Chapter 313 Since Wen Rufeng has rebelled, why not His Highness rebel as well?
Wen Rulei hurriedly said, "Second brother, tell me quickly!"
Wen Ruyun smiled evilly, "During my time at the Grain and Food Bureau, I took advantage of my position to make a lot of money. I plan to use this money to buy gifts and visit the noble families who hold grudges against Xie Zhe, and persuade them to join me in rebellion."
Wen Rulei nodded, "Second brother is eloquent and can debate with many scholars. He will definitely be able to convince them to join our camp."
Wen Ruyun said meaningfully, "As for third brother, after you became the top martial arts scholar, didn't you serve in the Imperial Guard for a while? I bet you made a lot of friends back then? Think of a plan. On the day of our rebellion, take over for the commander of the Imperial Guards patrolling the palace that day and order them not to approach the Pearl Palace. That way, Xie Zhe will be helpless, and we'll be able to catch him in his trap."
"What a good idea!" Wen Rulei was surprised.
"Then what am I responsible for?" Wen Rufeng asked quickly.
"My eldest brother is now the Minister of Works and is highly regarded by Xie Zhe. This shows that he trusts you. Find a way to invite him to the Pearl Palace. Once he arrives, we will take action."
Wen Rufeng thought for a moment and nodded, "Second brother, you are really the brains of our family!"
Wen Yueyin said proudly, "I'll poison the tea and give it to him. If he drinks it, everyone will be happy. If he doesn't drink it... let's let Third Brother kill him! Third Brother is the top martial arts scholar, wouldn't it be easy for him to kill Lao Deng?"
"What a perfect plan," Wen Rufeng shook his head in admiration. "I'll make the decision. It's settled!"
Wen Ruyun curled his lips, "Now, big brother just needs to wait for the emperor to wear the yellow robe. Our family's good days are finally coming! Hehehe..."
The four brothers and sisters imagined Wen Rufeng ascending to the throne, and how they would all be powerful and wealthy, and they all laughed sinisterly.
Wen Xingluo looked at them and smiled happily.
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"Wen Rufeng is planning a rebellion?"
East Palace.
Xie Xuchi raised his eyebrows after hearing the news his confidant had found out.
The confidant said, "Yes! For several days, Wen Ruyun has been visiting the aristocratic families in the capital. Those families were frightened and quickly drove him out. Wen Rulei invited many generals of the Imperial Guard to a restaurant for drinks, and it seems he is trying to win them over."
Xie Xuchi was silent.
This conspiracy is too obvious.
He asked, "What did that person say?"
"His Majesty should be aware of this, but for some reason, he has no reaction to it."
Xie Xuchi signaled him to step back.
He walked to the window with his hands behind his back and looked at the emerald green Xiangfei bamboo outside.
The spring bamboo shoots have grown up and are nestling against the old bamboo.
Did he not expose Wen Rufeng because he loved his son?
Xie Xuchi thought he would feel wronged and sad because of his father's favoritism, but after going through so much, he found that he had become indifferent to Xie Zhe - he no longer expected fatherly love.
The Xiangfei bamboo sways in the early summer breeze, casting mottled green light into the Ruyi flower window.
Under the window next door, Xie Zan was lying carelessly on a bamboo chair with a book covering his face.
He said lazily, "Since Wen Rufeng has rebelled, why don't Your Highness rebel as well?"
Xie Xuchi looked at him and asked, "Azan means to force the emperor to abdicate?"
Xie Zan removed the book covering his face and sat up lazily. "There are twelve commanders of the imperial guards in the capital, four of whom are under your command. Minus a few neutral ones, your command might be able to stand up to him."
The wind blows by, and the bamboo leaves rustle.
Xie Zan continued, "The emperor has been unjust recently. In order to refine the elixir of immortality, he killed several censors who advised him against it, causing widespread resentment within the court and the country. It seems that now is the perfect time for rebellion."
Xie Xuchi remained silent for a long time, as if he couldn't make up his mind.
Xie Zan did not urge him.
He looked at Wei Ying. The girl was sitting on a small stool, concentrating on peeling an orange.
He waited patiently for the girl to peel the orange and carefully pick out the white orange peel before he suddenly snatched the orange flesh.
Wei Ying reached out to grab it, but Xie Zan took a big lick of the orange without any hesitation.
Wei Ying: “…”
Her orange was dirty.
She drew her sword without hesitation and slashed it directly at Xie Zan's neck.
Xie Zan pinched the sword blade with two fingers, threw the orange into his mouth with his other hand, and blocked Wei Ying's fist.
He rubbed Wei Ying's little hand and ate the orange under Wei Ying's fierce gaze as if she was about to eat him.
Savoring the sweet and sour aroma of the oranges, he slowly looked at Xie Xuchi, "The Emperor is searching for Baiyujing. Once he seizes Baiyujing's treasures, the treasury is full and power is concentrated. Forcing the emperor to abdicate will be incredibly difficult. Furthermore—does Your Highness think that Madam Wei, now that she's no longer useful, can continue to live?"
Xie Xuchi was silent.
He took out a letter from his sleeve.
He wrote to his mother every day to ask how she was.
This was the reply letter his mother had sent today, saying that she and Ningning were doing well. She also asked the palace maid to bring him a basket of fresh cherries, saying that she and Ningning had picked them together.
"Mother..."
He opened his lips and called out silently.
Neither he nor Ningning dared to tell their mother about his background, for fear of causing her further harm.
He was born with sin, and he hurt Ayan, the only person who was willing to treat him well. He completely became as dirty as his father.
But mother and Ningning are clean.
He wanted to protect them.
He closed his eyes.
He pinched the letter tightly between his fingers, his mind surprisingly calm, "Then let's rebel."
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In early summer, loquats gradually ripen and turn golden among the green and slender branches and leaves.
Wen Rufeng invited Xie Zhe to have tea at Mingzhu Palace in the name of Wei Si.
At this time, in the small kitchen of Mingzhu Palace.
The Wen brothers and sisters drove away the imperial chef, and several of them prepared tea and snacks in the small kitchen themselves.
Wen Rulei pulled out a paper bag and said in a low voice, "This is the poison I secretly took from Pei Lin when I was taking the class on countering the Zhou and restoring the Wei. It's said to be colorless and odorless, and even a small amount can be fatal!"
"Third brother, you did a great job. After all, brothers are the most reliable."
Wen Ruyun poured all the medicine into the tea and cakes, then stirred them evenly with chopsticks. "Those aristocratic families are too spineless to rebel. When Big Brother ascends the throne, I'll settle accounts with them one by one!"
Wen Rulei sneered, "So many prestigious families, but they're nothing but weaklings! None of the commanders of the imperial guards have any backbone. They don't even dare to accept the ready-made merit of following the dragon! This kind of wealth and honor, which comes at the cost of danger, still depends on us brothers!"
Wen Yueyin was sitting on a small stool embroidering.
Hearing this, she smiled brightly, "When Lao Deng dies, I will let my younger sister rush in with the yellow robe I embroidered and put it on big brother.
"When the time comes, we will gather mother, the palace maids, and the eunuchs to kowtow to Big Brother and respectfully welcome him to the throne as Emperor!
"It's a wonderful day. No one else can understand it. Only our family can experience it!"
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