Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 234 A glimmer of hope

Inside the Beilin Army camp, a handsome young man like jade sat at the desk.

The slender fingers held a bold brush, the tip of the brush danced on the rice paper, and it was unknown what he was writing.

Yue Yang strode into the tent, bowed and presented a letter, saying, "Master, this is a letter from Second Young Master Luo sent through Muxue Teahouse."

Shen Beiqi paused while writing, his eyes fell on the letter, and he noticed something strange.

He had previously warned Luo Cheng not to look for Yue Niang unless it was absolutely necessary.

Now he is delivering messages through the Muxue Teahouse.

I think there is a big change in Jiangdu City.

Shen Beiqi put down his writing brush, took the letter, opened it, and read it word by word. His expression became increasingly gloomy.

"Call Luo Jue quickly, the plan has changed!" His voice was as cold as ice.

"What happened?"

As soon as Luo Jue walked out of the tent, he heard these words. His heart sank, and he hurried into the tent to inquire.

He saw that Shen Beiqi's face was not right, and then he glanced at the letter paper spread out on the table, and turned to ask Yue Yang: "What happened?"

Yue Yang didn’t know the content of the letter, so he pointed at the letter and said, “This is a letter from Second Young Master Luo sent through Muxue Teahouse.”

"Muxue Tea House!?"

Luo Jue was surprised and immediately picked up the letter on the table.

After reading it, his expression instantly became even uglier than Shen Beiqi's.

"How dare the prince be so audacious?"

It's unbelievable!

"When has the prince not been bold and daring?"

Yue Yang said, “You forgot that he followed the instigation of Duke Liang and Prince Rui and attempted to use gunpowder to attack the imperial city!”

Luo Jue was choked for a moment.

That's quite right.

But he immediately realized, "So that's why! No wonder they didn't take any action when the news of Shen Hengzhi's death reached the city!"

According to Shen Beiqi's original plan, as long as King Rui knew that Shen Hengzhi was dead, he would have no scruples.

At that time, he would certainly encourage the prince to force the palace to rebel and fight for the throne.

All he had to do was sit on the mountain and watch the fight between the two tigers. After the crown prince had eliminated the third and second princes, he would dethrone the crown prince in the name of restoring order.

By that time, all the sons of Emperor Hongyang will have died, and he, as his younger brother, can legitimately inherit the throne.

Shen Beiqi originally planned to take advantage of the situation after Prince Rui gained power.

The gunpowder buried by the prince in the city was used to deal a fatal blow to King Rui.

Such a brilliant plan is perfect.

Unexpectedly, things turned out to be unexpected.

Emperor Hongyang fell ill, but no one knew whether it was due to illness or poison.

The only thing that is clear is that the palace is now in the hands of the prince.

Luo Jue slammed the letter on the table and said, "Now that they have occupied the palace and Xiao Wencong's whereabouts are unknown, what should we do next?"

Shen Beiqi stood up from behind the desk and paced slowly in the tent. After a while, he said in a deep voice: "Pass my order, the army advances at full speed and must return to Jiangdu City within seven days!"

Luo Jue was stunned for a moment.

Could this be a forced attack on the city?

"But...your family is still in the city! It is not difficult for the Beilin Army to capture Jiangdu City, but if they threaten Jiang Li and your aunt's lives, how will you respond?" Luo Jue reminded.

"If we don't attack the city, they will surely die!"

Shen Beiqi's eyes dimmed slightly, "Only in this way can they have a chance of survival!"

He lowered his eyes and took out a yellowed silk handkerchief from his bosom. "I believe in her. She has always been very smart. She will definitely be able to help them save their lives!"

……

Royal study room.

Xiao Wenhao sat lazily on the golden dragon throne, while Han Yunning stood beside him.

Below stood the Duke of Liang who was sentenced to death, as well as Luo Rong and the newly married Xiao Wenyuan.

Luo Cheng bowed and said, "Your Highness, now that Shen Beiqi is dead, why don't you take this opportunity to ascend the throne in one go? What are you waiting for?"

Xiao Wenhao glanced at Luo Cheng in a lazy and meaningful manner.

"How can I know? Could this be a trap set up by you and Shen Beiqi? Just waiting for me to fall into it and be doomed to eternal damnation?"

He drank too much last night and lost his mind for a moment, and almost suffocated his father to death with a pillow.

Because a few days ago, the emperor's uncle told him in detail how his father fought for the throne when he was young.

It is said that my father used a pillow to suffocate the late emperor to death on his sickbed.

As the son of his father, he naturally had to follow suit.

If Han Yunning hadn't reminded me, I'm afraid my father would have already crossed the Naihe Bridge and kowtowed and confessed his guilt before the late emperor.

Han Yunning was right. Luo Cheng loved Jiang Li so much, so how could he be loyal to me who had broken off his marriage?

Only then did the prince finally come to his senses.

"What do you mean by this, Your Highness?"

Luo Cheng chuckled, his tone a little more sarcastic, "Could it be that I have successfully used a trick to get rid of Shen Beiqi, and eliminated all the secret lines he had laid in Jiangdu City, and eliminated the Third Prince and the Second Prince for Your Highness, but now you are still questioning my loyalty? Since Your Highness doesn't trust me, why did you try to win me over in the first place?"

Xiao Wenyuan's eyes flickered as he echoed,

'"That's right. Trust the people you employ, and don't employ the people you doubt. Luo Cheng has assisted my brother for a long time. If my brother always harbors doubts, it will inevitably make people feel disappointed."

The prince smiled slightly, stood up from the dragon throne, and looked down at everyone in the hall from a high position.

"It's not difficult for me to trust you."

"Yesterday, the Imperial Guards went to the Shen Mansion, but they couldn't even enter the gate. If you are really capable, bring Shen Beiqi's mother and sister here. As long as you can find Shen Beiqi's weak spot, I will not be afraid that he is not dead!"

Luo Cheng lowered his head and said, "The Shen Mansion has masters left by Shen Beiqi. I have not been in charge of the Guard Bureau for long, and many people are still loyal to Shen Beiqi. If I let them attack their old master, I am afraid it will backfire."

"So, you don't want to?"

Xiao Wenhao's eyes were cold and stern. He narrowed his eyes and stared at him for a moment, then a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. "It seems that your loyalty is not unwavering."

"actually……"

Han Yunning took the opportunity to interrupt and said, "It would be better to bring all of them into the palace. One of Shen Beiqi's weaknesses is enough."

Luo Cheng was startled, but Han Yunning blurted out the name.

"Jiang Li."