OBS Chapter 1286: Trapping Liu Shixiu
Chapter 1286: Trapping Liu Shixiu
Zhan Weiran took a deep breath and lowered his voice, heavy with worry: "Your Majesty, please understand... I am worried... Liu Shixiu is still at large and has not been apprehended."
"This person has evil intentions, cruel methods, and hates his wife's sister to the core..."
"I'm afraid he's still harboring evil intentions and might harm my wife's sister in the future... This, this has always been a source of worry for me and my wife."
When mentioning this, Zhan Weiran clenched his fists unconsciously, and it was obvious that he was quite afraid of Liu Shixiu.
Liu Shixiu!
Hearing this name, a cold murderous intent surged in Shen Zhinian's heart!
If she had not been alert, she would have fallen into that guy's trap and been poisoned by him using Shen Nanqiao.
She has never forgotten this blood debt!
However, Shen Zhinian was in the deep palace, and her ability to intervene in the matter of capturing fugitives outside was very limited.
Zhan Weiran's initiative to mention it at this moment actually reminded her.
That venomous snake has been hiding in the shadows, and it's a serious threat. If I could take advantage of this opportunity...
Shen Zhinian's eyes turned slightly, and he had a plan in mind.
She raised her eyes to look at Zhan Weiran and said slowly, "Although the two of them have broken off their relationship, Liu Shixiu hates Lin Wan to the core and regards her as a traitor to the Duke Dingguo's Mansion."
"If he knew that Lin Wan had gotten a new job and was exposed to the public, would he feel extremely humiliated and be unable to restrain his desire for revenge?"
Zhan Weiran was such a smart person that his pupils suddenly shrank when he heard the words, and he instantly understood what Shen Zhinian had not yet expressed.
Lure the snake out of its hole!
Use Lin Wan as bait to trap Liu Shixiu!
But... his heart suddenly tightened.
Although this method is clever, it undoubtedly puts Lin Wan in danger!
Liu Shixiu is such a vicious person, what if...
Shen Zhinian seemed to see through Zhan Weiran's worries and continued, "This method does have some risks."
"But Liu Shixiu has been on the run, like a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, making it impossible to guard against him."
"If we can seize this opportunity to capture him, we can truly eliminate the trouble forever, allowing Lin Wan, and even your entire family, to rest in peace in the future."
At this point, she changed the subject: "Of course, this matter concerns Lin Wan's safety, and ultimately it depends on her own wishes. Although I use her to do things, I never force her to do anything."
"Besides, the arrest of the imperial criminals is ultimately the business of the previous dynasty, so it is not convenient for me to interfere too much."
Shen Zhinian's meaning was very clear.
She came up with the idea, but the decision of whether to implement it or not was up to Lin Wan herself.
Zhan Weiran could ask her, and if she was willing to take the risk, they could make their own plans.
Upon hearing this, Zhan Weiran felt suddenly enlightened.
The Imperial Noble Consort's move not only provided a direction for resolving the major concern, but also preserved Lin Wan's decision-making power and dignity, and avoided the suspicion of the harem interfering in politics.
It's extremely thoughtful!
Zhan Weiran immediately clasped his fists and said gratefully, "I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your advice!"
Shen Zhinian nodded slightly: "Go."
"This matter requires long-term consideration and thorough consideration to ensure that everything is done properly."
After all, this is outside the Yangxin Palace, and it is not appropriate to talk for long when the emperor is nearby.
Shen Zhinian said no more, held Fuqiu's hand, and got on the warm sedan waiting on the side. The ceremonial procession slowly left.
Zhan Weiran bowed and clasped his fists: "This general respectfully sends the Imperial Noble Consort off!"
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Jin Palace.
There is a light fragrance in the study.
The King of Jin met with several newly defected officials in a dark room. They had already finished their secret talks with him and left.
The Prince of Jin was sipping from his cup, with a hint of satisfaction from his master plan between his brows.
Concubine Qi walked in quietly, with delicate makeup, but her eyes and eyebrows were filled with excitement and mystery that were difficult to conceal.
She walked to the side of Prince Jin and said with a smile, "Your Highness, there is someone outside the palace who wants to see you. Who this person is... you will never guess!"
Without even raising his eyelids, Prince Jin asked calmly, "Oh? Who could have allowed you to keep it a secret?"
Concubine Qi opened her red lips slightly and uttered a few words: "Liu Chongshan's son, Liu Shi Xiu!"
The air suddenly became stagnant.
King Jin's hand holding the cup paused slightly, and the jade-like mask on his face suddenly shattered, replaced by a cold and stern look!
He suddenly raised his eyes to look at Concubine Qi, his voice filled with undisguised shock and anger: "Liu Shixiu?!"
"That remnant of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, wanted by the entire nation and unforgivable?!"
"Concubine Qi, how dare you bring such a hot potato into the palace? Are you trying to put me in an unjust position?!"
Facing the King of Jin's fury, Concubine Qi showed no fear at all. Instead, she smiled sweetly, a smile filled with complete confidence and cunning: "How dare I put the King in an unjust position?"
"I dared to bring him here because I knew... Your Highness would definitely want to see him."
Concubine Qi had her own plans in mind.
Although the Liu family has fallen, how could the foundation accumulated by a great family for hundreds of years be so easily wiped out?
The hidden financial resources and manpower of the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion, as well as some unknown official secrets and military deployments...
These "legacies" are undoubtedly a great help to the prince who is determined to seize the throne.
Liu Shixiu is now like a lost dog. Apart from seeking refuge with the prince, is there any other way for him to go?
This is the best time to take over the remaining forces of the Liu family!
Sure enough, when King Jin heard this, the anger on his face receded like the tide, and was replaced by a gentle and harmless smile.
He reached out his hand and gently patted Concubine Qi's delicate cheek. His gesture was intimate, but his eyes were filled with deep calculation: "You still understand my mind."
Prince Jin withdrew his hand and returned to his usual calm tone: "In that case, bring him to the west wing study."
"Remember, keep it secret."
"I understand."
The smile on Concubine Qi's face deepened. She knelt down and bowed, then turned around and walked away gracefully, her movements silent and silent.
In just a cup of tea, the extremely hidden side door of the west wing study was gently pushed open.
A man dressed in coarse linen clothes, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, and exuding an air of dust and desolation, flashed in.
He took off his hat, revealing a weather-beaten, unshaven face.
It was Liu Shixiu who had disappeared for a long time.
Compared to the high-spirited young master of Duke Dingguo's Mansion in the past, he now looks much more haggard and disheveled.
His eye sockets were sunken, and in those eyes, there was still a flicker of the resentment and unwillingness of a trapped beast, as well as a hint of madness that came from being desperate.
Liu Shixiu looked at Prince Jin, who was sitting in the main seat, wearing a brocade robe and smiling gently.
He gritted his teeth, took a few steps forward, and then fell to his knees with a thud, his voice hoarse and difficult to understand: "Liu Shixiu... kowtow to His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin!"
The flickering candlelight stretched the figure of the King of Jin tall and slender, casting it on the wall.
He did not immediately ask Liu Shixiu, who was kneeling on the ground, to stand up. Instead, he looked at the other person coldly with his usual smiling eyes.
The air was filled with a sense of oppression that was almost stagnant...
After a long time, Prince Jin slowly spoke. His voice was not loud, but it carried the majesty of a royal family.