Chapter 308: Unable to move Xiao Yan, killing a little girl is not difficult
After Lu Jiuan left the Tang Mansion, the anger in his heart was blown away by the hot wind outside, and when his mind cleared up, he calmed down.
He looked down at the red marks on his palms and couldn't help frowning. He shouldn't be so irritable.
"Erlang Jun, is everything going well?" Following him was Lu Chongyuan's confidant, named Shuoshan.
Shuoshan is not a member of the Lu family, but an orphan picked up from an animal farm by Lu Chongyuan when he was young. He has been with Lu Chongyuan for decades and is loyal to him. He has been helping the Lu family do some things in secret over the years. When the Lu family was in trouble, Lu Qin was exiled, and Lu Zhao was about to be executed, Lu Chongyuan recalled Shuoshan back to the capital.
Lu Jiuan knew Shuo Shan's identity and was very respectful to him: "Xiao Yan must have been seriously injured."
"That eunuch is good at acting." Shuo Shan said.
Lu Jiuan shook his head: "Even if he was pretending, he couldn't hide it from Doctor Zuo."
Imperial Physician Sun had some interactions with Madam Rongguo, so he might help Xiao Yan cover up. However, Imperial Physician Zuo was from the Lu family, so he definitely wouldn't help Xiao Yan put on a show.
"Imperial Physician Zuo examined him and said his pulse was weak and his internal organs were damaged. He needed to rest in bed. I noticed Xiao Yan's condition earlier. He was short of breath when he spoke to people, and his face was pale. From the time I entered until I left, he didn't move an inch, even when he was angry."
Lu Jiuan is different from other descendants of the Lu family. Lu Chongyuan intends to make him a hidden chess piece to take over the dark network in the hands of the Lu family. Naturally, he has learned martial arts, so he knows very well what a person with damaged internal organs looks like.
"Uncle Shan, Xiao Yan's injury must be real, otherwise it would not be hidden from His Majesty."
Shuo Shan's face darkened upon hearing this: "I had originally thought that if he lied, I could at least make up for it, but I didn't expect this eunuch would be so reckless in order to scheme against the Second Master!"
Lu Jiuan's expression was not very good either. He clenched his fists, and the palms hidden in his sleeves felt a little painful.
"I'm afraid we won't be able to catch any mistakes in Xiao Yan's case. Your Majesty is currently indebted to him. Knowing that he has been recuperating for over a month and has no time to care for other things, he has no intention of taking away his command of the Black Armor Guards. He even wants to give him the right to mobilize the four battalions outside the capital. If it weren't for Grand Tutor Liang and several other families trying their best to stop him, I'm afraid Xiao Yan would have been able to use this opportunity to save the emperor to a higher level."
"Although we've stopped him from gaining military power, His Majesty's desire to compensate him is even stronger. It will be difficult for us to move him. The slightest mistake will remind His Majesty of this assassination attempt, and the result will be more harm than good."
Lu Jiuan spoke slowly, his eyes filled with gloom. "And it's not just Xiao Yan. We've also always underestimated Song Tangning. We originally thought she was just a weapon in Xiao Yan's hand against the Lu family, but today we know that the Lu family's previous losses were probably caused by her."
Shuo Shan frowned when he heard this: "Song Tangning?"
Lu Jiuan said in a deep voice: "She is not an ordinary woman. She is deep-minded and extremely cunning. She also has some of Xiao Yan's shadow."
Her words and actions seem gentle, but in fact she is vindictive and will never give up when she is against someone. Although she is only of age, she can easily calculate people's hearts. Rather than saying that she is a knife in Xiao Yan's hand, it is better to say that she, like Xiao Yan, is a sharp blade that harbors malice towards the Lu family.
If they are not careful, the Lu family will suffer heavy losses.
"I previously thought my father took action because of Xiao Yan, but now I think the problem might lie with Song Tangning."
Shuo Shan's expression darkened as he heard Lu Jiuan's words: "You want me..."
A murderous look flashed across his face, and although his words were not yet finished, his meaning was obvious.
Although he couldn't touch Xiao Yan, killing a little girl was not a difficult task.
Lu Jiuan quickly said, "Uncle Shan, this is impossible. Although Song Tangning has no clan to protect her, she has caught the eye of His Majesty. Moreover, Xiao Yan is very protective of her. She has the support of the Rong State Lady and the Zuozhou Gu Family. Furthermore, the Rongsheng Academy is currently attracting a lot of attention. If we really touch her, we will probably get into big trouble."
The clean faction in the court, headed by Cao Dejiang, now praises Song Tangning highly. In addition, Rongsheng Academy is in its heyday, and the whole capital is watching the academy's admissions. Lu Qin also "secretly assassinated" Song Tangning before. If Song Tangning gets into trouble at this time, it will undoubtedly stir up a hornet's nest.
Shuo Shan frowned when he heard this: "Just leave it like this?"
"Of course not. Just because we can't touch her doesn't mean others can't."
Seeing Shuoshan looking up at him, Lu Jiuan said, "She's such an eye-catcher for a girl, and she owns Rongsheng Academy. There's never a shortage of ambitious and greedy people in the capital. When I went in just now, I noticed that the Fourth Prince treated her differently..."
Shuo Shan: "Second Master, are you saying that the Fourth Prince wants to recruit Song Tangning?"
"Nine out of ten."
Lu Jiuan said in a deep voice, "The Queen and her son broke with the Lu family. Without the support of the aristocratic families, they will inevitably look for someone else to fill the gap in the court. Xiao Yan has been in and out of Fengxi Palace several times recently, and the Fourth Prince came to visit him today. I'm afraid there's already been a connection between them."
"Xiao Yan is a eunuch, with no relatives or connections, and is difficult to control. But Song Tangning is different. If he can take her into the Fourth Prince's harem, he will not only gain Xiao Yan's support, but also the Rongsheng Academy under her control. Even the Zuozhou Gu family will probably lean towards the Queen and her son."
only……
Lu Jiuan narrowed his eyes slightly. He had met Song Tangning before and roughly knew Xiao Yan's temperament. They would definitely look down on the disfigured and lame Fourth Prince.
What's more, the Fourth Prince has already married, and the Fourth Prince's wife's family has military power in their hands, which the Fourth Prince will definitely not give up.
Then Song Tangning can only marry him as his concubine.
But is this possible?
Lu Jiuan looked down at the bloodstain on his palm. How could such a smart and shrewd woman willingly accept being a concubine? Xiao Yan probably wouldn't agree to it either, but the Fourth Prince had been so attentive just now, and it was obvious that he was determined to get Song Tangning.
Although he had not been with the Fourth Prince for a long time, the Lu family knew the Fourth Prince's temperament and character better than anyone else. If he wanted Song Tangning, he would have to use some other means, and with the Fourth Prince's ability, he probably couldn't do it. In other words, the Queen?
In this situation, what would the queen do?
Lu Jiuan rubbed his palm, covered it with his sleeve, and said to Shuoshan, "The Queen is very scheming and acts unscrupulously. Since she and the Fourth Prince have set their sights on Song Tangning, they will definitely not let her go easily. Moreover, many people in the capital are coveting Rongsheng Academy."
That academy is Song Tangning's foundation, making her famous in the capital, but it is also a hot potato that may ruin Song Tangning.
"Uncle Shan, maybe someone will avenge our father without us having to do anything."
"We just need to watch quietly and add fuel to the fire if possible."
It won't dirty their hands, and it can also ruin Song Tangning's reputation and avenge today's revenge!
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