Chapter 403 The Holy Son of Miao Territory is Bewitched by the Villainous Cult Leader (41)
Faced with the death stares of General Ren and Ji Jingchi, Gu Shixian simply smiled faintly and said, "Don't look at me like that. This is also part of the plan."
"And don't you already know that? In any case, you're a sitting duck. If the people in Prince Qi's and Consort De's camps want to rebel, the first thing they'll do is control you. It's better to let this fire burn even brighter, since you won't die anyway."
Ji Jingchi was speechless. If it weren't for the fact that this person and he shared a common enemy, he would have really wanted to go on strike.
Using him as a live target to draw fire—it's amazing they even thought of that.
General Ren smiled and poured a cup of tea for the two of them. "You two are young yet courageous and resourceful. It is Jing Chi's good fortune to cooperate with you."
Looking at General Ren's smiling face, Gu Shixian felt a little uneasy.
If I had known, I would have brought the money with me.
This person's smile is exactly like Qianqian's when he's scheming to take advantage of other people's money—equally insidious and cunning.
"However... Jing Chi has just escaped from the palace, so why don't you two tell us about your plans first? That way we can be prepared, right?"
"General Ren is right. If I send someone to spread the news that the dog emperor was not poisoned, do you think Consort De will still be able to sit still? She was the one who poisoned him in the first place. The fact that the dog emperor was not poisoned clearly shows that she poisoned him. If I were her, I should find a way to really kill the dog emperor and preferably get the edict of succession."
Consort Shu was naturally also thinking about how to kill the dog emperor. Compared to Consort De, Consort Shu, who was backed by the Yun family of Miaojiang, was the easiest to deal with the dog emperor.
But right now, the biggest obstacle standing in their way is you, Ji Jingchi. I guess they might temporarily join forces to deal with you.
After all, you are the crown prince. Even if there is no decree of succession, you are still the rightful heir to the throne, and the other princes will naturally have to step aside.
Therefore, they will try to kill you first, and then fight amongst themselves. Why don't we do as they wish? You can fake your death to escape, and after they fight to the death, you can then stalk the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
"That way, you can use the pretext of avenging your father, and since there are only three princes in total, even if you don't want to ascend the throne, those ministers will beg you to do so. You'll have both fame and the throne—isn't that wonderful?"
After Yu Sheng finished speaking gently, both General Ren and Ji Jingchi, the uncle and nephew, were stunned.
Although there are faster solutions, none are as good as this one, which allows one to seize the throne almost effortlessly and gain a good reputation.
The two men looked at Yu Sheng with a hint of wariness.
Fortunately, this person was on their side. If they were enemies, Crown Prince Ji Jingchi would probably have been deposed long ago.
Such a scheme can only be described as cunning and shrewd.
General Ren sighed with admiration, "The Holy Son's plan is truly brilliant. However, I heard from the Holy Son that the Yun family of Miao Jiang might make a move against you?"
Yu Sheng nodded. "The reason why the Yun family cooperated with Prince Qi was twofold: first, to find a way to seize power from me; and second, to use Prince Qi's power to consolidate their own position. If Prince Qi were to ascend the throne in the future, who in the entire Miao region would dare to disobey the Yun family?"
However, they might be disappointed. I'm not so easily fooled. I hope they have the chance to outwit me and also to return alive.
I imagine they'll make their move on both of us at the same time. They won't let Gu Shixian stay by my side, and Gu Shixian listens to almost everything I say and stays by my side almost constantly. So, they'll definitely try to find a way to make me willingly go to see them alone.
Let me think, they'll probably use the other half of the sacred decree from Miao territory as leverage.
Yu Sheng took a sip of tea, carefully examining the teacup in her hand. "What a pity, I'm not planning to take the bait."
If he really takes the bait, then the rest of the plan will be difficult to continue.
Once he falls into the trap, there will only be two outcomes: he will kill everyone in the Yun family, and once the Yun family is gone, things will not be able to continue.
If he were to let the Yun family go, Elder Yun, with his intelligence, would surely be puzzled.
The subsequent plans are very likely to be discovered.
Therefore, the best course of action now is for him not to take the bait. This way, the Yun family will obediently enter the game, and everything else can proceed.
The uncle and nephew were once again amazed by Yu Sheng's scheming.
Yu Sheng raised an eyebrow, seemingly puzzled by their agitation. "Why are you all so surprised? Isn't this something anyone with a brain could figure out?"
The uncle and nephew: "..."
They finally understood why Gu Shixian and Yu Sheng were together. It wasn't without reason; one was a big devil, the other a little devil, and both of them had poison in their mouths. It would be an injustice if they weren't together.
General Ren and Ji Jingchi felt as if they had been stabbed repeatedly in the heart.
Being attacked by two people in a row, unless you have a very strong heart, you would really be poisoned to death by their words.
Gu Shixian took Yu Sheng's hand and glanced at the uncle and nephew with a mocking tone, "You know they're both brainless. Anyone with a brain would understand our next plan and wouldn't risk being discovered by leaving the palace."
Ji Jingchi: I feel like I've been subtly insulted.
"So, now that you know the plan, can Sheng Sheng and I go back?"
His precious time together as a couple was ruined by these uncle and nephew.
"Of course, you two take care. Old Du, you can take Master Gu and the Holy Son back."
General Ren couldn't wait for the two of them to leave. If they stayed any longer, he felt his heart couldn't take it.
The two turned and left.
But when Gu Shixian reached the entrance of the secret passage, he suddenly paused, turned around, and walked back.
Gu Shixian's return left General Ren and Ji Jingchi both puzzled.
Why is he back again? What's he up to?
“General Ren’s tea is very good,” Gu Shixian said confidently, extending his hand to General Ren.
General Ren: "..."
So it was because of tea.
"Old Du, go and pack all the freshly brewed tea for Master Gu."
Old Du left in silence, and returned with a packet of tea in his hand.
Gu Shixian, carrying the tea bag, curled his lip in disdain.
He tossed the tea bag in his hand, then casually remarked, "I didn't expect General Ren to be so generous!"
General Ren: "..."
He knew what Gu Shixian meant, but he had no more tea left. This tea was worth a thousand gold coins per ounce, and he usually couldn't bear to drink it. Now, Gu Shixian had his eye on it, and he hadn't left any for himself.
"Master Gu, this is this year's new tea, worth a thousand gold coins per tael. I myself am reluctant to drink it, this is really all we have left."
"Alright, I'll be going then."
Gu Shixian left with his spoils. Along the way, Yu Sheng couldn't help but ask him, "Do you like this tea?"
Gu Shixian smiled and said, "I don't like it that much, but I saw that you like it quite a bit, so I asked General Ren for some."
Old Du, who was leading the two, rolled his eyes in the dark passageway.
Do you want some? Do you have some?
That's clearly all of it, okay? And you still think it's not enough!
Yu Sheng was taken aback, not expecting this reason.
He did seem to have drunk a few extra sips at the time, and he never expected that such a subtle action would be remembered by Gu Shixian.
"Wife, aren't you touched?" Gu Shixian leaned closer to Yu Sheng, and while Yu Sheng was wondering whether she should hit him with her left or right hand, Gu Shixian suddenly kissed her.
Old Du, who was in front of him, paused, almost unable to bear the sight of someone so obsessed with love.
He quickened his pace, and if he listened carefully, he could still hear Old Du muttering, "This is truly unbelievable. I never imagined that the leader of the Sun-Embracing Cult would be like this in private."
"I'm still here and this is happening, what would happen if I weren't here?!"
Old Du couldn't even imagine how love-struck Gu Shixian must be.
Anyway, Lao Du felt like he was being pelted with dog food by this display of affection.
888: Who can argue with that? Gu Shixian is such a hopeless romantic!
Yu Sheng glared at him and pinched his waist hard with her right hand. "Gu Shixian, you better behave yourself. There are still people around."
He raised his eyebrows at Old Du's receding figure.
Gu Shixian nodded.
But what he was really thinking was: Does my wife mean we can do it when no one's around?
888 and Yu Sheng: I'm so rude to you! Do you have to be so shameless?!
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