Chapter 389 Indirect Kiss (6)

“Untrue?” Shen Miao sighed, but her eyes seemed to be filled with a slight smile. She approached Su Mingfeng and whispered, “Isn’t Prince Su afraid that this horse disease will eventually become horse plague?”

Su Mingfeng's pupils suddenly widened!

Horse plague!

"Pingnan Bo is such a cautious person, and he has been dealing with soldiers and horses all his life, it is impossible for him not to suspect this?" Shen Miao pretended to be surprised: "Why, didn't you tell Prince Su?"

Su Mingfeng gritted his teeth and said nothing.

Didn't Su Yu tell him? Of course, Su Yu did. A horse disease that defied medical attention was a precursor to equine plague. A single military horse cost a fortune to maintain. Once plague broke out, the casualties were devastating, not only was the cost of money, but without sufficient horses, the army couldn't fight on the battlefield. If the higher-ups reprimanded him, at best, he'd lose his official position, at worst, his head.

However, this horse disease is so strange and complex that I've consulted numerous veterinarians, but none of them can help. Recently, we've had to isolate the sick horses, but horses continue to die. If it becomes uncontrollable and truly becomes equine plague... I'm afraid it will be a disaster.

"Miss Chen, what are your thoughts?" Su Mingfeng asked awkwardly, but while speaking, he glanced at the screen without revealing his expression.

Shen Miao was no longer anxious at this moment. She grabbed an empty teacup on the table, poured herself a cup of tea, brought it to her mouth, and took a sip.

Seeing this, Su Mingfeng wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he swallowed it back and pretended to listen attentively.

"I have a way to help you horses get out of trouble." Shen Miao said.

Su Mingfeng was stunned: "Are you serious?"

"Luckily, I know a veterinarian with superb skills. I heard he's treated the exact same horse disease before. If we find him, the death of the military horse will be easily resolved."

Su Mingfeng said nothing.

Shen Miao picked up the teacup again and took a sip, then said calmly, "It's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep have been lost, Prince Su. When the horse's illness becomes too serious to conceal, it won't just be the horse that will suffer."

Su Mingfeng gritted his teeth and looked at Shen Miao: “Miss Shen specially sent a good plan today, I’m afraid you have something else to say.”

His eyes flickered. "Or do you think my Su family has a good idea to help the Shen family? Please tell us."

“Refreshing.” Shen Miao praised.

Su Mingfeng gave a bitter laugh. It wasn't his straightforwardness that was evidently evident in Shen Miao's cunning. He had previously stated that the Su family had no obligation to wade into this mess to help Shen Xin, and Shen Miao had simply offered the terms of the deal. It had to be said that Shen Miao was extremely adept at exploiting people's weaknesses, and the issue she had used was the Su family's recent concern, the issue of military horses. This matter hadn't spread widely, and even he and Su Yu had kept it private. It was unknown how Shen Miao had learned of it. Regardless, with this deal offered, he simply couldn't refuse.

No wonder Shen Miao is so unpopular and direct in her words. She simply has a trump card in hand. A deal is a deal. If you put it bluntly, no one can take advantage of the other.

"I know that Pingnan Bo has many acquaintances in the court. Compared to my parents who have been in the northwest for many years, Pingnan Bo's influence is even greater. I would like to ask Pingnan Bo for help. Gather all the colleagues who are friends with him and submit a memorial on my father's behalf."

"Submit a memorial?" Su Mingfeng frowned. "Are they all asking General Shen to intercede?"

Shen Miao shook her head: "No, it's all my father's fault."

Su Mingfeng was stunned.

“I think Earl Pingnan is also unwilling to get involved in this mess,” Shen Miao smiled faintly, “So how to persuade Earl Pingnan is left to you, Prince Su. However, Prince Su must not tell Earl Pingnan about the military horses, nor mention me, otherwise, this deal will be aborted.”

Su Mingfeng was a little confused. He looked up. The girl before him still looked like a young girl, with delicate features and gentle eyes. When she smiled, she had a clear, innocent look. However, when she didn't smile, her eyes were cold, adding a touch of majesty. And that kind of overwhelming power was something that even Su Yu had never given Su Mingfeng.

"I can't stay long. Please ask Prince Su to have someone send a letter to my house when he has made up his mind. Once the matter is settled, I will definitely send it to the veterinarian." She stood up, bowed slightly to Su Mingfeng, and said, "Thank you very much."

Su Mingfeng quickly stood up and said, "Sure."

After Shen Miao glanced at the screen, she turned around and walked out of the room with Mo Qing. After Shen Miao left, Su Mingfeng breathed a sigh of relief. Someone walked out from behind the screen. Who else could it be but Xie Jingxing?

"You heard it all." Su Mingfeng said, "This young lady from the Shen family is even more unpredictable than you might imagine."

Xie Jingxing raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. Su Mingfeng's eyes fell on the table, where the teacup Shen Miao had drunk from was still there. The rim of the cup was slightly wet.

"Come to think of it, that was something you drank..." Su Mingfeng said, "You..."

Xie Jingxing kicked him mercilessly.