Du Zhen looked at Lin Zao, her voice completely calm.
"The treasure map was hidden by the young master in a treasure vault in the capital. The key to the vault is the jade pendant that your father gave you back then."
"As for where the treasure vault is, the young master did not tell me back then."
After listening, Lin Zao thought to herself, it seems that her father did not tell Aunt Du the whole story.
In Lin Zao's opinion, her father's plan was foolproof. If no natural disaster had occurred, Du Zhen would not have chosen to pawn his jade pendant, thus exposing her.
If Du Zhen's family hadn't been implicated, this secret would probably have remained buried deep in Du Zhen's heart.
However, things just happened to be so coincidental.
After Tang Jian had Eleven send Du Zhen back, he looked at Lin Zao.
"What does Madam intend to do?"
"Now the jade pendant has become a hot potato in our hands. Keeping it will bring trouble, but giving it up is a bit of a pity."
Lin Zao was also somewhat conflicted. If Master Lin were to become desperate and reveal the key containing the treasure map to the outside world, their family would likely face unrest.
This treasure map has already become involved with them, and the Lin family also wants to get the key from her.
But she definitely wouldn't be willing to give the key to the Lin family.
However, the Lin family certainly didn't know that she already knew about the treasure map.
While Lin Zao was still struggling with the decision, Tang Jian suddenly said:
"I have a plan that can achieve multiple goals at once. Would you like to hear it, my wife?"
"Really? Tell me, my husband!"
Lin Zao looked at Tang Jian expectantly.
Tang Jian: "We can give the key to that young marquis. Once he gets the key, he will definitely leave for the capital overnight."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zao's heart stirred, and she realized Tang Jian's intention.
"My husband is trying to shift the danger..."
“Exactly. This way, the young marquis will be unable to focus on collecting grain in Yaozhou, and the Lin family’s attention will also be drawn to the young marquis of Jingyuan.”
Tang Jian continued:
"Then we'll spread the word that the treasure map and key are in the capital. At that time, everyone's attention will be focused on the capital, and all forces will flock there!"
Since the Lin family agreed to provide the grain to the young marquis, it must be because the young marquis gave the Lin family some kind of guarantee that the agreement was reached.
If the Lin family knew that the young marquis possessed the key to the treasure map they so desperately wanted, they would definitely break off all relations.
This would not only remove the danger from their lives, but also solve the food crisis in Yaozhou City.
Following Tang Jian's line of thought, Lin Zao pondered further, "If that young Marquis of Jingyuan knew that the treasure map had been leaked, he would surely present the key to the Emperor..."
Tang Jian looked at Lin Zao with approval.
“That’s right, this is the most crucial step. Once the Emperor obtains the treasure map, he will definitely send a large number of troops to search for the treasure. In that case, he will not be able to collect grain, and the war with Liuyue Kingdom will be temporarily put on hold.”
Lin Zao looked at Tang Jian with shining eyes. This idea was truly brilliant!
"My husband is amazing!"
Using only a treasure map to attract everyone's attention, a feint to the east while striking in the west, thus ending the war—there was no better way.
As for missing out on the treasure map, Lin Zao had no regrets. Gold and silver were just numbers to them. If the treasure map really was the Celestial Master's tomb, even if they got it, they wouldn't be able to keep it.
It's better to maximize profits.
Seeing that Lin Zao finally smiled again, Tang Jian said, "My wife, go and rest first. I will take care of the rest."
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