when he heard the commotion. He patted Empress Zhangsun's shoulder and asked softly.
"So it was a dream …"
Empress Zhangsun only reacted when she heard Li Er's voice. She couldn't help but mutter to herself.
…
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