Chapter 223 There is a Gold Mine
Lu Qingyao was a little nervous.
What she fears most now is hearing bad news.
I don't like the feeling of passively waiting...
She asked anxiously: "Brother-in-law, Brother Mu, are you in trouble?"
"Qingyao, don't be anxious..." Yan Huan handed her the teacup, "Drink some tea first and listen to what big brother has to say slowly."
Mu Yunji pondered for a moment, then spoke, "Qingyao, you and Princess Liang have known each other for so long, have you noticed anything wrong?"
It's not that they are judging others by their own standards, but it's just too coincidental.
What's wrong?
Lu Qingyao asked puzzledly: "What did you find out?"
"Not really."
Mu Yunji said with a serious expression, "As far as I know, that horse farm was originally under the name of Prince Liang, and was given by Qin Tongpan. But now, the Princess of Liang has given it to you. Your name is written on the deed, and including the forest and farmland, they are all yours..."
His already stern face now made people feel even more inexplicably nervous.
He continued, "If this were to come to light, you would be the first to be implicated. Worst of all, the rebels would use this to confirm General Lu's guilt. Then... you would be left with no defense..."
The Lu family never had a chance to turn things around.
Lu Qingyao's heart trembled.
How could she not know this truth?
When I first discovered the official silver in the cave, I was both excited and worried.
For this reason, he even suspected Princess Liang and tested her.
Fortunately, she didn't know.
Yan Huan felt inexplicably nervous as he watched the atmosphere unfold. He interrupted, "Brother, don't scare Qingyao. We're here to figure out a solution. Besides, we've collected so much evidence, it's not completely useless."
His elder brother-in-law is really bad at talking. As soon as he comes, he scares people so much that they dare not speak.
No wonder the young lady likes it.
It seems that I have to take him to a brothel to listen to some music after returning to Beijing.
After hearing what Yan Huan said, Lu Qingyao looked at Mu Yunji.
This man was taciturn when he was young, but he talks a lot now.
That's right. I was already worried, and after he said it, I became even more worried.
In addition, the murderous aura of a soldier in him really makes people nervous.
Seeing that Lu Qingyao looked unhappy, Mu Yunji was suddenly at a loss.
I got used to speaking like this in the army and it’s hard to change it for the time being.
Forget it...it's better to say less.
He looked at his brother-in-law, "Master Yan, how about you tell me?"
Just say it.
Yan Huan smiled and continued, "Qingyao, don't worry too much. There will be a way to solve it..."
"Brother, what you meant just now was, do you think there's something wrong with Princess Liang? Or are the Liang prince and his wife also being kept in the dark, being schemed against, and because of some unforeseen circumstances, they gave the horse ranch to you?"
Lu Qingyao shook her head. "Princess Liang probably doesn't know about this. I've had people investigate..."
Lu Qingyao can be sure of this.
She specially took Princess Liang to the horse farm and even to the forest.
From observing her words, actions and demeanor, it can be seen that this is the first time that Princess Liang has been to that place, and she has no idea what is in the depths of the forest.
As for King Liang, he probably doesn't know either.
Princess Liang and Princess Rong'an interrogated all the maids and servants around him, and no one even knew about the existence of the horse farm.
Yan Huan and Mu Yunji exchanged a glance and said, "It's good that you don't know. Our intention is to find a way to get that Lou guy to transfer the government silver. My brother and I will intercept him halfway and catch him red-handed. That way, we can extricate you from this matter."
Lu Qingyao frowned and thought deeply, "Brother-in-law, it might not be easy to get Shopkeeper Lou to transfer the official silver..."
Although Qin Tongpan was taken away, the shopkeeper Lou was no pushover either.
Maybe he was originally Su Wang's man.
Xiuxiu didn't dare to make a sound.
Clenched fists.
If possible, she would like to kill Shopkeeper Lou right now.
Damn it! They are trying to drag my sister and Princess Liang into taking the blame for them. This matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible.
Mu Yunji frowned slightly and warned, "I'm afraid that Judge Qin has realized by now that he's been tricked. Prince Jing can't hold out for much longer. We don't have much time left. We must intercept the military pay without anyone noticing and transport it back to the capital before Prince Su gets the news."
Yan Huan thought for a moment and said, "That's true, so we will release the news in the next few days..."
Lu Qingyao asked: "What news?"
"Just spread the word that there is a gold mine deep in the dense forest of your horse farm, and make that place a hotbed of competition..." Yan Huan said with a smile.
Make Qingyao the biggest victim.
"Good, good, this is a great idea!" Lu Qingyao's eyes lit up, and her mind suddenly became clear.
That's a good idea.
As soon as the news of a gold mine in the forest came out, whether true or false, people would gather there every day, as if countless pairs of eyes were staring at them.
When Shopkeeper Lou gets the news first, he will definitely want to escape, and he will come out in full force to transfer the military pay as quickly as possible.
By then...
Just kill them all at once.
As long as the person and the money were not caught on her territory, it had nothing to do with her.
"Brother-in-law, Brother Mu, let's do this."
"Okay, but I need your cooperation in acting out a scene," Yan Huan said.
Lu Qingyao nodded in agreement and instructed Xiuxiu, "Spread the news as quickly as possible and as far as possible. It would be best if it could reach the capital."
Although Jiangzhou was peaceful under the rule of the Cui family, there were still many bandits and refugees causing chaos in neighboring states and counties.
Lure them all here and catch them all in one fell swoop while Mu Yunji is away, which would be like getting rid of a threat to the people.
This incident could also be used to conceal the truth, and the military pay could be secretly transported back to the capital, catching Prince Su and his party off guard.
Lu Qingyao couldn't wait to ask Xiuxiu to pass on the news, but was stopped by Mu Yunji. He said worriedly, "Qingyao, once this news gets out, your horse farm will inevitably be affected..."
"I know, I will be careful..."
The door creaked open.
Jiang Miaomiao looked very well-behaved and snuggled into her second brother's arms, "Brother, hug me."
Jiang Ziyan looked up at the sky.
Jiang Zifeng lay on the roof, not daring to move. After the people left, he jumped down.
When he looked up, he saw A Niang standing in front of him with a feather duster.
He sank to his knees, "Mother, I won't eavesdrop anymore..."
Lu Qingyao: ...
This kid is quick to admit his mistakes, but he refuses to repent.
He must have learned it from the little girl.
It made it difficult for her to start.
He said with a straight face, "If you make a mistake, you will be punished. You will have to copy Sun Tzu's Art of War twenty times."
Jiang Zifeng: ...
What you fear will come true.
Three days later.
The news that there was a gold mine in the horse farm in the western suburbs of Jiangzhou spread throughout the streets and alleys.
The bandits and robbers near Jiangzhou are ready to make a move.
That's a gold mine.
I heard that someone has been secretly refining gold in the cave there, and they must have produced a lot of gold.
Shopkeeper Lou was riding a horse when he heard the news and almost fell off his horse.
He was so nervous that he was shaking. "Quick...quickly gather everyone and transfer the pay tonight."
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