In fact, the matter of Anxiang Tower has long been under the control of the emperor.
Qianyuwei reported to the emperor half a month ago that some remnants of the previous dynasty used brothels to get close to court officials in an attempt to find out the court's confidential matters.
As for why it has been kept secret, the purpose is to play the long game and catch the big fish.
Anxianglou is just an intelligence base. What really needs to be eradicated is the mastermind hidden in the deepest part.
At this time, the Li people in the west were in rebellion, the army at Xiqinguan was in disarray, and was on the verge of collapse.
This matter has not been made public to avoid disturbing the people.
The emperor urgently recalled Lu Ren, who was guarding Beiyang Pass, and wanted to send him to lead troops to fight against the Li people and recapture Xiqin Pass.
However, Qianyuwei reported that Lu Ren's brother Lu Jin actually appeared in Anxiang Tower.
Considering that Lu Ren's father was wrongly framed by the previous emperor and his blood was spilled in the prison to test his loyalty, and the fact that the word "Ren" really makes people think about it, the emperor couldn't help but become suspicious.
He immediately ordered the Dali Temple to capture Lu Jin, hoping to test Lu Ren's reaction.
Later, Wen Yu came to ask for the imperial edict, and the emperor just went along with it.
Lin Yuzhi's colleagues acted according to his orders, claiming to be helping but actually monitoring him.
When Lu Ren reported the Anxiang Tower case to the emperor, every word of his secret investigation was true without any concealment. It was no different from what the Qianyuwei had investigated, which slightly dispelled the emperor's suspicion.
Lin Yuzhi's answer gave the emperor a reassurance, and his expression involuntarily relaxed.
"From what I have seen, General Lu has done nothing wrong and his loyalty is evident. In the battle of Xiqianguan, only General Lu is qualified to take on the task."
The emperor nodded upon hearing this, very satisfied: "Just as the Prime Minister said, send Lu Ren to lead the troops to recapture Xiqinguan."
As soon as these words were spoken, the emperor's biggest worry was completely eliminated.
If Lu Ren is really found out to be involved with the remnants of the previous dynasty, no one will be able to take back Xiqin Pass and it will be lost.
But Lu Ren did not let him down.
After the haze in his heart dissipated, the emperor was in a good mood and became interested in matchmaking.
"What my sister and I said is true. How about granting you a marriage with Miss Ling?"
The Prime Minister frowned slightly, lifted his robe and knelt down: "Thank you very much, Your Majesty, for your kindness, but Miss Ling and I are old friends, not lovers. Please take back your order."
"Oh? Are you serious?" The emperor was slightly surprised. "I thought..."
He waved his hand, it was just a casual question, "Whatever."
At this time, Wen Yu, who had just left the hall, stood at the bottom of the stairs, with snowflakes fluttering in the air.
She slowly turned her head to look at the crimson palace door and smiled gently.
"Princess, what are you looking at?" Liu Chun was holding an umbrella and felt that the princess's eyes were a little strange. She didn't understand.
Wen Yu withdrew her gaze and got on the carriage leisurely.
Only after he lay down and found a comfortable position did he speak: "I saw that the palace gate was really high and intimidating, as if it would eat people. I felt so small when I got close to it."
Liu Chun smiled and said, "You are the eldest princess, how can you be so insignificant?"
"Yeah." Wen Yu closed her eyes and smiled, "I'm the straw bag princess."
Liu Chun looked a little sad: "Princess, don't mind the rumors outside..."
"I don't care. I examine myself three times a day: Have I eaten well? Have I drunk well? Have I slept well? And is there a handsome guy?"
Liuchun: ...
Wen Yu said: "Do you know that stupid people have good fortune? Sometimes stupidity can also be a talisman."
Liuchun was a little confused.
Wen Yu didn't say anything more. She held the hand warmer, her eyes sparkling, and said, "Let's go to the general's mansion."
The carriage turned around.
When Lu Ren heard the doorman report that the princess was looking for him, his scalp instantly felt numb and his ears even started to heat up uncontrollably. It was just as he expected.
It's finally here.
Lu Jin, who was practicing calligraphy, looked up and was very surprised: "Princess? Is she the fairy sister I saw in the prison?"
Lu Ren moved his fingertips when he heard this, but did not answer his question. Instead, he took Lu Jin directly to the front hall.
"Brother, walk slower! I can't keep up!"
At this moment, in the front hall, Wen Yu was leisurely drinking hot tea and looking around at the decoration of the general's mansion.
It was completely different from her princess mansion. To put it nicely, it was cold and solemn. To put it bluntly, it was bare and had nothing. It seemed that she had no requirements for the living environment.
When Wen Yu raised her eyes again, she saw Lu Ren walking towards her quickly.
Behind him was a little kid who was jogging and panting heavily.
It was Lu Jin who was acquitted not long ago.
When he saw Wen Yu, his eyes lit up and he blurted out, "Fairy sister."
Before Wen Yu could react, Lu Ren frowned and said, "How dare you."
Then he led Lu Jin to pay his respects and said, "Your humble servant greets the eldest princess. May the eldest princess be blessed with good health."
Wen Yu paused holding the teacup and blinked.
Seeing him paying respect in a serious manner, with a hint of alienation in his eyes, Wen Yu held up her chin and said, "Lu Ren, you've been fighting for three days, and you're already tearing the tiles off the roof? Are you starting to act like a general in front of me again?"
Lu Ren: ...
"I dare not."
Wen Yu didn't waste any words and got straight to the point: "I came to see you. Do you know why? I helped you get your brother out. I did what I promised you. Now it's your turn."
Wen Yu's words were not clear, and only Lu Ren present understood what she meant.
Lu Jin stood aside, confused, but he understood one thing.
It was the eldest princess who helped him get out of the prison.
His brother also said that he had help from a noble person.
So he knelt down and said, "I, Lu Jin, would like to thank the princess for saving me."
Wen Yu asked him to stand up and said with a smile: "No need to thank me, I didn't save you for nothing."
Then he looked at Lu Ren and said, "General Lu, what do you say? Give me a rule? Are you going with me, or are you going with me? Or are you going with me?"
Lu Ren: ...
Wen Yu stood up and walked in front of Lu Ren, only to see him lowering his eyes, as if he was evasive.
"General Lu, it's done now. You don't want to deny your debt, do you? Are you so irresponsible to me?"
As Wen Yu spoke, she gently pressed her right palm on Lu Ren's heart, feeling the strong beating of his heart.
She tapped her fingertips and teased, "Are you teasing me?"
Lu Ren took two steps back, lowered his eyes, and said, "I dare not."
"Don't dare? From the beginning to the end, apart from the formalities, I dare not."
Wen Yu raised her eyebrows, and her fingertips slid along his heart and brushed his Adam's apple.
Finally, he raised Lu Ren's chin and said, "I think you are learning to swim in a cesspool. You are not afraid of death."
Lu Ren: ...
Lu Jin on the side: ...Ah?
Lu Ren lowered his eyelashes, and when his chin was raised, his eyes inevitably met Wen Yu.
His Adam's apple rolled, and he tilted his head slightly, his chin leaving Wen Yu's fingertips.
He stared at Wen Yu closely. At that moment, his eyes were not respectful at all, but even had a hint of aggression, becoming deep.
"Is the princess serious?"
The voice was muffled, like a puzzlement, but also like a test.
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