Chu Zhiyao didn't dare to be 100% sure, but her intuition told her that it must not be purely because of money that can make Ma Wang and Yuan Yiheng reach a solid cooperative relationship.Because Ma Wang also does business with Lin Yuanru, and the cooperation time is not too short.But if there is any disturbance in Nancheng, he will immediately suspect Lin Yuanru, which means that it is impossible to gain Ma Wang's trust only by money exchanges.

Ma Wang was imprisoned by Chong Gang in an extremely hidden place. Except for the emperor, no one else would know about it.Although there was no actual gain in the last interview with King Ma, the emperor still chose to trust his daughter.Therefore, there was no objection to Ji Rufan's continued detention of King Ma.

When Chu Zhiyao appeared in front of Ma Wang, time seemed to turn back, and he returned to the time when he was still in Nancheng.It's just that at that time, Ma Wang was still handsome and domineering, and he didn't even take Chu Zhiyao seriously for a while.

"Long time no see, it seems that you look pretty good. You are used to it in the capital." Chu Zhiyao stared at Ma Wang for a while, seeing that he had no intention of talking to him, he spoke first.

Ma Wang's beard has grown a lot, and his already long hair is even more disheveled. Although Chong Gang did not treat Ma Wang as a serious prisoner or prisoner, but losing his freedom for this overlord in the depths of the southern border, It is more uncomfortable than suffering ordinary flesh and blood.

"When you were in southern Xinjiang, you could still be called the King of Horses. Unfortunately, when you arrive in the capital, you become a prisoner that no one cares about. To be precise, you are not even counted as a formal prisoner, because you are not even registered. .”

Chu Zhiyao changed from his soft and waxy appearance in the past, not to mention fierce, but his words were sharp, piercing Ma Wang's heart.The person who had been leaning against the corner suddenly turned his head and cast a fierce look at her.This look could have frightened Chu Zhiyao, but because of Ji Rufan's previous memories, Chu Zhiyao hated Ma Wang deeply.

"Even if you stare out your eyes, it's useless, and it can't change the reality that you are now a prisoner." Chu Zhiyao didn't miss the details of Ma Wang's mood swings, pressing on step by step.

Ma Wang's gaze became more and more fierce. If he didn't have a heavy bracelet on his hand now, he might have already swung his palm at Chu Zhiyao.Chu Zhiyao didn't come here specifically to find someone to scold. Although she hated this villain in her heart, the more important thing in front of her was to use Ma Wang to bring down Yuan Yiheng.

When Yuan Yiheng's crimes are exposed, Ma Wang will naturally not be able to escape punishment.

But Chu Zhiyao didn't come to ask Ma Wang for help, and he didn't give him a good face when he came up, so that he could be calmed down.But Ma Wang has been imprisoned here for a long time, and his mentality should start to change.

"Go to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing, you don't come here today because you want to see me live and die."

Ma Wang's voice became a little hoarse than before, the room smelled heavily of alcohol, and Chong Gang provided enough alcohol to prevent him from going crazy in the room due to his alcohol addiction.However, it's completely different to be depressed and drink here than to drink happily with your brothers in the village. If you drink too much sullen wine, your spirit will naturally be much depressed.

"Therefore, speak quickly if you have something to say, fart as soon as you have something to say, don't make sarcastic remarks here!" Ma Wang's voice sank, wishing he could swallow Chu Zhiyao alive with his mouth.

"Yuan Yiheng has been back to Beijing for a long time, but he has never heard about you. Don't you feel chilled? Working with such a person, you are not afraid that he will betray you? Just like Lin Yuanru." Chu Zhiyao took a steady breath, The test of the horse king began.

Ma Wang didn't care about this matter, and Chu Zhiyao also knew that it was impossible to shake Ma Wang with this simple sentence.But she came prepared today, and she also had a guess in her heart, and she is here to verify her guess.

"Actually, I don't care about your life or death. I even hope that you can see the King of Hades sooner. After all, King Ma is a disaster in southern Xinjiang. But I also can't understand a hypocrite like Yuan Yiheng who makes so many people work for him and pay him back. Counting money, so I have to come to advise you a few words."

Chu Zhiyao pulled the stool away and sat down at once.It seems to be ready to talk for a while.Seeing her movement, Ma Wang sneered a few times, and didn't strike up a conversation.

"Lin Yuanru's lesson doesn't seem to be profound enough. Most of the brothers in the entire village have been lost, and the rest are missing. Don't you worry at all?"

Ma Wang's eyebrows twitched, and Chu Zhiyao smiled with satisfaction.Very well, this entry point is what Ma Wang cares about, so go in-depth according to this point.

"The princess doesn't care what kind of agreement you reach with Yuan Yiheng, and I don't care either. Anyway, the ending is the same, and you all have to suffer. However, depending on the degree of participation, the crimes committed can also be different. Naturally, the ending will not all be the same. Same. You bear all the charges for Yuan Yiheng like this, but he doesn't care about your life or death, even your brothers who are living outside, do you think it's worth it?"

Ma Wang said calmly, "He's different from Lin Yuanru, I don't care about that. He won't betray me, and I won't betray him either."

It seems that the covenant between these two people is much stronger than the deal with Lin Yuanru.It is true that so many war horses are not a small amount of money, but it is probably not just money that can make Ma Wang so firm and stubborn.Chu Zhiyao knew that King Ma had bad intentions for Ji Rufan, but now that he was imprisoned, it was absolutely impossible for him to succeed again.So what he is still holding on to now, what exactly can Yuan Yiheng give?

Chu Zhiyao's brain was running fast, guessing many possibilities.And what she is best at is trying to figure out human nature.Anyway, they are taking the initiative now, and Ma Wang is held in his hands again, unable to collude with Yuan Yiheng to confess, and the emperor also gradually favors them, giving her the courage to boldly test.

Chu Zhiyao deliberately paused for a while, so that Ma Wang could not guess what he was thinking.

After that, she got a little closer, and asked in a deep voice, "The girl next to Yuan Yiheng, don't you care about her safety?"

Sure enough, Ma Wang's expression changed drastically.Although he still tried his best to keep calm, but because Chu Zhiyao was very close, she could see the changes in his face without any trace.

"Impossible, these are all you are provoking."

Ma Wang's answer made Chu Zhiyao a little disappointed, but she was not discouraged, because it showed that the woman was the breakthrough point.One step closer to the guess in his heart, Chu Zhiyao continued his exploration.

"Whether you believe it or not, Yuan Yiheng never thought of you in the capital. You are in the capital, and he doesn't care about your life. Do you think he would care about a person far away?"

When Chu Zhiyao said so, she actually guessed half of it.Because she felt that Yuan Yiheng had been fighting on the border for a long time, and that was his real territory.For a person who will be used to pretend to be Princess Yu in the future, he would never dare to bring her to the capital rashly.

"And now Yuan Yiheng is suspected by the emperor, and is locked up by his grandfather and trapped in the Hou Mansion. It is hard to say when he will be able to return to the border. Do you think Yuan Yiheng is still capable of keeping you and fulfilling the promise he made to you?"

When Chu Zhiyao said these words, he didn't hesitate at all, as if he had already seen all the inside information.In fact, she just understood a truth: if you want to win the negotiation, you must learn to bluff.

This time it was Ma Wang's turn to start the inner struggle. He is the king of bandits and extremely brave, but in terms of scheming, he still can't handle these business deals.Coupled with Chu Zhiyao and Princess Yu's suggestions and guidance, it is even more difficult to deal with.But now he has been imprisoned here for a long time, and he doesn't know what's going on outside.

In such a situation where the information is completely asymmetric, it is impossible for Chu Zhiyao to come forward to put pressure on him.But the covenant between him and Yuan Yiheng has been established for many years, and what Yuan Yiheng promised is what he desires, so he is not willing to give up easily.

"Haven't you considered that switching to the princess' side might bring you good results."

Ma Wang looked at her hesitantly, and asked back: "I treat the princess like this, will she forgive me?"

Chu Zhiyao shook his head and said, "No, she will not forgive you. Everything you have done to the princess can be a capital offense."

The corners of Ma Wang's eyes twitched, and Chu Zhiyao continued, "But you can atone for yourself, reduce your guilt, and maybe you can save your breath."

"Winners and losers, living with everything lost, what's the point of lingering like this!" Ma Wang obviously didn't agree with this condition.

"Don't try to negotiate terms with the princess. I didn't come here today to ask for your help. I just wanted to tell you that you have been imprisoned for so long, and the outside world has begun to change. And you are still here sticking to your old memories. world."

Chu Zhiyao stood up from the stool, carefully arranged his robes, and seemed ready to leave.

Ma Wang's eyes kept rolling, and he stopped Chu Zhiyao at the last moment before she left the room.

"Can you really guarantee her safety?"

Chu Zhiyao turned around in satisfaction, and replied neatly: "If the evidence you give is sufficient, I can guarantee her safety."

When Chu Zhiyao happily went back to report today's harvest to Ji Rufan, before he could open his mouth, he saw Princess Ze was there.It seems that when he was not around, the imperial girl came to visit.

"Chu Zhiyao, I heard that you have become a lobbyist." Ji Rusu seemed to have no hope for what Chu Zhiyao would gain from this trip.

"Princess Ze, you are wrong, I am not going to be a lobbyist, I am going to threaten him."

Ji Rusu looked at her curiously, and said, "Oh? Are you trying to bully Ma Wang like this?"

Ji Rusu looked at Chu Zhiyao carefully, and said in his heart that he never believed that such a thin person could scare Ma Wang.If Ma Wang hadn't been imprisoned by Chong Gang, maybe Chu Zhiyao had been frightened.

Seeing Ji Rusu's uncontrollably handsome expression, Ji Rufan sighed slightly, and asked Chu Zhiyao: "How's the situation today?"

She didn't have high expectations at first, but Chu Zhiyao insisted on going, and she didn't stop her.

"He agreed to work with us."

Not to mention Ji Rufan, even Ji Rufan was taken aback.This is definitely an unexpected surprise.Ji Rusu couldn't wait to know what had happened, so he tugged on Chu Zhiyao's sleeve and told her to speak quickly.

"That's the way it is. I tested Ma Wang's weaknesses one by one, and later determined that a pawn cultivated by Yuan Yiheng was cared about by Ma Wang. So I made a deal with Ma Wang with the life of this pawn." Chu Zhiyao I recounted the general process, but concealed the details that the pawn was used to impersonate Princess Yu.

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