"That's the truth."
Lu Jing smiled awkwardly, and when he spoke again, he skipped the topic.
His thoughts were written directly on his face, and Shen Ruoyan didn't even want to fight Tai Chi with him.
Lu Jing's contribution to the Nanwu expedition was entirely due to the emperor's suspicion. Although he wasn't given any substantial official title, it was still a step up in his career, which was considered quite good.
That's why he has been so arrogant recently, and he really thinks of himself as a hero, ready to take charge of the country at any time!
After dealing with Lu Jing, Shen Ruoyan's mood became extremely heavy.
The current situation seems to have been decided, and the outcome was determined by Meng Su's initiative to seek peace.
But Shen Ruoyan felt that this was just the beginning.
And what about the King of Huainan? He was suppressed again and again. What was he thinking in his heart?
Is he really as loyal as he appears to be?
The emperor's fear of the King of Huainan had reached a point where he disregarded common sense.
Only a fool would believe that Meng Su would take the initiative to seek peace this time because of Lu Jing's strong support!
If it weren't for the Prince of Huainan's full resistance, would Emperor Meng Su have easily asked for peace?
It was because the King of Huainan showed him the strength of Dasheng that Meng Su gave in.
The new emperor over there is no fool. He can retreat at this juncture, so he is a ruthless man! In time, he will become a formidable enemy!
"Come here, get ready, I want to leave the house."
The carriage of the Marquis' Mansion had already been waiting outside. Qiu Ye went forward to open the door, and Chun Xi helped Shen Ruoyan into the carriage. There were a few servants following behind, but after leaving the door, they disappeared into the crowd.
"Go to Qingsongyuan."
Shen Ruoyan traveled in a low profile and asked people to go around to the back door. The door was usually only opened when someone delivered food, and it was usually closed.
Chunxi went forward and knocked on the door, first knocking three times in a row, then knocking three more times, and finally pausing for a few seconds before gently knocking the last time.
In just a moment, the door was opened from the inside.
"Madam, please come this way."
The doorman led a few people in. He led the way in front, walked around a long pavilion, and entered a small courtyard. Finally, he wandered around in the rockery and led everyone to a secret room.
"Chunxi, come in with me. Qiuye, you take the people to guard outside. No one is allowed to come in without my order."
"As you command!"
Shen Ruoyan took Chunxi into the secret room. Chunxi was obviously very familiar with this place. She stepped forward and moved the painting hanging on the wall, then turned the candlestick next to it, revealing a narrow passage.
"Ma'am, be careful."
The secret passage was too narrow, so Chun Xi had to go down first to explore the way for Shen Ruoyan. Shen Ruoyan walked behind with her skirt lifted. Her steps were small but steady.
It doesn't look like the first time.
"Your subordinate greets Madam."
Mother Fu from Qingsong Garden had been waiting downstairs for a long time. When she saw Shen Ruoyan, she first bowed and then said with a smile, "I wonder why Madam came here today?"
This place belongs to Shen Ruoyan.
However, it was not the original owner, but the former empress dowager.
She established Qingsong Garden in order to provide another way out for women who could not survive in this world.
The women here have to learn and master everything, including music, chess, calligraphy and painting.
Some, like Zhuhong and Liulu, married into wealthy families for their own future.
There are also those who are alone, like Mother Fu, who have stayed here forever.
But there is another type, born in Qingsongyuan, but never show up in Qingsongyuan - they used to be under the jurisdiction of the Queen Mother, but now this person has become Shen Ruoyan.
The Queen Mother passed away, but the assets under her control were not shaken.
Because this day had been anticipated when Lu Hua was still alive.
But what she was thinking at the time was, if you walk by the river, how can you not get your shoes wet?
She has been fighting in the harem for so many years, and although she wants to enjoy her old age, the reality may not be so satisfactory.
Therefore, she has to plan and plan everything.
The token was produced at this time.
"Seeing this order is like being here in person. No matter the reason or status, everyone must obey it and not disobey!"
Because of this order, after Shen Ruoyan got the token, he could directly command these people without even explaining the reason -
This was originally a way out she prepared for herself, but she didn't expect that she would actually use it.
"How are the people preparing?" Shen Ruoyan came here not to inspect the industry.
She knew very little about the current situation in the palace.
As the saying goes, only by knowing both yourself and your enemy can you win every battle. If she cannot even obtain accurate information, then most of the time she can only passively defend.
Sometimes, there is even no way to be passive, and we can only fight against the enemy with our troops and block the water with earth.
Therefore, there must be someone in her palace!
When the Queen Mother died, the people who served her were also dismissed from the palace.
The emperor didn't even know how to pretend, and he sent everyone around her to exile far away, as if he was afraid that others would not know that there was something fishy going on.
So now there is no one in the palace who can contact Shen Ruoyan, which is why she wants to move Qingsongyuan.
The smile on Mother Fu's face remained unchanged. Although she had only dealt with this master a few times, she never dared to be perfunctory in following her orders.
She has met so many people that she can tell what kind of person they are at a glance.
But she just couldn't see through this person.
"Madam, everything is ready and the palace has made arrangements. It can be delivered this time." Nanny Fu clapped her hands twice, and soon a woman walked out from the stone gate.
When she walked, she was like a willow swaying in the wind, giving people a feeling of being delicate and pitiful.
But Shen Ruoyan could see that her steps were actually very steady, and although she seemed relaxed, she was actually on guard.
No matter what happens, she can react immediately.
"This servant greets the Madam."
She was wearing servant's clothes, but her face was even more stunning than the top girl in Qingsongyuan.
Shen Ruoyan nodded in satisfaction, "You chose this path yourself, have you thought it through?"
She never forces anyone, and she wouldn't feel comfortable using someone unless they were willing.
The woman nodded, "Please give me a name, Madam."
After being given a name, one forgets the past, forgets oneself, and starts all over again.
This is the rule of Qingsong Garden, and even when the Queen Mother was alive, there were only a handful of people who could be given a new name.
"Cut off the branches of the Qingwu tree, and you can sit and look out over the lake. From now on, you will be called Qingwu."
I hope you can be resilient and be reborn like the rising sun.
Qing Wu bowed, "Thank you, Madam, for the name."
Seeing this, Madam Fu stepped forward and said, "Madam, Qingwu can leave at any time. It's all up to you, Madam."
Shen Ruoyan nodded, “Let her enter the palace this time.”
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