Steal my marriage? Turn around and marry the tyrant to take the throne

Chapter 1287 I Will Give You One Chance (153 Million Rewards Plus)

"A wanted criminal of the imperial court, a remnant of the Duke Dingguo's mansion. A warrant has been issued throughout the country for your arrest, yet you dared to sneak into my palace and walk into my trap..."

"Liu Shixiu, you are so brave!"

The threat and chill in King Jin's words were enough to scare ordinary people.

However, Liu Shixiu's body lying on the ground did not even tremble.

He suddenly raised his head, and his bearded face, his eyes bloodshot from fleeing, flashed with a madness of desperation!

Liu Shixiu didn't beg for mercy, nor did he quibble. Instead, he laughed hoarsely, a laugh that was both unpleasant and piercing: "Your Highness, why do you have to ask questions when you already know the answer? Why are you trying to tease me with this?"

"Since I dare to come here today, I have already put life and death aside."

He stared at the Prince of Jin intently, as if trying to see through his gentle disguise. "When my father was still alive, he told me that among all the royal relatives, only His Highness the Prince of Jin has a broad mind and lofty ambitions. He is not someone who would long be inferior to others!"

"Although the Liu family has been defeated, I have become a lost dog. But my life, as well as my unknown knowledge of the capital and even the military... may be of some use to His Highness!"

Liu Shixiu's words almost blatantly tore off the veil and exposed the King of Jin's hidden ambition.

He also revealed his only possible bargaining chip for survival.

He and the remaining Liu family forces behind him are still useful to King Jin!

"I ask for nothing more than a way out and a chance to take revenge on those who took advantage of my misfortune and harmed my entire Liu family!"

Liu Shixiu's voice was filled with deep hatred: "Please, Your Majesty... give me a chance to be loyal!"

The study fell into silence again.

The frost on Prince Jin's face gradually melted, but beneath the gentle appearance lay a deeper calculation.

He looked at the man struggling at his feet like a dying beast and knew that the other party had indeed grasped the most crucial point.

I need all the strength I can get.

Especially those forces hiding in the shadows.

Prince Jin neither admitted nor denied Liu Shixiu's accusations of his ambition.

He simply stood up slowly, walked in front of Liu Shixiu, looked down at him, and said in an unfathomable tone: "Oh? Allegiance?"

"You are now a serious criminal of the imperial court. How can I trust you?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Shixiu was like a drowning man grabbing the last piece of driftwood, and a strong desire to survive burst out in his eyes.

He suddenly took another half step forward on his knees, and said urgently, "Your Majesty, please understand! I dare not speak nonsense!"

"My father, Liu Chongshan, has been in charge of the military for many years. While I wouldn't say he has friends all over the country, he still has some connections within the border troops, especially with the old subordinates who served before the Zhou family took over."

"These people may not hold high positions, but they are deeply rooted in the local area and are familiar with the inner workings of the military. Their power should not be underestimated!"

At this point, Liu Shixiu took a breath and continued to eagerly express his loyalty: "Although Zhou Yuxi and his son are highly valued by Your Majesty and control the border troops, their time is still short. How could they uproot my father's decades of management in a single moment?"

"There must be people in the army who still remember the old friendship or are dissatisfied with the Zhou family!"

"I am willing to serve you at your service, Your Highness, and try to secretly contact these old subordinates! With just a little support and trust from Your Highness, I will surely plant a thorn in your side within the army, and they may become your surprise troops one day!"

These words accurately hit the deepest plot in the heart of King Jin.

military power!

Although he is ambitious, his foundation in the military is shallow.

Especially the elite border troops, who were firmly in the hands of the Zhou family father and son who were loyal to the emperor.

If he could really weave a dark web in the military again through the seemingly broken connection of the Liu family...

The frost on Prince Jin's face completely melted away, replaced by a deep sense of satisfaction.

He leaned forward slightly, looked at Liu Shixiu and said, "Old soldier in the army... Oh, you have shown me an interesting path."

The King of Jin did not immediately give Liu Shixiu affirmation or promise, his tone still carrying the reserve and testing of a superior: "Since you have this intention, then this King will give you a chance."

"Let me see how much trouble you, a stray dog, can stir up, and how much you can accomplish for me."

He stood up, regaining his gentle demeanor, and called out, "Someone come."

A trusted guard responded and entered quietly.

The King of Jin said calmly, "Take him down and 'settle him' properly. Make sure he is kept secret. Make sure he is provided with food and clothing, but he is not allowed to move around freely."

The word "resettlement" means both protection and house arrest.

"Yes!"

The guard took the order and said to Liu Shixiu expressionlessly, "Please follow me."

Liu Shixiu knew that this was the best outcome at the moment.

He kowtowed heavily, his voice filled with a hint of suppressed ruthlessness: "Liu Shixiu... Thank you, Your Highness, for your grace! I will definitely live up to your trust!"

After he finished speaking, he stood up and followed the guards, quietly leaving the study and disappearing into the deep shadows of Prince Jin's Mansion again.

Prince Jin looked at the direction where he disappeared, and a meaningful arc slowly appeared at the corner of his lips.

This poisonous snake may have miraculous effects if used properly.

If it’s not used properly... he has his own way to make Liu Shixiu disappear completely!

……

Changchun Palace.

The doors and windows of the main hall were tightly closed, trying to block out any prying eyes and rumors from the outside world.

Concubine Zhuang sat upright under the window, twisting the cold Bodhi beads with her fingertips over and over again, trying to calm her mind.

But her slightly furrowed brows and tightly pursed lips still revealed her turbulent emotions.

Little Caizi walked in quietly with his head down, a look of caution and frustration on his face.

He walked up to Concubine Zhuang and reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this servant... this servant is incompetent..."

"Every servant who can investigate Eunuch Zhang and Xiao Liuzi has done so."

"I've secretly investigated the people they interact with, the things they handle, and even their cronies... I honestly can't find anything unusual."

"All signs indicate that that day...that day was indeed an accident caused by negligence and laxity..."

Little Caizi's voice became lower and lower, until it was almost inaudible. He raised his eyes secretly to glance at Concubine Zhuang's expression.

"Accident?"

Concubine Zhuang paused twirling her Buddhist beads and looked up at Little Caizi: "How can there be so many coincidental 'accidents' in the world?"

"The less traces there are, the more suspicious it is! The person behind this is quite clever!"

She didn't believe it at all.

If it was really an accident, why did it happen when she had just started helping with palace affairs?

Why is it Concubine Chun?

Why was the one who benefited in the end the one in Yongshou Palace?

How could this series of "coincidences" be an accident?

She must not bear this blame so unclearly!

Little Caizi was frightened by Concubine Zhuang's gaze and lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Concubine Zhuang took a deep breath and suppressed the anger surging in her chest.