Su Wanyan smiled and said, "In that case, I won't bother with these formalities."
With that, she raised her glass and downed it in one gulp.
The fruit wine was sweet and fragrant, and Su Wanyan thought it tasted a bit like soda.
Seeing this, the other three also drank their fruit wine in one gulp without hesitation.
The moonlight was bright tonight, and the weather in April was neither too hot nor too cold. A gentle breeze blew by, and everyone felt a sense of comfort on their faces.
"Everyone says that Fuzhou is like spring all year round. Now it is early summer in April. I don't feel the heat during the day and the night is very cool. It is true that seeing is believing."
These words were spoken by Su He, his voice gentle and slow. Accompanied by the melodious sound of string and bamboo instruments, Su Wanyan felt as if she were listening to him recite poetry.
"General Siyang said that Young Master Su is currently making musical instruments?"
Su He smiled sheepishly: "Just trying to make a living."
“I don’t know anything about musical instruments, otherwise I would have asked Young Master Su to make one for me.”
Yu Nanqing and Su Wanyan both raised their eyebrows, curious: "What kind of musical instrument does General Lü want to make?"
Su He was also curious and looked at Lü Cezhong: "A person who collects musical instruments does not necessarily have to understand music. If General Lü is interested, you may tell me, so that I can do my part."
"Eh." Lü Cezhong thought for a moment: "The flute, then."
"A flute?" Su Wanyan's eyes widened with curiosity. "General Lü likes the flute?"
"Yes, I like it."
I wouldn't say I like it, but I think the flute is small, easy to carry, and doesn't get in the way.
He knew nothing about music and was naturally uninterested in such things, but since they asked, he just gave a random answer.
When asked if he liked it or not, he couldn't very well refuse them, could he?
Lu Cezhong's serious expression made Yu Nanqing realize something was amiss. He lowered his eyes, picked up the teacup, and remained silent.
Si Yang didn't want to spoil the atmosphere, but there were still some things he wanted to remind her of: "Your Highness, Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager is currently in power in the court, and the young emperor has no ability to resist. The current situation in the court is not a long-term solution."
What he really wanted to say was to be wary of the Empress Dowager.
Yu Nanqing's great achievements are one thing, but Fuzhou is a rich and prosperous place. If Yu Nanqing harbors disloyal intentions, they can do whatever they want.
For this reason, they will be regarded as a thorn in the side by the Empress Dowager in the future. Even if the court is too far away to intervene, it is not impossible for something to happen if she wants to.
As soon as Si Yang finished speaking, Su He lowered his eyes. These matters of the court were not something a commoner like him could hear, but at the moment, there was nowhere to avoid them.
Lu Cezhong patted him on the shoulder: "Hey, why are you saying all this? What you can think of, the prince can naturally think of too. Don't worry, I've known the prince for so long, he must have his own reasons."
After the Battle of Nirvana, what kind of people and schemes hadn't they seen in the capital?
Does he expect me to fall twice in the same place? Even if Yu Nanqing allowed it, he wouldn't.
Si Yang felt his back burning from the slap, and he pursed his thin lips to endure it. Then he heard Yu Nanqing laugh and say, "I know what you are saying. If I need your help in the future, I hope you will lend a hand."
As he spoke, Yu Nanqing bowed and lowered his eyes, saying, "I thank you in advance."
A true man can bend and stretch; for the sake of the future, Yu Nanqing also needs to show his sincerity.
The three men's hearts trembled, their faces changed, and they hurriedly got up and knelt down: "Whatever Your Highness commands, we will obey without hesitation!"
Yu Nanqing stood up and helped them up, saying, "With your words, I understand everything."
The group drank and chatted under the moon, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Lü Cezhong didn't act recklessly after all; he didn't open the jar of osmanthus wine, but instead took it back with him.
When they returned to the room, after Yu Nanqing had finished bathing, Su Wanyan asked curiously, "What you said at the Xiehe Pavilion earlier, that everything you knew, is true?"
Yu Nanqing paused for a moment before realizing what she meant and replied, "Yes."
Knowing that the Empress Dowager was eyeing them covetously, how could he possibly do nothing?
Su Wanyan's eyes widened: "The Chang and Shun families?"
However, it was acceptable before, but now that the Chang and Shun families are acting as their inside agents, they will be in danger in the capital if the Empress Dowager finds out.
Forming cliques and factions for personal gain is a serious crime.
This was also something Su Wanyan knew: after Yu Nanqing returned to the capital, the Prince Gong's Mansion and the Changshun family gradually lost contact, as if by unspoken agreement.
Of course, besides the friendship between Su Wanyan, Dai Zhiwan, and Xu Yixuan, there's also the connection between them.
Therefore, having the Chang and Shun families act as inside agents at this time would be tantamount to cutting off their escape route. If that were the case, Su Wanyan would object.
Su Wanyan's thoughts were practically written all over her face. Yu Nanqing chuckled and reached out to pinch her cheek: "It's not what Yan'er thinks."
Su Wanyan was stunned: "No?"
She looked at Yu Nanqing, and seeing that he had no intention of speaking, she asked suspiciously, "Can't you say it again?"
"It's not the right time yet." Yu Nanqing gently stroked her hair: "Yan'er, have you ever heard the saying that a conspiracy should not be exposed, and a plan should not be hidden?"
Upon hearing this, Su Wanyan stared at him for a while before sighing, "I know, I know, you're targeting me."
She hugged her pillow and collapsed onto the bed: "I won't ask."
Yu Nanqing coaxed, "It's not that I don't want to tell you, but the plan is still in its early stages and everything is subject to change. I will tell Yan'er when the time is right."
“When the time is right, that will be the day you pull the net.” Su Wanyan pouted. “It’s always the same.”
Yu Nanqing sighed helplessly upon hearing this, confirming that it was indeed true.
He coaxed gently, "Yan'er, be good. Tomorrow, I'll make your favorite milk pudding."
"Then I'll add lemon mint juice." Yu Nanqing raised an eyebrow: "Okay."
As they were chatting, Su Wanyan suddenly chuckled twice.
Yu Nanqing asked in confusion, "What is Yan'er laughing at?"
"General Lü drank so much yesterday. Just now at Xiehe Pavilion, when I suggested tea instead of wine, his face immediately fell." Su Wanyan couldn't help but cover her mouth. "I've never seen General Lü drink alcohol before when he was in the army. Could it be that he's a drunkard? Can't he be happy without alcohol?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Nanqing smiled and said, "Does Yan'er really think that Lü Cezhong likes to drink?"
Su Wanyan was stunned: "Isn't that right?"
He paused for a moment, then said, "If not, why would he drink so much? The way he acts makes it seem like he really loves to drink."
Yu Nanqing lowered his eyes and played with Su Wanyan's hair: "Many of the guests at the wedding banquet are from prominent local families in Fucheng. Many of them are uninvited. If anyone gets mixed in at such a scene, we won't have time to investigate them carefully."
They held their wedding ceremony on their very first day in Fucheng. They didn't have enough time to understand or eliminate any potential threats or opportunists in Fucheng.
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