Zhang Yongzhen nodded slowly.
Because of Han Yuehua's relationship, the Duke of Ying's Mansion is actually also connected to Prince Yu Li Jingzhong. Although there is no clear statement, this is a very important bargaining chip at the critical moment.
The old Duke of England was also a brave and capable general, and a large number of people in the army were his subordinates.
Especially since the current Nine Gates Admiral once worked under the Duke of England, the two sides have a friendship.
At the very least, it would disgust Zhao Jingzhou and the Duke of Yingguo's Mansion, and cause chaos in the Marquis of Zhenbei's Mansion.
"How about it? Is this money worth it?" Zhao Lin asked.
Zhang Yongzhen nodded and said, "Worth it!"
Although one million taels is a lot, as long as we can get rid of Zhao Jingzhou, the most critical person, it is worth five million taels.
"From now on, Prince, if you have any instructions, just tell me. As long as you pay me enough, I can even kill Zhao Jingzhou now." Zhao Lin said.
Zhang Yongzhen asked curiously, "Master Zhao likes money so much?"
Zhao Lin sighed, "Getting promoted and getting rich, getting promoted and getting rich. Those high-ranking officials in the court put so much thought into this, but in the end, isn't it all about money?"
Zhang Yongzhen shook his head and said, "Lord Zhao is only half right. As long as you have power, you can ask for as much money as you want. Promotion is still more important."
Zhao Lin smiled and didn't argue with Zhang Yongzhen. He said, "Thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's kindness, I have prepared some gifts for him. I would like to ask Sir Zhang to bring them to him."
Zhao Lin clapped his hands, and immediately two beautiful women came over with gifts.
Zhao Lin said, "These two are both famous prostitutes in Qingzhou. No one has ever touched them, but they cost me a lot of money. Lord Zhang can choose one, and the other will be given to the prince."
Zhang Yongzhen was very satisfied. This was right. This was the attitude a subordinate should have towards his master.
Zhang Yongzhen said, "I didn't expect that Lord Zhao also knew that the Crown Prince liked beautiful women."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Men understand men."
The two of them laughed out loud.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that Lord Zhao doesn't need to worry about Lao Debiao's matter. He will handle it for you. It's a gesture of sincerity to you." Zhang Yongzhen said.
Zhao Lin said: "Then thank His Highness for me."
Zhang Yongzhen left with the people and gifts satisfied.
Zhao Lin's face suddenly darkened.
Sudi asked, "What's wrong?"
Zhao Lin said gloomily, "Zhao Jingzhou and Han Yuehua maliciously bullied their own son for the sake of their adopted son. Do you think they deliberately abandoned their own son just to have an excuse to bring Zhao Chenhan home?"
Sudi was stunned for a moment, then blurted out, "It's very likely. Otherwise, how could the only son of a marquisate be lost?"
"Yes, that's the Marquis of Zhenbei's Mansion." Zhao Lin said to himself.
When the eldest son of a family like this goes out, there are countless guards and followers following him secretly. Especially since Zhao Lin was the only son of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, he would be so precious if he were in any other marquis mansion. How could he get lost without anyone following him?
So, there is only one explanation.
They deliberately threw away Zhao Lin's predecessor.
Whether it was Zhao Jingzhou or Han Yuehua, they did it on purpose.
We cannot exclude Zhao Jingzhou just because he and Han Yuehua are in charge of external affairs respectively.
No matter big or small, what happens inside or outside the mansion can escape his eyes.
"It's so cruel! He actually abandoned his own son for the child of an unrelated stranger. He is worse than a beast!" Sudi cursed.
Sudi held Zhao Lin's hand and said, "Don't be sad. We will definitely get revenge and make them regret their decision."
Zhao Lin laughed: "How could I be sad? The real Zhao Lin is dead."
If it weren't for the fact that the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion was still obsessed with Zhao Lin, Zhao Lin wouldn't have bothered to pay attention to them.
Sudi thought this was Zhao Lin's excuse and said, "Yes! You have transformed now. You are no longer the orphan who was bullied by others. You are now the prefect of Qingzhou and the Xuanwu General, in charge of a region with 30,000 troops under your command."
"What are you doing?"
Yun Zhiyi couldn't help but exclaim when she saw Su Di holding Zhao Lin's hand tightly.
Zhao Lin quickly pulled his hand back and said, "It's okay, what's the matter?"
Yun Zhiyi calmed down and said, "Qing'er said that the rumor has spread throughout the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, and Han Yuehua is investigating the source of the rumor."
Zhao Lin snorted coldly and said, "To add some more information, let's say that in order to have a suitable reason to adopt Zhao Chenhan, Zhao Jingzhou and Han Yuehua deliberately and tacitly abandoned their own son."
"deliberately?"
Yun Zhiyi exclaimed, looking at Zhao Lin with eyes full of pity.
It would be fine if he wasn't born in a noble family, but being born there and being deliberately abandoned by his biological parents is more cruel than any punishment in the world.
Zhao Lin waved his hand and said, "It's just a guess. Even if it's true, it doesn't matter. The real Zhao Lin is dead."
Like Su Di, Yun Zhiyi also thought Zhao Lin was saying that he had completely severed ties with the Zhenbei Marquisate and said, "They will definitely regret abandoning you."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "I don't want them to regret it."
"I want them dead!"
…
Han Yuehua was a little overwhelmed.
The news that Zhao Chenhan was the son of her former lover had somehow spread and became a hot topic. No matter where she went, people looked at her strangely.
Even the Duke of England sent someone to call her back and ask what was going on.
Although Han Yuehua refused to admit it and asked the Shengjing government to handle the matter, this kind of rumor has always been popular, especially when it involves a marquis's wife. No matter whether it is high-ranking officials or ordinary people, everyone likes to talk about it, and it cannot be stopped. Some even said that Han Yuehua secretly gave birth to the child with her lover while Zhao Jingzhou was leading troops outside.
"What's going on?"
Seeing Zhao Mingya coming back angrily, Han Yuehua asked.
"They say Chenhan is your son and someone else's." Zhao Mingya said.
"Shut up!"
Zhao Mingyu scolded: "You believe such words?"
Zhao Mingya said, "Of course I don't believe it, but a lot of people are saying it, and I'm afraid it will affect Chen Han if it gets to his ears."
Han Yuehua looked tired, rubbing her forehead and said, "These are all rumors. Someone is targeting us."
Zhao Mingya asked anxiously, "Why don't you send secret guards to find the person who spread the rumor?"
Han Yuehua naturally wanted to, but the secret guards were Zhao Jingzhou's men. Once the secret guards were allowed to investigate, it would easily expose the fact that Zhao Chenhan was really her lover's son.
She would never let anyone know about this even if she died.
So she could only mobilize her own people to investigate.
But Han Yuehua didn't have many people under his command, so the investigation was very slow.
"Fortunately, Chenhan has been with Prince Yu these days and has not been disturbed." Zhao Mingya said.
"mother!"
Zhao Chenhan just happened to come back.
Zhao Mingzhu also accompanied them.
"Mom, I heard everything."
Zhao Mingzhu said, "Your Highness has checked. The ones spreading the rumor are the Crown Prince's men. They want to sow discord between our family members. Don't be fooled."
Han Yuehua breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's good to find out."
She said viciously, "Have you caught him? Don't let him go!"
Zhao Mingzhu nodded and said, "I already have a target, but that's not the point. Is my mother still in touch with that scholar?"
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