Chapter 438 This is his only chance
In Kunning Palace, Shangguan Jinglan summoned Zuo Sixian privately.
"Greetings, Her Majesty." After not seeing each other for a few days, Zuo Sixian was obviously not in good condition.
Shangguan Jinglan knew that the Bai family case was shelved and the one she feared the most was Zuo Sixian. If Bai Yunfeng was acquitted in the end, it would mean the end of the Zuo family, or at least Zuo Sixian's career.
As for herself, she had never shown up in the confrontation with the Bai family. After all, she was the queen, and Bai Yunfeng had always been very loyal, so she was not worried at all.
"Get up." She said lazily, "Why are you so anxious to see me? Is there something else going on?"
"Empress, Bai Yunfeng's case can't wait any longer." Zuo Sixian said anxiously.
Shangguan Jinglan frowned. "No one's asking you to wait. If you can find out something without torture, everyone will be happy. But if you can't find out anything, do you want me to help you?"
"I dare not." Since Zuo Sixian had come, he naturally had an idea.
He raised his head and glanced at Shangguan Jinglan quickly, then continued, "I just feel that... if it's delayed until after the New Year, and there are other obstacles, this matter will definitely be left unresolved."
Shangguan Jinglan frowned and said impatiently, "That also means that Bai Yunfeng is not destined to die. Let him go."
After all, the most important thing for her now is to kill Jing Da Ying and Yuan Xiaonian with one blow.
"Your Majesty!" Zuo Sixian was no fool. He naturally knew Shangguan Jinglan's thoughts. He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Highness cannot let Bai Yunfeng leave the Censorate alive."
Shangguan Jinglan looked over suddenly, with some disbelief in her eyes.
Zuo Sixian continued, "My Lady, this is our last chance."
"I am not the one who wants Bai Yunfeng to die." Shangguan Jinglan clenched the handkerchief in her hand, because she saw the familiar madness on Zuo Sixian's face, as terrifying as Zuo Shanzhang in the past.
She wanted nothing to do with it.
"Your Highness," Zuo Sixian looked directly into Shangguan Jinglan's eyes. "We are all in the same boat. Have you forgotten?"
"You!" Shangguan Jinglan widened her eyes in anger.
Zuo Sixian was not afraid and continued in a gentle voice, "After what happened today, I believe the emperor will rely more on Wenren Li and Fuxing in the future."
Obviously, he was threatening the queen with Wenren Li and Fuxing.
Shangguan Jinglan gnashed her teeth and said, "Zuo Sixian, you are really capable!"
"I dare not. I am only...trying to survive." Zuo Sixian lowered his head and knelt again. "As long as the Empress nods, Bai Yunfeng...will not survive this year."
Shangguan Jinglan's heart was pounding. She stood up and walked over to Zuo Sixian, lowering her voice and saying, "Zuo Sixian, do you know what you are talking about? Assassinating a general in the Censorate's prison is crazy."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will do this very secretly and won't let anyone notice anything wrong." Zuo Sixian promised solemnly.
Shangguan Jinglan was still undecided. Zuo Sixian could have done this secretly, but he came to tell her specifically, obviously to protect himself.
If Zuo Sixian was arrested later, she would have to stand up to protect him.
But as the mother of a country, once she was involved in such a thing... Shangguan Jinglan couldn't imagine it.
"Your Majesty, this is my only chance." Zuo Sixian refused to give up.
At today's ceremony, he saw Li Suining moving into the National Master's Hall and had a bad feeling in his heart.
He felt that Wenren Li and Fuxing might betray them and help Li Suining save the Bai family.
He knew that the dumpling had this ability.
Therefore, he really couldn't wait any longer. He had to take advantage of the New Year when the guards of the Censorate were the most lax, and find an opportunity to kill Bai Yunfeng and make everything a foregone conclusion.
He kept looking up at Shangguan Jinglan, refusing to let go, because he knew very well that this was really his last chance.
And as long as he insists, Shangguan Jinglan... has no choice.
Finally, after the two of them were deadlocked for a while, Shangguan Jinglan had no choice but to compromise.
She pinched her brows in a headache. "If this matter were to become known, you should know better than me what the consequences would be. By then, don't even think about asking me to protect you. I'm afraid both I and the Crown Prince would be in trouble."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will plan everything well and there won't be any mistakes." At this time, Zuo Sixian's palms were full of sweat.
"Okay, go back. Don't come to see me again until the matter is done." Shangguan Jinglan waved her hand tiredly.
Zuo Sixian left quickly.
After he left Kunning Palace, the rain outside had stopped, as if the heavy downpour just now was a dream.
The winter sun was particularly dazzling. Zuo Sixian braved the cold wind, gathered his half-wet clothes, and walked out of the palace step by step.
After the completion of the National Master Hall, the palace immediately began to busy itself with decorations for the New Year, and lanterns were hung in various palaces.
After leaving the palace, Zuo Sixian went directly to the Imperial College and met Zuo Jiali.
"Why are you here?" Zuo Jiali was obviously a little surprised, but soon changed his expression to impatience, "What's the matter?"
"Nothing, I just came to see you." Zuo Sixian looked at his brother who had lost a lot of weight. He felt a little distressed, but he didn't dare to show it.
He came here specially just to see his brother one last time.
If the assassination of Bai Yunfeng is successfully completed, then he can naturally live a good life with his brother and enjoy a life of wealth and glory.
But if the truth comes out, he just hopes Zuo Jiali can survive.
"The Chinese New Year is just a few days away..." Zuo Sixian said slowly.
Zuo Jiali didn't understand what he wanted to say, and subconsciously said angrily, "Don't worry, I won't go back to the Zuo family during the New Year. I will study hard in the Imperial College."
"Okay." Zuo Sixian nodded. "I should be in the Censorate as well."
Zuo Jiali was shocked. He didn't expect Zuo Sixian to say that.
Soon, he sneered, "Master Zuo is really busy with affairs. Why bother to take time out to come here and waste time? I also have to go study. If there is nothing else, please go back."
Zuo Sixian opened his mouth, and finally said calmly, "Okay, then I'll go back. I want to tell you in advance, Happy New Year."
After saying that, he looked at his brother carefully, then turned and left.
"..." Zuo Jiali was furious. He didn't understand how many major cases the Censorate could handle. Bai Yunfeng's case had already stalled, so what was Zuo Sixian busy with? And why wasn't he even going home for the New Year?
His eyes even turned red. That family might have broken up, and now no one wanted to go back except him.
Zuo Jiali stood there and watched Zuo Sixian's figure disappear, then he went back to read cursing.
He must study hard so that his elder brother will no longer look down on him. He must make a name for himself!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
