After Lin Jue and others left, Zheng Zhixue returned to the hall and complained to Guo Xu: "How can the prince agree to him? This is obviously a delaying tactic. He does not need to consider three days at all. This is just prevarication for the prince. The prince
Can’t you see it?”
Guo Xu drank tea by himself and waved his hand: "Mr. Changqing, please be patient. I can certainly see that he is perfunctory with me. Do you think I am a fool?"
"Then you give him three days? Just force him to agree to the conditions." Zheng Zhexue patted his legs and said.
"Mr. Changqing, why are you so impatient? What I want is not just the conditions he agreed to. What I want is his willingness to submit to me. In this way, I can learn about Rong Rong from his mouth.
The secret of the relationship between the imperial concubine and that Green Dancer. This is what the king wants. This is more useful than Lin Jue giving me advice, doing detailed work for me, and impeaching Yan Zhengsheng and Fang Dunru for me.
Much more. So, I can't push him too hard, lest he develop a rebellious attitude. In the final analysis, Lu Wu is just a concubine of his. Will you risk everything for a concubine? I'm too pushy.
He may let us deal with those two people without any help, and he may even want us to kill them both. Therefore, we cannot push him, and the woman and the servant cannot touch a hair. They must be kept.
They are holding Lin Jue up so that he must face the matter squarely, tormenting him all the time. Once he agrees to be loyal to me and gets his letter of allegiance, he will have to honestly explain the inside story to me.
.At that time, he will have no choice. Do you understand?"
Zheng Zhixue stroked his beard and nodded: "It turns out that this is what the prince planned. The prince considered Zhou Xiang. However, the goal can be achieved tonight. He took the initiative to send it to the door tonight, and the prince could have gotten more words out of him.
.You can even pretend to set up a trap to kill him on the spot and force him to submit. Sometimes people need violent means to force him. I don't believe that he can be so tough with a knife on his body."
Guo Xushan said: "Since you became the chief, you have become less and less interested. Didn't you hear what Lin Jue said? My father summoned him tonight. This guy obviously told me on purpose.
Tell me, I can't touch him tonight, otherwise if he doesn't enter the palace, the emperor will send people to look for him, and he will find him in my house. He did it on purpose. This kid is a ghost, so he can ensure that he
I escaped unscathed. Originally, I planned to teach him a lesson, but my father wanted to summon him, so of course I couldn't do it. I don't know what kind of evil my father has been possessed by recently, and I didn't see anyone, so I had to summon this Lin in succession.
Sleep."
Zheng Zhixue said hurriedly: "I'm confused, but I didn't pay attention to this section. Do you think he will talk nonsense in front of the emperor tonight?"
Guo Xu shook his head and said: "How is it possible? To sue me in front of my father? Is he crazy? He will not do this unless it is absolutely necessary. He is much smarter than you think. I am worried now.
It's not whether he will talk too much in front of his father, but what he is doing by delaying these three days. He will definitely find a way to solve the problem. He is not someone willing to admit defeat. By the way, you can arrange it immediately.
Take strict precautions to prevent him from secretly rescuing people. The woman named Bai Bing under his command is quite capable. I have heard of her a long time ago. I don’t know who I heard from last time. The origin of this woman is mysterious. I need to investigate it carefully.
Cha. Changqing, you have to be careful and make no mistakes. This Lin Jue is not as easy to deal with as you thought. I'm afraid you have to mobilize all your wisdom and ability to deal with him."
Zheng Zhixue looked solemn and bowed: "Your Majesty taught me that I must be careful. I will start arranging relevant matters now. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."
Guo Xu nodded and said, "I know you will do your best."
Zheng Zhixue pondered for a moment and said softly: "I have something I don't know whether to say or not."
Guo Xu frowned and looked at him and said, "If there's anything you shouldn't say, just say it."
Zheng Zhixue said: "Forgive me, this Lin Jue...even if he is willing to serve the prince, the prince will not be able to control him in the future. The prince must not forget what he just said. What's the matter? 'Ten steps away, I am a cud dog;
"If you don't step within one step, you will become a rotten dog." He also threatened to take the prince's life. Such people have no respect for the prince and will be a disaster in the future.
Guo Xu sneered and said softly: "Don't I know this? Once my great achievements are completed, he will be killed. But now, I need to win him over to work for me. Do you understand? Mr. Changqing, you don't have to.
I’m worried, in the future when my king ascends the throne, you will be the most important contributor.”
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Lin Jue and others left Prince Huai's Mansion, walked through the dark woods, and found themselves on the dimly lit long street again. Lin Jue did not feel relieved at all. Although he did not hold much hope that he could be rescued from this trip.
Lu Wu and Xiao Hu only came here to confirm the safety of Lu Wu and Xiao Hu, but the information obtained today still made Lin Jue feel very heavy.
This heaviness does not come from the fact that Lu Wu and Xiao Hu are detained here and cannot be rescued for the time being, nor does it come from Guo Xu's naked threat, but from the news that Lu Wu and Xiao Hu learned from Lu Wu and Xiao Hu about Concubine Rong going to Jiangnan and being followed.
.This matter is not only related to the life and death of an individual, but also related to the fate of Concubine Rong, Prince Liang’s Palace, Queen Mother Wei and even herself. It is also related to the ultimate ownership of the position of the prince. It can be said that the stakes are extremely important. If
If it breaks out, it will cause violent turmoil in the imperial court. The situation of heads rolling into rivers of blood is by no means alarmist, but will actually happen.
Lin Jue didn't know how much Guo Xu and the others knew about this matter and how much evidence they had. Of course, Lin Jue hoped that this matter would always remain a secret and would not happen. But on the other hand, Lin Jue also knew that there is no forever in the world.
The secret principle. But as long as there are clues, they will always be exposed to the world. Therefore, perhaps we should make some necessary preparations for this, so as not to be caught off guard and be in a passive situation.
But right now, the urgent thing to solve is to rescue Lu Wu and Lin Hu. For this, Lin Jue has already made a preliminary plan. Since Guo Xu dares to do this with shame, then he doesn't have to talk to him about morality.
What's the point? Sometimes, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is the simplest and most direct way.
"Brother Sun, please go back to the mansion and report to the princess and the others that we have left Prince Huai's Mansion safely so that they don't have to worry at home." Lin Jue turned around and said to Sun Dayong.
"Master, aren't you going home?" Sun Dayong asked.
"I have to go into the palace. The emperor summoned me tonight. Before the second watch, I have to go into the palace to meet the emperor. Bing'er can protect me, don't worry. Thank you for your hard work, Brother Sun." Lin Jue said.
Sun Dayong nodded and cupped his hands and said, "Okay, I'll take my leave. Sir, please be careful."
Sun Dayong turned the horse's head and galloped away. Lin Jue said to Bai Bing, "Bing'er, let's go into the palace. It's almost the second watch."
Bai Bing nodded in agreement, and the two whipped their horses and galloped north.
At the beginning of the second watch, Lin Jue and Bai Bing arrived at the palace gate. Bai Bing was not qualified to enter the palace. When Lin Jue was explaining to the palace guards, several people in the palace came to the palace gate with lanterns and left the palace. The leader glanced at When Lin Jue arrived, he immediately started shouting.
"Mr. Lin, oh my, you are here. The emperor has been waiting for you so anxiously, why are you here now? If you don't come, our family will have to go to your house to find you. You are too undisciplined, even to see the emperor. Aren't you afraid of Long Wei's anger if you dare to be late? It's true."
Lin Jue recognized that it was Qian Delu, the personal chamberlain, and was overjoyed. He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted, saying: "I'm extremely sorry for the delay. I was about to enter the palace. But my wife was stopped here and was not allowed to enter the palace. Let’s discuss it with them.”
Qian Delu glanced at Bai Bing, waved his hand and said to the palace guard: "This is Master Lin's wife, why are you stopping her? Let her enter the palace."
The leader of the imperial army guarding the door frowned and said: "Eunuch Qian, this man has no official or position, and no access badge. In fact, anyone can enter the palace. We are acting according to the rules."
Qian Delu glared and said, "What's going on? I don't even care about what I said to you? Do you want me to call Zhao Yuankang to talk to you?"
The leader immediately stopped and said with a smile: "Well, since the father-in-law has spoken, he will be accommodating. There is no need to trouble the commander. If you invite him, we won't have to be scolded. However, if something happens, Father-in-law, you have to bear it."
Qian Delu scolded: "Grandson, you still want to talk. If you delay Mr. Lin from meeting the emperor and the emperor gets angry, you will have to bear it for me."
The leader rolled his eyes and ordered to rest assured. Lin Jue and others quickly walked in and walked quickly along the empty palace avenue toward the Xihua Palace. Qian Delu also complained a few words on the way and asked Lin Jue why he wanted to take him with him. It was against the rules for Madam to enter the palace. Lin Jue shut him up with just one word.
"I'm here to see the emperor tonight. My wife is an expert in medicine, so she must come with me. If nothing happens, let her do it. If there is something, she must handle it."
Qian Delu was the closest person to Guo Chong. He already knew the purpose of Lin Jue entering the palace tonight. Hearing this, he was immediately speechless.
In the warm pavilion in the back hall, Guo Chong had not rested and was waiting for Lin Jue's arrival. When Qian Delu went in to report, Lin Jue stood outside the curtain and heard Guo Chong's violent coughing and wheezing. .Obviously, Guo Chong was seriously ill.
"Where's Lin Jue, tell him to come in quickly. I'm waiting for him." Guo Chong's voice came through the curtain.
Qian Delu poked his head from the side of the curtain and waved to Lin Jue, saying in a low voice: "Master Lin, the Emperor is announcing you."
Lin Jue nodded, turned to Bai Bing and said softly: "Just wait here, I'll go see the driver."
Bai Bing hummed and sat down on the chair next to him. Lin Jue straightened his clothes and stepped into the curtain.
