Jiang Mu nodded. "Old ministers of high moral character and prestige will not be easily moved by money, fame, or gain. If you want to invite them out of retirement, you must be completely sincere. Don't worry about that. I will find a way to win over the other ministers first, using both kindness and force. I'm not afraid that they will change their minds at the last minute."
"Yes, I understand."
Xu Yunzhou nodded: "Then what's next..."
"Wait for the right time." Jiang Mu waved his hand, and Xu Yunzhou understood, "Okay."
After saying that, he stood still and looked at the scenery with Jiang Mu.
Jiang Mu: "..."
He frowned and looked over impatiently: "Why haven't you left yet?"
Xu Yunzhou straightened the collar of his fox fur coat and played dumb. "Isn't it my turn to sleep with the princess today? As the princess's male favorite, I have to fulfill my duties. Isn't it time for dinner soon? I'll serve the princess."
Jiang Mu pursed his lips tightly, with the left side of his face showing "rejection" and the right side showing "forbidden".
Xu Yunzhou is usually very discerning and knows exactly when to advance and when to retreat.
This is pure cheating now.
Just when Jiang Mu wanted to call the secret guards to throw him out, the door behind him creaked open.
Xu Yunzhou's eyes lit up immediately, and he turned around and stared at the door. Then he saw Lan Shuang standing there in a moon-white brocade robe, looking at him with a half-smile. "I was wondering who could chat with the princess for so long, it turns out to be Master Xu."
Jiang Mu, who had originally looked annoyed, paused for a moment after hearing this, then his expression softened and a faint smile appeared in his eyes.
Why does it seem like I smell something sour?
Lan Shuang didn't notice the change in Jiang Mu's eyes. She looked at Xu Yunzhou for a few times and had to admit that this man was indeed very handsome. No wonder outsiders said that he was the first lover of the Grand Princess's Mansion.
People come and go in the Grand Princess's Mansion, but he is the only one who remains "favored".
After staying there for a long time, even the powerful and influential people have heard of it.
Lan Shuang, who controls the two major secret agencies, the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, is naturally no exception.
It's just that we had never had the chance to meet before, and now that we finally met, it was on such a delicate occasion.
Xu Yunzhou was also stunned. He opened his eyes slightly wide and looked at Lan Shuang and then at Jiang Mu in surprise, "You...Princess, did you actually bring the Ninth Prince back home? If this gets out, the Emperor will probably be furious!"
You dragged your father's confidant to the bed. If your father doesn't break your legs, he must be old and confused!
Jiang Mu ignored Xu Yunzhou's gaze and said to Lan Shuang, "Why did you come out? It's cold outside."
"I'm just hungry and want to know when I can eat."
Lan Shuang nodded at Xu Yunzhou and looked away.
Jiang Mu turned his head and saw that the maids had already arrived with trays.
"Dinner is about to start, go in and wait."
Xu Yunzhou took the opportunity to interject: "I haven't eaten either. Can you give me another pair of chopsticks? I hope the Ninth Prince wouldn't mind?"
Lan Shuang raised her eyebrows and said, "Mind, Master Xu, you should go back and eat."
Xu Yunzhou: “???”
Why don't you play by the rules?
Jiang Mu chuckled, "Okay, then let him go back."
Xu Yunzhou: “…”
Something that values love over friendship.
The last meal ended with Xu Yunzhou being turned away.
…
Lan Shuang didn't leave in a hurry after dinner. After calming down, she felt that the current situation was more favorable for her, so she wanted to talk to Jiang Mu.
Jiang Mu didn't know if he had the same idea in mind. After having the things removed, he brought two cups of hot tea, gave one to Lan Shuang and one for himself, and then sat at the table to drink them.
The indoor heating was burning brightly, so it wasn't cold at all. The plum blossoms in the corner were blooming quietly, adding a touch of color to this empty winter.
The fragrance from the incense burner was light and non-intrusive, but Lan Shuang felt a little sleepy as she smelled it.
She felt that she couldn't go on like this, so she closed the lid and placed the teacup on the table, making a sound that was neither loud nor soft.
Jiang Mu looked over. Lan Shuang sat upright and said with a smile, "Why did the princess appear in the brothel this time? And she happened to take me away. Was it intentional or just a coincidence? If we have anything to say, why not talk openly and frankly?"
Jiang Mu also put down his teacup, leaned back in his chair, and tilted his head to look at her, his eyes deep: "Of course, there are no such coincidences in the world. I pay a lot of attention to Jiu Qiansui. I got the news of your going to the brothel the first time, so I rushed over."
Lan Shuang narrowed her eyes and laughed with an ambiguous tone: "The princess is so well-connected that she even has spies around me."
Jiang Mu tapped his fingertips lightly on the armrest. "Nine Thousand Years Old, there's no need to be so fearful. I'm just a weak woman. What threat can I pose to you?"
Lan Shuang: “…”
You better be.
"Anyway, Princess, you have saved me once. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Lan Shuang rested her elbows on the table and leaned forward slightly.
Jiang Mu looked at her leisurely, the tassels on his hair hanging quietly beside his ears, "I said I want the Ninth Thousand Years Old to be my lover, is that too offensive?"
Lan Shuang: "...Princess, why are you asking such questions when you already know the answer? I am just a eunuch, I am afraid I cannot satisfy you."
Jiang Mu smiled meaningfully and said, "You'd better."
"A eunuch is not a bad option. We don't necessarily have to rely on you for that matter." Jiang Mu muttered in a low voice.
Lan Shuang: “???”
Brother, this is not an 18+ program.
She coughed lightly and tried to get the topic back on track. "Princess, if you haven't made up your mind, you can take your time to think about it. The promise is valid at any time. I will return to the palace first."
As she stood up and was about to leave, Jiang Mu suddenly said, "I'm afraid Father won't live for many days, right?"
Lan Shuang paused, turned her head and asked, "Princess, do you want a piece of the pie too?"
"No?" Jiang Mu tilted his head and looked at her.
Lan Shuang was silent for a moment. "That's not impossible, but with so many princes in front of you, what advantages do you have over them?"
Jiang Mu smiled, "Don't worry about this, Ninth Prince. If you are willing to help me, I will not destroy the bridge after crossing the river."
Lan Shuang heard the hidden meaning in her words and looked at her silently.
Jiang Mu stood up and walked over, standing behind her. He raised his hand to tuck her hair behind her ears and murmured, "To be with the emperor is like being with a tiger. The emperor has a plan for you. As for the other princes, the second prince's mother's family is very powerful and they look down on the eunuchs the most. Although the other princes are fawning on you now, once the emperor dies, your support will fall. A new emperor changes his ministers. When that happens, will you still be able to hold on to your position as the Nine Thousand Year Old Prince?"
Lan Shuang grabbed her restless hand and turned her head to look at her. "So why do you think I would believe you, Princess?"
"Because I am attracted to you." Jiang Mu said jokingly, "If you are worried, I can sign a document. If I regret it in the future, you can make it public."
Lan Shuang pondered for a moment, then smiled: "I'll think about it carefully. It's getting late. Goodbye."
"Wait a minute."
Jiang Mu called her, turned around to get the cloak, walked around to the front and put it on Lan Shuang, tied the belt, and whispered: "It's freezing cold, take care of yourself, Nine Thousand Years Old."
——Digression——
That’s right, the domineering princess in this title refers to the male protagonist.
Hey man, are you happy?
Male lead: Hehe~
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