amaotonovel Chapter 159 Suspicion
Chapter 159 Suspicion
"If you then frame Bei Rong, do you think your Xiao Rong can still be protected?"
Yes, that's definitely true. Because of that sentence, he changed his opinion of the short woman in front of him.
She certainly doesn't look as ordinary as she does.
"Are you Wu Chengji's strategist?"
"No, they are family. Your Highness Zeyun should rest well in the carriage. By the time you wake up, you will probably already be in the capital."
She got out of the carriage and rode off on a horse with Chu Qiu.
Even though there were extra horses, she insisted on squeezing onto one horse with Chu Qiu.
After all, she felt it was unsafe to be with people from other countries.
After cleaning up the mess, the guards also had to leave, remaining in the shadows as they followed.
On the surface, this means that only she and Chu Qiu are left in the same camp.
Prime Minister's Mansion
Wu Chengye and Sima Zongcheng sat together again, their hands gripping their teacups.
They didn't expect Qi Zeyun to personally lead the group there so easily, and there's still no word coming back.
Just as they were thinking this, someone sent a message back. The person who sent the message was trembling with fear and dared not look at the two of them.
The aura emanating from the two of them was simply too cold.
"Your Highness, Prime Minister, Qi Zexuan has been captured by Wu Chengji's men and is currently on his way back to the capital. What should we do?"
"He's just a travel guide. The real agreement we reached is with Emperor Xiao Rong. If we can save him, we will; if not, then so be it. Let's not cause trouble for ourselves later."
"How could he be such a reckless and useless person!"
"Men are indeed unreliable; our plan to transport the weapons out will proceed as scheduled."
"We'll make our move during the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet. At that time, if there's trouble in the palace, we won't have time to deal with matters on the border."
"What does the Prime Minister mean by 'take action'?"
"of course……"
They whispered to each other, then exchanged a smile.
The journey back to the capital was quite peaceful.
It's unclear whether Wu Chengye gave up or not, but he didn't send anyone to rescue Qi Zexuan.
Because they were not far away, their strength had almost recovered by the time they entered the capital.
The common people were also curious about these strange people, but they just joined in the fun and left after watching for a while.
Wu Ziyan arranged for them to stay at the diplomatic guesthouse.
Then other officials in charge of foreign affairs came to handle the matter.
After all, Xiao Rong's pilgrimage was public, so it was definitely handled by the two countries and had nothing to do with her.
Huang Ziliang also learned that Sima Zongcheng's real partner was actually the emperor of the Xiao Rong Kingdom.
Those who sit in that position are somewhat ruthless and disregard family ties!
What does losing a son or daughter matter? He's in his prime; he can have more children and raise more.
Now, in the Wu Dynasty, Qi Zexuan and Qi Zeyun have become the targets of public criticism.
When Wu Chengye returned from the Prime Minister's residence, she found Huang Ziliang sitting in her study, tidying up her desk.
He seemed to be looking at something, his brows furrowed, indicating that he had always harbored suspicions about Huang Ziliang.
However, this face has repeatedly absolved him of suspicion.
Besides, the schemes he offered her time and time again were very useful, so she didn't want to doubt him.
It was during her visit to the Prime Minister's residence today that the words the Prime Minister spoke to her kept reminding her of the importance of these words.
List out all of Huang Ziliang's deeds and connect them together.
It's as if every time they're about to do something, news of it leaks out.
This made her suspicious, but when she went inside, everything seemed normal.
She gazed at him tenderly: "Ziliang, what are you doing in my study?"
"Your Highness Chengye's desk looks a bit messy, so I thought I'd tidy it up for you."
He looked up and gazed into her eyes with those clear, bright eyes.
He walked over and grabbed Huang Ziliang's chin with both hands.
If you carefully touch and feel it with your fingers, it feels as if there is a layer of fake skin on your face.
Her heart trembled slightly, and her eyebrows furrowed tightly: "Ziliang, tell me, who are you!"
"Huang Ziliang!"
"What's your purpose in getting close to me!"
"It was Your Highness who approached me first. What does it have to do with Ziliang?"
He roughly knew that Wu Chengye probably suspected his identity, but he couldn't panic at this moment.
"Does Your Highness doubt my identity? Are you saying that Your Highness visited the Prime Minister's residence today, and what did the Prime Minister and Your Highness discuss?"
"If you doubt me, you can execute me immediately. Why bother questioning me?" he smiled gently.
"Ziliang! I advise you to tell the truth!"
"Ziliang's words are all true!"
"But you didn't tell me you knew Wu Ziyan!"
When he said those three words, his eyes still darted away.
Logically speaking, Mo Baiyun should have already handled these messages properly.
It seems there are no secrets that stay hidden forever. Perhaps he was exposed when he went out to get the antidote last time.
"Are you referring to the Fourth Prince?"
"Hmph, Fourth Prince, how laughable."
"So, you know her? What's your relationship with her?"
Yes, but what is his relationship with her? I really can't answer that.
Let's say it's a debt of gratitude for being recognized and appreciated, or a debt of gratitude for saving one's life.
He bit his lip: "Your Highness Chengye, if you want to win, please listen to what I have to say next, First Prince and Fourth Prince."
Wu Chengye never expected Huang Ziliang to remain so calm at a time like this.
He spoke as if he were still on his own turf, yet his schemes, time and again, truly helped her.
What harm is there in listening to him again this time?
Even if he knew Wu Ziyan, so what? She was willing to have that face by her side.
"You said."
"When the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet arrives, my husband and I will go. If I were to poison one of the princes..."
"And I am the Fourth Prince's person, do you think the Empress would still be fond of either of them?"
Poisoning someone at a chrysanthemum appreciation banquet isn't just a capital offense; it's gambling with your own life, and whether you win or lose, you die!
"Furthermore, Your Highness, you could give me a toxic antidote that would cause my intestines to rot and my stomach to burst, preferably one that would kill me within 20 days. Then there would be no way to prove it, and who could say that I am your man?"
“I will definitely admit in the main hall that I am the Fourth Prince’s man and have nothing to do with the Prince.”
He listened without blinking, constantly talking about his own life and death as if he were referring to someone else's name.
His heart still ached intermittently, and she loosened her grip on Huang Ziliang's chin slightly.
"Ziliang! When did I ever say I wanted you dead?"
"If a strategist arouses the master's suspicion, it is better for him to die, otherwise it is worse than death."
"For the next two days, you must stay in the manor and not go anywhere. If I find out you've gone out, you'll really be dead!"
She gently removed her hand from his face, knowing the answer already.
But her feelings were real. Sometimes I really think I'm stupid. Why can't I get over that face?
Or does he prefer people who obey him?
He disliked all those who rebelled against him. As he walked, he was thinking about this when he bumped into Sima Lingyu.