Chapter 1097: Arrangements for the future
"You say this. I'm really happy. Zhang Fan said to Zhu Xuanluo. I'll have to confess to you. We are here in Chengdu this time. is to find evidence that is unfavorable to Zhu Xuanqi. It's not for us to deal with him. And it is exactly as you say. You are indeed the evidence we are looking for. Arguably. Now we are here in Chengdu. It's already done. All that's left is to get the genealogy. Just prove your identity. ”
to Zhang Fan's words. Zhu Xuanluo didn't say anything. Instead, he nodded in agreement.
"But. Have you ever thought about it? If you do. Will there be any end? Zhang Fan asked. If we take you back to the capital. Then you become something else. It has become a tool specially used to deal with Zhu Xuanqi. Not even a human anymore. It doesn't matter. ”
The reason why Zhang Fan said this. It's not because of sympathy for Zhu Xuanluo. It's not for any other reason. But. Zhang Fan knows. Sometimes. People are impulsive. Moreover. is like the situation that Zhu Xuanluo is encountering now. To be honest, he would be sitting here and saying these things to Zhang Fan now. It's also because there's no way. The situation on the outside made it all he had to do. There's only one way for him to go now. That's it. There is nothing to say if he will promise Zhang Fan.
But. If this is the result of impulse. Zhang Fan will be afraid. He'll go back halfway. That's it. That's a problem. So. Zhang Fan wants to take advantage of the present. Tell him all these things. That's it. When the time comes, even Zhu Xuanluo will still regret it. But Zhang Fan, they are easy to do.
And sure enough. Zhu Xuanluo's words to Zhang Fan. Silence. Although he just said it. It does have its own meaning in it. But it has to be said. There is indeed an element of impulsiveness in it. Now Zhang Fan has pointed to this point. Zhu Xuanluo also had to think about it.
"And. And that's not all. Zhang Fan saw his thoughtful look. Go on. "When the time comes. What the hell is going to happen. That depends on how the Empress Dowager Li disposes of it. Although she said that the Queen Mother hated Zhu Xuanqi very much. Even before I came to Sichuan. She didn't say it explicitly, though. But I can feel it. The Queen Mother wanted to put Zhu Xuanqi to death.
"But. The so-called Tianwei is unpredictable. Maybe at the time. The Queen Mother really hated Zhu Xuanqi to the extreme. I want to kill him. If that's the case. Then after his death. Plus you can prove your identity. The person who succeeded to the throne of the King of Shu. It must be you.
"But. It's been two months. Then we will bring you back to the capital. Another month. So long. But it is difficult to guarantee that the Queen Mother will change her mind. If the Queen Mother takes into account Zhu Xuanqi's identity and influence. And the thoughts of other feudal lords. Maybe she won't let Zhu Xuanqi die. But then again. Even Zhu Xuanqi will have a very hard time in the future. But you won't get the throne either.
"In that case. It's not just that you can't get revenge on yourself. You can't get back what belongs to you. It will only be placed by the imperial court. Watching you. Let you live the rest of your life in peace. You're only twenty-two years old now. There are still decades to come. Are you willing to live like this? ”
From the time Zhang Fan began to speak. Zhu Xuanluo fell silent. Until Zhang Fan finished speaking. He didn't speak. Still thinking about something. Apparently. What was he thinking about.
But I don't blame him. After all, what Zhang Fan said. It doesn't matter if it's a different person. You'll have to think about it.
If Zhu Xuanluo agreed to Zhang Fan. Follow him to the capital. Then he is faced with two possibilities. Either he can follow the hand of Empress Dowager Li to help him avenge himself. And to be able to get back what belonged to him smoothly. But it's also possible. He was only used as a tool for Empress Dowager Li to warn and punish Zhu Xuanqi. That's how they were placed. Rather, it is said to be a placement. In fact, he was just locked up.
And it's just as Zhang Fan said. He's still young. It's hard to make him live like this for the rest of the decades. If that's the case. Zhu Xuanluo himself didn't know if he could stand this kind of treatment.
But......
"There's a real risk here. I would like to thank Mr. Zhang for not deceiving me. Tell the truth. Zhu Xuanluo, who had thought about it for a long time. Finally spoke. "But. I thought about it. It seems that now I have nothing to do with it. There is no other way to go. It's all come to this. Even if it is understood. The road ahead is likely to be a point of no return. But I couldn't fly away. There's no turning back now. Even if I stood still. There is still no way to live. ”
Zhao Zijie's words. Although he said it in a very ordinary tone. Even when he said that. The expression didn't change in any way. It's calm. But. All three people who heard him could hear him. His words. It's very reluctant. Maybe he didn't show it. But he was definitely very reluctant in his heart. After all, it was for any one person. Faced with this situation. And when he had to make a choice that was actually very undesirable for him. Anyone will be reluctant.
"I understand how you're feeling right now." Zhang Fan said. "I don't dare to say I understand. After all, I've never experienced anything like this. But I can understand. You're reluctant in your heart right now. There is only one road ahead of you that is not very easy to take. But I've got to say something ugly in front of me. If you've gone this way. There's really no going back. When the time comes, you will regret it. But they can't turn around and leave. This. Have you figured it out? ”
"Of course I understand this." Zhu Xuanluo said. "And. Or as I said earlier. I'm free now. And as for whether it will be regretted when the time comes. It's too early to tell. But. Unless there's really no way around it. I'm not one to regret it. I think Master Zhang also understands. ”
"That being the case. That's for the best. Zhang Fan saw that Zhu Xuanluo agreed. And no more. Anyway. His words can be said to Zhu Xuanluo. As for whether he listened or not. If you listen to it, will it be executed? That's not Zhang Fan's business.
When the time comes. If Zhu Xuanluo really wants to regret it. That's not up to him. Zhang Fan: They will force him to comply. As for what method to use. But we have to wait until the time comes. The situation is treated on a case-by-case basis.
"So what should I do now?" Zhu Xuanluo asked. Since he is already planning to cooperate with Zhang Fan and them. So. Naturally, you have to make plans for the future.
"Naturally, I can't go to the capital right now." Zhang Fan said. "It's not anything else. At the very least. can't let Zhu Xuanqi see that something is wrong. It's better when we're leaving. He felt like we hadn't found anything. That's for the best. Don't make him suspicious.
"And. That genealogy. Naturally, we have to get our hands on it. But it can't be found out by Zhu Xuanqi. Although I don't know much about the situation. But I don't think he's going to be able to hold it every day. I'm afraid it's because of the wrong things he did to you back then. Even if he doesn't take it seriously in his heart. But there will definitely be a sense of guilt. It's human nature. There's nothing to think about. So. I'm afraid he's in normal times. I rarely go back to see this thing.
"Still. These are also unreliable things. There is a way that you are not afraid of 10,000. Just in case. In case it is said that he suddenly had a whim. Want to see it. The results were not found. That's the stuffing. When the time comes. If he had thought of that. There are precautions. I don't know what could go wrong. We can't afford to take that risk. ”
"Then what should we do?" Heard Zhang Fan say this. Zhao Zijie also frowned. "When the time comes, if you go back to the capital. Naturally, the genealogy had to be brought back. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to prove my identity. But in this case. There are fewer of them here. Just like Lord Zhang said. In case Zhu Xuanqi wants to see it. The result could not be found. Isn't that revealing? ”
"So. We're going to have to come up with a bag drop. Zhang Fan said. Genealogy like this. There must be something special. to show its authenticity. But. This kind of thing. I'm afraid no one will feel like a fake. And. When the time comes, Zhu Xuanqi will even look at it. I don't wonder if it's real or not. So. Let's steal it out. Just make a copy right away. Put it back again. That's it.
"Liang Chao. Our people in Chengdu. Is there a good hand at this? ”
"Your Excellency. Good hands though can't be said. But this kind of thing doesn't need to be too elaborate. If you don't look closely. It shouldn't be noticeable. Liang Chao said. As for the question of time. The King of Shu has been in the line for so many years now. There are quite a few people. But if you find a few more people to do it. It shouldn't be long either. I want to come for a day and a night. That's pretty much it. ”
"Hmm. Good. Then the matter is settled. And there is. Since we want to make sure everything is calm before we leave here. There are still some things that have to be done. There's one right now. That's the people behind you. Zhang Fan looked at Zhu Xuanluo and said. Can't let them come looking for trouble. If Zhu Xuanqi knew. Another place of flaws. ”
"Then we should have killed them sooner." Zhu Xuanluo said. "But the gang didn't stay there. Not sure where they are. What should we do? ”
"You can rest assured of that. I've thought about this for a long time. Zhang Fan said this. smiled. "This matter has been arranged for a long time."