"If I could control this king, I wouldn't look for you."
Leng Zian grabbed the water cup on the table like a deflated balloon and wanted to drink some water, but found that there was no water in the cup. He put it down in dismay and roared in anger again:
"That kid's personality is just like mine, damn! He's as stubborn as a donkey. If he doesn't willingly come into the palace with me, what good will it do if I kidnap him? Wouldn't he become a laughingstock?"
This prince who dominated a region seemed extremely helpless in this matter.
After saying this, he sighed deeply and continued:
"Tell me what you want me to do. I'll agree to any condition you have."
He seemed to have made a great decision before saying this. Luo Lan's eyebrows flickered, and an indescribable joy suddenly appeared in his eyes.
She glanced at Leng Yu, winked playfully, then pursed her lips in embarrassment and said:
"This is a very difficult matter. Just like the Emperor's uncle said, Xiaozhi is as stubborn as a donkey. However, he is a man of justice and will not tolerate any blackmail. So I think that if the Emperor's uncle can just promise me one thing, I will have a reason to persuade him."
Hearing this, Leng Zian replied impatiently:
"As long as I can convince him, I can say not just one thing, but a hundred things."
Hearing this, Luo Lan's pupils suddenly lit up with joy, his eyes flickered a few times, and he said directly:
"As long as the uncle promises me that he will not be an enemy of the emperor and will not collude with the Wu family, I will have a reason to convince Xiaozhi."
"presumptuous."
Her words immediately made Leng Zian's face turn red with anger. After all, these two things were what he felt most guilty about. He thought he had done it perfectly, but now that she pointed it out to him in person, how could he not be angry?
He looked at Luo Lan and shouted sternly:
"What do you mean by this? I, Leng Zi'an, have kept my promise and haven't set foot in the capital for twenty years. Am I not loyal enough to the emperor? The Wu family father and son are loyal ministers. How can I be considered colluding with them by getting closer to them?"
Luo Lan's face was serious, and he replied without fear:
"Who in the court doesn't know the ambitions of the Wu family father and son? If they weren't interested in benefiting you, your uncle, why would they be so close to you? Wu Hong has visited your Zhennan Palace many times, and his intentions are obvious. Do you think others don't know?"
Every word she said was as sharp as a needle, making Leng Zian tremble with fear.
He frowned and looked at her, then spoke word by word:
"Why do you suspect the Wu family?"
"Oh!"
Luo Lan snorted coldly, turned around and glanced at Leng Yu, and saw that his face was calm and he didn't seem to have any intention of stopping her from talking, so she continued:
"You don't know that Leng Yun caused my husband to be paralyzed in bed for three years? During that time, assassins came to kill him many times but failed. My husband was set up at every turn on his way back to the capital from Ningguta. Was it an accident that he almost died? No one is stupid. Why did the emperor only confine Leng Yun to house arrest for a year? It was because of the power held by the Wu family father and son. You should have known the purpose of the Wu family father and son in trying to win you over. If I were you, I would just be content to be the Prince of Zhennan and dominate the area. Why would I get involved in this court dispute? In the end, I would be charged with attempting to start a rebellion. Do you think that with Xiaozhi's personality, based on this incident alone, he would recognize you as his father?"
Her words made tiny beads of sweat appear on Leng Zian's forehead. He thought that the emperor knew nothing about the behavior of the Wu father and son. The Wu father and son also promised him that after he achieved great things in the future, they would share half of the territory of Daning Kingdom with him. However, if this matter became known to everyone, it would be difficult for him to succeed.
Besides, he would agree to conspire with the father and son of the Wu family before because he thought he would never have an heir in this life. He was extremely disappointed with life and was used to a peaceful life. He wanted to find something exciting to do and wash away the shame of the emperor who forbade him to set foot in the capital for twenty years.
But now I suddenly have a son. If I do something that makes my son look down on me, it would be a waste of time.
Thinking of this, he closed his eyes and pondered for a while. His brows tightened slightly, he breathed a sigh of relief, and slowly opened his eyes. He seemed to be relieved and said slowly:
"Okay, I promise you."
Hearing this, Luo Lan felt ecstatic. She glanced at Leng Yu, and the joy on her face was beyond words. Leng Yu was naturally overjoyed. He did not expect that Luo Lan could persuade this stubborn uncle with just a few words.
So he hurriedly shouted to the people outside:
"Someone, bring tea."
Luo Lan also stood up at the right time and bowed softly to Leng Zian:
"Since the emperor's uncle has agreed to this matter, I will go find Xiaozhi. Please wait for a moment."
Leng Zian waved his hands hurriedly, "Go quickly, and convince him to go with me to the palace to pay homage to the emperor and the ancestors of the Leng family."
Luo Lan nodded, lifted her skirt and walked out the door, quickly walking towards Liu Mei's room.
This matter was of great importance, so she did not dare to neglect it.
When she arrived at Liu Mei's room, she saw Xiao Zhi leaning against the door, staring blankly.
"Xiaozhi."
Luo Lan called out softly, and Xiao Zhi's expression was instantly pulled back to normal. When he saw her, he smiled, showing a row of neat little teeth, and walked quickly towards her.
"Sister, why are you here?"
Luo Lan stepped forward and touched his head, smiling and whispering:
"Today is the first day of the new year. Why do you look unhappy? Talk to your sister. Why is that?"
Xiao Zhi pursed his lips and sighed helplessly, "Sister, before, when I saw other children with fathers, I was particularly envious. I really wished I could have a father too. But now that I really have one, I don't dare call him. I feel so far away from him. He looks so fierce and he's not nice to my mother. I don't know what to do."
After hearing her say this, Luo Lan touched his little head, then took his hand and said softly:
"Let's go, sister has something to tell you."
Xiaozhi nodded heavily and followed her into the house.
Liu Mei had just finished making the bed and hurried over to greet her when she saw her come in.
"Princess, why are you here so early in the morning? I heard you have to go to the palace today?"
"Yeah, come and see you guys."
Luo Lan sat directly on the couch, pointed to the seat beside him and said to Liu Mei:
"Sit down."
Liu Mei shook her head directly, "Princess, please sit down. I can stand."
Luo Lan gave a helpless smile. "Please sit down. Whether you accept the King of Zhennan or not, it's a fact that Xiaozhi is his son. So I have to call you the Imperial Aunt. It's not right for the elders to stand while the younger ones sit."
After saying this, she was about to stand up. Seeing this, Liu Mei hurried forward to support her, "Princess, please don't move. I'll sit down."
Seeing this, Luo Lan sat up straight again and motioned Xiao Zhi to sit on the round stool beside her, then she said softly:
"I came here today to tell you two things. Whether you agree or not, please listen to me."
Seeing her expression suddenly become serious, Xiao Zhi and Liu Mei did not dare to underestimate her. They quickly sat up straight, looked at her solemnly, and waited for her to speak.
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