Chapter 673; Want to let the tiger return to the mountain?

Author: Ran Xi Nian

In Prince Li's Mansion, after Xiao Cheng returned, he immediately found Prince Li and explained the attitude of Duke Zhen.

"Hmph, I know that this bastard will not hand over the things obediently."

"Since he wants to die, let him die."

Prince Li has kept a low profile for so many years, how could he be threatened by Duke Zhen?

His idea was that at worst, he would manage the Northland honestly when the time came. As for the evidence, he could find it in Xu Xutu.

Looking slowly, as long as he doesn't make mistakes, even if Emperor Hongwen wants to deal with them, it will not be an easy task.

Indeed, he is the highest-ranking member of the royal family. He has been a Zongzheng for so many years, and his prestige among the royal family is extremely high.

Unless something big went wrong, Emperor Hongwen really had no way to touch him.

However, although he was not afraid of being threatened or holding back for a while longer, Xiao Cheng, a young man, didn't think much of it.

He is the second son of Prince Li. Although he is also the direct descendant of Prince Li, he will not be able to inherit the royal title in the future. Moreover, according to the rules of Dongzhou, the eldest son can obtain the title and at the same time get 80% of the family property.

He had to divide the remaining 20% ​​with his father's concubine sons.

It was so pitiful that he didn't want to be lost in public.

Therefore, ever since he learned that Emperor Hongwen might not be the late emperor's biological son and that his father had the idea to replace him, he was very dedicated.

Firstly, he wanted to show off more, so that if they succeed, even if he cannot inherit the position in the future, his brother will remember his current achievements and give him a good arrangement.

It is a life of wealth and glory.

At this time, when he heard that his father actually planned to continue to endure it, he immediately felt a little unhappy.

"Father, we have already reached this point. Even if we continue to tolerate it, Emperor Hongwen will not let us go as he did before."

"It's not a good thing for us to be obsessed with an emperor."

"My son feels that even if we help Duke Zhen, it's not a bad thing for us. Even if we don't get what he has in his hands, he can help us attract Emperor Hongwen's attention and create opportunities for us if he is alive.

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Hearing this, Prince Li looked deeply at his second son. How could Prince Li not know his thoughts?

Of course, he would not blame him. After all, he was fighting for his own future and had not done anything to harm Prince Li's palace.

And what he said at this time is quite reasonable.

Although he could continue to endure it, as Xiao Cheng said, if an emperor cares about him, life will not be easy in the future.

And what about helping the Duke of Zhen?

He really didn't necessarily have the confidence to get that thing from the Duke of Zhen.

Even according to what Duke Zhen Guo said, he had to be sent to the North, so they would have less chance of containing Duke Zhen Guo.

"The matter has reached this point. We have no retreat. Instead of waiting for death slowly, we might as well take a gamble."

"Father, do you really want our family to tolerate this forever?"

Prince Li remained silent, and when Xiao Cheng saw this, he said no more.

He knows very well that some things cannot be said too much, as the more you say, the less effective they will be.

After a while, Prince Li sighed heavily and seemed to have made up his mind.

"As a father, it was because I lacked the energy to work hard that I allowed you to live cowardly for so many years."

"You're right. Instead of waiting to die slowly, it's better to fight hard."

"Go to the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion tomorrow and tell him that I have agreed to his terms and will escort him out of the capital to the North."

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng quickly asked, "Then the person we secretly arranged will be halfway there."

He didn't say the rest, but Prince Li knew it very well.

According to their plan, they were to get the Duke of Zhen out of the capital, keep him alive, and then arrange for someone to secretly imprison him for torture.

"He is not a fool, and don't underestimate his hidden strength."

Hearing this, Xiao Cheng fell silent. It had to be said that he was also very surprised by this.

When Duke Zhen Guo was brought back to the capital and placed under house arrest, everyone in the capital felt that Duke Zhen Guo was completely finished.

They were no exception, but then Zhen Guogong suddenly arranged for someone to contact them.

To be honest, they were a little shocked at the time.

They were shocked that Lord Zhen Guo could arrange for someone to contact them under such strict surveillance by Emperor Hongwen.

Later, they were able to enter and leave the Zhenguo Palace without being discovered, which shocked them even more.

"But if we let him go to the North like this, I'm worried about my eldest brother."

"Don't worry, even if Duke Zhen Guo goes to the north, he won't dare to show his face for a while."

Just kidding, even if Duke Zhen Guo goes to Beidi, will he dare to take the lead?

Not all of the troops in the North belong to him, but also to the imperial court. If he shows up, the imperial court will immediately attack him.

Conspiracy of rebellion will be confirmed, and the Duke of Zhen will never do this if he is not sure.

At most, they can just rely on their own foundation in the North, hide there and become a local emperor.

And now the commander of the army in the North is Prince Talibi's Mansion. As long as there is enough time, it is not impossible to eat away at the power of Duke Zhenguo bit by bit.

Of course, the most important thing is to get solid evidence from him, so that even if Emperor Hongwen attacks later, they can be the first to attack.

By then, with his reputation within the royal family, Emperor Hongwen would really dare to do something to him without even knowing it?

Of course, all this will only happen when it is unavoidable. He will never expose the secret until the last step is reached.

After all, one of the late emperor's sons was still alive, and he didn't want to make wedding clothes for others.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Cheng went to Zhenguo Duke's Mansion again, and there was one person left behind. It seems that they are planning to take action."

Wang De got the news from Tianzi Wei and immediately reported it to Emperor Hongwen.

"It seems that Prince Li still refuses to give up. In that case, let them go."

Emperor Hongwen waved his hand and continued, "Go and inform King Jin and let him watch the show. Don't pay attention."

Hearing this, Wang De responded, but he was a little confused in his heart. Seeing the emperor's behavior, did he plan to let Duke Zhen leave the capital just like this?

Doesn't he know that after Zhen Guogong left, he was undoubtedly letting the tiger return to the mountains?

However, he is just a slave after all. Since his master has given him clear arrangements, he can't ask too many questions.

Not long after, Wang De appeared at the Jin Palace.

At this time, King Jin had also received the news that Xiao Cheng had gone to Zhen Guo Gong's mansion again, and he had also arranged people to destroy Zhen Guo Gong's plan.

This was someone he had finally captured, and it was impossible to let him go back home.

But Wang De brought the words of Emperor Hongwen, and King Jin fell silent.
Chapter completed!