Fengsheng
"A bunch of useless people! If you can't even do something as trivial as killing a weak woman, what use do I have for you?"
The girl in a green embroidered lotus leaf chiffon skirt had a fair and gentle face and a pretty appearance. At first glance, people who didn't know her would think that she was a cute and mischievous young lady who was having a tantrum. Before they could take a closer look, they could see that the girl threw a pot of boiling tea in anger.
Yue Ningning was filled with hatred that made her look particularly terrifying. She sent so many people just to kill Jing Yao in one fell swoop to eliminate the trouble forever.
Si Pei's death from poisoning was not a big deal, but Jing Yao, who repeatedly provoked the plot line intentionally or unintentionally, was a big worry for her. He was like a sharp blade hanging over her head, and she was imprisoned by the system and could not move or escape.
"Master, the spies said they saw them all fall off the cliff with their own eyes. The chances of survival are slim to none..."
The subordinate was hit with boiling water but still explained carefully. Unexpectedly, this made Yue Ningning even more furious: "I want to see him alive or dead. Before you are sure that Jing Yao is really dead, don't respond to me with such words. I will say this one last time."
"Yes, sir. The remaining men have already begun searching the valley. Report back as soon as you have any news."
Yue Ningning was so upset that she could only pace back and forth in the hall, occasionally smashing a few cups to vent her anger.
"What are you angry about? Isn't it time for you to be proud?"
Si Jue put on a half-mocking, half-sincere, helpless smile and said slowly, "Or did you fail too?"
"Shut up!" Yue Ningning's face was fierce. Although she was trying to smile, she could hardly suppress her murderous intent. "Your life is in my hands now. I sincerely suggest that you don't make me angry."
"So what? Are you going to kill me now?"
Yue Ningning found it ridiculous. This man was so afraid of death a few days ago, but today he looked desperate and wanted to deliberately provoke her. It was simply because he thought about it and felt that she didn't dare to really kill him.
Yue Ningning walked towards Si Jue step by step, and Si Jue's expression gradually became solemn.
[Host, don't do it! You should calm down...]
3022 advised her carefully, and couldn't help muttering in his heart that when he first chose Yue Ningning, she was quite lively and cheerful, how come she became so irritable and cruel now?
Who would have thought that being interrupted would only make Yue Ningning even more irritated. "When I wasn't scolding you, you just hid and didn't come out. Isn't it all thanks to you that I'm in this state today? I've paid so much, pinched my nose and pretended for so long, and in the end you told me that the protagonist's halo can erase everything. You clearly knew that it would be easier for Jing Yao and the others to turn the tables than you and I imagined, but not only did you not help me, you always tried to restrict me!"
[Host, you have wronged me. I am also acting according to the instructions...]
"Fuck your rubbish setup. Your brain is in a man's body. All you do every day is protect Si Jue."
Yue Ningning cursed heartily, and 3022 could only keep trying to calm her down: "At least now Jing Yao has no chance of a comeback. All situations are in our favor, host."
Yue Ningning took a deep breath to adjust her mood. When she heard someone's report outside, she could only say "I hope everything goes well" and hurriedly changed into Si Jue's appearance and went out.
This was the free compensation 3022 gave her, allowing Yue Ningning to use this potion to directly disguise herself as Si Jue so that the entire plan could continue.
Now, in addition to eradicating the main characters, another important task is to stabilize the situation in the court. This way, even if Jing Yao Simei can really make a comeback later, she will have a certain degree of confidence in winning.
——
In the training camp north of the city, soldiers were still carrying out their daily training, but their formations were noticeably more orderly and their movements were sharper, clearly indicating they had undergone intensive training.
"Brother, you're the real deal. I've never fought on the battlefield, so these city defense trainings are just theoretical."
Wen Renju turned his head to look at Wen Rencuo who had a serious expression on his face. He also knew that his elder brother had been in a bad mood recently, so he had been staying in the city defense camp with him to focus on drills. It had been a few days and he was still in a bad mood.
"The Crown Prince and Madam Jing recently escaped from the North Gate again. They've put a lot of pressure on us from above."
Wenren Ju raised a few questions tentatively, wanting to see his elder brother's reaction.
He knew that his elder brother was interested in Jing Yao, otherwise he would not have been depressed since that day until now.
"Actually, it's good that she's gone." Wen Rencuo smiled, "Si Jue will make her the queen after he ascends the throne."
"So that's how it is..." Wenren Ju noticed that Prince Lin had some affection for Jing Yao, but he didn't expect that he was as crazy as his brother.
"So the city defense issue has little to do with you, and Si Jue let those people go on purpose." Wen Rencuo looked forward, gazing into the distance as if he was looking at the floating clouds in the sky.
"Brother, can you really support Prince Lin without any reservation?" Wen Renju knew very well that his brother was not Zuo Yuanwu, and it was impossible for him to give up the person he liked to Si Jue like he did without fighting or competing with Si Pei.
"I actually have no intention of supporting King Lin."
Wen Renju was horrified: "So that's why you refused to take up the position in Chengnan?"
"Yes and no." Wen Rencuo shook his head. "Going to the south of the city is just jumping from one empty position to another, and going there will only put you under more constraints."
After Zuo Yuanwu's escape, the positions of Governor of the City Defense and Chief of the South City Military Training Camp became vacant. Si Jue had originally intended to let Wen Rencuo fill them, but he refused. This position was Si Jue's bargaining chip to win him over, but Wen Rencuo was not so foolish as to accept it. If he accepted it, he would be tied to the Lin Wang faction.
Besides, there was no mutual trust between him and Si Jue, and Si Jue would certainly not really give him all the real power. Instead, this position was a perfect means for him to monitor Wen Rencuo.
I don’t know if it’s my illusion, but Wenren Ju inexplicably feels like an older brother has grown up a lot. Compared to the reckless and conceited person when he first returned home, Wenren Cuo is now much more stable.
"Brother, so you are planning?"
"My father and I now share the same views. I won't oppose it openly, but I will try to reduce contact with Si Jue." Wen Rencuo chuckled, "Be prepared to purge the emperor's side at any time."
Although this was Wen Renju's territory and could be guaranteed to be safe, he was still a little choked up when he heard such an unapologetic and bold statement.
Sure enough, this was the personality of his eldest brother that he was most familiar with.
"Then, big brother...if the prince makes a comeback in the future, what about us?"
Wen Rencuo thought for a moment, put aside his prejudice and spoke objectively. At least from now on, Si Jue was completely different from the benevolent and righteous image he had imagined before. He was obviously not the choice for a wise ruler. In comparison, Si Pei's governing ability was indeed outstanding.
But...what if there is a third option?
"I remember that there is a young prince in the Rui Palace?"
Wen Renju widened his eyes. The emperor who was now bedridden due to a stroke had only two younger brothers still alive. One was Prince Heng, a pillar of the country who had firmly supported the emperor and later assisted in the administration of state affairs; the other was Prince Rui, the youngest son of the late emperor and Empress Yuan, who loved traveling the most.
Prince Rui had no interest in the throne, but his twelve-year-old son was famous for his talent and knowledge. Despite his young age, he was already well-known in Kyoto.
"If Si Jue hadn't laid out the plan in advance, Prince Rui would have been a good choice."
Wen Renju saw that his elder brother didn't seem to be joking, so he could only offer a few words of advice: "Brother, be careful with your words."
Wen Rencuo was not quite sure: "The world is unpredictable, and things will turn around. It all depends on the timing. If it can really succeed, this plan may not be a bad idea."
The two brothers smiled at each other, but Wen Renju really began to think about how feasible what his elder brother said was.
However, the first thing to do is for Si Jue to fall...
But at this moment, Prince Lin's party is at its peak, so this plan is probably difficult.
——
Late at night, hidden in the damp, dense forest lies a tranquil spot, a deep pool, dense green trees, and a waterfall cascading down like white silk. Candles burn in a small wooden house entwined with vines, and the rich aroma of herbs rises from the boiling pot.
"Puff! Cough cough cough...what is that!"
Jing Yao only felt that something sticky was poured into his mouth. His already sensitive mind was stimulated and he woke up from his hazy dream.
This time, no fairy appeared in Jing Yao's dream. Instead, she saw a girl in a purple brocade dress. The girl's purple eyes stared at her without blinking, and she kept muttering:
"Beauty, wake up!"
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