readytorunbook Chapter 420 King Jing’an’s purpose!
Chapter 420 King Jing’an’s purpose!
Chen Changan shook his head and sighed, and could only leave with the servants.
The servant drove the carriage, but did not go to Prince Jing'an's palace. Instead, he stopped at a private residence where he could monitor Prince Jing'an.
Chen Changan was still a little confused: "Hasn't Prince Jing'an already left? Why are you here instead of taking me to find Prince Jing'an's mansion?"
The servant shook his head and said, "I just followed your instructions. I don't know anything else."
Chen Changan was still a little confused when the servant pushed open the door and a man stood up from the yard.
When Xiao Zhennan saw Chen Changan coming over, his face was covered in cold sweat: "Master Chen, you are finally here, this old man is saved!"
Chen Changan was confused: "Master Xiao, what are you saying? I... don't understand?"
"Hey, Master Chen, I've fallen into the trap set by Prince Jing'an!"
It was only at this time that Xiao Zhennan confessed everything: "The emperor sent me to investigate Prince Jing'an. After I arrived, I found that Prince Jing'an had indeed left, and I hurriedly reported to the emperor."
"The emperor was furious and sent out the Golden Armored Guards to investigate along the way. He also asked me to search the palace of Prince Jing'an!"
“But when I got to the door, I realized that Prince Jing’an had suddenly returned!”
"According to his driver, Prince Jing'an was also ill and went out to seek medical treatment. He was not running away."
"But I, I committed the crime of deceiving the king!"
Chen Changan was stunned for a moment and was speechless.
Look at you, you are so old, but you are still so impatient.
This time, even if the emperor wants to protect you, he can’t!
"You made the mistake, what does it have to do with me?" Chen Changan spread out his palms and shook his head, saying, "I can't do anything about the crime of deceiving the emperor, why are you looking for me?"
Xiao Zhennan gritted his teeth and said, "Why can't I do it? Now only you can do it!"
"You must know about those things in the newspaper. Maybe you wrote them!"
"As long as we accuse Prince Jing'an of rebellion, take him down, and then..."
Xiao Zhennan's eyes were cold, and Chen Changan shuddered: "Old Xiao, you...are you cruel enough?"
"A man of small mind is not a gentleman, and a man without ruthlessness is not a man!" Xiao Zhennan gritted his teeth and said, "Chang'an, I can delay for two days. I asked you to come here to discuss how we can set a trap for Prince Jing'an."
Chen Changan chuckled and was about to speak when a servant came running over to report.
"Master Xiao, Prince Jing'an is less than 200 meters away!"
"Who, who is less than 200 meters away from this place? Prince Jing'an?"
Xiao Zhennan was so scared that sweat broke out on his forehead. It was very likely that Prince Jing'an came here to call him to task!
I was just going to see a doctor, why do you say I was missing?
If you are dragged to the court, the emperor will definitely accuse you of a crime and even have you beheaded!
"Chang'an, why don't you take charge of the situation here, and I, I'll go first?" Xiao Zhennan wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"Old Xiao, I despise you. How can you let others clean up the mess you made yourself?"
Chen Changan reached out and took the telescope from Lao Ma.
Prince Jing'an sat upright on the majestic tall horse, wearing a gorgeous suit. The jade belt around his waist was inlaid with sparkling jade, which swayed gently with the rhythm of the horse's steps.
Dozens of guards lined up neatly, all of them were in high spirits, wearing uniform armor, the armor plates gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
He looked around vigilantly, guarding Prince Jing'an's safety at all times.
At this moment, both sides of the street were filled with people, who bowed to Prince Jing'an and kept greeting him sincerely.
Some children curiously poked their heads to look around, and were quickly pulled to their elders' side and told to be polite; the elderly were delighted and admired the virtue of Prince Jing'an; young men and women also looked at the group with reverence.
Prince Jing'an smiled and nodded slightly from time to time in response to the people's greetings.
The scene was both solemn and people-friendly, like a king's journey.
"I'm afraid Prince Jing'an is not here to see you."
Chen Changan put down the mirror and shook his head.
"It's not for me, how do you know?"
“How many people are around you?”
"A lot of people. They have surrounded Prince Jing'an's Mansion. How could there be fewer people?"
"Yes, but Prince Jing'an only brought a few dozen people."
Chen Changan smiled at Xiao Zhennan and said, "If a fight really breaks out, he will definitely suffer. Then why is he here? Is he looking for a fight?"
"Also, look at his attitude, neither hurried nor slow. If he really came for you, would he still have the energy to talk nonsense with the people?"
Xiao Zhennan was just worried, but after calming down and thinking about it, he nodded slightly.
What Chen Changan said makes a lot of sense.
"Changan, then what do you think he is doing here?"
"You really stumped me with this question." Chen Changan shook his head and said, "Maybe he knew you were here and came here to show off. Maybe he didn't know you were here and deliberately showed off to me."
"After all, apart from such a big chaos, it is doubtful that Prince Jing'an can live in peace and tranquility."
This was just Chen Changan's speculation, and Xiao Zhennan did not comment.
The servant suddenly said, "Master Chen, keep your voice down. Prince Jing'an is less than 30 meters away from here."
Chen Changan stopped talking. He and Xiao Zhennan lay on the door panel together, quietly waiting for the sound outside.
Not long after I came over, I heard Wang Chaoyang asking in a low voice.
"Father, why are you so polite to those untouchables?"
Prince Jing'an took a deep look behind him, shook his head and said, "What are you doing? In order to appease the people, the comments are not in my favor now."
Wang Chaoyang gritted his teeth and said, "It's all Chujiang Daily's fault. Father has been wronged. Father will go to the emperor to complain tomorrow. The emperor will definitely support you."
"Why are you complaining? I deserve it."
Prince Jing'an sighed and said, "I won't say more to you. Come with me tomorrow morning to ask for your resignation from the Emperor, citing poor health as an excuse. Go to Shangqing Palace and concentrate on refining elixirs for the Emperor. The Emperor should be able to allow it."
"Chaoyang, you leave today and talk to Chen Bijun for me."
"Okay, Father, this way."
The footsteps gradually faded away, perhaps Chen Changan and others were not noticed.
After listening to their conversation word for word, Xiao Zhennan thought he had made a mistake.
"Chang'an, Prince Jing'an... do you really admit your mistakes?"
"Where did you hear that?"
"He clearly said he wanted to make elixirs for the emperor."
Chen Changan laughed, shook his head and said, "Old Xiao, I think you are a little naive. You are wholeheartedly working for the country, so you can't feel these things. But Prince Jing'an is a scheming person. Will he come over and say such words obediently and leave after saying them?"
Xiao Zhennan nodded, unable to figure out what was wrong.
Finally, Xiao Zhennan spread out his palms: "But I still think that Prince Jing'an has no chance. I have uprooted the Red Flower Society, you have blown up the Shangqing Palace, and the Marquis of Xibo was killed by the emperor... Who else? What else can he have?"
Chen Changan shook his head and looked at Lord Xiao speechlessly.
"I've already said that Sir Xiao is patriotic, but I'm afraid you're the only one who is patriotic."
"If Prince Jing'an didn't have a trump card, he would have run away long ago, but he didn't. Why do you think that is?"
Lord Xiao was also very smart. He immediately took a breath and said, "This, this... you said, it's Xixia! Prince Jing'an defected to Xixia!"
"It's not like they'll surrender, but it's possible that they'll put pressure on Xixia from the outside."
Chen Changan sighed heavily: "From the point of view of the lost tax silver in Qingzhou, Prince Jing'an not only colluded with Xixia, but also colluded with Sakurajima. I can see the clues from the people I met in Yixiantian."
"Tsk tsk, Prince Jing'an, you have such a cruel heart!"
Xiao Zhennan paced back and forth anxiously. If what Chen Changan said was true, then the problem would be serious!
Chen Changan shrugged and smiled, "In this way, Sir Xiao's crime of deceiving the emperor is no longer a crime. You only need to find the emperor and take the initiative to state your fault. At most, you will stay in jail for a few days."
"Because the Emperor will capture Prince Jing'an before I go to war!"
Xiao Zhennan sighed heavily and could only agree.
"What about Shangqing Palace? Should we send more people to capture Wang Chaoyang?"
Chen Changan shrugged: "Then send someone. Wang Chaoyang is just a piece of trash anyway. I have no interest in him at all."