Chapter 426: Kill Them All 2

The layout of the Zongrenfu and Tianlao is completely different.

Only the royal family can be imprisoned here.

So although it is called detention on the surface, it is actually just locking the person up in a spacious and well-equipped room and confining him to his room.

In addition, Xiao Jingyan had once told Nalancuo to take good care of King Rui.

Therefore, King Rui's daily diet and daily life were never neglected during these four years.

Following Nalancuo's instructions, the two stopped at a house shaded by a phoenix tree.

Nalancuo pointed to the lock on the door handle and said:

"Your Highness, His Royal Highness Prince Rui is confined here."

As he spoke, the host placed two mahogany trays in front of Xiao Jingyan.

One of the presentations was fine wine and delicious food.

The second one was covered with a dark cloth.

Although it was unclear what was on the tray, one could tell that it must be poisoned wine, white silk, and a dagger, the three most common things used in the palace to sentence people to death.

Nalancuo said: "Your Highness Prince Rui was born into the royal family and has lived a life of luxury. The Emperor, out of gratitude for the brotherhood, has allowed Prince Rui to have a hearty meal before he leaves. I only hope that he will continue to be rich and prosperous in the next life."

Xiao Jingyan nodded indifferently, "My royal brother is thoughtful."

Nalancuo asked: "Do you need me to accompany you and see His Royal Highness Prince Rui off for the last time?"

Xiao Jingyan waved his hand, "No need, this prince and Fifth Brother are brothers after all, and I want to give him a good send-off before he dies."

Nalancuo responded respectfully and ordered someone to open the heavy lock on the door.

When Xiao Jingyan entered, he saw Prince Rui sitting cross-legged on a warm seat, turning Buddhist beads in his hands and muttering scriptures.

He heard the noise, but he didn't even raise his eyelids and just continued to worship Buddha.

Jamel Xiao looked at him carefully.

He looked much older. He was only one year older than Xiao Jingyan, but his hair was white and his body was hunched.

He looks no different from an old man in his fifties.

The host placed two mahogany trays on the table, bowed and closed the door before leaving. Xiao Jingyan then said to King Rui with emotion,

"Fifth brother, how are you?"

The movement of the Buddhist beads in the hands of King Rui paused, and he slowly raised his eyelids to look at Xiao Jingyan.

His eyes were cloudy, and he said with a vicissitudes of life smile:

“You’re here.”

After saying this, his eyes fell on the table unconsciously.

After seeing the two conspicuous trays, he immediately understood Xiao Jingyan's intention.

So he said calmly:

"The Emperor has spared my life for four years, why can't you bear it today? What's the reason?"

His voice was a little garbled, as if he had a date pit in his mouth. Xiao Jingyan needed to distinguish carefully to hear what he said, and then he answered:

"The Dong family's occupation of Jizhou and their claim to power have been exposed. Their confession states that all of this was directed by my fifth brother. The previous dynasty did not tolerate my fifth brother's crimes. It is already a mercy of my royal brother to be able to keep my fifth brother's body intact."

Hearing this,

King Rui's eyes trembled violently.

But soon, he regained his calm expression and sneered:

"Never mind. It's only a matter of time."

He stood up and staggered to the table.

His eyes did not fall on the "dead thing" covered with black cloth, but only looked at the fresh and hot delicacies, and sat down with a smile.

He tapped the empty seat next to him with his knuckles and said:

"Please sit down. It is considered as your last journey with me."

Prince Rui took two white jade wine cups, filled them one by one, and pushed one in front of Xiao Jingyan.

"I have been alone these past few years, and now I can't speak clearly anymore."

“It’s okay.” Xiao Jingyan shook his head. “Between brothers, even with just a glance, the younger brother can understand what the older brother means.”

He raised his wine cup, clinked it with King Rui's in a dashing manner, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Hahahaha, it feels so good! It really feels so good!"

Prince Rui laughed wildly, and after a while he said, "I remember when we were young, the emperor and you and I had the best relationship. At that time, my eldest brother was still alive. We always competed and dabbled together, including the second and fourth brothers."

He lowered his eyes, exhaled deeply, and said with infinite melancholy:

"Those days, without intrigue and calculation, are really missed. Now, the Emperor's brothers and sisters are only you and me."

As he spoke, he drank another cup, his eyes fell on Xiao Jingyan, and he smiled suddenly:

"No, no, no, you should be the only one left."

"Fifth brother..."

Seeing Xiao Jingyan's sadness, Prince Rui patted him on the shoulder and said, "Why should I be sad? This is a good thing. Rather than being trapped here for the rest of my life, it is better to be free early. But what I hate most in this life is my own stupidity. I have been used by the emperor all my life, but I still foolishly respect him as my brother, trust him in everything, and protect him everywhere. It is really ridiculous."

Jamel Xiao was stunned, “Fifth Brother knows everything?”

Prince Rui sneered and nodded, "I know that I was the crown prince that my father chose, I know that my mother was killed by Xiao Jingheng, I know that I fought with the Ning family for so long, and in the end both sides suffered losses, all of which were Xiao Jingheng's good plans. Haha, he deserves to be the emperor..."

Many of the things that King Rui said were only recently learned by Xiao Jingyan from Zhao Hua.

He was imprisoned in the clan house, how could he be so well-informed?

Prince Rui saw Xiao Jingyan's doubts and said without waiting for him to speak:

"A few days ago, Concubine Hui sent me a letter at night, telling me a lot. I didn't believe it at first, but just now I heard you say that Xiao Jingheng wanted to punish me because I ordered the Dong family to occupy the land and become the king in Jizhou? Haha, he is so eager to send me to hell by making up such a story out of nothing. I have to see it clearly."

As he spoke, his eyes suddenly turned fierce, and he gnashed his teeth and said:

"Does he think that if I die, he can live a carefree life? What a foolish dream!"

He suddenly picked up the dagger on the table, walked quickly to the bed, lifted up a floor tile with the dagger, took out a key carved out of wood from underneath, and threw it to Xiao Jingyan.

"Take it, and ask a blacksmith to make a key according to the tooth marks. The Rui Palace has been sealed, but there is a secret compartment under the sixth brick at the entrance to the cellar. Use the key to open the secret compartment, and you will see a tiger talisman. It is my private army in Danzhou, numbering 20,000. They were given to me by my father. With the tiger talisman, you can command them."

King Rui's eyes were filled with anger, and he said earnestly:

"Xiao Jingheng has gone mad. If one day he can't even tolerate you... then don't hesitate and rebel against him!"

Jamel Xiao looked down at the wooden key lying quietly in his palm.

It should be that Prince Rui had memorized the appearance of the secret compartment key long ago, and after entering the clan house, he polished it out bit by bit with a piece of wood.

However, Xiao Jingyan did not accept the key, but put it on the table, and then took out a brown pill from his arms.

He handed the pill to King Rui, put it close to his ear, and whispered:

"This is a fake death drug. If you take it, you will pretend to be dead for three days. After you conceal your true identity and hold the funeral, someone will come to save you. If you are full of hatred and want revenge, you should do it yourself!"

King Rui's pupils trembled, and tears flickered in his eyes.

He held the pill tightly in his palm and said in a deep voice:

"Thank you, Sixth Brother."

"Fifth brother, don't say any more. Time is running out. Take this medicine quickly."

Xiao Jingyan turned around hastily, wanting to get some wine and let King Rui take the fake death drug and water.

But when he turned around, he suddenly felt a hot liquid splashing on the back of his neck.

He froze for a moment, then turned around.

But see......

King Rui stabbed the dagger into his heart without hesitation.

At this moment, she was looking at him calmly with a bright smile on her face.

“Fifth Brother!!”