After everyone left, the palace hall, which had been noisy for a long time, returned to silence again.
Jiang Lin felt anxious for a long time. Seeing that only himself and Song Huan were left at this moment, he quickly softened his knees and knelt in front of Song Huan.
"Your Highness!"
"I have admired you for a long time!"
"I hope you can give me a chance and let me stay by your side!"
"Even if it's just doing odd jobs for you, I'll be happy to do it!"
As he spoke, Jiang Lin kowtowed several times to Song Huan.
Song Huan looked at Jiang Lin condescendingly, and suddenly felt that the middle-aged man in front of him was innocently funny.
"Jiang Lin."
"exist!"
"If I remember correctly, you should be Shangguan Yi's adopted son who just took over, right?"
A thin layer of cold sweat broke out on Jiang Lin's head: "...Huh?"
Song Huan ignored the astonished Jiang Lin and continued to think about himself: "I heard that you are extremely respectful and filial to Shangguan Yi, and you will keep saying that you will provide for him in his old age every day."
"But who could have imagined that Shangguan Yi was still the extremely filial adopted son yesterday."
"Today, I can stand on the commanding heights of morality and personally send Shangguan Yi to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment!"
"Steward Jiang, have you ever heard of a term called 'house slaves with three surnames'?"
Although Jiang Lin has never heard of "house slaves with three surnames", from a literal meaning, it is not a good word.
Jiang Lin's legs shook uncontrollably, and the expression on his face was very ugly.
"I……"
"I am running around and working hard for Shangguan Yi, and this is all because of my own choice!"
"To be fair, I no longer want to be his butler!"
"This time I recognized a thief as my father. I was really forced to have no choice..."
"Forced to have no choice?" Song Huan asked back, "What a man to be forced to have no choice!"
"Why, when Shangguan Yi ate meat and you drank soup, you were forced to do nothing?"
"Following the powerful Grand Master, when even a third-grade official has to treat you with respect when they see you, are you forced to have no choice?"
"When you were ordered to assassinate the current prince with poison, were you despicable and helpless?"
"Jiang Lin, Jiang Lin, don't take advantage and act like a good boy!"
"I have given you many opportunities before, but you have never cherished them."
"Now that Shangguan Yi has completely lost power, you are looking for another high-ranking branch. It's really boring!"
"Why, if you really think that this king is a fool, can I still recruit you to my command regardless of past suspicions?"
Jiang Lin was so frightened that he trembled and pressed his body tightly to the ground.
"I don't dare!"
"I realize my mistake!"
"Your Highness, please spare your life and give me another chance to survive!"
Facing Song Huan's three fatal questions, Jiang Lin was so frightened that he could barely utter these few words.
I don't know if it was because he was too frightened, but after saying these words, Jiang Lin felt wet in his crotch.
Unexpectedly, this Prince Rong is so young but has an extremely powerful aura!
It turned out to be even more frightening than when Shangguan Yi was angry before!
Song Huan just raised his hand lightly: "I said that if you cooperate with me, I can let you live."
"But death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be avoided!"
"The specific amount of living sin you have to suffer depends on your own performance..."
Jiang Lin was so smart that he immediately understood what Song Huan meant.
"I understand!"
"I understand!"
"I'm going to go to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment right now and explain all of Shangguan Yi's crimes!"
"You must tell everything you know, and tell everything you know!"
Jiang Lin kowtowed to Song Huan a few more times, then did not dare to waste a moment and ran towards the direction of the punishment department.
He had done too many things for Shangguan Yi in the past, and I was afraid that it would have been enough for Jiang Lin to die a hundred times.
Jiang Lin knew in his heart that this was the last chance Prince Rong gave him.
As long as he can save his life, Jiang Lin is willing to do anything!
As a smart taint witness, you should learn to take the initiative to surrender.
After Jiang Lin left, night fell outside the house, and the night fell.
As for Song Huan, he still had a very important matter to do.
"Huo Qi!"
"My subordinate is here!"
Huo Qi appeared in front of Song Huan quietly, dressed in black.
"I have something to tell you, but I also want to confirm something to you one last time."
"I can trust you."
"Yeah?"
Song Huan's eyes were as deep as a pool of water, staring calmly and far away at Huo Qi in front of him.
Huo Qi's heart tightened, as if he had something to say.
However, he thought for a moment and nodded heavily to Song Huan.
"Your Highness treats his subordinates with great kindness!"
"My subordinates should do their best to serve His Highness and will never betray His Highness's trust!"
After following Song Huan these days, Huo Qi saw everything he said and did.
The fourth prince, who was originally ignorant and unfit for his responsibilities, has now become Prince Rong, who is decisive and skillful in killing.
Unlike other princes, this Prince Rong was tolerant to his subordinates and had the heart to help the world.
Huo Qi saw it and was impressed by Song Huan's magnanimity!
Now, he is willing to follow Song Huan.
Song Huan nodded with confidence: "The reason why I ask this is because what I will explain next must not be known to the third person in this world."
"I want you to go to the palace tonight and kill Song Yu."
Song Huan's words were spoken in an understatement, but the ferocity in his tone made Huo Qi's pupils shrink suddenly!
"Your Highness..."
"Hasn't the eldest prince been demoted to a commoner and imprisoned in the East Palace forever?"
"Why are you doing this?"
Song Huan's eyes were distant and he didn't say much. He just said a few words lightly.
“If you cut the grass without removing the roots, you will leave troubles in the future.”
"Dead ashes can still be rekindled!"
Huo Qi suddenly opened his eyes wide!
Although it sounds like killing them all, the battle for the right to inherit the line is so cruel.
Either you die or I die!
Even if Emperor Liang does not change his mind during this period and releases Song Yu again, there is no guarantee that some of the remaining princes will come back.
Once Song Yu dies, all hopes of the princelings will be completely cut off!
It was a wise move for Prince Rong to do this!
Huo Qi stood up straight, cupped his fists towards Song Huan and said, "I understand!"
"Don't worry, Your Highness, my subordinates will take care of it tonight."
"And I promise you that no one else will know about this except my subordinates!"
Song Huan looked deeply at Huo Qi.
"Okay, I believe you."
"Go ahead!"
After experiencing such a farce, although Song Huan was exhausted physically and mentally, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
With the defeat of Song Yu and Shangguan Yi, the prince's party completely withdrew from the battle for succession.
And this is also the beginning of Song Huan's real ambition to show off his talents!
