Su Mu was sent to Rouyuan Palace three days later. Only then did Xi Wang Ji Hanguang receive the news, and he immediately hurried to the Imperial Study Room to meet his brother Ji Chengying.
The chamberlain who was guarding outside the Imperial Study Room saw King Xi approaching from afar, and immediately knelt down in front of the door of the Imperial Study Room to report to the emperor, because King Xi's hurried attitude frightened the chamberlain. If he did not report in time, the hot-tempered prince would do it again without notification.
, broke into the royal study directly.
Although the emperor would not argue with the twin brothers, these servants would still be punished later.
As soon as the chamberlain finished his report and walked out of the imperial study, he bumped into King Xi with an anxious face. He immediately knelt down. As he expected, King Xi didn't even wait for the message to be conveyed and went straight into the imperial study without saying a word.
The chamberlain immediately stood up and signaled the chamberlains outside to leave quickly, leaving only the guards waiting outside the palace.
Although there were only two men in brocade robes and swords standing outside the imperial study, their strength could already rank among the first-rate masters in the world.
Although Ji Hanguang broke into the imperial study, he still knelt down and saluted: "My brother, I bow to the emperor."
Ji Chengying, who was wiping his sword, said: "You barged in without being informed by the chamberlain. Why are you kneeling? Get up."
Ji Hanguang said deliberately: "Although we are brothers, we are also monarchs and ministers."
Ji Chengying smiled and said: "Monarch? Half of this throne belongs to you."
Ji Hanguang frowned and said: "Don't talk nonsense, other people can't hear this."
Ji Chengying looked at Ji Hanguang: "What's the matter with you coming to me in such a hurry?"
Ji Hanguang said: "Half an hour ago, the commander of the Xuan Department told you that you sent Sumu Shisan to Rouyuan Palace."
Ji Chengying nodded: "Yes, today is the third day, right?"
Ji Hanguang said anxiously: "Brother, what are you thinking?! You know that Su Mu Shisan is a lunatic!"
"It is because he is a madman that I sent him," Ji Chengying looked at the sword in his hand, "You reminded me of the last time we played chess in the Qinzheng Hall. You said that I know how to disguise myself in front of those powerful officials. Tang Xiaohao may not be able to do it.
Yes, and I also read the messages sent back by Tang Mansion Anqi over the years, and found many illogical places."
Ji Hanguang asked: "What do you mean?"
Ji Chengying said: "There are rumors in the entire city of God that Tang Xiaohao is a scumbag, bullying men and women, and doing all kinds of evil. Although the arresting yamen will receive complaints from the people from time to time, all the complaints are
It was some innocuous things, such as teasing civilian girls with words, and even suing his pet cat for bullying his bitch. If he was really like the rumors, it would be more than that, and at least he would have to be killed.
How many people? No matter what happens, a few innocent people will be seriously injured? But, these things don't happen."
Ji Hanguang said: "I knew it a long time ago."
Ji Chengying wondered: "You already knew this?"
Ji Hanguang sat down and said: "Nanrong Qufeng's grandson is very famous, which makes me very curious. Who knew that when I saw the news compiled by the Xuanbu, I felt something was wrong. Those rumors were obviously deliberately spread by someone, coupled with his bohemian character
, even if many people don’t know him or have never seen him do those things, they will naturally think that he is that kind of person, causing the rumors to become more and more outrageous. Some people even say that even if a girl passes by him, there will be
Possibility of pregnancy.”
Ji Chengying nodded slightly: "Then why didn't you tell me earlier?"
Ji Hanguang said seriously: "Because Tang Xiaohao poses no threat to us, what's the point of telling you? Obviously, the reason why he acted is entirely because he is Tang Chen's illegitimate son and a thorn in the side of the Nanrong family. The acting is not for us, either. It’s the Nanrong family, so I think it’s very inappropriate for you to send Su Mu Shisan there.”
Ji Chengying sent Su Mu Shisan there to test Tang Xiaohao, but the reason for the test was that he was worried that this boy would do something for the Nanrong family.
Seeing Ji Chengying's silence, Ji Hanguang said again: "Your Majesty, if Tang Xiaohao works for the Nanrong family, then she doesn't need to pretend. If you doubt him, you are also doubting Tang Chen. If you even doubt Tang Chen, then there will be no one around us. There is no one left to trust.”
Ji Chengying looked at the sword in his hand and said: "I thought before that if Tang Xiaohao was really pretending and testing him with normal people, it would be like throwing a stone into a pile of stones and nothing would happen. A lunatic who also doesn't act according to common sense will achieve unexpected results."
Ji Hanguang advised: "Brother, I know that you have to be cautious in order to sit firmly on the throne, but you can't be too suspicious because of this. As the saying goes, suspicion breeds hidden ghosts."
Ji Chengying said: "It's time to sit tight on this dragon chair that doesn't belong to us."
After these words were spoken, Ji Hanguang fell into silence. Indeed, if Jiuyuan's consensus is followed, this dragon chair will not come to the Ji family, and even the surname Ji is borrowed.
Ji Chengying put the sword back into its scabbard: "It would be illogical if we asked Sumu Shisan to withdraw it now."
Ji Hanguang immediately said: "That's not entirely true. On the first day he went to Rouyuan Palace, he pushed the original head of the chamberlain from the pavilion and fell to death. Why not take this opportunity to get him back."
Ji Chengying shook his head: "No, the original dark chess in Rouyuan Palace can only serve as eyes and ears, but the existence of Su Mu Shisan can play a role in emergencies."
Ji Hanguang immediately asked: "Emergency moment? What does eldest brother mean?"
Ji Chengying said: "The current situation is unclear. The envoy I sent to Rouyuan has not replied yet. I am worried that something will happen."
Ji Hanguang analyzed: "Even if Gur Ke accepts the title of prince, he may not give up sending troops. I heard that many people in the Tuoers tribe dissatisfied with him, and many people even want to support Princess Baomeng as the new king of the clan. Therefore, I am worried that even if he accepts the title of prince, it will only be a delaying measure, so this is a dilemma."
Ji Chengying had discussed this matter with Sang Luo. In order to fully recognize Gurke, in addition to granting him the title of prince, he also needed to help him get rid of Princess Baomeng to avoid future troubles. However, if Princess Baomeng died in the divine capital, It also gave the Torsi tribe a reason to send troops. Even the group of people who originally wanted to support Princess Baomeng would side with Gurke because of the emergence of a common enemy, which would cause trouble.
That's why Ji Hanguang said this was a dilemma.
Ji Chengying said: "Sang Luo said that Gur Ke was not a decisive person to begin with. There must be someone around him who encouraged him, and the person who encouraged him must be related to the Yan clan in Ruiyuan. The Yan clan was originally restless and wanted to We want to expand our territory, but now Gucheng is in the hands of the Torsi Tribe. Occupying Gucheng is undoubtedly a declaration of war against the Torsi Tribe. The final result is that we will join forces with the Torsi Tribe to defeat them. Therefore, the Yan Clan must He will bribe the people around Gur Ke and exaggerate Princess Baomeng’s threat to Gur Ke all day long.”
Ji Hanguang heard this and said: "So, it is a dilemma for us and Gurke."
Ji Chengying nodded: "That's why I sent an envoy to appease Gurke, and also to investigate the factional issues in the Torsi tribe to see who could be fought over, but it was just a delaying tactic. I have already asked the Ministry of War to make preparations. Store up food and grass, organize armaments, and if necessary, the army can march to Gucheng at any time."
Only then did Ji Hanguang understand what Ji Chengying was worried about: "So, are you afraid that people from the Tuolsi Department will attack Princess Baomeng?"
Ji Chengying said: "Yes, they are not necessarily Gurke's people, maybe they were secretly sent by the main combat faction of the Torsi tribe. Although there are large armies stationed around the Qinghe Hunting Ground, to the assassins, the army is in name only. Sumu Shisan stays with the consort and the princess, not only to monitor them, but also to protect them."
Hearing this, Ji Hanguang said: "I understand, and the reason why you are not worried about Su Mu Shisan doing anything random is because you can control him with that medicine called Jingyuan."
Ji Chengying just nodded without elaborating, because the medicine Jingyuan was said to prolong life and strengthen the body. Taking it can only cheer people up for a short period of time and enhance the sensitivity of the senses, but it is actually harmful and addictive. It's not so much a panacea as it is poison.
Regardless of whether they are dark chess or assassins under Xuanbu, they must take this thing called Jingyuan. Otherwise, how can the emperor control these people? If these people do not get Jingyuan within a certain period of time, they will become limp and weak, and at the same time their whole body will be full of energy. It is as uncomfortable as thousands of ants biting the bone. To relieve the pain, the only way to relieve the pain is to injure yourself, but self-injury will lead to death from blood loss and shock.
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At this time, Su Mu was slumped on the bed, as if there were countless insects crawling all over his body. Because it was time to take the essence last night, but Aoki, the leader of the Xuan Department, did not show up.
Su Mu did not panic, but planned to try if he could get through it if he didn't take the Jingyuan. He wanted to believe that he could get through it. He knew very well that if he could quit the Jingyuan, he could get rid of Xuanbu completely. Control over oneself.
He doesn't have any rebellious intentions, he just doesn't want to be controlled.
However, he had reached his limit after getting addicted at midnight. He knew that he had failed again this time. He even thought that he was dead this time. In order to relieve the unspeakable pain, he took out The dagger hidden away was ready to slowly cut into his arm.
After Su Mu accumulated strength for a long time, he picked up the short knife that he could easily pick up. Just when he was about to cut off his arm, Qingmu fell from the beam and stood beside the bed, still holding the knife in his hand. With a fine essence.
Although Jingyuan is only as big as a little finger, it can relieve the pain of Sumu. In addition, because the thing is wrapped in layers of wax, it can achieve a slow-release effect. Under normal circumstances, if he does not drink alcohol, it can last for ten years. sky.
Su Mu, whose face was covered in sweat and almost distorted, looked at Aoki beside the bed with pleading eyes, his eyes constantly wandering on Aoki's face and the essence in his hand.
Aoki sat beside the bed, but did not hand over the essence, but said: "Don't bother, no one can get rid of this essence. I have tried it a long time ago, let alone you."
Su Mu nodded slightly, and his whole body began to tremble unconsciously.
Qingmu fed the essence into Su Mu's mouth, and Su Mu almost shed tears.
Su Mu lay there for a full quarter of an hour before feeling relieved. After a while, he regained his energy and sat up. His first question was: "Why didn't you come last night?"
Aoki replied: "I arrived last night and have been waiting nearby."
Su Mu heard this and asked: "Second father, do you want me to die?"
Aoki said: "I thought you could resist."
Su Mu said stubbornly: "I will definitely be able to resist it next time."
Aoki said disdainfully: "Every time you say that, but every time you fail to carry it through." This chapter has been completed!