Li Jue looked at Liu Rengui's hopeful eyes and nodded heavily.
"They're saved..."
But then, as if possessed, Li Jue added a sentence.
"I went to rescue them myself!"
Li Jue was unwilling to show off his achievements in front of others, but for some reason, he felt he needed to gloat a little when dealing with Liu Rengui.
After all, Liu Rengui, while in Chang'an, had helped Li Zhi oppose him.
Now that I've proven myself to be far superior to Li Zhi, I think that will make that man regret it, right?
Liu Rengui nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this, then sat back down without saying a word.
Seeing this, Li Jue frowned and looked at him with confusion.
"Didn't you hear His Majesty summon you?"
Liu Rengui replied indifferently upon hearing this.
"With so many people here, His Majesty cannot possibly summon them all at once, can he?"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue suddenly realized that Li Er hadn't specified who he would see or not see...
How will you know if you don't try?
Li Jue gave an ambiguous answer, then left with his hands behind his back.
Seeing this, everyone hurriedly followed, afraid of falling behind.
Those with a sharp mind have already guessed the result. His Majesty sent his eldest grandson to deliver the decree so that the eldest grandson could gain their favor and pave the way for the eldest grandson's future.
Therefore, it can be inferred that they are most likely safe this time!
In fact, Liu Rengui had already guessed this outcome.
He's just disheartened now and doesn't want to keep struggling in the officialdom.
He has spent half his life navigating the ups and downs of officialdom, and many things were beyond his control. This time, he wants to be in charge of his own life!
Now that the Crown Prince has been deposed, I, a former official under the Crown Prince, should retire and return to my hometown!
When Li Jue arrived outside the prison cell, he saw that everyone had left except for Liu Rengui. He couldn't help but wonder if Liu Rengui had gone mad from being locked up.
Just as Li Jue was about to leave, Su Dingfang stopped him.
"Your Highness, there's one more..."
"I know!"
"Your Highness, we can do without others, but we absolutely must have this person!"
"oh?"
"You know Liu Rengui?"
"Know!"
"I have heard that Liu Rengui is a rare man of loyalty and integrity in the court. He is an honest and upright official, and quite capable in governing the local areas. If Your Highness could recruit him, he could become a prime minister in the future!"
Li Jue smiled slightly upon hearing this.
"I have you and Li Yifu, that's enough for me. I don't need to pick up what my Ninth Uncle has left over!"
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang hurriedly offered his advice.
"Your Highness, please watch your words!"
"Your Highness should know that Li Yifu also came from the Eastern Palace..."
"If Your Highness's words were to get out, it would dishearten many people!"
"Furthermore, Li Yifu is resourceful but lacks loyalty, making him unsuitable for important tasks. If Your Highness wishes to achieve great things and realize your aspirations, you will need loyal and upright individuals by your side!"
"Therefore, I suggest Your Highness go in again and sincerely invite Mr. Liu to come out of seclusion!"
"I……"
Li Jue hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but was ultimately defeated by Su Dingfang's loyalty.
"All right!"
"I'll give you face and let you go in to see him one more time!"
Liu Rengui was leaning against the wall of his cell, pretending to doze off, when he suddenly heard a familiar sound of footsteps.
"Why has Your Highness returned?"
"Cough cough..."
"Someone just recommended you to me. If you are a rare example of a loyal and upright person in the court, I sincerely invite you to join us!"
"I?"
"Your Majesty, I am old and fear I am no longer able to serve you!"
Li Jue said with some anger upon hearing this.
"Liu Rengui, I've given you plenty of face, don't be ungrateful!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Rengui opened his eyes and smiled at Li Jue.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness, but I am too old to accept such an honor..."
"you!"
Upon hearing this, Li Jue was so angry that he flung his sleeves and left.
Su Dingfang had been waiting at the door, and when he saw Li Jue come out alone again, he immediately knew something was wrong.
"Your Highness..."
"Shut up!"
"From this day forward, you are not allowed to mention this person in front of me!"
"I……"
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang nodded with a sullen expression.
"promise!"
"Your Majesty, I will never mention it again..."
After Li Jue left in a huff, Su Dingfang still went to the prison, unwilling to give up.
"Liu Rengui, why are you doing this to yourself?"
Liu Rengui and Su Dingfang had some acquaintance, but not much; they only knew each other's names.
Upon hearing Su Dingfang's words, Liu Rengui simply smiled indifferently.
"Old Su, I know what you want to say, but you don't need to say anything."
"The eldest grandson is a rare talent with lofty ambitions. His future achievements will surely surpass those of his grandfather."
"If you follow a ruler like this, you will also rise to the rank of general or prime minister and achieve great things in the future."
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang became even more puzzled.
"Old Liu, don't you know everything? Why are you treating your eldest grandson like this?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Rengui gave a bitter smile.
"As the saying goes, a virtuous woman will not marry twice, and a wise minister will not serve two masters."
"Since I am already the Crown Prince's man, why would I serve the Crown Prince's grandson?"
Upon hearing this, Su Dingfang sighed.
"well!"
"You're such a rigid person!"
"In every way, how is your eldest grandson inferior to Prince Jin? Yet you are now abandoning such an outstanding eldest grandson for Prince Jin's sake..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Rengui gave another bitter smile.
"Perhaps, this is fate?"
"If I hadn't been forced into this messy matchmaking back then, perhaps I would be the Crown Prince's woman..."
Su Dingfang had also spoken privately with Liu Rengui and knew that assisting the Crown Prince was not his original intention, but he had to help the Crown Prince because of Changsun Wuji's recommendation.
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