Fu Xiaoguan rolled away happily, holding the jade token in his hand. The emperor then smiled and said, "You see, I knew he had an idea."
"Your Majesty, what if the east still attacks?"
"Then let's fight. As long as we have a month's supply of food, we can fight. What are we afraid of?"
Dong Kangping thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case. Once a war really broke out in the east, it would mean that the relationship between the court and the emperor would be completely broken. His Majesty would certainly not show mercy and a bloodbath in the capital would be inevitable. So one month would be enough.
Of course, if Fu Xiaoguan's prediction is correct and the war in the east fails to start, it will be a good thing for everyone.
Your Majesty needs to make preparations, and those hiding people also need to take their time. They are the vested interests of Dayu, and they do not want Dayu to fall into chaos or even collapse. Even if a prince is involved, they are unwilling to see such an outcome.
Fu Xiaoguan certainly understood the relationship between the two, so he was certain that as long as His Majesty executed those people and recalled the imperial envoy, the matter would naturally be resolved.
Although this big tree is rotten, it cannot fall!
When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. If it really falls, the families that have been painstakingly built up by generations will naturally have no support. It will be a lose-lose situation, and no one would do it unless it is absolutely necessary.
After leaving the imperial study, Fu Xiaoguan walked towards the harem, and his journey was unimpeded thanks to the jade token in his hand.
When they arrived outside the Dieyi Palace, Eunuch Nian came out to greet them. He took a look at the jade pendant hanging around Fu Xiaoguan's waist and was quite surprised.
"This old servant greets the young master."
"Where's the Ninth Princess?"
"My dear young master, the Ninth Princess went to the Empress Dowager's place. The Empress Dowager has kept the Ninth Princess here and she hasn't returned yet."
"Oh...now I have three things for Xiyu Tower to do."
"Young Master, please speak."
"First, there's an island in Dongting Lake in Yuezhou. On the island is a mountain called Junshan. At the foot of this mountain is a small fishing village. In the village lives a one-armed old woman with a little girl who, judging by the time, is only six years old. I want to know who this one-armed woman is, what she does for a living, and the girl's background. Remember, I want accurate and detailed information."
Eunuch Nian was startled and nodded.
"Secondly, send someone to closely monitor Shuiyue Temple in the south of Shangjing City. I want to know who the old nun inside is, and I also want to know the identities of everyone who has come into contact with her."
"Third, I want all the information about Xue Dingshan, the general of the Western Frontier Army."
"Fourth, I need to know the movements of both our enemies and ourselves in the east. Remember, everything! This includes the Yi State's strategy towards the Yu Dynasty, as well as the deployment of troops on the eastern frontier!
"Once anything is done, have it delivered to my house immediately, Eunuch Nian, is there any problem?"
Eunuch Nian bowed and saluted. "Young Master, there is no need to ask if there are any problems with Xiyu Tower. As long as it is a matter of this world, Xiyu Tower will definitely be able to investigate it thoroughly for you."
This surprised Fu Xiaoguan a little. It seemed that he had underestimated the strength of Xiyu Tower.
"That's great. I'll be leaving now. I hope to hear from you soon."
"Young Master, take care. I will make the arrangements right away."
Fu Xiaoguan turned and left. Eunuch Nian's hunched back slowly straightened up, and his cloudy eyes gradually brightened. He looked at Fu Xiaoguan's back until he disappeared from his sight, then turned and went to Dieyi Palace.
Concubine Shang was reading a book. After listening to Eunuch Nian's report, she nodded.
"So... he knows quite a bit. Regarding the first question, we can't tell him the truth for now. The time is not right yet, so let's put it off for now. Regarding the second matter, we'll do as he wishes. As for the third... give it to him, too. And by the way, let him have one more piece of information: the Fourth Prince's mother, Concubine An, is Xue Dingshan's sister, Xue Bingqing."
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After leaving the palace, Fu Xiaoguan and Su Mo, who was waiting there, went straight back to the mansion.
He sat down in Li Chenxuan and asked Chunxiu to get pen, ink, paper and inkstone to write a very long letter. Then he read it carefully again and added a few more words before putting the letter into an envelope and handing it to Su Mo.
"This matter is of great importance. I can only ask you to go there in person."
"Where are you going?"
"Linjiang, hand this letter to my father personally. Remember, hand it to him personally! And don't let anyone know your whereabouts!"
This was the first time since Su Mo and Fu Xiaoguan met that Fu Xiaoguan had spoken to him so seriously. This matter must be very important. He nodded carefully and asked, "Since we're going to Linjiang, should I go to Xishan?"
"No, after you go to Linjiang, go to Yuezhou. There's a fishing village at the foot of Junshan Mountain on Dongting Lake in Yuezhou. There's a one-armed old woman with a little girl about six years old. Kill the one-armed old woman and leave the little girl alone. Watch secretly to see who might approach the little girl. If someone takes the little girl away, follow them until you determine their whereabouts."
"good!"
"Then, return to Shangjing and go to Shuiyue Temple one night to light a fire and see where the old nun inside goes."
What the hell is going on? Su Mo looked at Fu Xiaoguan in astonishment. Fu Xiaoguan touched his nose and smiled, "This old nun is not a good wife. I just want to know what dirty tricks she has under her pure and innocent appearance."
"Speak human language!"
"Uh...well, this old nun might know who wants to kill me."
"really?"
"Did I lie to you?"
"Then why don't I just light a fire tonight?"
"Silly, you still have to follow her. Where is the time? The most important thing now is to get back to Linjiang!"
Su Mo thought for a moment and put the letter in his arms, "Third Senior Sister will protect you."
He turned around and walked out, changed into a set of green clothes, and wandered around Jinling City with the long sword on his back.
Fu Xiaoguan also left the Fu Mansion, and Su Rou followed him. He went to the Dong Mansion and reported to Dong Yuanshi and Dong Shulan that he was safe, saying that his uncle would be back soon and asking his aunt to make another braised lion's head dish for dinner.
Seeing his relaxed expression, Mrs. Dong and Dong Shulan finally felt relieved.
"While it's still early, Shulan and I will go to Mr. Qin's house. He has a letter from home that I have with me and I need to deliver it to him."
"Go ahead, but remember to come back for dinner."
Dong Xiu De felt that his mother's change was too fast, and he also wanted to go to Tingmei to see it, so he also said: "Mom, I have to come back for dinner tonight."
"Get lost!"
Dong Xiu De suddenly felt unwell. He looked at Fu Xiaoguan with resentment as he saw his son smiling slyly, and felt that he might not be his biological son.
Fu Xiaoguan and Dong Shulan left in a carriage. In the carriage, Dong Shulan asked seriously, "Are you really okay?"
"Of course. I, your husband, have personally taken action. What else can happen?"
Dong Shulan's little fist landed on Fu Xiaoguan's body. Fu Xiaoguan hugged her in his arms and touched her all over. Dong Shulan couldn't resist anymore.
Because Fu Xiaoguan was recognized by his parents, Dong Shulan finally put down the heavy burden in her heart. The girl's heart was filled with longing for her future life, and her joy was fully revealed.
"Be gentle...!" Dong Shulan buried her face shyly in Fu Xiaoguan's arms.
"Is this comfortable?"
This person... is so annoying!
There was a bustling crowd of people and traffic outside, but inside the carriage there was a spring atmosphere.
Seeing that they were about to reach the Qin Mansion, Fu Xiaoguan let go of his hand, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down. Dong Shulan sat up, glared at Fu Xiaoguan, straightened her clothes, and combed her hair, but the blush on her face could not fade away for a long time.
What should I do?
Dong Shulan wondered if she could really control herself if she was in the Fu Mansion?
We haven't gotten married yet, so don't let him succeed.
"You are not allowed to touch me before we get married!"
After she finished speaking, she burst out laughing, but Fu Xiaoguan looked innocent and said, "You really can't blame me."
"Are you blaming me?"
"You have to admit this, my Shulan. You are truly so beautiful that you don't even realize how beautiful you are. I'm a normal man. If I remain indifferent to a woman as beautiful as you... wouldn't I be worse than a beast?"
Dong Shulan rolled her eyes at him, but she felt happy in her heart.
What fifteen-year-old girl wouldn't want to hear her beloved boast about her? Especially when it's this beast!
The two men got off the carriage and stood in front of Qin Bingzhong's mansion for half an incense stick of cold wind. The anger in their hearts finally dissipated, and then they walked in.
After the doorman informed, Qin Bingzhong came out to greet him personally.
"Hello, Brother Qin!"
"Hello, Brother Fu!"
"Hahaha……!"
The two men, one old and one young, laughed heartily. Then Dong Shulan also greeted Old Qin, and Old Qin led them towards Wanqingxuan.
Qin Ruoxue was also here. She was reading a book and cursing as she read, saying, "This Fu Xiaoguan is a piece of shit!"
He is nothing!
It is obvious that Jia Baoyu likes Lin Daiyu, and it is obvious that Lin Daiyu likes Jia Baoyu, but the useless Fu Xiaoguan arranged such a bloody plot!
Just because Lin Daiyu is frail and sickly?
Just because Mrs. Wang likes Xue Baochai?
But our ancestors liked Lin Daiyu!
Poor Baoyu, he didn't find out that he was not marrying Lin Daiyu until the day of his wedding.
Poor Lin Daiyu vomited blood and died on Baoyu's wedding day...
Qin Ruoxue started crying again, crying loudly. She looked at him, cried and scolded Fu Xiaoguan at the same time, so... Fu Xiaoguan was very embarrassed when he arrived at the door, and Qin Bingzhong was also embarrassed. Qin Ruoxue was still crying and scolding!
"Fu Xiaoguan, you are such a heartless person! You abandoned me after having sex with me! You... wuwu... you... give me back my sister Lin!"
"Ah, how about we change places?" Fu Xiaoguan said in a low voice.
"Oh, good, good!"
What can Qin Bingzhong do?
He had no idea how many times he had told Qin Ruoxue about this matter. It was just a story, not a true one. Fu Xiaoguan was just using this book to illustrate some truths.
But the girl couldn't resist her thoughts. It is said that when A Dream of Red Mansions ended, people in Shangjing City cursed Fu Xiaoguan continuously...Alas, this boy, he is committing a sin!
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