Chapter 380 Zhao Lingmeng gives Huaishu advice
Everyone present was listening and thinking, waiting for Zhao Lingmeng to finish her thoughts.
The Left Prime Minister, Lord Cai, who was standing nearby, was the first to raise a question, "Is it possible that the Emperor of Longling simply wants territorial integrity?"
Zhao Lingmeng didn't deny this possibility and nodded in agreement. "But if the cost of taking back the two empty cities is too high, most people would definitely delay and then send troops to take them directly. I just think they are a bit determined to take them back at all costs, which is very suspicious!"
I feel like I’m afraid if it drags on for too long, we might discover something.”
After listening to Princess Funing's explanation, the Left Prime Minister, Lord Cai, nodded thoughtfully. He thought about the performance of the Longling Kingdom's delegation today, and he did feel anxious and willing to pay any price.
Lord Cai bowed to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I think the two princesses' considerations are very reasonable. We should send someone to investigate immediately. The Longling Kingdom delegation should also send someone to supervise. It would be even better if we could eavesdrop directly."
Seeing that several ministers agreed with Fu Ning's statement, the emperor became even more excited: "I have already sent people to investigate. Remember to keep it secret. Fu Ning and Huai Shu did a great job this time. Until the investigation is complete, try to delay the Long Ling Kingdom's delegation!"
"Yes..." Everyone responded seriously.
Zhao Lingmeng had already guessed who the emperor had sent to conduct an on-site inspection of the border. She suspected it would be the secret guards. Although the border between the two countries still had a large number of garrisons and generals, the emperor would not trust anyone other than his trusted generals when it came to matters like iron ore.
Zhao Lingmeng had already expressed her speculation, and the subsequent matters were no longer her responsibility. There were many old foxes around the emperor! As long as the direction was right, no one could take advantage of Jingguo.
Moreover, those who are really into politics have many more tricks than those who just changed their careers, so she doesn't need to worry about anything.
The emperor asked everyone to go back, and Zhao Lingmeng led her people leisurely towards her carriage.
Before Zhao Lingmeng had taken a few steps, Huaishu caught up with her. He followed her and looked at her hesitantly, as if he wanted to say something.
Finally, Zhao Lingmeng, considering Huaishu hadn't provoked her today, kindly asked, "What else do you want to talk to me about?"
Huaishu looked around and nodded when he saw that there were not many people around.
Zhao Lingmeng looked at Huaishu like this and frowned helplessly, "Then let's get in the carriage and talk while we go, okay?"
When Huaishu heard what Funing said, he nodded quickly and followed Zhao Lingmeng into her carriage.
Zhao Lingmeng guessed that Huaishu might want to talk about something private, so she sent everyone around her to sit in Huaishu's carriage. So there were only Huaishu and Zhao Lingmeng in the carriage, of course, the guards and coachman outside were definitely not counted.
After Zhao Lingmeng and Huaishu sat down face to face in the carriage, they waited for it to start.
Zhao Lingmeng took out a bag of wild boar jerky from the secret compartment of the carriage and chewed it slowly.
Princess Huaishu also took one and started chewing it without hesitation.
Zhao Lingmeng pursed his lips when he saw this. "Tell me! What do you want from me?"
"I'll give you a chance to repay my favor, do you want it?" Huaishu looked at Zhao Lingmeng while chewing on the beef jerky that could break her teeth.
Zhao Lingmeng didn't seem surprised. If she could return it, she would definitely want to return it as soon as possible: "Tell me about it!"
Princess Huaishu had expected Funing to be surprised by this request, but she didn't expect her to actually let him speak without blinking: "So straightforward! Have you found the spy in your mansion?"
"Not really, I'm still investigating. I could return the favor first! It's fake news anyway, so I can just find a way to double it back!"
Zhao Lingmeng felt that this news must be true. After all, smart people would know the consequences of lying to smart people.
After hearing what Zhao Lingmeng said, Princess Huaishu gave Zhao Lingmeng a look that said, "You are so powerful."
But then Princess Huaishu began to gnaw on the dried meat silently, looking as if she was reluctant to speak.
Zhao Lingmeng saw that the guy across from her looked like he was having trouble speaking, and she was speechless. She still wanted to return the favor, so she took the initiative to break the atmosphere: "Just say it directly! And there are times when Princess Huaishu is so shy."
Hearing this, Huaishu gritted her teeth and said directly: "I'm getting older, and I want a child!"
Zhao Lingmeng was nearly beaten to death by the meat. After she recovered, she looked at Huaishu in surprise: "What? If you want a child, you should ask your husband for help?"
Princess Huaishu didn't say anything, just stared at Zhao Lingmeng.
Zhao Lingmeng calmed down and thought about it, then asked tentatively: "You don't want the child of the fifth prince of Nangan Kingdom?"
Huaishu nodded slowly, a bit rational yet a bit sad: "My son-in-law's child has a limited future! If someone is afraid of him in the future, whether he can live a stable life is another matter, not to mention whether he has a future or not. Why give birth to such a child?"
Zhao Lingmeng thought about it and realized that it was indeed what Huaishu thought. The child had the blood of two countries. Once the relationship between the two countries collapsed, it would be difficult for the child not to be exploited and harmed.
Zhao Lingmeng probed again: "Do you want me to give you some advice?"
Princess Huaishu rolled her eyes at Zhao Lingmeng and said, "Why else would I come to you? And why would I even ask for a favor?"
Zhao Lingmeng understood Huaishu's needs, and she was no longer anxious. In her previous life, during that open-minded era, she had many ideas!
"I can give you advice, but I won't take responsibility for this carriage, and I won't be responsible for your subsequent affairs. It's up to you whether you want to use the advice or not!"
Huaishu looked at Zhao Lingmeng happily, her happiness visible to the naked eye, not even gnawing on the dried meat: "I really didn't ask the wrong person, tell me quickly! I promise that this carriage and this idea have nothing to do with you."
Zhao Lingmeng was really hungry at this time. She had only eaten some snacks and fruits that day and didn't even dare to drink more water, for fear that she would have to go to the toilet in the middle of the meal and cause some trouble.
So she gnawed on some dried meat while mumbling, "I have two ideas. The first is that you let the fifth prince of Nangan Kingdom have a few more children outside, and then you catch the adulterer and clear the name of the injustice. Since the two countries are allied, you can't always be the one to suffer the loss! Then you can keep a concubine or something, and having a child will be normal.
The second method is even simpler and more brutal. If you get pregnant, they will directly frame your prince consort. However, you need to inform your father and brother in advance about this method, otherwise it will be meaningless.
There are only two options, you choose! "
Huaishu was stunned after hearing Zhao Lingmeng's idea. She was very satisfied with both ideas. No matter how capable she was, she had been raised on the Three Obediences and Four Virtues. She had never imagined such a thing. This was the truth of a bystander.
"Thank you very much! I admit that I have repaid this favor." After saying this, Huaishu bowed to Zhao Lingmeng, asked the carriage to stop, and left.
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