After Yuan Ying left, Xing Ji couldn't help but sigh, "Xiao Liang's friends are all kind and righteous people."
Qi Jiang agreed, "Thanks to Miss Yuan this time."
Although the poison was given by Yuan Ying, it was actually not poisonous. If she didn't come, Situ Xie would definitely arrange for someone else to come, maybe even Yuan Ying's master, Mrs. Yue. In that case, they would really be unable to withstand it.
Before going to bed, Xing Ji was thinking about how to report this incident to Duanmu Yi, and thought of what Yuan Ying said, that Su Liang was locked up somewhere, and Situ Jing was blinded by poison, so he went to see her for treatment. But before, Su Liang
Liang sent a letter to Kasyapa City to report that she was safe. Now she is still trapped, or has she escaped?
Xing Ji thought of the suspicious Duanmu Yi, and became a little worried about the situation of Su Liang and Gu Ling. They both disappeared, one was captured and the other was searched for. If they didn't return for a long time, it would inevitably lead to complications.
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Kasyapa City.
After Su Liang and Gu Ling discussed it while sailing halfway, they decided not to go to Kasyapa City but to Nanshan City across the river.
There are too many people staring at Kasyapa City, and it is easy to be exposed. Whether to "go back", when to "go back", and how to "go back" are all issues that need to be carefully considered.
No one knows what they have done better than Su Liang and Gu Ling. Now that they have turned against Situ Xie, there is a high possibility that something will be revealed to Duanmu Yi. If so, they may not be able to do well when they return to the capital of Qian Kingdom.
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Situ Jing had settled in Nanshan City before, but Nangong Lin also knew that place and could not go there again. After Gu Ling changed his appearance, he went to the city and bought a secluded house. The conditions were average, but the location was suitable. The group stayed there at night.
Go in.
Gu Ling lived with Su Liang in the best courtyard without being polite, and had no intention of taking care of a patient's brother and sister and an injured old man.
Seeing Gu Ling busy around Su Liang, Lin Qian sighed quietly, "Why hasn't my destiny arrived yet?"
Su Liang chuckled, "What kind do you like?"
Lin Wei:...Is this a question that can be asked? The only person he has confessed to is someone...
"We are not suitable." Su Liang said, "I think you are suitable for that kind of... hot girl."
Lin Yan had a strange expression on his face, "What is a hot girl? What is hot? Hot... pepper?"
"That's it," Su Liang was thinking about how to describe it, "the kind that beats you up if you don't agree with me."
Gu Ling's lips curled up slightly, "Yes."
"Gu Xiaoling, you actually laughed? You actually laughed?" Lin Wei thought it was amazing, but then he thought of what the two said and was speechless, "Su Xiaoliang, what is your hobby? You just want to see me get beaten, right?"
You guys are so sweet, why can't I find a gentle and lovely wife?"
"You are too arrogant." Su Liang looked serious, "You must be boring to be so gentle and lovely."
Lin Wei chuckled, "That's true, Su Xiaoliang, you do understand me. But I don't agree with your point of view that I want to find a wife who beats me every day!"
Su Liang shook his head, "I didn't say I'd beat you every day. I thought maybe I'd beat you once every three days? You said every day, which shows that you are very eager in your heart."
Lin Wei held his forehead and drifted away silently. He was just watching Gu Ling and Su Liang getting along, and suddenly wanted to get married. Why did the topic become so weird? This couple is really good at talking nonsense seriously...
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After a while, Lin Wei came back again, "Let's get down to business. You guys settled here, what should I do? Can you go home?"
"How do you explain your return now?" Su Liang asked back.
Lin Wei scratched his head, "You said I was arrested, but the wrong person was arrested and you let me go?" He shook his head, "That's ridiculous. It's even more ridiculous that I disappeared while running around by myself."
No matter how you say it, it is difficult to explain why he suddenly disappeared for a few days and then came back safe and sound. But he wanted to report to his family that he was safe as soon as possible.
"Let's talk tomorrow." Gu Ling said.
"Okay, let's discuss it and see what to do next." Lin Wei felt that the situation had become very complicated now. He knew why Gu Ling and Su Liang didn't go home, but he felt that as time went by, there would definitely be problems in the capital.
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Living in Nanshan City, life is much more convenient than before, and you can quickly buy anything you need.
Su Liang estimated that it would take three months for Qiu Cong's feet to recover. If all goes well, Situ Jing's eyes would not need that long, about ten days and a half.
It was before going to bed that night, Su Liang and Gu Ling were discussing what to do next.
"Situ Xie knows that I have lost control. He will probably tell Duanmu Yi what he learned from Uncle Liang." Su Liang sighed. She knew that it would be a matter of time. The conflict between her and Duanmu Yi would not be resolved until she decided to return.
The moment Beijing avenged the Su family, it was doomed.
As the emperor, Duanmu Yi believed that no matter what heinous things his son did, only he could do anything, and no one else was qualified. But it was impossible for him to deal with Duanmu Sheng and Duanmu Ao fairly.
Su Liang took revenge in his own way and maintained the superficial harmony with Duanmu Yi.
Unfortunately, it will eventually be broken.
They knew that Situ Xie had known the secret and that he was not a good person, but Su Liang and Gu Ling had always acted according to the principle of "don't offend me and I don't offend others." They would not kill Situ Xie just because he had an affair with his sister-in-law, nor would they.
He would directly kill someone so that the secret would not be leaked. Besides, he might not be able to kill him. Situ Xie was very powerful and powerful.
Su Liang and Gu Ling have never been people who would do anything to achieve their goals. But they must bear the consequences of what they have done.
Gu Ling said two words calmly, "Rebellion."
Su Liang was a little surprised, "Master, do you want to be the emperor?"
Gu Ling shook his head, "I just want to be your man."
Su Liang smiled, "I know. So what's the way to rebel?"
"Let Duanmu Chen take over." Gu Ling said.
Su Liang thought about it, and what she had done was unforgivable to Duanmu Yi, but it was all beneficial to Duanmu Chen. And the throne was what Duanmu Chen dreamed of.
"It's a good idea." Su Liang said thoughtfully, "If it can be done, many problems will no longer be problems. The key is, how to do it? Do you want to kill Duanmu Yi?"
"Let Duanmu Chen choose." Gu Ling said.
As long as Duanmu Yi knows that Su Liang is responsible for what happened to Duanmu Ao and Duan Mu Sheng, he will definitely not let Su Liang go. This is a life-or-death situation.
It's not that Duanmu Yi values his dead son more than anything else, but that the behavior of Gu Ling and Su Liang is intolerable to an emperor. Unless Duanmu Yi is an emperor who can do "the prince's crime is the same as that of the common people"
emperor, but he is clearly not.
Su Liang sighed deeply, "We have still come this far. However, there are many masters around Duanmu Yi. It is not easy to deal with him. And we cannot let him know our intentions in advance, otherwise he will attack our relatives and friends. If Master hadn't
It’s okay if you’re injured, you can ask him for help.”
The next day, Lin Qian came over again and asked Su Liang and Gu Ling if they had discussed it.
"I'll help you report that it's safe, and you go to the capital." Gu Ling said, handing a medicine bottle to Lin Wei.
Lin Yi was stunned for a moment, then took it and held it in his hand, "What is this?"
"Poison." Gu Ling said one word.
Lin Wei frowned, "Let me be clear. What am I going to do in the capital? Who am I going to poison?"
"Your Majesty," Gu Ling said.
Lin Xin's hands shook and he almost threw the medicine bottle away, "You...what are you doing?"
"You only need to give this bottle of medicine to the prince." Gu Ling said, "There is also this letter."
The letter was written by Su Liang, telling Duanmu Chen that the situation might soon get out of control. He could choose to stand with Duanmu Yi and continue to be the prince, or sit on the throne earlier to avoid long nights and dreams. If they choose the latter, they
Still a partner.
"Are you sure?" Lin Wei didn't know some of the previous things, so he was shocked that Gu Ling and Su Liang suddenly decided to join forces with the prince to rebel.
Su Liang nodded, "OK." However, the poison only causes symptoms similar to stroke, and does not cause death.
Lin Wei clenched the medicine bottle in his hand, "Okay! Since you are here, I don't have to worry about my family. I will go today." He was not naive enough to think that Duanmu Yi completely trusted Gu Ling and Su Liang. One was the son of a rebel, and he had
There is also the blood of the enemy's royal family, and the other one is suspected of killing two princes. Yes, the latter also guessed it, but he did not confirm it with Su Liang. Some things, it is not good to know too much.
Su Liang also gave Lin Wei some other medicines for self-defense.
Lin Wei asked what if Duanmu Chen refused to attack Duanmu Yi and betrayed them.
Su Liang only said, "He is not a fool."
Although now it seems that the only person in Qian Kingdom who is suitable for the position of crown prince is Duanmu Chen, the other princes are either crazy or underage.
However, madness can be recovered, and minors can grow up. If Duanmu Yi believes that Duanmu Chen and Su Liang have colluded in some matters, he may not take action against his son. Because Duanmu Chen directly threatens his throne. Even if he originally
He wants to pass the throne to Duanmu Chen, but he should decide whether and when to give it to him. If Duanmu Chen has the intention of robbing him, he will not be forgiven.
So, Lin Wei secretly left Nanshan City and headed for the capital.
On that day, Gu Ling secretly went to Kasyapa City to meet Nian Jincheng.
"Lin Yi is fine. It's great that you and Su Liang are together." Nian Jincheng breathed a sigh of relief and became happy again, "A Ling, congratulations to you, you are going to be a father! I didn't expect you to get married late,
Become a father earlier than me!"
As he said that, Nian Jincheng sighed again, "After I got married, I went on many faraway trips, leaving Xiaoyu at home."
When he heard Gu Ling talk about what Lin Qian was asked to do, Nian Jincheng's expression suddenly changed, "So, will Xiaoyu be in danger in the capital?"
Gu Ling shook his head, "At this time, if she leaves rashly, she will attract attention."
Nian Jincheng looked uneasy, "Is the prince reliable? If something goes wrong, it will affect many people."
"Duanmu Chen is not that weak." Gu Ling said.
"Do you want Situ Jing to sit on the throne of Liang Kingdom?" Nian Jincheng asked with a frown.
Gu Ling shook his head, "He's not that strong. But he can cause some trouble for Situ Xie."
After chatting for a long time, Gu Ling left. He bought some medicinal materials that Su Liang needed in Kasyapa City, and then hurried back to Nanshan City.
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The capital of Qian Kingdom.
Duanmu Yi claimed to be ill and did not go to court for three consecutive days, which made all the officials a little uneasy.
Duanmu Chen asked to see him for three consecutive days, and finally met Duanmu Yi on this day.
In March, Duanmu Yi had deposed the original queen Wan and established Duanmu Chen's biological mother Xiao Guifei as the new queen.
When Duanmu Chen saw that Duanmu Yi's complexion was as usual and he didn't look sick, he felt something was different.
"Sit down. I have something to tell you." Duanmu Yi sighed before opening his mouth.
Duanmu Chen nodded and said respectfully, "Father, please tell me."
"The Princess of Liang Kingdom that you were originally asked to marry is no longer available. As the Crown Prince of Qian Kingdom, you need to decide on your position as the Princess as soon as possible." Duanmu Yi said.
Duanmu Chen was surprised in his heart but did not show it on his face, "I wonder what your father means?"
"I have looked around and found that the only lady in the capital who has the right status, talent and appearance is Xing Ji's daughter. If the marriage fails, just marry her!" Duanmu Yi said.
Duanmu Chen never expected that Duanmu Yi would actually decide to let Xing Yuyan, who was originally selected to marry as the crown prince of Liang Kingdom, marry him!
Duanmu Chen had met Xing Yuyan, but he didn't leave a deep impression. He only heard from Chang'an that Xing Yusheng had an estranged relationship with his younger siblings. He said that Xing Yuyan's mother came from a small family, and her words and deeds were a bit petty. This way How much better can a daughter raised by such people be?
Although Xing Ji was originally a king with a different surname, he is now a loyal lord, and is the commander-in-chief of the northern army of the Qian Kingdom, but Xing Yuyan is a stepdaughter, which is a bit inferior to the legitimate daughter of the main wife. If her grandfather is Mr. Qin, her uncle is Qin Kang and Duanmu Chen will definitely be happy.
"What? You're not happy?" Duanmu Yi frowned.
Duanmu Chen narrowed his eyes and said, "No, I was just a little surprised and didn't react for a while."
He didn't have much interest in women originally, as long as he was born, talented and good-looking, and he could be more settled and have children for him.
Situ Yao is indeed outstanding and he likes her. But if he can't marry her, it's no regrets.
If you think about it carefully, the fact that Xing Yuyan is Xing Ji's daughter is a good choice for Duanmu Chen.
In fact, no matter who Duanmu Yi mentions, Duanmu Chen will not object.
The question is, why did Duanmu Yi arrange it like this? After he received the letter earlier, he obviously believed the things in the letter. In this case, it is right to be suspicious of the Zhongxin Hou Mansion, because they have a close relationship with Su Liang, and Xing Ji even recognized Su Liang as his adopted daughter.
Could it be that Duanmu Yi thinks that by making Duanmu Chen his son-in-law, he can control Xing Ji? Even the Duke of Qin and the Lin Shuzhi family, who are in-laws with the Xing family...
Thinking of this, Duanmu Chen breathed a sigh of relief, which meant that Duanmu Yi had not given up on him.
"Since you are willing, it's settled. I will decree the marriage today," Duanmu Yi said.
Duanmu Chen said respectfully, "Thank you very much, Father."
"Besides, I think it's time to hand over Qianguo to you!" Duanmu Yi looked at Duanmu Chen and said sincerely.
Duanmu Chen was not happy, but was surprised. This was completely beyond his expectation.
Not knowing what to say, Duanmu Chen just stood up immediately and knelt in front of Duanmu Yi.
Duanmu Yi sighed, "I have always seen your talents. This throne will be given to you sooner or later, and only if it is given to you can I rest assured. I know that the previous letter was meant to sow discord, but there are some things , I know in my heart whether Su Liang did it or not."
Duanmu Chen's back was instantly wet with sweat, and he lowered his head and did not dare to speak.
"However, I believe that you did not conspire with her to kill your brothers." Duanmu Yi looked at Duanmu Chen and said, "I know what your character is. In today's world, the Three Kingdoms are separated. The Kingdom of Qian is located in the Central Plains, and the Kingdom of Liang and the The Yan Kingdom has been eyeing the Qian Kingdom for many years, and especially in the past two years, it can no longer hold back. I know the abilities of Su Liang and Gu Ling, and I believe they will continue to assist you. After all, between you, The relationship is very good.”
Duanmu Chen's heart was lifted. Every word Duanmu Yi said hit the mark on what he was thinking, and he was seen through.
"But there is a conflict between me and Su Liang that is impossible to reconcile. I can no longer pretend that nothing has happened, and she will not believe me. Keqian Country must not fight internal strife, especially in this critical period. "For the sake of the stability and future of the Qian Kingdom, I have thought hard and thought that it would be safest to pass the throne to you." Duanmu Yi said in a deep voice, "I will be the Supreme Emperor and help you behind the scenes."
When Duanmu Chen heard this, he finally fully understood what Duanmu Yi meant.
Duanmu Yi really wants to continue to use Su Liang and Gu Ling. Their ability is not only to help Qian Guo, but also because they have turned against the Liang Kingdom royal family and will definitely continue to fight, which will be beneficial to Qian Guo.
However, the original harmony between the emperor and his subjects can no longer be maintained. Duanmu Yi may continue to pretend that he knows nothing, but if Su Liang guesses or finds out that he has known about it, he may strike first.
In fact, Duanmu Chen has already revealed Duanmu Yi's knowledge to Su Liang's relatives and friends, so she will definitely know.
Duanmu Yi decided to abdicate to Duanmu Chen for the simple reason that Duanmu Chen could make better use of Su Liang to achieve his goals, and he could avoid the crisis.
Duanmu Chen commented that this step was really amazing.
"My son, I understand. Thank you for your trust, father!" Duanmu Chen said and accepted Duanmu Yi's arrangement. That position was what he had dreamed of.
Duanmu Yi did not ask him to get up, but asked him to raise his head and look directly into his eyes, "I have one condition."
Duanmu Chen had a bad premonition in his heart and heard Duanmu Yi's cold voice, "You swear in front of me that when the Qian Kingdom unified the world, you will kill Su Liang, Gu Ling, and their children, for you Brother, take revenge!”