Chapter 239 Follow him and make trouble
After watching Shuanghua leave, the two of them took their eyes off her for a long time.
Concubine Rou had already calmed down. She looked at Lu Zhiran and asked, "Do you know why Ah Ci went to Xiping?"
Lu Zhiran hesitated for a moment, but still confessed to Concubine Rou.
"His Highness was originally going to Xiping this time. He didn't tell the truth because he was afraid that the Empress would worry."
Concubine Rou had just vaguely guessed it, and now when she heard the exact answer from Lu Zhiran's mouth, she was immediately furious.
"This rebellious son, he even dared to lie to me!"
Lu Zhiran thought, he even dared to lie to the emperor.
Just as he was complaining in his heart, the spearhead was quickly pointed at him, "Why don't you stop it!"
These words contained a hint of anger.
Lu Zhiran did not argue, but simply admitted her fault, "It's all my fault. I should have given Your Highness more advice."
Her attitude was so obedient that Concubine Rou was speechless.
She knew her son's temper well.
What he has decided is something that cannot be changed even by eight oxen. He has no reason to vent his anger on others.
Concubine Rou suppressed her temper and rubbed her brows, "Tell me, what did he go to Xiping for? Was it to look for that kid from the Jiang family?"
Lu Zhiran answered truthfully, "That's one of the reasons. In addition, His Highness also wants to control the epidemic in Xiping and prevent the Qiang Di from attacking again."
Concubine Rou gnashed her teeth in anger. "If that's the case, why doesn't he tell the emperor directly? At least the emperor can send some people to him, and if anything goes wrong, the emperor will cover it."
"Your Highness has already reported this matter to the Emperor, but the Emperor needs to send someone to verify it before making a decision. Your Highness is also worried that the Emperor will not agree to his going to Xiping, so he can only resort to this last resort."
There was another reason. He didn't want Xiao Yanqing to know that he had gone to Xiping and alert the enemy.
Concubine Rou rubbed her brows in anger, "How dare he deceive the emperor? He really has grown in ability."
Lu Zhiran replied cautiously, "Your Highness has already informed the Emperor before leaving, and never said he would not go to Xiping. So, it can't be considered deceiving the Emperor."
Concubine Rou: "...sophistry!"
Lu Zhiran quickly bowed her head and admitted her mistake, "This humble servant did not mean to contradict the Empress, but Your Highness truly cannot bear the guilt of deceiving the Emperor."
Anyway, they refused to admit it and Emperor Defeng could do nothing about it.
Concubine Rou understood and for the sake of her son, she could only help cover it up.
"How many people did he bring with him?"
"I have lent Your Highness more than 700 men. As for how many men Your Highness has, I do not know."
Concubine Rou frowned tightly, "He only has so many people under his command."
There is a limit on the number of soldiers in a prince's household. If the number is exceeded, it will be considered as raising an army.
At this time, a voice echoed from outside the hall, "Don't worry, Auntie. I've lent all the more than 500 men I brought from southern Yunnan to you. They're all skilled fighters and will definitely protect you if you run into danger."
Ye Hanyi strode in.
After hearing her words, Concubine Rou was dumbfounded again.
"You knew about this, too? And you're fooling around with him?"
Lu Zhiran also looked surprised.
Ye Hanyi quickly smiled and pleaded for mercy, "It was only when my cousin asked me to lend him someone that I learned of his plan. I tried to persuade him, but it didn't work. I was afraid he would be in danger, so I couldn't refuse to lend him someone. I was also afraid that you, aunt, would worry, so I kept it a secret."
Concubine Rou was so angry that she reached out and pinched her. Her action seemed very heavy, but when she actually did it, she didn't use any strength at all, it was just like tickling her.
"I thought you were my sweetheart, but it turns out you're on the same side as that guy."
Ye Hanyi took the opportunity to hug her arm and said, "Aunt, I was wrong. I won't dare to do it again next time. Don't worry, my cousin is a lucky man, and he has thousands of skilled soldiers with him. He will be fine."
Concubine Rou's heart was still shrouded in worry.
"Under normal circumstances, nothing would happen, but the current situation in Xiping is not peaceful. If another war breaks out..."
There is an epidemic in Xiping, and Gu Qishan has fallen ill from poisoning. If there are really some villains trying to cause chaos, now is the best time.
Those two men made her feel uneasy.
Ye Hanyi didn't know how to comfort her for a moment.
Lu Zhiran said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about the situation in Xiping. Qiangdi is just a small country, what is there to be afraid of? I have prepared a secret weapon. With it, Qiangdi will definitely be defeated."
Concubine Rou and Ye Hanyi both looked at her, "What is it?"
Lu Zhiran uttered two words softly, "Cannon."
The two were stunned and suspected that they had heard it wrong.
Lu Zhiran concealed Xiao Yanheng's identity and told him about his purchase of artillery.
"I've already sent an official to Lingnan to transport the artillery to Xiping. He's going by water, which will be much faster. Even if fighting breaks out in Xiping again, we'll definitely be able to reach them in time. Furthermore, we should have confidence in His Royal Highness Prince Jin and the Xiping generals. They will definitely not allow the Qiangdi barbarians to set foot on our Great Qi territory."
After hearing what she said, the way Concubine Rou and Ye Hanyi looked at her changed.
Concubine Rou couldn't help but cover her chest, "Millions of taels, you, you said to spend it, and you spent it?"
Lu Zhiran said calmly, "If you don't use silver in your hands, it will be useless. Only when you make the best use of it will the silver have meaning."
Concubine Rou looked at her with mixed feelings.
Ye Hanyi murmured, "How can you spend a fortune on your cousin? How can he be so worthy of this?"
Concubine Rou felt the same way.
He had previously said that he could not save money, so he wanted to find a wealthy princess and live off her.
It was originally a joke, but now she looked at it and it seemed like it really came true.
Isn't her son just a gigolo?
"I bought the cannon not only for the safety of His Highness, but also for the people of Xiping, and even more so for myself. I hope to take this opportunity to make a contribution to the Emperor again."
She spent her money, naturally aiming for a high return.
She is a businesswoman and she always adheres to the principle of profit first.
She said this so frankly, but it did not disgust Concubine Rou and Ye Hanyi. Instead, they felt that she was thoughtful, insightful and open-minded.
"How are you going to claim credit for this matter from the Emperor?"
Lu Zhiran said: "The time is not right yet, let's wait a little longer."
She had just concluded a deal with Xiao Yanheng and hadn't actually seen the cannon yet. It would be a bit too hasty for her to claim credit for it now.
Concubine Rou nodded upon hearing this.
That’s indeed the case.
There is a lot of knowledge involved in seeking credit. If the timing is wrong, not only will you not gain any benefit from the emperor, but you will also get yourself into trouble.
"If there's any news from Xiping, you must tell me immediately. No matter what the news is, don't hide it."
Her tone was unusually serious, and Lu Zhiran didn't dare to be perfunctory, so she nodded quickly.
Concubine Rou looked a little tired, so she waved her hand and asked the two men to leave.
Jinse stepped forward and gently held Concubine Rou's hand. "Your Highness, don't worry. Your Highness is blessed with great fortune. Nothing will happen to him."
Finally, he lowered his voice and said, "General Zhenxi is also a blessed man. He will surely be able to turn danger into safety and overcome danger."
Concubine Rou's eyes were somewhat empty, and she nodded slightly.
Lu Zhiran and Ye Hanyi walked out together. She didn't see the letter, so she asked about the situation in Xiping. Lu Zhiran answered truthfully.
A hint of doubt appeared in Ye Hanyi's eyes. "Yan Luo Xiao? This is a holy product for detoxification. How could my aunt have it?"
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