"Don't forget, Song Ming is my fiancé. He told me everything, including what happened at the Jixian Homecoming Banquet that night."
Lin Tianjiao said to himself, "But what he told me was not the truth, but half-truth. I guess it was you who actually slept with Marquis Wu'an that night, which is why she defended you so much later."
"So, you did everything you could to get her and her Northern Army transferred from Youzhou to Xin'an. In reality, you weren't trying to step on your benefactor to gain power, but to prevent her from dying. And you asked her to leave the capital so she could avoid the vortex that would follow after the defeat. You truly had good intentions."
The weather is gloomy today and the wind is howling on the city wall.
The wind blew her skirt tightly against her body, revealing her curvy and exquisite figure.
Song Chi turned around, and she could actually see through him completely.
"Sir Song, you are not optimistic about this war, right? Unfortunately, I am not optimistic either."
Lin Tianjiao's gaze fell on the city.
Ragged beggars and refugees gathered here and there.
"This is Shangjing City, the most prosperous place in the Great Zhou, but it's overrun with refugees. Besides, other places are probably already in chaos."
"What do you want to say?" Song Chi asked. Even he couldn't see through the woman's intentions.
Lin Tianjiao's beautiful eyes turned gently, "Your father, the Prime Minister, has already told me that my engagement with Song Ming has been cancelled. From now on, I am your fiancée."
"It seems that Song Shiwen really values you."
"That's it."
Lin Tianjiao said proudly, "To be honest, the Prime Minister has discussed many matters with me."
"He has decided to abandon Song Ming, and so have I..."
Song Chi didn't say anything.
"But..." She changed the subject.
"I'm going to bet on you, not Song Shiwen. Even though he's your father, he obviously doesn't really understand you. He doesn't care about family affection or the father-son relationship, but still thinks blood ties are the strongest. How ridiculous!"
Song Chidan asked, "Aren't you afraid of losing everything?"
"No, I'm the best at judging people. With me helping you from behind, your rise to power will be much smoother."
Lin Tianjiao leaned on Song Chi and said, "I secretly control eighteen literary libraries in Beijing. I can help you with many things..."
Song Chi put his arm around her soft and boneless shoulders.
"make a deal."
......
Jiangzhou City, Fanlou.
Ningyu, with delicate makeup, lightly applied, and wearing gauze, looked at the letter in her hand.
This was the prince's handwritten letter. She had been looking forward to it for a long time and she burst into tears before she even opened it.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince must have asked me to return to the capital.
Her joy soon turned into sadness as she thought about it. She was no longer clean. An accident caused her to lose her virginity to Song Chi.
But soon she looked determined.
She would not deceive His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. After returning to the capital, she would tell the Crown Prince the truth and then commit suicide.
But after opening the letter, Ningyu's expression changed.
The letter stated that she should bring her four sisters back to Beijing and devote themselves to Song Chi.
Yes, she is included in the four people.
As if afraid that Ningyu would be reluctant, he also warned her that it was wishful thinking for a woman like you who frequents brothels to dream of entering the palace to become a concubine. She should just be obedient and devote herself to Song Chi.
Ningyu's eyes were red.
It was you who said you would bring me to the capital, and it was you who said you would make me a concubine after you became emperor.
But now I am asked to devote myself to Songchi.
Dedicated to...Song Chi?
It's really fate.
In this case, there is no need to think about how to explain it, everything is logical.
Men really can't be trusted.
Ningyu remembered the bet she made with Song Chi. She lost. In that case, what does it matter if I follow you?
She wiped away her tears, her eyes full of determination.
Also in Jiangzhou City.
In the provincial government office, in the backyard hall, Xu Zhoumu and Gu Rongshan sat opposite each other.
"News came from the capital that not a single grain of food can be delivered to Youzhou."
Hearing this, Gu Rongshan asked in surprise, "If that's the case, how can we fight this war?"
"This is not something you and I should consider."
Xuzhou Mu smiled faintly and said, "But we didn't intend to send the grain to Youzhou. Have you arranged everything?"
"It's all arranged and stored in our Gu's granary."
"Okay, we can't move this grain now. Once the war is over, we can use it to make a fortune." Xu Zhoumu smiled faintly and said, "Of course, your Gu family will also gain a lot of wealth."
"We still have to rely on Lord Xu." Gu Rongsan smiled sweetly. She naturally knew what to say, but she didn't think so in her heart. According to Song Chi's previous instructions, this batch of grain would not be able to leave once it entered the Gu family.
And she was secretly transferred to Xin'an.
This is truly audacious.
The food that was supposed to be shipped to the front line was embezzled by collusion between officials and businessmen, and now even the officials' food is being embezzled.
This was Song Chi's plan. Gu Rongsan didn't know why he had to be sent to Xin'an, but she did it anyway.
"My Gu family was almost bankrupt after what happened to Master Ming. Fortunately, we have Governor Xu to take care of us." Gu Rongshan followed Song Chi's advice and sold all his shops and properties in exchange for silver to hoard.
News of the Gu family's bankruptcy has spread.
"Thank goodness you didn't get close to Master Ming at the time. Do you know why I later sought cooperation with the Gu family?"
Xuzhou Mu picked up the teacup, leaned forward a few inches, and whispered, "The Prime Minister gave me a secret letter. Song Chi is a very remarkable man. The Prime Minister wants to win him over. Now it seems that this boy is indeed remarkable. He has now become the top scholar in the imperial examination. His grace is great. And you are on good terms with him. Your Gu family will be in good hands."
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