noffsinger Chapter 370 Everyone has their own plans
Chapter 370 Everyone has their own plans
After Shen Qingqian returned, he lay on the bed, recalling the conversation between the man with a mustache and the man.
Although a lot of information was revealed in the words, such as the premeditated destruction of the dam in Shahe County, and that these people might be from the imperial court and were planning some action.
But there were still many things Shen Qingqian couldn't figure out, such as why these people wanted to lead Zhao Yifeng and Zhao Yichen to Shahe County? Why did they try every means to keep them?
Also, even if these people destroyed the dam, how can we be sure that Zhao Yifeng and Zhao Yichen would go to repair the dam? What if the emperor sent someone else? Wouldn't their plan fail?
Unless someone specifically recommended Zhao Yifeng and Zhao Yichen to the emperor, and that person was able to convince the emperor!
If Shen Qingqian was still an official in the court, she would definitely investigate this matter thoroughly. But now, these have nothing to do with her, and she will not meddle in other people's affairs.
Also, if those people wanted to hurt Zhao Yifeng and Zhao Yichen, she would go and tell them and help them. But from what they said, they just wanted to keep Zhao Yichen and Zhao Yichen, and had no intention of harming them, so she just ignored it for the time being.
Shen Qingqian continued to live her own little life. She would get up in the morning and go to the bluestone mountain behind Shenjia Village. She would first look at the potato flowers and sweet potato vines all over the mountain, and then check the progress of the manufacturing of guns and bombs. All these made her feel at ease.
The capital city seems very peaceful these days, but it is the calm before the storm!
Late at night, Prince Rui came out from the back door of his mansion, got on a low-key carriage, and headed towards the south of the city.
Half an hour later, the carriage turned into an alley and stopped in front of a courtyard gate.
Prince Rui got off the carriage, walked forward and knocked on the door a few times, and the door was quickly opened.
A servant stepped aside to let King Rui in. He also stuck his head out to look left and right, and when he found that there was no one there, he closed the door and followed King Rui in.
"Are the prince and the prime minister here?"
King Rui asked.
The servant said, "Your Highness, the Prime Minister has arrived, but the Prince has not yet arrived."
The servant brought Prince Rui to a house, opened the door and said, "Your Highness, please come in. The Prime Minister is waiting inside."
King Rui nodded and walked into the house. The servant did not go in, but closed the door for them.
"I've met King Rui."
When Prime Minister Dong saw Prince Rui coming in, he stood up from his chair and saluted him.
Prince Rui gave him a false helping hand and said, "Uncle, there is no need to be so polite."
The two men sat down at a table, and Prime Minister Dong poured a cup of tea for Prince Rui.
"The prince should be here soon, let's wait for a while!"
"Ah."
Prince Rui took a sip of the tea, then he remembered something and said, "I heard that Shen Qingqian didn't die of poisoning and is still alive and well. But Aunt Qiu who was beside the Queen Mother was poisoned by the Seven Days Powder and died."
Speaking of this, Prime Minister Dong couldn't help but frown.
"It's strange! That person said he saw Shen Qingqian drink the tea with his own eyes, but for some reason she wasn't poisoned?"
King Rui said, "Could it be that the man was incompetent and lied?"
Prime Minister Dong shook his head. "It shouldn't be like this, but I can't think of any other possibilities! But I have to find another way to get rid of Shen Qingqian!"
At this time, a man wearing a black cloak and exuding a powerful aura pushed the door and walked in.
The cloak faded away, revealing the man's angular face. It was King Xiaoyao.
"What were you two talking about just now? Who are you planning to get rid of?"
King Xiaoyao asked as he sat down at the head of the two men.
Prime Minister Dong told King Xiaoyao about Shen Qingqian, and then said, "Although she is a woman, she is really evil. We have already formed a great grudge against her, and we need to find a way to get rid of her as soon as possible."
King Xiaoyao sneered and said, "Didn't you say that she no longer holds an official position? Without military power, no matter how powerful she is, what kind of storm can she stir up!
Once we have accomplished our great mission, we will just get rid of him!"
Prince Rui said: "Uncle Huang is right, let's discuss the important matters first!"
King Xiaoyao looked at King Rui deeply. Every time he heard King Rui call him imperial uncle, his heart was filled with resentment.
Why can his own son call that man "father" but can only call him "emperor uncle"?
Obviously, the throne should be his, and Yuehe should also be his, but they were all taken away by that man!
King Xiaoyao clenched his fists unconsciously and comforted himself in his heart, it will be soon, soon his son will be able to call him father!
At the same time, in the imperial study, Emperor Qiyuan and the Crown Prince were also discussing things.
Emperor Qiyuan asked, "Zhao Xing'er's wedding will be in five days. How are your preparations going?"
The prince said, "I have already arranged everything that the emperor asked me to do."
Emperor Qi Yuan nodded, "Well, we must not be careless. King Xiaoyao's strength should not be underestimated. We must take him down in one fell swoop, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
"Yes, Father, I know."
The prince came out of the imperial study and wanted to talk to the queen, but when he thought it was already this late, he went to rest first.
The next day, in Qingning Palace, the Queen had just finished her breakfast when a palace maid came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here."
The queen wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief and said, "Let the prince in."
"Yes, ma'am."
Not long after the palace maid left, the prince walked in.
"See Queen Mother."
The Queen waved her hand and said, "No need to be polite. Can Ze'er have breakfast?"
The prince said, "Mother, I have already used it. I came here to talk to you about something."
The queen understood and ordered the people around her, "All of you go down. If there is nothing important, don't come in and disturb me and the prince."
"Yes, ma'am."
All the servants retreated in response.
The prince said, "Mother, father has made up his mind to do that."
The Queen said, "This is a good thing for us. However, I always feel that your father underestimated the enemy. King Xiaoyao is not that easy to deal with. Ze'er, you must be careful!"
The prince said: "Don't worry, mother, I will protect myself."
"That's good."
The Queen said, and suddenly remembered something, and asked: "By the way, why did the Queen Mother suggest to your father that Yifeng go to Shahe County to repair the dam? When did she care so much about Yifeng's affairs?"
The prince said, "I have checked and found that the Queen Mother had met with Prince Xiaoyao before she mentioned this matter to the Emperor."
“You mean to say that it was King Xiaoyao’s idea to let Yifeng go to Shahe County to repair the dam?
But why? Yifeng can be said to be just a freeloader, he has no power, no military authority, so how can Yifeng not affect him?"
The prince was silent for a moment and then said, "I always feel that King Xiaoyao's ultimate goal in doing this is for Yichen."