Chapter 192 This Woman Cannot Stay Any Longer
Xiao Yanci drank a lot of wine, and the dry cough in his throat was relieved.
He got straight to the point, "I met that man. He's one of Ah Sheng's men. What he said is basically the same as what you heard in the letter. Besides that, he also brought back another crucial clue."
"A Sheng was attacked by a man in black, which is why he is missing. At that time, this token fell from his body."
He took the thing out of his arms. Lu Zhiran looked at the token and felt that it was ordinary, and did not recognize anything unusual.
"Is there something wrong with this token?"
Xiao Yanci's eyes darkened. "My Sixth Brother secretly maintains a team of escorts. They ostensibly run escort missions for business, but in reality, they're all trying to eliminate dissidents. This token is the team's symbol."
Lu Zhiran's expression also changed.
The Sixth Prince actually got involved in this matter.
But on second thought, I felt that everything made sense.
Jiang Nansheng is Xiao Yanci's person, so Xiao Yanqing naturally doesn't want her to make any contributions in Xiping, so he wants to get rid of her as soon as possible.
"Should we report this to the Emperor?"
Xiao Yanci nodded and then shook his head, "I will report it, but if there is insufficient evidence, I can only keep it to myself."
Lu Zhiran understood after a moment's thought.
The situation in Xiping is different. This matter concerns the fate of the country and cannot be concealed.
But the part about Xiao Yanqing cannot be said, at least not at this time.
A token alone would not explain anything. Instead, it would alert the enemy and make Xiao Yanqing more vigilant.
"Your Highness, is there anything I can help you with?"
Xiao Yanci didn't mince words. "Yes. I will go to Xiping in person and need a group of people and supplies."
He would report the matter of Xiping to his father as soon as possible, but his father would not believe it based on one side of the story and would definitely send someone to verify it.
This back and forth will inevitably delay a lot of time. The situation in Xiping is not optimistic and cannot withstand such delay.
In addition, Xiao Yanqing deliberately sent people to intercept Xiping's news. He was afraid that the guy had big plans, so he had to be prepared for the worst.
Although he has people under his command, it is not enough.
Lu Zhiran was shocked. "You're going there in person? The Emperor and Concubine Rou will definitely not agree."
Xiao Yanci said as a matter of course, "Then just don't let them know."
Lu Zhiran: ...
That does make sense, but...
"Your Highness, this matter is too risky. Please reconsider. You have said before that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. There is no need for you to take this risk yourself."
Xiao Yanci's eyes were filled with a hint of smile, "Are you worried about me?"
Lu Zhiran nodded seriously, "Of course."
All my bets are on him. If something happens to him, all my plans will be ruined.
Xiao Yanci's eyes became more enthusiastic.
"Don't worry, I will come back to marry you. I won't die."
Lu Zhiran's mind was full of great ambitions. When she heard his words suddenly and met his burning gaze, her heart paused slightly, and a strange feeling flowed through her body.
She quickly collected her thoughts and asked, "Your Highness, please take a look. Are these supplies enough?"
She took out a list and handed it to Xiao Yanci.
After reading it, Xiao Yanci was surprised.
"Have you been prepared for this?"
"It wasn't that early. It was only after Your Highness left last time that I sent someone to procure them. It will take at least a month for all these supplies to be transported to Xiping."
Xiao Yanci looked at her with even more burning eyes.
She always managed to arrange things so thoroughly in advance, which always impressed him.
"I will send Lin Xiao to gather manpower. I am not sure how many skilled men he has, so I can only do my best to arrange for Your Highness."
Xiao Yanci looked at her deeply, "Thank you."
Lu Zhiran shook her head. "Between you and me, there's no need to thank me. Your Highness's safe return will be the best thank you."
Xiao Yanci couldn't help but grabbed her hand. Lu Zhiran subconsciously wanted to pull back, but his strength was too great, and the slightly rough touch made her palm slightly painful. His eyes were too burning, making Lu Zhiran dare not move.
"Okay, I will return safely."
Xiao Yanci just held her hand and looked at her motionlessly, and a strange atmosphere arose between the two of them.
Lu Zhiran felt uncomfortable when he looked at her, and her ears unconsciously turned slightly red.
She pulled her hand back and quickly got to the point.
"Well, Your Highness, I have something important to discuss with you."
Xiao Yanci felt the emptiness in his palm and withdrew his hand regretfully. "From now on, you don't need to use honorifics in front of me. How you behave in front of Baozhu, you should behave in front of me."
She readily changed her tone, "I have a guess. The Sixth Prince's involvement in Xiping's affairs may have something to do with Zhao Shuning."
He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why do you think so?"
In order to hide the unnatural look on her face, Lu Zhiran subconsciously reached out and lifted her hair, but she didn't know that this action added a different kind of charm to her in the eyes of the man.
"I don't have any clear evidence, it's just speculation. If I had to give a reason, it would probably be my intuition."
It was indeed ridiculous to use intuition as an excuse, but since the person who said it was Lu Zhiran, Xiao Yanci felt that it was perfectly reasonable.
Even her intuition was always right.
A murderous intent flashed in his eyes, "This woman cannot be kept any longer."
"I know a secret that may be used to deal with Zhao Shuning."
She told Xiao Yanci the secret, and after hearing it, a look of disbelief flashed across his face.
"really?"
Lu Zhiran nodded, "Absolutely true."
A sneer appeared on Xiao Yanci's lips, "She is so bold!"
Lu Zhiran said slowly, "It's not difficult to expose her conspiracy. All it takes is the right time. The day of ancestral worship in the Taimiao is the perfect opportunity. However, my hand isn't long enough to reach in. Does Your Highness have any ideas?"
A sinister smile appeared at the corner of Xiao Yanci's lips.
"It's not difficult, just leave it to me."
After offering sacrifices to the ancestors, he would set off immediately to get rid of Zhao Shuning first, which could be regarded as fulfilling his wish.
This is exactly what Lu Zhiran was waiting for.
She had nothing to worry about if she left the matter to him.
Just as the two finished their discussion, Cui Fu's slightly raised voice was heard from outside.
"Madam Gao, my young lady is still resting."
Then, Grandma Gao's serious voice came, "It's time to get up."
When Lu Zhiran heard the voice, her whole body immediately tensed up.
"Your Highness, please leave quickly. Don't let Grandma Gao see you!"
Xiao Yanci was stunned for a moment before he understood why Grandma Gao appeared here.
Lu Zhiran opened the window and slammed it shut quickly.
There's someone outside!
Grandma Gao had already opened the door and walked in. Lu Zhiran panicked and grabbed Xiao Yanci's arm and quickly pushed him into the inner room.
Her room is not very big, and there is not much space to hide people.
Looking around, Lu Zhiran opened the wardrobe and pushed him in. "Your Highness, hide well and don't make any noise. Wait until no one is in the room, then leave quietly."
After saying this, without waiting for Xiao Yanci's reaction, he slammed the wardrobe door shut.
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