His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Zhou House.

The three officials reunited, enjoying simple tea and water in an extremely elegant atmosphere.

"Hehe, today is the day of execution. I want to see what Xu Bing will do."

"What else can we do? Let's make a big deal out of a small deal, and a small deal out of nothing, and eventually let it go. Are we really going to kill Zhao Qingyun?"

The three of them discussed things slowly and leisurely.

"That Zhao Qingyun is vindictive and has a volatile temper. I wonder if he'll take his anger out on us when we get back," Zhou Gong suddenly said.

“Very likely!” Li Gong slapped the armrest.

Upon hearing this, the prince's expression gradually became serious.

"Have it!"

Duke Zhou's eyes lit up. He looked at his two colleagues, holding a green teacup in his hand, and gently rubbed the cup with his thumb.

"Gentlemen, what is so difficult about this matter?"

"Oh?" Li Gong looked over. "Does Duke Zhou have any brilliant plan?"

"Of course," Zhou Gong said with a faint smile. "Now that he knows, Xu Bing would certainly not dare to harm that brat Zhao Qingyun."

"Then why don't we prepare some fine wine and food and go to see Zhao Qingyun?"

“Tell him that the three of us used every trick in the book to finally persuade Xu Bing to show mercy.”

"Just stay a few more days and you will regain your freedom."

"In this way, Zhao Qingyun will definitely be grateful to us. When he is released in the future, he will definitely think it is our achievement. He will also resent Xu Bing even more. We will naturally stay out of this matter and watch the tigers fight from the sidelines. Hehehe."

The Duke of Zhou's voice, with its varying pitch and tempo, was very captivating.

Upon hearing this, Li Gong and Wang Gong repeatedly praised it as wonderful.

The prince stroked his beard with one hand, gave a thumbs-up with the other, and nodded with a smile, "Hahaha, Duke Zhou's brilliant plan is unparalleled, and his charm remains as strong as ever."

Li Gong clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "This plan is brilliant. It takes ten steps ahead for every one step you take, and the control over people's hearts is exquisite. I admire you greatly."

"Hahaha, you flatter me, you flatter me." Duke Zhou laughed heartily, raised his hands and clasped his hands, bowing to the two of them respectively.

The smug look on his face was impossible to hide.

"By the way," Li Gong changed the subject, "has Zhou Gong noticed anything unusual lately?"

"Hmm?" Duke Zhou asked, "What makes you say that?"

Mr. Li tapped the armrest of the seat lightly with his fingers and uttered two words: "Nine meters".

"Oh? Could it be that Lord Li has also noticed something?" Lord Wang said, "Lord Li also feels that the recent appearance of Jiu Mi is quite abrupt?"

Li Gong nodded, "Of course, and this matter also gave me some inspiration."

"I have already sent people to investigate. If there are any clues, I will discuss it with you all."

Duke Zhou said, "You've reminded me. That kid Zhao Qingyun is so arrogant. When we go to see him, ordinary food probably won't do. We'll have to bring Jiu Mi with us."

The prince nodded, "I will personally contribute two jin and nine fen of rice, and order my servants to make some noodles and pastries, which will then be sent over. I guarantee he will be satisfied after eating them."

……

The three ordered their servants to pack all the food that Jiu Mi had prepared, then changed into new clothes, boarded a luxurious carriage, and headed to the Da Xi Heavenly Prison.

It is worth mentioning that.

The three men's carriages each had six horses.

According to the laws of the Great Xi Dynasty, only the emperor could ride in a six-horse carriage. Given the official ranks of these three men, the highest number of horses they could ride in should only be four.

However, many officials, despite their abundant wealth, secretly traveled by six-horse chariot.

This indirectly confirms the decline of the imperial power of the Great Xi Dynasty, and that the law had become a joke in the eyes of some people.

However, if anyone is to blame, it probably can't be Ji Yuan.

Because she was only in power for four years.

The decline of imperial power had already begun decades ago.

However, her succession to the throne as a woman did indeed make the already unstable situation of the Great Xi Dynasty even more turbulent, making some local princes and nobles eye the throne covetously.

However, in the current Great Xi Dynasty, she is the only one who is most qualified to sit on the throne.

The three arrived at the prison, revealed their identities, and proceeded unimpeded to the deepest part of the prison.

"Xu Bing!"

"If you've got the guts, then kill me!"

"If you dare kill me, I'll consider you a real man!"

"What do you mean by locking me up here?!"

Not close yet.

Then they heard Zhao Qingyun's angry roar.

And the grating noise from pulling on the chains.

Duke Zhou suddenly stopped.

He cleared his throat and straightened his hair and hair ornament. He smacked his lips with saliva and dripped it under his eyes.

Then...

His expression suddenly changed.

A heart-wrenching scream escaped his throat.

"My dear nephew Zhao—"

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Gong stumbled and ran away.

He resembled an old man desperate to save his son.

Overwhelmed with sorrow and grievance, tears streamed down her face the moment she saw her child.

"You old fellow."

Lord Li and Lord Wang sighed.

They then followed suit.

"My dear nephew Zhao—"

……

Zhao Qingyun himself was stunned for a moment.

In that moment of distraction...

Three old men were already lying outside the cell, weeping pitifully.

The sight was truly pitiful.

"What are you doing here?" Zhao Qingyun frowned and spat.

"Nephew Zhao, we have brought you some food. Please have a taste."

"Oh dear, look how thin you've become from hunger. It's all Uncle Zhou's fault for being useless and making you suffer."

“Nephew Zhao, your Uncle Li heard you were locked up and rushed over to see you. Seeing you like this, your Uncle Li was heartbroken!”

The three of them chimed in, each contributing their own comment.

However, Zhao Qingyun was not buying it.

He looked at the three of them coldly and asked again, "Did Xu Bing send you?"

As Zhou Gong's emotions calmed down, he said, "No."

Immediately, he launched into a dramatic performance, saying, "It's just the three of us old folks who came to see you on our own initiative. We heard you..."

"Where is Xu Bing? Call Xu Bing over! I want to see him!" Zhao Qingyun interrupted.

"Oh, my dear nephew Zhao, please let me finish what I have to say," said Duke Zhou. "My dear nephew Zhao, we have come here to tell you some good news."

Zhao Qingyun looked over.

Li Gong continued, "After learning that you had been arrested, the three of us went to visit Xu Bing overnight."

"That fellow thinks you have offended his dignity and is filled with murderous intent and jealousy towards you. But don't worry, after our persuasion, he has decided not to kill you."

The prince added, "But it will be tough on you, my dear nephew, as you may have to stay here for a while longer."

"You're not going to kill me?" Zhao Qingyun paused upon hearing this.

He then burst into maniacal laughter.

I laughed until I cried.

Xiao Ersangong felt a chill run down his spine.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Not killing them?"

Zhao Qingyun's eyes flashed with a cold light, and there was an unspeakable resentment in them.

"You can just say you won't kill them and then not kill them?"

"Why should I? Come on, Xu Bing! You coward, if you have the guts, come and kill me!"

"Hahaha, I, Zhao Qingyun, am standing right here! I'll stick my head out straight, do you dare to move?"

Zhao Qingyun roared to the sky.

It was as if they had won a battle.

"Hey!"

"I'm hungry."

After venting his emotions, Zhao Qingyun felt a bit hungry and looked at the food that the three officials had brought.

"Good good."

Duke Zhou hurriedly scooped it up and fed it to him spoonful by spoonful.

"Nephew, how does it taste?" Lord Li asked expectantly.

“It’s… Jiu Mi?” Zhao Qingyun nodded, his expression softening. “At least you have some conscience and some sincerity.”

The three officials exchanged a glance, their faces showing delight.

Li Gong and Wang Gong secretly gave Zhou Gong a thumbs up.

The plan succeeded.