strictlysupreme Chapter 388 Persuasion
Chapter 388 Persuasion
Qiao Tai's mission ends here.
He didn't expect that Li Cunxi only delivered a letter and gave Wang Xiaojie a few hints in the middle, but Wang Xiaojie actually talked nonstop like the little prince of idioms.
But that’s okay. Qiao Tai bowed to Wang Xiaojie and was about to leave.
Suddenly, he remembered something and said to Wang Xiaojie:
"General, although my family's head has found something strange, there is no evidence to prove that Qiu Jing is a traitor."
“So, after my family’s head arrives in Chongzhou, he will secretly help the general.”
"This time, the general went to war with the help of Zhao Wenhui, the governor of Yingzhou, and the head of my family secretly helping him. Even if the rebels are in the dark, it will be easy for the general to win."
"I'll take my leave now, General."
Wang Xiaojie bowed and personally escorted Qiao Tai out.
In the Inner Guard Palace, Xiao Qingfang sat in the room, smiling as she looked at the sleeping Su Xian'er.
Because Hu Jinghui, Mo Ling and Yingzi all followed Li Cunxi and left Luoyang, she could not easily defect to the Internal Guards and had to command remotely from a high position.
Over the past year or so, after Xiao Qingfang learned that Wu Zetian was preparing to attack Khitan, he carefully planned a major case.
Her people had secretly entered the Turkic territory and contacted Prince Mochuo, the son of Jili Khan.
On the Khitan side, the alliance between Qiu Jing and Li Jinzhong has achieved some initial results.
As long as Wang Xiaojie dared to send troops to attack Khitan, then Li Jinmie of Khitan would make Wang Xiaojie understand what a disastrous defeat is.
After waiting for a long time, a voice sounded outside the door.
It was the voice of a middle-aged man, and he said in a low voice:
"Sister, General Huan Bin is here."
Xiao Qingfang quickly got up, straightened her clothes, opened the door and came out, looked at the man, then closed the door.
Under the guidance of the man, Xiao Qingfang soon discovered Huan Bin in disguise.
As a big event was approaching, Huan Bin seemed a little impatient. No one knew why he came here, and his whole body was shaking.
"What's wrong, Huanbin?"
"Why did you come so late at night? Do you have something very important to tell me?"
Xiao Qingfang took Huan Bin to a small room and poured him a cup of warm water.
Huan Bin just took a sip, put down the cup and asked:
"Is this something you have to do?"
"Do you think you can really defeat His Majesty?"
"Do you think that even if Li Cunxi doesn't go to Chongzhou, you can successfully turn the border into a key town for the Khitan?"
"There is still Di Renjie in the court. If His Majesty is furious and sends Di Renjie, then even if you have the power to change the situation, you will never be able to remotely control everything in the capital."
Listening to Huan Bin's words, Xiao Qingfang's ambition suddenly overflowed.
She stood up, with her back to Huan Bin, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes.
"The emperor takes turns and comes to my house next year."
"Since Your Majesty cannot defend this kingdom, I can take his place."
"Even if I really fail in this battle, I still have room to fight back."
"I know you are the old master's confidant, but I still hope you can support me during this critical period."
"If I succeed, you will be crowned king and appointed prime minister. If I fail, you can continue to be your general and enjoy wealth and prosperity from now on."
After hearing this, Huan Bin stopped persuading her.
There is a very good saying.
It's hard to persuade the damn ghost with good words, and mercy can't help others.
Since Xiao Qingfang herself doesn't want to live anymore, the little friendship between him and Xiao Qingfang has come to an end here.
If he is unable to do anything in the end, he can only send Xiao Qingfang to hell personally.
Huan Bin thought of this and no longer had the same feelings as before. He bowed to Xiao Qingfang and whispered:
"Well, the head of the Snake Spirit Hall, Huan Bin, wishes you success soon, big sister."
"If you succeed, we will have a chance to work together."
"If you fail and your identity is exposed, I will personally petition His Majesty to allow you to die without pain."
Xiao Qingfang's fingers trembled, but soon returned to normal.
Actually, Huan Bin is right.
If it really comes to the point where there is no way out, being killed by Huan Bin, a person close to him, might be a good choice.
but……
How could a cautious person like her really let herself live to that point?
"Huan Bin, goodbye. In order to avoid suspicion, please try not to meet each other during this period of time." Xiao Qingfang said lightly.
Huan Bin bowed and left without any regrets.
After seeing Huan Bin off, Xiao Qingfang returned to Su Xianer's room, only to see Su Xianer, who had already fallen asleep, sitting at the head of the bed, still waiting for her to come back.
"What's wrong, Xian'er, why did you wake up?"
"Did I wake you up when I went out just now?"
The sad expression on Xiao Qingfang's face disappeared in an instant, replaced by a gentle expression like a loving mother.
Su Xianer waited for Xiao Qingfang to sit at the head of the bed, and buried his head in Xiao Qingfang's arms.
"Big sister." Su Xianer called softly.
"I'm here." Xiao Qingfang gently stroked Su Xianer's head, "What's the matter?"
"Sister, I'm panicking and can't sleep. I always have a bad feeling." Su Xianer hugged Xiao Qingfang tightly.
Xiao Qingfang was stunned for a moment, and also reached out to hug Su Xianer tightly: "Xianer, aren't we all just hanging our heads on our belts? There are risks in doing anything, Xianer. Besides, we have no choice."
Xiao Qingfang hugged Su Xianer tightly. Xiao Qingfang, who was always notorious in the court for her decisiveness in killing people, was rarely gentle.
As one of the few figures in this dynasty who could make officials of the third rank fear him, Xiao Qingfang enjoyed extremely special treatment.
She knew that this treatment was given to her by the emperor.
However, no matter how many preferential treatments the emperor gave her, he could not erase the hatred between the two families.
Perhaps, no one knew from the beginning that her, Xiao Qingfang, original surname was Xiao.
That’s right, she is the descendant of Concubine Xiao Shufei who was killed together with Queen Wang by Wu Zetian.
The two sisters, Xiaomei and Xiaofeng, are actually from the same clan.
In order to infiltrate the Wu Zhou political group, and for the sake of something that the entire Snake Spirit wanted to do, she changed her surname from "Xiao" to "Xiao".
Just one word separates two completely different families.
Wu Zetian dared to employ members of the "Xiao" family, but not necessarily members of the "Xiao" family.
This is why Xiao Qingfang changed her surname.
She has wanted revenge for so many years. If it were a few years later, Wu Zetian might have died. What would be the point of her revenge then?
Her revenge is not just for herself. Everyone in the Snake Spirit wants revenge.
Recalling the past days, Xiao Qingfang patted Su Xianer gently.
"It's okay. Even if it doesn't work, I've already chosen a way out for you."
"Henan Prefecture Governor Li Cunxi is Kui Wenzhong's biological brother. For Kui Wenzhong's and my sake, he will be willing to take you in."