Princess Yuye knew perfectly well what her younger brother was thinking. "You don't need to overthink it. I just want to repay the debt of saving my life. Will you help me or not?"
Chu Tianhe quickly said, "Of course I want to help my sister, but as I just said, my sister and I have never dealt with these people from the Ministry of War before, so even if we ask, it might not work. Should we reconsider this matter?"
Princess Yuye stood up. "In the past, we didn't have that, but today we can. Come with me to visit Lord Li."
Although Chu Tianhe was somewhat puzzled, he didn't say anything. He simply followed behind Princess Yuye, and the two of them went directly to Li Liancheng's house in a carriage. The Li family's mansion was naturally quite impressive.
As soon as the carriage arrived, the servants at the gate noticed the unique royal insignia, the dragon and phoenix patterns that were only on the carriages used by princes and princesses when they traveled.
Knowing that this was a distinguished guest, the family dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately ran inside to find the housekeeper, since such a precious guest was beyond his ability to receive.
Princess Yuye was not in a hurry. Although she had come to ask for help, as a member of the royal family, it would be somewhat embarrassing if she was not personally received.
A steward, who was not young, came out, glanced at the carriage, but did not go forward. Instead, he turned around and went back to the mansion.
Found him, Li Liancheng, who was reading in his study. "Master, a carriage has arrived outside. It looks like Princess Yuye's carriage. I wonder if we should see it or not."
Li Liancheng put down his book and said with some surprise, "Oh, Princess Yuye, I heard that he has not left his house since he returned to the capital. It is rather strange that he would come to my place today."
"Then this old servant will go and welcome Princess Yuye in now?"
"Well, she is a princess after all. I'd better go and see for myself. I wonder if this princess only visits when she has something important to say."
Li Liancheng stood up and went to the gate himself. Princess Yuye, seeing this through the carriage window, naturally got off the carriage. After all, he was the head of one of the eight great families and the top military general of the dynasty. A princess could not put on too much airs.
When Princess Yuye and Chu Tianhe stepped off the carriage, Li Liancheng clasped his hands and said, "I didn't expect Princess Yuye and the Second Prince to come together. I am truly sorry for not welcoming you properly."
"Lord Li, there's no need for that. I've come here with a favor to ask, and waiting here is already rather impolite. Would it be convenient for you to have a chat, Lord Li?"
Li Liancheng hadn't expected the princess to be so direct, but he knew exactly what Princess Yuye wanted.
After all, the Second Prince is right here, and everyone already knows that his health has improved.
No one would be indifferent to that high and mighty position, but what does it really have to do with him?
Although that's what he thought in his heart, Li Liancheng still said very warmly on the surface, "It is an honor for my humble abode that the princess and prince are willing to come here. Please come in quickly."
Princess Yuye did not move, but instead said, "Lord Li, there is no need for this. There are not many people in the court who can be called important ministers besides you. I have already made up my mind to come here today."
Li Liancheng's smile faded, and his eyes narrowed slightly. "Oh, judging from what the princess is saying, it seems that I have no choice but to agree to what she asks for today, whether I like it or not."
"If Lord Li doesn't want to do it, who would dare to force him to do it? Today's matter may be considered as fulfilling a wish of Lord Li."
"In any case, Your Highness, please come in. It's not appropriate to talk here. I do have some fine winter tea."
Upon entering the study, the two sat down. One was the power center of the entire dynasty, while the other was merely a favored princess. Li Liancheng couldn't understand why this Princess Yuye had such an arrogant tone.
"I am very pleased that Your Highness has come to visit me, but as for other matters, I am afraid that I am unable to offer any assistance."
Princess Yuye knew very well that Li Liancheng was an extremely cunning old fox. If she tried to reason with him by beating around the bush, she would only be led astray. It was better to be direct and straightforward.
Moreover, regardless of what happened today, everything is already set in stone. When Princess Yuye brought Chu Tianhe here, she was already announcing to others that she and her brother were also preparing to compete.
Princess Yuye slowly spoke, "I hope that my younger brother can also participate in the affairs of Cangzhou, Lord Li, and I hope that he can achieve considerable merit."
"Princess Yuye, do you know how many people in the court are watching this matter? And how many people are yearning for it but cannot obtain it?"
"I don't care about other people's business and I'm too lazy to ask. I just want to know if Lord Li is willing to help with this."
Li Liancheng shook his head and said, "Your Highness, I don't know where to begin in helping you with this, nor do I know why I should help you. It's really asking too much of you."
Princess Yuye held up two fingers. "First, your daughter's savior is currently in Cangzhou. Even if that person weren't here, your daughter would have already passed away. Second, if Lord Li is willing to help me, after the matter is settled, please ask Lord Li to ask for anything."
Li Liancheng was slightly surprised. "How could Princess Yuye know about my daughter? Could it be that they knew each other before?"
“I will explain the reasons to you, but that’s not what we need to talk about now, Lord Li. You may feel that this deal is not worthwhile.”
Li Liancheng nodded and said, "That's right. Even if my daughter really has a savior, I will at most send someone to pick her up. It won't take long. Once the Second Prince accepts my help, I'll have that label on me."
Princess Yuye took a deep breath and said, "What if I told you that this person not only has a close relationship with Wang Mingyuan, but is also a disciple of that dean?"
A glint of light flashed in Li Liancheng's eyes. "Is this really true?"
"If Lord Li does not believe what I say, he can go and invite Wang Mingyuan over now for a confrontation."
"Oh, it's quite unexpected that such a talent has emerged from this small Cangzhou. However, if you want me to agree based solely on this matter, I can hardly imagine how much pressure that would put on me. Moreover, I don't know what Your Highness is capable of doing for me."
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