Volume Six: The Peaceful Case of Jing'an Chapter One Hundred and Sixty-Six: Context
When leaving Tiangongfang, Duan Ming already had a clue about this matter.
According to Duan Ming's judgment, this matter is actually very simple.
The mastermind behind the scenes knew that Zhao Kongcheng had developed black gunpowder, and also knew that the mastermind behind the royal family was in Chongming Palace.
Therefore, the other party strengthened the concept of Chongming Palace in Zhao Kongcheng's consciousness.
In this way, when Zhao Kongcheng needed to do experiments, the first thing he thought of was Chongming Palace.
With Zhao Kongcheng's experiment, the royal family's "trump card" was either dead or injured.
Immediately afterwards, the other party took action and directly implicated five major cases with King Jing'an, which aroused the royal family's fear of King Jing'an and took the opportunity to attack King Jing'an.
From the beginning to the end, the mastermind behind the scenes did not show up directly, but he used conspiracy to directly set up an overall situation for King Jing'an.
Since ancient times, conspiracies are easy to break, but evil schemes are difficult to put down.
After all, conspiracies are based on tricks, and scheming is based on the heart.
Conspiracies cannot be exposed to light. Once the "loopholes" of the conspiracy are found, the conspiracy's layout can be directly shattered.
But the conspiracy itself lives in the "sunshine", and the loopholes are really there for everyone to see.
But maybe for some reason, even if everyone can see it, they have to jump in.
Just like "Two peaches kill three people", "Tweet the favor order", etc., precisely because they point directly at people's hearts, almost no one can break them.
Of course, this does not mean that conspiracy is much better than conspiracy. If the target of conspiracy has a perfect mind and has no flaws, then conspiracy will have no effect.
Take "two peaches kill three scholars" as an example. If one of the "three scholars" does not fight for it and does not care much about honor, then this conspiracy will have no effect and cannot make them kill each other.
The situation today is also the same, with many loopholes.
For example, why did these five people coincidentally report that King Jing'an was rebelling at this time?
For example, how credible are the letters between Yu Chen and King Jing'an and the testimony of King Guangsheng?
For example, even though everyone already knows that the mastermind behind these things is the Immortality Cult, why not deal with the Immortality Cult instead of dealing with King Jing'an?
These things cannot withstand scrutiny, but Your Majesty does not need to scrutinize them either.
Once King Jing'an rebels, His Majesty will simply not be able to accept the loss.
Therefore, no matter whether the matter is true or false, it is the best thing to control King Jing'an first.
What Your Majesty wants is nothing else but peace of mind.
Thinking of this, Duan Ming breathed a sigh of relief.
If this is the case, I'm afraid King Jing'an won't be in danger.
But Duan Ming can't just ignore it, after all, no one knows what the mastermind behind the scenes will do next.
There is no guarantee that the mastermind behind the scenes will not make a killing move and directly kill King Jing'an.
"Mr. Duan." Standing at the door of Tiangongfang, Xu Shizhong observed Tiangongfang behind him vigilantly.
When he was about to leave, the attitude of the people in Tiangongfang really worried Xu Shizhong, fearing that they would come out and kidnap Duan Ming back.
"What's wrong?" Duan Ming recovered his thoughts and looked at Xu Shizhong.
"Do you want to go to the Imperial City Division again?" Xu Shizhong asked: "According to what Mr. Zhao just said, the guards you meet in the palace are probably from the Imperial City Division, right?"
"No need." Duan Ming shook his head and said in a deep voice: "It's been so long. Even if we bring that person to Zhao Kongcheng, I'm afraid Zhao Kongcheng won't recognize him."
"Besides, even if Zhao Kongcheng recognizes it, what will happen?"
"No one interfered with Zhao Kongcheng's choice, and Chongming Palace is uninhabited. This is something that many people in the palace know."
"So, what mistake did they make?"
"But, that person must be a spy of the Immortality Cult." Xu Shizhong said.
"There are many spies in the Immortality Sect, how can we kill them all?" Duan Ming shook his head: "The biggest role of such a person should be to say the right words at the right time."
"And when this sentence is finished, such people generally have no effect."
"Instead of trying to find this person, it's better to focus on more important things."
"I understand." Xu Shizhong suddenly realized.
Soon, Duan Ming and the others returned to the Mirror Division, but the atmosphere in the Mirror Division was very strange at this moment.
As soon as they entered the hall of the Mirror Department, Duan Ming and others saw Xing Qianqiu sitting on his seat with a gloomy face.
"Old Xing, what's going on?" Duan Ming asked in a deep voice.
"Isn't this a good thing? What's your expression like?" Duan Ming asked.
"However, due to Wan'er, His Majesty requested that I not be allowed to participate in anything related to King Jing'an again." Xing Qianqiu said solemnly: "At least, I can no longer use the power of the Mirror Division to help you."
"That's all." Duan Ming smiled and waved his hand: "Originally, the Mirror Department didn't help me much, as long as it can maintain order."
"..." Xing Qianqiu and Xu Shizhong clenched their fists and looked at Duan Ming.
"Mr. Duan." Qing'er also stood beside Duan Ming and whispered, "What you said seems a bit offending."
"Haha, I'm sorry." Duan Ming said hurriedly: "But I had expected this."
"Your Majesty must have his own considerations."
"After all, if Princess Wan'er is betrothed to you, then you will be regarded as the uncle of Prince Jing'an. In order to avoid danger, you will never be allowed to participate in this case again."
"Otherwise, even if you find something, it will be difficult to resist the public opinion in the court."
"Mr. Duan expected it?" Xu Shizhong was stunned: "Then why do you still..."
"What else? Why don't you stop Lao Xing?" Duan Ming shook his head: "Princess Wan'er's affairs are the most important. Even if we lose the help of the Mirror Division, we must first rescue Miss Wan'er. This is good."
"Mr. Duan, what are your plans next?" Xing Qianqiu asked.
"What are my plans? I want to visit Prince Jing'an's Mansion at night!" Duan Ming said in a deep voice.
"But, didn't you say before..." Xing Qianqiu looked at Duan Ming doubtfully.
"Indeed, I said it. It was as difficult as climbing to the sky to get in before." Duan Ming smiled and took out a small cloth bag from his arms: "But now, it is not possible to lure the people inside in a short time.
What a difficult thing."
"What is this?" Xing Qianqiu became even more confused.
"Black gunpowder." Duan Ming said: "As long as I purify it a little more, it won't be difficult to make some big noise."
"As long as the movement is big enough, those in Jing'an Palace will definitely not be able to sit still."
"Tune the tiger away from the mountain?" Xing Qianqiu nodded: "Okay, I will go with you tonight."
"Your Majesty does not allow you..." Duan Ming looked at Xing Qianqiu.
"You were invited by me, and I will protect your safety." Xing Qianqiu said, "What does it have to do with King Jing'an?"
