Chapter 161: Plundering the Zuo Family
The scene of the emperor relying on Zuo Dongrou and Zuo Lun like an ordinary child that day kept flashing in Ling Chan's mind.
After the two of them were intimate, Ling Chan nestled in Xiao Jin's arms, but her mind was full of thoughts about the emperor.
Xiao Jin tapped her nose helplessly, "What are you thinking about?"
Ling Chan sighed, "I was thinking... How could the innocent people of Daqi have to deal with such a queen mother and uncle?"
In the history she knew, there were also many little emperors.
Among them, there are many who have made great achievements and left a significant mark in history.
Xiao Ze is only ten years old, and Ling Chan feels that his future still has great potential.
But having Zuo Dongrou and Zuo Lun by his side...is not a good thing for him.
If Zuo Dongrou really lets Xiao Jin enter the palace to assist and teach Xiao Ze, it will definitely be a good thing for Xiao Ze.
But Zuo Dongrou, whose son had only been on the throne for a year and whose throne was still unstable, was obsessed with his own selfish desires...
Xiao Ze is still young and obeys his mother and uncle. No matter what his other character is like, at least he is filial.
But Zuo Dongrou and Zuo Lun...
Ling Chan squeezed closer to Xiao Jin's arms, "Xiao Jin, have you ever thought about becoming an emperor?"
Xiao Jin's voice was very calm, "No."
Ling Chan stepped out of his embrace and looked up at him, "Why?"
She thought that any man born into a royal family would more or less think about becoming an emperor.
Xiao Jin chuckled and embraced her again, "My biological mother...is not Concubine Xi."
"She is just a maidservant beside Empress Dowager Rong."
Ling Chan had only heard some one-sided information about this matter.
"Back then, after Concubine Xi entered the palace, she was deeply favored by the late emperor. Half a year after entering the palace, she was finally found to be pregnant."
Concubine Xi was pregnant and could no longer serve the late emperor, so Empress Dowager Rong found ways to send her maid Yunshu to the late emperor's bed.
Empress Dowager Rong hoped to use Yunshu to consolidate the late emperor's mind, but unexpectedly the emperor was really interested in Yunshu. Seeing this, Empress Dowager Rong was afraid that Yunshu would become the second Concubine Xi, so she transferred Yunshu out of the palace.
This gave Xiao Jin a chance to survive, but Yun Shu died after giving birth.
And Concubine Xi also lost her child for some reason...
"After losing her child, my mother's temperament changed drastically and she began to look at many things in a different light."
"Since I was young, she taught me not to take power too seriously."
"She forbade me to fight for power, let alone covet the throne."
Ling Chan guessed, "Because of your identity?"
Because he is just the son of a palace maid?
Xiao Jin shook his head, "No."
"Because she wants me to live in peace."
"The Dowager Consort Xian and the Dowager Consort Hui had the same idea as Mother, so they went to the fiefdom with the two royal brothers early."
“What a pity…”
It's a pity that Prince Duan and Concubine Xian...
Xiao Jin looked sad. His brother Xiao Yan, Prince Duan, was eight years older than him and had doted on him since childhood.
Hugging Ling Chan tightly, he sighed.
Ling Chan was silent, feeling his low breath.
I secretly hope that the little emperor can grow up quickly and break away from the control of Zuo Dongrou and Zuo Lun as soon as possible.
otherwise...
She doesn't mind killing one more!
The two of them were being affectionate here, while Zuo Dongrou in the palace was tossing and turning in bed...
"Go, summon the uncle to the palace. I have something to discuss with him."
Zuo Lun entered the palace, yawning, his clothes disheveled, and it was obvious that he did not come from any respectable place.
"Sister, it's so late..." Zuo Lun complained.
He never imagined that Zuo Dongrou's people could actually find a brothel.
"Brother." Zuo Dongrou was really disappointed. She stroked her forehead and said, "It's already this late, and you still have the mind to go to a brothel?"
Zuo Lun sat down and drank some tea to relieve his dry mouth. "What's wrong now? Isn't it fine?"
He is now wealthy and powerful. Everyone in the court of Daqi respects him.
"The Marquis of Zhenbei is back. How long do you think your good days will last?"
Zuo Dongrou had a terrible headache, and she didn't know if it was because of the copper gong or because she was thinking about Ling Chan...
"Sister, what are you afraid of?"
"She was originally sent by the late emperor to guard the border. If you are worried that she might cause trouble in the capital, just ask the emperor to send her out again."
"I'm afraid she wants to stay in the capital."
Zuo Lun pointed out directly, "She returned to the capital because you coveted Xiao Jin."
"If it weren't for this, why would she return to the capital?"
"Didn't Prince Duan show up back then?"
Zuo Lun began to blame Zuo Dongrou, "Brother has already told you that there are many men in the world, why do you have to choose that Xiao Jin?"
Zuo Dongrou didn't want to tell him more about Xiao Jin, "You don't understand."
She was kept by Concubine Hui, and many people envied her because she had more opportunities to meet the princes and had a better chance of marrying into the royal family than others.
Moreover, since she was with Concubine Hui, generally no one else would question her etiquette.
But...when she was young, she would miss her parents and feel lonely.
As for Zuo Lun, he has been protected by his parents since he was a child, so how could he know what she is thinking?
"Okay, I'll find a way." Zuo Lun didn't want to understand Zuo Dongrou's inner world.
"Just ask them to leave the capital and not get in the way here."
Zuo Dongrou nodded, "Yeah."
After Zuo Lun left, Ningshou Palace fell into desolation again.
Zuo Dongrou lay on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep...
Zuo Lun left the palace and immediately went back to the brothel.
But he still remembered what Zuo Dongrou said to him tonight.
A few days later, during the morning court session, Zuo Lun reported that bandits were causing chaos in Youzhou.
"The Marquis of Zhenbei has been back in the capital for nearly half a year. I propose that he lead the troops to suppress the rebellion."
Before Xiao Jin could even open his mouth, some officials had already stood up to oppose him.
"Marquis Zhenbei and Uncle Rui have only been married for a short time, it would be a shame to separate them..."
Zuo Lun interrupted him, "Then let Prince Rui go with the Marquis of Zhenbei, so there won't be any separation."
He looked at Xiao Jin and said, "Prince Rui, are you willing to go to Youzhou to suppress the bandits and help the emperor relieve his worries?"
All the officials looked at Xiao Jin. Under the current circumstances, Xiao Jin naturally could not refuse. "This prince is willing to share the emperor's worries."
"Okay." Xiao Ze, who was sitting on the high seat, slapped his thigh fiercely. "Uncle Rui, I'll leave this matter to you and Aunt Wang."
After the morning court session, Xiao Jin returned home just as Xiao Ze’s imperial edict arrived.
Ling Chan held the imperial edict in her hand and said, "It seems that they are going to transfer us away from the capital."
Xiao Jin was silent. His thoughts were the same as Ling Chan's.
Ling Chan handed him the imperial edict and said, "Let's fight quickly and resolve the issue quickly."
"I will leave one hundred sisters from Qingyi Tower to guard the capital, and take another hundred sisters to Youzhou."
"And you?"
She didn't need to bring any other soldiers, just one hundred sisters were enough.
"Where are Hongdou, Gonglan, Gongyu and the others? Will you take them with you?" Xiao Jin asked.
Ling Chan shook her head. Ever since she married Xiao Jin, she had asked Hongdou to take Gong Lan and Gong Yu back to the Qingyi Building headquarters.
She wanted them to stabilize the situation in the martial arts world.
Before this, all the sects helped Ling Chan to eliminate all the Da He spies.
Pei'er, who had gotten close to Xiao Jin in Wufang County, was not spared either.
All of Da He's spies were eradicated.
After the new emperor ascended the throne, the Zuo family raised taxes in various prefectures, including martial arts sects.
In addition, the Zuo family also withdrew the preferential treatment that the court had previously given to the martial arts world, such as some convenient water and land transportation.
If you want to continue, you must pay a large amount of silver.
The martial arts sects also began to complain and question the court and Ling Chan.
"I have something to do before I leave."
After dinner, Ling Chan changed into some neat clothes and took out her flight backpack in front of Xiao Jin.
Although Xiao Jin was surprised, he had a smile on his face.
Ling Chan glanced at him and reminded him, "Suppress the corners of your mouth."
Xiao Jin simply chuckled, "Chan'er doesn't avoid me when doing things, and I'm happy in my heart, isn't that okay?"
Ling Chan smiled helplessly, "I'm going out now, do you want to come with me?"
Xiao Jin just needs to change into a black coat, "Let's go."
The two of them rushed out of the yard together, and Xi Lingyue, who came in holding two bowls of soup, was stunned.
"He, they?"
Jiu Zhen came down from the roof, "My Lady Dowager, the Prince and Princess have something to do."
Xi Lingyue touched her chest and handed the tray in her hand to Wei Ma beside her. "If you have something to do, it won't hurt to spend some time out the door."
"Hehe." Jiuzhen smiled.
Going through the door is such a waste of time. Of course, the fastest way is to flip out from the air.
Xi Lingyue helplessly ordered Wei Mama, "Keep the soup warm and wait for them to come back and let them drink it."
Jiu Zhen was very curious, "My Lady Dowager, what kind of soup did you prepare for the prince and princess?"
"Isn't there soup in dinner tonight?"
Xi Lingyue was afraid that Jiuzhen would snatch the soup, so she quickly waved her hand and asked Nanny Wei to leave quickly.
Nanny Wei left with the soup...
Jiuzhen looked at her back sadly.
"Mrs. Dowager..." Isn't it just a bowl of soup? Why are you so stingy?
Xi Lingyue shook her head helplessly, "This is the soup I prepared for Jin'er and Chan'er. You, an unmarried man, can't drink it."
Jiu Zhen was stunned. He said, "Unmarried people can't drink..."
His mind raced, "Oh..."
"The Queen Mother wants to hold her grandson..."
Xi Lingyue smiled and nodded, "You are smart."
Jin'er and Chan'er have been married for three months, and they slept together on their wedding night.
Later, because of the Queen Mother's interference, it was delayed for ten days, but after that, every day...
If it happens so frequently, Chan'er's stomach must be moving.
But these days... her appetite and spirits... are very good, and she doesn't look pregnant at all.
This morning, the emperor issued an order for them to lead troops to suppress the bandits, and Xi Lingyue became very anxious.
While the two children are still at home these two days, she will ask the kitchen to make more soup for them to nourish them.
Ling Chan and Xiao Jin arrived at Zuo Mansion and landed on a roof in the backyard.
"Let me see where he put the silver first." Ling Chan said as he took out a black drone.
The drone took off and began scanning.
She put on her glasses and began to check the real-time situation of Zuo Mansion reported by the drone.
There were many guards in the front hall of the Zuo Mansion, some maids were guarding the backyard, and there were soldiers surrounding it.
"With so many guards, it seems there is a surprise in Zuo Mansion." Ling Chan muttered.
Seeing Xiao Jin's confused face, she took off her glasses and put them on Xiao Jin's face.
Xiao Jin opened his eyes and was stunned.
There are many strange lines and dots on the screen of the glasses, as well as various shapes and colors...
"Chan'er, I...I don't understand." Xiao Jin took off his glasses and returned them to Ling Chan.
Ling Chan took it and said, "It's okay. I'll teach you slowly when I have time later."
Since they are married, they are one body, and she will not be stingy with him.
Ling Chan looked at it for a while longer. "Zuo Lun is very cautious. The places where he hid the silver are very scattered."
"You wait here for me."
"It's easier for me to move around alone."
"Be careful." Xiao Jin advised her.
Ling Chan responded and slid down.
Xiao Jin's gaze followed her...
Ling Chan first went to the backyard and found Zuo Lun's study. Silver ingots were hidden in the cabinet behind the desk and chair, neatly stacked.
He put his hand on it, and with a thought, all the silver was received into the space.
Next is the room of Zuo Lun and his wife.
At this time, Madam Zuo had just gone to bed, and Ling Chan tiptoed in through the window of the outer room.
The silver was hidden under the bed... Zuo Lun and his wife were sleeping on the silver.
He reached under the bed and felt the coolness of the silver. With a thought, the silver under the bed was taken away, leaving only dust under the bed.
Ling Chan went out the same way and went to the next place.
It's... a toilet.
Zuo Lun really uses his brain in crooked ways.
A large pit was dug behind the toilet, and it was also full of silver.
Enduring the stench in the toilet, Ling Chan took away all the silver there.
Then we went to the stable and the small bamboo forest in the backyard.
Only after making sure that all the silver had been looted did Ling Chan return to the rooftop and reunite with Xiao Jin.
She approached Xiao Jin with a malicious look and said, "Smell what I smell like."
Because she often used the pool water in the space, she often had a clear and elegant smell on her body, but now she only felt the lingering smell of feces and urine.
Xiao Jin actually leaned close to her neck and sniffed it, "It doesn't smell like anything."
"Are you sure?" Ling Chan raised her arm and leaned forward to sniff.
I still smell a strong smell of feces and urine... Is the person in the Zuo family getting angry?
Thinking of this, Ling Chan felt her stomach churning and she couldn't help but vomit.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Jin hugged her, and after she finished vomiting, he immediately took her away from the roof of the Zuo family.
As soon as they came back, Nanny Wei got the news from the doorman and went to the kitchen to get some soup before delivering it.
"Your Highness, Princess, the Dowager Consort specially asked the kitchen to prepare soup..." Nanny Wei found that the door of the room was not closed, and Xiao Jin came out and asked anxiously.
She pushed the door open, put down the soup and rushed in, "What's wrong? What's wrong?"
Ling Chan was holding her chest, and Xiao Jin had already asked someone to prepare hot water.
She also took off her coat, but there was still a strong smell of feces and urine.
Nanny Wei took over from Xiao Jin, patting Ling Chan's back and instructing Xiao Jin, "Prince, go get some warm water."
She looked down at Ling Chan's face and found that she didn't look sick. Then she heard what she said about the taste...
A bold guess: "Princess, are you pregnant?"
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