Chapter 162 The Emperor Really Dotes on the Ninth Princess
"Tongtong is just following Governor Huo to handle a case. Don't think too much about it. In short, today's incident will definitely not implicate our family." Jing Luobai said seriously.
But the Jing family refused to believe it.
Now that Tongtong is involved, how can everything be alright?
"She is the emperor's concubine now, you should respectfully call her Concubine Yu, and don't mention Tongtong anymore." The old lady of the Jing family was very angry.
Jing Luobai lowered his head in disappointment and dared not say a word.
Just when the Jing family was asking Jing Luobai what happened today, Lu Yanshi's people arrived.
"Concubine Yu has made great contributions. The emperor is broad-minded and has the ability to help others achieve their goals. At the latest in three years, the emperor will release her from the palace and let her marry the third young master Jing."
When the Jing family heard this, they all widened their eyes at the same time, with shock almost bursting out of their eyes.
They must have heard it right.
Is the Emperor willing to release Yu Shutong from the palace and let Jing Luobai marry her?
It was the old man of the Jing family who reacted the fastest and immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
The others also knelt down in unison.
The messenger was very satisfied with their response and continued, "Until the matter is settled, no news can be spread out. If it is spread out, Xichang and Beiyong, you Jing family will each choose a place to relocate."
"I'll remember this." Old Master Jing secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After sending off the person who came to convey the imperial edict, the Jing family looked at each other in bewilderment.
"Mom and Dad, now you should believe what I say. Tongtong and I have already made it clear in front of the emperor. We will not harm the Jing family." Jing Luobai looked at his parents pitifully.
"Forget it. Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. I won't care about you in the future." The old lady of the Jing family sighed.
Old Master Jing had a stern face and stared at his son and daughter-in-law who were present.
"You have heard what will happen if this gets out. Shut your mouths, or I will not forgive you."
"Dad, we understand." Several sons and daughters-in-law nodded in agreement.
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It was several days after Shen Liuzheng returned that Lu Yanshi summoned her.
Without exception, he still brought Lu Li with him.
Lu Yanshi expressed his plan: "I plan to let Jing'er take people out to sea to look for those foreigners with blue eyes and blond hair. In this way, those old-fashioned people can no longer say that this is fake, and it can also better accelerate the integration of the people of several countries."
"But I'm really worried about Jing'er being alone, so I have to find two reliable people to go with her. Among the people you brought back, who do you think is useful?"
Lu Yanshi asked in a gentle voice.
"I think Xin Poshan is a good person. He is good at leading troops in battle. He grew up by the river when he was young. His parents make a living by fishing. He is proficient in water." Shen Liuzheng told the information she had found out.
[Madam Shufei is right, Xin Poshan is indeed a talented person.]
【He can hold his breath underwater for a long time! 】
When Lu Li heard Xin Poshan's name, he immediately used the melon-eating system to gather information.
After hearing his daughter's answer, Lu Yanshi was much more satisfied with Xin Poshan, but he was a general of a defeated country after all, and it was still a bit dangerous to let him go to sea with Jing'er.
So Lu Yanshi pretended to be asking Concubine Shu, but in fact he was trying to trick his daughter.
"I just don't know what kind of person he is. After all, he is going to go out to sea with Jing'er. If he has bad intentions, Jing'er may not be his match."
"According to my observation, Xin Poshan is an upright person who does not kill enemy prisoners. His character should be acceptable." Shen Liuzheng gave her own judgment.
Lu Yanshi did not speak, waiting for his daughter to answer.
[Father, rest assured, Xin Poshan is a good man! ]
【He is very kind. 】
[The reason why he fought so hard in Xichang was because the emperor of Xichang held his mother's life in his hands.]
[After the defeat in Xichang, he did not flee because he wanted to find his mother.]
【But the Emperor of Xichang had a stroke, and no one told Xin Poshan where his mother was hidden.】
[That's why he has been alive all this time, otherwise he would have chosen to commit suicide the moment he was defeated.]
Lu Yanshi's heart moved.
If we find Xin Poshan's mother, wouldn't we be able to subdue him?
[He doesn't know where Xin Poshan's mother is, but I do! ]
Hearing Lu Li's words, Lu Yanshi's eyebrows revealed joy.
Great, his daughter is his lucky baby!
[Oh, but how should I tell my father about this? ]
Lu Li touched his head in embarrassment.
Lu Yanshi was a little anxious. Didn’t he tell her last time that she could just tell him what she dreamed about?
Shen Liuzheng listened to the little princess's thoughts and secretly observed the emperor's expression out of the corner of her eye.
Sure enough, the person the emperor really wanted to ask was the little princess, not her.
"Thank you for your hard work, my beloved concubine. I will consider the candidates for going to sea again." Seeing that Lu Li looked embarrassed, Lu Yanshi let Shen Liuzheng leave first.
Shen Liuzheng replied yes and left.
[Got it. I'll pretend to sleep for a while, and when I wake up I'll tell my father that I had another dream.]
Lu Li's little brain raced, and she finally came up with a solution.
She chuckled, kissed the golden lock in her arms, and closed her eyes with a smile.
She planned to take a nap and then tell her father.
Lu Yanshi waited and waited, until the little one in his arms turned over, then he realized that the child was really asleep.
He felt helpless. He was afraid of waking Lu Li up, so he didn't dare to move. He could only hold her while reading the memorial.
Cao Dehai was watching from behind and couldn't help but sigh, the emperor really doted on the Ninth Princess.
My hands are sore from holding you, but I can't bear to let you go.
About an hour later, Lu Li finally woke up.
Her saliva wet a spot on Lu Yanshi's dragon robe.
Lu Li opened her eyes and found herself still in her father's arms, thinking that not much time had passed.
[Hey, what was I going to say to my father before? ]
As soon as Lu Li woke up, he forgot everything he had just thought about.
Lu Yanshi felt helpless when he heard her thoughts.
He had no choice but to take out the memorial and pretend to ask Cao Dehai behind him.
"Cao Dehai, who do you think is more suitable to accompany the eldest prince to sea among Xin Poshan, Meng Guanhai, and Zhao Youming?"
When Cao Dehai saw the emperor had named him, he thought carefully and said, "I think Zhao Youming is a good choice. After all, he is an official of Daxia and has a clean family background. It is more appropriate for him to accompany the eldest prince."
When Lu Li heard this, she finally remembered what she wanted to say to her father before going to bed.
"Father, choose Xin Poshan." Lu Li tugged at Lu Yanshi's sleeve.
"Oh, why?" Lu Yanshi asked knowingly.
"He's awesome." Lu Li said while giving a thumbs up.
"But he was defeated by Concubine Shu. Will he bear a grudge against us? And then hurt your elder brother?" Lu Yanshi acted as if he was distressed.
"No." Lu Li shook her head.
She gave the excuse she had prepared.
"I just had a dream!"