Chapter 81: Being Frank
Meng Qining was afraid that she would take the opportunity to run away, so he quickly said, "Third wife, this person..."
Lu Qiaoxiao hung his sword at his waist and walked out without looking back, saying, "She will stay here. The mansion will prepare a room for her today."
She was nervous. If it was Boss Gu's turn to send someone to look for her in a hurry, it must be something important, so she didn't dare to delay for a moment.
Boss Gu was pacing back and forth outside the Prime Minister's Residence. He caught sight of a familiar figure and hurried forward, "Commander-in-Chief! Someone's coming from the palace. Please go back and receive the imperial edict!"
"What decree?" Lu Qiaoxiao frowned. How could such a small place as the Patrol Office attract the attention of the emperor?
Unless - it is because counterfeit money is circulating in the market and has attracted the attention of the court.
A fast horse returned to the patrol station, and it was Eunuch Wang who served the emperor, who came with a golden scroll in his hand.
There was also an acquaintance, who was holding a folding fan and looking at her with a smile.
Wei Ran was wearing an official robe today, showing a bit of the majestic temperament of a royal noble.
How could this be the timid and introverted prince from before?
Lu Qiaoxiao was even more certain of her guess, but she didn't dare to be negligent. "Eunuch Wang, thank you for coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you."
Eunuch Wang was a perceptive man. He quickly helped Lu Qiaoxiao up and said with a smile, "Commander Lu, what are you talking about? The matter you are investigating has received the attention of the emperor. If you can handle it successfully, promotion and honorific titles are just around the corner."
"Then I will have to rely on your blessing."
Lu Qiaoxiao didn't fully understand the meaning of the words, but she had a vague guess.
"I wonder what you are talking about, sir?"
Eunuch Wang smiled meaningfully, "The Emperor has recently taken notice of the counterfeit money case and has ordered the Commander to investigate and handle it strictly, and has asked His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince to work with the Commander to handle the case."
It’s more like coordination or supervision.
Lu Qiaoxiao carefully accepted the order, thanked Eunuch Wang, and stuffed some silver into his pocket as per the rules.
After seeing off Eunuch Wang, Lu Qiaoxiao found that Wei Ran was standing there motionless, looking at her with a smile.
"Your Highness the Fifth Prince, do you have any other instructions?" Lu Qiaoxiao looked at him with a gloomy and uncertain look.
Ever since he made the risky move of sacrificing his arm to save his brother during the last hunt, he has returned to the emperor's sight.
Wei Junming is now at the age of knowing the destiny, and his health is often not good, so he attaches great importance to brotherly love.
Wei Ran walked closer to her step by step, his eyes turning slightly, "Commander Lu, we are now in the same boat. We must work together to solve the case."
"I dare not neglect it." Lu Qiaoxiao responded calmly.
According to the memories of his previous life, Wei Ran was badly bullied by his two brothers, especially Prince Pingyang. If he could be used well, he would be able to help Shen Yuheng clear the obstacles in the court.
"Ran... I wish Commander Lu a rapid rise." He suddenly leaned over, his voice low and chilling.
Lu Qiaoxiao didn't expect him to approach suddenly. A burst of elegant fragrance of pear blossoms filled her nose, and she just caught a glimpse of the man's cunning eyes.
Lu Qiaoxiao was shocked. This man's actions were too frivolous. She frowned and was about to say a few more words when the voice of Boss Gu was heard outside the yard.
"Commander! Prime Minister Shen is here!"
When this voice came out, Lu Qiaoxiao's brows relaxed a little, but she was still wondering in her heart: How come this person has time to come here now?
Without paying attention to Wei Ran standing beside him, Lu Qiaoxiao walked quickly towards the door.
"Commander Lu, it's not a good idea to leave the people you are investigating the case with here." A faint voice came from behind.
Lu Qiaoxiao cursed his ancestors in his heart, and turned back helplessly: "Your Highness the Fifth Prince, I will come to discuss the case with you later."
As she stepped out of the door, she saw a silver-white figure. Shen Yuheng was not wearing court clothes today. The silver brocade tied around his body looked like he was covered with a layer of bright moon in the sunlight, and his lacquer-colored eyes looked even more noble and outstanding.
"Heng." Lu Qiaoxiao lowered his voice slightly and rushed in front of him, a smile on his face: "Why are you here?"
She was still worried, wondering if this man knew that she was arranging a concubine for him.
Would he think she was too controlling and never asked about his preferences?
Sure enough, when Lu Qiaoxiao raised his eyes, he saw that Shen Yuheng's face was slightly stiff, and there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"Aheng, I--" She followed Shen Yuheng's gaze guiltily, but saw Wei Ran walking towards them with a smile on his lips.
"Mr. Chen, good job." He just laughed so frivolously without knowing the consequences. No matter how you looked at it, it seemed that his tone was somewhat sarcastic.
For some reason, Lu Qiaoxiao felt that Shen Yuheng's eyes became increasingly gloomy. The next moment, her palm was grabbed by a strong force, and his fingers naturally passed through her fingers and interlocked with hers.
At this moment, Shen Yuheng looked at Wei Ran with a sharp gaze. He said calmly, "His Highness the Fifth Prince, how are you?"
Wei Ran caught a glimpse of the tightly clasped hands, his gaze narrowed slightly before returning to the two of them. "Prime Minister Chen, my father has ordered me to assist in the counterfeit money case. I've come to meet Commander Lu so we can work together in the future."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present felt strange, and Shen Yuheng's face became even uglier.
Lu Qiaoxiao quickly stepped out to smooth things over: "Your Highness, I have some things to take care of first. I'll have someone sort out the files and send them to you."
Wei Ran smiled considerately and said, "It just so happens that I have some things to do, so I will stay at the patrol office to read the files and wait for the commander to come back to discuss it in detail."
Lu Qiaoxiao could feel the creepy chill emanating from the man beside her, and her hands were clenched tightly.
Lu Qiaoxiao vaguely guessed why the man was so angry.
Perhaps it was because he felt that the fifth prince was a scheming person, who had been low-key before, but suddenly emerged in the court, which made this powerful official unhappy.
Because the situation was out of control, Shen Yuheng happened to be a man with a strong desire for control. His style of doing things was to plan ten steps ahead before taking one step.
Lu Qiaoxiao took a deep breath and decided to ask the question she had been hesitating and thinking about for a long time. She squeezed his palm gently like a spoiled child, "Ah Heng, Princess Mingzhu's return to the court has something to do with you, right?"
Shen Yuheng's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but he heard the person in front of him continue to speak clearly: "I had this feeling the last time Princess Mingzhu came back. I was inexplicably promoted to the position of Commander of the Patrol Department. I'm afraid it was also Princess Mingzhu's work."
"Once this is confirmed, in the eyes of others, you and I will truly be one as husband and wife."
The man sighed softly, his expression somewhat complicated: "Madam is extremely intelligent, I am ashamed to say that I am not as good as her."
He knew her shrewd mind and thought she might be able to guess something based on what happened before, but he didn't expect her to say it at this time.
but--
That's good, this way, the two of them can be truly honest with each other.
Thinking of this, Shen Yuheng felt a little more pleased.
"Aheng, you come here at this time, I'm afraid you have something to tell me?" Lu Qiaoxiao looked at him with a hint of pride in his eyes and raised his chin.
"I'll take you somewhere." Shen Yuheng looked at the lively face, and the coldness in his eyes had long disappeared.
Holding her soft palm, the air was filled with the sweetness of apricot blossoms, and Shen Yuheng's steps became lighter.
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