You dog, are you kidding me?!
A typhoon passed through Ren Xuan's mind, but in the end he obediently went back with Lu Xiyun.
Tsk, Lu Xiyun actually stepped forward and offered to vouch for him. If he ran away again, wouldn't he be playing the king bomb as a pair?
The question is, how do we explain this?
Qin Huaizhang was the one who stabbed him. His record can be checked, and the mess he made involves the Lu family.
If you can’t explain it clearly, then don’t explain it!
It was an old story from many years ago, and Ren Xuancai didn't believe that any evidence could be dug up.
Ren Xuan decided to change his ways - he decided to show his loyalty in a big way.
The fourteen chairs in the big tent are occupied by the top bosses of Yunzhong Shuai Suo.
This small meeting was of quite high standard.
Ren Xuan met Lu Xingchuan's questioning gaze and sighed softly:
"This is a matter of years, and I know I am powerless to confess it. I wanted to just leave."
"However, considering what the prince said, if I leave without telling you, it will only increase suspicion."
Ren Xuan suddenly drew out his sword, held it across his neck, and acted out a show of righteousness.
"If Your Highness does not believe me today, I will die to prove my innocence."
At times like this, popularity is the real king bomb.
Jiang En was a good friend. He knelt down before the tent and burst into tears. "Your Highness! Lord Lu tortured him severely, yet Lu Wenzhong made false accusations without hesitation! This is absolutely unbelievable!"
Yue Anshan also said nothing, clasping his fists and kneeling, "Your Highness, Ren Xuanta has absolutely no second thoughts about you. I am willing to guarantee this with my life."
In an instant, all the generals under Ren Xuan's tent who were on good terms with him knelt down.
The scene suddenly became spectacular.
Lu Xiyun was frightened by Lu Xingchuan's murderous aura and did not dare to speak loudly. She could only move closer to Qin Shu like a kitten.
Seeing someone approaching, Qin Shu simply stood up and went to greet him.
The two men whispered to each other, and dozens of pairs of eyes in the military tent were staring at the two men as they "plotted secretly."
Ren Xuan's hand felt a little sore from holding the knife to "commit suicide" - you two are making me feel very embarrassed when you do this.
However, I have to admit that pillow talk really works.
After Qin Shu and Lu Xiyun whispered to each other, their aura suddenly became less gloomy.
Qin Shu paused and turned his gaze to Lu Xingchuan. "Based solely on Lu Wenzhong's words, the evidence is somewhat weak. Of course, if Lord Lu wants to continue the investigation, that's fine."
Then he turned to Ren Xuan and said, "The deadline is half a month. If Lord Lu cannot produce new evidence within half a month, this matter will be closed. Ren Xuan, you are not allowed to leave the camp for half a month. Is that okay?"
Ren Xuan was almost overjoyed to see the death penalty replaced by home quarantine. He clasped his fists and responded with a solemn expression, "I obey your orders."
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The ministers withdrew and the lights in the hall flickered.
Qin Shu raised his hand and pointed to the seat beside him, saying calmly, "Sit down. Why are you suddenly speaking for Ren Xuan?"
Lu Xiyun gave him a strange look and said, "You saw it too. Last night, he almost sacrificed his life to protect you."
Qin Shu was calm, tapping the tabletop with his fingertips. His tone was as calm as water: "There are countless people who would die for me if they sat in my position."
Qin Shu raised his eyes, a frost still lingering in them: "Among all the generals, I trust him the most. If Ren Xuan betrays me, he deserves death."
Lu Xiyun didn't want to pay attention to this person anymore: "Okay, I won't argue with you about this. Anyway, if you leave this matter to me, is that okay?"
Qin Shu thought for a moment, nodded, and asked, "What if you can't find any evidence?"
Lu Xiyun answered decisively without hesitation: "Then I will help you release him.
Qin Shu was silent for a moment, but did not object.
Lu Xiyun tutted his words, his tone veiled, "Is it really that hard to admit that you like Ren Xuan and want to let him go? It happened so many years ago, and based on Lu Wenzhong's one-sided statement, without even a single word of evidence, who can be convicted?"
Qin Shu's eyes were dark, and instead of answering, he asked, "After so many years, even if he really did it, there's no evidence to prove it. Otherwise, why would your uncle be so determined to keep him?"
Lu Xiyun sighed softly, "Uncle Wang's death has been reported for so many years, but no one has ever found his remains. For so many years, there has been no news of Uncle Wang, and no one knows whether he is alive or dead. If it were you, I might do something so extreme."
Qin Shu raised his eyebrows, and his mood visibly relaxed: "Forget it, I'll do as you say."
Seeing that he still looked troubled, Lu Xiyun pinched Qin Shu's face directly: "Tsk, it's not easy to find a 'defector' who is willing to take the knife for you. You should cherish him. It's so tiring to control people with power every day."
Qin Shu raised his hand and grasped the impudent wrist, but he didn't use much force. He just said softly, "Stop it."
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--night.
Yue Anshan sneaked into Ren Xuan's residence and covered his wallet with his hands in distress.
The officers and soldiers of the Censorate at the door were standing more steadily than the stone lions at the temple gate.
Thanks to Cai Feng's connections, Yue Anshan was able to get the people from the Inspectorate. Thanks to these connections... the military pay would run out next month.
As you enter the door, what greets you is not a solemn atmosphere, but a tearful palace drama.
At first glance, Ren Xuan was hugging Lu Xiyun and crying bitterly, as if he had signed a contract to sell his body. "Prince, for the first time, I feel so good to have you alive! Today, you guarantee me, and in the future, I am willing to go through fire and water for you, even my life!"
Lu Xiyun awkwardly patted the other person's back and tried to pull himself out of Ren Xuan's arms, but he didn't know how: "Ah, General Ren, this... this... cough..."
Ren Xuan held her tightly, his tears flowing more violently than the Yellow River bursting its banks.
Yue Anshan stood at the door, his eyelids twitching, and saw an old man on the subway looking at his mobile phone.
I know you're showing your loyalty, but you can't be so shameless...
A subject shouldn't lick someone like that, right? At least not!!
He claimed that he had seen many scenes, but Ren Xuan's current appearance really opened his eyes.
Yue Anshan coughed twice: "Cough cough."
Lu Xiyun was as if granted amnesty: "General Ren, General Yue wants to see you! I'm leaving first!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he flew out of the door, and the sound of the wind chased his shadow.
The door closed and Ren Xuan instantly returned to normal.
Ren Xuan casually poured a cup of tea for Yue Anshan, his face calm and composed: "What do you mean?"
Yue Anshan had a complicated expression.
In the end, Yue Anshan just silently reached out, picked up the teacup on the table, tilted his head back and drank it all.
The tea was a little hot in my mouth.
But compared to what I just saw, this little bit of heat is nothing.
Yue Anshan calmed himself down and got back to the point, "I'm afraid Lu Xingchuan won't let this go. Lu Wenzhong has already confessed a lot. Although there isn't much evidence, you know Lu Xingchuan's methods."
Yue Anshan locked his eyes with Ren Xuan, and suddenly lowered his voice: "Old Ren, tell me the truth, do you have anything to do with Qin Huaizhang's matter?"
Ren Xuan was silent for a moment, thinking for a long time, and then he said softly: "I participated in Qin Huaizhang's death, but I didn't kill him."
Yue Anshan's heart trembled.
Ren Xuan slowly stood up and walked to the window. He stared at the tents in the distance, his eyes dark. "There's no such thing as an impenetrable wall. Half a month is the limit. I'll wait."
Yue Anshan was so angry that he almost drew his sword on the spot: "Waiting for you! Lu Xingchuan is so ruthless that he even dares to dig up your ancestral grave. If he really finds something, the grass on your grave will be taller than a person! While only Lu Wenzhong is willing to kill you, hurry up and deal with it! Haven't you always had a good relationship with the Lu family?"
Mentioning this, Ren Xuan was also depressed: "Old Yue, why did Lu Wenzhong insist on killing me? Have you found out? I didn't offend him, did I?"
Yue Anshan raised his head and took another sip of tea, lowering his voice, "About this matter... Originally, Lu Wenzhong refused to sue you, but then Lu Xingchuan brought up the matter of Lu Shian. The next day, Lu Wenzhong turned against you."
Ren Xuan picked up the teapot and refilled Yue Anshan's cup: "Lu Shian? What's the matter?"
Yue Anshan was stunned for a moment, and looked at Ren Xuan deeply, his eyes full of mystery.
The look in Yue Anshan's eyes was exactly the same as Qin Shu's that night. Ren Xuan couldn't help but ask, "What's going on with all of you?"
Yue Anshan's tone was hesitant, even a little cautious: "No... Ren Xuan, you don't remember?"
Ren Xuan's face darkened: "?"
Yue Anshan said in a deep voice: "Three years ago, at Husi Pass, Lu Shi'an died in the barbarian arrow array——"
Yue Anshan paused, then added in a low voice: "Save you."
The two words exploded like thunder, shocking everyone.
Ren Xuan was stunned: "Who did you say died?"
Seeing that Ren Xuan still looked like he was unable to react, Yue Anshan was speechless. "My brother was shot through the heart by thousands of arrows in the barbarian arrow formation, and you don't remember it at all. It's really unfair for Lu Wenzhong to bite you to death."
The air suddenly froze.
Ren Xuan's mind was buzzing. What kind of nonsense was Yue Anshan talking about?!
The timeline has just reached the Yinshu Rebellion, and Lu Xiyun is still alive and well. How can it not be my turn to be BE?!
Ren Xuan suddenly thought of Yinshu City. In his previous life, Yinshu City had been completely wiped out. In this life, only Xie Lingyan died.
Bai Xiao is alive, Zhu Yi is alive.
Ren Xuan realized with some horror that this world was no longer the same as the one he was familiar with in the past.
Mirror images and water moons, seeming to be true but not true.
You're kidding me, huh?! Damn, let's see who can beat the other one!
Before Yue Anshan could speak again, the man before him suddenly smiled, a smile that shone with a chilling, sinister quality. Ren Xuan slowly drew his sword, its blade casting a chilling light in the candlelight.
Yue Anshan narrowed his eyes and took a step forward cautiously: "Old Ren, what are you doing?"
He sensed something was wrong and his expression suddenly changed. He was about to stop him, but he saw Ren Xuan stabbing the blade towards his chest without hesitation.
The sharp blade tore through the clothes, and blood gushed out, staining the cold light and shadow in the room.
Yue Anshan's face turned pale. He practically rushed forward, pressing down on the wound tightly. "Fuck! Someone! Call a doctor!!"
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Early in the morning, soldiers surrounded Lu Xingchuan's residence.
The generals of the central army, led by Jiang En, were outraged. They angrily scolded Lu Xingchuan for forcing loyal officials to death and clamored for an explanation from Lu Xingchuan.
Lu Xingchuan was also convinced. Ren Xuan, you are a general. If they wrongly accuse you, then so be it. Just investigate it thoroughly.
No—you really committed suicide?!
Things had come to this point, and Lu Xingchuan, feeling a little guilty, used his connections for the first time to hire a doctor for Ren Xuan.
Ren Fu, a doctor with an immortal air, stroked his beard and spoke slowly: "Xingchuan, this man is not in Wujian, and I cannot save him."
Qin Shu, standing aside, remained expressionless: "Master, do you mean he's not dying yet?"
"Yes and no, this person carries a great opportunity. I can't save him, and he doesn't need me to save him."
Lu Xiyun seemed to understand: "Then what should we do?"
The doctor said quietly, "Wait, he will wake up."
The old man looked at Lu Xiyun with a smile in his eyes.
He looked at Lu Xingchuan again and said in a long voice: "Xingchuan, you should protect this person. His fate is closely related to your Xiyun."
The doctor laughed and left.
Lu Xingchuan looked at Ren Xuan who was unconscious on the couch and fell into deep thought.
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Elsewhere in the long river of time, Ren Xuan opened his eyes in the magnificent Prince Jin's Mansion.
Started to doubt life.
The smell of rust in the air made Ren Xuan's stomach churn. Ren Xuan lowered his head. In his hand, the knife with a cold glow was dripping with blood.
Blood slowly dripped along the blade onto the wooden board. The dull dripping sound was unusually clear in the silent room.
Before his eyes, Prince Jin Qin Huaizhang lay in a pool of blood.
Books and files were scattered all over the floor.
Qin Huaizhang sat leaning against the table, his breathing becoming lighter, and the hand that was originally covering the wound finally fell down weakly.
——MD, it’s reopened again…
Ren Xuan glanced at the bloody blade in his hand and was speechless.
I give up. You already stabbed me, but you still sent me here. What does this mean?
Qin Huaizhang looked at him with difficulty. His usually clear eyes were now filled with cold vigilance and murderous intent.
Ren Xuan coughed dryly and spoke tentatively, "Prince Jin, please tell me, is Lu Shi'an still alive?"
Qin Huaizhang was obviously stunned by Ren Xuan's sudden strange behavior.
Qin Huaizhang coughed up blood, his eyes fierce: "Ren Xuan, I know you've collaborated with the Lu family. Kill me if you want, why humiliate me?"
Ren Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, it's stable. I'm cooperating with the Lu family. My wife is definitely alive."
After all, except Lu Shian, Ren Xuanping and others looked down on everyone in the Lu family.
Ren Xuan threw away the weapon in his hand, walked quickly forward, and knelt directly beside Qin Huaizhang.
He removed a piece of clean silk cloth and treated the wound neatly.
The wound was pressed by external force, and Qin Huaizhang's pain instantly overwhelmed his vigilance. Qin Huaizhang gritted his teeth and did not stop Ren Xuan's actions.
Ren Xuan casually tried to make amends, shifting the blame far away as soon as he opened his mouth: "There is a huge conspiracy against His Royal Highness Prince Xiang in the court. In order to make those orthodox and upright people believe me, I can only pretend to be serious for now. Your Highness, please forgive me."
At this point in time, the old emperor is still alive, and Qin Shu is still a legitimate prince canonized by the court.
In the current imperial court, the two emperors hold sway, with Empress Lu Xingshuang holding sway over the government and the country. And Qin Shu? He's busy trying to curry favor with the Empress's beloved nephew.
In the eyes of the orthodox and upright people in the court, Qin Shu was a complete lackey of the in-laws.
Given Qin Huaizhang's defense of Qin Shu, this sentence was enough to make Qin Huaizhang think for a while. Political games require checks and balances, and creating a common enemy is an effective way to break the deadlock.
As for how to pass on the rest of the blame, Ren Xuan currently had no idea. If he couldn't think of anything, then forget it. Qin Huaizhang looked like he was about to die, so he probably didn't have the energy to listen to any conspiracies or intrigues.
Having been an official for many years, Ren Xuan knew exactly what to say at this time.
The atmosphere has been set to this point. Any conspiracy or Yangmei is not important. What is important is the stance - he must show his loyalty first.
Ren Xuan swore confidently without any burden: "Your Highness, I am the servant of His Highness Prince Xiang. I will not harm you. Please believe me for once."
There was no reply. Qin Huaizhang's eyes were dull and he looked very tired. The heavy blood loss had put Qin Huaizhang on the verge of losing consciousness.
There was no response, which was good news. Ren Xuan felt relieved, took a deep breath, turned around and quickly walked out the door.
The thief cried out to stop the thief without any burden: "Assassin! Quick, help!"
The palace medical officers filed in, and the room fell into chaos.
Ren Xuan slowly picked up the knife, sheathed it, and walked out quickly.
Choosing such a time to send him back...tsk, it really messes with one's mentality.
Xiyuan Hunting Ground - Qin Shu is about to explode the minefield of the previous emperor and bear the shocking blame of "killing his father and killing his king".
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