Birds on the edge of the abyss 34
The Minister of Works said with a smile, he looked at Xu Qingjiu who was catching up from behind with a somewhat unhappy expression, then looked at Shen Luli who was hesitant and continued to knock.
"Minister Shen, please think about it carefully and give me your answer tomorrow. I will take my leave now."
Shen Luli nodded and watched the other party leave, then thought about what he had just said.
This Minister of Works openly supports the Prince's party, but secretly he is a strong supporter of Prince Jing. Sending him there is nothing more than wanting him to act as a spy. When he arrives in Meizhou, he can report to Prince Jing and make it easier for them to take action.
In this case, it might be worth a try. Now the basic clues are clear. It is the current emperor who intends to suppress the lineage of the Duke of Zhenguo, and it is also the emperor who ordered the execution of the entire family. However, the lineage of the Prince of Jing's party is also implicated and is the target of revenge. This trip to Meizhou can not only uncover the secret arrangements of Prince of Jing, but also show loyalty to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
When Shen Luli thought of the man's pair of golden eyes looking at him gently and attentively, he couldn't help but feel complicated, and the thoughts that he had sorted out for a few days were completely messed up.
Xu Qingjiu caught up at this time. He went to the toilet because of abdominal pain. He didn't expect that he couldn't find Shen Luli when he came out. At this time, he leaned against the wall and panted.
"Master Shen, why don't you wait for me?"
Shen Luli glanced at him and said gently, "Pei Zi had some important matters to discuss with his superiors just now, so I didn't consider you, Master Xu. I'm very sorry."
"Since Lord Shen has said so, how can I argue with him? Let's go to Xuanwu Gate together. I heard that you are not in good health, Lord Shen. If you feel unwell on the way, it would be helpful to have someone to take care of you, right?"
Xu Qingjiu waved his hand and said with a smile
The two of them left Xuanwu Gate together and went back to their respective homes. Shen Luli sat in the carriage and watched Xu Qingjiu leave. He lowered the curtain thoughtfully and closed his eyes to rest.
The next day, Shen Luli wrote a letter and asked the guard to deliver it to the residence of the Minister of Works. In the evening, he received a letter stating that he would leave for Meizhou in seven days and that he would be traveling with the officials of the Ministry of Works.
Shen Luli carefully read the letter and checked it over and over again but could not find anything unusual. He thought that the Minister of Industry would reveal his true identity, but it turned out to be a mistake.
If you want to fight against this group of cunning foxes, this is not enough. You need a bigger trap to catch them all. The best way is to assist His Highness to ascend the throne. At that time, you can find a reason to remove their official positions.
Seven days later
Shen Luli got on the carriage and came to the gathering place at the gate of the imperial city. He first chatted with his colleagues and then saw Chu Xin who was late.
Since there were many officials going this time, and most of the officials in the Ministry of Works were civil servants, they specially took a carriage. Shen Luli was led by the guards to one of the carriages, and after thanking the guards, he stepped onto the steps.
When he opened the curtain, he was almost dazzled by the extravagant decoration inside. He suddenly closed the curtain and turned his head to look around. He happened to meet Chu Xin who was sitting on a white horse in front of him and talking with Bu Nan. Looking at Chu Xin's smiling face, Shen Luli sighed and opened the curtain and walked in.
After a while, Lan Huan came in with Tingzhu, carrying a medicine box and a small bag. Tingzhu was Tingyun's younger brother, and they were both smart and capable. The journey was long and it was not easy for girls to go out, so they specially chose Tingzhu to accompany them. Lan Huan was completely forced by Chu Xin to accompany them to take care of Shen Luli.
Because the road was bumpy and time-consuming, Chu Xin did not mention too many trivial details. He just asked the guards to disperse and surround the entire convoy, and then asked them to set off immediately.
When they reached the gate of Kyoto, Shen Luli looked out the small window at the thin faces of people scattered outside the gate, looking at their convoy with eager faces, and could not bear to look at them.
The further east we went, the warmer the weather became. After about three or four hours, the caravan stopped at a post station to replenish food and grass for the horses, and everyone also needed to rest.
Shen Luli had taken a nap in the carriage and was not very sleepy. He helped Tingzhu get off the carriage, glanced at the post station official who was nodding and bowing to Chu Xin, and couldn't help laughing. He touched the blood stone on his neck, and then Shen Luli followed the team into the post station.
At night, after dinner and taking medicine, Shen Luli wrapped himself in fox fur, exhaled a breath of cold air and walked towards the room where Chu Xin was. He watched Bu Nan go in to report, and then stood in front of the door with a nervous mood, starting to think about his words.
When I really entered the room, I saw Chu Xin sitting at the table drinking tea and I couldn't help but be speechless.
"Sit down, what's going on?" Chu Xin pointed to the seat opposite.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you." Shen Luli bowed before carefully sitting down. He considered his words before speaking.
"The reason I came to visit you so late at night is because I wanted to ask why Your Highness took the initiative to take over the Meizhou issue and how you dealt with the flooding in Meizhou?"
A trace of disappointment flashed across Chu Xin's eyes. He put down his teacup and said, "As you know, there are many spies from various forces among the entourage this time."
Seeing Shen Luli nodded, he said
"I have taken a risky move. Going to Meizhou on my own initiative not only fulfilled the ambitions of those rats, but also gave them the opportunity to kill me. Only when I leave the capital will they have the opportunity to commit crimes. Only when I die will they be able to eliminate the emperor and ascend the throne. By then, even if I am still alive when Prince Jing ascends the throne, I will have lost my foundation and become a rat that is shouted at and chased by the streets."
Shen Luli frowned and said, "But since the emperor agreed to let you go, he naturally sent people to protect you, right?"
"Oh," Chu Xin sneered, "Of course I did send people. It's a pity that my father is old and has become careless. I'm afraid that nine out of ten of these guards he sent are people who want to kill me."
Shen Luli was distracted for a moment, and then heard Chu Xin tauntingly say, "What's the good of sitting in that seat? When he gets old, those who only covet his position will probably never rest in peace until his death, just like the birds flying in the sky. When they get old, they still can't fly and die on the ground."
"Your Highness, you must not talk nonsense like this. Your Highness is a nobleman with unlimited fortune. You are the one who deserves to ascend the throne and benefit the people. Even if you eventually become an immortal, you will still be proud to travel the sky!" Shen Luli was shocked and hurriedly covered his mouth, saying in a shocked voice
Chu Xin was suddenly covered by a cold hand on his lips. He sniffed the lingering medicinal fragrance from the man's body, and his throat moved.
[Ding, Chu Xin's favorability +3, current favorability 70]
He grabbed Shen Luli's slender wrist, pulled him into his arms, and said with deep eyes
"I know you are thinking about me, I won't say anything more."
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