pjbooks Chapter 332 The existence of terror
Chapter 332 The existence of terror
Lin Fan and the others held a discussion about Lin Li's trip to Nanzhao.
"Lin Li, the fact that you have been chosen by the Empress and appointed as a deputy general shows that you have gained her trust. You have done a great job!"
In this operation, you must ensure your own safety.
On the other hand, Furong is nominally one of our people. You should discuss things more and try to defeat the external enemies as soon as possible, and strive to penetrate into the Qin family army's ranks..."
Of course, the best outcome would be to dismantle the Qin army and strip the Duke of Qin of his military power.
However, it may take some time to achieve all of this.
"Manager Lin, I understand. I will definitely assist General Chen well. The master will be very happy when he returns!"
Lin Fan frowned when Wu Weiwei was mentioned.
"Hao Tuo, is there any news from Xiao Shitou?"
Hao Tuo stepped forward.
"Master, not yet, but with Qingying leading the way, Xiaoshitou and the others should have already entered Chulong Prefecture by now!"
"Hmm, how's Qingzhu doing?"
When the topic turned to green bamboo, Hao Tuo took out a letter.
"Master, this was sent back by Qingzhu yesterday. I heard he has already taken over the Suzhen tribe, and he and his men are currently busy surveying iron mines and mining salt mines..."
“Very good. With iron ore, we can manufacture weapons. As for salt mines, they will allow us to control the Crown Prince.”
Everything is proceeding smoothly and according to plan!
She would be so happy if the master came back and saw this...
Lin Fan looked at Hao Tuo.
"What is the Crown Prince's statement regarding Liu Shuning's suicide?"
"From the Crown Prince's implied meaning, it seems he wants to break off his engagement with Liu Shuning..."
After all, the young lady from the Liu family had threatened to kill herself to force him; how could he swallow this insult given the public opinion?
However, the Empress clearly disagreed, probably unwilling to let Consort Jing succeed.
After all, everyone knew that Consort Jing wanted to marry Liu Taifu's daughter to Lu Hanting.
How could the Empress stand by and watch them stand in a line?
"If that's the case, then let's leave that aside for now and just focus on doing our own jobs well!"
Liu Mansion.
Since regaining consciousness, Miss Liu has never left the house. Apart from eating and drinking, she spends the rest of her time locked in her room.
When Madam Lu arrived, she heard from the maid that her daughter had locked herself in her room again after finishing her meal.
She knew that her daughter was disheartened, and that this was her silent protest against them.
"Xiao Cui, has Miss made any requests these past few days?"
Xiao Cui's eyes flickered. "Madam, Miss didn't make any requests. She only said she wanted a few days of peace and quiet, and asked you and Master to..."
"Let us what?"
"lady!"
Xiao Cui quickly knelt down and said, "Miss said that you and Master should not bother her..."
"This……"
Unexpectedly, her usually well-behaved and sensible daughter would say such a thing, and Mrs. Lu suddenly felt a chill in her heart.
study.
"Master, are you really going to watch Ning'er die before you're satisfied? She truly doesn't want to marry the Crown Prince!"
Lady Liu pleaded earnestly, hoping to persuade her husband to ask the Empress to annul the engagement.
"Madam, aren't you forcing me in the same way?"
You know that since the Liu family has already participated in the struggle for the throne, they will inevitably be threatened by various forces.
With the Emperor still unconscious, Consort Jing's influence is not as great as the Empress's, and Lu Hanting had previously been imprisoned, so he had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure to lull the Empress and the others into a false sense of security.
"I don't care, Ning'er can't marry the Crown Prince. If you continue to force her, then take my life too!"
Seeing that Liu Taifu wouldn't listen, Lady Lu had no choice but to threaten him with her own life!
"you!"
Liu Taifu pointed at his wife; she was forcing him to make a decision.
But the Third Prince had done a favor for the Liu family, how could he do something so untrustworthy?
Grand Tutor Liu felt helpless.
The eldest princess's mansion.
"Granny Shi, how is Yan'er?"
The next day.
The first thing the eldest princess did upon waking up was to rush to the courtyard where Qin Huaiyin was staying to visit her.
"Your Highness, the Princess took her medicine last night, and I think she should be fine..."
"I believe that after two more days of medication, the princess will be fully recovered!"
Upon hearing that the medicine was effective, the princess was immediately relieved.
"Alright, you stay here and keep watch for me. If Yan'er makes any move, remember to let me know..."
General An has sent military intelligence, and she needs to go there!
"Yes, Your Highness."
When the eldest princess left the palace, she met Liuyun, who had come to visit her.
"May the Princess be blessed!"
"Hmm, you've come to visit Yan'er?"
Hearing the princess's words, Liu Yun thought of the letter she received last night and hesitated whether to speak!
Seeing that Liu Yun's expression was unusual, the princess was puzzled.
"What's wrong? Are you not used to living here?"
"No, I'm quite used to it, it's just..."
"What is it?"
The eldest princess lost her patience.
"No, it's nothing. Your Highness, please continue with your work. I'll go check on Miss Biao!"
"Well, let's go!"
After the princess left the mansion, her maid suddenly said, "Your Highness, our people discovered that Liuyun received a message by carrier pigeon last night, perhaps a letter from his master..."
The eldest princess raised her eyes.
It's not surprising that Lu Hanting sent the letter.
You must be asking about Yan'er's condition!
"understood."
Seeing that the princess did not say anything, the little palace maid also fell silent.
Commander Lu is now a distinguished guest of the Eldest Princess, and Liu Yun is a servant whom Commander Lu values highly. Presumably, the Eldest Princess will not interfere with him.
After the eldest princess left, Liuyun also entered Qin Huaiyin's courtyard.
"Granny Shi, how is the princess now?"
"It's Guard Liu!"
Granny Shi smiled.
"It'll be soon, just two more days, and the poison in the princess's body will be gone..."
Upon hearing this, Liu Yun was surprised.
"That's pretty fast!"
In his letter last night, the Crown Prince told him that the cousin he had saved was an imposter, and that the real cousin was already dead.
The body is now being delivered by the Crown Prince and Ru Feng.
Thinking back on the several times he noticed something amiss with his cousin, Liu Yun now understood.
No wonder "Miss Cousin" rarely speaks, no wonder his attitude towards her is different, it turns out that the person she rescued was actually a substitute.
Liu Yun knew he had made a grave mistake.
So he wondered if he could make amends.
But now this stand-in has been treated as a cousin by the eldest princess. If he reveals this now, will the eldest princess kill him?
That's quite possible, so he'd better wait for the Crown Prince to arrive before making any plans!
Hopefully the Crown Prince can arrive within two days, otherwise, how will he face the Eldest Princess!
Meanwhile, Qingying led Xiaoshitou and the others into Chulongzhou City.
After some investigation, Qingying learned that Wu Weiwei had been sent to Fox Mountain Ridge by Shen Bazhi's men.
In the inn.
Qingying told Xiaoshitou and his group the information she had gathered.
"Little Stone, it looks like your Master Wu is in grave danger!"
"Qingying, is Fox Mountain Ridge really that terrifying? Is it true that people who go in never come out?"
"It's rare to hear of anyone coming out alive!"
Fox Ridge is a terrifying place in Chulong Prefecture. It is said to be a base specially established by the pioneers who first came to Chulong Prefecture.
This was to punish those who betrayed their cause.
She only heard these things from Shen Bazhi; she didn't know the specifics.
Hearing Qingying's words, a fierce glint appeared in Xiaoshitou's eyes.
"No, the mistress won't die. She'll surely be blessed with good fortune..."