Chapter 321 Mutual Benefit
If the Qi family and the prince were both successful, and only Ling Jingxuan himself was not up to the task, then he would really be killed by the prince to silence him, and the prince would naturally succeed to the throne.
If the Qi family successfully angered the prince, the prince successfully carried out the assassination plan, and Prince Duan escaped without a single mistake, then all the plans of the three parties would have come true.
By then, the prince must have thought that he had eliminated Ling Jingxuan, the biggest obstacle, and from then on he could sit back and relax, waiting to ascend the throne.
With his arrogant attitude, his true nature would be revealed and he would no longer be able to maintain the illusion of being gentle, respectful, mature and steady in front of the emperor and the ministers.
Ling Jingxuan will be able to regain his freedom again, although he will lose his status as Prince Duan and become a "dead man" who cannot be seen in public, and can no longer confront the prince head-on.
However, this would actually help him to move into the dark, accumulate strength behind the scenes, and wait until the time is ripe to truly launch a rebellion. Whether he succeeds or fails, this is his last chance.
After Qi Zhongyuan understood the deeper meaning of Qin Qingyao's words, his palms began to sweat. "Princess, you are truly full of malice towards our Qi family!"
As grasshoppers tied to the same rope with Prince Duan, such a plan seemed more like seeking death no matter how they looked at it. If they made a wrong move, they would be doomed.
Even if they do everything perfectly, if something goes wrong with Prince Duan in the end, their Qi family will still be finished.
"You're welcome, I can't bear to see you sit there and wait for death, finally being crushed to death like ants. Life is about struggle, I'm rooting for you~"
Qi Zhongyuan sighed, "Then where should we start to anger the Crown Prince? What should we do to make him suspicious and make him believe that we really have a way to rescue Prince Duan, rather than just bluffing and seeking our own death?"
Qin Qingyao said, "If I knew this, wouldn't I be a god? Your father is definitely an expert in court struggles. You should ask questions without hesitation. Understand?"
Qi Zhongyuan: Don't be ashamed to ask questions? If you're uneducated, stop using idioms carelessly, okay?
"But you can also go to the clan office and ask Prince Duan himself. My eldest brother is shy and doesn't know how to refuse people. If you beg him more, he will definitely find a way to let you see Prince Duan."
"If that's not possible, you can let my eldest brother be a little carrier pigeon. From time to time, he can send Prince Duan a book to cheer him up, a painting to cultivate his sentiments, and a small note to ask how he's been eating, how he's slept, whether he's cold, etc., to show his humanistic care!"
The prince would never believe that the Qi family went to the clan house with all the trouble just to do such boring things. He would definitely suspect that those books, paintings, and small notes had special meanings.
But he couldn't find any evidence to prove his mistake. If he brought the case to the emperor, at most the Qi family and Qin Yuefeng would be scolded by the emperor, and then people would be forbidden to visit Ling Jingxuan again. It would not hurt him at all, and the prince would definitely not accept that.
If he tried to solve the problem on his own without going through the emperor, wouldn't he be falling into Qin Qingyao's trap?
According to the prince's style of doing things, this is absolutely possible. So, although Qin Qingyao's move seems to be a rogue, it is actually very clever!
But, wouldn't that mean Qin Yuefeng's official position is at stake? Princess Wu Ling is so cruel to her own people, amazing!
Qi Zhongyuan clasped his hands together and bowed to Qin Qingyao, "Your Highness is extremely intelligent. I admire you deeply!"
"No, no, no, this princess is just talking, it can't compare to your heroic struggle of shedding your blood and lives. Goodbye!"
Qin Qingyao's idea was actually a suicide attack. It was to let the Qi family desperately hand a clay knife to the prince to chop Ling Jingxuan. There were too many unknowns and risks in this.
How to make the prince believe that it is a real sword and chop it down with determination is a technical job.
Things in the world are changing rapidly, and it is impossible for anyone to get what they want just at the right time, so there will definitely be many changes in this matter. It depends on who the goddess of luck will favor in the end!
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After Academician Qi returned home, Qi Zhongyuan immediately relayed Qin Qingyao's words to him, and at the same time greatly praised the princess for her noble character and for considering the overall situation and even betraying her own brother.
Grand Secretary Qi looked at his foolish son with a worried look on his face. "How did you manage to get the top spot in the imperial examination? Your brain isn't even as smart as a woman's!"
"What do you mean, father?"
"Hmph, do you think the princess is really trying to help us by dragging her own brother into this? Have you forgotten how Ling Anli tried to assassinate the princess but was stabbed to death by the prince?"
"Although the Emperor gave Prince Wu Ling a hundred lashes, wasn't this also a warning to Prince Yi that the matter was over and he shouldn't try to make a fuss about it? His own daughter was murdered and he couldn't avenge her. Do you think Prince Yi can swallow this?"
"Prince Wu Ling is now inseparable from the Qin family. It's not easy for Prince Yi to touch him, but it's much easier to touch the Qin family, especially Qin Yuefeng, who is his subordinate!"
"Moreover, whether the Crown Prince murdered Prince Duan or Prince Duan escaped, this scheme of the Princess's would be punishable by death for Qin Yuefeng, who was in charge of guarding Prince Duan. Therefore, the Princess would naturally want to transfer her eldest brother before that."
"That's why she told you to ask her eldest brother for help. If the Crown Prince can't find any evidence against us, he will probably vent his anger on Qin Yuefeng and try to transfer him away, replacing him with his own people to guard Prince Duan."
"Even if the Crown Prince doesn't take action, Prince Yi will most likely take the opportunity to stir up trouble and punish Qin Yuefeng."
"If the Crown Prince and Prince Yi hadn't taken action, with Minister Qin's ability, he could have easily found a few people to find fault with his own son and reported him to the Emperor, forcing his humble position as the Minister of the Palace to cease working."
"In this case, Qin Yuefeng will only be guilty of dereliction of duty at most. The worst that can happen is a demotion or transfer. His life will definitely be saved."
"So, Princess Wu Ling's main goal is to transfer her eldest brother away from the clan residence and away from Prince Yi's supervision, so that Prince Yi won't find an opportunity to kill him in the future and use the lives of her Qin family to comfort the spirit of Princess Anli!"
Qi Zhongyuan's palms were sweating after hearing what his father said. "Doesn't that mean that no matter how careful and flawless we are, no matter whether the prince can catch us or not, we will eventually be exposed?"
"Even if the Crown Prince doesn't expose our collusion with Prince Duan to the Emperor, the Qin family will jump out and bite us to help Qin Yuefeng out, right?"
Qi Daxueshi said, "You can't say that. Helping the princess get her elder brother out of the clan residence is like repaying her kindness for helping us. It's mutually beneficial, so there's no need to betray one person."
"Give me some pointers? Does father really think the princess's idea is feasible?"
Qi Daxueshi looked at his son and asked, "Do you have any better ideas?"
Qi Zhongyuan shook his head helplessly. He didn't have any good ideas. All his actions and strategies were based on helping Prince Duan win the final victory.
But now Prince Duan is imprisoned in the prison cell of the Imperial Clan Court and has been completely squeezed out of the center of power. Even if he has all his strength, he has nowhere to use it. As a weak scholar, he can't break out of the prison!
"Then you should know what to do. Start preparing. Don't take any substantial action before Qin Yuefeng is transferred from the clan affairs office."
At least for now, Prince Wuling and the Princess are still willing to help Prince Duan. In such a difficult situation, they should not accidentally hurt their allies.
Qin Qingyao went home and had lunch. Dugu Yu was still sleeping. He was really sleep deprived in the past two days, so at this moment, even though his body was covered with the potion prepared by Murong Ce, he was still sleeping soundly.
Qin Qingyao supported her head and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at his sleeping face. As she looked, she began to yawn. Then she got on the bed, hugged one of Dugu Yu's arms, and accompanied him for a nap.
When I woke up, it was almost dark.
Qin Qingyao looked at the large bed where she was alone, her heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously called out, "Husband?"
"I'm here." Dugu Yu, who was practicing walking while holding the table in the outer room, heard Qin Qingyao's voice and began to slowly walk into the room.
"Are you awake?"
Qin Qingyao stared at Dugu Yu standing on the ground, stunned. "Can you get down now?"
Dugu Yu smiled and said, "What do you think? Murong Ce's medical skills are trustworthy. I've been lying in bed for two days and it's been very uncomfortable. I feel much more energetic after walking around."
Qin Qingyao came over and supported him. She was about to ask him to sit down and rest for a while, but then she remembered that he couldn't sit. "But a hundred lashes are no joke. You've been walking for so long. Can you still bear it?"
"It's okay, I can handle it. I'm just too hungry. I've already told the kitchen to make some delicious food today. Help me to the dining room. When we get there, the food will be on the table."
"good."
Although Dugu Yu could stand up, his legs were not very strong and he walked unsteadily.
Qin Qingyao supported him patiently and followed him step by step. The harmonious picture between the two of them looked like an old couple with white hair.
Qin Qingyao thought about this and suddenly felt like laughing. "If we're lucky enough, in a few years, when we're all old, walking with support like this will become our daily routine."
Dugu Yu thought about it and smiled, then suddenly, as if as a prank, he deliberately increased the weight on Qin Qingyao.
"I will definitely age faster than you in the future. What if I can't walk even if you support me?"
Qin Qingyao, "Then I'll make you a wheelchair and push you to the village entrance every day, so you can watch me drink tea, chat, and dance square dance with a group of energetic old men."
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