Chapter 45 Differences between People
Yan Xing looked at him and said, "The Second Prince's letter shows that he's in a very bad situation right now. The Emperor has publicly rebuked him many times, and my father as well. The Emperor is determined to punish him this time." He took a deep breath and said, "What do you think we should do?"
Test him?
Yes, if he wants to surrender, he must also show the corresponding ability.
Lu Chenyang pondered for a moment and said, "Why not stay out of the spotlight for now?" After a pause, he continued, "Actually, it's not a bad thing for the Second Prince and the Duke of Zhenguo to suffer a little injustice. People always sympathize with the weak, especially the Duke of Zhenguo, who is loyal and righteous, and the Second Prince is even more legitimate. If the Emperor goes too far, the world will only sympathize with us even more."
"The Emperor is obviously a little anxious now, so let's lower our stance!" Lu Chenyang thought for a moment and said, "Actually, it's a good thing that you're banished from the capital now. Even if they want to harm you, it's a long way to go. The Second Prince can do the same. If you can't afford to offend them, can't you just hide away?"
Yan Xing looked at Lu Chenyang thoughtfully, "This is indeed a method, but the Second Prince has no reason to leave the capital."
Lu Chenyang thought for a moment, then smiled.
Yan Xing looked at his smile and knew that he must have come up with some bad idea again, so he glanced at him sideways.
"Don't keep us in suspense." Yan Xing said.
Lu Chenyang chuckled, "Let the Second Prince say he's praying for the First Prince. Just make up a random excuse. The Second Prince dreamed about the First Prince and said he missed his younger brother. I remember the First Prince was buried in the Imperial Mausoleum. Then let the Second Prince keep vigil for him for a year and get out of the way first."
Before Yan Xing could say anything, Lu Chenyang continued, "Ah, actually, I think it would be best to go and keep vigil for the late queen. This motherless child has suffered a great injustice, so shouldn't he go to his mother? But there's no need to use this ultimate move now. Having the excuse of loving your siblings is also a good idea."
Yan Xing: “…” Thank you so much, you have thought about the future.
Yan Xing snorted lightly: "You are quite clever."
The second prince had already written in the letter that he had received advice from an expert, who told him to go to the imperial mausoleum on the pretext of guarding the eldest prince's wake and temporarily avoid his attention.
It is estimated that the second prince had already left the capital when they received the letter.
I didn't expect that Lu Chenyang had the same idea.
Lu Chenyang is indeed capable.
Lu Chenyang sighed softly: "But this is just a delaying tactic. If the emperor wants to appoint a crown prince, he will definitely not let the second prince go."
Yan Xing nodded in agreement.
Yan Xing said, "Forget it. This is a matter for the future. Don't think too much about it."
Lu Chenyang nodded and said happily, "I'm here to invite you to celebrate the New Year with me. We can have the New Year's Eve dinner together at the county government office."
Yan Xing looked hesitant, as if he didn't want to agree.
Lu Chenyang said, "Just agree to it, please agree quickly, and I'll make you something delicious. It would be so lonely for me to celebrate the New Year alone!"
Yan Xing then nodded reluctantly, "Okay then."
Lu Chenyang immediately smiled.
Tingshu couldn't help but look at Yan Xing several times. His eldest son has always been aloof and arrogant, but he can chat with this Lord Lu.
In the blink of an eye, the day of attendance arrived.
For the Dagan people, the Chinese New Year is a special day. They tacitly agree not to quarrel or show displeasure on this day. Even the warring parties have to cease fire and wait until after the Chinese New Year to fight again.
The entire Yanquan County has a sense of peace and tranquility.
Lu Chenyang gave everyone in the county government office a holiday, and then personally prepared the New Year's Eve dinner with the bodyguards.
Zhao Xi was arranged to sit by the fire at the door and eat melon seeds and snacks. She pouted and said reluctantly: "Sir, please let me go in and help. How can you let me, a maid, wait here for dinner? This is too unreasonable."
The person listening to the book on the side nodded in agreement.
She was a maid, so why could she drink tea and eat snacks here while he had to toil and chop wood and make fire?
Lu Chenyang smiled and touched her head: "You have worked hard enough taking care of me, so I will let you rest today."
Tan Feng also quickly said: "Yes, yes, Zhao Xi, just sit here and wait for the meal to be ready. Don't go into the kitchen!"
Yan Xing quietly asked Lu Chenyang: "Why don't you let her come in to help?"
Lu Chenyang's eyes were deep. "Zhao Xi has been studying pharmacology since she came to my house. In her eyes, adding some medicine to the pot is also good for health. As for the taste... it's very touching. You can experience it someday."
Zhao Xi is very talented in medicine, but his cooking skills are hard to describe.
Yan Xing suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Lu Chenyang really spoiled this little girl. This little girl was indeed capable.
Today’s New Year’s Eve dinner is not very sumptuous, but there is fish and meat, and more mushrooms, many of which Zhao Xi picked from the mountains.
Lu Chenyang has been spending money since he came to Yanquan County. He is very stingy with himself and usually doesn't even want to eat meat. This time, he has spent a lot of money to prepare such a large table of dishes.
Lu Chenyang was cutting the pig's head meat, and when there was a piece left, he fed it to Zhao Xi who was sitting next to him.
Zhao Xi was fed. She tilted her little round face up and smiled sweetly at Lu Chenyang. She looked so happy.
They were both servants listening to books and were jealous of each other, looking at Yan Xing eagerly.
Yan Xing noticed his gaze and asked in confusion, "What are you looking at? Have you finished chopping the firewood?"
Even the loyal servant felt uneasy. He muttered, "Young Master, I, I want to eat too." He didn't want to work either.
Yan Xing understood and snorted coldly: "She can detoxify, heal injuries, and make medicine. I wonder how capable she is."
And his servant could only cry and snot.
Tingshu has been following Yan Xing for so many years, and this is the first time he has been rejected. He almost cried and snotted in front of him.
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