Chapter 76: Finding a puppet to pretend to be the uncle and inherit the military power
Jun Chenyi was afraid that Han Qiongyue would be sad, so he watched her emotions carefully.
"Grandma, please don't be angry. It's not worth getting yourself hurt by these people."
Deng Youning also asked tentatively:
"Grandma, the guests in the front yard have mostly left."
"I'll take care of the rest. How about you go back and rest first?"
She knew that Han Qiongyue couldn't help being angry, and was afraid that she couldn't handle it, so she hoped that she could go back first.
Nanny Dou also gave some advice, and Han Qiongyue left first.
Looking at the messy Duke's Mansion, Deng Youning sighed deeply.
"Princess Youning is truly impartial and just. She really opened my eyes!" Yan An joked.
Deng Youning smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"If I had a choice, I would rather have never been born."
She was also deeply hurt by the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.
Li Tianzhuo patted her shoulder lovingly, his eyes full of concern for her, "There is one last person, how are you going to deal with him?"
Deng Xuelian is hypocritical and vicious; Deng Yi is cruel and ruthless, insane and mentally ill; Gu is evil and violent, ignorant and dissolute.
But they are not the worst among the four members of the Deng family.
None of them had any lives, but the Duke of Zhenguo, Deng Zheng, killed his own brother with his own hands when he was only seven or eight years old!
He is the one who deserves to die the most in the entire Zhenguo Mansion!
The Duke Zhenguo's Mansion always puts on a good show for the whole capital, like today's show.
I wonder what kind of drama Deng Youning has planned for Deng Zheng?
Yan An also seemed to be waiting to see the show.
The Buddhist beads in his hand were twirling almost non-stop.
Under the mottled shadows of the trees, the expression in his pupils was very complicated, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Deng Youning's gaze moved to Yan An's hand.
She was suddenly startled and remembered the Master of Qianji Pavilion whom she met a few days ago.
Their hand shapes are similar!
Even the habit of holding Buddhist beads is similar!
"If something happens to the Duke of Zhenguo, the Emperor will definitely take back the Deng family's military power."
"What are your plans then?"
Li Tianzhuo asked again.
The military power of the Deng family is the life's work of Han Qiongyue and the old man of the Deng family. Based on his understanding of old lady Han, she should be reluctant to hand over the military power.
Having said this, he nudged Jun Chenyi with his elbow.
Jun Chenyi immediately replied:
"We came up with a compromise a few days ago. We can let Father merge the military power of the Deng family into the Han family."
"However, you need to recognize your uncle and aunt as your parents, and your name will be included in the Han family tree from now on."
"We have discussed this matter with my uncle and others, so you don't have to feel any psychological burden."
He spoke in a gentle and persuasive manner and had already found all the escape routes for Deng Youning.
But this is not what Deng Youning wants most.
"Thank you, cousin."
"It's just that I, Deng Youning, have few relatives in this life, and I have no father or mother in my entire life."
"Regarding the title of Duke and the military power of the Deng family, I have already made my own plans."
When the cause of Deng Ren's death was announced, she wanted to find a man of the same age and appearance, and have him impersonate Deng Ren and return to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to inherit the title and military power.
At that time, she only needs to control this puppet from behind to protect the Deng family for her grandmother.
She felt that the young man whose features and eyebrows were somewhat similar to Deng Zheng was one of the candidates for the puppet.
"Any plans?"
"Don't know what it is? Tell me and I'll help you with some advice."
Jun Chenyi's tone was naughty and he really wanted to be beaten.
Deng Youning didn't need to think he was annoying, Li Tianzhuo had already warned him with his eyes.
"Your idea is definitely not wrong."
"But remember, if you encounter any trouble, feel free to come to me."
Li Tianzhuo knew that she was not a dodder that was used to being pampered.
He also supported her to give it a try, and he would back her up no matter what happened.
Looking up at Li Tianzhuo, she raised her eyebrows slightly, with a rare tenderness in her eyes.
The conversation ended with Bianyang County on the outskirts of Beijing.
Li Tianzhuo said that bandits have been rampant there recently, and the emperor intends to let Deng Zheng lead troops to suppress them.
Nowadays, the world is at peace, and as the Duke of Zhenguo, I can only do some work to suppress bandits occasionally.
"Are you serious, Your Majesty?"
"Let him go to fight bandits in this state?"
"I'm afraid those bandits have already hacked him to death before I can make a move!"
Others may not know, but how could Deng Youning not know how capable Deng Zheng is?
"If you're worried, I'll accompany you and follow him in the dark." Li Tianzhuo volunteered.
Deng Youning had no idea about deploying troops.
She did not refuse Li Tianzhuo, because she might really need to trouble him at that time.
"I heard that it was the Duke of Zhenguo who asked for the decree himself."
Yan An, who had hardly spoken a word, spoke softly, and what he said was shocking.
"He probably thinks life is meaningless and wants to commit suicide."
"If he dies in battle to suppress bandits, he will be worthy of the title of Duke of the State."
Jun Chenyi still sees things more clearly.
But Deng Youning always felt that suppressing bandits was not that simple.
It seems that she needs to arrange Deng Ren's resurrection in advance, and it must be done before Deng Zheng goes to suppress the bandits.
*
The blood-red sunset glow hung in the sky, and swallows flew through the twilight and circled in the sky.
All the red silk and lanterns prepared for the birthday banquet in the front yard have been taken down.
The dishes prepared in the kitchen no longer need to be cooked.
Deng Youning simply settled the affairs at home and thought about going back to see her grandmother first.
After Han Qiongyue came back at noon, she took a short rest and now she doesn't look as tired as before.
"Grandma, you are feeling better now. Dinner is almost ready. I just went to check and saw your favorite squab."
Deng Youning lowered her eyebrows and smiled pleasantly.
But Han Qiongyue still didn't smile at Deng Youning because she wasn't informed in advance about Gu's matter.
"Grandma, the farce just now was not intentionally concealed from you by your granddaughter."
"My granddaughter believes that if a person does something wrong, he or she should be held accountable for it. If you had known this in advance, you would definitely not have sent them to the government to protect the reputation of the Duke's Mansion."
Deng Youning, knowing why Han Qiongyue was unhappy, took the initiative to apologize to her.
After hearing Deng Youning's words, Han Qiongyue became even more displeased.
"In your heart, is grandma such a foolish and hypocritical person? Do you think that false reputation is more important than anything else?"
Seeing that his grandmother was a little angry, Deng Youning quickly denied it, "How dare I."
"My granddaughter knows that my grandmother is different from other girls in the boudoir."
"I didn't tell you in advance because I was afraid you would get sick from being angry."
Deng Youning has been saying nice things to make amends.
"Humph, that Gu is too hateful. If I could have discovered her adultery earlier and caught her earlier, and let your father remarry, you would have a biological brother."
"No, Madam Dou, go find some concubines. Zheng'er is not even forty yet, she can still have children!"
Deng Zheng’s final role in her life was to continue the family line.
She knew that Deng Youning's next step was to avenge her eldest son's death. So before Deng Zheng paid for Deng Ren's life, she had to find a few women to force Deng Zheng to keep his son!
"Grandma, even if he is born, it will take at least ten years for my little brother to grow up."
"My granddaughter has come up with a good idea..."
Deng Youning leaned close to Han Qiongyue's ear and explained that he wanted to find a fake Deng Ren to be his puppet.
Han Qiongyue suddenly became nervous.
If the puppets are out of control and kill their masters in the future...
If there really was no male heir to the title, she would definitely train Ning Ning to be a female general. The emperor did not allow women to inherit the title? Then they would overthrow the imperial power and establish a new emperor, even if it meant starting a rebellion!
The Deng family army will always be named Deng.
The Deng family is loyal to the Dongji Kingdom, not the Dongji Emperor!
"Silly child, if you have any problems in the future, tell your grandmother more often. You don't have to protect yourself from thieves."
"It was me who insisted on finding you back, so I should always stand by your side."
Han Qiongyue held Deng Youning's hand with a sincere expression.
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