"Get up right now and, according to the guest list, send all these things back to me!"
Hu Tianyong continued giving orders to his subordinates, his face turning a deep shade of liver with anger. If one didn't know the truth, they might actually applaud his integrity.
Upon hearing Qin Tianyong's words, the Hu family members rushed in to move their belongings out.
"Wait a minute! Something else!"
Lan Linxue held out her fan to stop the crowd, then turned to Lan Qingtian with a smile: "Uncle, did you say that the Emperor has been worried about military supplies these past few days?"
“That’s right!” Lan Qingtian immediately chimed in, “Just the other day, His Majesty was telling me about this! He said that General Xu submitted a memorial, saying that his officers were working incredibly hard. They were doing all the work but not getting paid, and it seemed like the troops were about to become unmanageable! His Majesty was very worried about this!”
Lan Linxue nodded, then said to Xu Ming with a half-smile, "General, you are truly blessed! Whatever you wish for comes true, whatever you say comes true! Look, your military supplies have arrived!"
After speaking, Lan Linxue pointed to everything around her: "These things are now like death knells and life-threatening vines for the Prime Minister. Everyone in the world knows that our Prime Minister is not only a refined man who cannot tolerate these gold and silver items, but also an honest and upright official. These things are practically digging up his grave. Therefore, I propose that since the Prime Minister absolutely refuses to accept these things, and Lord Xu is in dire need of money, why not transfer all the gifts from these corrupt officials to Lord Xu? This would relieve Lord Xu's immediate crisis and allow our Prime Minister to demonstrate his integrity and incorruptibility. What do you all think?"
For a moment, no one spoke. Everyone was secretly heartbroken over the precious gifts they had given.
Lan Qingtian nodded, looking at Lan Linxue with approval and saying, "Your idea is great! It satisfies both sides!"
Lan Linxue smiled smugly, then turned to look at Hu Tianyong: "Prime Minister, what do you think?"
Hu Tianyong looked at Lan Linxue with eyes that were sharp as knives, but a smile of admiration appeared on his lips: "In the end, it is Your Highness who is truly resourceful and has come up with such a perfect solution! Then these things can all be given to Lord Xu!"
Lan Linxue immediately burst into laughter, "The Prime Minister's composure is truly unmatched! Lord Xu, you still dare not thank the Prime Minister!"
Xu Ming knew that this was the endless trouble that Lan Linxue had brought upon herself. Was Hu Tianyong someone who would be so easily taken advantage of?
But the situation before him didn't allow him to think too much. Anyway, it wasn't something he had planned, so if it was given to him, he would naturally take it!
Moreover, given the numerous rifts between him and Hu Tianyong, keeping these things would at least be a valuable asset for him.
He forced a smile and said, "Then this old man thanks the Prime Minister!"
As he spoke, Xu Ming waved his hand to Wu Tianyi below: "Someone! Move all these things away."
Wu Tian immediately agreed, waved his hand and summoned a large group of people, who began to move things in a grand manner right under Hu Tianyong's nose.
Seeing that Lan Linxue's plan had succeeded, Qin Kou'er couldn't help but smile even more deeply and calmly.
Hu Tianyong was now burning with rage.
These people actually slapped him in the face right in front of him, without any regard for his feelings. They were asking for it!
These things may seem insignificant, but what difference is there between the Hu family's current situation and having their home ransacked?
That old bastard Xu Ming, he might be the one pulling the strings behind the scenes. What's with all this talk about finding Tuotuo? Why is Tuotuo suddenly involved? This is definitely aimed at him!
Seeing that his daughter was locked in the cold palace and in grave danger because of him, he couldn't wait to cause trouble for him and make him suffer.
How utterly foolish! Did he really think he was afraid of him? All these years, he was just leaving each other a way out; it seems someone didn't want it anymore. Then don't blame him for turning ruthless in the end.
Seeing Hu Tianyong's constantly changing expression, Lan Linxue subtly moved closer to him, fanning herself with her hand and whispering, "Prime Minister, why does it seem like Lord Xu is carrying things with more energy than he is looking for Tuotuo? Don't you think there's something wrong with this? Otherwise, why is Tuotuo coming to your Hu residence without going to anyone else?"
Hu Tianyong immediately turned and gave Lan Linxue a cold look, then said in a cold voice, "I don't know about this matter! But I do know that someone is determined to make sure I don't have a good birthday today!"
After saying this, Hu Tianyong turned and walked out without saying another word.
Lan Linxue watched Hu Tianyong's retreating figure, waving her fan and smiling lazily.
Old man, you're already angry? There's more to come that'll make you angry!
After Xu Ming had arranged everything here, he invited Lan Qingtian and the others to go inside: "Your Highness, this search is still important! We must capture Tuotuo today no matter what!"
Although Lan Qingtian disliked scheming and intrigue, he wasn't stupid. Watching Xu Ming carry away countless valuables, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "Lord Xu, what a thorough search! The culprit hasn't even been caught yet, and you've already found a room full of gold and silver! Impressive! Quite a haul!"
Xu Ming chuckled: "It's all thanks to His Highness's excellent leadership! For the country and the people, for the country and the people!"
Upon hearing this, the people nearby all gave ambiguous smiles, and then followed and walked to the back.
At this point, Hu Tianyong excused himself by saying he wasn't feeling well and didn't go with them. Instead, he sent his second son to search for people.
When they reached the first courtyard at the back, the second young master was about to stop everyone, saying that this was the study, when he heard a commotion inside.
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