"Then what do you mean by 'solve it'?"
This was the real purpose of Marquis Pingyang's visit to the Third Marquis's Residence.
His expression remained calm and solemn. He cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "There's nothing I can do about it! So, Your Highness, what you have to do is not only to cut ties with Gong Shilin, but also to … solve this matter personally. "
Personally?
Solve it?
Tuo sat there in a daze, staring at Marquis Pingyang with a pair of astonished eyes.
"What are you trying to say?"
"Instead of letting the Second Marquis take the opportunity to gain power, it's better for Your Highness to tell the King about this matter and execute Gong Shilin."
As soon as the last word fell —
"Bang!"
Tuo slammed his palm on the tea table next to him.
The teacups on the table clattered.
He suddenly stood up, unable to restrain his anger.
"How can you say such a thing?"
"I'm thinking about the big picture."
"For the big picture, do you want me to watch Gong Shilin die with my own eyes? Marquis Pingyang, have you gone senile? "" Your Highness, don't you understand? " Marquis Pingyang said, "If His Majesty wants to balance the forces in the imperial court, you must control His Highness. You can use Gong Shilin's matter to attack Left Prime Minister Gong. At that time, Left Prime Minister Gong will definitely fall out with His Majesty. Everyone in the imperial court will know that Left Prime Minister Gong is His Highness's man. If he is dissatisfied with His Majesty and investigates the source, it will be a rebellion! If he is dissatisfied with Your Highness, he will be punished with the death penalty. But who will be the one to suffer in the end? Isn't it Your Highness? Rather than that, it's better for Your Highness to personally supervise the execution of Gong Shilin. First, it will show Your Highness's strict adherence to the laws of the Hu Kingdom.
Second, since Your Highness personally supervises the execution, it naturally proves your firm attitude towards this matter. Even if Left Prime Minister Gong rebelled in the future, it has nothing to do with Your Highness! "
He analyzed the stakes one by one.
It was not unreasonable.
Left Prime Minister Gong would definitely resent Gong Shilin's death.
First, he resented the Li family's actions.
Second, he resented the King of Huyi. After all, he risked his life for the King of Huyi when he was young. During the civil war, he also led the army to break through the city gate. How could he swallow such a great achievement when he couldn't save his son's life?
Would he definitely rebel in the future?
Even if they didn't rebel, they would definitely cause a great stir in the court.
Therefore, it was better to take the opportunity to leave!
Cut off the chess piece.
Sacrificing a small business for a great cause!
Na Tuo frowned.
He was really hesitating.
He couldn't make up his mind for a long time.
"For the sake of the throne, I have to personally supervise the execution of Gong Shilin. This … How can I do it?" He once again fell weakly onto the chair.
His eyes were filled with grief.
Marquis Pingyang's meaning was clear. The final decision still depended on Na Tuo's own choice.
He didn't say anything else!
Until Na Tuo lowered his head and waved his hand at him, "You go first, this Prince wants to be alone."
Marquis Pingyang stepped out of the room and left in the heavy snow.
Na Tuo sat there, his eyes wandering, losing their radiance.
Little did they know —
Jing Xuan stood outside the window for a long time.
Therefore, he had heard the conversation in the room clearly.
She knew that something had happened to Gong Shilin. After struggling for a long time, she decided to go to Tuo and ask him about the situation.
But she didn't expect to hear this!
She twisted her fingers tightly, and her palms were sweaty.
Finally, she turned around and left.
After she returned to the courtyard, a few maidservants rushed over in a hurry.
"Your Highness, where have you been?"
After what happened last time, everyone was still a little scared. They were afraid that they would lose the princess again. If that happened, they would have to bear the consequences.
Jing Xuan walked into the room and said calmly, "I didn't go anywhere. I just walked around the mansion."
"You must tell us where you go next time, otherwise …" The maid's voice stopped abruptly.
"I know."
She went into the room and lay down on the chaise longue next to the heater.
She turned sideways.
"I'm a little tired, and I want to rest. You can all go out."
The maids looked at each other, but they still went out.
In the evening, the maids pushed the door open and saw that the princess was still lying on the chaise longue.
They asked, "Your Highness, are you not feeling well?"
Jing Xuan answered, "Yes, I have a headache."
"This servant will go find a doctor."
"No need." She slowly sat up and ordered, "Help me to the bed to rest."
"Yes."
The maids helped her into the inner room, undressed her, and helped her to the bed to rest.
She turned around again and turned her back to the crowd.
She said, "Alright, all of you can leave. You don't need to wait on me."
The veil beside the bed was put down, blocking the large carved bed.
After a while, she heard the sound of footsteps leaving the room.
Jing Xuan got up and looked through the pink veil in front of her. The maids were no longer in the room.
She hurriedly got up, took out a black cloak, put on a hat, and stuffed the pillow under the quilt so that when others looked at it, they would feel that there was someone lying on the bed.
After everything was ready, she climbed out of the inner room through the window.
When she was in the Great Lin Imperial Palace, she had done this kind of thing before. Climbing out of the window was a piece of cake. It was just that her health was not good recently, so it was a little difficult.
She avoided the patrolling guards and quietly went to the back door. When there was no one around, she opened the door and left.
And the maids who served her were completely unaware of it.
During this time, several maids looked into the room and could vaguely see the person lying on the bed through the veil.
Naturally, they were relieved.
"The Princess is sleeping inside. She should be fine."
"It's hard to say. It's better to keep a close eye on her."
"The room is only so big. Where can she run to?"
"That's true, but it's always good to be careful."
"Alright, I'm also tired. I'm going to rest. You keep a close eye on her."
The two maids spoke softly.
They were completely unaware that the Princess had already escaped.
After Jing Xuan left the estate, she followed the address Jing Rong gave her and went all the way to the entrance of the dark alley.
It didn't look like there was anyone living inside.
She was perturbed for a long time, but she still walked in.
It was pitch-black all the way.
As she walked further in, she suddenly saw a trace of light.
Someone was standing in front of her with a lantern.
She couldn't see the person's appearance.
Song Zhi was moving some unwanted things out of the residence and was waiting for the next morning to move out of the alley. However, he didn't expect to hear the rustling of footsteps in the distance.
His heart tightened.
"Who is it?" He raised the lantern and asked.
Jing Xuan's heart was in her throat. She replied, "It's me."
"Me? Who am I? "
Pfft!
'This person's brain must have gone haywire!'
Song Zhi asked as he gradually approached with the lantern in his hand.
Jing Xuan couldn't help but take a step back. "I'm looking for someone."
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