Chapter 352 Lord Lu is loyal to the emperor and patriotic!
Wei Guang was very worried about Luo Fei's injury, as Yan Xing's kick looked quite fierce.
"Doctor, how is Commander Luo's injury?" Wei Guang asked anxiously.
"If you injure your heart meridian, I'm afraid it will cause chronic illness in the future." The doctor pondered and said, "Especially in winter, if you are exposed to wind or cold, you will cough."
Wei Guang quickly said, "Doctor, Commander Luo is still young. Please think of a solution."
The doctor said, "I'm not very skilled in this field, so there's really nothing I can do."
Wei Guang suddenly thought of someone: "I heard that Lord Lu has a maid with unparalleled medical skills. If we can invite her..."
The doctor couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "I advise you not to ask Miss Zhaoxi to come. If Miss Zhaoxi comes, Commander Luo will probably either cough or die."
Wei Guang: “…”
Zhao Xi was so protective of Lord Lu. If he knew what Luo Fei had done, he would probably have poisoned him to death. Why would he treat him? What was he thinking?
The doctor wrote a prescription and put it down, then said, "Sir, I will take my leave now."
Wei Guang had no choice but to put the matter aside.
Luo Fei was lying on the bed, his face ashen, and then Yan Xing came.
Wei Guang also felt some resentment towards Yan Xing. Even if Yan Xing wanted to vent his anger for Lu Xueyin, how could he be so cruel?
Yan Xing said in a deep voice, "Taifu, are you blaming me?"
Wei Guang lowered his eyes and replied calmly, "I dare not, but my Lord, if the Duke knew what you did, how would he face the Crown Prince and the late Queen?"
Wei Guang felt that Yan Xing had gone too far. How could he be so harsh towards Luo Fei in public!
Yan Xing sneered, "Then I'll just watch him cause trouble for the Crown Prince?"
Wei Guang was unconvinced and said, "Commander Luo was indeed a bit impulsive, but Lu Xueyin's actions today clearly revealed her wolfish ambitions! Is the Crown Prince really expected to endure this? Where is His Royal Highness's dignity?"
He was furious, but Yan Xing was very calm: "The prince's face? What face does the royal family, including the prince, have now? As early as when the prince sheltered the fourth prince, the prince had no face at all!" He couldn't help but raise his voice at the end.
Wei Guang's expression suddenly changed.
The Fourth Prince... He also knew the reason why the Crown Prince let the Fourth Prince go.
Wei Guang's voice was a little hoarse: "There is another hidden story behind this matter. The prince has his own difficulties."
Yan Xing said calmly, "What hardship? It's just for personal gain. Grand Tutor, do you and the Crown Prince think Lu Xueyin is a fool? Is she incapable of guessing the Crown Prince's plan?"
Wei Guang suddenly choked.
In this world, not a single person, living or dead, would dare to call Lu Xueyin stupid! How could Lu Xueyin be stupid? How could a fool possibly reach this position?!
Lu Xueyin had long guessed that the Crown Prince must have sought some benefit for himself by letting the Fourth Prince go, but in doing so, the Crown Prince would be abandoning morality and the people.
Yan Xing said, "I admit I had selfish motives when I took action today, but I also didn't want the Crown Prince to make the same mistake again. If I hadn't taken action today, I guarantee she wouldn't have let it go." He curled his lips in a sarcastic smile, "For his own selfish gain? He dared to say that to Lu Xueyin?"
Wei Guang was completely devastated. He whispered, "But...but she has always been kind and respectful to the Crown Prince and the Emperor."
When Lu Xueyin came to Beijing, she was very respectful to both the Crown Prince and Emperor Qianyuan.
This was the benefit of reputation. Ever since Lord Lu rose to prominence, he had a reputation for loving the people like his own children and being loyal to the emperor and his country. Therefore, Wei Guang felt that even if Lu Xueyin was angry, she wouldn't bother with them.
To put it bluntly, he was picking on the weak. He knew she wouldn't get angry, so he offended her like crazy.
"That's because she has a good character," Yan Xing said, "but that doesn't mean she's weak and can be bullied. Is there anyone in the entire Dagan area who can pose a threat to her? She controls half of Dagan, even Yanhui Pass. Do you really think you'll continue to tolerate someone like that?"
Wei Guang subconsciously said, "Even so, if she were to start a rebellion, there might not be anyone who would obey her!" This was said with some difficulty: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the legitimate ruler! If Lu Xueyin had any ill intentions, the heroes of the world might not respond to her. After all, she is a woman!"
Yan Xing shook his head in disappointment. "Then who do you think would not respond? Or, if she were to do something big now, who could stop her?"
Wei Guang subconsciously began to calculate. It couldn't be said that people everywhere were living in dire straits now, but it was almost the same. It was already good enough for them to barely survive, and they were unable to provide any help to the court or the prince.
The richest places, Lingnan, Shu, Quzhou, Ningzhou... don’t count them, they are all Lu Xueyin’s territories.
The people in these places live and work in peace and contentment, so they can really contribute.
But…let’s not talk about Lingnan, that’s where Lu Xueyin made her fortune. The whole of Lingnan follows Lu Xueyin’s lead, and she has the final say. In Lingnan, Lu Xueyin is simply the local tycoon.
Shu… The true ruler of Shu now is Zhang Qian. The imperial governors have been unable to deprive her of power. Yet, Zhang Qian, a woman, has become the ruler of Shu, naturally thanks to Lu Xueyin's support. Although everyone now knows why Lu Xueyin allowed a woman to take power, it's because she herself is a woman. Under these circumstances, Zhang Qian can only maintain her position by completely relying on Lu Xueyin, so she will never betray her.
Then there was Quzhou, a province known for its rich aquatic products. Its revenue depended entirely on shipping, and its boatmen were its most important asset. Lu Xueyin also served as the president of the Boatmen's Union and the governor of Quzhou.
Then there's Ningzhou. The current Ningzhou governor, Gao Ming, was a former Lu Xueyin aide. He rose to high office with the honors of a juren, and this was undoubtedly due to Lu Xueyin's support. Otherwise, with his fame, being a county magistrate would have been a dream. How could he have been sentenced to Lu Xueyin's hand?
Although Yan Xing is the commander of the Ningzhou garrison, there is also Cao Wenkai.
As for other places, they have money but no soldiers, and they are all near these continents. Even if they want to support the court, they cannot avoid Lu Xueyin's territory.
Lu Xueyin said that she controlled half of Dagan, but in fact, she had already controlled the entire Dagan!
Wei Guang broke out in a cold sweat when he thought of this.
It turned out that Lu Xueyin's power had grown so huge without anyone noticing.
Wei Guang looked like an eggplant hit by frost.
Yan Xing sighed softly: "Do you understand now?"
Wei Guang nodded, his face full of despair. It turned out that the prince had no chance from the very beginning.
"Did Lu Xueyin have a plan in place?" Wei Guang asked, not caring about the others' answers. He continued, "Did she want to take over from the very beginning, so she started planning long ago?"
Every position is hers, and she has everything under her control.
Yan Xing had no way of answering this question.
Wei Guang looked at Yan Xing and asked another question: "So, she must want to declare herself emperor?"
Yan Xing had no way to answer this question.
Wei Guang did not continue to embarrass him, but said earnestly, "Prince, you and His Highness are cousins. Please save the Crown Prince's life. I know the Crown Prince did something wrong, he... but he is the Crown Prince after all."
Yan Xing's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself, why does he need to protect the prince's life?
Yan Xing thought for a moment and said, "Lady Lu is an upright person, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. She will not commit regicide. Grand Tutor, rest assured."
Wei Guang: “…”
Believing in the loyalty of a traitor who was planning a rebellion? He almost didn't recognize these two words.
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