Gong Chi took a sip of the tea.
He nodded and praised, "This tea is not produced in Huyi, is it? It's a little sweet, like tea from Great Lin. "
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom said, "Prime Minister, you really have a good tongue. This tea is indeed not produced in Huyi. I brought it back when I went to Great Lin to do business a few years ago. Since you are here today, I specially brought it out to welcome you."
"This tea is good, it tastes sweet in the mouth."
"It's good that you like it!"
"You have been doing business everywhere for the past few decades, ignoring the court and living a good life."
"That's true. Doing business here is much more comfortable than doing business in the court. Moreover, I have no interest in politics! There are many talented people in the court now. It doesn't matter if I am not there or not. "
Gong Chi smiled and slowly put down the tea in his hand. He asked casually, "Then … what if I want you to re-enter the court?"
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom's face darkened at this question.
He had a bad feeling in his heart!
In this second, he had also pondered the meaning of this sentence countless times in his heart!
Re-enter the court?
The King of Huyi had let him off because he no longer interfered with the court and turned to business.
He had also been safe and sound for the past 20 years.
But Gong Chi's words had a deeper meaning.
Could it be that this person already knew that he was secretly plotting something?
Was he trying to test him by saying these words today?
He couldn't make up his mind, so he couldn't guess anything for the time being.
Gong Chi stole a glance at his expression and naturally saw the doubt and cautiousness in his heart. He quickly said, "Don't be nervous, Marquis. I am not testing you by asking this."
He made it clear.
Uh!
Not testing me?
What did that mean?
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom asked, "May I know why you are here, Prime Minister?"
Gong Chi didn't want to beat around the bush. He looked up and asked directly, "Are you really willing to be a businessman? Continue to be a yes-man for the rest of your life? "
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom's hand tightened on the armrest of his chair, but his expression was calm. He pretended to smile and asked, "I don't understand what you mean, Prime Minister. Can you elaborate?"
"Do you still remember the civil strife in Huyi?"
"… Ugh!" "Back then, the King of Huyi invaded the palace with his guards and trapped the late king in the main hall. He chopped off the late king's head with his own hands and threw it into the wilderness, where the wolves, tigers, and leopards in the forest gnawed on it. Although the late Queen escaped from the palace with the young prince, the King of Huyi's troops have been chasing after them. Although we don't know whether they are dead or alive, they are more likely to be dead than alive! " Gong Chi calmly narrated these matters, but at the same time, he observed the changes in the Marquis' expression.
He continued, "The officials of the previous dynasty were either dead or scattered. But you, Marquis, in order to survive, you did not hesitate to leave the court and start a business! All these years, you've been living carefully. Are you really willing to let go of your hatred? "
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom remained calm.
He couldn't see any feelings.
He looked at Gong Chi and said, "Prime Minister, you've said so much today. It's not as simple as a visit!"
"Could it be that the Marquis still doesn't understand my words?"
Of course he understood!
"I don't understand! I don't want to understand! " The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom stood up. "If there's nothing else, please go back. I'll be going to the rice farm later."
He was asking him to leave!
Gong Chi calmly said, "I know that the Marquis doesn't trust me."
Even a blind person could see that!
Back then, you led the troops to besiege the palace. It would be strange if he trusted you! The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom sneered. He spread his arms and said helplessly, "Now, I'm just a proper businessman who has taken off the court clothes. I do business for money. What grudges? What previous dynasty? It has nothing to do with me, and I don't want to talk about the past anymore.
So your Prime Minister doesn't need to mention it again. "" Marquis, why do you need to deceive yourself? " Gong Chi stood up and walked to the Marquis' side. He said with a serious expression, "I was one of those who participated in the siege of the palace, so it's natural for the Marquis to be wary of me. But now, I'm on your side.
It's time to make up for my mistakes. "
"To tell you the truth, one of the reasons why I came to your residence today to say these words to you is because of my son." At this point, Gong Chi choked with sobs. His eyes were red, and his body trembled. "When Shi Lin died, my heart ached. Other than pain, there was also hatred! The people who killed my son were the Li family, the Third Duke whom I've always supported, and … the high and mighty King! In order to help him, I led my troops to attack the palace. I was the one who made him successful and allowed him to sit on the throne peacefully for more than 20 years! But in the end, because of some so-called law, he personally ordered my son's death. How can I swallow this pain in a short time? I don't want to endure it like the Marquis.
I have swallowed my anger for more than twenty years. Even if I lose my life, I will avenge my son with my own hands. "
His tone was full of hatred.
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom was surprised. He thought that this old fox was here to test him, but it turned out that he wanted to recruit him to strengthen his team.
Although, their goals were the same.
They both wanted to kill the King of Huyi.
But —
After so many years of forbearance, the Marquis of the Southern Kingdom would never easily trust anyone again.
He said firmly, "I sympathize with your son, but Prime Minister, I will say the same thing. I don't care about the grudges of the past. If you want to take revenge, that's your problem. It has nothing to do with me!"
Gong Chi grabbed his sleeve. "I've said so much because I want to tell Marquis that you and I are now on the same boat."
Huh?
"You are mistaken. You and I have never been on the same boat. Not in the past, not now, and not in the future." The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom was firm. "I still have something to do, so I won't send you off."
With that, he prepared to leave.
But Gong Chi stopped him. "If Marquis is really willing, why would you send someone to assassinate the Second Duke?"
Uh!
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom stopped in his tracks.
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