met free Chapter 230: Setting a trap again, making a big profit
Chapter 230: Setting a trap again, making a big profit
"Mother, there is one more thing. Hasn't Shen Chengjing taken refuge with the Luo family? With his eagerness for quick success, he will definitely not miss this opportunity after hearing this news from Ji Qingyuan! He will be eager to go to the Luo family to claim credit."
"He doesn't know the inside story, and doesn't know who was behind this. He is certain that the Huaiyang Palace is plotting a rebellion. He will definitely think that if he helps the Luo family find evidence of the Huaiyang Palace's rebellion, it will be a great achievement, and promotion is just around the corner."
The princess nodded and agreed with Ji Chuhe's words, "You are right."
"Let's take advantage of their situation."
The princess looked surprised, "Why are you using the opponent's trick?"
"Mother, think about what Ji Qingyuan said. The Duke of Rong's Mansion was dismissed from office and moved away from the imperial capital. Can the emperor do this alone? I suspect that the emperor is using the Luo family to deal with the Duke of Rong's Mansion."
"You're right! I hadn't thought of that!"
"The Huaiyang Palace has never had any intention of treason. Even if it is a frame-up, it must have a foolproof and thorough plan. The emperor can implement this plan, but what about others? I am afraid they don't have the ability to play such a big game."
"Go on." The princess felt excited.
"What would happen if the Luo family learned from Shen Chengjing that the Huaiyang Palace had rebellious intentions?" Ji Chuhe asked another question.
"They will definitely be eager to find evidence! And then deal a fatal blow to the Huaiyang Palace." The princess responded immediately.
"What if we take this opportunity to set a trap for the Luo family? They exposed the Huaiyang Palace for treason, and the investigation results showed that everyone in the Huaiyang Palace was loyal to the emperor, and everything was a frame-up! What will happen to the Luo family? Moreover, the Luo family's disturbance directly destroyed the emperor's unimplemented plan. How will the emperor deal with the Luo family? In the previous life, the Luo family helped the emperor deal with the Rongguo Mansion. In this life, it should be his Luo family who loses his official position and title, right?"
After hearing these words, the princess suddenly understood!
"He'er, you are really your mother's sweet and caring little cotton-padded jacket!" The princess held Ji Chuhe's hand and felt that this child was really something she couldn't love enough.
"Mother, you have a lot to do at the Queen Mother's birthday banquet. I'll keep an eye on Shen Chengjing and Ji Qingyuan. If there's anything you need, I'll come back to discuss it with you."
"Okay." The princess nodded.
"It's getting late. I won't disturb my mother's rest." Ji Chuhe stood up and saluted.
"He'er, you should also go to bed early."
"Yes." Ji Chuhe turned and left.
……
Shen Chengjing stayed awake all night, thinking all night about how to use the rebellion of the Prince of Huaiyang's Mansion to create the greatest benefit for him.
As soon as I finished my shift the next day, I went to see Luo Jixun.
Luo Jixun has a private residence in the imperial capital, which is heavily guarded.
He usually feeds the fish and appreciates the flowers here, and occasionally invites a few friends to sit here and chat about some important things that cannot be known to outsiders.
Because in the last competition, the emperor abnormally disliked these noble children and instead liked that loser Xiao Yanan. Recently, these noble children have been keeping a low profile.
However, he was burning with anger in his heart and had no place to vent it.
In the pond, the fish swim back and forth, looking lazy and unfocused.
Luo Jixun picked up a plate of fish food and scattered it all in the pond. The fish in the pond immediately became excited and scrambled for the food.
Sitting in the pavilion nearby was the fourth prince of the current dynasty.
"Cousin, how can you feed fish like this?" He couldn't help but tease.
"Fourth Prince, look at these fish. Don't they look like the retainers who came to seek refuge? If you give them even a little bit of benefit, they will fight over it. After they get a bite, they will wag their tails and beg for mercy like dogs."
"Cousin, I know you've been feeling depressed lately. There was actually a reason why our father suddenly gave Xiao Yan'an a huge gift during the competition. Now, the war in the northern border is almost over, and the barbarians outside the Great Wall are almost unable to hold on. There are voices in the court asking our father to stop the war."
"They said that the Hu bandits had been severely damaged after this battle and would not dare to invade our borders again. How could my father not be angry? When he went to the battle, he said that this battle would make the Hu bandits sign a surrender letter and pay tribute to our dynasty every year from now on."
"Those who advocated a ceasefire were mostly senior officials in the court. Father wanted to use the game to teach a lesson to the senior officials in the court who were against fighting again."
After hearing what the Fourth Prince said, Luo Jixun felt better.
His mother couldn't hold her head up in the imperial capital for more than 20 years because of Xiao Yan'an's mother!
He must beat Xiao Yan'an! Only in this way can his mother regain a little face!
A servant walked over quickly and saluted the two of them, "Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, Young Master."
"What's the matter?"
"Shen Chengjing wants to see you."
"Let him in." Luo Jixun said, and glanced at the Fourth Prince, "Fourth Prince, please step aside first, don't let him see you."
"Okay." The Fourth Prince walked towards the tea room nearby.
The windows of the tea room face this direction. The hollow carved windows allow one to see outside from inside the room, but one cannot see inside from outside.
At such a close distance, I can clearly hear the conversation outside.
As soon as Shen Chengjing saw Luo Jixun, he immediately knelt down.
"I have met Master Luo."
"Sir Shen, I haven't entered the officialdom yet, but you are already a seventh-rank official." Luo Jixun reminded softly.
"You are just young, but once you enter officialdom in the future, you will surely hold a high position of power! You are like my second parent, and I will respect you as I respect my parents at all times." Shen Chengjing immediately started to flatter him.
"Get up, what are you doing here today?"
"Young Master, this matter is of great importance. We must not let anyone else know about it except the two of us!" Shen Chengjing said with a vigilant look on his face.
"There is no one here except you and me."
Shen Chengjing finally felt relieved, "Sir, the King of Huaiyang has always had a rebellious heart!"
"What?" Luo Jixun's face darkened.
"What I said is absolutely true!" Shen Chengjing added.
"Is there any evidence?" Luo Jixun could no longer control his excitement!
If we get evidence that Prince Huaiyang wants to rebel, not only Prince Huaiyang's Mansion, but also Duke Rong's Mansion, no one will be able to escape!
"My lord, I don't have the ability to get evidence. I know that his humble words are all fake. Moreover, he deliberately supported Xiao Yan'an so that the emperor would not have any intention of using him. He is planning a rebellion by taking advantage of the military reform! As long as you have someone investigate secretly, they will definitely find some clues!"
Luo Jixun already believed it 50%.
Rather than believing it, I hope it’s true!
"I know this."
"Then I'll take my leave first." Shen Chengjing bowed and walked out.
The fourth prince walked out of the house, his face full of shock.
"Cousin, who is he? Where did he get the information?"