A toothless tiger can still bite.
Neither of them were idiots like Jing Hua.
Yufu County was considered a little far from the capital. Anyone who accepted this job would be exiled in disguise.
If they failed to find the missing disaster relief funds, they could forget about returning to the capital for the rest of their lives.
As for the one who remained in the capital, he would naturally be able to do whatever he wanted. After all, Jing Hua was dead, Jing Xian was ill, and the other was exiled to Yufu County. Naturally, the throne would fall into the hands of the prince who remained in the capital.
Jing Yi naturally wouldn't go.
As for Jing Rong, he didn't make his stance clear.
Qi Zhen Emperor didn't directly state his intentions, nor did he appoint anyone.
However, as long as either Jing Yi or Jing Rong left the capital, the throne would be decided. First, the clique fight would end, and second, Qi Zhen Emperor wouldn't have to worry about who to appoint as the crown prince.
This cunning dragon, even if he was sick, was definitely an outstanding schemer.
Jing Yi secretly glanced at Jing Rong. He thought, 'You're so eager to take credit for the crown prince's funeral, why aren't you doing it this time?
Take it!
Take it! '
Jing Rong responded with a look that felt like ten thousand volts of electricity. Jing Yi couldn't react in time and hurriedly averted his gaze.
Seeing that his two sons didn't speak, Qi Zhen waved his hand. "Alright, both of you can leave. Remember what I said just now. If you come up with any plans, present them to me."
"Yes, this son will take his leave."
The two bowed and left.
If it was any other day, Jing Rong would have quickened his pace to prevent Jing Yi from catching up to him. But this time, his pace was clearly slower.
The two of them walked side by side out of Fuyang Hall. Because it was already late at night, a eunuch carried a lantern and escorted them to the palace gates.
Along the way, neither of them spoke until they reached the palace gates.
Jing Yi raised his hand, signaling the four eunuchs to move further away.
"Jing Rong, there's no need to hide anything between us. I won't beat around the bush."
For the first time, Jing Rong stopped in his tracks and listened to him boast …
"Now that Jing Hua is dead, the position of Crown Prince is either yours or mine. You've always said that you don't want to fight with me over it. Since that's the case, why didn't you listen to Imperial Father and investigate the missing silvers?" His lips curled into a mocking smile, "Yufu County is in the westernmost direction. That place is connected to a vast grassland with mountains and rivers. If you were there, it would be the best choice."
In other words, he wanted Jing Rong to go there.
Jing Rong sneered.
"Since it's so good, why don't you go?"
"Of course I'll give such a good opportunity to you. If you can really find out where the relief funds are going, you'll be able to raise your head in front of Imperial Father."
"What if you can't find anything?"
"Then I'll let you have your way. Isn't it great to be a free and unfettered king in Yufu County?" Jing Yi said evilly.
There was a hint of malevolence in it.
Even though the surroundings were dim, Jing Rong could still see his foul face clearly.
Jing Rong's thin lips slowly curled up as he narrowed his eyes at him, "Jing Yi, since you said that you don't want to beat around the bush, why bother talking to me about this now?"
"Oh? It seems like you already know everything. "Jing Yi didn't panic and continued," How about it? Did that Teacher Ji's choice make you sad? "
"…"
Jing Yi seemed to have suddenly understood, "Oh, that's not right. Why would you be sad? After all, Teacher Ji did it for you. If it wasn't for his choice, I wouldn't have saved you. So you should thank him and be even happier. "
Bloody hell, that's really well said!
I almost believed it!
Jing Rong wasn't angry at Jing Yi's words, but if there was a table in front of him, he would definitely throw it at it.
"Jing Yi." He called out his name in a low voice.
Before Jing Yi could reply, Jing Rong said, "The deal between you two is off. This isn't a request, it's a notice!"
"Off?"
In your dreams!
Jing Yi said, "You know the consequences. If Teacher Ji really cancels the deal between me and her, that Lord Zhang can also retract his words. As long as he says that you ordered him to wrongly accuse the Crown Prince, you will still end up in prison."
"Is this a threat?"
"That depends on Teacher Ji's decision!"
Jing Rong raised his brows, "Don't tell me you don't know Imperial Father's suspicious nature? Jing Yi, even if your opportunity is flawless, don't forget that Imperial Father can trust you once, but he won't trust you a second time. Even if he trusts Lord Zhang again, do you think Imperial Father will take my life? After all, the Crown Prince just died, he can't lose another son. "
Blood on the first prick!
What he said made sense!
Jing Yi was startled, as if someone had fiercely poked at his ribs. Even his skin was peeled off, and his eyes clearly wavered.
Jing Rong continued coldly, "If you want to bet with me, I don't mind. However, I can clearly tell you that the deal between you and Yunshu will never be fulfilled. Also, you promised to protect the Crown Prince's life, but in the end, the Crown Prince still died."
"You …" Jing Yi choked and couldn't say anything.
"Since you didn't keep your promise, don't blame others for going back on their words. Jing Yi, the heavens are fair. They won't let a person do as they please. I won't let a person be bullied forever. Even a toothless tiger will bite someone to death."
Ah!
Jing Yi choked on his own saliva until he couldn't speak.
His body faintly trembled twice.
Jing Rong had finished what he wanted to say. He looked at the palace gate in the distance and waved his sleeves. "From today onwards, if you want to fight, then fight until the end. You will pay the price for what you have done. If you dare to hurt Yunshu, I will kill you."
Finished speaking, he turned and left.
Jing Yi was left behind with an ugly expression.
The eunuch saw that Jing Yi didn't respond for a long time, so he carried a lantern and asked, "Prince Yi, are you going back?"
Bang!
He kicked Jing Yi towards the lantern.
The lantern fell to the ground, rolled twice, and was instantly extinguished.
Several eunuchs saw this scene and were frightened. They quickly knelt on the ground.
All of them knelt down and begged for mercy, "Prince Yi, please spare our lives. This servant knows his mistake."
Jing Yi glared at him, then looked in the direction Jing Rong had left. He clenched his fists tightly, his heart filled with anger.
A good show was ruined by Jing Rong's words. How could he not be angry?
But he had to admit that Jing Rong was right.
Qi Zhen Emperor was a suspicious person. Everyone knew that Zhang Bo had changed his words twice, so Qi Zhen Emperor couldn't trust him.
In the end, even he would be implicated. It wasn't worth it.
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