Forty-two, Shi Weifeng
Jian Huaizhen raised his eyes and saw that Zhu Jianshen had been dragged onto the city wall by a man in white, and he knew that he should not act rashly. Therefore, she walked to Jiang Shaoheng and his entourage, and whispered to Ji Qihan, Jian Wenying, and Tang Jingran: "Brother Ji, brother, and Jingran, the three of you are guarding at the foot of the city wall outside the city, just in case you need it from time to time." β
Ji Kaihan responded with a "yes", and walked to the corner of the city wall outside the city gate with Jian Wenying, Tang Jingran, Jian Polang and Zhu Luoxue.
Jian Huaizhen said to Fang Xiao and Jiang Shaoheng: "Brother Fang, Brother Jiang, let's go to the city wall to meet that person." After she finished speaking, she turned to Mian and Ma Tiangang and said, "The city will be handed over to you, and you must not hurt the lives of ordinary people." β
"Rest assured, princess." Ma Tiangang said solemnly. Yu Mian was excited in his heart, and he also responded.
Jian Huaizhen walked to the city wall with Jiang Shaoheng and Fang Xiao. The man in white was already waiting on the city wall, and when he saw Jian Huaizhen coming up, his body trembled slightly, and he immediately regained his calm.
"Let the crown prince go, or there will be a way for you to live." Fang Yu said with a calm face and an expressionless face.
The man in white didn't say a word, just looked at the three of them, but suddenly laughed, laughing wildly and wantonly. After laughing, he said coldly: "Princess Huaizhen, Taifu Jiang, and Fang Daxia, right?" You are not in a position to negotiate terms with me. It's not that you let me live, it's that I think about whether to let your crown prince live. β
"If the crown prince has three strengths and two weaknesses, you will definitely not be able to run away. Why don't we make a deal? Jiang Shaoheng's eyes were blazing, and the folding fan in his hand shook gently.
The hands of the man in white were tightly clasped around Zhu Jianshen's neck, and he said coldly, "What do you want?" β
"You let the crown prince go, we let you go. We can not blame you for the past, and we can also promise you that we will not track down who you are. Jiang Shaoheng said slowly. Arrows are on the line, nothing is more important than Zhu Jianshen's life.
The man in white seemed to smile, and said with a hint of triumph in his voice: "Taifu Jiang's deal sounds very attractive. However, you are underestimating. After years of planning, how can you give up so easily? Since I can capture the crown prince, I am already prepared to become a benevolent person if I don't succeed. Let you know who I am and what does it matter? After saying that, he gently ripped off the face towel covering his face, revealing a young and resolute face.
Jian Huaizhen didn't recognize him. He didn't look to be in his twenties, and no one could have imagined that this person had planned a shocking plan.
"Allow me to introduce myself. In Shimitsu Shi, he is the only son of Lord Shi Hengshi. Speaking of which, I think you will know me better. Shi Weifeng said nonchalantly. The tone of his speech is somewhat similar to Ji Qihan when he was young. No wonder Xu Qixin said that she had colluded with the court officials, it turned out that the court official in her mouth was Shi Heng's son Shi Weifeng.
"You're here for revenge?" Jian Huaizhen stared at him and asked quietly.
"You can't say that. Half for revenge, half for the world. What has become of the world in the hands of your people surnamed Zhu? Rather than that, let me clean up the old mountains and rivers. Shi Weifeng's tone of voice was very relaxed, but it was obvious that every sentence was said after brewing. On the surface, he seems to be a fool. It is his frivolity that will make people underestimate him unconsciously. In fact, this man is quite scheming and knows how to distract the enemy.
"What do you want?" Jian Huaizhen thought about it a little, knowing that it would not be beneficial to talk to him more, but it was better to cut through the mess quickly.
"Sure enough, it's a refreshing person. I'll give you two options. First, collect Zhu Jianshen's body. Second, exchange the country for the crown prince. The choice is yours. Shi Weifeng said very easily, as if the result had been predicted.
In Jian Huaizhen's hands, beads of sweat appeared. Over the years, she has seen all kinds of winds and waves, and she has experienced all kinds of life and death situations, but today, it is completely different. The person she is facing today has been calculating day and night how to rob the Zhu family, and he has been calculating for six years, and every step he takes has been carefully considered.
Jiang Shan definitely can't give it to others, but how can he watch Zhu Jianshen die?
She didn't have the slightest expression on her face, but she was privately calculating how she could snatch Zhu Jianshen from Shi Weifeng's hands. They were twenty paces away from Shi Weifeng, and if they could distract Shi Weifeng, she might be able to snatch Zhu Jianshen out of Shi Weifeng's hands with one blow.
Thinking of this, she glanced up at Jiang Shaoheng, but she never thought that Jiang Shaoheng was also looking at her. Between the two eye contact, they had already exchanged thoughts.
Jiang Shaoheng delayed Shi Weifeng and said with a smile: "Shi Gongzi, you want the country of the Ming Dynasty, but have you thought about it?" Is it what you want to change? After you rule the world, there will be countless courtiers who oppose you, what will you do when the time comes? Your idea is a little naΓ―ve. Jiang Shaoheng deliberately gossiped with him, in order to attract his attention, so that Jian Huaizhen could perform light skills to save Zhu Jianshen.
Shi Weifeng tightly clasped Zhu Jianshen's throat, and his eyes wandered, as if he had already understood the thoughts of Jian Huaizhen and Jiang Shaoheng, and sneered: "The eldest princess and Jiang Taifu, it is rumored in the world that the two of them are extremely smart people. But in the second thought, why are you wasting your efforts? The eldest princess's light martial arts are of course unparalleled in the world, but after all, we are far apart, as long as you come over, the crown prince Zhu Jianshen must die first. β
Jian Huaizhen and Jiang Shaoheng didn't expect that Shi Weifeng had insight into the thoughts of the two of them in a word, and their faces changed.
Shi Weifeng continued to sneer: "As for how to manage the world, I don't have to worry about you, Taifu Jiang." At the beginning, Zhu Yuanzhang robbed the world, and Zhu Di, the father of the eldest princess, snatched the country from his nephew, didn't they all kill those who were not convinced? It is said that Fang Xiaofang's family of ten clans all died in the hands of the Zhu family. The use of dictionaries in troubled times is naturally known below, and it is not too bothered. β
Shi Weifeng's words made Jian Huaizhen and Jiang Shaoheng frightened in their hearts. Shi Weifeng is really a powerful character, he is young and thoughtful, and he has reached the point of unpredictability. In a few words, he was able to easily resolve the problem that Jiang Shaoheng threw at him, and he could also provoke the relationship between Fang Xiao and Jian Huaizhen, he was really not a good person.
Jian Huaizhen couldn't help but glance at Fang Liao, she knew that Fang Yu had always been obsessed with the original Ten Clans Public Case, and she was haunted by it. Sure enough, after Fang Yu heard Shi Weifeng's words, his face changed a few times.
Fang Xiao initially let go of his hatred for the Zhu Dynasty because of Jian Huaizhen. Back then, he and Jian Huaizhen had a relationship, but later Jian Huaizhen and Jiang Shaoheng had a relationship, and the relationship between the two finally ended without a problem. This public case was originally a matter known to the world, but now that Fang Yu was provoked by Shi Weifeng, his face really changed.
Shi Weifeng saw that his provocation had achieved initial results, and he felt a little proud in his heart, and continued: "The eldest princess and Mrs. Jiang have a good heart, and they both serve the royal family of the Zhu family. It's just a pity that Fang Daxia, who obviously has the feud of the ten clans, still works with the eldest princess and Jiang Taifu. When people all over the world mention Fang Daxia, in addition to praising Fang Daxia's benevolence and righteousness, and even ignoring the hatred of the ten clans, the rest are just saying that Fang Daxia tends to be inflammatory, knows how to see the wind and rudder, and can enjoy glory and wealth. β
Shi Weifeng's words must have been said in Fang Liao's heart, and Fang Xiao's face suddenly turned iron-blue.
"You ......" Jian Huaizhen was also shocked by Shi Weifeng's words, she pulled out the gold silk soft belt in her sleeve, and wanted to rush forward, but she couldn't catch off with a cold long sword lying across her neck, and when she looked up, it turned out to be Fang Xiao's long sword.
"Brother Fang, you ...... What are you doing? Jian Huaizhen's tone suddenly gave rise to a little chill.
"Princess," Fang Xiao's voice was a little jerky, "I'm sorry, I don't want to." I knew that Shi Weifeng was trying to sow discord between us. But...... I can't help but admit that what he said is also true. In fact, it was your father who destroyed the ten clans of our family. And you, who have lost my affection, have a good relationship with Brother Shaoheng. This hatred, all these years, I thought I could let go. But it turned out that I really couldn't. I'm sorry. β
"Brother Fang, you calm down, don't fall for the discord of others. The princess has always treated you and me equally. Are you going to hurt her? Jiang Shaoheng couldn't calm down for a while, and he was in a hurry and out of proportion.
"I've never thought of it that way, I'm not going to hurt her, I'm not going to let people hurt her! However, the Zhu family must be punished! My revenge must be avenged! Fang Xiao's voice was quite sad.
"How do you want to get revenge?" The gold silk soft belt in Jian Huaizhen's hand fluttered gently, as if she was looking for an opportunity to fight back.
Fang Xiao's sword blade was cold and stiff, and he said with resentment: "Now that the emperor is critically ill, I know that your words are true. I will ask you to immediately give an order, draft the emperor's abdication edict, and give him the throne------" Fang Yu said as he pointed at Shi Weifeng, and he said coldly to Shi Weifeng: "I am not unfamiliar with the throne, but when you ascend the throne, you have to promise me a condition." Otherwise, I will avenge myself today. β
Shi Weifeng didn't expect that a few incendiary words of his own would cause such a big change. But when you think about it, there's nothing strange about it. His father Shi Heng died at the hands of the Zhu family, and he hated the royal family to the core, not to mention that Fang Yu died in the Ten Clans? What's more, Jiang Shaoheng has a hatred for him, and the hatred he has accumulated in his heart suddenly erupts, which is also expected.
"Okay, I promise to cooperate with you, whatever conditions you want, just put it forward." Shi Weifeng agreed very happily.
Fang Yu nodded, his face gloomy: "I want you to hand over the Zhu clan royal family to me to deal with." Otherwise, we don't have to negotiate anymore. β
"What's so hard about that? I'll leave it all to you. The Zhu family has a deep hatred with us, and if you want to take revenge, I naturally have no reason to obstruct you. Shi Weifeng sneered.
Fang Xiao turned around and shouted loudly to the city, "Stop it." The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince are now in our hands, and all of them have laid down their arms. β
The people under the city looked up, and found that Fang Yu had actually kidnapped Jian Huaizhen, and they didn't understand what was going on. They were hesitating and didn't know what to do, Shi Weifeng choked Zhu Jianshen's hand, and with a little force, Zhu Jianshen, who was in pain, screamed loudly.
Jian Huaizhen had no choice but to say, "Stop." β
When the people in the city heard Jian Huaizhen's order, they had to stop and wait for her to continue to give orders.
Fang Yu looked down at the city, and saw that the city was full of Jian Huaizhen's people. He raised his head, pondered for a moment, and said to Shi Weifeng, "Shi Weifeng, we should leave here first." As long as we have hostages in our hands, there is nothing to fear. β
Shi Weifeng also looked down at the city, and the other party's few words agreed. In fact, he never thought of confronting Jian Huaizhen and the others so quickly. Zhu Jianshen was taken out of the secret room by Wan Zhenniang, which was really unexpected to him. He originally sent Li Kaishun to lead people to ambush at the city gate, and as soon as Zhu Jianshen and Wan Zhenniang appeared, he arrested them back. He had no way out, so he had to hold Zhu Jianshen hostage and threaten him.
Fang Yu held Jian Huaizhen hostage and took a few steps closer to Shi Weifeng. He said solemnly to Shi Weifeng: "Now that there are many people at the city gate, we walked along the opposite side of the city wall, and when we walked out of the chaos, we jumped off the city wall and fled with them first. β
Shi Weifeng admired his thoughtfulness. However, he has always been thoughtful, so the other party said, "You go first." β
"You doubt me?" Fang Yu said dissatisfied.
"That's not it, the so-called suspicious people don't need to be used, and the employment is not suspicious. But Fang Daxia, you and I haven't known each other for too long, so it's better to be careful. Please. Shi Weifeng said with a grin.
Fang Xiao snorted angrily and walked forward with Jian Huaizhen. Shi Weifeng clasped Zhu Jianshen's neck tightly with both hands, watching him walk step by step.
When Fang Xiao passed by him, the long sword that was in front of Jian Huaizhen suddenly lifted, and Jian Huaizhen rose in the air, and the golden silk soft belt swept away towards Shi Weifeng. At the same time, Jiang Shaoheng, who had been behind without speaking, quickly punched out the folding fan in his hand, hitting Shi Weifeng's throat.
"You ......" Shi Weifeng was shocked, and Jian Huaizhen's golden silk soft belt and plum blossom needle had already hit his palm. At this moment, Jiang Shaoheng's folding fan also arrived in front of him. He had to lean over and dodge the folding fan. At the same time, Fang Xiao's long sword was also across his chest. He roared angrily and pushed Zhu Jianshen beside him down outside the city gate.
A few people who had been waiting under the city wall for a long time saw Zhu Jianshen being pushed down, so they went to pick it up. Tang was shocked to get the true biography of Jian Huaizhen, and also threw a white streamer from his sleeve, rolling up Zhu Jianshen who fell in mid-air. Tang jumped up, caught Zhu Jianshen, and landed lightly on the ground.
Zhu Jianshen fell from the city wall, originally thinking that he was dead. Who knew that Tang was like a beautiful fairy, falling from the sky and saving his life. Tang Jingran was quite similar to Tang Yuncao, his complexion was overwhelming, Zhu Jianshen had never seen such a beautiful woman, and he forgot to be afraid for a while, and looked at Tang Jingran in a daze and couldn't speak.
Tang was shocked only when he was frightened, so he comforted softly: "Don't be afraid. You're fine. Zhu Jianshen nodded vigorously, and a different kind of emotion suddenly appeared in his heart.
And on the city wall, the injured Shi Weifeng, leaning half-leaning on the edge of the city wall, hatefully said: "You colluded? β
Jian Huaizhen, Fang Xiao and Jiang Shaoheng glanced at each other, and immediately looked at each other and smiled. Jian Huaizhen said softly, "You are wrong. We didn't collude well, but you underestimated our love for more than 30 years. β
"Your mistake is that you are too confident and too rampant. Thirty years ago, I hated the Zhu family, and to this day, I don't have a good impression of the imperial court. However, if you seek to usurp the throne, the world will be in chaos and the people will be displaced. Shall I take all the people of the world to mad with you? Fang Xiao said lightly, still unable to see any expression on his face.
"Your strategy was foolproof, but it's a pity that you are too self-conscious. Your failure is doomed. Jiang Shaoheng sighed.
"Good! Good! Good! Lose at your hands, I'm convinced! But don't be too complacent, someone will clean you up for me! Definitely! Definitely! When he had finished speaking, he fell headlong against the wall.
Jian Huaizhen stood in the wind, the west wind blew her long hair, she shook her head and said, "It's a pity." If Shi Weifeng hadn't been blinded by hatred and power, he would have been an excellent child. β
"People must learn to let go, and only by letting go can they forgive." Jiang Shaoheng said thoughtfully, and after speaking, he glanced at Fang Yu meaningfully.
Fang Xiao looked at the distant place and said slowly: "Let go, only then can you forgive." Forgive others as well as yourself. β
Jian Huaizhen walked down the city wall with Jiang Shaoheng and Fang Liao, and Ma Tiangang came to the palace with Yu Mian to say: "The eldest princess of the emperor, Shi Weifeng fell off the city wall and died, and the rest of the remnants of Li Kaishun and others have been captured, and the eldest princess is also invited to fall." β
Jian Huaizhen bowed, walked to Zhu Jianshen's side, and saw that he was unscathed, so he was relieved. She gently patted Zhu Jianshen's shoulder and said, "Shen'er, you have suffered." β
"Aunt Taihuang, it's the grandson who is not good, and he only experienced the catastrophe of nine deaths and a lifetime when he left the palace without permission, and the grandson will not dare in the future." Zhu Jianshen recalled all the things he had experienced in the past two months, and couldn't help but cry like rain.
Jian Huaizhen was also quite happy when he saw him grow, and said: "Your father is sick in bed, if I can see you go back safe and sound, I will be very happy in my heart." Don't mention the past again, after you return to the palace, you must be filial to your father. You know what? β
"Grandson obeys the royal aunt's edict." Zhu Jianshen said sincerely.
"Alright. You ordered someone to bury Shi Weifeng, and who else was involved in the disappearance of the crown prince, you must find out clearly. Mian'er, this errand will be handled by you and Master Ma. Jian Huaizhen turned around and said to Mian.