After being forced to marry a tyrant: I overturned the original plot

Xu Changming used the excuse that he needed to rest after being caned.

Secretly met with ministers in the court who supported him.

"Your Highness, are you... sure you want to start a rebellion at this time?"

There was an old minister who had always been optimistic about the legitimate son ascending to the throne and recognized the prince's ability. After the others left, he couldn't help but stay and asked earnestly.

After hearing this, Xu Changming looked at this veteran of two dynasties who had a great reputation in the court.

Then he gently and humbly asked the other party:

"Grand Master, then in your opinion, what should I do? My father is angry about the Jade Kingdom, and my elder brother is eyeing me covetously. If I don't consolidate my reputation in the court and gain absolute support, I'm afraid..."

"Your Highness, you are the crown prince and the most outstanding of His Majesty's sons. Why are you worried about your brothers? They are not as good as you."

Master Wen's face was full of worry and trust.

Seeing that Xu Changming was very secretive, Master Wen continued to persuade him.

"Your Highness, please listen to my advice. His Majesty intends to suppress you, but his health is getting worse and worse. It is only a matter of time before you ascend the throne. If you plan something now and His Majesty finds out, you will be unjustified..."

"Master, you don't believe me?"

Xu Changming obviously couldn't hear what Grand Tutor Wen said. He just asked with deep eyes and a bit of sadness.

The Grand Tutor had taught Xu Changming for a while before and could be considered as Xu Changming's semi-enlightenment teacher.

Hearing this long-lost title, my heart softened and my expression softened a little.

"I, as an old minister, naturally believe in Your Highness and have always wanted to assist Your Highness and create a better Huiguo."

"Then Master, you can do it now."

Xu Changming stared at Master Wen steadily and reached out to hold his dry and wrinkled hand.

"My mentor treats me better than his own son."

These eight words completely convinced Grand Tutor Wen.

He was old and didn't have many years left to live, but this child...

He has had a rough life since childhood. Although he is better than any of his brothers, he has to endure the trials and oppression that a crown prince should not have to endure because of his majesty's suspicion and dislike of his biological mother.

"That's it, that's all."

Master Wen reached out and shook Xu Changming's hand.

"My child, I will help you one last time and help you reach the top. I hope you will not change your original intention and live up to what you have gained."

Master Wen left.

But his words made Xu Changming digest them secretly for a long time.

The next morning at the court, Xu Changming continued to take leave.

He is with Qin Ruzhu.

Xu Changming found a guqin for Qin Ruzhu and then listened to her play.

The song had not yet ended and Qin Ruzhu had just raised her hand to pluck the strings again when she heard the sound of chaotic footsteps outside.

Several followers rushed behind the screen, stood still, and said excitedly:

"Your Highness! Grand Master, the Grand Master is gone!"

The nails accidentally touched the strings of the zither, making a harsh sound, pulling Xu Changming out of the melodious and beautiful music. He looked at Qin Ruzhu with a dark look in his eyes. The latter panicked, picked up the zither and went out.

Afraid of hearing something he shouldn't hear, he trotted out of the house.

The shock in Xu Changming's eyes had not yet faded. He just stood up slowly and looked at the follower who was speaking.

Hoarsely asked: "How come he is gone? Did he mention me?"

At this moment, his first concern was whether he would be implicated.

The follower's eyes turned red before he answered.

"At the morning court session, the Grand Tutor complained about several princes, especially the eldest and fourth princes, saying that Your Majesty had not disciplined his sons well, allowing them to cause such a big mess. He also praised Your Highness for being the Crown Prince, being careful in his words and deeds, and not bringing shame to Hui Country, and that he was the best heir to the throne. However, Your Majesty did not value the Crown Prince and the legitimate son, but favored the illegitimate sons who caused trouble...

His Majesty was furious, calling him an old man and wanting to punish him. He asked him if he was speaking for the Crown Prince, and the Grand Tutor said he was speaking for the country and Huiguo. After endless arguments, the Grand Tutor heroically hit his head against the pillar in the court to express his determination..."

Hearing this, Xu Changming sat back in his chair dejectedly.

It turned out to be suicide?

He couldn't help but think of the old man's hesitant look yesterday, and his happy expression afterwards.

He thought that Master Wen was persuaded by him and was willing to encourage court officials to support his ascension to the throne.

but now……

The Grand Tutor has many students in the court and is a veteran of two dynasties. He is paving the way for himself with his death!

Xu Changming was speechless for a long time. He was excited and should have been happy, but he thought of the old man's back yesterday.

It seemed as if we were saying goodbye at that moment.

The Grand Tutor must have seen through his intentions and knew that he wanted to kill the emperor and his father, so he would rather die than help him or stop him.

Xu Changming raised his hand to cover his trembling eyes.

Is there really someone in this world who is so selfless as to sacrifice himself and help others? Will this other person really be Xu Changming one day?

When Grand Tutor Wen died by hitting his head against a pillar, everyone in the court and the people were shocked. Even the stubborn and self-willed Prince Hui was unable to reprimand this highly respected old minister.

I was so angry that I started coughing again.

But because of the death of Grand Tutor Wen, Xu Changsheng's house arrest became lifelong. All his bad deeds were impeached by Grand Tutor Wen's disciples, and he was condemned by thousands of people. Prince Hui could not protect his son at all.

As for Xu Changde, his corpse would be whipped even after his death. The blame for the hostility between the two countries was borne by this dead prince, but Xu Changming was successfully extricated from the matter.

Then there were the civil servants in the Censorate, who all spoke highly of the Crown Prince, praising his integrity and worthy of important positions, and their words showed their support for the heir apparent.

This made Prince Hui even more wary of Xu Changming.

He slammed the table.

"Is he trying to force me to abdicate? Cough cough cough cough! Rebellious son, he secretly met with Grand Tutor Wen just for the current situation!"

King Hui's chest hurt from coughing, so he quickly took out a pill and swallowed it, then whispered an order.

"Go, let the prince enter the palace. I want to see him!"

The eunuch who delivered the message responded to the order tremblingly and went out.

Xu Changming left Qin Ruzhu's house and ran into two people as soon as he went out.

Leading the group was He Cong, who was dressed in white and looked as elegant as an immortal. He was looking at him with a happy smile. Behind He Cong was a woman wearing a black veil.

She was wearing no ornaments, and her good figure could not be concealed by her plain dress, but it was impossible to tell who she was.

"You are--"

Xu Changming felt that He Cong looked familiar, but he had never met He Cong before, so he couldn't recognize him for a while.

"Xu... Where are you from?"

Qin Ruzhu, who had chased after Xu Changming, originally wanted Xu Changming to buy some jewelry for her. However, when she saw that Xu Changming seemed to want to talk to someone, she stopped talking and carefully poked her head out from behind him.

When he saw the fairy in the painting suddenly jump in front of him, he opened his eyes and called out He Cong's name.

"The national teacher of Chen country?"

She asked again uncertainly.

When Xu Changming heard this name, he was immediately shocked.

He stared at He Cong warily.

"What is the purpose of the Chen Kingdom's Imperial Master coming to our Hui Kingdom?"

"Of course, I'm here to make a deal."

He Cong replied with a smile, then looked at Qin Ruzhu again.

"It is exactly as rumored. Princess Ruzhu is doing well."

Qin Ruzhu stood timidly behind Xu Changming. When she heard the call "Princess Ruzhu", she shyly withdrew her gaze.

He was as handsome as in the painting, and much more approachable than Xu Changming. Back then...it turned out that Seventh Sister had not lied to her.

"trade?"

Xu Changming continued to be skeptical of He Cong.

But He Cong took out a secret letter from his sleeve and handed it to Xu Changming.

"This is my sincerity."

Xu Changming glanced at the stamp left by King Chen's seal on the secret letter and his eyebrows jumped.

He took it quickly, turned sideways, opened it, and quickly read the contents of the letter.

This is the letter Gu Fei wrote to King Hui, exposing Xu Changming's plot to attack Yu State with Xu Changde. It is well-reasoned and even lists all the people involved. As long as King Hui catches the people mentioned in the letter, he can find out the truth.

Xu Changming felt a chill all over his body. If this secret letter fell into his father's hands, then what would he face after entering the palace...

It is an unpredictable blame.

He Cong still smiled and said lightly:

"Your Highness must have understood the meaning of this secret letter. If I had not intercepted it, Your Highness would have died if he had entered the palace at this moment."