At lunchtime in the General's Mansion, the atmosphere was somewhat solemn. Luo Lingsong sat at the table, his mind seemingly wandering far away, uninterested in the sumptuous meal before him. Chen Manping, beside him, was even more worried, her eyes constantly glancing at Luo Lingsong, as if she were pondering something important.
However, in stark contrast to the other two was Luo Lingyue. Smiling, she gracefully stood up, picked up two chicken wings, and placed them in Luo Lingsong's and Chen Manping's bowls respectively. "Don't overthink it! I've come up with a perfect, foolproof plan!"
Chen Manting was gnawing on a crispy and delicious chicken leg. After hearing Luo Lingyue's words, she also agreed: "That's right! Xiaoqi has always been smart and has as many ideas as stars! Don't worry! With so many of us united, can't we deal with Li Mingfu and his gang? Let's eat quickly!" After that, she took another big bite of the chicken leg in her hand, as if she wanted to chew all her troubles into pieces and swallow them into her stomach.
Luo Lingzhang lowered his voice with a solemn expression, saying, "We arranged this marriage for you in advance. Even if Li Mingfu doesn't dare to act recklessly in public, he will definitely be plotting and scheming in secret. We must be extra careful! Xiaoqi's coming-of-age ceremony is in two days, and I'm worried that something unexpected might happen!"
After hearing this, Luo Lingyue slowly put down her bowl and chopsticks and responded calmly, "The Crown Prince and Li Mingfu will definitely choose to start with the coming-of-age ceremony. But you can rest assured, I have arranged for people to come and help."
Luo Lingzhang couldn't help but frown, and said worriedly, "Then after dinner, let's go to the study to discuss it in detail! Father is not in the capital right now. As your elder brother, I will do my best to protect you!"
Luo Lingyue gently took Luo Lingzhang's arm, with a playful and cute smile on her face, and comforted him: "Third brother! Now I am also capable of protecting my family! You can rest assured! I will never let the future fourth sister-in-law come to any harm!" After speaking, she also winked at Chen Manping.
Chen Manping glared at her fiercely with a blushing face, then turned shyly to look at Luo Lingsong.
After dinner, everyone gathered in the study for a long discussion...
As night fell, a dark figure flew into Luo Lingyue's room through the window. Luo Lingyue gently pushed the snacks on the table and said, "Come and try some of the golden coins I made myself!"
Xueying smiled and said, "You sent Du Heng to deliver a message to me specifically. Is it just because you want me to taste the cakes you made?"
Luo Lingyue smiled faintly: "In that case, I will get straight to the point. I hope to ask Shang Zhi for help in my coming-of-age ceremony! Of course, if possible, I also hope that you can assign more people to me."
Blood Shadow asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Why don't you go find Eagle Twelve?"
Luo Lingyue squinted at him and asked impatiently, "Are you going to lend it to me or not?"
Xueying chuckled and said teasingly, "You don't consider yourself an outsider at all now. I will ask Shang Lu and Shang Zhi to bring people over tomorrow. But you have to be extra careful at the coming-of-age ceremony!"
After saying that, Xueying casually picked up the golden pastry on the table, took a bite, nodded with satisfaction and praised: "Hmm, it tastes pretty good! Little Mei Niang, why don't you just marry me, your brother!"
Seeing this, Luo Lingyue grabbed a vase and threw it at Xueying without saying a word. Xueying reacted quickly, reaching out and catching the flying vase steadily, and yelled, "Hey, you heartless little guy! Okay, I'm leaving!"
The next morning, just after the sun rose, Shang Lu and Shang Zhi led a team disguised as servants and arrived at the gate of the general's mansion.
At this moment, Emperor Wen was talking with Eunuch Gao in the imperial study. He frowned slightly and asked, "Eunuch Gao, what do you think of the Prime Minister's mood these days?"
Eunuch Gao chuckled and replied, "Your Majesty, after the court session yesterday, I happened to see the Prime Minister and the Crown Prince stop Consort Luo and the fourth young master of the Luo family. Due to the distance, I was unable to hear what they were talking about, but I noticed that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince left in a rage!"
Emperor Wen couldn't help but laugh heartily after hearing this: "Hahahaha! My son-in-law is definitely not a soft persimmon that can be bullied by anyone. If the Crown Prince wants to argue with Luo San, he will definitely be defeated!"
Seeing that Emperor Wen was in a good mood, Eunuch Gao's smile grew even brighter. He cautiously approached Emperor Wen and asked with a smile, "Your Majesty! Tomorrow is Princess Luo's coming-of-age ceremony. Would Your Majesty be interested in attending?"
Emperor Wen's eyes suddenly turned cold, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible sneer, "Hmph! I heard that the Empress and the Prime Minister's family will all attend this coming-of-age ceremony. Well, I'll go there in person to support Concubine An and the General's Mansion!" There was an unquestionable majesty in his voice, which made people feel awe.
In the lavishly decorated and tranquil Yihuan Palace, An Yu cautiously walked to the side of Concubine An and whispered softly, "Miss, there's news from the General's Mansion. Please rest assured, there's no need to worry!"
Noble Concubine An smiled faintly, her eyes firm and confident. "I believe them! Your Majesty has personally visited the General's Mansion this time, and I'm simply worried about the Empress... that's all. However, the children are now grown up and capable of taking on their own responsibilities! An Yu, have those ill-intentioned individuals tampered with my children?"
An Yu bowed his head and answered respectfully, "Since revealing his true identity, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin has faced several assassination attempts, but fortunately, he has escaped danger every time! General Luo has always done his best to protect him, but..."
Concubine An frowned slightly and asked, "Just what?"
An Yu hesitated for a moment, then mustered up the courage to speak: "His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin has been poisoned many times! Fortunately, Princess Nanzhi noticed it in time and averted the danger. I...I think Princess Nanzhi's treatment of His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is unusual!"
Concubine An smiled: "Is that so? Then what does my son think of Nanzhi?"
An Yu responded, "The letter didn't mention it in detail, but His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin kept Princess Nanzhi, disguised as a soldier, by his side as a close guard..."
Concubine An couldn't help but smile: "It seems that my son's spring is coming soon!" Her eyes were shining with anticipation and relief, as if she had foreseen a bright future.
An Yu said with a worried look on her face: "If the King of Qin marries Princess Nanzhi, then the position of crown prince may..." Her words revealed deep uneasiness and doubt.
However, Concubine An narrowed her eyes slightly, a shrewd glint in them. She responded firmly, "In the face of absolute strength, everything is futile. My son, now is the time to calm down, remain hidden, and wait for the right moment!" She seemed filled with confidence and anticipation for the future, convinced that her son was capable of meeting any challenge.
Li Mingfu asked his subordinates: "Is everything ready?"
The subordinate replied: "My Lord, everything is ready. We are just waiting for tomorrow!"
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