Chapter 69: Xuanping Hou Mansion Available
When Emperor Defeng saw the fight between brother and sister, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out.
Especially when he saw Xiao Qi being humiliated, he felt even happier.
Xiao Baozhu looked at the table full of delicious food, and without further ado, she urged everyone to start eating.
She picked up a piece of tender beef fillet and put it into her mouth. The smooth taste spread in her mouth. She was so happy that her eyebrows were curved with smiles, and her cheeks were bulging from eating.
“It’s delicious!”
Not a single pound of fat on her body was gained in vain; it was all earned by her own hard work, bite by bite.
Xiao Yanci felt disgusted when he saw the way she ate.
"Are you the reincarnation of a starving ghost? Can't you eat slower?"
Xiao Baozhu retorted, "I am the reincarnation of a starving ghost, and you are the reincarnation of a poor ghost. Let's not look down on each other."
Xiao Yanci: ...
Good brothers and sisters should be neat and tidy.
Because of the presence of the two brothers and sisters, Emperor Defeng ate one more bowl of rice than usual.
They were in harmony, but the atmosphere in Yuxiu Palace was very heavy.
After the court was dismissed, Xiao Yanqing came to pay his respects to Concubine Li. He told her what had happened in the previous court. Concubine Li then sent someone to invite Emperor Defeng to come and have a meal together, hoping to use this opportunity to say a few good words for her son.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Defeng directly refused and instead invited Xiao Yanci to stay for dinner.
They didn't take Xiao Yanci seriously at first. The kingdom of Da Qi could not be handed over to someone who couldn't keep the wealth.
Now, they couldn't help but wonder whether Xiao Yanci's fate of losing money was true or false?
Concubine Li comforted Xiao Yanqing, "My son, don't worry. Xiao Yanci has already offended most of the officials in the court. Even if he achieves merit this time, he will not be popular. He has no chance to compete with you."
Thinking of this, Xiao Yanqing felt a little relieved.
Indeed, Xiao Yanci has a bad temper and is merciless to anyone, and has offended everyone.
On the other hand, I have been deliberately cultivating my reputation for so many years, and I have the most supporters.
But this person is like a fly, flying around in front of me and causing trouble for me from time to time, which is really annoying.
I must find an opportunity to get rid of him so that I won't have any worries.
"You have to assign someone to keep an eye on the shelter as well. You can't let him take all the credit."
A hint of annoyance flashed in Xiao Yanqing's eyes.
Naturally, he wanted to have a share of such a big piece of fat meat, but he never succeeded.
"Xiao Yanci is keeping a close eye on things. My son can't get involved, and he can't do anything else."
Concubine Li pondered for a moment, "Marquis Xuanping's Mansion is available."
Disgust flashed in Xiao Yanqing's eyes.
"The Xuanping Marquis's Mansion is nothing more than a low-ranking family that is not worthy of being mentioned in public. They have made a lot of jokes recently. My son really despises them."
Concubine Li shook her head slowly. "Knowing people and assigning them to positions, recruiting talents regardless of their background, this is the courage a qualified emperor should have. Even if the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion is not up to standard, as long as there are talented people available, we will recruit them."
"Besides, now is the low point for the Marquisate. The olive branch you offer will be more significant, and they will be more devoted to serving you."
Xiao Yanqing seemed to be lost in thought.
Concubine Li continued to persuade him, "Chu Yian is a military commander who made some achievements in the Battle of Xiping. Although he currently holds a mediocre position and is not given much importance, military officers are rare in the court these days. He will rise to prominence sooner or later. Having a loyal military commander under your command will only benefit you."
"As for Zhao Shuning, although she's just a woman, she also made contributions in the battle of Xiping. Her medical skills are personally experienced by my mother. If we use this chess piece well, we can win over all the major families in the capital."
Concubine Li believed that she had some ability to judge people, and she could tell at first glance that Zhao Shuning was a man full of ambition.
I heard that she took the initiative to go to the shelter to help this time and regained her reputation through her own means, which shows that she is not willing to be mediocre.
This is a good thing. As long as she has something to ask for, it will be easy to control and use it for one's own benefit.
After hearing this, Xiao Yanqing's brows completely relaxed.
"Mother is indeed very thoughtful, and it is my son who is narrow-minded."
Concubine Li smiled slightly. "My son has been extremely intelligent since childhood. All you lack is some experience. With mother and your uncle here, they will definitely help you ascend to the throne."
By then, there will be no need to tolerate anyone who is an eyesore.
When Xiao Yanqing thought of that situation, a deep ambition flashed in his eyes.
That night, a mysterious visitor arrived at the Marquis Xuanping's Mansion.
"His Highness the Sixth Prince is eager to seek talented individuals and greatly admires and values your talents. I wonder if you two would be willing to serve His Highness?"
Chu Yian and Zhao Shuning were both stunned by this unexpected surprise.
After a brief moment of stunned silence, the two immediately expressed their delight, "Thank you, Sixth Prince, for your appreciation. I am deeply honored and willing to serve you wholeheartedly!"
The other party showed satisfaction and quickly helped the man up, "Your Highness, having two more generals is like adding wings to a tiger."
"I wonder if His Highness has any instructions?"
The other man stroked his short beard and said, "There's no need to rush anything. You two just need to do your job at the shelter well."
After hearing this, both of them looked thoughtful.
After politely seeing the visitor off, they still couldn't hide their excitement on their faces.
"Great! This is a great opportunity for us to make a contribution."
Now the shelter is a major event that everyone in Shangjing City is paying attention to, and it is also a great opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
The Sixth Prince missed the mark by one move and failed to secure a place in this mission, so he turned around and recruited them. The meaning behind this was clear.
If they want to show up in front of the Sixth Prince, they must work hard to make achievements.
Otherwise, how could they stand out when the Sixth Prince has so many staff and retainers?
But the shelter is now on track, and it is not easy for them to make meritorious deeds. They need to find the right opportunity.
Zhao Shuning mentioned Lu Zhiran casually, and Chu Yian's brows immediately furrowed, and he spoke in a deep voice about what happened in the morning court.
After hearing this, a hint of deep disappointment flashed across Zhao Shuning's eyes.
"I should have guessed it earlier. She has the Emperor as her backer. How could such a small disturbance hurt her in the slightest?"
Chu Yian's good mood was wiped out, replaced by a feeling of inexplicable confusion.
Zhao Shuning added quietly, "It's a good thing that we can see her true face clearly. It's just a pity that she can't get the punishment she deserves despite her ugly face. It's really unfair."
Chu Yian sneered, "Those who do too much evil will eventually perish. She can be proud for a while, but she can't be proud forever. Sooner or later, the emperor will see her true face."
Zhao Shuning felt even more unwilling.
Most men are superficial, and the emperor is no exception. Haven’t there been many emperors who were blinded by lust since ancient times?
Lu Zhiran's face is her greatest asset, and there is no guarantee that the emperor will not always favor her.
"Don't mention her anymore, it's disgusting. We shouldn't get involved in this matter, lest we end up getting into trouble."
After he said this, he saw a flash of calculation in Zhao Shuning's eyes.
Startled for a moment, Chu Yian suddenly grabbed her hand and asked, "Is this matter related to you?"
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