Chapter 205 Fishing in troubled waters
At the same time, Fang Zhixuan's response plan has begun to be implemented.
After returning home, he asked Zhuang Wei to make a memorial to change the people who were to protect the Zhuang Mansion, specifying that Lou Xiu Yu, the Minister of Copper Affairs, and Wei Tong, the Minister of Copper Affairs, would be used. They would each lead their own guards and secret guards to be responsible for the safety of the Zhuang Mansion.
Zhuang Wei reasonably stated that the person originally sent by the Tongshitai had frequent contacts with him and had a close relationship with him. Since the emperor was suspicious, he should naturally replace him with someone who had no connection with him to prevent compromise, so that he could truly understand the Zhuang clan's intentions.
After receiving the memorial, Gu Mengzhen had no doubts, smiled with satisfaction, and even said: "This shows that I was indeed too suspicious about this matter."
Xiao Fuzi echoed.
"There are villains who are making misleading remarks. It is understandable that the emperor has doubts."
"Just now, Eunuch Shen came to present a memorial, and I heard him say that the family of Lord Bo was abiding by the law and had not made any unusual moves."
"Alas, you have to endure such injustice for no reason. You are really pitiful, my Lord."
The dragon soared into the sky, and as Gu Mengzhen waved his sleeves, the sky sparkled brightly.
"Go and call Xiao Shenzi, and ask him to take all the rewards and return to the manor."
"I will never disappoint my brother."
Xiao Fuzi responded with a smile.
"The slave obeys the order."
Not long after, Feng Yihe heard about this and came hurriedly.
Seeing that there were no outsiders, she changed her address and reported in a serious tone.
"Your Majesty, Lord Zhuang's actions are unusual. I beg you to replace Lords Lou and Wei and choose other Lords to protect the safety of the Zhuang Mansion!"
Gu Mengzhen was eating, chewing his food and swallowing it, asking questions slowly.
"What's so different about this?"
Feng Yihe hesitated for a moment and then told the truth.
"This……"
"Please forgive my stupidity. I really don't understand the schemes of the Fang clan."
"However, I have a suspicion that this might be Lord Zhuang's plan, and Lord Zhuang is just following orders."
When Gu Mengzhen heard this, he put down his chopsticks heavily and looked angry.
"It sounds so serious, but it turns out to be nothing."
"Whether it was my brother's intention or Wei'er's, it was all to avoid suspicion and to show my loyalty to you. Otherwise, why would you choose two completely unrelated people? You, on the other hand, misunderstood me and even slandered me!"
Thinking of his brother's situation, sparks flashed in the dragon's eyes and he gradually became uncontrollable.
"Isn't the person you want to deal with King Di Jin? Why are you staring at my brother all day long?"
"You keep calling him Uncle, Uncle. He is your uncle!"
"What's your intention behind your clever words? Do you still have eyes for him, your uncle?"
Feng Yihe had just stood up, but then knelt back down and gave a sincere explanation.
"Please, father, don't misunderstand me."
"I do have good intentions. I cannot let your father feel guilty and issue a generous reward or even favor him without considering the overall situation just because of your uncle's little trick to win sympathy."
"Father, you are wise. This is all his trick to play with people's hearts!"
Fang Zhixuan was secretive and secretive. She could see that something was wrong, but her father was unaware of it.
She was very clear about this, so she added.
"When I first offered the plan, my brother Fengzhe and I had already said that the emperor's uncle would definitely take action. At that time, my father clearly said that he would never believe it."
Despite this advice, Gu Mengzhen still refused to change and retorted.
"It's just a reward. Are you so jealous?"
Feng Yihe was both shocked and aggrieved.
"Why should I be jealous?"
Gu Mengzhen looked at him coldly with a frown on his face.
"I am my own virtuous brother, I will reward him if I want, how can I allow you to speak nonsense and presumptuously?"
"If you dare to say anything more, I will enforce the law and punish you for the crime of disrespect!"
At this moment, Feng Yihe felt the helplessness that her royal brother had expressed when they were discussing strategies.
She said weakly, feeling extremely miserable.
"Father, if you don't listen to my advice, this plan will fail sooner or later."
Gu Mengzhen was furious and slammed the table.
"Be bold!"
"You are blaming me, aren't you a wise ruler?"
Feng Yihe reluctantly admitted his mistake.
"I dare not. I know I am wrong."
Gu Mengzhen forced himself to calm down and turned to give a warning.
"Focus on dealing with Prince Dijin, and spend less time on my brother."
"Go back home and reflect!"
Feng Yihe had no choice but to respond and leave.
"Yes."
This went on for two days, but Zhuang Shao still didn't send anyone.
At night, Fang Zhixuan and his family sat together to have dinner.
Fang Zhixuan was very depressed.
"I have given them such clear hints, why are they not making any moves?"
"I know my brother-in-law is simple and honest, and it's not easy to detect. How come Shao didn't know about it? Although he is not good at strategy, he is smart. Logically, he should have thought of it."
"It's just a matter of taking advantage of troubled waters. Is that difficult?"
Zhuang Wei put down his chopsticks and shook his head.
“I don’t think it’s difficult.”
Zhuang Rui continued eating and responded casually.
"It's really simple."
Zhuang Xianhui was worried, her eyes looking slightly solemn.
"Father, your plan is so crude that I can see it at once. It will definitely not be hidden from Lord Feng."
"Even if she doesn't know the secrets between the Lou and Wei families, she will be able to sense something. I dare to suggest that you come up with another plan, father?"
Fang Zhixuan felt depressed after hearing this, and his eyes drooped weakly.
"How can you let Shaodi see through this plan that can be hidden from Feng Yihe and cooperate with it?"
When Zhuang Rui heard this, he became unhappy and slammed the table with his chopsticks, speaking up for his uncle.
"Uncle Shao, how can you be as ignorant as father said?"
"How could he not have anticipated such a crude plan?"
"I think he is deliberately doing nothing and disdains this, hinting to father to find someone else. Otherwise, Lord Feng will take advantage of the situation to secretly murder us, making it impossible for us to defend ourselves. What should we do?"
"Yes, Uncle Shao must have meant this."
After he reminded him, Fang Zhixuan realized that what he said was inappropriate and changed his words.
"Okay, Shaodi doesn't care about this."
Having said that, he turned to ask.
"What do you think, ma'am?"
Chu Lantong lowered her eyes in shame and told the truth.
"In fact, this plan is so profound that it is difficult for ordinary people to predict. The master and others are all descendants of the Fang family, so their wisdom and strategies are naturally outstanding."
"Please be patient and give Brother Shao some more time."
"To be honest, it was only today that I finally figured it out."
Having said this, he turned to Ning Xuanfeng and asked a simple question.
"Feng'er should be the same, right?"
Ning Xuanfeng was stunned when he heard this.
"what?"
Chu Lantong reminded.
"Fishing in troubled waters."
Ning Xuanfeng was confused.
"What fish?"
"Shall we have fish tomorrow?"
Chu Lantong was amused and told him the details.
"That's it."
"The master deliberately set up a weakness to guide Shaodi to kidnap the master. In this way, the master can naturally give them advice."
Ning Xuanfeng scratched his head, looking miserable.
"No...I don't quite understand."
Chu Lantong smiled dotingly and gently touched his head.
"Be good and concentrate on eating."
Fang Zhixuan was puzzled when he saw this.
Is this... really that difficult?
The three siblings looked at each other, unable to understand.
How could my mother think such a plan was so sophisticated?