"What did you say? Xia Dong was sent back again?" The voice full of anger and surprise in the quiet night sounded slightly reverberant, dull and harsh, "How is this possible? They have obviously rescued this bitch.

, why do you want to throw yourself into a trap again?"

"The official is also puzzled. Ordinarily, we are not slow in our actions. As soon as we got the news that Meng Zhi was secretly replaced from prison, we immediately started planning, and everything went smoothly at first. Cai Quan received

After the secret report, I immediately went to the sky prison to inspect, and also interrogated the fake prisoner personally. He has never been a person who can hide things quietly, and he couldn't hide it even if the real prisoner went missing. At this time, I will report it to the emperor again, and the matter will only be

Once the trouble breaks out, Cai Quan's crime of dereliction of duty cannot be taken lightly. When he is angry, he will do his best to track down Meng Zhi. Not many people can enter the sky prison to visit Xia Dong. Even if Meng Zhi's suspicion cannot be confirmed, it is at least very likely.

It's hard to clear up. If these two people turned against each other, it would be in our favor whoever wins and who loses. But... who knew it would be such a coincidence. Xia Dong was actually sent back by Meng Zhi today. Our spies were spying on us.

I don’t know how they explained it to Cai Quan. In short, everything is calm in the prison now, the fake criminal was taken away by Meng Zhi, and the real criminal is back in prison. Under such circumstances, if you force me to complain to the emperor, what can I complain about?

"

"Then, according to Mr. Fan, do you want to back down?"

"Master Xia, it's not that I want to back down. You know how strong the opponent is now. Although I am the censor, I can report directly to Tianting without going through the East Palace, but I have to speak with a little shadow. Meng Zhi Zijiu

Since Anshan escorted him, his favor has been flourishing, and Xia Dong is now staying in prison without any reason, and I am helpless."

Under the dim oil lamp, the light and shadow on Xia Jiang's face danced, looking a bit ferocious. He stared at the middle-aged man in front of him and sneered several times: "What are you afraid of? Hidden arrows are the most difficult to guard against. Mei Changsu can take a year or two.

To bring down the Crown Prince and Prince Yu within a short period of time, wasn't it all about secret planning? Besides, you have no other choice. I have all the evidence of your bad things. If you don't help me, I will destroy you. Absolutely.

I won’t show mercy.”

The middle-aged man gritted his teeth and his eyes trembled rapidly several times.

"I have been in charge of the Xuanjing Division for so many years, how could I be defeated so easily?" Xia Jiang looked at him with cold eyes, not relaxing, "If Mei Changsu really thinks that I have no power to fight back, then he

The end is not far away."

"Having said that, I also believe that I am not the only one working for you, Mr. Xia, in this court. But to attack, there must be a reason. I originally thought that I had caught Xia Dong, but it turned out to be like this. So.

In my opinion, it would be better to be quiet in the near future. Master Xia lives here and no one knows. The days are long, so there is no rush at this moment."

A cold light flashed in Xia Jiang's eyes. He believed that he had a long future, but he was not sure about how long the old emperor in the palace would have. With the handle and connections he had when he was in charge of the Xuanjing Division,

He had hidden himself in the capital, hiding in the most dangerous place for so long, not just to survive, not to mention that even if he wanted to breathe, he had to breathe hard. Although he said harsh words in front of the Chengtai Censor in front of him

, but in fact, due to Xia and Dong's betrayal and Xia and Qiu's swing, the power of the Xuanjing Division in the dark has been almost wiped out, and those that are still preserved are very difficult to contact. Although there are a few in the DPRK

He is a minister who can be controlled secretly, but now no one dares to face the rising momentum of the new crown prince in the East Palace, which always makes Xia Jiang feel angry and depressed.

Of course, if he could sneak out of the country quietly and escape for the rest of his life, Xia Jiang would not have to continue to be an enemy of Jamel Xiao, but the dangerous situation of being forced back after absconding several times made him understand the tightness of the manhunt outside. Obviously, he would not

There is no third channel left between the death of the fish and the breaking of the net. But if he continues to flood the capital like this without doing anything, Xia Jiang is really not sure whether the umbrellas he controls with handles can still be in front of him.

How long to hold up.

In fact, at this time, Xia Jiang was like a fish caught on the shore. If he didn't flop a few times, he would definitely not be able to escape the ending of slowly dying of thirst. Therefore, he was thinking day and night, and all he could think about was how to find Jamel Xiao's most lethal fish.

Because of his weakness, he would take action once he could. As for whether the action itself was risky or safe, it was completely meaningless to him now.

"Master Xia, I'm doing this for your own good. I want to keep the green hills here. Don't worry about running out of firewood." Fan Yushi was a little uneasy by Xia Jiang's sad expression, and the smile on his face was very stiff. "Perhaps you can avoid this."

With a gust of limelight, the situation will turn around..."

"Master Fan," Xia Jiang ignored his nonsense and pursed his lips and said, "Didn't you say that we need to find some excuses? In fact, as long as we are bolder and more ruthless, it will not be difficult to find evidence. Because... I

Know where the evidence is..."

"Where...where?"

"In that Su's house." Xia Jiang squeezed out these words through his teeth. "I had already searched once during the spring hunting, but Mei Changsu went to Jiu'an Mountain at that time. The people who stayed behind probably had some information in advance.

I noticed that it was like an uninhabited ghost house, so I was disappointed. But now that Mei Changsu is back, the house must have become very lively again. Jamel Xiao is obviously preparing to overturn the case step by step. Witnesses

The physical evidence must be slowly returning to the capital. Where can it be placed? The East Palace is naturally inconvenient, so it is most appropriate to place it with Mei Changsu, an old friend of King Qi. Mr. Fan, as long as we can break through Su's house, there is no need to worry about not getting it.

Jamel Xiao has been deliberately trying to find a way to overturn the case?"

Fan Chengxiang swallowed hard, turned pale, and retorted: "Mr.

No, the patrol camp is someone sent by the new prince, so will he ignore it?"

"Of course you have to find the right time." Xia Jiang sneered several times, "You have forgotten that in five days it will be the wedding day of our new crown prince. Think about it, I wonder if it is His Majesty's impatience or Concubine Jing's temperament.

Urgent, the mourning clothes of the first year of the Empress Dowager were not removed until May, and there are still almost two years of the three-year mourning period. As a result, there will be some sacrifice to the Ancestral Temple, some Holy Spirit's edict, some wedding ceremony, and the separation of rooms in the East Palace.

The rule is that the marriage cannot be consummated... In the final analysis, it's just a formality, but none of your censors impeached..."

"Master Xia, His Highness the Crown Prince is already the fourth generation. He is not married for the first time. He is required to observe mourning for one year and pray to the Ancestral Temple for divination before the wedding ceremony can be held. Even if it is just a formality, he has gone through it anyway. How can he be impeached?"

"I just said it, and I didn't force you to provoke him on this matter. What's funny is that Concubine Jing and Jamel Xiao usually seem to be gentle and filial. Princess Jingning is also the fourth generation, so it's OK

Those who go to the Imperial Ancestral Temple for divination, the girls are getting older and are not in a hurry to get married. They don’t want to live in peace for three years? Are they rushing to reincarnate in a hurry? "

Fan Chengxiang glanced at Xia Jiang and did not answer.

"Let's not talk nonsense. Let's just talk about the day of the wedding. Although it was restricted by the mourning system and could only hold a semi-wedding ceremony, what kind of limelight is Jamel Xiao now? The crown prince is newly established, and the imperial concubine is respected in the palace. The order of the Central Secretary is

The bride's grandfather, the Minister of Rites, and Liu Cheng's cousin, this scene cannot be made small. The whole city will be celebrating together, and it will be no more lively than the Chinese New Year. The few manpower in the patrol camp have already gone to maintain order.

, Su Zhai is not on the route of the wedding sedan parade, who can care about it." A murderous look flashed between Xia Jiang's brows, and he pursed his lips fiercely, "I can still recruit some people, Qian Junhou is also mine.

Man, go and contact me. He has eight hundred soldiers there. As long as he goes out day and night, with speed and ruthlessness, isn't it easy to seize a house quietly?"

Fan Chengxiang's eyes flashed, obviously not as confident as Xia Jiang, and he asked softly: "What if it fails?"

Xia Jiang said coldly: "We are already fighting against the odds, so how can we talk about victory or defeat?"

Fan Chengxiang's hand that was shrunk in his sleeves twitched involuntarily. He quickly stabilized his expression and said with a forced smile: "That's right. If you don't take a little risk, how can you achieve great things? I think this is good, but there are still a few more

Mr. Xia, please plan the details first, and I will discuss it with Qian Junhou as soon as possible. If I make more preparations in advance, I will naturally be more confident."

"Then it will be hard work for Master Fan outside."

"There is no need to be so polite between you and me. The night is deep, so I will take my leave first." Fan Chengxiang said haha ​​twice, slowly walked out of the dark room, carefully closed the door outside, and then walked to his bedroom thoughtfully.

"Sir, why did you come back to your room so late? Did you go to see Mr. Xia again?" As soon as he entered the inner room, a pretty woman wearing only a homely shirt and skirt, with arched eyebrows and phoenix eyes, came forward and undressed Fan Chengxiang.

"Yao Zhu, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"How can I sleep if the master doesn't come back?"

Fan Chengxiang smiled and stretched out his hand to take her into his arms. He and his wife Yuan Pei had a cold relationship. They lived in separate courtyards. The one he loved and trusted the most was this concubine Yaozhu. When Xia Jiang fled into his bedroom in the middle of the night,

Yaozhu was present, so there wasn't much to hide from her about Xia Jiang.

"Every time I go to see Mr. Xia, I always feel worried when I come out, which really makes me uneasy. Although I am a female generation, if I have any troubles, it can be considered a way to solve my problem by talking to me.

ah……"

"How did you know?" Fan Chengxiang leaned back on the pillow and sighed, "This Xia Jiang is getting more and more crazy. He is fighting with his back to the wall, but why should I gamble my family's life, future, and wealth on him?"

"Didn't you say that...the master has something in his hands?"

"Yes, there is a reason..." Fan Chengxiang looked at the flowers on the tent with heavy eyes and said slowly, "But I have been thinking that being controlled by him like this is not a way to survive. Maybe I can make up for it.

I am asking for a pardon from His Highness the Crown Prince..."

Yao Zhu's smart eyes turned and she immediately understood: "What the master means is to stabilize Xia Jiang and report to the East Palace in order to be punished and meritorious service?"

"You are still smart," Fan Chengxiang flicked her face with his finger and smiled, "Xia Jiang is the person that His Highness the Crown Prince wants most now. If I accomplish this merit, let alone erase old sins, I will be lucky.

, I’m afraid there’s hope to be able to secure a future career…”

"Master... are you sure?"

"The current Crown Prince is no longer as inflexible as he was when he was Prince Jing. What I committed in Xia Jiang's hands was nothing more than bribery and sheltering a few criminals. It has already been seven or eight years, and it is not worth letting go."

In my heart, if he is willing to forgive me, he will immediately be able to take care of Xia Jiang, who is a personal thorn in his side. No matter how he weighs the balance, he should not refuse."

Yao Zhu's eyes were like water, her smile was full of dimples, and she said softly: "If it can be like what the master said, that would be great. These days of fear and fear are really unbearable. It's better for the master to go to the East Palace to complain."

"You're right. I originally wanted stability and peace. I wanted to take in this plague god for two days and send him away as soon as possible. Even though I knew he couldn't escape, he was cheating on me. I really can't stand this day anymore.

I have decided to go to the East Palace to ask for an audience with His Highness the Crown Prince tomorrow morning."

"tomorrow?"

"For something like this, it's better to do it sooner rather than later. Let's go tomorrow."

"The master's decision will definitely not be wrong. Then drink the soothing soup and rest early. There will be more trouble tomorrow." Yao Zhu said, got up and went to the tea stove to bring the simmering bowl of soup to Fan Chengxiang.

After a few sips, I helped him lie down and gently fanned him.

Maybe it was because he had made a decision in his heart and felt a little calm, maybe because the soothing soup was indeed effective. Within a moment, Fan Chengxiang fell into a deep sleep. When Yao Zhu waited for him to start snoring, she reached out to push his shoulder and called him twice.

, seeing no response, he immediately put down his fan, quietly got out of bed, wrapped himself in a black cloak, and floated out like a phantom, quickly disappearing into the inky night.
Chapter completed!