At first, Awan didn't understand what was going on. It wasn't until she followed her master into Hong'an Pavilion after leaving the palace that she had an idea in her mind. She thought that Ji Ningtian's health was in some condition and the master had to come. .
However, she did not expect to see Huangfulin in Hong'an Pavilion.
When she and her master arrived, Ji Ningtian was meeting guests, and Wu Qing asked them to wait outside Hong'an Pavilion. She stood outside the door, couldn't help but get closer, and heard a familiar voice coming from the pavilion.
Huangfulin stood in front of Ji Ningtian with a look of fear, "Master, I really didn't know that Fang Zilan was Zixiu. If I knew, even if I had ten more courages, I wouldn't dare to embarrass her, let alone frame her..."
Ji Ningtian had a cold expression and impatiently interrupted Huangfulin's chatter, "I didn't intend to let you know Zixiu's identity. After all, she is the target of public scrutiny, and you are my secret plan to keep a low profile. People in the same camp have conflicts of interest..."
He suddenly paused, hummed softly, and then said: "But now that you know it, you don't need me to teach you how to do it, right?"
"I know." Huangfulin nodded in agreement, and then he couldn't help but hesitantly said: "But Zixiu's current behavior is in the same camp..."
He didn't say any more, and Ji Ningtian's expression became even colder, "What do you want to say?"
"Zixiu is the best sword in the world in the hands of the young master. I shouldn't say anything more." Huangfulin said carefully, "It's just that she did not hesitate to die for the people in the north..."
"Death and fame?" Ji Ningtian laughed as if he heard something funny. "Her life can only be mine. If she dies and her name is destroyed, you have to ask me if I agree."
"But..." Huangfulin wanted to say something more, but he saw Ji Ningtian's eyes darkened and he said in a cold voice: "Huangfulin, when you made a contract with my ghost sect, you asked people from the ghost sect to pretend to be golden dead men. , when he assassinated Emperor Ningshun in the northern territory and made a desperate attempt to replace the Shangguan family, were he also so hesitant?"
"I..." Huangfulin was speechless for a moment, as if something was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say anything.
Ji Ningtian's expression was cold, "It turns out that when Shangguan Jing was still alive, Gui Men helped you to make Emperor Ning Shun suspicious of him. You can't replace him for the time being. Now Zixiu helps you get rid of Shangguan Jing, but you can't even see a mere king." If Quan Zhi can’t handle it, why are you still trying to join forces with Wang Quanzhi to deal with Zixiu?”
"If you are incompetent, I can use other dark chess to replace you. But Zixiu..." A gentle look flashed in Ji Ningtian's eyes, "I will not allow anyone to touch her in the slightest. You Can you hear me clearly?"
"It's clear." Huangfulin responded while keenly catching the changes in Ji Ningtian's expression. This change suddenly reminded him of the rumored affair between the Lord of the Ghost Sect and Zixiu in the world.
In order to protect Fang Zilan, Ji Ningtian risked his own life and met him in Hong'an Pavilion privately. If someone discovers him, regardless of what he will do, Ji Ningtian, the former prince, will inevitably die.
Now based on Ji Ningtian's reaction to the Northern Territory case, it seems that the rumors are probably true.
Once the contract he made with the Ghost Sect was started, there was no turning back, but if he could get hold of Ji Ningtian, mutual restraint might not mean there would be no way out.
A stern look flashed in Huangfulin's eyes, but his face remained calm as he resigned and left. As soon as he walked to the door, he bumped into Wen Ya and A Wan who had been waiting outside the door.
Fang Zilan took the letter with both hands, scanned it carefully, and then took a breath of air, "If this matter is true, Mo Bin is a general under the jurisdiction of King Rong'an. Could it be that King Rong'an wants to rebel?"
Li Shengxuan sighed softly and called helplessly, "Fang Zilan."
She suddenly realized that she had made a mistake, and quickly waved her hands and said: "Your Majesty, I..."
She hesitated as soon as she spoke, and the words she originally planned to deny were suppressed. In other words: "I don't doubt what General Xiahou said in his letter, and I don't dare to doubt King Rong'an at will. It's just that Mo Bin's rebellion has nothing to do with it. General Xiahou did not report this matter to the capital. It seems that someone suppressed it secretly. The only person who can control the officials in the southeast is King Rongan."
Li Shengxuan raised his eyebrows and asked: "If only King Rongan can control the officials in the southeast, then what use do I have? And what use do I need you for?"
"A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake." Fang Zilan said quietly: "After all, King Rong'an is the younger brother of Emperor Tai'an. His status is respected and his status is special. Not to mention officials of all sizes in the southeast, even dignitaries in the capital, most of them betray his face."
Li Shengxuan's expression suddenly turned cold, "Fang Zilan, are you making excuses?"
Fang Zilan hurriedly shook his head and said: "I was just analyzing the situation. Your Majesty was right in teaching you that I was useless and failed to detect Mo Bin's rebellion."
"I have said that I did not invite you here to raise an army for questioning." Li Shengxuan looked relaxed and raised his eyebrows and said: "You have only succeeded the Duke of Yue for only a few days. I know how the officials in the southeast will treat you. If this is true. They really don’t dare to report what King Rongan suppressed, let alone report it to you to let you know.”
Fang Zilan listened carefully, but there was a hint of doubt in her expression.
Seeing this, Li Shengxuan couldn't help but ask: "What do you think of this matter?"
Fang Zilan bit her lip unnaturally, and a smile appeared in Li Shengxuan's eyes, "You just say it's okay, I don't blame you."
"Since His Majesty said so, then I will say it." Fang Zilan took a deep breath, "I just said it without any restraint and said that King Rong'an wanted to rebel. When I think about it carefully, it was indeed a mistake on my part. After all, King Rong'an himself The founding of Dajing is a matter of being crowned king. If the wind comes, the rain will come. If you really want to do it, there is no need to wait until now."
"The Xiahou family stayed in the old land of Baiyue, and your new official took office without any foundation." Li Shengxuan reminded, "Do you think it is necessary for him to wait until now?"
"Even though King Rong'an feels that I am weak and easy to bully, he still has no need to rebel." Fang Zilan remained unmoved and continued: "Your Majesty is in charge of the court, the Empress Dowager and all the princes are watching, and the nine noble families are If he keeps it, he will not get any benefits. And to say the least, even if King Rongan succeeds in his rebellion, as far as I know he is old and has only one daughter under his knees - Princess Rongan, then he What are you planning?"
"Aiming for the glory of the Lord of the World?" Li Shengxuan answered casually, as if casually chatting, "I, the emperor's uncle, have great dignity."
Fang Zilan chuckled softly, "If King Rong'an is really driven by vanity and has taken a fancy to His Majesty's position, then he must be sure that he will hit the target. Otherwise, he will be reviled for eternity if he fails. Not only does he have no face, but he also loses his dignity. ”
