Chapter 268: Imperceptible
In the inner study of Prince Ding's mansion, the atmosphere has always been a little depressing.
After Han Bing finished talking about his plan with Zhu Mo, the leader of the guards, in the Jishi Temple, Xiao Tianjue and Haoxing Mingrui only nodded silently, not giving due appreciation to him for this great victory, and their faces did not show the slightest hint of joy.
Han Bing sighed helplessly and decided to try to mediate the atmosphere.
So, he turned his gaze to Haoxing Mingrui and asked with a smile: "Uncle, what kind of expression did His Majesty the Emperor have when he saw the challenge letter written by his master's pen, but he was frightened?"
Haoxing Mingrui showed a slightly stiff smile and said, "It's natural to be frightened, but it's more annoying. In the emperor's heart, he never felt that he had done anything wrong, but that others were sorry for him.
In fact, it is normal for him to think so. Once a person has absolute power, everyone in the world must bow down to him and obey his orders. After a long time, he completely forgot how to introspect. ”
"Hmph! I forgot, I've already figured out how to help him think about it!"
Xiao Tianjue clenched his fists to the side with a "click" sound, and his lips were a little trembling with anger and said: "I'm going to lock up this bastard who never knows how to introspect in Jishi Temple, and I don't want to come out again in this life!"
The reason why Han Bing provoked this topic was to hope that Haoxing Mingrui would take the opportunity to say a few jokes and describe the emperor's scared appearance at that time, so that the master, who had always been depressed, could have a good time.
Who would have thought that the uncle, who had always understood his mind best, would become so wooden at this moment, and the words he said not only did not have any effect on enlivening the atmosphere, but completely provoked the master.
Han Bing secretly pouted at his uncle and expressed his dissatisfaction.
Immediately, he took over his master's words with a smile and said, "Master's idea is very good! Just lock him up in the meditation room where you used to live, and let him guard the entrance of that underworld all day long, thinking about the name on the pillar of the protector god that he is most afraid of seeing." ”
Xiao Tianjue actually thought about it very seriously, and then nodded and said, "That's it! I originally wanted to lock him up directly in the underworld, but I was afraid that his stench would pollute the Divine Pillar!"
Han Bing grinned and said, "Although there are treasures in the world in that place, there is nothing to wrap around. Wouldn't it be too cheap for him to be starved to death early?"
"Yu'er's words are reasonable! I really can't cheapen that bastard thing! Every year on the sixth brother's sacrifice day, I go to pull him to the front of the Protector Pillar and ask him to make amends to the sixth brother!"
Xiao Tianjue patted the armrest of the Nanmu chair under him hard, and finally showed a happy smile on his face.
Haoxing Mingrui looked at his seventh uncle silently, and a wry smile couldn't help but pass over his lips.
Maybe the day when Haoxing Xiaoqi will be ousted from the throne is not far off, but no one can predict what a tragic ending it will be in the end.
During this period, I don't know how many sacrifices I have to pay?
At this time, he saw Han Bing casting a smiling gaze on him, and a sharp pain suddenly appeared in his heart.
Then he tried to widen the smile on his lips and said loudly, "That day is indeed not far off!"
"Yes, now with Zhu Mo's unexpected help, that day is indeed not far away!" Han Bing also echoed loudly.
Haoxing Mingrui smiled reluctantly, but it was difficult to continue the topic easily.
He seemed to suddenly remember something, turned his head and asked Han Bing, "By the way, Yu'er, what is the matter with the weapon of the northerners that Zhu Mo found, the ice breaking pick?"
"It was I who asked Gu Ning to find a weapon of the northerners before leaving Jishi Temple that night, and then secretly put it next to the corpses of those Ouchi guards. ”
Seeing that his seventh uncle and uncle both showed an inexplicable expression at the same time, Han Bing couldn't help but smile slyly, and then explained: "Although I couldn't be completely sure of Zheng Yong's purpose of snatching the key at that time, I really can't rule out the possibility that he has taken refuge in the north.
His operation this time was unsuccessful, and he will definitely not stop there. Once he gets the northerners involved, I'm afraid that it will be difficult for the monks in Jishi Temple to keep the key in Master Huinian's hands from being lost.
And to protect Jishi Temple, the most suitable force is the 100,000 forbidden troops stationed in the suburbs of Beijing.
But to mobilize the forbidden army to protect Jishi Temple, there needs to be a very appropriate reason. Otherwise, the emperor would never allow the forbidden army originally in the northern suburbs to go to the eastern suburbs to deploy and fortify at will.
Therefore, the attack on Jishi Temple had to be put on the bright side. Moreover, so many internal guards died in the Jishi Temple, and the people of the Zhongyi League who were ambushed outside the Jishi Temple at that time also heard the screams coming from the temple, and it was impossible for this matter to be completely covered up.
However, if the attack on the temple is revealed, the identity of the assassins becomes a very sensitive issue. If the truth of this matter is known to the world, the secret of the Protector Pillar will be in danger of being exposed.
As the heir of the Qiankun Key, I have the responsibility of protecting the Divine Pillar, so naturally I can't let this kind of situation that threatens the safety of the Divine Pillar appear. So I thought about simply referring to those Ouchi guards as northerners.
In this way, it can be said that this incident is a conspiracy of the northerners to snatch the Buddha relics. The forbidden army was naturally sent to protect Jishi Temple, but the emperor could not find any reason to oppose it.
Moreover, once the matter was pushed on the heads of the northerners, the emperor and Zheng Yong would have no chance to blame them on the Yin people, and at the same time, the Loyalty and Righteousness League would be disconnected.
In addition, if the identities of those Ouchi guards are not revealed, Jishisi can also be kept out of the matter as a matter of course, and the emperor cannot use this as an excuse to hold me accountable for the murder. ”
Xiao Tianjue and Haoxing Mingrui both nodded again and again when they heard this.
"But Your Majesty, would he doubt the origin of that icebreaker?" Xiao Tianjue couldn't help but ask.
Haoxing Mingrui smiled at this time and took the words, "The emperor will naturally be suspicious. Zheng Yong would never admit that those Ouchi guards had this thing on their bodies, and there was no need for him to hide it from the emperor.
But in the end, they could only suspect Yu'er, thinking that Yu'er was trying to exonerate herself for killing Ouchi's guards.
But even if they knew that Yu'er did it, they could only acquiesce. Because they don't want to make a big deal out of it, and if they don't get it right, the identities of those Ouchi guards will be revealed. ”
"I originally planned to let the people from Jingzhao Mansion discover that northerner's icebreaker, and then Song Qingfeng confirmed it, it would not arouse suspicion.
But then Zhu Mo got involved again, and I thought of trying to pull him over, so I deliberately mentioned those Ouchi guards in front of him.
But I'm not very sure if the commander of the guards will believe my words and make up his mind to go to Jishiji Temple to find out the truth.
So I still followed the previous plan and went to Jingzhao Mansion to transfer two head catchers to Duan Puqing.
Who knew that the development of things was surprisingly smooth, and Zhu Mo really went to Jishi Temple. And he finally agreed to deal with Zheng Yong's traitorous eunuch with us.
Speaking of which, the reason why the rather stubborn Commander Zhu was finally persuaded by me was that he should be grateful to Master Hui Nian for personally coming forward to testify for me, which dispelled all his doubts. ”
Han Bing sighed with some emotion as he spoke, remembering that the master who cultivated to a high level and did not lose his distorted temperament had specially prepared the precious Bodhi tea for himself, and a warm current suddenly crossed his heart.
However, Han Bingxuan said such a thing at this time, which really had a special intention in it.
He knew that Master had always been haunted by the fact that Master Hui Nian had abolished the meridians of his precious apprentice's body.
Therefore, he hopes to be able to subtly let the master let go of his past grievances.
Sure enough, after hearing Han Bing's words of gratitude to Master Huinian, Xiao Tianjue not only did not sink his face as before, but actually nodded silently.
Han Bing couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw it, but he didn't break it, but continued the topic: "And after this northerner blade is confirmed by Zhu Mo's mouth, it is even more convincing. Except for the Hokuto himself, no one else who didn't know would associate those assassins with the Ouchi guards. ”
At this time, he turned his gaze to Haoxing Mingrui and said, "Uncle, since we have added Zhu Mo as a big help now, can the plan to deal with Zheng Yong's traitorous eunuch be implemented?"
Haoxing Mingrui suddenly smiled mysteriously and asked, "When you came in this time, did you find any changes in this mansion?"
"It's true that there are more guards, either bright or covert, presumably they were all sent by Zheng Yong to protect your frightened fake prince, right?"
"It's protection, it's surveillance. He's trying to use my fake to force out the real thing!"
"Oh?"
The cold starry eyes flashed, and he said with a little surprise: "Isn't this traitor trying to make your uncle rebel under the banner of Prince Ding?"
Haoxing Mingrui couldn't help but smile and shook his head, and sighed: "Your kid's brain just spins fast!"