Chapter 291: Why didn't you tell me earlier about this good idea?
The front yard of Prince Dijin's mansion is full of colorful flowers and green trees.
Zhuang Shao came to ask for a meeting, but before he could report, he saw Xiao Xiangshuo coming towards him, with flowers blooming behind him, striding around and inspecting everything.
"Master Xiao, please stay!"
Recognizing the voice, Xiao Xiangshuo looked back happily.
"My Lord, please forgive me for not welcoming you from afar."
Zhuang Shao hurried over and relayed Ning Yunxi's instructions.
"That's what Xi'er said."
"The Emperor Jin Palace is close, so I thought I would inform the lord on duty first. I didn't expect that it would be Lord Xiao's turn to be busy today."
"Xi'er has emphasized several times that you should not trust Lord Ning easily. I hope Lord Xiao will remember this."
Xiao Xiangshuo listened attentively, smiled and nodded.
"I've got it in mind. Sir, are you going to the Supervisory Platform next?"
Zhuang Shao wore a dark green robe and his eyes were calm.
"Yes. In addition, there are several powerful officials from Yinsitai and Zhoumutai, and Lord Qin from Tinghetai, all of whom need to be informed."
Xiao Xiangshuo suggested humbly.
"I will inform the Supervisory Office on your behalf. Lord, just inform the other authorities."
Zhuang Shao refused directly.
"That won't work. If Lord Ning comes here while you're away, how dare your soldiers stop him?"
As he spoke, he took out the plan that Ning Yunxi had prepared and presented it to him with both hands.
"This is my humble idea. Please ask Xi'er to draw it for me. Sir Xiao, please take a look."
Xiao Xiangshuo also used both hands, bent slightly, and took it.
"What... does this mean?"
Zhuang Shaoxin pointed with his fingers, as if he was able to do it with ease.
"The Emperor Jin Palace has four gates, and there are courtyards and gardens in the east, south, west and north. There are dozens of large and small rockeries and countless lush trees and bamboos. Sir Xiao, please pass this map to your soldiers and have them change the positions of the rockeries, plant new trees, and create a different terrain."
"In this way, even if Lord Ning is released, he can be trapped inside, making it difficult for him to leave the courtyard and see the prince. In desperation, he can only ask the lords for guidance and take the initiative to leave the palace."
Hearing such a complicated situation, Xiao Xiangshuo stood humbly and couldn't help but get nervous.
"If he asks to lead us to where the prince is, what should we do?"
Zhuang Shao smiled carefree and relaxed.
"If you say you won't, he won't force you. If the prince asks, you should say that he wants to go. He is so hypocritical that he won't sue you for refusing to lead the way even if he sees the prince. If anything unexpected happens, you can also file a complaint. Lord Ning's actions seem to be a betrayal of the master and his subjects. If it is difficult to file a complaint, Lord Xiao should remember to ask Xi'er for help."
Xiao Xiangshuo felt relieved and in high spirits.
"My Lord, why didn't you tell me earlier about this good idea?"
Zhuang Shao's smile was slightly awkward.
"I was too complacent. I thought my plan was successful and Lord Ning had changed his mind and was loyal to the prince, so I had no intention of stopping him. Fortunately, Xi'er escaped and told me what kind of person he was in time. I realized that something was wrong, so I thought of a plan to trap him."
Xiao Xiangshuo respected his uncle, so he naturally disagreed with this statement.
"My Lord, your vision and strategy are so sharp, how can it be wrong? I think the princess is worrying too much, and Lord Ning is most likely following you sincerely."
Zhuang Shao corrected him disapprovingly.
"Sir Ning, after all, is her brother. She knows his true feelings better than an outsider like me."
Just thinking about it, Xiao Xiangshuo felt that his uncle was wronged, and he became angry.
"The princess seems to be generous, getting close to the uncle and allowing him to call her Xi'er, but in fact she is secretly fighting with him and deliberately opposing him!"
Zhuang Shao stared in surprise, shaking his head and waving his hands repeatedly.
"Lord Xiao has misunderstood what I meant. This is absolutely not the case."
Xiao Xiangshuo was furious, and for his uncle's sake, he dared to glare in the direction of Yuexi Mansion.
"Master Bo is kind and honest, so he was easily manipulated by a young man like her."
Zhuang Shao was panicked and had to tell the truth to prove it.
"She has no intention of playing around. I hope Lord Xiao will not misunderstand me. Let me tell you the truth. This topographic map is actually her plan. I am incompetent. It was only because she helped me that I was able to serve under the prince."
Xiao Xiangshuo had already been convinced, so naturally he would not doubt the talent of his master.
"My Lord, you are joking. Why are you lying to me?"
Zhuang Shao was speechless and felt helpless.
"This is the truth, how can it be a lie? What I just said was a lie."
Xiao Xiangshuo complied and treated the uncle with great respect.
"What Lord Bo wants is nothing more than to speak for the princess. Okay, okay, I will stop making random suspicions, okay?"
Zhuang Shaosong seemed a little exhausted physically and mentally, but he continued to relay the strategy.
"Thank you, Lord Xiao, for your understanding."
"Without further delay, Sir Xiao, please arrange the bamboo and wood for the rockery as soon as possible, and have all the lords remember the methods of entry and exit shown in the diagram."
"We are only moving the rockery and planting new trees. The prince won't be suspicious. Sir Xiao, please inform the guard Sir Gao secretly and let him..."
After giving all his instructions, Zhuang Shao said goodbye and left.
Xiao Xiangshuo followed his instructions and had people arrange the terrain, then found Gao Jing and showed him the map.
After Gao Jing memorized it silently, someone from Yuexi Mansion came with a message that Yan Yu was invited to leave the mansion.
Passing by the front yard of the main gate, Yan Yu saw soldiers busy at work out of the corner of his eye, and asked in confusion.
"What are they doing?"
Gao Jing followed the strategy, without leaving any trace, and answered respectfully.
"I heard from Lord Xiao that the gardener was transplanting new trees and modifying the garden, so I'm troubling the soldiers to help move the rockery."
It was a rare invitation from the little sister, and Yan Yu was still immersed in her sweet dream and didn't have time to think too much.
"I see."
Yan Yu left through the main gate, and Ning Fengzhe's carriage stopped not far away.
Wen Jia was riding a horse beside him. After stopping the carriage, he took the initiative to report.
"Sir, the prince has already left the mansion. He seems to be heading straight to Yuexi Mansion. He is walking in a hurry, as if he is rushing to do something urgent."
Ning Fengzhe thought for a moment and replied in a deep voice.
"Since this is an urgent matter, please do not disturb us. Let the prince do his work first, and we will wait here."
Ning Fengzhe vaguely heard some noise in the mansion through the wall. He became suspicious and got off the carriage to take a look.
He was secretly surprised to see the soldiers fiddling with the flowers, plants and rockery, which were gradually forming a complex structure.
This was Xier's idea, to take advantage of the terrain and make me retreat.
She had just escaped and she was already taking such precautions. Wasn't she willing to give me even a chance to explain?
When the work in the garden was over, Yan Yu returned home in frustration.
All he saw was a strange place, and Yan Yu was stunned for a moment, thinking he had come to the wrong mansion.
"Gardener, is this a major garden makeover? The King could hardly recognize it."
Gao Jing replied calmly.
"Yes."
"The garden map has been shown to you by the gardener in advance. I will lead the way and show Your Majesty around the place."
Thinking that she had met Ning Jiewei for no reason, Yan Yu did not show any sign of pleasure.
"okay."
At this time, Ning Fengzhe came to visit, walked humbly and politely, and bowed.
"Your humble servant Ning Fengzhe respectfully wishes His Majesty well. I have come here without notice and without invitation. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."
Gao Jing was startled and stunned for a moment.
Why is he here at this time?
Ning Fengzhe's visit was a good opportunity for him to pour out all his grievances. Yan Yu's gloom disappeared, and she smiled and reached out to help him.
"My dear Ning, please stand up and come in."
Ning Fengzhe stood solemnly and respectfully, extremely cautious.
"Your Majesty, please go first."
Gao Jing just stood there motionless, and Yan Yu asked in confusion.
"Didn't you say you would lead the way? Why aren't you walking?"
Gao Jing's eyes were wandering and he looked very embarrassed.
"Your subordinate, I obey your order."
Just like that, we were led into the palace...