"Zhichao, I probably already know what happened in the capital, but I don't know what the situation is like on the emperor's side?" Prince Guangling looked at Ling Yun with bright eyes.
Ling Yun said: "The emperor is imprisoned in the deep palace by Li Ruiyun. There are many agencies and tight security outside. The emperor is looking forward to the prince's early arrival in Beijing day and night to rescue the emperor from the clutches of the traitor."
Prince Guangling frowned slightly and said, "Since there are many internal organs and tight security, how did you get in touch with the emperor?"
In front of Prince Guangling and his son, Ling Yun was naturally open-minded, without any ambiguity or reservation.
He immediately recounted the thrilling situations that night in summary: how to get in touch with the emperor through Ding Jiying's "matchmaking", how to sneak into the palace late at night and meet the emperor secretly, how to open up to the emperor and express his feelings, the emperor How to entrust him with the secret decree of life and death...
It only made Prince Guangling and his son sigh in despair, lamenting that a treacherous minister like Ding Jinzhi could raise such a loyal and good son like Ding Jiying.
"By the way, where is the emperor's secret edict? Oh my god, it can't be...couldn't it be the one that was destroyed by Ding Jinzhi and Li Zhishan just now?"
Zhao Xu suddenly remembered that crucial matter, his heart sank, and he turned his anxious eyes to Ling Yun.
Ling Yun rolled his eyes at him almost invisible, "Cousin, do you think your cousin is a brainless person? The secret letter the emperor gave me is related to the life and death of the Song Dynasty court. How could I take it so easily? Is it in the hands of evildoers with ulterior motives?"
"Oh? You mean..." Zhao Xu raised his thick eyebrows, becoming interested.
Ling Yun's eyes turned slightly and he said leisurely: "When the emperor entrusted the secret edict, the letter was not sealed. I had already made plans for what might happen afterwards. After repeated consideration, I followed the original secret edict. A new copy was made, and it was this fake that was searched by Ding Jinzhi and Li Zhishan."
A flash of exclamation flashed in Zhao Xu's eyes, "I'm telling you! You deserve to have served as the commander of the bodyguards in the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice for so many years. My cousin is very meticulous and does things without leakage!"
Ling Yun smiled lightly.
Prince Guangling twirled his beard and nodded slightly, then took over the topic and said: "Well, the letter is not sealed - the emperor is indeed the emperor, he is prepared for a rainy day, and his knowledge is lofty; this also shows that the emperor trusts and relies on you! "
"Your Majesty, your words are serious." Ling Yun couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.
"I'm not being serious," Prince Guangling's eyes gradually became more emotional, with a bit of profound meaning, "Zhichao, you have become a popular person in the eyes of the emperor now. As an uncle, I should feel happy for you. What a joy!"
"Uncle," Ling Yun had a wry smile on his face, "please stop making fun of this careless nephew. Let's talk about business, shall we?"
"I have always been talking about business!" Prince Guangling refused to admit that the topic just went astray. He looked at Ling Yun solemnly, "Tell me, where is the real secret edict?"
"..." Ling Yun couldn't help complaining in his heart, but his expression was solemn, "I left it with two friends. I wonder if the prince can allow them to come and meet?"
Prince Guangling's eyes flashed and he said anxiously: "What's more, bring them here quickly to see me!"
"Yes." Ling Yun gave a deep salute to Prince Guangling, then turned and walked out of the Chinese army's tent.
Watching Ling Yun's tall and tall figure go away, Zhao Xu turned around and smiled brightly at his father, "Dad, how are you? Now I can finally produce strong evidence and prove my judgment with facts. You won't say anything anymore I do things recklessly and recklessly!"
Prince Guangling's mouth curved slightly, he hit his head with his hand and said, "You brat, your dad is waiting here!"
Outside, faint smoke and mist were rising and falling, and the semi-dark earth looked blurry and strange in the alternating black and white twilight.
Ling Yun brought two brothers and sisters, Lian Nanchun and Lian Beiqiu, to see Prince Guangling.
Prince Guangling looked up and saw the heroic figure of Lian Nanchun and the heroic demeanor of Lian Beiqiu. He couldn't help but praise sincerely: "Zhichao, all of your friends are indeed extraordinary heroes!"
Ling Yun smiled lightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are so complimentary."
Lian Nanchun stepped forward and respectfully handed over the original copy of the emperor's secret decree.
Prince Guangling received the secret edict, carefully presented it on the table, bowed down and cried bitterly: "It is the fault of a small minister to cause this great disaster to the emperor! Your Majesty, the small minister will arrive in the capital with 100,000 urgent measures to eradicate the evildoers." , wipe out the rebels and restore our Song Dynasty!"
Then, Prince Guangling opened the hard-won secret edict with sincerity and began to study it word by word.
'Then everyone discussed the next step together.
Ling Yun raised his sword eyebrows and said in a deep voice: "Ling Yun thought that there was another person who might be able to do something for us."
"Oh, who?"
Ling Yun's eyes were bright and he said word by word: "Ding - Jin - Zhi -"
"Ding Jinzhi..." He muttered and repeated these words. Prince Guangling showed a slightly surprised and puzzled look on his face. He immediately understood and nodded with deep understanding...
Let’s talk about Ding Jinzhi again.
He and Li Zhishan's plan to lure Prince Guangling and his son back to Beijing in order to harm them was exposed on the spot. He also changed from an arrogant imperial minister to a rebellious minister and traitor despised by everyone, and was temporarily detained in a camp.
It was completely dark at this time, and the surroundings were dim, like a huge mouth waiting to be swallowed by him.
The footsteps of patrolling soldiers outside came and went, disturbing him more and more, making him confused. His mind was spinning, and there was a sharp and ghostly sound in his ears. He felt that he was about to collapse.
Thinking about the tragic scene when Li Zhishan committed suicide, and then thinking about what he had done, he knew that he was in danger, and he couldn't help but feel frightened.
At this time, the camp door was opened, and Cheng Yong came in aggressively with a few soldiers, saying in a cold voice: "Master Ding, please."
please? What do you mean, are you sending me on my way? …
At that moment, Ding Jinzhi's mind went blank. He was trembling all over, a heavy cold sweat broke out on his forehead, his legs were so weak that he couldn't even walk.
Ding Jinzhi staggered and followed Cheng Yong and others to the Chinese army tent of Prince Guangling. A sneak peek revealed that Prince Guangling was sitting behind the handsome case; Ling Yun, Zhao Xu, the Cheng brothers and others were standing on both sides, their faces were as heavy as water, their eyes were sharp, and they were complaining in their hearts.
His face was earthy, his head was hung low, and he stood tremblingly. His tongue seemed to be frozen and he could not speak a word.
Prince Guangling waved his hand, signaling the Cheng brothers and others to leave first. In the huge Chinese army tent, apart from Prince Guangling, there were only Ling Yun, Zhao Xu and himself.
"Ding Jinzhi, do you know why I brought you here?" Prince Guangling's voice was calm, and no emotion could be heard.
——Yeah, I'm also curious. What does Prince Guangling want to do when he retreats? What kind of medicine is he selling in his gourd?
Roaring in his heart, Ding Jinzhi raised his head and looked at him with suspicion, and said in a low voice: "I don't know, please let me know for sure."
Prince Guangling's face turned black and he said coldly: "Ding Jinzhi, you aided the tyrants, colluded with the owl to seek power and usurped the throne, and also attempted to murder me under the pretext of imperial edict. Do you know your crime?"
Ding Jinzhi lowered his head and said in frustration: "The matter has come to this, and I have nothing to say. Whether to kill or behead, it is up to the prince to decide."
Prince Guangling sneered, "If I really want to kill you, I can just arrange for someone to do it. Why bother to bring you here?"
"What the prince means is..."
Prince Guangling looked at him with burning eyes and said, "Ding Jinzhi, are you willing to obey my arrangement?"
"What?..." Ding Jinzhi's eyes were blank for a moment.
Zhao Xu said impatiently: "Ding Jinzhi, don't you understand what my father means now? I just ask you, do you want to die or live?"
Ding Jinzhi's heart throbbed unconsciously, then he smiled bitterly and said: "Ants are greedy for life, let alone humans? But... is it just possible?"
"Oh? How do you say this?" Zhao Xu turned to him with confused eyes...
