At this time, Xie Zhan was in a state of distress.
Not long ago, the rumor that 'Xie Zhan was the mastermind behind the plan to kill the prince' also reached the ears of the Xie family. When Xie Zhan heard this, he had a bad premonition.
He didn't care about anything at the moment and immediately ordered someone to put out the rumors. He even ordered that if necessary, Dali Temple would be dispatched to put an end to this rumor! Don't let it form a climate.
At the same time, he also let people spread several rumors to try to distract people.
Xie Zhan acted quickly and responded promptly.
But the second prince and the third prince are not vegetarians, and they are not slow in taking action. Do you want to extinguish the rumors? Then I'll add some fire to it!
In the battle between several parties, this rumor became more and more intense.
Those who were the first to take action, such as Lu Deshengyang, quietly withdrew, leaving the big stage to them.
So everyone who should know about the rumors about Xie Zhan knows.
If there are elders in the family who have been ordered to be buried with them, the officials who are doing the funeral will say... they are so angry that they are vomiting blood! I see!
Rumor has it that the reason why Emperor Sejong took so many people away before his death was because he was looking for the mastermind who offered a plan to kill the prince. Then the murderer was hidden too deeply, and Emperor Sejong could not find it, so he could only take away all the people he thought were suspicious.
In other words, their father|grandfather was accidentally injured!
"Father | Grandfather, you died so unjustly!" Every filial son and grandson burst into tears.
"After all, it's all Xie Zhan's fault, the mastermind who came up with the plan to kill the prince!"
"Wait a minute, he's giving advice! Who is he giving advice to? The Fourth Prince?"
"It seems so. Rumors say that he is the main contributor to the fourth prince's opportunity to become the new emperor."
"This is a rumor and a frame-up, it's not true!" the Xie family shouted.
"Actually, whether this rumor is true or not depends on whether the fourth prince re-appoints Xie Zhan after he ascends the throne. If so, then the rumor is true!"
"That makes sense."
In fact, some families are well aware of the reasons why their elders were sentenced to death, but this does not prevent them from expressing their anger!
If it weren't for Xie Zhan, maybe Emperor Kang Cheng wouldn't be so angry that he would let so many people be buried with him! Maybe their elders could escape the disaster? Then when the fourth prince comes to power, their family can still have the merit of following the dragon.
No, I can’t do it anymore. After calculating the account like this, I really suffered a big loss. I feel so sad!
It’s all Xie Zhan’s fault! Harmful spirit!
People are like this. Those who can embarrass others are usually unwilling to embarrass themselves. Thousands of mistakes are all the fault of others!
It can't be said that the few rumors Xie Zhan released were useless. There were some secrets about purdah, which still diverted some attention.
In addition, there was another rumor mixed in, saying that the death of the prince was caused by Qin Yue of the Qin family colluding with the Qiang and Hu people. This rumor actually existed before, but as soon as the rumor about Xie Zhan came out, the original rumor about the Qin family was brought up again.
But now, no one believes that the prince was killed by Qin Yue of the Qin family in collusion with the Qiang and Hu people.
You are a fool to look at them, right? Who would believe such rumors? What is the purpose of the Qin family doing this? Killing the prince just to send his whole family to prison?
If it is as stated in the imperial edict of confiscating the family and exile, it was General Qin who neglected to believe it, but if it is said that the Qin family colluded with the Qiang and Hu people, they do not believe it!
Faced with the rumors that were turbulent outside, Xie Zhan had a solemn look on his face. He thought of a solution quickly. There would be a solution. He must resolve these rumors about him as soon as possible.
Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.
This rumor is really vicious, it directly puts the relationship between him and the new emperor against each other.
After the fourth prince officially ascends the throne and becomes the new emperor, if he is reused, it will prove that there is a direct relationship between the death of the new emperor and the prince.
Originally, the process of the new emperor's ascension to the throne was not smooth and not fair enough. Will he allow himself to have this stain? Would you be willing to let yourself be criticized for being a minister?
A deep sense of crisis hit Xie Zhan's heart. And besides the Fourth Prince, he also had to guard against the members of the Fourth Prince's original team.
What Xie Zhan was worried about was indeed happening.
Although a number of the members of the Fourth Prince's team who had previously stayed in the residence were killed by Emperor Kang Cheng, there were still many left. These people have all successfully invested in the Fourth Prince. They have some merits and are waiting to be rewarded based on their merits.
For these people, when they heard this rumor, they figured something out in their minds.
You, Xie Zhan, got on the boat from behind and stepped on Xue Huaimin's head to get the upper hand. You are very powerful and the fourth prince also values you. We can't do anything to you.
But now, the rumors have given you a fatal weakness, so don't blame us for taking action.
Regardless of whether this rumor is true or not, these people are working together tacitly. Because pushing him down will free up more power zones. Otherwise, as the number one hero, he will lose a lot of power and interests.
After Xie Zhan tried various methods, as more and more news came back, he felt powerless. There were too many people attacking him, and he was unable to withstand four punches with both hands.
He has already found out that the source of the initial rumors was none other than the Lu family.
In fact, before the news was confirmed, he had already made some guesses. This familiar method of manipulating public opinion, as well as the ruthless energy to strike hard after planning, made him know that the one who attacked him was none other than Lu Song. pear.
Lu Songli's move was actually not particularly powerful, but by chance, she pinched it very accurately at this time, and the effect was very good.
Xie Zhan sighed lightly, Lu Songli, Lu Songli, you are really as ruthless as ever. He just wanted the Lu family to come up with the edict, but Lu Songli wanted him to gain nothing from this game and continue to be in trouble.
Looking at the current situation, all his previous plans may have come to nothing. He had to hibernate, possibly for several years.
Xie Zhan's prediction was correct, all of this was designed by Lu Songli.
Emperor Kang Cheng swallowed his breath and took the blame for the fourth prince, but it was impossible for Xie Zhan to make a fortune quietly. Between him and the fourth prince, there were two lives, the prince and Xue Huaimin. As long as she uses this as a breakthrough and tears a hole through it, the wind will continue to pour in. Their relationship will also be in jeopardy.
Moreover, what Xie Zhan is encountering is backlash. You can pick Xue Huaimin's fruit, why can't others pick yours?
If Xie Zhan's previous behavior of picking Xue Huaimin's fruit was like pulling chestnuts out of the fire, then after Lu Songli saw through his move, she made him suffer.
At this time, Xie Zhan didn't know that Lu Songli was giving him the final blow and sending the Xie family on their way.
If Xie Zhan knew, then he would not only have a headache and weakness, but also fear, the fear that the building would collapse. Then he was not thinking about seeking power, but how to protect himself.
Dali Temple Yamen, reception room
The fourth prince Song Mo and Lu Songli sat opposite each other.
Just now his people stopped the three brothers of the Qin family. Currently, Lu Songli is the only weak woman in the living room, so Song Mo is relatively relaxed.
The strength of the three brothers of the Qin family was worth what he had witnessed with his own eyes just now. Qin Heng and Qin Zhao were just that. Qin Sheng was really powerful. How could he let such a person get close to him?
A gentleman never builds a dangerous wall. The lessons learned from his eldest brother, the prince, are still there, so it is impossible for him to make such a mistake.
Neither of them spoke after they sat down.
Lu Songli thought to herself that the fourth prince had arrived very early. She had originally expected that he would talk to her within three days. Unexpectedly, he was here on the first day. It seems that he really cares about whether his ascension to the throne is justified.
Song Mo looked at the woman opposite him carefully, and saw that she was wearing a young woman's hair, her eyes were clear and fearless. The changes that had happened in the past two days and the imprisonment did not make her fearful and depressed, which was a bit rare.
Xue Huaimin had previously suggested that after he ascended the throne, he should accept her and then pamper her. She is said to be smart, resourceful and able to manage the back house well.
In fact, Xue Huaimin made this suggestion sincerely for the fourth prince. His mother's family was not able to support him, so it was necessary for him to have a capable concubine to manage the harem for him.
The fourth prince said at the time that he would consider it.
But in fact, he doesn't like this kind of scheming woman. He likes someone who is as pure as a lotus, kind and pleasant. Besides, the woman is not fertile, so she cannot catch his eye.
Although her face is indeed still visible and her figure is okay, after he ascended the throne and became rich all over the world, what kind of beauty did he want? Why should I accept a minister’s newlywed wife?
In fact, there is one sentence that Xue Huaimin has not said, that is, Your Highness, if you don't plan to accept her, then kill her. But he never got the chance to say it.
At this time, Yao Wensong came in and served tea to them personally.
After Yao Wensong served tea, he stood aside silently.
But the fourth prince waved his hand and motioned for him to go out.
The idea of being a pillar failed, and Yao Wensong retreated silently.
