After waiting for a long time, Wang Zhenying finally walked out of the cell door. Niu Hu, who had been guarding the door, breathed a deep sigh of relief.
It’s not easy!
I finally gave it up!
"The Queen!"
The moment they stepped out of the cell door, Niuhu and Hexiang came up to them at the same time. In unison, Wang Zhenying pushed Niuhu aside, leaving only Hexiang to serve by her side.
"General Niu, although Zhang Guiren has committed a crime, she is still the late emperor's favorite, so don't treat her too harshly."
When she reaches Wang Zhenying's position, she can give favors or blame to others without any scruples. It's not that she sympathizes with Zhang Guiren, but this time, Xiao Zhang is of some use to her.
Although she was reluctant, it also solved many of her doubts.
From all aspects, it is not difficult to give Xiao Zhang some face.
"Yes, I obey." Niuhu agreed happily, and Wang Zhenying's instructions were exactly what he wanted.
He was just thinking about giving Xiao Zhang a slightly better treatment. She was a beauty after all, so it was not a problem that she always suffered like this.
He is a soft-spoken man and can't make the final decision on many things. Now, with the Queen's will, he can take action boldly and confidently.
Niuhu was carried away smoothly, but on the other side, Wang Zhenying, who quickly got on the carriage, changed her face in an instant.
"What is your question?"
Wang Zhenying's face was so ugly that any passerby could see it, let alone a close palace maid like He Xiang.
"Asking is a question."
"It's just that the result is not very good."
"The situation is getting more and more complicated."
"Then what do you want to do next?"
"Then Pei Jiao'er is still locked up in Qingyin Palace!"
"If she is really the mastermind behind the scenes, we will be in trouble if she runs away after a long time!"
In the prison, Xiao Zhang's life was difficult, but outside the prison, the situation of Pei Jiao'er, who was bound by the same fate as her, was only slightly better.
Although Zhang Guiren was blocking her in front and no one could catch her, her suspicion was still unclear.
how to say?
This seems to be the case. Because of Zhang Guiren's interference, even without evidence, Pei Jiaoer has become the number one suspicious person.
It can be said that as long as Xiao Zhang does not die, Xiao Pei will not be able to walk out of the Qingyin Palace.
Zhang Guiren is in jail, while Pei Jiaoer is under house arrest. This situation started from the night Wang Mi invited her to the side hall.
Although Pei Jiaoer did it very secretly and could hardly find any flaws, Wang Mi still guarded against her.
After all, others don't know her origin, but Wang Mi knows it very well.
It would be strange if a demon girl brought into the palace by the Celestial Master did not become a demon!
Such a dangerous person must be closely watched and prevented from leaving the palace.
Since Wang Mi made such a decision, everyone in the harem, especially the Queen Wang Zhenying, the master of the harem, raised their hands in approval.
Although she didn't have much contact with Pei Jiao'er, and she didn't even meet her a few times, she knew that this woman was very dangerous, and she absolutely couldn't let her go just because her relationship hadn't been investigated yet.
Don’t forget that this woman has connections with people outside the palace!
If she was given such a chance, she could easily escape!
When the time comes, it will be difficult to pursue the case again.
"He Xiang, go and send a message to let the eldest brother come to the palace."
Wang Zhenying looked outside the curtain. The scenery in Jiankang Palace was still so pleasant, and it was not diminished at all by Sima Yao's sudden departure.
This is what the saying goes as spring passes and autumn comes!
The four seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter will never change just because humans come and go.
I don't know whether this is a happy thing or a sad thing.
While Wang Zhenying was busy investigating the truth behind Sima Yao's death, her brother Wang Gong was not idle either.
Ever since he got Xie An's approval, he became more cautious. While he was busy looking for a suitable reign name for Sima Dezong, he was also considering a suitable date for his accession to the throne.
On Wuyi Lane, Prince Langya's Mansion.
The situation is getting better and better, and there are more and more people gathering. Under the great situation, Sima Daozi, who should be proud of the spring breeze, is not in a good mood.
Since Sima Yao's sudden death, he also tore off the mask of disguise and directly asked Sun Tai to move to the palace.
As long as he wants to see him, he can wave his hand and walk a few steps to see him.
So simple, so convenient.
However, Sima Daozi's convenience was Sun Tai's trouble.
A few days ago, Sun Tai was quite satisfied with this situation. They no longer had to find someone else to pass on the news about their conspiracy, they could communicate face to face.
However, in the past few days, the situation seems to have changed subtly.
For some reason, Sima Daozi's attitude towards Sun Tai gradually became less enthusiastic, and Sun Tai later understood.
They are all urgent!
No, Sun Tai deliberately avoided Sima Daozi, but he was still caught by him.
It’s no wonder, the palace belongs to someone else, and there are spies of the palace everywhere. Can he, a great master of the Celestial Master Dao, stop them from informing Sima Daozi?
Of course not!
Therefore, Sun Tai, who had just hid on the side of the garden, was stopped by Sima Daozi before he could even take a look at the beautiful scenery.
"Master Tian, when will we start the uprising?"
"Is there any news from Jingkou?"
Sun Tai was anxious, but Sima Daozi was even more anxious than him. Their relationship was not good these days because the situation in Jingkou was not clear yet.
Last time, Sun Taike patted his chest and assured Sima Daozi that Liu Laozhi, the general guarding Jingkou, was already his.
Absolutely loyal and reliable, as long as he raises his arms, Liu Laozhi will respond immediately.
However, a few days passed, and things seemed to develop beyond Sun Tai's expectations.
The last time I received news from Sun En, it did not mention the specific time for raising troops. This is also normal. The situation on the court's side needs to be further determined. The Jiankang side is uncertain, and the Jingkou side will definitely not take the lead.
of.
However, after Sima Daozi made up his mind, Sun Tai sent two letters to Sun En in succession, the purpose of which was to inquire about the specific date of launching the army.
But now, seeing that the scheduled date is approaching, we have not yet received any news from Beifu.
In the first few days, Sun Tai was not too anxious and could even comfort Sima Daozi not to worry.
However, as time flew by, Sun Tai's excuses became less and less, but Sima Daozi's impatience became more and more.
In the past two days, Sun Tai could not even think of an excuse, so he simply hid in various places in the palace, trying not to encounter Sima Daozi.
This will definitely not last long.
Although the palace was large, Sima Daozi couldn't help but want to see him. After all, this was still his territory, and Sun Tai didn't have the courage to directly explain the situation to Sima Daozi.
Moving away is even more impossible!
It is foreseeable that as long as Sima Daozi has not become emperor, Sun Tai can only stay in this palace and be tied to the same rope as him.
Sun Tai gradually felt that it was not a particularly wise choice to be tied to Sima Daozi prematurely.
Now he couldn't retreat even if he wanted to, because he had been bitten hard by Sima Daozi.
"Your Highness, not yet."
Although he wanted to hide it, Sun Tai was not unaware of the importance of this matter. He had no choice but to tell the truth.
Sure enough, as soon as these words came out, Sima Daozi's face became even heavier.
"Tianshi, what's the situation over there at Jingkou?"
"Does Liu Laozhi really want to join forces with us?"
"Is he waiting for a price?"
The situation has become so obvious that even Sima Daozi, a fool, has noticed that something is wrong, and Sun Tai really has a headache.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, General Liu's cooperation with us will be of great benefit to himself. He supports us not only to be loyal to Tianshi Dao and to Your Highness, but also to control the Beifu soldiers."
"Faced with such huge interests, Liu Laozhi will not back down!"
"Yeah?"
"can you?"
Sima Daozi asked two consecutive questions, revealing the doubts in his heart. Sima Daozi no longer believed in Sun Tai's various promises.
If you want to gain his trust, come up with real evidence and do something practical.
Seeing Sima Daozi's suspicion, Sun Tai immediately turned the ship around and offered a bigger bargaining chip: "Your Majesty, I can guarantee this, Pindao."
"Your Majesty also knows that Xie An has sent his grandson-in-law Wang Zhiyuan to Jingkou. His purpose is very obvious."
"He went precisely to replace Liu Laozhi, who has been entrenched in Beifu for many years. Except for Xie Xuan, he is basically not convinced by anyone in Beifu."
"Wang Zhiyuan's visit to Beifu at this time will basically have no other effect except arousing Liu Laozhi's anger."
"Can't Liu Laozhi see that Xie An is making plans for the future?"
"For his own sake, Liu Laozhi will not sit still and wait for death. In order to maintain his position, he can only choose to cooperate with us."
"Only if we succeed and overthrow Xie An's power in Beifu, can Liu Laozhi secure his position as commander-in-chief."
"If Wang Gong's treacherous plan succeeds, judging from his family's balanced thinking, it is absolutely impossible for him to change the basic system of the court. In this case, Beifu will still be controlled by the Xie family in exchange for Xie
The family’s compromise on the selection of the emperor.”
"In this case, Wang Gong will nod and agree to whoever the Xie family sends to Beifu, and will never object. Liu Laozhi's position will be in danger."
"However, I still can't understand why Liu Laozhi would be intolerable even if the Xie family continues to control Beifu?"
"In the past, when Xie Xuan was the commander-in-chief, he also used Liu Laozhi highly. Even if Xie Xuan can no longer lead the army, the Xie family will not abandon Liu Laozhi."
For an army that is brave and good at fighting, it is definitely not advisable to change the commander frequently, as this will affect the morale of the soldiers.
The same army, if placed in the hands of some generals, is like an army of tigers and wolves. If placed in the hands of some generals, it will be like holding a general meeting of crab soldiers and crab generals.
This is the saying that if a soldier is frightened by one, the whole group will be frightened.
Sima Daozi's consideration was correct. As a mid-level general in Beifu, Liu Laozhi's departure or stay would not have much impact.
As for the Xie family, they had used Liu Laozhi in the past, and they did not look at him differently just because he was a self-made general.
Then, even if Beifu changes to a new head, Liu Laozhi can continue to serve as a general in Beifu, and nothing will change.
As for the battles in the court, they were matters between several aristocratic families and the Jin royal family, and had little to do with Liu Laozhi.
In Sima Daozi's view, Sun Tai and the others cared too much about Liu Laozhi, and even raised him, a general who was not even the number one in Beifu, to a height that was beyond his reach.
It's too much.
Seeing that the topic was successfully changed, Sun Tai finally breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, this is our idea, but it is not Liu Laozhi's idea."
"Your Majesty, the problem now is that after Xie Xuan falls, Liu Laozhi will no longer be content with his position as deputy general."
"It's human nature to take advantage of the situation. With such a good opportunity to take a step forward, how can Liu Laozhi give up?"
"Once the Xie family continues to send people to Beifu to take charge of the army, it will inevitably conflict with Liu Laozhi's ambitions. Liu Laozhi will not be convinced by anyone except Xie Xuan!"
"So, please rest assured, Your Majesty, Pindao has sent another person to Jingkou to deliver the message. I believe that the matter will be settled in less than two days."
"As long as you have arrangements."
Seeing Sun Tai displaying such a confident posture, Sima Daozi had no choice but to believe in him first.
For Sima Daozi, perhaps the biggest worry is that the way to communicate with Jingkou was robbed by Sun Tai.
In order not to arouse the alarm of Wang Gong and others, since Sima Yao's death, Sima Daozi has contacted the forces in Jingkou through the special channels of Tianshi Dao.
Therefore, only Sun Tai knew the real situation at Jingkou, but Sima Daozi did not.
In fact, if the situation was not urgent, Sima Daozi would not care about these things at all.
He is not originally a conscientious person. He just wants to be the emperor. As long as someone can support him and allow him to successfully become the emperor, then he is a good person.
As for what methods these people used and what the process was, he didn't care.
During that time, he was still eating, drinking and having fun!
But now, what makes Sima Daozi, a lazy guy, nervous is precisely because he has been waiting for a long time, but has yet to take action.
Sun Tai coaxed him several times, and even though Sima Daozi was a fool, he could tell that something was wrong.
no solution anymore!
It is better to ask for others than to ask for yourself.
He is also ready to abandon Sun Tai and explore the true situation of Beifu alone. He can no longer put all his treasure on Sun Tai alone!
And Sun Tai thought the same way.
What is the situation in Jingkou?
What happened in Beifu?
Why didn't Liu Laozhi reply for so long?
Unable to wait any longer, he sent another messenger to travel through the starry night to Jingkou. For him, he had some important good news to bring to Liu Laozhi.
Xie Xuan!
Xie Xuan, the general of Beifu who can best check and balance Liu Laozhi!
He is seriously ill and can no longer suppress Liu Laozhi!
I hope this good news will make the hesitant Liu Laozhi quickly make up his mind to capture Beifu, today!