mesbooks Chapter 629 Muddy the Water
Chapter 629 Muddy the Water
Chapter 629 Muddy Waters
Shen Jingyu looked at him without saying anything. He was right about one thing.
An innocent man is guilty of possessing a treasure. She has no power or influence, and a woman with no one to rely on cannot manage such a huge sum of money.
If she didn't have enough power, the hired workers who were responsible for transporting the silver would be jealous and want to kill her.
It would be better to let Song Tingshan know her value and put aside his other thoughts for the time being.
Thinking of this, she slowly said, "My grandmother was the late queen's wet nurse. She knew that the late queen had found a huge sum of money, as much as five million taels of silver."
Hearing this, Xiao Tingshan was stunned.
That's it?
The bargaining chip in her hand is actually these five million taels of silver?
Although he was indeed short of money and five million taels was by no means a small sum, this sum of money would not play a big role for him.
After all, he has no power and influence, and is not favored by the emperor. What use is there in having money?
But after all...it's better than nothing. At least he can use money to open up many connections.
However, Xiao Tingshan still felt disappointed.
He thought that what Shen Jingyu held in her hand would be enough bargaining chips for him to have a chance to turn things around, but unfortunately, it was not the case.
Xiao Tingshan couldn't help but think that if he also had the identity of a prince, this money would be able to play the greatest role and value.
But he was just an unfavored minister, the sickly and abandoned prince of the Duke's Mansion. He could not openly use the money to win over people's hearts and bribe court officials.
After all, who would be won over by a noble who only has a title but no real power?
Apart from this, it seems that he can only use this money to buy some relationships and recruit some experts. Apart from these, what else can he do?
For Xiao Tingshan, he felt that this bargaining chip was not as useful as other ones.
"I didn't expect that you would have such an opportunity." Xiao Tingshan calmed down, took Shen Jingyu's hand and spoke slowly.
Shen Jingyu looked at his expression and was a little surprised to see that he didn't seem particularly happy.
Xiao Tingshan smiled at her and said, "What kind of deal did you reach with Concubine Jing?"
He asked bluntly, not hiding anything, and looked at her directly with gentle eyes.
Shen Jingyu did not speak immediately, and Xiao Tingshan said: "Everyone knows about you and Xiao Yuncheng. Although Concubine Jing has made a deal with you and changed your identity, you have no friendship with the Lin family. The Lin family can still easily abandon you at that time."
"Even if you marry me now, as long as you exist, you will be a shame to Xiao Yuncheng. They will get rid of you sooner or later."
Shen Jingyu fell silent, because she knew very well that he was right.
Concubine Jing will not let her go. Maybe they are busy dealing with Concubine Rou and the Lu family right now, so they might take advantage of the chaos to get rid of her.
"Since you have already married me and your goal has been achieved, why don't you tell me this? After all, you and I are now one." Xiao Tingshan persuaded.
Shen Jingyu slowly withdrew her hand and spoke slowly: "My grandmother once saved a nanny who was a confidant of Concubine Rou. She knew the secret of the death of the second prince, and she also knew why Your Majesty was hanging out with Yin Qiling. She could also explain why Concubine Xiang slept in the same bed with the second prince..."
It was precisely because she knew all this that Shen Jingyu did not choose the powerful Xiao Heyu at the beginning, although of course, her status was not noble enough.
But Shen Jingyu felt that no matter what Xiao Heyu did, the Third Prince's party would inevitably suffer a heavy blow just based on what Concubine Rou had done.
What's more, since ancient times, the tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Xiao Heyu is too popular and will easily become the target of public criticism. It is better to settle for the second best and choose Xiao Yuncheng.
What a pity... what a pity... fate plays tricks on us...
Thinking of this, Shen Jingyu's gaze fell on Xiao Tingshan and she looked at his face carefully.
It would have been better if she hadn't looked at it. After reading the letter, the more she looked at him, the more she felt that he was somewhat similar to His Majesty.
On the contrary, the current Sixth Prince does not have many similarities with the current emperor.
Shen Jingyu is currently sending people to look for the portrait of Concubine Xi. Concubine Xi died young and her family has been declining. Although she has the support of the current Sixth Prince, she has no real power.
Now, she had no way to check Xiao Tingshan's identity and could only make a rough guess by comparing it with the portrait.
At this moment, Xiao Tingshan did not take her gaze to heart, but was shaken by her words.
"You mean, all these things were done by the Queen?" Xiao Tingshan narrowed his eyes.
"Yes." Shen Jingyu nodded.
"Where is Madam now?"
Shen Jingyu's eyes were heavy: "That day, Concubine Jing sent someone to take the person away, but she never thought that someone would target her and intercept her."
"How could this be? Do you know who it is?" Xiao Tingshan frowned.
Shen Jingyu shook her head with a complicated look: "I'm not sure, but from Concubine Jing's tone, it sounds like... Shen Shuyi."
Xiao Tingshan was stunned. He never expected that Shen Shuyi would once again seize the initiative.
"Although Concubine Jing was annoyed and furious at the time, she let it go because she guessed it was Shen Shuyi's doing."
After all, Shen Shuyi, like her, also wanted to overthrow Concubine Rou and the Lu family.
Xiao Tingshan remained silent. Shen Jingyu asked slowly, "What are you going to do?"
"Report to the Third Prince in secret, kill Shen Shuyi." There was a gleam of excitement in Xiao Tingshan's eyes.
Shen Shuyi holds such secrets and witnesses, she must die.
Although he had always wanted to conquer a woman like her and use her for his own benefit, he did not want to miss the opportunity to kill her.
Hearing this, Shen Jingyu's blood seemed to boil.
"Do you still want to stand on Xiao Heyu's side?" Shen Jingyu frowned.
She just felt that the Lu family was in a difficult situation now, and if he still chose Xiao Heyu at this time, he would have little chance of winning.
Xiao Tingshan shook his head: "No, only when Shen Shuyi dies, will Concubine Jing and His Highness the Eighth Prince take action personally."
In other words, Shen Shuyi's death will push the fight between Xiao Heyu and Xiao Yuncheng to a climax.
"You are a shame to Xiao Yuncheng, and I am a discarded pawn to Xiao Heyu, so neither of them is our best choice." Xiao Tingshan spoke softly, with a bright light flashing in his eyes.
Shen Jingyu reacted: "You mean, muddy the water?"
Xiao Tingshan smiled and said softly, "Yes, only by muddying the water can we have a chance."
When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits. The more fiercely they fight, the more other princes will wait for an opportunity to strike.
Emperor Qianwu had many descendants, so they had better choices.
In other words, this chess game can be overturned and replayed using this opportunity.
Hearing this, Shen Jingyu's heart beat rapidly. If at this moment, it could be proved that Xiao Tingshan was the real Sixth Prince, then... did it mean that their chance had come!
At this moment, Shen Jingyu finally changed her opinion of Xiao Tingshan, and said, "My husband is right. You and I are one. I hope you can tell me more about your plans. If you have any difficulties, I will definitely help you."
Xiao Tingshan keenly noticed the change in Shen Jingyu's attitude, although he didn't know the reason.
But he had to say that he was satisfied with today's negotiations!