Lan Linxue's theory was very sound, so no matter how Qin Kou'er considered it, he denied it outright.
Later, Qin Kou'er couldn't argue with him anymore, so she finally decided that the two of them would go that afternoon.
And it's when the sun is at its brightest, and people are most sleepy.
Following Lan Linxue's instructions, Qin Kou'er donned the uniform of a guard and blended into Shuanghua's group, thus allowing her to enter and exit the palace gates with ease.
From the moment Lan Linxue led Qin Kou'er toward the palace, their latest contest with Lan Shanyang began.
When they were still some distance from the palace gate, Qin Kou'er sensed that something was amiss.
She noticed that there were an unusually large number of guards at the gate today. Moreover, not only Lan Jiayuan was stationed at the city gate, but also the Seventh Prince, Lan Qingtian.
Lan Linxue, of course, saw this situation from afar.
What a scene! It's so jarring!
Lan Linxue whispered to Shuanghua, "Let Kou'er stay back!" and then rode off alone towards the palace gate at full speed.
Before she even reached the door, a group of guards rushed out and blocked Lan Linxue's way.
Lan Jiayuan appeared before Lan Linxue first: "Brother, come down! Today, you need to show your token to enter and exit the city gate!"
"Bullshit!" Lan Linxue cursed from her horse, then pointed her whip at the people below: "Which of these dogs doesn't recognize me? Do they need to see my token? Hurry up and get out of my way, I need to go to the palace to see my father!"
Lan Jiayuan shook his head: "Father said that a token is required to enter and exit the palace. Otherwise, no one can be allowed to pass."
As he spoke, Lan Jiayuan pointed at Lan Linxue with particular smugness: "Especially your subordinates!"
"Why? Why is Father targeting me?"
Lan Linxue really couldn't stand this idea of not letting people live their lives in peace.
"Your father said that only you are allowed to bring outsiders into the palace!" At this moment, Lan Qingtian walked over leisurely, looking at Lan Linxue with a half-smile: "Especially those Miss Qin and Miss Song. There have been two assassination attempts since last night, so we must strictly guard the palace gates today!"
"Seventh Uncle, you're here to guard the palace gate? This is utterly insulting! If I were you, I'd turn around and leave right now!"
Lan Linxue decided to use sowing discord to help herself and Qin Kou'er sneak in.
Lan Qingtian shook his head: "Stop talking nonsense. Go, get all those little bastards behind you over here, I want to see if there are any women disguised as men mixed in!"
Lan Linxue glanced at Lan Jiayuan, then at Lan Qingtian.
He felt deeply that things couldn't continue like this, and he had to resort to some underhanded tactics.
Dismounting, Lan Linxue walked up to Lan Qingtian, cracking her whip, and then beckoned to Lan Jiayuan with her finger.
Lan Jiayuan hated Lan Linxue's half-dead look the most, but seeing that he seemed to have something to say, he had no choice but to go over.
"What are you doing all mysteriously?" Lan Qingtian looked at Lan Linxue with annoyance.
Lan Linxue glanced around to make sure no one else was nearby before speaking in a low, roguish tone, "Qin Kou'er is among my men! I'm taking her to the palace now. I beg my seventh uncle and third brother to do me a favor..."
"dream!"
"no!"
This time, the two of them surprisingly spoke in unison.
Lan Linxue's eyes narrowed immediately, and she looked at Lan Qingtian threateningly, saying, "Seventh Uncle, don't forget, my Kou'er even sent someone to treat Auntie's illness. Do you think she would agree to let Kou'er enter the palace if I sent someone to find Auntie now?"
Before Lan Qingtian could reply, Lan Linxue turned to Lan Jiayuan and said, "Third brother, the fifth brother is weak now. His mother gave him a hard slap. Don't you think now is the best time to seize the crown prince position? I'm crippled anyway, so I definitely have no chance. But if I give you a push, say a few good words to the emperor, and kick the fifth brother a few times, don't you think you'll have a better chance?"
"Lan Linxue! Have you no shame? You'd actually do such a blatant bribe?"
Lan Qingtian stared at his nephew, who was using shamelessness as a bargaining chip, with an utterly hopeless look.
Lan Linxue looked at Lan Qingtian nonchalantly: "Uncle, I'm telling the truth. How am I shameless? I'll make it clear to you today: I must bring Qin Kou'er into the palace now. If you two disagree, I will use every means at my disposal. You know, your nephew doesn't have any other skills, but I'm an expert at causing trouble! If you don't believe me, you can ask the Emperor!"
Lan Jiayuan looked at Lan Linxue and was so angry that he wanted to whip him.
"Lan Jiayuan, you'd better think carefully about what I just said. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! You have power now, and if you don't use it now, it will expire!"
Lan Jiayuan really wanted to beat up Lan Linxue, but he was indeed a little tempted by Lan Linxue's offer.
Lan Jiayuan went to see Lan Qingtian.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Lan Qingtian snapped at Lan Jiayuan, annoyed. "It's your business if you want to release him, but I didn't agree to it!"
Lan Jiayuan fell silent, staring menacingly at Lan Linxue.
Lan Linxue, however, cracked her whip and looked at Lan Qingtian with ease and composure: "Seventh Uncle, what's the big deal about guarding the city gate? Compared to your offspring, it's nothing! Besides, I'm not taking Qin Kou'er in to kill or set fires, so why is that wrong? Do you really want me to invite my aunt over? Fine, I'll send someone over right now!"
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