In short, after eating and drinking, Muchuan and his party returned to their house.
As soon as he came back, Muchuan bumped into the ministers of the envoy group who had been waiting at the house for a long time.
"Hey, why do you adults have time to visit us today?"
Muchuan greeted with a smile.
"Master Mu, the King of Silla passed away. This is a good opportunity for us!"
"Yes, there are undercurrents surging in Silla now, and all the princes are trying to compete for the throne. As long as we help the prince ascend the throne, the mission will be completed!"
Seeing everyone chattering, Muchuan couldn't help but frowned.
"Everyone, this is Silla's state affairs. Isn't it convenient for us to interfere?" Muchuan said with a half-smile.
"Emergency times call for extraordinary measures. Master Mu is not a pedantic person on ordinary days."
"The queen has contacted us and she has given conditions. As long as the prince ascends the throne, Silla will directly become a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty."
"I believe His Majesty will be very happy when he finds out about this. How can we let it go!"
Hearing this, Muchuan's heart tightened. He had never thought that the queen had not convinced him and actually found someone else.
What surprised Muchuan the most was that the queen was actually willing to let Silla become a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty.
You know, a vassal state is a country at best, but a colony of the Tang Dynasty at worst.
But if you think about it carefully, if the prince loses his throne, both mother and son will lose their lives.
What does it mean to betray your country for the sake of your life?
There is no doubt that the queen has laid a big hole for Muchuan.
"Master Mu, what are you still hesitating about?"
"If you find it troublesome, just hand over the imperial seal and we will do it."
Facing the aggressive words from everyone, Muchuan couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly.
It seems that he underestimated the queen, or overestimated his status in the envoys.
In the final analysis, he is just a false leader.
Under such circumstances, Muchuan could no longer hesitate.
If it drags on any longer, I'm afraid he will be subject to numerous impeachments after returning to China, which will definitely anger Li Shimin.
In desperation, Muchuan could only hand over the imperial seal.
After receiving the emperor's seal, the ministers left with satisfaction and no intention of wasting any more time in Muchuan.
Seeing that everyone was gone, Xue Rengui couldn't help but look at Muchuan, "Master, then our plan was stillborn?"
Hearing this, Muchuan's face was also quite ugly.
He made the same mistake as everyone else, that is, he underestimated women.
If he had known that the queen was so crazy, Muchuan should have pretended to agree to her at that moment.
But it's too late to say anything. Now Muchuan can only think about reforms.
"No, we still have a chance."
Muchuan looked at Xue Rengui and said, "Even if those people get the imperial seal, they still don't have the power to mobilize troops."
To put it bluntly, this army that protects the envoys only obeys the emperor's orders.
Whatever order the emperor gave at the beginning, they would execute it meticulously to the end.
Xue Rengui was still puzzled, "But those adults only need to show to Silla that they support the crown prince's ascension to the throne, and the rest of them will not dare to act rashly again."
"indeed so."
Muchuan smiled softly and changed the topic: "But, what if the person supported by the envoy group no longer exists?"
As soon as these words came out, Xue Rengui couldn't help but be shocked.
"Master, do you want to assassinate the prince as well?"
"Master, I have memorized that place today. I can go there now."
Mu Yingchen was even more direct and had already begun to ask for orders.
It seems that Mu Yingchen enjoyed the last assassination mission, and now he is really looking forward to assassinating people again.
Seeing this, Muchuan could not help but be speechless.
He shook his head and said helplessly: "Of course we can't do this dirty work."
"I have a great candidate."
Xue Rengui's eyes widened. He suddenly remembered that the young master seemed to have conspired with the second prince when he was in the restaurant today.
I remember that the second prince's expression at that time was also quite astonished.
Could it be that the young master has already thought of a backup plan?
Thinking of this, Xue Rengui felt even more in awe of Muchuan.
The young master is as resourceful and resourceful as Zhuge Wuhou.
"Old Xue, I need you to work harder next."
Muchuan ordered: "Delay the envoys' actions as much as possible, at least let them not take any measures today."
Hearing this, Xue Rengui's face was full of bitterness.
How could he, a small accompanying captain, have such great energy?
However, a minister cannot say no, so Xue Rengui had no choice but to comply.
After assigning tasks to Xue Rengui, Muchuan did not leave Mu Yingchen idle, and also assigned her an important task that only she could undertake.
"knew."
No matter how unreliable the mission content sounded, Mu Yingchen's expression did not change at all.
The two of them took their orders and left, and Muchuan would naturally not be idle either.
He also has things he must do.
After putting on a disguise, Muchuan also left the mansion under the cover of night.
The moon and stars are sparse tonight, which seems to have some kind of omen.
That night, all the princes in Jincheng received a secret edict.
The decree was simple and clear, that is, the old King of Silla let them inherit the throne.
Few people believe this secret message.
However, the meeting place and people specified in the secret edict made everyone a little confused.
Xuanzheng Hall, the eunuch in charge.
Eunuch Jiang, the eunuch in charge, was the late king's most trusted eunuch, no one else.
Xuanzheng Hall is the most solemn and guarded place in the entire palace.
The combination of the two made all the princes believe it no matter how unbelieving it was.
If it turns out to be false, they have nothing to lose.
After all, no one dares to openly harm others in Xuanzheng Palace.
If this is true, they may regret it for the rest of their lives if they don't go.
As a result, all the princes arrived at the Xuanzheng Hall with their guards.
"Your Highness the Sixth Prince, you are finally here. Please follow me to the side hall and wait. Eunuch Jiang will be here soon."
"Your Highness, Third Prince, you are finally here, please."
"His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince"
Each prince was led by the eunuch to a different side hall to wait, but they completely missed the opportunity to meet.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Queen, why are you here too?"
Facing the eunuch's question, the queen just glanced at the man coldly.
"Why can't I come? The prince is mentally weak. If I am not here, I am afraid that someone will plot against me."
Hearing this, the eunuch sweated profusely.
The master issued a death order, and no one except the princes was allowed to enter.
"Your Majesty's words are serious, but this old slave must strictly abide by the King's decree. Except for the successor, no one without authority is allowed to enter."
At this time, an old voice sounded along with a cough.
Seeing the visitor, the queen's deep frown relaxed a little.
"Eunuch Jiang, I have put my ugly words ahead of you. If you dare to plot against the prince, I will cut you into pieces." The queen said coldly.
Eunuch Jiang lowered his head and nodded repeatedly.
In the dark night, even the queen did not notice anything strange about Eunuch Jiang in front of her.
