Under the sky

Chapter 141: Holding the Candle in the Wind

Kunlun 90 Years May Spring

Xie Gubai hasn't woken up yet, and whether he can survive or not depends on God's will.Shen Yuqing did not stay in Shunru Alley. Although he was anxious, there were more important things in front of him, which were Chen Bing in Huashan and the general trend of the world that was about to follow.

Tian Wenlang, the former leader of the war hall, had been arrested and imprisoned early due to the case. Shen Yuqing invited the left envoy Dong Zhaoyan, the right envoy Liang Shen, the auditorium hall master Ni Yan, and his confidants Shen Lianyun and Chang Buping to go to Juntian Hall late at night to discuss.

They had all learned about the major events discussed in Kunlun, and everyone was panicking. Shen Yuqing saw it and knew that their uneasiness also included suspicion of themselves as the new leader.

The meeting lasted for more than an hour. Both Dong Zhaoyan and Liang Shen believed that the troops should confront each other at the border, not necessarily to start a war, but to hinder Huashan.Perhaps it was the 90 years of peace negotiated by Kunlun that made Liang Shen think that the war would not start lightly. He believed that this was just a bluff, and Huashan's purpose was to show loyalty to Dian Cang.

In contrast to Liang Shen's negligence, Dong Zhaoyan appeared prudent. Although he also advocated Chen Bing, he advised Mi Zhiwei, who had just returned to Qingcheng, as the coach to mobilize all the sects in the north.Kunlun agreed that just after the disaster, the world was in turmoil and the situation was unpredictable, so it was better to take the first step and consolidate the border defense.

Ni Yan, the leader of the auditorium, has another opinion: "Huashan soldiers crossed the Han River. To put it bluntly, this is not a matter between Huashan and Qingcheng, but a matter between Diancang and Hengshan. Huashan is for Diancang. Shaanxi Separated from Hengshan by the Qingcheng and Wudang factions, there are no military routes and difficulties in supplying supplies. How can Huashan fight? I think it is just a bluff. The purpose is to get Qingcheng to show its support for them."

The auditorium is responsible for communicating with various sects, and has the closest contacts with the heads of the nine major families. Among all the people present, he is probably the one who knows the internal conditions of other sects best. He does not think Huashan has the ability to intimidate Hengshan.

"But if the leader Chen Bing is on the border, he will be confronting Huashan. If he makes such a challenge, Huashan will think that Qingcheng is on the side of Hengshan. This goes against the principles of Qingcheng's ancestors."

He proposed a method: "First write a letter to Head Yan to inform Head Tai that he is seriously ill. The Head has just taken over the government affairs and is busy with everything. Kunlun will discuss the matter together with Head Li of Hengshan. Instead of confronting Chen Bing, it is better to Pull back the defense line a bit and occupy the city in Guangyuan and Bazhong to defend it. Firstly, it will show that there is no hostility, secondly, there will be dangers to occupy, and thirdly, there will be no need to waste the people and money too much."

"This is a fucking stupid thing!" Dong Zhaoyan said, "When they climb over the mountain and are half exhausted, we can wait for a while and fight directly. Why are we hiding in the city? Besides, if there is no movement, let Huashan They thought we were unprepared and thought they were easy to bully, so they beat everyone who didn’t dare to fight!”

Shen Lianyun was in charge of the execution hall and Chang Buping was the garrison commander. The two of them didn't say much.Shen Yuqing thought for a moment. He had to make a decision within this time, otherwise it would be difficult to convince the public.Everything is crowded together, he seizes power, Ya Ye rebels, the intentions of the fourth uncle and the fifth uncle are unclear, Kunlun discusses the drastic changes, Huashan is full of soldiers and Hanshui, Xie Gubai unexpectedly falls at this juncture, and he is still worried about whether the Tang clan will defect. .Everything must be dealt with as quickly as possible without any delay.

He pondered for a moment. Everyone was arguing endlessly. Seeing that Shen Yuqing was silent, they all looked at the new head, but they were worried that the embroidered pillow would be timid today.

"Headmaster Zhuge passed away, and his successor should be his eldest son Zhuge Tingguan." Shen Yuqing asked Ni Yan, "I have heard rumors that he is an arrogant person."

Now we are talking about Huashan. Why is the leader asking about the starting point?Ni Yan was puzzled, but still answered respectfully: "Qi Ao is obedient, but it is said to be exaggerated, and he is so happy about his achievements. It is said... that he has a bad relationship with his younger brother, and Deputy Commander Zhuge often scolds him."

Shen Yuqing remembered Zhuge Changzhan who visited Qingcheng during the Lantern Festival. He felt that this man was steady and polite, so he said, "Tell me more details."

"Niba." Ni Yan replied, "It is said that there is gold and stone in Diancang. Gold is Deputy Master Zhuge and the stone is the former leader. The new leader is Niba. Mud is more useless than stone."

Shen Yuqing pondered for a while and then ordered: "According to what Hall Master Ni said, notify the Guangyuan and Bazhong garrison to be on strict alert. The fleet led by Master Ji is still on the Han River, and let him stop at the junction of Wudang and Huashan to stand by. This is enough to stop Huashan. I will write a letter and ask Master Yan to think twice." Looking back now, we know how important the eldest brother's original move to win over the Xiangyang Gang was.

Dong Zhaoyan said: "If the leader doesn't send troops, I'm afraid people will think Qingcheng is timid."

Shen Yuqing asked, "When will the Grand Master come back?"

Dong Zhaoyan was stunned and replied: "It happened a few days ago."

Shen Yuqing said: "When returning to each home from Kunlun Palace, Tangmen and Huashan are the fastest, followed by Qingcheng, Shaolin, and Wudang, and Diancang, Beggang, and Hengshan are the slowest. Even if the document is rushed for [-] miles, it is estimated that Beggar Bang and Dian Cang have just learned the news. Leader Zhuge died on Kunlun Mountain, who can Leader Yan and Leader Xu communicate with?"

Liang Shen said: "I just said this is Huashan's loyalty, they don't dare to fight."

Shen Yuqing doesn't think so. The chaos has already begun. Dian Cang and Huashan will definitely act together. If Dian Cang doesn't take action first, the Beggar Gang and Huashan will definitely not take action first. Xu Fangge will also force Dian Cang to take action if he wants to monopolize the Beggar Gang. .

The situation is extremely complex, and every move of the heads of the nine families will affect the subsequent development, and even... If Yan Feixi takes a chance and takes the lead in raising troops, although the possibility is extremely low, there is no guarantee that Yan Feixi will not be in danger.

He hoped that there would be someone with whom he could discuss matters, but there was no one in front of him. These people were not looking far away from the beginning, and the 90 years of peace gradually made them numb.He dismissed Liang Shen and Dong Zhaoyan, leaving only Shen Lianyun, Chang Buping and Ni Yan to move to Qiantang for discussion.

Arriving at Qian Tang, Shen Yuqing fell into deep thought.Xu Fangge must not have returned to the Beggar Clan yet. Dian Cang may have received the news a few days ago. What would Zhuge Ran do?Or Zhuge Tingguan... The situation in Diancang is chaotic. Will Zhuge Tingguan hand over political affairs to Zhuge Ran?He asked Ni Yan what he thought.

"Zhuge Tingguan is young and has a bad reputation, and his subordinates know very little." Ni Yan said, "But I think if he is obedient, he will be a pebble at most and may not be called mud."

Chang Buping said: "The opinions of outsiders may not be the facts." This was very clever, but Shen Yu could tell that he had the title of embroidered pillow. He was reminding Shen Yuqing that they had no idea about Zhuge Tingguan.

Ni Yan said: "If I don't know that I know my enemy, I will be disliked by Deputy Commander Zhuge. My subordinates think that he will not be obedient or smart."

As the master of the auditorium where Qingcheng interacts with the nine major families, Ni Yan has only been the master for seven years.He has many similarities with Abbot Juewen, who is responsible for the same government affairs in Shaolin Temple. They both behave sincerely, are approachable, easy to talk to, but not only careful, but also decisive.It seems that he is soft-spoken and easy to talk to, but in fact, he should not give in. The long-sleeved dance he shows is not that he can persuade people with his eloquence, but that he knows the importance.You won't hear him say bad things, but when he criticizes someone, you may have to go home and do some thinking to take the hint.

His evaluation of Zhuge Tingguan is very reasonable, but here comes the question.Shen Yuqing asked: "After the death of Master Zhuge, will Zhuge Tingguan continue his father's last wish and compete with Hengshan for the position of alliance leader? Or will all plans end with the death of Master Zhuge?"

Ni Yan said: "The son must have inherited his father's wish. It is said that Zhuge listens to his father, and this time the fight for the leader of the alliance is Zhuge's plan. On this point, the uncle and nephew must be of the same mind. Huashan sent a message, talking about Dian Cang and the Beggar Clan. , Huashan was not satisfied with the outcome of the joint discussion and asked for further discussion, which shows that they are still determined not to give up.”

"Not necessarily." Shen Yuqing said, "Huashan is the only one to mobilize troops, isn't it? Gang Leader Xu probably hasn't returned to the Beggar Clan yet, so how can he issue orders?"

"Urgent documents will arrive before others." Ni Yan replied.

"I know this, but Leader Zhuge is dead. Leader Xu and Leader Yan are discussing the follow-up with someone from Dian Cang in Kunlun Palace?"

Ni Yan couldn't answer, and no one could.Shen Yuqing thought again, Xu Fangge's purpose has always been to change the beggar gang into a family. Will Xu Fangge defect to Hengshan?Will this be the bargaining chip that Li Xuanxuan can use?Or maybe the Beggar Clan will launch an attack first?This again depends on Gang Leader Xu’s thoughts.However, it is most unlikely that Huashan will move first.

From Xu Fangge's point of view, if he takes action first, he will force Dian Cang to take action. If he raises troops and Dian Cang does not, Head Li can immediately talk to Xu Fangge. Once Xu Fangge switches sides, Dian Cang will be completely wiped out.With this thought, Shen Yuqing had it all figured out.

"It was Head Yan and Gang Leader Xu who communicated with each other first in Kunlun Palace. If Dian Cang doesn't speak out, that's cowardice. Once he becomes timid, Head Li will talk to Gang Leader Xu. This discussion may turn the Beggar Gang back." Shen Yuqing explained that this was very possible. From Kunlun Palace to Hengshan, there was a very high chance that the two people's convoys would take the same road.Dian Cang must express his dissatisfaction in order to stabilize the alliance. This may be Zhuge Ran's delaying strategy, to stabilize the alliance first and then make plans later.

Ni Yan showed admiration. The new leader is indeed smart, perhaps... better than the old leader who sticks to the middle path.

Shen Lianyun interrupted: "If I were Head Li, I might take a risk."

Shen Yuqing asked: "What risk are you taking?"

"Gang Leader Xu is injured. If he dies on the way..."

Shen Yuqing was suddenly startled.Indeed, this was a method he would not have thought of.If Xu Fangge died, his family's world-wide dream would immediately come to an end.But after thinking about it, he added: "If I were Head Li, I wouldn't do this."

He continued: "After Peng Xiaobeg was expelled from Jiangxi, Gang Leader Xu's men controlled most of the Beggar Gang. If he is still a member of the Xu family, he can raise an army in the name of revenge for his father. Dian Cang will definitely support him. Even if he is not a member of the Xu family, he will After succeeding to the throne, the next gang leader will still have to avenge the previous gang leader, and Leader Li will lose his justice."

"There is another possibility that the Beggar Clan will be in chaos." Shen Lianyun said, "Hengshan only needs to deal with Dian Cang."

"Then to put it another way, doesn't Headmaster Yan have more reason to kill Headmaster Li?" Chang Buping asked, "As long as Headmaster Li passes near Shaanxi..."

"Hengshan has a system. The three deputy heads can act on behalf of the head. There will be no chaos in Hengshan, but the hatred will definitely be deep. If Dian Cang changes his mind and does not fight for the position of leader, Huashan will soon be besieged by the whole world." Shen Yu Qing said, "Master Yan probably won't take this risk."

"There is also Shaolin." Ni Yan continued, "Chief Juekong has a close personal relationship with Master Li, but Master Juejian is the abbot, and he can decide whether Shaolin is in troubled waters."

"Does Master Ni think Shaolin has expressed support for Hengshan?" Shen Yuqing asked.

Ni Yan shook his head: "I don't know."

The external affairs of the Shaolin Temple are all handled by Jue Wen. Jue Wen is a lay monk, so Jue Jian's ideas may not be consistent with his.He knew very well how far an upright monk could go to get rid of flies for a lay monk, and vice versa.Although Juejian would not harm the public with private interests, except for the dispute over the solitary cemetery, Shaolin rarely showed any hostility towards Huashan or Diancang.

Shen Yuqing thought for a long time, it was time to make a decision. "I will edit two more letters and send them to Abbot Juejian and Chief Juekong in a [-]-mile rush."

"What does the leader want to say?" Ni Yan asked, he had to ask.

"Just say that Kunlun has reached a consensus and Qingcheng is willing to accept Hengshan as the leader of the alliance and ask Shaolin to mediate the dispute between Huashan and the Beggar Clan."

Ni Yan was shocked and said: "This is taking a side, not in line with the middle way!"

"You can't stick to the middle path at this time." Shen Yuqing said, "As long as Shaolin also supports Hengshan, Chen Bing is in Gu Cemetery, and Huashan, land and water have scruples and dare not act rashly, the crisis in the north will be relieved."

"If you really want to side with Dian Cang, why not join Dian Cang's side?" Ni Yan said, "Tang Clan has betrayed the alliance at the Kunlun Conference. If Qingcheng is attacked on three sides, it will be in danger. On the contrary, if Qingcheng supports Dian Cang, Tang Cang will also He was forced to support Dian Cang. Wudang was incompetent and Shaolin did not take over Qingcheng. Qingcheng could only deal with one enemy in Hengshan. Hengshan was surrounded by enemies on three sides and had to give way. The leader did this because the safety of Qingcheng was tied to the Tang clan. "

Hall Master Ni still understood the situation, and Shen Yuqing was pleased: "The people who objected were Dian Cang, Beggar Clan, Huashan, and there is no Tang Sect."

Ni Yan said: "Perhaps the Tang Sect has just not expressed its stance yet and is waiting for us to express our stance?"

"You are right." Shen Yuqing asked, "As I said just now, Huashan and the Beggar Clan first came to terms with each other in Kunlun Palace. Dian Cang opposed Hengshan to temporarily appease the Beggar Clan. The actual situation is not clear. What about Kunlun Palace? Your Majesty, the Huashan Beggar Gang didn't complain to the Tang Sect first?"

He continued: "The one who participated in Kunlun's discussion was Miss Tang Er, the heir designated by Madam Lengmian. She must have found an excuse, saying that such a big matter requires Madam Lengmian to decide, and she did not dare to agree lightly. She used this as an excuse."

"Miss Tang Er really has no way to make a decision." Ni Yan said, "Only Mrs. Lengmian's say about Tang Clan matters, let alone such a big thing." Shen Yuqing had seen Mrs. Lengmian's tactics with her own eyes, and she also participated in Tang Sect's affairs. The family changed, and he knew what the old man was thinking: "Mrs. Lengmian will not let someone who dares not make decisions as her successor, and Miss Tang Er is not someone who is indecisive when faced with problems."

Ni Yan finally came to his senses: "Mrs. Lengmian and Miss Tang Er decided to wait and see. Unless Qingcheng decides to turn to Dian Cang, they will be forced to turn to Dian Cang." He admired the leader's intelligence even more.

Shen Yuqing ordered to pay attention to the news and asked Ni Yan to send more spies, paying special attention to the movements of Hengshan, the Beggar Gang and Dian Cang.Ni Yan agreed to retreat, and Shen Lianyun and Chang Buping also left.After Shen Yuqing finished handling the business, he immediately ordered people to prepare their horses.

He always kept Xie Gubai's injury in mind.

Mrs. Lengmian's thoughts were unpredictable. Shen Yuqing pondered, could the letter she sent before calm Mrs. Lengmian's heart?Now that the matter is over, what is Mrs. Lengmian’s plan?Where are the benefits she gained from the Tang Clan?
Nothing is ever predictable.The relationship between Zhuge Ran's uncle and nephew affects Dian Cang's movements. The journey between Xu Fangge and Li Xuanxuan back to Hengshan and the Beggar Clan hides many possible intrigues.Just because Yan Feixiruo and Xu Fangge were preparing for a while in Kunlun Palace, who knows whether Li Xuanxuan would take advantage of every opportunity to conspire with Xu Fangge?Even if Xu Fangge died of injuries on the way, the whole world would be heading in a completely different direction.

Thinking more deeply, is it possible that Li Xuanxuan offered better terms to the Beggar Clan or Huashan, and took the opportunity to harm Dian Cang?Or maybe the Tang Sect is planning something?
There are countless variables at every step, and even if a person suddenly becomes reckless - such as Ya Ye, an accident may occur.Everyone is making calculations, and their own calculations may also be involved in other people's calculations. Everyone is predicting the situation, and the situation is only determined now.This is not a game between two people, but a game between countless people. Even if Xu Fangge has an unexpected plan, who can guarantee that there is no one among his men who can do it?Who knows whether one of Xu Fangge's enemies will rise up and overthrow Zhuge Ran or his own plans?

In the past, he was the heir apparent. Although he had followed his father's footsteps and laid the foundation early, he did not seek political advice in his position. Only when he actually sat in this position did he know how much careful thinking this position required.In the past, he only had Qingcheng in his eyes, but now he sees the whole world.

When your ideas change, your views on things also change.If Xie Gubai hadn't told him two years earlier that the world would be in chaos and involved himself in the struggle that Kunlun had agreed upon, his vision would not have been so clear and broad.

Not long after she first took power, Shen Yuqing felt a little exhausted both mentally and physically.I really hope that Xie Gubai can discuss it with him at this time, so that he can have more confidence.

He was worried and worried about Xie Gubai's injury.

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After the tent was erected, Zhu Menshang asked people to sprinkle quicklime and boiling water around it, and covered the tent tightly, and no entry or exit was allowed.Shen Weichen sat guarding outside the tent.

There were guards at both ends of the Shunru alley.Not only Shunru Alley, but the surrounding alleys were also full of patrols. Shen Yuqing mobilized a total of [-] guards to guard it day and night.

So when the guards lined up in front of him, Shen Weichen knew it was his brother and stood up immediately.Shen Yuqing got off his horse and quickly stepped forward to ask his sister, "How is Mr. Xie?"

Shen Weichen shook his head and said, "I can't go in."

Shen Yuqing's heart sank, and she walked outside the tent and shouted: "Doctor Zhu!"

"Don't come in!" Zhu Menshang shouted.

Shen Yuqing didn't dare to ask any more questions, so she turned to ask Shen Weichen: "You've been tired for a day, why don't you go back and rest?"

Shen Weichen shook his head and said, "I want to stay here." He added, "I can't trust others."

She never thought that Fu Langyan would be the one who assassinated Xie Gubai.

Shen Yuqing was also confused, why did Mr. Fu want to kill Xie Gubai?Could there be someone behind it?In Qingcheng, who else wants to kill Xie Gubai, but who can lead Mr. Fu?Maybe...only his father, Shen Yongci.But he didn't think about it anymore. Instead of speculating, it would be better to ask Mr. Fu later.

The tent was finally opened, and Zhu Menshang almost fell out. Shen Yuqing quickly supported him and asked: "How is brother?"

Zhu Menshang's face turned pale, and Shen Yuqing realized that the blood on his chest had seeped all over his shirt and formed black stains like hard lumps, and she exclaimed in surprise: "Doctor Zhu!"

"It's a small injury, but I won't die!" Zhu Menshang sat down on the ground, panting.Shen Yuqing was anxious to see Xie Gubai, but Zhu Menshang grabbed the corner of his clothes and said, "Don't... don't go in! Don't even go in!"

Shen Yuqing was shocked and asked: "How is the injury of eldest brother?"

Zhu Menshang murmured: "I don't know, I really don't know! Let's talk tomorrow morning, tomorrow morning..." He added, "Borrow me a place. I need to change clothes and take a bath. I need to take a rest. Call me in an hour."

After he finished speaking, he fell asleep from exhaustion.Shen Yuqing immediately ordered people to clear out a mansion, and was about to send someone to send Zhu Menshang to rest when Shen Weichen shouted: "Guard Xia!"

Xia Lijun came over after hearing the news in the torture hall. She was one of the few people Shen Weichen trusted, so she stood guard at the other end of the tent, listened to Shen Weichen's call, and came over.

"You protect Dr. Zhu. If something happens, call out and I will come."

Xia Lijun received the order and saw Zhu Menshang sleeping on the ground, so he picked him up with both hands.Zhu Menshang was too tired to struggle and let her handle it.

Shen Yuqing said to Shen Weichen: "If you don't go back, Mrs. Ya will definitely send someone to find you later."

"Even if mother comes, I won't go back." Shen Weichen shook his head, "When I'm tired, I'll borrow a place to rest in a nearby mansion." She pulled Shen Yuqing's clothes and said, "Brother, you should rest early, there are many things to do I'm sorry. I'll send someone to let you know if there's news."

Shen Yuqing looked towards the tent, took a deep breath, nodded and said, "Don't be tired." He patted his sister on the shoulder, mounted his horse and left.

The next day, Shen Yuqing went to see Fu Langyan.He never expected that Fu Langyan would kill Xie Gubai.

That group of disciples was summoned by Fu Langyan. There were nearly a hundred people, including disciples of the Taiyi Sect and subordinates of Fu Langyan's Xingtang. Their ages ranged from thirty to fifty.Most of them are good at it, and they are led by Fu Langyan. No wonder the troops they arranged cannot resist.

Fu Langyan was imprisoned in a secret cell, not for the sake of secrecy. He was the former head of the execution hall, and it was very inconvenient to be locked up in the Baxian execution hall.At this moment, he looked tired and looked old. Shen Yuqing pushed open the iron door and saw him sitting on the ground. She respectfully shouted: "Mr. Fu."

When Fu Langyan saw the leader coming, he knelt on his knees and put his hands on the ground to plead guilty: "The sinner Fu Langyan has seen the leader." Then he kowtowed.

Shen Yuqing pulled up a chair and sat in front of him, and spoke after a long time.

"Why?" Shen Yuqing asked.He felt heartbroken, it was Mr. Fu who had looked down on him since he was young. "Is it because I betrayed you, or... is it because of the Supreme Master's order?"

As early as when Shen Yuqing and Xie Gubai were conspiring to seize power, they had discussed the possibility of wooing Fu Langyan. Although Shen Yuqing was unwilling to take action against Fu Langyan, she also believed that it would be difficult to win over the old hall master.Fu Langyan has been in the torture hall for 40 years, and no one has ever doubted his integrity. Even if the uncle knew that he had been unfairly wronged, he only thought that Fu Langyan had not investigated the case and never thought that he had colluded with Shen Yongci.

Could it be that I really saw the wrong person?Like his father, Fu Langyan hid his true nature for 40 years?

"I wanted to kill Xie Gubai myself, and it had nothing to do with the Supreme Leader." Fu Langyan raised his head and looked at Shen Yuqing, "Is he dead?"

"Why are you doing this?" Shen Yuqing raised her voice.Xie Gubai is not out of danger yet. He said loudly: "Mr. Fu, doesn't he know that Mr. Xie is highly valued by me and is my sworn brother? Now the world is about to be in chaos and we need Mr. One, you not only trapped me in injustice, but also put Qingcheng in danger!"

"Danger? As early as he stepped into Qingcheng, Qingcheng was in danger!" Fu Langyan raised his upper body, his eyes were like torches, and he did not feel any shame at all.

"If you resent me for taking away your power, that is also my responsibility and has nothing to do with Mr. Xie!" Shen Yuqing said.

"Does the master think of Fu like this? Does the master think that Fu is nostalgic for power?" Fu Langyan said, "I am 64 years old. When I entered the General Penal Hall, the master had not started practicing martial arts. At that time, Master Ya was still the heir apparent. I I watched the leader grow up. The leader was smart and kind since he was young. The old leader once said to me that you will be the best leader in the past three generations. I did not expect, nor did the old leader, that the leader would become today. Look like this!" Fu Langyan said loudly, "I didn't expect that the leader would plot against me, and I didn't expect that there would be dozens more corpses in the mass graves! Even if it was a needle on the night list, I didn't expect that the leader would kill people. The whole family! I never thought that the leader would usurp my father’s position and put my uncle under house arrest! Not only me, but the old leader certainly didn’t think of it either!”

The more Fu Langyan spoke, the more excited he became: "Who instigated you to do this? Who else but Xie Gubai! Master, with all due respect, since he entered Qingcheng, he has been manipulating you bit by bit! He is indeed talented You must obey his advice, but this man has evil intentions and unknown origins! Master, have you never thought that there is a bigger conspiracy behind him?"

Shen Yuqing was speechless for a moment, and he didn't know how to explain it to this veteran minister.

"Ever since he came to Qingcheng, the head of the family has changed! The prince, who has always been upright, has become obsessed with success. He married the Tang family, worked as a lobbyist for Hengshan, offended Dian Cang, and violated the ancestral middle way! This pair of Qingcheng What's the benefit? I don't know what kind of slander he made to make the leader willing to commit the scandal to seize the throne. This man is deeply scheming. If he doesn't die, it will be a disaster for Qingcheng!"

Xie Gubai was right. No matter how meticulous and thoughtful he was, as long as his father didn't die, his move to seize the throne would definitely attract a lot of criticism.

"If I'm guilty, I didn't kill Xie Gubai! If God follows his wishes, even if I lose my life, I'm worthy of Qingcheng and the old leader!" Fu Langyan stood up suddenly, "Before I die, I want to ask, why did the always filial leader become a treasonous beast? What did Xie Gubai say to the leader to make you become cold-blooded, cruel, disobedient and unfilial! As long as you know this, Fu I am willing to die!"

Shen Yuqing thought of Mrs. Ya, who was also in this secret prison, and how scared she looked at that time... He suppressed the depression in his heart and said in a deep voice: "I have my own reasons. Mr. Fu has contributed to Qingcheng, I won't To kill you, I just hope Mr. Fu believes in me."

Fu Langyan seemed to have lost all his temper. He had never spoken to anyone in the Shen family in such a disrespectful tone.He sat softly on the ground, and the righteous old man who had just spoken harshly was full of helplessness and sadness: "If the head still respects me and calls me "Old Fu", tell me, what do you think?"

Shen Yuqing remained silent.He wanted to turn around and leave without seeing the old man again. He knew that he had let him down, but he couldn't get up. He knew that the old minister was stubborn about the truth.

Fu Langyan almost begged: "Don't let me live as a confused person and die as a confused ghost. What is the master's reason? Could it be that Fu Mou misjudged the person, are you really a wolf-hearted person? Or is Xie Gubai doing it? What kind of ecstasy can make you fall for yourself!"

"Let me know, don't let me die in peace!"

"Master Fu really wants to know?" Shen Yuqing couldn't bear it after all.He closed his eyes and clasped his hands in front of his lower abdomen: "After Mr. Fu finds out, he will never be able to leave this secret prison again."

"The boss thinks I still want to leave?" Fu Langyan said, "I will punish you for the crime!"

Shen Yuqing nodded and decided not to hide anything from this elder.

The next day, Fu Langyan hanged himself in a secret cell with his belt. When the jailer found him, he had been dead for a long time.Shen Yuqing returned his body to his family, paid him a pension, and ordered him to be buried with dignity.This loyal minister who had worked diligently in the execution hall for 40 years and dedicated his life to Qingcheng finally died in prison, using his own life to keep Qingcheng's biggest secret.

(End of this chapter)