Chapter 146 Willing to Become the Princess's Servant

Although he was not well-read, he was familiar with all the military books from ancient times to the present.

Where do these tricks mentioned by the eldest princess come from?

Why had he never heard of it before?

When Huo Xiao thought of this, he couldn't help but look up at the emperor.

The emperor was too concerned about the princess to pay attention to the inexplicable words she just said, or was it...

"Imperial sister, this is Linglong Pavilion. I think you should live in the palace. I can see you every day, and I feel most at ease." The emperor said patiently.

Su Yunyao's eyes were blurry. She put one hand in front of her eyes and drew circles. "Heads, so many heads. Why are these heads not hanging on the trees, but hanging them in the house?"

Everyone: ...

The imperial physician wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "I will go and prepare medicine for the princess."

The emperor sat by the bed for a while and then left with the queen.

Apart from the maid, Huo Xiao was the only one left in Linglong Pavilion.

He took a wet handkerchief to wipe Su Yunyao's hands and raised her head to cool down.

I had originally been thinking about spending some time with the princess before heading to Dongling Pass, but now I just wanted the princess to get better soon.

After the emperor sent the empress back to Fengqi Palace, he turned and went to Xuanzheng Hall.

Chen Qiu Nian was still kneeling outside the Xuanzheng Hall, his lips pale and his body unstable, as if he could no longer hold on.

Lu Mingfeng walked to his side and stopped, "This subordinate greets Lord Shen."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiu Nian slowly raised his eyes, looked at his polite appearance, and a mocking arc appeared at the corner of his lips.

He gritted his teeth and spoke slowly, "Lord Lu is truly a master of his craft. To curry favor with the princess, he's willing to resort to any despicable means."

Lu Mingfeng's eyes showed a coldness, but he smiled: "Lord Shen, please be careful with your words. The various criminal laws of the Dali Temple are strictly reviewed and implemented according to the laws of Daxia. If Lord Shen thinks that my interrogation of prisoners is a despicable method, does Lord Shen want to openly challenge the laws of our dynasty?"

Chen Qiu Nian's eyes gradually narrowed into a straight line, "There must be a wrongful conviction under severe punishment. Lord Lu is investigating and directly torturing Lin Miaomiao. Isn't it because of the eldest princess?"

Lu Mingfeng bowed and said, "I can only use torture when the evidence is irrefutable and the prisoner still refuses to confess. Although the Dali Temple's criminal law is harsh, it is not used casually. If you say it is for the sake of the eldest princess, then it must be."

Seeing him admit it so openly, Chen Qiu Nian couldn't help but sneer, "You are now the eldest princess's lover, and you are really happy with it. You are a third-rank minister in the court, and you are willing to be the eldest princess's servant."

"If Lord Shen is not familiar with the laws of our dynasty, I would like to explain them to him. Slandering the Princess behind her back is a serious crime, so please be careful with your words."

After a pause, he continued, "Lord Shen was even able to kneel outside the Xuanzheng Hall for a long time for a prostitute. This humble servant's love for the Princess was approved by the Emperor. Whether it was a concubine or a consort, this seems to be a matter between this humble servant and the Princess. Lord Shen, please do not worry about it. As for the prostitute Lin Miaomiao's attempt to murder the Princess, this humble servant will report it to the Emperor."

Shen Qiunian clenched his hands into fists at his sides.

You keep calling me the eldest princess.

What a good call a brothel girl.

This Lu Mingfeng simply didn't take him seriously.

Lu Mingfeng entered the Xuanzheng Hall, lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, "Your humble servant pays respect to the emperor."

"Get up." The emperor put down his pen. "How's the investigation going?"

"In reply to Your Majesty, as you expected, Lin Miaomiao is indeed secretly colluding with the Prime Minister. She used her status as an official prostitute to win over some officials in the court and gather information. She also used the purchase of jewelry to frequently go in and out of Jin Man Lou to pass on information."

After Lu Mingfeng finished speaking, he handed a detailed confession to Wu Jixiang.

The emperor read it carefully before slowly raising his eyes. "In your opinion, is Shen Qiu Nian involved in this matter?"

"In reply to Your Majesty, during my investigation, I did not find any connection between Lord Shen and the Prime Minister's Mansion. He has only been in contact with Lin Miaomiao alone, and it seems that they are more in love."

The emperor's eyes darkened. "I have trained him for so many years, and he truly disappoints me."

"Your Majesty, if the Prime Minister were to fall from power one day, Lord Shen would be the biggest beneficiary. Although Lord Shen is in love with Lin Miaomiao, and Lin Miaomiao's father once did him a favor, I believe that Lord Shen would not go along with them and ruin his own career."

The emperor shook his head. "Hasn't there been a saying since ancient times that heroes are most afraid of beautiful women attacking their hearts?"

Lu Mingfeng moved his lips, but did not say the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

For a moment, an absurd idea even flashed through his mind.

If today's events were different, would he agree if the eldest princess asked him to do something unorthodox?

It only took a brief second for him to completely reject the idea in his heart.

The eldest princess is the eldest princess.

She wouldn't be anyone.

The eldest princess he loved would never let him do such a dirty thing.

"Your Majesty, I have a request. I heard that the eldest princess is ill. Could you please allow me to visit her in the palace?"

The emperor was speechless.

He really wanted to open the heads of these trusted ministers around him to see what was inside and why their minds were filled with only women.

The emperor waved his hand helplessly, which was considered as his consent.

The palace maid brought Lu Mingfeng out of Xuanzheng Hall.

He had been to Linglong Pavilion before. Not only that, he had also slept there with the princess for a night.

When he heard that the eldest princess had returned from Huguo Temple sick, he was already extremely anxious.

It was a great favor that the emperor allowed him to visit the harem. Even if he was in a hurry, he could only follow patiently.

Pearl was visibly startled when she saw him.

No way!

How come Lord Lu is here?

Has the emperor forgotten that there is a General Huo by the eldest princess's bedside?

Zhenzhu raised her voice and said, "Greetings to Master Lu. Please follow me in."

Lord Lu?

Lu Mingfeng?

Huo Xiao, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, paused with his hand holding the wet handkerchief.

Although he knew that Lu Mingfeng was able to enter the harem with the emperor's permission, he still couldn't help feeling jealous.

"Meet General Huo."

As a subordinate, Lu Mingfeng bowed first.

Huo Xiao stood up upon hearing this, making room for her. "The princess has a high fever and hasn't woken up yet. You..."

“…Be gentle.”

Lu Mingfeng was stunned, seeming a little surprised. Seeing that Huo Xiao seemed to want to leave, his heart skipped a beat.

"General Huo, there is no need to leave. I heard that the eldest princess was ill, so I came to visit her. Seeing how carefully General Huo took care of the princess, I felt relieved. I have matters to attend to at the Dali Temple, so I cannot stay for long."

Lu Mingfeng hesitated for a moment. "Actually, I came here today not only to visit the princess, but also to talk to General Huo about something. I wonder if General Huo would be willing to lend me a hand?"