Chapter 257 First Cooperation
"What is that?!" Liang He stood up, thinking of Lord Kuang Qiu's risky actions and what happened in Zhending. "If the Liang family can't be punished for hoarding copper mines, then the world, in my opinion, doesn't deserve to be named Zhou!"
"Shut up!" Pei Shangling sternly scolded, "Don't let me hear that a second time!"
Liang He knew that he was impulsive, so he closed his mouth and stopped talking.
"Liang Zongwu is the second son of the Liang family. What if he is abandoned by the Liang family? Moreover, the Liang family can be said to be unaware of this matter. Even if someone has suspicions, there is no evidence pointing directly to the Liang family! The most important thing is that once this matter is revealed and the Liang family remains stable, we must be prepared!" Pei Shangling rarely explained the cause and effect.
Liang He frowned: "But is His Majesty so tolerant of the Liang family?!"
Pei Shangling smiled: "Until there is another Liang family, our Majesty will not break this balance!"
Balance is the most important thing for the court that is getting older and wants to have a smooth transition to the next emperor!
"However, I have my own plans for the Liang family, so please don't say anything!"
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It took many days for the news from the capital to reach the city.
Zhu Mingqing thought that someone would be eyeing the position of Guancheng prefect, but he didn't expect that there was no news at all about the Liang family.
If Liang Huanyu kept his eyes on them, then everything he had done before would be in vain!
No, we must not let anyone from the Liang family be the prefect of Guancheng!
"Fen Tao, prepare the carriage and go to the Feng family!"
This was also what Zhu Mingqing and Luo Tingshan had agreed upon. To the outside world, there was only one Luo Mansion, and Luo Tingshan's residence had always been Feng Mansion!
In the bedroom, Luo Tingshan was half leaning on the couch, and his complexion looked much better than before.
"Master, the lady is here!" Jiang Feng knocked on the door gently, and a moment later, Zhu Mingqing walked into the room.
Luo Tingshan raised his eyes and looked at the lady who was getting younger and younger. If he didn't know how old she was, he would have thought she was from a different generation than him.
After coming to the capital, I live a more carefree and comfortable life!
"Jiang Feng said, you have something important to discuss with me?" He spoke slowly, his dark voice still a little hoarse.
Zhu Mingqing looked at the fruit on the table and asked, "Does it taste good?"
Luo Tingshan couldn't help but smile and said, "I have plenty of fruits and vegetables that are popular in Guancheng every day. Thank you, Madam Zhu, for your kindness!"
Zhu Mingqing: "It's good that you know!"
Luo Tingshan was stunned. This guy is so shameless.
"I came to you today because..."
"No hurry!" Luo Tingshan stared intently, "Let me tell you a story."
Zhu Mingqing frowned, not knowing what the other party was planning.
"Once upon a time, there was a temple with a monk who, during the day, meditated and chanted, deeply loved by the people living down the mountain..." Luo Tingshan took a sip of water and continued, "But at night, he became a different person, eating meat and drinking wine, and going down the mountain to commit crimes. When he was later discovered, some people even defended him."
Zhu Mingqing's eyes gradually became deeper, here it comes again!
Indeed cautious.
It seems that this person has become suspicious and must get to the bottom of it!
"It's said that this monk said during the day that he didn't know what happened at night." Luo Tingshan looked at her calm face and finally said, "Later, a senior monk came and performed a ritual to expel the ghost from the monk. Since then, no strange things have happened at night."
Zhu Mingqing's expression was calm, but his mind was aroused.
This guy is quite smart!
Possessed by a ghost?
However, she woke up after the original owner died, and she never took the initiative to plunder this body!
"Is that all?"
Luo Tingshan nodded.
"Then can we get down to business?" Zhu Mingqing asked.
Luo Tingshan: “…”
He made a gesture of invitation: "Please speak!"
Zhu Mingqing sat not far from him and said, "Luo Huai, I should have explained everything to you clearly. I want Wang Tongpan to take over the position of Prefect Liu. Of course, if you have a better candidate, that's fine too."
Luo Tingshan immediately guessed the most fundamental reason: "You want to control the city?"
Zhu Mingqing's peach blossom eyes gleamed with cunning, and she opened her cherry lips slightly, "Let's not beat around the bush about what will happen after being exiled. The Luo family has been wronged, and they will definitely demand an explanation, but what if His Majesty won't give it? Will you give up?"
Luo Tingshan said nothing, the determination in his eyes showed that it was impossible!
"So, for the future, we need to prepare early!" When Zhu Mingqing spoke, his body leaned slightly, and his voice was like a trickle of water, like a sweet spring, which sounded very comfortable.
Luo Tingshan's ears moved slightly, and the corners of his lips curved up.
He was absolutely certain now.
This person did it on purpose.
Although she knew that she was suspicious, she did not hide her true thoughts at all and was very straightforward.
"Then what do you want me to do?" His body was relaxed, his expression was relaxed, and there was an inexplicable light in his eyes.
Zhu Mingqing raised his eyebrows and said, "It's easier to worry about something when talking to smart people."
Her eyes were cold and chilling: "Liang family! I need you to shift the Liang family's attention to Liang Zongwu, and stop eyeing the position of Guancheng prefect!"
Luo Tingshan's deep eyes slowly looked over: "Liang Zongwu?"
Zhu Mingqing: "Liang Zongwu secretly hoarded copper mines in Zhending Prefecture, swallowed up hundreds of thousands of gold and silver, and even privately cast copperware. The court should have received news of these things, but there has been no action!"
Luo Tingshan knew about the events in Zhending Prefecture and guessed that it must be related to the Liang family. Moreover, Kuang Qiu came to Zhending to investigate and Huai'er also went to Zhending.
Putting these things together, it is obvious that the emperor suspected Liang Zongwu, so he sent Kuang Qiu to investigate, but he was always lacking key evidence, and Huai'er was the one who delivered the evidence.
And Huai'er's evidence might also have been provided by his wife!
After thinking clearly about the cause and effect, Luo Tingshan felt that Zhu's thoughts were becoming more and more sinister.
But they are in the same boat, so as long as the other party doesn't do anything stupid, what's wrong with going a little deeper?
"There was no movement from the court. It was suppressed by Pei Shangling!" Luo Tingshan explained.
Zhu Mingqing was puzzled: "Why?" As far as she knew, Pei Shangling and Liang Zhongling were sworn enemies.
Now that we have evidence against the enemy, shouldn't we strike a fatal blow?
etc……
Liang Zongwu is not Liang Zhongling, he cannot represent the entire Liang family!
Therefore, if you can’t kill with one blow, it’s better to leave it for later!
Without much explanation, the other party had an expression of sudden realization, and Luo Tingshan's mouth corners slightly raised.
"However, this matter is not without room for maneuver!"
He coughed twice, and Zhu Mingqing immediately handed him a glass of water with quick eyes and hands, not forgetting to mix some stream water into it.
Luo Tingshan saw that she was so attentive and had a smile on her face, which was completely different from her previous aggressive look.
"Drink it quickly, you will feel better after drinking it!" Zhu Mingqing urged.
A flash of surprise passed through Luo Tingshan's eyes. He reached out to take it and drank two sips to moisten his throat. It was just as the other party said, he felt relaxed physically and mentally.
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