Wu Gen sat silently in the car, with the broken knife lying across his knees and his eyes slightly closed.
The originally noisy Fuli Street was now very quiet due to the turmoil these days, with only the sound of horse hooves coming from Dede.
The car belonged to Tingwei Mansion, and this time it had a car surround installed. He was not as arrogant as Zhang Geng usually was, disdainful of using this layer of wood to provide himself with privacy and security.
Zhang Geng gave Wu Gen an irresistible condition, in exchange for the cause of death of Qian Hua's mother-in-law Jia Wenyun, he would take action and kill Rong Kui.
Borrowing a knife to kill someone means that the knife is at risk of being abandoned at any time. Once something happens in the future, everything will be the knife's responsibility, and it has nothing to do with the person who borrowed the knife.
Looking at the broken knife in front of him, Wu Gen felt a hint of ridicule at the corner of his mouth. This court is really similar to the grinding gate. It gives some sweetness, but ultimately wants this knife to kill people.
But so what, Wu Gen and Zhang Geng put forward two conditions. One is that after this incident, you should not disturb yourself anymore. As long as you can stay with Zhu Qianhua in peace, it will all be worth it.
The other one was to kill Zhao Ling, for himself and for Xiang Qi.
Zhang Geng was a little embarrassed. The first condition was easy to negotiate. As long as Wu Gen was honest, no one would be willing to pay attention to him. The second one was a little embarrassed, because Zong Zhengfu suddenly went to the prison to pick up someone, and took Zhao Ling away. Zhang Geng didn't know exactly where he went.
Wu Gen couldn't help but secretly sigh. With Zhao Ling's temperament, he might have found a way to survive from a desperate situation. However, the company eldest princess has joined the Guiyuan Sect, and several princes are under house arrest. How could she, a princess in Zhao Ling, escape punishment? The price this time is expected to be very high.
Rong Kui had been released from prison. Since the eldest princess's mansion had been confiscated, he had to be locked up in a small courtyard in the south of the city.
This is a place where civilians live together, with complicated alleys. Most of the underground forces in the city make a living here. Coolies, prostitutes, beggars, thieves, etc., the darkest side of the city can be found here. Bodies were often found in underground ditches, and a few dead people would not attract attention.
The car stopped lightly, and Wu Gen put a volume of files into his arms. This was a secret document from Zhang Geng to himself. Picking up the knife and slowly stepping out of the car, Wu Gen nodded to the driver.
There was a messy alley in front of him, and there was a smell in the air. The streets were dirty and messy, mixed with things that were convenient for humans and animals.
After looking around, Wu Gen walked to a small courtyard and knocked lightly on the door.
After a long time, the door creaked open, and a man with gray hair and a haggard face opened the door.
Seeing Wu Gen, the man couldn't help but mockingly said, "I thought it was an inconspicuous street gangster or a drunken thug who accidentally broke into the door and killed the residents here. I didn't expect it was you who came. It seems you are not very smart either."
Wu Gen tilted his head and looked at Rong Kui, who had suddenly aged a lot, and smiled modestly, "I'm making you laugh. We're all part of the trap. We know it's a trap, but we have to jump down obediently. Why, don't you invite me in to sit for a while?" Sit down, or I will kill you with a knife right in front of the door."
"Come in, everyone's sword is a sword, and they are all the same to me." Rong Kuizhu pulled on his shoes and walked in. After taking two steps, he turned back and said, "Close the door for me, so as not to be harmed by bad guys." I see, I want to kill a few more people to silence them. Thank you."
Wu Gen obediently closed the door and followed Rong Kui into the house. The furnishings in the room are very simple, with a table and a bed. The candles on the table are dim, showing shadows and longing all around.
"I won't invite you to tea. If you want to take action, hurry up. I know that once the eldest princess leaves, my life will not be saved.
Zhao Ye looks magnanimous, but is actually extremely violent. As an outsider, I actually participated in the establishment of a legitimate heir. With his temperament, I will never be allowed to live in the world again. "Rong Kui said quietly while sitting at the table, looking at the candlelight.
"It's just that to do this kind of thing, it's best to find a dead man to do it. It won't be a big deal if you kill him afterwards. If you come here to commit the crime, you won't be afraid of people from Tingwei Mansion ambushing you outside. They will swarm you as soon as you go out. , captured and beheaded."
Wu Gen put the knife gently on the table and sat on the other side, staring straight into the darkness of the room. "They won't do it. They don't want to use a weapon to avoid the rat. They don't want Fuli City to become a river of blood tonight." Zhu Zhu. When the light of the fire reached his side, it seemed that it was unwilling to stay any longer, so that there was darkness in front of him.
"You have changed, I can feel it." Rong Kui said with emotion, "Actually, you and I are the same people, rising step by step from the bottom, and finally entering the ranks of nobles. Only those who become nobles realize that they suddenly enter In this circle, people don't take you seriously at all, they just treat you like a nouveau riche.
There was nothing I could do, I just lost my dignity and my humanity, and I followed the trend step by step. I even married myself twice. Isn’t such a person very shameless? "Rong Kui turned to look at Wu Gen with a sad smile on his face.
"Everyone chooses their own path. The world only sees the results, and the process is not worth mentioning. When things are done, shamelessness will turn into forbearance, but working hard will turn into progress.
You are too impatient. People say that it is the best of ten lives. In just one life, you have already reached the front of many people. You are still thinking about going further. What is the way to die? If there is no clique thing this time, there will be other charges next time, sooner or later. "Wu Gen was unmoved at all. He didn't even look at the other person. He just stared at the darkness in the corner, as if there were countless gold and silver hidden there.
"I didn't expect you to live so clearly. It took me so long to realize this truth." Rong Kui sighed with emotion.
"Don't worry, without what happened this time, you wouldn't have realized it. If you are in the middle of the situation, how can you see the outside of the situation? How can you notice the swords and axes behind you? By the way, you too Why are you so opposed to my husband who comes from a poor background? Isn't it good to give common people some way out?" Wu Gen suddenly turned his head.
Rong Kui glanced at Wu Gen meaningfully, "It's just a petition. If I don't do this, how can they tolerate me?"
"Is there anything else you want to say?" Wu Gen grabbed the broken knife on the table.
"There is nothing more to say. I have exchanged one death for the safety of another son, and I am completely satisfied. When people are about to die, their words are also kind. I see that your journey has not been easy. Since you are not in too deep, you might as well get out of the situation early. go.
If you stay here, Zhu Bu Zhan and your little girl Zhu Qian Hua will be even more in danger. Without the strength to overturn the table, a person cannot defeat that group of people, and besides, that person also has the power to decide life or death with a single word. "
Wu Gen was silent for a long time, then nodded and said, "Thank you. By the way, did you have any involvement in my wife's death back then?"
Rong Kui shook his head, "Your wife is a member of the Divine Cult. The Divine Cult is quite powerful in other continents and is not easy to kill. Besides, killing her is of no use to me. Naturally, I will not participate in it. You should find the right person." People who are dissatisfied with the divine religion, or are afraid of the power of the divine religion, and do not want it to infiltrate the Zhao Kingdom."
Wu Gen nodded, confirming his suspicion. He reached out and took out half of the jade hairpin from his sleeve and placed it in front of Rong Kui. "You should recognize this thing and use it to end it. It can be regarded as repaying an old grudge."
Rong Kui picked up the hosta with a complicated expression on his face, "How is she? Did you kill her?"
"No, let's go. After leaving the Kingdom of Zhao, there will be no more Taoye Empress in the world." Wu Gen stood up, held the knife in his arms, and looked at Rong Kui coldly.
"It's good to go now. The person I'm most sorry for in my life is her. I tried to kill her several times and tried to avoid the trouble, but I couldn't do it in the end. That's all, let's consider it as compensation for her." Rong Kui said, holding his hands behind his back. Holding half of the hosta, he stabbed it into his own throat.
With a thud, Rong Kui rolled off the chair and rolled on the ground in pain. Blood mixed with bubbles flowed out of the mouth, and a whooshing sound came from the throat. The hosta is too short, but its life cannot be taken suddenly.
Rong Kui was struggling on the ground, with a look of pleading in his eyes. He reached out to Wu Gen with one hand and murmured in his mouth.
Wu Gen leaned down and listened carefully, "Help me, help me." The voice was very weak.
Shaking his head, Wu Gen sighed, "Okay." He put his hand on Rong Kui's heart and secretly pushed it. His heart was shattered and he died immediately. Looking at the distorted face of Rong Kui, Wu Gen picked up the candle on the table and said, "I'm still reluctant to die, but in this situation, who can save you." He put the candle on the bed.
After walking out of the courtyard, Wu Gen gently closed the door.
The carriage was still waiting at the door. Wu Gen got on the carriage and gently knocked on the carriage. The carriage slowly drove forward and gradually merged into the night. In the small courtyard behind him, there was a fire.
At the foot of Xishan Mountain, Wu Gen was looking at the green peaks. The mountains were clear and the water was beautiful, and the scenery was beautiful. There were hidden pavilions and eaves above. It seemed that Rong Kui had been operating here for a long time, and it was really a beautiful place.
At this time, this peak and the manor at the foot of the mountain have been placed under Wu Gen's name. Zhang Geng stood beside Wu Gen, "How about it? This deal is a good deal."
Wu Gen smiled and said, "It's such a big steamed bun, but it blocked my mouth tightly." He reached out and picked up a stone from the ground and threw it away from the distance. "Yes, I am very satisfied. Thank you for your help. If you If you are in trouble in the future, you might as well come to me to take shelter."
Zhang Geng sneered and said, "Of course cruel officials rarely end up well, but you may not be able to live in peace. Whoever dares to threaten the royal family with heavy weapons will have a good end." At this point, Zhang Geng's voice became lower, "Jin Spring King Zhao Chang has arrived in the capital."
Wu Gen's eyes flashed, "Oh, he was willing to give up his family property in Guanxicheng. If he ran to the capital, wouldn't he be cutting off his minions and letting others slaughter him?"
"Hahaha." Zhang Geng looked up to the sky and laughed, "Why won't he come? Do you know why Zhao Ling was released from prison? I just learned about it. She reported her father's rebellion and explained all the plans and arrangements. Chu.
The emperor asked the National Preceptor, Zong Zhengfu and General Wei to send out troops overnight, catching him by surprise and capturing him without hurting a single soldier. This King Jinchun did not come by himself, he was brought here by carriage, and his son came with him.
I heard that King Jinchun cried bitterly in front of the emperor and slapped himself several times, saying that he was so obsessed that he was willing to give up his throne and fiefdom just to survive. "
"Does that person agree?" Wu Gen was also curious. He didn't expect Zhao Ling to be so cruel that he even sold his own father.
"I agree, why don't you agree? Don't forget, there are more than a dozen princes with fiefdoms in the Zhao Kingdom outside. Under the sorrow of the rabbit and the fox, there will inevitably be disrespectful actions.
The emperor's kindness was so great that he not only spared King Jinchun from the death penalty, but also gave him a house in the capital, which was the original residence of the eldest princess. Let Chang Zhao have nothing to do and go into the palace to chat more with the old queen.
As you get older, you should do the work that old people should do. The imperial court does not support idle people, but also gives him a salary. How can he do it without doing some work? "Zhang Geng is full of yin and yang, and his contempt for King Jinchun is obvious.
Wu Gen scratched his head. Now that Zhao Ling is alive, there will be a lot of trouble in the future.
"By the way, the Divine Cult is coming." Zhang Geng suddenly said, "I heard that Daxia sent a prince to escort them to Fuli City."
"oh."
