amaotonovel Chapter 369: The only thing we are competing for is who has the better chess move
Chapter 369: The only thing we are competing for is who has the better chess move
This time, Xiao Ling did not let Shen Yanxi wait for more than two hours like last time.
As soon as Shen Yanxi was led into the lobby, Xiao Ling walked in.
"Greetings, Your Highness." Shen Yanxi bowed.
Xiao Ling stared at him coldly, "Master Shen is really impatient."
Shen Yanxi stood up straight and chuckled, "Your Highness has lost something in his mansion, so I think he is very anxious. I dare not delay."
Xiao Ling narrowed his eyes. Such straightforwardness...
"It seems that you have made up your mind to break off relations with this prince."
"If Your Highness wants to think so, I have nothing to say. But my fiancée is still in prison, and I am really worried."
Shen Yanxi raised his head and looked directly at Xiao Ling. Without any more nonsense, he spoke directly.
"If Your Highness wants to get back what he lost, then please clear Ning Mo Zhai's name."
"If this prince does not agree, what will Lord Shen do?"
Xiao Ling's tone was so intimidating and cold that Bai Xinan, who was following behind him, couldn't help but shiver.
However, Shen Yanxi seemed unaware, and even his tone did not change at all.
"I heard that it was not easy for Your Highness to get to where he is now. You should know that you should not lose the big picture for the sake of the small."
"Losing the big for the small..." Xiao Ling's eyes were sharp, "Lord Shen, do you think that a loyal Minister of Works who surrendered to me early on is a small or big deal in my eyes?"
Although the things taken from the study involved quite a few officials, the highest-ranking one among them was no more than a minister of industry. Was Shen Yanxi really so sure that he would make the choice he wished?
Shen Yanxi straightened his back and smiled, "The Minister of Works is indeed in a high position, but now he is in a precarious situation. Your Highness will understand that a sinking ship should be abandoned and it is useless to defend it."
"Shen Yanxi!" Xiao Ling suddenly became angry.
Shen Yanxi took two steps back calmly, distanced himself, and bowed slightly.
"Your Highness, my actions today were forced by the situation. Please consider carefully. I am waiting for your decision."
After saying that, Shen Yanxi bowed and took his leave.
Staring at his receding back, Xiao Ling's eyes were filled with anger.
He used to think that Shen Yanxi was talented and capable, and would definitely achieve great things in the court in the future, and was a useful person.
But he didn't expect that the other party was much braver than he thought.
"Your Highness, what should we do now?" Bai Xinan looked at Xiao Ling nervously.
The latter took a deep breath, his eyes hardened, "Release Jiang Suining tomorrow, announce to the public that everything is a misunderstanding, and then find a scapegoat to take the blame for the crime."
"Your Highness, are we going to let this matter go? Chu Yisheng..."
"Of course, we can't just let it go like this." Xiao Ling interrupted Bai Xin'an, staring gloomily at the direction where Shen Yanxi had just left. "Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi actually dared to threaten this prince in turn. This matter must not be let go."
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"Ah!"
In the cell, Jiang Suining suddenly sneezed.
Jiang Mushi, who was dressed as a prison guard, heard the noise and quickly handed the hot tea to her.
"Sister, is this cell too cold? Have you caught a cold?"
"I'm fine, don't be nervous." Jiang Suining took the teacup, drank a few sips, looked at Jiang Mushi's outfit, and said, "If everything goes well, I should be able to leave this prison soon. You should also hurry up and leave. If someone finds out, it will only cause trouble."
Jiang Mushi took the teacup from Jiang Suining's hand and refilled it for her.
"My brother-in-law said that he has already made all the arrangements and asked me to stay in this cell with you tonight to prevent any accidents."
"Shen Yanxi and I haven't gotten married yet, so don't shout nonsense."
"It's only a matter of time." Jiang Mushi said with a smile.
Although he had accepted Shen Yanxi a long time ago, this time he really accepted him from the bottom of his heart.
He found Shen Yanxi today, worried that something might happen to his sister in the prison, but he didn't expect Shen Yanxi to arrange for him to sneak in without saying a word, so that he could see his sister with his own eyes.
It is clear that when Shen Yanxi first entered the officialdom, he was in the Hanlin Academy. Although he is now a third-rank Guanglu Doctor, he has nothing to do with the Ministry of Justice. He did not expect that he had such abilities and means. He really admired him more and more.
At that time, more importantly, Shen Yanxi really valued my sister. As a minister, he was willing to fight against the third prince for my sister, which was precious.
Looking at Jiang Mushi's expression, Jiang Suining felt helpless, but he did not continue to correct him.
He only looked at the sky through the small window on the wall, "According to the time, Shen Yanxi should have been to the Third Prince's Mansion."
"Sister, although it is a satisfying method to lure the tiger away from the mountain and use the Third Prince's leverage to threaten him, in this way, you and your brother-in-law have completely offended the Third Prince."
"Since the Third Prince attacked me and tried to threaten Shen Yanxi, there is no such thing as offending or not offending. Once you are involved in the game, it's just a matter of who has the better move."
Those who are at a disadvantage can only abandon their weapons and cede land and pay compensation.
If Shen Yanxi really carried out the Third Prince's instructions in this matter, he would definitely use this as a handle to control him in the future.
Jiang Mushi thought about it and nodded, "Fortunately, you won, sister."
"It's too early to say we've won. This matter is far from over."
"Not over yet?"
"Yes, the Third Prince will definitely not give up, and I'm afraid he will attack even more ruthlessly next time."
Jiang Mushi's expression suddenly became serious, "Sister, then you..."
Before he could finish his words, the tension in his heart suddenly disappeared when he saw the smile on Jiang Suining's lips.
"Sister, have you thought of a response plan?"
Jiang Suining smiled at Jiang Mushi, "It's just a matter of fighting back when the enemy comes and covering up when the water comes. We just need to change at the right time."
This time, Yang Manman's appearance and the other party's attempt to frame Zhou Zixia were beyond her expectations, so she changed her mind temporarily.
On her first night in the prison, the jailer who served her tea quietly approached her with a token from Shen Yanxi, saying that she could come to him if she had any questions or needs in prison. After she thought of her plan for tonight, she happened to pass the message to Shen Yanxi through the jailer.
What she told Bai Xinan before was the truth. Her target was not just Yang Manman, but Yang Manman was indeed one of the targets of her plan for tonight.
Most of the night was already past.
Think about it, the forged warrant from the Ministry of Justice should have reached the desk of the Dali Temple.
Just as Jiang Suining expected, the next day, when the morning light pierced through the clouds and sprinkled on the streets of the imperial city.
Pei Zhaozhi personally led the Dali Temple officials to knock on the door of Duke Yang's mansion...