On the way here, Marquis of the Southern Kingdom seemed to have made up his mind.
He also weighed the pros and cons in his heart.
He felt that Gong Chi was right. The annual sacrifice was indeed the best opportunity!
Third Master turned to Ji Yunshu and asked, "What do you think?"
Ji Yunshu pondered for a moment. "After Gong Shilin's death, I went to the Prime Minister's residence. Prime Minister Gong was really in pain. He even inadvertently revealed to me about the civil war in Huyi. I could hear that he regretted helping the King of Huyi seize the palace!
He also had hatred in his heart. These are all true! "
Third Master asked, "So you think that he is trustworthy?"
"I'm not sure either."
Jing Rong said from the side, "Actually, I agree with Marquis's decision."
Everyone's gazes fell on him. He said, "No matter what Left Prime Minister Gong's final goal is, there is one thing that will not change, and that is the death of his son. The pain of a white-haired person sending off a black-haired person, I believe that if it was anyone else, even the strongest loyalty would turn to nothing! He lost his only son, so naturally, he wants revenge. Therefore, he wants the King of Huyi's life, which is the same as our goal! Since they have the same goal, they are on the same boat. Otherwise, he would not have come to you.
Moreover, he would not have agreed to take the risk to save Lian Que. Even if both sides have their own intentions, there will not be any conflict. "
Third Master's heart wavered after listening to Jing Rong's words.
No matter what, the person who was most qualified to judge the internal strife was Jing Rong.
After all, he had experienced too much.
He said, "Since even Prince Rong thinks that we should cooperate with Gong Chi, then I have nothing to worry about!"
Marquis of the Southern Kingdom looked at Jing Rong and said, "Sure enough, you understand the current situation."
Jing Rong said, "The current situation depends on how we go about it."
"That's right. The next step is indeed troublesome!" Jing Rong pondered again, "Although the Huyi annual sacrifice is a great opportunity because there are too many people, it will be easy to get chaotic. It will be very convenient to do something. But don't forget that the annual sacrifice is also New Year's Eve! The inside and outside of the palace will be tightly sealed.
The King of Huyi must also be heavily protected! It will be very difficult to get close to him. Therefore, we must have a foolproof plan. We must also think of a way to retreat, lest we become a caged bird waiting to be slaughtered. "
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom nodded in agreement. "I will discuss this matter with Gongchi again. If it doesn't work, then this plan will have to be shelved!"
From the beginning to the end, Bai Yin stood with her back to the door.
He didn't say a word.
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom walked up to Bai Yin and asked, "What do you think?"
Bai Yin recalled her conversation with Ji Yunshu last night.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Since you've already decided, there's no turning back. Everything will go according to plan."
"Alright, on the day of the annual sacrifice, it will be time for us to take back everything."
…
Na Yan was busy preparing for this year's Yearly Sacrifice!
On Tuo's side, he was busy copying scriptures.
For the whole day, he stayed in the study and did not go out.
He didn't know why, but after staying up all night, he didn't feel sleepy at all. In fact, he didn't even feel tired. Instead, he was full of enthusiasm and energy.
Even copying those boring scriptures was very exciting.
When a servant came in to bring him food, he only ate a few mouthfuls.
He didn't seem hungry at all.
Could it be … that he had turned his grief and anger into strength?
Had he become an immortal?
After one night, he had written about a third of the one hundred scriptures. They were piled up on the table.
An outsider came in.
He knocked on the door.
Na Tuo glanced at him from the corner of his eyes. "Come in."
The Marquis of Pingyang came in and stood in front of the desk with a stern expression.
"Your Highness was too reckless in going to the Second Prince's residence this time."
He spoke in an educating tone.
Na Tuo only smiled and continued to write scriptures. He didn't even look up. "Why, Marquis, are you here to reprimand me today?"
"I wouldn't dare!"
"Why don't you speak your mind, Marquis?"
The Marquis of Pingyang had always been straightforward. He didn't beat around the bush in front of Na Tuo. He said, "I don't know who Your Highness believed that there was a secret chamber in the Second Prince's residence. Even if there was, Your Highness shouldn't have brought people there directly. You should have investigated it first before making a move. That way, you wouldn't have come empty-handed.
Instead, the Second Prince complained to the King. "
"…" Na Tuo didn't say anything.
He continued to concentrate on writing scriptures.
"I know that Your Highness has your own ideas, but you should think twice before you act. Moreover, this matter is of great importance. Once there is a mistake, it will affect whether Your Highness can smoothly become the Crown Prince."
"And then?" "Although Your Highness is only grounded for five days and you have to copy scriptures a hundred times, it seems that Your Highness does have the intention to protect you. However, Your Highness has also handed the annual sacrifice to the Second Prince. This means that in Your Highness's heart, the Second Prince is more trustworthy than Your Highness.
Your Highness, you are more trustworthy. "
When the last word fell, Na Tuo's hand that was holding the brush paused.
The tip of the brush stopped on the paper. The ink was dizzy and crumpled into a ball.
This scripture could be considered as useless.
His expression changed drastically, and his eyes were filled with unwillingness and anger.
Then, he put down the brush, straightened his body, and looked at the Marquis of Pingyang in front of him. He said, "It seems that Your Highness is reminding me."
The Marquis of Pingyang's expression was solemn. "I'm afraid Your Highness doesn't take this reminder to heart."
"Your Highness, I have received your reminder. You don't have to mention it again."
This was undoubtedly a slap in Na Tuo's face.
"Yes, Your Highness!" The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom answered, and then said, "But today, I came not only to tell Your Highness this, but also to bring something."
Na Tuo's mind was somewhat disturbed by him. "What is it?"
"Then, Your Highness, please come with me." The Marquis of Pingyang gestured to the door.
Na Tuo was impatient, but he tried his best to restrain himself.
He did not know what this old fellow was up to.
The two went to a room in the side courtyard of the mansion.
As soon as they entered, the Marquis of Pingyang closed the door.
Although it was broad daylight, the room was very dark.
There were no lights!
There was a large screen inside, separating the inner room from the outer hall.
There was a faint light in the inner room, shining through the screen made of silk. They could vaguely see something that looked like a shelf standing there.
It was blurry!
Na Tuo was puzzled. "Marquis, what do you mean? Tell me, where is the thing you brought? "
The Marquis of the Southern Kingdom moved closer to the screen. "Your Highness, you will know once you go in and take a look."
Aiyo, so mysterious!
Could it be some kind of rare treasure?
Na Tuo raised his chin.
He narrowed his eyes.
Then he moved in.
When he went around the screen and saw the thing in front of him, he was extremely shocked.
His body immediately stiffened.
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