Chapter 322: Can They Still Hold On Until That Day?
When a hint of pale sky appeared in the sky, an eagle flew over the Yanzhou military camp, swooped down towards the general's mansion, and landed on Wufeng's arm.
After feeding the war eagle with the raw meat he had prepared long ago, Wufeng found a bamboo tube from its feathers, handed the eagle to others, and quickly returned to the conference room.
Chen Duo was reporting military affairs to Yun Ji. When he saw Wu Feng rushing in, he immediately stepped aside.
Seeing Wufeng handing the bamboo tube to Yunji, after unfolding it, there was a piece of paper with only two short lines of words. It was unclear what was written on the back, but Yunji, who always kept his emotions secret, first had a glimmer of joy in his eyes, but it quickly sank again.
Chen Duo was impatient and asked immediately, "Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Is it something in the capital?"
Yun Ji shook his head slightly, put the note in his hand into the incense burner, and lit a fire.
"Is something wrong with Concubine Su?" Chen Duo blurted out.
There was no answer, but Yun Ji looked up at him coldly.
Chen Duo immediately pursed his lips. His mouth was faster than his brain and he forgot that he was not allowed to chat about private matters during military affairs, let alone such matters between husband and wife.
"Then...will military affairs continue?" Shen Duo asked tentatively.
"Go on." Yun Ji continued to look through the files that were sent to him.
It was not until two hours later that the new military affairs were finally dealt with.
Seeing Yun Ji still sitting on the big chair and taking out another file from the backlog, Shen Duo wanted to say something, but seeing that Yun Ji had already unfolded it, he swallowed his words and walked out.
Little did he know that Yun Ji didn't read a single word until he had walked away.
My eyes involuntarily moved to the incense burner.
Looking down through the hollowed-out space, the previously burned paper strips had already turned into chunks of black ash, flickering with tiny sparks, burning the remaining residue bit by bit. If one reached out and touched it, it would immediately turn to ashes and cease to exist.
But even though it was no longer possible to tell that it was originally a note conveying a message, the words originally written on it were still clear in Yun Ji's mind.
It tells the story of the second prince hosting a banquet for the second generation of aristocratic families to enjoy the scenery on the lake, to which Su Rui was invited, and the night when a fire broke out in Longfeng Marquis's mansion and the wolf cub was in danger of his life. After Su Rui visited him, he was encouraged and overcame the difficulties.
These two things were not secrets. No one would have thought that Yun Ji would use a war eagle that could soar high in the sky and would never be easily shot down to deliver the message.
He would not know how important these two things are to Yun Ji.
To be precise, it is about how important it is to Yun Ji and Su Rui, and to the overall situation.
With just one glance, Yun Ji understood that Su Rui had grasped his meaning the moment she knew it and had quickly made a judgment and decision.
Tang Cheng is indeed the most suitable candidate.
So, at first sight, Yun Ji was happy, but also disappointed.
Su Rui was as calm and decisive as ever, and did not hide her resentment from him at all.
She has always been like this, from beginning to end.
Even if he discovered it, he never asked questions. He was also unable to express himself and tacitly maintained that everything on the surface remained unchanged. But he knew that the black block like this note had been ignited between him and Su Rui. If he acted rashly, it would only dissipate faster.
Two months are still needed to see whether they can hold on until that day.
Yun Ji was worried, but he had no other choice, otherwise...
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Qifeng Palace.
Queen Lin sat on the phoenix chair, looking at Prime Minister Lin who was standing in front of her. His hair had turned gray and his body was a little hunched. There was no pity in her eyes, but suppressed anger.
"What does the father want to do by giving power to the second son?"
Lin Shoufu half-opened his sleepy eyes and said slowly, "In the current situation, it is more appropriate for him to step forward. Besides, he is not a child anymore, let alone the boss. Suppressing him may not be a good thing."
Queen Lin could hear her father's perfunctory tone. She sneered and asked, "Father, you still think I'm a child, don't you?"
Prime Minister Lin did not reply.
Queen Lin's expression became more stern and intimidating, "Father wants to take advantage of the situation."
"Shouldn't it be?" Prime Minister Lin raised his head, his eyes fully open, and the sharpness that had been hidden until now was revealed, like a leopard with undiminished might.
"I said, the time has not come yet."
"A few days ago, time was indeed insufficient, and your father relied on you. But now, the entire Wuxi and Chongzhong armies have fallen under Zhao Yinqin's control, forming an internal and external opposition to us. From now on, his power will be consolidated and strengthened. All we need is an opportunity."
"He will never have that chance." Queen Lin immediately retorted, looking directly into Prime Minister Lin's eyes with the same sharp and majestic demeanor. "No matter how incompetent the Second Prince is, he is still the orthodox one."
"The Emperor was able to successfully hand these things over to Zhao Yinqin with his last breath. Can you ensure that the Emperor didn't put this matter aside for later?"
"Your Majesty won't." Queen Lin said without hesitation.
"Everything is hard to guarantee. If we wait until Zhao Yinqin is fully grown and then tell the world about this, it will be the best way to rise up in rebellion. All the years of planning will go to waste, and you and the Lin family will be cursed for eternity!"
"I said no!" Queen Lin's voice was not loud, but it was full of pressure. She looked directly at Prime Minister Lin and said coldly and sharply, "Father, you are sixty-eight this year."
Prime Minister Lin's face suddenly changed, and his sharp eyes met with Queen Lin's. It was like a silent battlefield, with swords, spears, and rolling yellow sand, but in the end, Prime Minister Lin was gradually defeated.
He was nearly seventy years old, while Queen Lin was only forty.
Today, the Lin family obeys Queen Lin in everything, not him.
"Father, it's not the right time yet." Queen Lin reiterated.
This time, Prime Minister Lin didn't refute him. He simply returned to his sleepy, half-open look and nodded. "I understand."
Youlan personally escorted Prime Minister Lin out of the palace. When she came back, Queen Lin was still sitting on the phoenix chair, but she was supporting her head with her hands, her brows were furrowed, and she looked painful.
My headache is back again.
Youlan quickly walked behind her and skillfully massaged Empress Lin's solar plexus, advising her, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. The Grand Master has always obeyed you. He didn't even say a word to me when he left the palace just now. He has already taken your words to heart. Moreover, we now have the Grand Master in charge of the clan."
Queen Lin said nothing, but just closed her eyes.
After a while, he took a deep breath and ordered: "Let Lingwei secretly keep an eye on father and the second brother."
Hearing Ling Wei, You Lan stopped what she was doing, her eyes widened, and she was so shocked that she opened her mouth for a long time before she uttered a word: "Your Majesty wants... Your Majesty, that's the old man."
Queen Lin knew very well that it was Prime Minister Lin, her own father.
Because of this, she understood her father.
"Do as I say."
Having served Empress Lin for many years, Youlan could tell from the subtle changes in her tone that Empress Lin had already made her decision. She did not dare to persuade her any further and immediately went to pass on the message.
Queen Lin was the only one left in the palace again, but she did not seem lonely. Instead, she seemed to have merged into this magnificent and majestic palace.
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