Chapter 572: Assassination? I’m the Eyewitness
Of course, Sikong Jing could also make a move to kill.
But without evidence, Sikong Jing would bear an unfounded charge, and one cannot simply allow Sikong Jing to kill Ji Tan and then have Ji Shengmang issue an arrest order under duress.
More importantly, Ning Jingjing was still with the Long Night Black Burning Army, and it wouldn’t be difficult for Cheng Yusu to kill her.
At that moment, Sikong Jing said indifferently, "Ji Tan will not initiate a coup d’état at present, as he also does not have full confidence, and the prerequisite for his move is that Cheng Yusu has complete control over the Long Night Black Burning Army."
"And we, shall let him take control," Sikong Jing continued.
"Once the Beigong Commander recovers, once Cheng Yusu returns to the Long Night Imperial City with the Long Night Black Burning Army, and once all the rebels have emerged, that will be the time for our counterattack," he stated.
"By then, His Majesty can naturally purge the court... Of course, this matter needs to be well-planned," Sikong Jing added.
Following Sikong Jing’s words, Ji Shengmang and Beigong Xianfeng both stared at him in stunned silence.
The calm and domineering presence of Sikong Jing greatly boosted their confidence and calmed Ji Shengmang down.
Then the planning began, as the three of them quietly discussed strategies in the room.