eurekapd Chapter 142 Chen Shou was almost crushed into a meat patty
Chapter 142 Chen Shou was almost crushed into a meat patty
Capital city, Cheng'en Mansion.
Although it was late at night, Duke Cheng'en and Crown Prince Chen Shou were still sitting in the study discussing things.
Too many things happened today, and the two of them must carefully consider and plan every next step.
Duke Cheng'en disapproved, saying, "You're taking too much risk. Just make Xu Maochun confess. Why make things so complicated?"
Chen Shou smiled faintly: "Xu Maochun is a rebellious person. When he was still young, he dared to poison the groom, cut his tendons with his own hands, and then tortured him terribly.
He was a wolf, and no matter how much he was tamed, he could never become a loyal dog. If he were asked to confess his guilt and die, he would certainly not agree.
If we anger him, he might bite us back. But if we let him die in prison, completely silencing him, it would easily give people something to talk about.
The person behind the scenes was really cunning. Not only did he know his life experience, he also deliberately spread it out, taking the opportunity to destroy his father's reputation, and he had to be cautious.
However, this might not be an opportunity. Using Xu Maochun's words to lure out those palace servants, and then using the palace servants' words to get rid of Luo Zheng.
Not only could he cut off Concubine Jiang's arm, he could also gain that person's favor, and save Xu Maochun's life, thus avoiding subsequent troubles.
Xu Maochun is indeed quite capable, and although he has a rebellious streak, he is also a smart man. He would never dare to bite us unless it is absolutely necessary.
If we can save his life here, he can continue to be of use to us. Even if he can't continue to stay in the Black Qilin Guard, we can arrange for him to be exiled and become a nail in our army."
Duke Cheng En pondered for a long time before asking, "How confident are you about this matter?"
Chen Shou smiled proudly: "At least 80%!"
"Eighty percent? Are you that sure?" Duke Cheng'en found it hard to believe. "Did you do anything else?"
"It's nothing, I just heard that the medicine lady is good at gynecology, so I arranged for someone to be with her."
Chen Shou smiled calmly, his tone relaxed and casual, as if he was just talking about an ordinary little thing, "In order to conceive a dragon heir, Jiang Lin used every possible means, and even asked the Black Kirin Guards to search for a miracle doctor everywhere.
If she heard about this medicine woman, she would definitely send people to look for her. So all she had to do was spread the news, bragging about the medicine woman's medical skills, and wait for Jiang Lin to take the bait. The rest would be easy.
Unfortunately, I arranged for someone to assassinate him halfway, but Luo Zheng was well prepared and deliberately arranged a substitute.
However, no matter how smart he was, he would never have thought that even if he found the medicine lady, he would not be able to bring her back to the capital alive.
And in the capital, a death trap had already been prepared for him, waiting for him to fall into it!
If he fails to bring back the miracle doctor, he will face death! The emperor's suspicion is the sharpest knife in the world."
Duke Cheng'en stroked his beard, and his eyes brightened the more he listened.
"You've done a great job. Luo Zheng will definitely die. There's really no need to worry anymore!"
Chen Shou laughed sarcastically, "It's just that Jiang Lin is too stubborn. She's already thirty-three, and she's still dreaming of getting pregnant with a dragon heir. What a foolish dream!"
Duke Cheng En sneered disdainfully: "She is a witch concubine who brings disaster to the country and the people. Once she loses the emperor's favor, she will have no way out. Naturally, she will put in a lot of effort.
However, no matter how much she did, she would never be able to conceive a dragon heir. When she was completely old and her beauty faded, how long could the emperor's favor last?
It’s just a pity that…”
"Father." Chen Shou suddenly interrupted him, "Why bother talking about what's already happened? Instead of dwelling on the past, it's better to think more about the future. Jiang Lin is no longer young, and we have plenty of opportunities."
Lord Cheng'en's expression hardened. "You're right. Let's continue with the plan. However, we need to find a way to eliminate Xie Xiu. As long as he's alive, he'll be a threat. The previous story might be related to him."
Chen Shou said calmly, "He is just an insignificant little figure now, but the fact that Xu Maochun killed him has become known to everyone, so it is not appropriate to take action against him now.
Otherwise, if something happens to him, it will inevitably lead to countless speculations. Once this storm has passed and people outside have forgotten about it, we can arrange an accident and get rid of him."
His tone revealed a condescending indifference. Xie Xiu was just a small scholar now and was not worthy of his attention at all.
As for his little daughter...
Oh, if Situ Yuan died suddenly, would the princess still regard her as her lucky star?
"That's quite good." Duke Cheng'en nodded with satisfaction. "Alright, it's getting late. Go back and rest first. We'll check on the news from the palace tomorrow."
It is too late now and the palace gates have been closed for a long time. No news from inside can be transmitted out. We can only wait and see tomorrow.
Chen Shou stood up, said goodbye to Cheng En, turned around and walked out.
Neither of them noticed that a small green vine was quietly hiding under the window outside the study.
Just as Chen Shou walked out of the study, a transparent thread instantly spread out and wrapped around the bonsai placed at the door of the study.
As soon as Chen Shou came out of the study, the servant waiting at the door immediately came with a lantern to lead the way for him.
He also specifically reminded: "Prince, please be careful with your steps."
Chen Shou quickly opened his folding fan and shook it gently: "Is it possible that I could fall down in my own home?"
However, just as he said this, the small green vine hidden in the bonsai shot out another thin thread and entangled the bonsai opposite.
So just as Chen Shou was waving a fan, smiling complacently, and walking briskly past the servant to go down the stairs first, he suddenly tripped!
"boom!"
The servant holding the lantern and following behind suddenly had his pupils tremble: "!!!"
His face was filled with fear, and he hurriedly rushed down with the lantern in hand: "Prince, what happened to you? Are you okay?"
As a result, he tripped hard!
"boom!"
The servant fell hard on Chen Shou's back.
Chen Shou was almost crushed to death by him, but more people rushed down shouting "Prince".
"Bang bang bang bang!"
Chen Shou was almost crushed into a meat patty.
Lord Cheng'en, who was in the study, heard the noise and hurried out.
Not only that, the servants nearby were also attracted by the commotion here.
At this time, the servants who had just been tripped also came to their senses, hurriedly got up from the ground, and went to help Chen Shou again.
Just as Duke Cheng'en was about to come down to check, someone immediately shouted, "Duke, be careful, there's something fishy going on here!"
Upon hearing this, Lord Cheng'en immediately stopped vigilantly and squinted at the open space under the stairs.
He was a little puzzled. There seemed to be nothing there, only a bonsai on each side. What could be so strange?
Chen Shou suddenly pushed away the servant who was supporting him, snatched the lantern from his hand, and limped carefully to the place where he had just tripped.
However, upon closer inspection, there was nothing there, not even any rope.
He reached out his hand and touched it again, but found nothing. He felt around a few more times, but still found nothing.
How could this be?
Could it be that someone secretly hid something?
Is there a traitor among these people present?
Chen Shou looked suspiciously at the servants present, his eyes cold: Who among these people is the traitor? Could their conversation with his father have been overheard?
Thinking of the consequences of those words being spread, Chen Shou suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest and spit out a mouthful of blood!
"puff!"