His Rui

Chapter 741: Li Rui Suggests A Plan 

Xi Ying was quite surprised after hearing Zhao Zhang Wei's words. At the same time, he felt more satisfied to know that their thoughts matched well. 
"Good to hear that Your Highness thinks the same." He said with a small smile on his lips. He felt as if he had finally found someone who could understand his hatred for Zhao Wang Lei. 
His wife though didn't oppose him when he said the same but Xi Ying thought that she might not be able to understand his thoughts. After all, she doesn't understand the reason behind this hatred of his, and Xi Ying wished that it would stay like this. For Li Rui to understand his immense hatred for Zhao Wang Lei, she would have to know about their past life and he never wanted that because he feared that the sins of his past life would dominate everything...his love for her. 
Zhao Zhang Wei merely nodded his head. He looked down at the paper spread on the table again. Slight confusion flashed in his eyes a traced the arrows going in the direction of his Xinhe Palace. 
Mockery flashed in his eyes when he heard Xi Ying. "He wishes to kill Your Highness and Zhao Wang Lei the same night." Xi Ying told Zhao Zhang Wei seeing his confusion. Only then did Zhao Zhang Wei understand why the two passages were parked. Afterward, Xi Ying told Zhao Zhang Wei that he wanted him to keep an eye on Zhao Zhuang Chen. Soon he collected the paper from the table and then left the Xinhe Palace. They had so much to do and he was still unaware of just how much time he has. 
After he reached Li Manor, he had lunch with his wife and son. 
He had asked An Ping to keep an eye on General Li's courtyard so that as soon as the latter will return, he would send a servant to ask him to come to the study room. 
Though Xi Ying had said that they could discuss the plan after dinner, he didn't want to delay any longer. 
After the servant came back and informed us that General Li will be soon in the study room, Xi Ying also went there with Li Rui. 
On their way, they came across Li (Jiang who also seemed to have returned just 
"Greetings, Elder Uncle." Li Rui greeted Li fliang politely. Li (Jiang looked at her for a moment and nodded her head gently. He didn't say anything. Just before leaving, he raised his hand and patted Li Rui's head gently and then left with two words 
"Take care." Li Rui and Xi Ying continued walking to the study room after this. Li Rui didn't mind that Li Qiang didn't stay for long. His behavior was still much better than Li Rang who had left without even replying to her greeting. When they went inside the study room, they found that General Li was already there waiting for them. "Greetings, Father." Li Rui greeted her father who smiled and patted her head gently. After all formalities were done, Xi Ying directly took out the paper from his sleeve and spread it on the table. General Li was surprised because he thought that Xi Ying had already made the plan. He looked at the paper and couldn't help but ask "Prime Minister Xi has already made the plan?" However, General Li was again confused when Xi Ying told him "This is not our plan." "Then whose plan is this?" General Li asked as he looked at the marked spots. The map was of Imperial Palace. Every secret passage the person was supposed to use was marked. "It is what Zhao Zhuang Chen has planned to kill Zhao Wang Lei and the second prince." This time, General Li's face went serious and he looked at the plan again. "This is quite daring of the first prince." He couldn't help but whisper. "Does he have that much manpower on his side?" It was very obvious that he needed many people in this plan. The people who will keep the Imperial soldiers in control, people who will keep an eye to stay careful that he would not be caught And even if Zhao Zhuang Chen has that many people, how will he have them enter the Imperial Palace? General Li's question made Xi Ying think about all this...something that didn't come to his mind before. Everything including the weird expression on Zhao Zhuang Chen's face today in the Imperial Court clicked suddenly. "Then he will carry out his plan when the Imperial Palace will be full of people." 
And such a day was very near. Xi Ying's face had a very grave expression as he spoke "We don't have much time to think of a plan, General Li. This Lord believes that Zhao Zhuang Chen can implement this plan in the fifteen days itself given that he is able to gather as much manpower as he needs." General Li understood why Xi Ying was saying this. Li Rui had also heard the announcement from the Imperial Palace. So many new girls will enter the Imperial Palace. And to serve so many people, new people will be hired. 
It would be easy to have many people enter in the Imperial Palace at such a time. 
She frowned as she looked at the plan. 
General Li sighed. "Should we not let the first prince just do what he wants?" That was something that Li Rui had already said to Xi Ying. The young prime minister shook his head and said firmly "This Lord, as well as Your Highness, don't agree on that, General Li." Perhaps General Li understood the reason behind this refusal and hence he didn't say it again... specially when Xi Ying continued "We are still not sure if he would be able to carry out his plan successfully or not. In case, he didn't get success and was caught he would make things more difficult for us. The security would be increased in the Imperial Palace and we will be at the loss.": 
General Li nodded his head silently. There was a long silence in the study room and everyone seemed to be lost in their thoughts. A soft whisper suddenly sounded in the study room. 
It was Li Rui who was speaking. Xi Ying and General Li looked at her, waiting for her to finish. Li Rui had a deep frown on her forehead as she continued to look at the map. "What if we carry out the plan on the same night using the same passages he is using, however, doing what he wants before him." 
General Li had confusion in his eyes. However, Xi Ying was also frowning as he was also thinking about what Li Rui said just now. Both of them spoke at the same time...a few moments later. "And then put all the blame on Zhao Zhuang Chen." General Li's face went blank. He, of course, understood what they meant He looked at Xi Ying. He would not have been surprised if Xi Ying had come up with such a plan. However, it was his daughter...his calm, sensible and silent daughter who came up with such a devious plan. General Li suddenly looked at his daughter with distress-filled eyes. And then suddenly glared at Xi Ying. It was he who made his daughter like this. 
However, the middle-aged General didn't know that he still didn't know many things about his daughter. 
On the other hand, Xi Ying's reaction was completely different. A wide smile graced his lips as he looked at his wife. He seemed to forget General Li's presence altogether and suddenly leaned to kiss Li Rui's cheek. "My wife is so smart." Li Rui was shocked at feeling the gentle touch on her cheek She blinked and stepped away from Xi Ying and didn't even dare to look at her father. Noticing her reaction, Xi Ying calmed down. When he looked at General Li and found him looking at him with narrowed eyes, Xi Ying merely smirked in response. "We shall do as Rui said. That is indeed a very good plan. Targeting two birds with one stone. Zhao Wang Lei would be killed and at the same time we will be able to get rid of Zhao Zhuang Chen." General Li was too shocked to say anything. He was unable to believe that it was his daughter who had suggested such a plan. He just waved his hand and said in a low voice "Just inform this General after making the whole plan. Tell this General how many people are needed and what all needs to be done. This General will select some loyal soldiers completely loyal to Li Clan and proceed with his part" After finishing his words, General Li left the study room. As if he remembered something, he turned around when he was at the door. However, when he saw Xi Ying throwing himself on his daughter, he turned around swiftly and said with gritted teeth to himself 
'He will talk to him about this matter later.: