Chapter 249 Discussion
Long Muchuan went to the palace to meet the emperor.
"Pei Luoshu cannot stay, otherwise there will be endless troubles in the future."
The emperor glanced at him and took a sip of tea slowly.
"What nonsense are you talking about? He is now the deputy director of the Privy Council. Can you just touch him casually?"
Long Muchuan sneered.
"He is the eldest brother's son. I don't believe that the third brother didn't see it, right?"
The emperor slammed the teacup heavily on the desk, his face showing a complex and angry expression.
He waved his hand.
"Everyone, step back."
After saying this, all the servants in Yu's study left quickly.
"What are you yelling about?"
Long Muchuan took a few breaths and continued.
"Third brother, what are you going to do?"
His Majesty tapped the table absentmindedly with his fingers.
"Look how scared you are. After so many years, can he still stir up trouble?"
"Third brother, he is the crown prince. He can ascend to the throne directly with his status. He doesn't even need an imperial edict. It's legitimate."
His Majesty's face turned livid.
"Now Daye is my world, and I am the legitimate king. In this world, the winner is the king and the loser is the enemy."
Long Muchuan shook his head.
"Third brother, more than a decade has passed in a flash, but over the years, there are still many conservative old ministers who follow the lineage of the crown prince. Their power cannot be underestimated."
His Majesty sighed lightly.
"But he is my eldest brother's child, the current crown prince. How can I bear to do that to him? I absolutely cannot do that!"
Long Muchuan immediately responded.
"Third brother, you are too soft-hearted. If you don't want to send someone to do it, I have a good candidate."
"who?"
"Wen Zhiheng."
His Majesty frowned slightly.
"Him? Why him?"
Long Muchuan sneered.
"Pei Luoshu's wife, the county lord you personally appointed, used to be Wen Zhiheng's maid, and you almost married her."
His Majesty smiled meaningfully.
"Really? That's interesting."
"The Crown Prince was killed for love. Those people should just go after Wen Zhiheng. Third brother, you should try not to get involved at all."
His Majesty smiled.
"Xiao Jiu, you want Pei Luoshu and Wen Zhiheng to both lose, don't you want the fisherman to gain the advantage?"
"Third brother, after this is done, I have a condition."
"Tell me what the conditions are."
"The Lord of Yongyi County is mine."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
"Why didn't you tell me before? She was still the cousin of Lao Dongshi's family at that time."
The past was the past, and he thought it was somewhat interesting, but when he looked up Pei Luoshu and Chen Shiyi's past, he found that Chen Shiyi's life experience was quite similar to his.
They should be able to become close friends.
After all, the night Chen Shiyi rescued him, their conversation was full of mutual admiration.
How could she have gotten from such a despicable place, driven away those nasty blood-sucking worms, and climbed up to the position of county lord step by step?
Wen Zhiheng was sitting in a rocking chair in Lingyun Pavilion, reading a book. Outside the door, Qingsong came to report.
"The emperor wants you to come into the palace."
After hearing this, Wen Zhiheng lowered his eyes and thought for a long time.
"Who is this messenger?"
"He is His Majesty's personal chamberlain."
Qingsong glanced at Wen Zhiheng, seeing that he was full of suspicion, and asked in confusion.
"Grandpa, is there something wrong?"
Wen Zhiheng raised his eyes, his gaze was deep.
"You should be careful when going out recently, for fear that something serious might happen."
In Yu's study, the emperor and the ninth prince's uncle were both there.
The two seemed to have been talking for a long time, after all, His Majesty's teacup seemed to be covered with several cups.
Wen Zhiheng remained expressionless and bowed respectfully to the two of them.
His Majesty said with a smile.
"Zhiheng, I have recently encountered a difficult problem, and I want you to think of a way to help me solve it."
Wen Zhiheng said respectfully.
"It is the duty of a minister to share His Majesty's worries."
"I have found a man who is connected to the cult, but he is also an important official in Daye, so it is difficult for me to make a decision!"
Wen Zhiheng's eyes were cold.
"Cult? Are they the remnants of the evil cult from the last time in Wo Lian Temple?"
"We have only found some clues, but nothing concrete has been done yet."
Wen Zhiheng understood that this was making him the scapegoat.
"Your Majesty, I will leave this matter to you, but I don't know which important official in Daye is the remnant of the evil cult?"
"Memorial from Pei Luo, the co-director of the Ministry of Secret Affairs."
Wen Zhiheng's eyes flashed with surprise, and then became cold again.
"Lord Pei was conferred the title of Lord by the Emperor's decree upon petition of the people of Jiangzhou. It would be a bit troublesome to remove him. After all, there is no real evidence. How can we stop the people from talking?"
His Majesty is also very worried.
"Yes, this matter is very difficult. Otherwise, you would be busy with government affairs, and I would not trouble you with this matter."
Wen Zhiheng replied respectfully.
"I am willing to serve Your Majesty, but you have to get rid of Pei Luoshu. I'm afraid the news of this cult cannot be spread, so as not to cause unnecessary unrest. It is better to start from other aspects. As long as he has done something, there must be traces of inappropriateness."
The Saint smiled.
"Zhiheng's work is the best for me."
"However, I need some help."
"Okay, I'll draw 300 men from the Imperial Guard for your use."
"I obey your order."
As Deng Wen Zhi Heng walked out, Long Muchuan immediately spoke.
"Third brother, you see, I said that Wen Zhiheng would definitely take over this matter. He has been without a woman for so many years, all for the sake of Yongyi County Lord. Now that she has been taken away by Pei Luoshu, a man will not allow the person he loves to fall into the hands of others. He will definitely take this opportunity to get rid of Pei Luoshu openly."
His Majesty raised his eyebrows.
"Then I can rest assured."
Wen Zhiheng returned to Lingyun Pavilion and asked Qingsong to make tea.
He continued to lie in the chair, flipping through the book in his hand carelessly.
"Master, do you really want to deal with Master Pei?"
Wen Zhiheng replied coldly.
"What else?"
"But if the girl knew, she would hate you."
"What girl? I told you to call me Madam Pei. Remember that for the future."
Qingsong laughed awkwardly.
"yes."
"If she wants to hate me, I can't do anything about it. The emperor has given orders, and I have to obey. Do you want me to disobey his orders?"
"Your Majesty is obviously using you as a knife in his hand by doing this. The power behind Lord Pei is so complex that it can rival the imperial court."
"Well, if the king wants his subjects to die, they have to die. Even if it's not me now, it will definitely be me someday. I'm swimming in the water, so how can there be no wind and waves?"
"Your Majesty obviously did this on purpose to put you in a dilemma."
Wen Zhiheng suddenly said seriously.
"Green pine, adversity does not necessarily mean death, it may be a new life. Everything depends on human efforts."
After saying this, he put the book on a table beside him.
"Go and find Bai Songlin. Do it quietly and don't disturb anyone."
"yes."