Chapter 15: Doubts (7)
"If it is according to the reasoning I just had, the other party's purpose may be to let the prince and the Hou of Guan Nei have a dispute, and he can profit from it..."As soon as Chen Qian's words fell, Yuan Zhiyu seemed to remember something, raised his head and said, "Could it be that Yangpu sent someone to do it?"
"Possibly. Chen Qian nodded: "As the so-called hundred-legged insect dies but does not stiffen, Yangpu has been operating Hanzhong for many years, and it is difficult to guarantee that it will leave some ears and eyes and minions." This poisonous hand made the prince angry with the Marquis of Guannei, and he took the opportunity to regain the right to take back the army. But I've been thinking about it for the past few days, the queen is very smart, and she can look far ahead in everything, and this time persuading the emperor to send a lowly post to come is already full of suspicions, and maybe there is an inexplicable connection with this matter..."
"Hmm," I cleared my throat and carefully expressed my opinion: "Lord, is it possible that the Queen Mother deliberately did this, so that the prince and his cronies around him were separated from morality, thus..."
"Yes, the anti-intercession! It must be the anti-interlogue used by the mother-in-law!" Yuan Zhiyu also knocked on the table suddenly. I think my idea makes perfect sense, if Yuan Zhize encounters an accident, the world will inevitably focus all their suspicions on Yuan Zhixun, who has lost his rival for the throne, rather than taking such a big risk, it is better to use a little trick to make Yuan Zhize's group chaotic without a fight.
"Miss Feng's guess is quite in line with the queen's mother's personality, if we point the finger at Guan Neihou, then she can use these suspicions to refute us, and let the prince bear the infamy of framing us. If the prince is suspicious of his subordinates, it is exactly what the queen is most willing to see..."Chen Qian stroked his beard and nodded frequently.
"Perhaps..."Yuan Zhize suddenly raised his head, as if thinking of something: "The intention of she sent you here is to warn us not to lead the disaster to their mother and son, they have enough confidence to disrupt our arrangement..."
"What!" Listening to Yuan Zhize's words, Yuan Zhiyu seemed to be very excited: "Big brother, are you saying that we can't implement the plan..."Yuan Zhize waved his hand calmly and said: "Since it's all here, forget it." Yuan Zhiyu was stunned for a moment, and then let out an oh, his face full of disappointment.
"The lowly position also has this intention, and it is not clear to return to Beijing to report to the saint. Lord Wang, for now, you should first find out the inner ghosts hidden around you!" Chen Qian also agreed with Yuan Zhize's opinion. "Brother Chen has a good understanding of this matter, and he will definitely find something, right?" Yuan Zhize looked at Chen Qian with a smile on his face, and there seemed to be something different in his smile.
"The task of the humble position is only to investigate the truth, and now the matter is confusing, and the humble position cannot communicate with the emperor and Lord Situ, how can he have the face to talk nonsense in front of the prince again? The prince is eloquent and strategic, presumably this little thing cannot be concealed from the prince's discerning eyes. ”
Chen Qian's excuse was not leaky, and Yuan Zhize was also reluctant to do so, so he got up and said: "Since this is the case, then Brother Chen should go back to the post house as soon as possible to rest, and Brother Chen will return to Beijing tomorrow to resume his life." If you need anything in the future, I will trouble you. In that case, Chen took his leave. Chen Qian got up and said goodbye.
"Big brother, you should rest early, and I'll go back too. Yuan Zhiyu was also leaving, which surprised Yuan Zhize: "What, you also want to go? Sit down for a while, you and my brother will talk again." "No, there is time, I am tired today, and I want to go back early to rest." Seeing that Yuan Zhiyu had been running around for a day, he was indeed very tired, and Yuan Zhize did not continue to be reluctant.
"Where is the King of Chengdu going?" Watching Yuan Zhiyu and his party disappear into the vast night, I couldn't help but have some doubts. He went back to his house. Yuan Zhize replied lightly, and immediately beckoned me back. I always thought that Yuan Zhiyu came to Hanzhong to live in his eldest brother's palace, but I didn't expect that he also had an official residence in Hanzhong.
On the cold night of early autumn, Yuan Zhize put on a dress for me, and under the guidance of the maidservant's palace lamp, he hugged me slowly through the front hall. "Zhize-" Seeing Yuan Zhize bowing his head and pondering along the way, I guess he must still be thinking about what happened just now. "What do you think of this matter?Which explanation do you think is more reasonable?" Yuan Zhize shook his head slightly and sighed: "It's really confusing, my mind is like a paste now, and I have no ideas." ”
"I think Master Chen seems to have something to say, but he didn't say it..."I carefully savored Chen Qian's words before he went out, and I felt more and more that he had something to say. "I think so too. Yuan Zhize nodded approvingly: "Although this Chen Qian has a close relationship with Lord Situ, he has a lot of scheming, and no one can know his thoughts. In this regard, Yuan Zhize also seems to be a little helpless.
Now that the investigation has ended, Zhize has no need to avoid suspicion. After breakfast the next day, I helped Zhi Ze put on a military uniform and sent him to the barracks. As soon as they arrived at the door, a reckless herald suddenly rushed in and knocked down Zhize's body at once, and everyone was taken aback.
Frightened, Zhi Ze scolded sharply: "Don't you have long eyes!" The pawn was already frightened, and defended incoherently: "Lord Wang, the villain has something important to report..."
"Speak quickly!" Zhi Ze had already waited impatiently, and walked towards his horse as he asked. Yuan Zhize was stunned for a moment, then turned around, grabbed the soldier and asked sharply, "Say! What's wrong with Chen Qian?" The pawn was lifted in the air by Zhize, his feet off the ground, and said with a frightened face: "He... He... He's dead!"