"Ahem... Su Yan, the head of the Surveillance Bureau, greets Prince Lin."
Su Yan bowed respectfully to Lin Shu.
However, Lin Shu's eyes remained fixed on Su Yan, and he didn't look away for even a moment.
Soon, Lin Shu, chin in hand, circled Su Yan once, and exclaimed with satisfaction, "A wonderful person, truly a wonderful person..."
If Lin Shu's gaze hadn't been devoid of any lewd intent and was merely one of pure appreciation, Su Yan would have loved to slap him twice.
"Young Master Lin..." Su Yan called out to Lin Shu again, breaking the awkward atmosphere in the room.
Lin Shu snapped out of his daze, realizing his lapse in composure, and explained, "Sorry, you really look perfect for being painted in a portrait."
Su Yan smiled, not angry at all. She had heard about Lin Shu's unique little quirks.
But Su Yan didn't have time to chat with Lin Shu right now, so she made her purpose for the trip clear.
He told Lin Shu what had happened in the ghost market.
After listening, Lin Shu's expression also became serious.
After all, the matter was too big for Lin Shu to make a decision on his own, so he wanted to send Su Yan away first so that he could discuss countermeasures with the Crown Prince.
"Commander Su, things have happened suddenly. Why don't you leave first, and allow me some time to discuss countermeasures?"
Su Yan naturally understood that Lin Shu wanted to send her away first, so she simply said, "Young Master Lin, I would like to speak with His Highness the Crown Prince..."
After speaking, Su Yan looked towards the screen, clearly having noticed that someone was hiding there.
Upon hearing this, Lin Shu's eyes widened instantly. He stared at Su Yan in disbelief, his voice filled with panic, "What are you saying..."
Su Yan decided to get straight to the point: "Young Master Lin, the purpose of my trip is actually to find His Highness the Crown Prince."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shu's expression changed drastically, "You..."
Lin Shu was completely terrified and didn't know how to respond to Su Yan's words.
After all, no one in Chang'an knew that he was on the Crown Prince's side.
But Su Yan's expression clearly showed that the Crown Prince was hiding behind the screen.
Just as Lin Shu was panicking and at a loss for what to do, the Crown Prince's hearty laughter came from behind the screen.
"As expected of Wenren Yi's chosen successor, Su Yan, I really underestimated you."
Li Shen walked out from behind the screen and looked at Su Yan with a smile.
In fact, Li Shen did have the idea of ​​deliberately winning over Su Yan, but after several considerations, he realized that the Surveillance Bureau could not bring him any real benefits at present.
This is why Li Shen did not deliberately try to win over Su Yan. Firstly, to avoid arousing the Emperor's suspicion, and secondly, because the Supervisory Council itself is extremely vulnerable to being in the eye of the storm.
Li Shen was certainly not that stupid as to do something that was both laborious and thankless.
However, it now seems that having a think tank like Su Yan is not entirely without its advantages.
Li Shen looked Su Yan up and down, his eyes filled with increasing admiration for her. "Tell me, you came here to find me for more than just asking me to save Xie Yu and Shen Yao, didn't you?"
Su Yan nodded without hesitation, "Your Highness is indeed a prophet. Besides rescuing Xie Yu and Shen Yao, I came here specifically to pledge my allegiance to Your Highness."
"surrender?"
Su Yan nodded, "Your Highness must also know that as long as the Dark Moon Pavilion remains, there will be more hidden dangers, and the Liang Dynasty will be more in danger."
"I know that the Dark Moon Pavilion must be eliminated, but the most pressing matter is the current political climate in the court, where it's uncertain whether I can even retain my position as the Crown Prince..."
"I have a plan that can relieve the Crown Prince's worries."
Upon hearing this, Li Shen immediately became interested. "Oh? Tell me about it."
Su Yan didn't continue speaking, but instead shifted her gaze to Lin Shu beside her, her eyes conveying a subtle hint.
Li Shen immediately saw through Su Yan's intention, turned his head, and gave Lin Shu a look.
Lin Shu was very unhappy to be suddenly kicked out, but he had no choice but to obey the Crown Prince's orders.
Turning to face the Crown Prince, he said, "Your Highness, I am right outside the door..."
Li Shen nodded, watching Lin Shu leave, and didn't forget to remind him to close the door.
When only he and Su Yan remained in the room, Li Shen sat on the couch, looking calm and composed. "Now that there are only the two of us left in the room, I'd like to hear what good plan you have in mind."
Su Yan leaned down, seemingly wanting to whisper something in the Crown Prince's ear.
Li Shen's expression was also somewhat displeased. He subconsciously resisted getting too close to others, but seeing Su Yan's serious look...
He had no choice but to suppress his displeasure and listen to Su Yan finish speaking.
Soon, Su Yan told him her whole plan.
About half an hour later, Su Yan had completely persuaded Li Shen.
After listening, Li Shen couldn't help but clap his hands and cheer, "Truly worthy of Wenren Yi's selection! This plan, which kills three birds with one stone, is entirely feasible in my opinion... I will entrust this matter to you..."
After saying that, Li Shen took out his token from his sleeve and handed it to Su Yan. "This is my private order. With this, you can command the Lin family army and the Jinwu Guard. Su Yan, I'm betting everything on you this time. Don't let me down."
After taking the token, Su Yan bowed to Li Shen and said, "Your Highness, I will certainly live up to your expectations."
After saying that, he called Lin Shu over from outside the door.
As soon as Lin Shu entered, he saw the wolfish gazes of the Crown Prince and Su Yan, and sensed that the atmosphere was not good.
"Your Highness..."
Li Shenping looked at Lin Shu, pointed to Su Yan standing next to him, and said, "From now on, you must follow all of Su Yan's arrangements."
Lin Shu was stunned when he heard this. How could the Crown Prince's attitude have changed so drastically in just half an hour, and he had suddenly entrusted Su Yan with such an important task?
Although Lin Shu could be infinitely tolerant of beautiful women.
But since it concerned the imperial court, how could Lin Shu not be worried? He looked at Su Yan with some confusion and pressed the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, the people of the Surveillance Bureau have always been cunning and treacherous. If we trust them too much, the country may be in danger."
Upon hearing Lin Shu's words, which clearly revealed his prejudice against the Supervisory Council, Su Yan immediately became unhappy. "Young Master Lin, the Supervisory Council is, after all, part of the imperial court, upholding the justice of the law. How can you judge people based on such narrow-mindedness..."
Li Shen naturally knew what Lin Shu was worried about. Since the establishment of the Great Liang Dynasty, the establishment of the Surveillance Bureau has indeed been a double-edged sword.
But now Li Shen doesn't care who the swordsman is, as long as he can strike the enemy's vitals and eliminate the obstacle on his path to becoming emperor.
For Li Shen, it was a good sword.
Now, the entire court is filled with officials from either the Xie or Xiao families. For Li Shen to establish his own power base is as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Although Su Yan's plan was a bit too hateful, Li Shen felt it was unfeasible.
The bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish.
After years of forbearance, Li Shen felt that there had to be a result, and now was the best time to make his move.
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