"What do you think?" E Chongming asked everyone in the study.
Staff members Yu Huaidong and Yun Zheng looked at each other, with a twinkle in their eyes.
"Teacher! I'm afraid it's all been calculated a long time ago." Meng Lingxi suddenly said.
"Oh? How do you say that?" E Chongming asked, raising his eyebrows.
"This move is so familiar. It was Su Yizhao's handiwork." Meng Lingxi chuckled, "He always likes to risk his life and survive, just to catch him by surprise."
"Are you saying that the fire in Gongyuan was related to him?" E Chongming thought for a moment, then shook his head, "I don't think so."
Meng Lingxi shook his head, "That's not the case. What I mean is that after the fire, from how Su Shangshu and the Su Mansion acted, to the timing of his return, everything was calculated just right."
"Are you saying that they took advantage of the situation? After the fire, they could have escaped, but they had to hide just for the sake of being the Minister of Rites?"
E Chong clearly understood, but he felt it was impossible.
"But how did he know that there was a secret room there? If he didn't know it beforehand, he accidentally fell into the secret passage in the secret room, then how did he plan for his subsequent rescue?"
"This is his cleverness. Maybe it was not his plan to fall into the secret passage at the beginning, but how and when he will be rescued later was definitely his plan."
Meng Lingxi felt that Su Yizhao might not be able to do what others couldn't do.
"Yes! Sir, I also agree with Mr. Meng's words, otherwise Su Yizhao would not have got the timing just right." Staff Yu Huaidong said.
"Sir! You have forgotten that although it was found and discovered by the guards of the Military and Horse Division, all the people from the Military and Horse Division had already withdrawn at that time, and the follow-up was handed over to the Ministry of Works for processing."
E Chongming and others nodded repeatedly, and he immediately analyzed: "I have also thought of this, but the guard later explained that it suddenly occurred to him after he returned, and he felt that there was something missing before, so he went back to check."
"But this reason is too far-fetched." E Liyun also retorted.
"It's really far-fetched, but he said that his in-laws also participated in the examination this time, so he was naturally more interested."
E Chongming didn't know that this reason was far-fetched, but there was indeed no flaw in these excuses.
"Everything is coherent and impeccable. However, how many people can believe it?" Meng Lingxi said softly.
"Su Yizhao specifically waited for the matter to be discussed in the royal study, and after the emperor had made a decision, he came back at the right time. This means that someone must have conveyed the news to him, and he knew what was going on in the court."
A trace of ruthlessness flashed in Meng Lingxi's eyes. Since they are destined not to be friends, let's become equal opponents!
"What's going on in the DPRK? How do you contact him from outside?" E Chongming asked.
"Didn't you send someone to ask about the situation of those candidates before? Su Yizhao raised a toy pet. He said at the time that the toy pet could understand him. Do you think it was that toy pet that gave him the answer?
Where is he delivering the message?"
"A toy pet delivers a message? But toy pets can't talk." E Chongming shook his head, feeling incredible.
"Playing pets can't talk, but what about sending letters? As long as you think of a way, you can definitely send the message. Even if it doesn't work, you can still write the blood letter."
Meng Lingxi felt that his guess was not wrong.
When he said this, everyone thought it made sense.
"That means that he already knew that he would be rescued, so he could calmly plan the matter?" E Chongming felt that this could explain it.
"Isn't this a waste of care for other people's lives? Those who were besieged with him at that time were not only the children of the Su family, but also more than 20 other candidates." E Liyun suddenly had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and then said excitedly.
"Yes! You can imagine how desperate those candidates were at that time. How heartbroken were the families of those candidates? If he really acted like this, it would be too selfish."
Yu Huaidong also touched his hands excitedly, now is a good time!
"If we spread this news, what will those candidates think? Especially after they come out, the Su family cares about them in order to gain reputation. This is completely hypocritical!"
Yun Zheng couldn't help but get excited. If this was done, there would be unexpected results.
Apart from anything else, those candidates will definitely be dissatisfied and have a grudge against the Su family.
When Su Yizhao enters the officialdom in the future, these people may cause trouble behind his back. After all, some people are petty and will retaliate for their anger.
E Chongming looked at Meng Lingxi with admiration. Xi'er had really grown up, and his careful teachings were not in vain.
"Xi'er's insights are very unique and good."
E Chongming stepped forward and patted Meng Lingxi on the shoulder, "The most important thing in officialdom is kindness. Just like Su Yizhao, doesn't he scheme against innocent people?"
"As long as you put down those ridiculous persistence, you will always be successful. From now on, if you join forces with me, why worry about not being able to achieve success?"
E Chongming Laohuai was relieved that he had not misjudged the person.
Sometimes, the people who know you best are not your relatives, but your opponents.
Meng Lingxi looked at the incense burner in front of her, feeling a little sad that she had come this far.
One day later, Su Yizhao was preparing for Enke.
Unexpectedly, overnight, unfavorable rumors about the Su family spread in the capital, and another bloody storm broke out.
"Sir, if this matter is not handled properly, it may affect your career, and even the emperor will be dissatisfied with you."
Su Huai was full of worries. The emperor had just promoted him to Minister of Rites because of the fire.
Although the young masters came back afterwards, the emperor would not take back his words.
However, if all this is due to calculation, will the emperor be angry? There is no doubt about it.
Su Jinxun frowned. How could he not know how serious the consequences would be, but the rumors were already flying everywhere and could not be contained at all.
"Go and invite the Seventh Young Master to come over and discuss the matter." Su Jinxun told Su Huai. This matter can be big or small. I'm afraid it will get bigger and bigger.
If the matter is not resolved today, officials will definitely impeach him at court tomorrow morning. By then, the emperor will probably be in trouble and will be dissatisfied with him.
Will the emperor think that he is too calculating and difficult to control?
Su Jinxun was very worried, but after Su Yizhao learned about this, he was not worried at all.
"Grandpa, don't worry! But tonight, this rumor will be disproven."
Su Yizhao's confidence surprised Su Jinxun, "Why do you think so?"
"Because I know they will never let go of such an opportunity."
"Then have you already dealt with it?" Su Jinxun was a little surprised. It had only been half a day, but had Su Yizhao already figured out a way to deal with it?
"Of course I was prepared before. If they didn't plan on us, I wouldn't have to be so ruthless."
Su Yizhao's eyes flashed with coldness. Do you still think they are dough that has been rounded and flattened?