In the empty prison, Liu Yan fell into endless deep thought again. Xu Bingde's words made Liu Yan, who was about to make a move, instantly see hope again. The victory without bloodshed would definitely be more perfect than any ending he had originally set, but really Can it be as Xu Bingde said?
"Criminal Liu Yan, someone is here to see you."
The jailer's rough voice interrupted Liu Yan's thoughts. He was startled. When he looked up, it turned out to be Liu Xun's eldest son Liu Xingyuan. Liu Yan frowned, stood up, stared at Liu Xingyuan, and slowly approached Liu Xingyuan with a puzzled expression. After getting closer and confirming that it was really Liu Xingyuan, he asked curiously: "How did you come here? Are you here? Are you showing off for your father?"
Liu Xingyuan shook his head expressionlessly and did not answer.
Liu Yan stared at Liu Xingyuan again with raised eyebrows, and sneered: "Did your father send you to see if I am dead or alive in prison?"
"No."
"Then what are you doing?"
"kill you!"
After hearing this, Liu Yan was shocked and his face instantly turned pale. He stared straight at Liu Xingyuan. Seeing that his expression was expressionless and he had no intention of taking action, he asked even more strangely: "Then why haven't you taken action yet? "
Liu Xingyuan still said coldly: "Because I don't want to kill you."
"You don't want to kill me?" Liu Yan asked in confusion, "Did your father order you to kill me?"
Liu Xingyuan smiled coldly, "Not this time, but I think there are still many people who want your life."
"Why?" Liu Yan did not feel scared, but asked him with great interest, feeling that this Liu Xingyuan was different from Liu Xun's legitimate son Liu Xingzhi.
"Because your life can buy them high-ranking officials and generous salaries."
After hearing this, Liu Yan looked up to the sky and laughed, "Then why am I still fine now?"
"That's because you can't do anything in jail now."
Liu Yan stopped his smile and asked with a sullen face, "What do you mean by this?"
"The trapped beast is still fighting. I didn't expect you to resign yourself to fate here. It's not like the Crown Prince I know."
Liu Yan's eyes flashed, and he seemed to understand the other party's intention, "What do you mean by saying these words?"
"It's nothing! I just feel that you and I are in a similar situation, so I said this from the bottom of my heart."
"Oh! Haha..." Liu Yan sneered, "You are Prince Ning's son, who dares to kill you!"
A trace of melancholy appeared on Liu Xingyuan's face, "Of course he is also someone who wants high-ranking officials and generous salaries."
"Oh?" After Liu Yan was surprised, he suddenly thought, "It must be your brother Liu Xingzhi! Haha... It's not difficult to understand. You are the eldest son of Prince Ning, and you have always been famous. Although Liu Xingzhi is the eldest son, But he is younger than you. In terms of character and talent, anyone with a discerning eye will know that he is not as good as you. It is reasonable for Liu Xingzhi to want to get rid of your concubine brother."
"Is it reasonable?" Liu Xingyuan disagreed with his words, "We are all brothers and sisters of the same clan. What can these meaningless fights bring to our Liu family and the world?"
Liu Yan also said disdainfully: "The weak eat the strong, this is the law of the imperial family. Look, don't I just worship your father for the gift? If everyone was a father, a son, a son, a brother and a friend, then the emperor would still be able to sit here now." At the Xuanzheng Palace? Will your father still have a chance to seize the throne from me?" Liu Yan said with some emotion, "Someone has to make sacrifices for these."
"Including you?"
"If I am the one who loses in the end..." Liu Yan looked down at the shackles in his hands and continued, "That means I am not suitable for this position."
"Then you admit defeat?"
Liu Yan laughed loudly, "Do you think this game of chess has been played? Liu Xingyuan! To be honest, I am deeply surprised that you can come today. I used to think that I was the only one in the clan who could take on the world, but now It seems that you are one of the best. However, I think the chess game between you and Liu Xingzhi is enough to keep you busy at the moment!"
A trace of displeasure flashed across Liu Xingyuan's face, "I just want to remind you that there are many people who want to kill you."
"Haha..." Liu Yan sneered, "Including your brother? He wants to get rid of me as a troublemaker quickly, and then deal with your brother, right?"
Liu Xingyuan didn't want to answer, and when he was about to turn around, Liu Yan suddenly stopped him and said, "Aren't you going to do it? Kill me, and maybe you can live for a few more days. Anyway, even if I die now, Grandpa Huang will not do anything." I will investigate it thoroughly and you can explain it easily when you go back."
Liu Xingyuan was silent for a long time before he replied: "Even if I kill you, he will not let me go."
"Haven't you ever thought of striking first?"
Liu Xingyuan snorted coldly, "I'm different from you."
Liu Yan laughed again, "But the result is the same, isn't it?"
Liu Yan watched Liu Xingyuan leave. Although he felt secretly happy that he had successfully provoked Liu Xingyuan and Liu Xingzhi's brothers, after listening to Liu Xingyuan's words, he felt a little unsure. On the other hand, his father-in-law said that he should stand still. , while Liu Xingyuan made some thought-provoking words, should he sit back and wait for death, or should he take the initiative? Liu Yan was lying on the wooden bed, thinking about it and couldn't think of anything.
At this moment, a dull voice said: "Your Highness, please have a meal."
Liu Yan was shocked, why did the jailer here suddenly call him "Your Highness"? And he also said the word "please" very respectfully. When Liu Yan looked up suddenly, he saw that there was nothing special about the person delivering meals outside the cell door. He was clearly the prison guard!
"Your Highness..." the jailer said furtively again, "Please have a meal."
Liu Yan stood up suddenly, was it him? Liu Yan dragged his heavy shackles towards the man. With the jailer's half-hidden face, Liu Yan instantly knew who it was, so he lowered his voice and asked, "General Xun, why are you here?"
Xun Mou looked around and saw that all the government officials were far away from him, so he said with relief: "Your Highness, I will keep the story short. The situation is complicated now, what are your plans?"
Liu Yan looked stunned at first, and then said with a blank look: "My father-in-law Xu Bingbu came here today. He asked me to stay put and wait until the news is over before asking for the emperor's orders."
Xun Mou said thoughtfully: "Looking at the current situation, I'm afraid this road won't work. As far as I know, King Ning has begun to collect charges against you everywhere. Even the Queen, King Ning is preparing to have people participate in the performance." . From Yi Weichen’s point of view, Mr. Xu’s ideas may be too optimistic and conservative.”
Liu Yan's face was as dark as water. Thinking of what Liu Xingyuan said before, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He continued: "General Xun, do you mean to take the initiative?"
Xun Mou had a gloomy face, nodded and said: "There may be a glimmer of hope."
Liu Yan's eyes were bright, and all the hatred seemed to be burning in his eyes in an instant. He just sat there and waited for death, so he might as well take a gamble, and his chances of winning were not small. If he gave it a go, maybe the situation would turn around faster. Who knows when Grandpa Huang would change his mind, and who would change his mind? He can accurately calculate what vicious plot Liu Xun and his son will use to frame him.
