Ou Xiaoxiao stumbled out of Prince Yun's Mansion with a ferocious face, as if he had seen the most abominable and terrifying demon in the world.
"Mu Yan, Mr. Ou knew about the conspiracy between you and me, why didn't someone stop him? What if he spilled the beans?" Hu Fengju urged from the side with a worried look on his face.
He had already joined the Hu family and conspired with Prince Yun's family in this situation. He was worried that Ou Xiaoxiao would get involved and ruin their affairs.
For the Hu family, this situation is a real life and death situation. If great things are accomplished, the descendants of the Hu family will be rich and noble; if the plan fails, the building will collapse in an instant, and the Hu family will be in ruins.
It didn't sound like it was worth it, but Hu Fengju had no choice.
Ever since the Hu family father and son sent people to deliver the two letters to Xia Muyang, they were tied to the ship of Prince Yun's Mansion. Once Xia Muyan is defeated, the Hu family's help in trapping him to kill King Zhi will be an unpardonable death penalty for genocide. However, if Xia Muyan takes the throne, this matter will become a righteous act of annihilating relatives to help the new king ascend the throne.
With one harm threatening each other and one benefit tempting each other, it is not difficult to make this decision.
The wealth and wealth in later generations is just the icing on the cake, and is certainly not worth the huge risk the Hu family has to take. However, catastrophe is something that any family must try to avoid at all costs.
"It doesn't matter." Xia Muyan looked at the direction Ou Xiaoxiao was leaving and replied in a deep voice, "He comes from a noble family, so he can understand the interests involved. Besides, I have told him that the Ou family is also involved in this matter. No matter how much he behaves, he will I will never tell anyone what I heard. Besides, he is Xixi’s younger brother, so I can’t force him into custody.”
Yes, the most important point is: Ou Xiaoxiao is Ou Xixi's only younger brother. If it weren't for this reason, Xia Muyan would never have let him walk out of Prince Yun's Mansion alive.
To him, the three most important things in the world are: Ou Xixi, his own life, and Dahua's throne.
In life, it is rare to find a good friend.
"If I didn't have Xixi, I would be like a ghost in the world. What's the point of having the throne?" Xia Muyan sighed softly in his heart.
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The seal script seal "Leiyang Chengping" was used at the end of the eight letters.
Xu Xiaoyu has read these four words countless times, but today he realized that their full meaning is: King Duanmu Shengping of Leiyang.
According to family history, the Xu family was originally from Ninzhou, Tankou County, and moved to Ruozhou, Xiahe County more than 200 years ago. After Xu Xiaoyu took over the Xu family from his father, he was required to take a stern oath that day, and he would do his best to overthrow the Xia family's court in his lifetime.
Xu Xiaoyu asked his father why he had to make such a treacherous oath?
His father answered him that it was a rule passed down from generation to generation, and no one knew the origin and end of it; however, the descendants of the Xu family had always wanted to be the head of the family, and they had to swear to mediate with the Great China court to the end until the Xia family was overthrown.
As a descendant, we must inherit the aspirations of our ancestors. Although Xu Xiaoyu didn't know the reason, he didn't dare or forget the oath he made back then. He had spared no effort in plotting secretly over the years, but he had only recently achieved some success.
Comparing these eight old letters, the Xu family's strange oath that has been passed down for hundreds of years suddenly became clear. How could King Leiyang let go of the hatred of destroying the country and killing his father and mother? Even if he is too old to succeed in his lifetime, he still has to make a vow to let the descendants of the Xu family inherit his legacy forever.
From this point of view, it should have been discussed before the death of the two brothers, King Leiyang and King Julu, for future generations of clan leaders to swear an oath to rebel.
More than three hundred years later, their descendants still carry on their legacy.
"The ancestors of the Xu family have been here for generations. The unworthy descendant Xu Xiaoyu can see the relics of his ancestors today and bow down nine times!" Xu Xiaoyu packed up the letter and said solemnly.
After finishing speaking, he raised the eight old letters toward the east and performed the ceremony of acknowledging his ancestors and returning to his clan just like Chen Jinbei did before.
Seeing this, Yu Lingyi was also deeply touched, "After so many years, the descendants of the three surnames of King Leiyang and King Julu have not forgotten the ancestral teachings. It is really commendable."
"Mr. Xu, in addition to these eight letters, there is another handwritten letter written by my master to the descendants of Queen Leiyang." Seeing that Xu Xiaoyu had finished his salute, Yu Lingyi said to him and handed over the remaining envelope in his hand. .
There was almost no difference between the two autographed letters written by Duan Muyu. After reading them, Xu Xiaoyu naturally felt hope in his eyes.
The only thing in the world that is more respected than the hereditary and irreplaceable king is the supreme emperor. What is now in front of Xu Xiaoyu is such an irresistible temptation.
Xu, An, and Chen looked at me and I looked at you, and their descriptions were surprisingly similar.
Seeing this, Yu Lingyi had already guessed their thoughts, and immediately smiled and said to the three of them: "Mr. Xu, Master An, and Master Chen, why don't I go outside for a while and you can discuss it again?"
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"One of the things is the secret letter that Xia Muyan and Zhao Qianming conspired to kill His Royal Highness the Jaw King..."
These words were like a sharp cone, grinding into Ran Jingru's heart, so painful that she almost shouted at the top of her lungs.
After hearing the princess's screams, the soldiers in the palace were so frightened that they rushed into the side hall, surrounded Zhang Suiguang, and waited for Ran Jingru's order to cut him into pieces.
Unexpectedly, Ran Jingru wiped away her tears with her sleeves and only said softly: "You all get off!"
The soldiers didn't know what was going on, and they actually heard it wrong, so they all froze on the spot.
"I said, 'You all get down,' don't you understand?" Ran Jingru looked at them and ordered loudly. Only then did the soldiers hear clearly and slowly retreated.
If Zhang Suiguang really holds such a letter in his hand, even if he leaves behind the Salt Gang, he still has enough weight to form an alliance with Prince Jia's Mansion. What he said was right, if such a letter was used properly, it could indeed make Xia Muyan's people desert their relatives.
The prince and the traitorous general conspired to kill the prince of the dynasty, which was tantamount to collaborating with the enemy, and collaborating with the enemy was an unpardonable crime.
"How can I believe that you really have the letter?" Ran Jingru calmed her voice and asked seriously.
Zhang Suiguang nodded, chuckled and replied: "Yes, if you want to form an alliance, you should show my sincerity." After saying that, he took out a letter from his sleeve pocket and said seriously, "I can show you the letter, but I can only give it to you after we form an alliance, I hope you understand."
Before the contract is fulfilled, the words must be made clear first.
Ran Jingru nodded, reached out to take the envelope, and tremblingly took out the letter inside.
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Xia Chengxuan was blocked from leaving the city, so he had to find another way to connect with the white army. When passing through Mingkang Street, a galloping black horse collided with the chariot of Prince Jaw and was intercepted by the accompanying guards.
"Who are you, why are you rushing into the chariot team?" Lu Jianxing shouted sharply.
Ou Xiaoxiao was still in a trance and didn't seem to hear anyone asking him. Fortunately, several of his followers followed him.
"Sir! Your Excellency! Misunderstanding! It must be a misunderstanding!" Ou Xiaoxiao's servant hurriedly dismounted his horse and came forward, saying with an apologetic smile, "We are from General Chu Nan's Mansion. My young master drank a little wine and was a little confused. Please don’t blame me! It’s a misunderstanding! It’s a misunderstanding!”
"Ou Xiaoxiao?"
Xia Chengxuan, who was in the carriage, listened to the exchanges outside and whispered to himself.
