Luo Lan had already heard something about the lost and recovered silver from the national treasury from Zhang Yuan and the twins. She also knew that Leng Yu would personally escort the silver to the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, so she was sure that Leng Yu would come to find her tonight.
As expected, she guessed it right. She had just changed the medicine in the emperor's IV bottle when there was a knock on the door.
"Princess, the prince is here."
The corners of Luo Lan's mouth rose slightly, she turned calmly, lifted her skirt and walked towards the door.
When she pushed open the door, Leng Yu's tall figure was standing with his back to her, seemingly thinking about something.
She waved to Zhang Yuan and Xiao Tanzi who were about to speak, then quietly came up behind him. Before he noticed, she covered his face with her hands and asked in a delicate voice:
"Guess who I am?"
A warm smile appeared on the corner of Leng Yu's mouth. He placed his hands on those jade hands and placed them on his lips. He closed his eyes and kissed them gently while muttering,
"This voice belongs to none other than my wife Lan'er, whom I think about day and night."
Luo Lan pouted, walked around from behind him to the front, and grumbled like a spoiled child,
"What's the point of letting you guess and getting it right right in one go?"
Seeing that she was a little unhappy, Leng Yu raised his eyebrows and said apologetically:
"Then...how about, do it again?
"No, it's boring. Tell me, are you here to say goodbye to me?"
Leng Yu stepped forward and took her hand. "Can we talk somewhere else? There are too many people here, it's not convenient."
"Let's go to the back garden. I haven't been there for a long time."
"Um."
Leng Yu took her hand and walked towards the back garden.
The night is so beautiful tonight, and the moon is so round. Two people are walking hand in hand on the stone path in the imperial garden, but they have no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery. Their backs look a little lonely against the backdrop of the faint moonlight, and they both have unspeakable reluctance in their hearts.
They came to the creek and sat down together. Luo Lan leaned her head on Leng Yu's shoulder. Although she was very reluctant to leave, she couldn't help but ask:
"Are you going on a long trip tomorrow?"
Leng Yu pursed her lips and nodded reluctantly.
"Well, this time we're escorting a large amount of silver, and there are also many people who need to be resettled. I want to personally escort it and supervise the resettlement of the people. I don't trust others to do it."
Although he knew this would be the answer, Luo Lan still felt a sense of emptiness in his heart.
He must have his reasons for wanting to do this. Luo Lan did not try to dissuade him, but simply nodded.
"Well, how long will it take for you to be back?"
Leng Yu put his hand on her shoulder, holding her in his arms, thought for a while, and replied carefully:
"I'm not sure right now, but I estimate it will take at least one to two years. I'm sorry to trouble you again this time."
Hearing this, Luo Lan's heart sank, but thinking that he was also doing this for the people, he could only nod.
"The last time we were apart was five years. I hope it won't be too long this time. You should go and come back soon."
Leng Yu knew that Lan'er would be unhappy if he left again. He tightened his hand on her shoulder and watched with her the jade-like moonlight shining into the water. He felt indescribable in his heart.
After a long silence, Luo Lan suddenly spoke,
"Eunuch Liu was assassinated."
This sudden remark made Leng Yu's forehead twisted instantly. He pulled Luo Lan up from his shoulders and looked at her in surprise.
"Eunuch Liu was assassinated? When did it happen? Where?"
"Last night, I knew you'd been busy dealing with the national treasury and the disaster victims these past few days, and you were already overwhelmed. So I didn't let Zhang Yuan and the others notify you, lest you worry. But since you're here, I thought I'd still tell you."
"Can you see who they are? Did they try to assassinate the Emperor but failed and therefore wounded Eunuch Liu?"
"No, their target is very clear, that is Eunuch Liu. Moreover, Eunuch Liu has been poisoned by their silver needles and is recovering in the side room next to the Yangxin Palace."
Luo Lan's words made Leng Yu's eyes flash with a few dark glances, and he murmured,
"Why did they want to kill Eunuch Liu? Eunuch Liu is close to the Emperor. He rarely leaves the palace and rarely offends others. The assassins came specifically to target him. Presumably, their ultimate goal is to get the Emperor."
"I thought so too, but why did they leave after stabbing Eunuch Liu? And if they really wanted to assassinate the emperor, they could have brought more people with them. Why only two people? Are they here to test the waters?"
Leng Yu frowned slightly, turned his head, met her eyes, and said with concern:
"Lan'er, I always feel that after I leave, something big will happen. You must be extremely careful. Remember, if something unexpected happens in the palace, you only need to protect yourself. You don't have to worry about anything else. I will take care of it."
"Husband..."
"Don't worry about me. Just do as I say. I have my own ideas."
A determined look suddenly flashed in Leng Yu's deep eyes. He swore to protect his woman and the country of Daning even at his death.
"Okay, I'll follow your instructions."
Luo Lan snuggled into his arms again. The sky was bright as stars, the beauty was as white as jade, and the wind blew her clothes. At this moment, the two of them seemed to be sitting in the vast galaxy.
The moonlight reflected the shadows of the two of them leaning on each other, so harmonious, so beautiful, like a pair of immortal lovers who came to the world...
The next morning, Leng Yu talked with Lin Dong, A Yu, A Hou and others in the tent for a long time. No one knew what they talked about.
Just after the hour of Chen, the order to set off came from outside. Leng Yu patted Ayu and Ahou on the shoulders and looked at them seriously.
"Let's go, the victims are still waiting for us."
Ayu and Ahou nodded heavily, clasped their fists and said:
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, we will definitely fulfill our mission."
He looked at Lin Dong again and said, "Remember my words, and benefit the people. Five years later, I will go to Jiangsu and Zhejiang. I hope you won't let me down then."
Lin Dong swore solemnly and nodded with a determined look, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will do my best to benefit the people and will never let Your Majesty down."
Leng Yu looked at them and nodded.
"It's getting late, let's go."
After saying this, he strode out of the tent.
Outside, the people were looking at him eagerly. When they saw him come out, the crowd, which had just been agitated, suddenly quieted down. He walked up to the crowd and shouted loudly:
"After you go back, you must cooperate with Lord Lin to build our homeland better than before. Do you have confidence?"
"Yes, yes, yes."
The crowd began to boil. These thin-looking people were now in high spirits, completely different from when they came.
Looking at everyone's condition, Leng Yu smiled with relief. These people were the people of Daning Kingdom. The fact that they could be properly resettled also meant that Daning Kingdom's national fortune would be even more prosperous.
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