Chapter 205: The Stunning Secret Guard in Ancient Power Conspiracy and Hegemony (8)
Gong Yishuo, who returned to his mansion, looked at his newly minted concubine and was a little worried about what to do next.
At this time, Ran's temperament seemed a little too strange.
She has an almost animal-like sensitivity and forthrightness. If she wants to use it to her advantage and become the sword that stabs Gong Yimu in the back, it really requires a lot of effort and careful calculation.
Gongyi Mu obviously didn't use this sword well.
Gongyi Shuo returned to the study first, intending to think carefully about the next arrangement for Shi Ran.
As a result, as soon as he opened the study door, he was startled.
Shi Ran was sitting in front of his desk, still looking at something in his hand.
"presumptuous!"
No matter how good-tempered Gongyi Shuo was on weekdays, he was still the eldest son of the emperor.
How could he tolerate a concubine being so presumptuous in front of him?
With a sharp shout, the slaves serving in the courtyard knelt down in a ball.
Shi Ran, who was in the center of the storm, was not afraid.
She threw away the fold in the book and lowered her voice.
"Your Highness wants to keep his confidants in Dingxi? Then you are really following Gong Yimu's wishes."
Gongyi Shuo was shocked by Shi Ran's words.
He lowered his expression and walked into the study. Then he ordered someone to close the door of the study and waited outside, as if the scene where he had just been angry no longer existed.
"Gongyi Mu has plans in Dingxi?"
Gongyi Shuo asked straight to the point.
Although he only had contact with Shi Ran for one night yesterday, Gong Yishuo could already sense it. At the same time, when speaking to Shi Ran, he had to be straightforward.
Shi Ran didn't answer, but raised her chin and looked at him.
"Yes, but His Highness wants me to tell you, what will His Highness give in exchange?"
Such a somewhat over-the-top movement happened to be performed with a more innocent and charming demeanor.
Gongyi Shuo thought about it, and it seemed that the Xie family had really put a lot of effort into cultivating Shi Ran, and every move was as picturesque.
"You are a spy, I can kill you right now."
But facing this threat of death, Shi Ran smiled even more happily.
"If His Highness really wants to kill me, I will be dead when I get up early today. Your Highness is reluctant to let go of me. No, it should be said that he is reluctant to let go of the secrets in me."
Shi Ran was sure that the reason why Gongyi Shuo stayed with her was not because of her beauty, but because she was useful enough.
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Shi Ran smiled softly.
"When His Highness ascends to that position in the future, I will be the most noble person in the world."
At this time, Shi Ran's self-identification had just been changed from me to concubine.
"You want to be queen?"
Gongyi Shuo had an incredible look on his face.
It's not that he looks down on Shi Ran, but it's just that it's too difficult.
The queens of the past dynasties, except for the founding queen, many of whom were from common people, the rest were mostly selected from aristocratic families.
Only a handful of them got into that position through favor, but those were all daughters of official families, but their family backgrounds were not that outstanding.
Shi Ran asked for the position of queen, but she had a big appetite.
After all, her civilian background is not a big deal. The key point is that she is a spy sent by Gongyi Mu.
Shi Ran did not respond directly.
She just tapped the fold she had just thrown on the table and said softly.
"The Governor of Dingxi County is your Majesty's old ministry that opened up the territory in the past. He is also very convinced of the Queen, so he has always stood by your Highness. He was involved in the Dingxi corruption case. Your Highness knows that this person is innocent, so he wants to I want to write a statement and ask your Majesty to investigate the matter thoroughly and spare his life. Your Highness thought that your father would miss his old friendship, but he had no idea that anyone could escape from this corruption case, but he couldn't. !”
Shi Ran suddenly brought the topic back to business, which made Gong Yishuo unable to react.
But soon, he frowned.
"Why? Since it was an unjust case and a wrongful conviction, he should be cleared. Even if my father doesn't look at his past feelings and enforces the law impartially, he should still be spared his life."
Too naive.
Shi Ran lowered his eyes slightly.
After all, the eldest son of the emperor lacks suitable people to train him.
His temperament is too gentle and kind.
He is a good man and a smart man, but his current character is definitely not suitable for becoming an emperor.
"Who uncovered the Dingxi corruption case?"
Shi Ran asked.
"Zhou Yu'an, Minister of Household Affairs."
Gongyi Shuo replied immediately.
"Zhou Yu'an's wife died of illness last year, and his newly married wife is a young lady from a branch of the Xie family."
Shi Ran knew everything about Xie's relationship network.
"He is a member of the Xie family. When the corruption case was exposed, it was naturally Xie's idea. These orphans all know it."
Gongyi Shuo said in a deep voice.
This is where things get difficult.
He doesn't have many manpower available, and the Dingxi County Sheriff is a rare figure with real power in the local area.
It is of great significance to have local information on your own.
If you lose this key figure, your power will undoubtedly be greatly reduced.
After hearing this, Shi Ran shook his head.
To put it bluntly, it has only been a few years since the new dynasty was first established. After generations of exploitation by the previous dynasty, and the continuous war for so many years, all the energy of the current emperor has been focused on restoring people's livelihood in the past few years since he ascended the throne.
As long as you can make meritorious deeds, the Holy Spirit will not care how much you are greedy.
What's more, there isn't much to be greedy for now.
As long as there are no mistakes in the local area, it is a matter of turning a blind eye.
The Xie family is a family that has been passed down for hundreds of years, and figuring out the emperor's heart is a must course for them.
They can naturally see His Majesty's attitude.
I will never mess around with something that doesn't hit His Majesty's pain point.
Hit the snake seven inches, stab the person to the vital point.
"The reason why I don't let His Highness touch this matter is because this is not just a corruption case. This corruption case is so big not because Xie contributed to it, but because of His Majesty's Sacred Heart. That’s right. Your Majesty will not let Governor Dingxi stay well, because along with the so-called evidence of corruption, there is also a secret document sent to His Majesty’s court, which is the disloyal words of Governor Dingxi in the past two years!”
Disrespectful words? !
Gong Yishuo immediately looked around cautiously, fearing that outsiders would hear him.
Shi Ran stood up and walked to Gong Yishuo, lowering her voice.
"Your Highness, don't worry. No one will hear me here. I am the most outstanding secret guard in the Xie family."
Gong Yishuo looked at the woman in front of him who often said shocking words, and his vigilance and attention to her became much higher again.
"They all conquered the world together. Some of them were high-ranking officials, well-paid and famous throughout the ages. They were in harmony with His Majesty, monarchs and ministers, and they had a good reputation. But some people were buried underground for a long time, and even their bones could not be found. Even if there were posthumous titles and rewards, they still could not be found. His Majesty has been on the throne for more than ten years, and those people have long been forgotten. Without children, no daughters, and no incest, except for the sister who is unable to save herself in the palace, who will remember them? "
What was she referring to? !
Gongyi Shuo's pupils narrowed.