Just after seeing off Su Rui and Song Huan, Luo Junyao received another letter from someone sent by Luo Mingxiang and the Su family, saying that there were rumors that she had committed murder.
Luo Mingxiang also expressed his gratitude to her in the letter. Apparently his father and eldest brother told his mother what happened outside the city that day, and her mother in turn told her eldest sister.
Luo Junyao wrote back and told them not to worry, then turned around and called Zhu Siming.
"I have met the princess." Zhu Siming bowed respectfully.
Luo Junyao asked: "Zhu Changshi, I heard that someone outside is spreading gossip about me?"
Zhu Siming immediately understood what she was referring to, and quickly apologized, "Princess, please forgive me, this matter... I reported it to the prince this morning, and the prince said he would handle it personally." Although he said this, Zhu Siming was also a little worried.
This matter is actually difficult to deal with, not to mention that they have no definite evidence to prove where these rumors came from. Even if they knew, what would happen? Whether they arrest or kill the people who spread the rumors, can they stop others?
What do you think in your heart and how do you discuss it in private?
It is better to defend the people than to defend the river. There is always some truth in what the ancients said.
Moreover, once this happens, it will cause great damage to the reputation of the Prince Regent's Palace.
Luo Junyao waved his hand and said: "I don't blame you. You have someone tell the prince, and I will handle this matter myself."
Hearing this, Zhu Siming couldn't help but raise his head and glance at Luo Junyao. He was worried that the prince would handle it himself, and even more worried if the princess wanted to handle it by herself.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Siming still asked: "I wonder...how does the princess plan to deal with it?"
Luo Junyao said calmly: "What they said is the truth. If you like to discuss it, let them discuss it."
Zhu Siming was speechless for a long time. What the emotional princess said about handling it by herself is just letting it go?
Seeing Zhu Siming's expression of disapproval, Luo Jun smiled and said: "Zhu Changshi, it's not a good thing to have a good reputation. I have killed people, hasn't the prince killed anyone? My father has never killed anyone?"
"But..." How is this the same?
Luo Junyao leaned back on his chair and said calmly: "What's different? I killed innocent people indiscriminately?"
That's not the case.
Zhu Siming, as the only long-term historian of the current palace, naturally knew about what happened before Luo Junyao.
Zhu Siming looked at Luo Junyao hesitantly and asked: "What does the princess mean...just don't care?"
Luo Junyao said: "Don't worry about it. If you really want to take care of it, just tell the identity of that unfortunate ghost Xieyuan Yun... Well, forget it, as soon as this matter breaks out, the events of the eldest sister's wedding day will be brought out again.
Discussion. Why don’t we pay attention to other rumors?"
"Princess, you mean... the Queen Mother?"
Luo Junyao nodded repeatedly and said sternly: "They said I killed someone, and I admitted it, but... if they said I disrespected my elder sister-in-law, they would be unjustly accusing me."
Zhu Siming said respectfully: "The princess is right."
Although it is true to hear that the Queen Mother was so angry that she smashed things, the Princess Regent is not the Queen Mother's maid, so she can't just know that the Queen Mother did something inappropriate and ignore it, right?
Zhu Siming comforted him: "Princess, you don't have to worry about this. Your Majesty went to Taifu Su's house this morning, presumably for His Majesty's reading companionship. Yesterday, the Princess sent several of His Majesty's reading companions home.
I'm afraid everyone is holding their breath in their hearts. Just now, Duke Chengguo's Mansion sent someone to send a post and a thank-you gift, and Princess Xie is sending Young Master Xu back."
Luo Junyao thought for a while and said, "Forget it, these are all trivial matters. It's just a few discussions among the female relatives in private. Let's wait until someone impeaches me in the court."
Seeing her laziness, Zhu Siming knew in his heart that their little princess who had just entered the house really didn't care about her reputation. Looking at her appearance, she seemed to be expecting others to impeach her in the court.
But thinking about her previous reputation, is she already used to it?
Luo Junyao smiled and said: "Zhu Changshi, it's hard to be a saint. I have a bad reputation. Occasionally I do something out of the ordinary, and others just think it's normal. But if my reputation is perfect, there is no shortcoming. Even if I accidentally do something,
Any mistakes will be magnified infinitely, and you have to be stared at every day as a model, how tiring it is."
"That's what the princess said." Zhu Siming lowered his eyes and said respectfully, but it was hard to say whether he agreed or not.
Luo Junyao didn't care. He changed the subject and asked, "Has General Yu gone home?"
Zhu Siming was startled and shook his head: "No, General Yu has not been out today. Doctor Xue came to see him yesterday. General Yu's health is much better than the other three. Except for some hidden injuries that require long-term treatment, the problem is
It’s not that big.”
With just a broken arm, Divine Doctor Xue wouldn't be able to do it even if he had extraordinary abilities.
"Where is the injury on General Yu's face?" Luo Junyao asked.
Xie Yan didn't mention the scars on Yu Mingqiu's face last night. Maybe in their eyes, the scars on his face were not injuries, right? She also forgot to ask at the time.
Zhu Siming said: "Doctor Xue said that the scar was too old and too deep, so it is impossible to completely heal it. The miracle doctor has prepared some medicine. As long as you keep applying it for a few years, you will get better."
Luo Jun shook his head and was not surprised by the result.
Even in modern times, scar repair is not a simple problem.
"Does Zhu Changshi know General Yu's wife?" Luo Junyao asked.
Zhu Siming nodded and said: "I know that every year in the palace, there are many families of soldiers who sacrificed their lives and need extra care. General Yu's wife is one of them. Generally, the manager of the garden will calculate the amount first, and then allocate the roster and money to the subordinates.
Then the subordinates sent people over in batches. This Mrs. Yu is a woman who looks gentle and quiet but is soft on the outside and strong on the inside. She has been living alone these years and opened an embroidery workshop in the east of the city. With the palace secretly taking care of her life, it is easy.
Get by."
"She still doesn't know General Yu's identity?"
Zhu Siming said: "General Yu is not an ordinary general. He was once the late emperor's secret guard commander. If her relationship with General Yu is leaked, even if she is protected by the Regent's Palace, she will not be able to have peace in these years."
Luo Jun understood clearly that things like secret guards always sound less upright and upright.
No matter how powerful the generals on the battlefield are, in most cases the enemy will not attack their wives, children, and children, but the same cannot be said for the family members of the secret guard commander.
What you do is shady, so don't blame others for using shady methods to deal with you.
Luo Junyao thought, it seems that Yu Mingqiu has been reluctant to go back, not only because of his current physical condition, but also because of his identity.
What if she has been a widow for many years and her husband suddenly commits suicide, and then she realizes that after being married for many years, she actually has no idea what her husband does...
Reunion and reconciliation?
It would be nice if she didn't directly bury him.
Luo Junyao thought for a moment and then said: "I understand, Zhu Changshi can go and get busy."
Zhu Siming resigned, and before leaving, he couldn't help but look at her thoughtful expression, wondering in his mind that the princess wanted to help General Yu and his wife reunite.
"Wait a minute." Luo Junyao suddenly called Zhu Siming again.
"What other instructions does the princess have?"
Luo Junyao smiled and said: "If General Yu still doesn't come home tomorrow, you can secretly find someone to mediate with Mrs. Yu."
"This..." Zhu Siming was stunned, "We also told people about it at the beginning, but Mrs. Yu rejected it."
Luo Junyao said: "Let's try again. Don't deal with it casually. Find a suitable partner."
Zhu Siming was also a smart man and immediately understood what Luo Junyao meant. He was just a little worried, "Is it too urgent? General Yu has just come back. Should you give him some time..."
Luo Junyao said: "Why does he stay in the palace when he has a family? And... psychological preparation is something that can never be completed. The longer one party delays, the less they dare to move. The later the other party knows, the more likely they will be.
Angry. We are helping General Yu."
All right.
Zhu Siming thought to himself: I wonder if General Yu will accept this love.
Luo Junyao didn't care whether Zhu Siming appreciated it or not. Yu had just come back and he was feeling sad and yet he dared to trick her. It was obvious that he was not a good person.
If this place is not restored, she will not believe Luo!
In the side hall where the affairs were discussed in the palace, the Qi people had just been sent away, and Xie Yan and several important officials sat down again.
Old Tai Fu Su usually doesn't care about anything, but today he happened to come into the palace to check on Xie Cheng's homework, so he was invited to listen to the negotiations with the Qi people.
Xie Yan sat on the main seat, glanced at the people below and asked: "What do you think of the negotiation just now?"
Taifu Su squinted his eyes slightly while drinking tea, obviously not intending to speak.
Ruan Ting and Prince Ning looked at each other and then looked at Luo Yun, who was sitting opposite.
Luo Yun raised his eyebrows and said: "I am just a rough man. I don't understand these things in the court and just join in the fun. How to act depends on the regent and all the adults."
Prince Ning snorted in his heart, rough man?
If Luo Yun is considered a rough man, there are not many people in Yonghuang City who are thoughtful.
However, Luo Yun's appearance and behavior did give him an excellent layer of protection. Those who are not familiar with it may really think that General Luo is a military commander without any scheming.
Ruan Ting coughed slightly, hesitated and said: "Although we have a truce with the Qi people, both sides know each other well. There are only two points. One is...if we help Bai Jingrong, Gao Yu will probably be upset.
Dissatisfied. Secondly, can Mrs. Rong be trusted?"
Prince Ning's gray brows also frowned slightly, and he looked at Xie Yan and said, "What Mr. Ruan said may not be unreasonable. Zhifei, we all know who Bai Jingrong is. Cooperating with her... is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger."
Xie Yan was not in a hurry, "Since both of you said so, then let's not talk about it?"
"This..." Prince Ning hesitated, "I can't say that. Bai Jingrong said that he is willing to give up the land east of Mount Karna in exchange. This..." If there is really no intention to talk about it, Bai Jingrong doesn't even live there.
Do not enter the Qi embassy.
The area east of Karna Mountain mentioned by King Ning also belonged to the Central Plains during the previous dynasty.
This place is rich in beautiful jade, which was called Liuyu in ancient times.
It has been nearly 60 years since Dongling was annexed by the Qi people in the late period. Now Dasheng is naturally unable to regain it. I originally thought that we would have to wait until Dasheng has enough strength to destroy the Qi people or at least beat the opponent to the point where they can no longer fight back.
Tu, I didn't expect that Bai Jingrong would take the initiative to propose this condition.
This was an offer they found difficult to refuse.
Ruan Ting also fell silent. Liuyu was originally a county on the southwest border of the original Dongling Jiazhou, but its area was comparable to smaller states in the mainland. However, there was only a flat river from the north to the south.
The road to Jiazhou was difficult. This was why the Qi people easily occupied it. On the contrary, it was even more difficult for the Central Plains Dynasty to regain it.
It would be great if it could be recovered without using troops or horses.
Xie Yan tapped the table carelessly and said calmly: "Liuyu borders the Yin people to the southwest, and is less than a hundred miles to the northwest from Wuyi, the important garrison town of the Qi people."
As soon as these words came out, Prince Ning and Ruan Ting also fell silent.
Even if they don't know how to march and fight, they know that this place is going to be a place for several battles. Not only the Yin and Qi people, but also these two tribes are not the only ones on the Dasheng border. The Qi people are hoarding goods less than a hundred miles away from Liuyu.
The heavy troops were not only to prevent Dasheng's troops from regaining Liuyu, but also to intimidate the various ministries in the southwest.
Once the Qi tribe's soldiers and horses withdraw from Liuyu, and Dasheng lacks a deterrent to this place, other forces will inevitably be ready to take action.
Ning Wang said: "So... we don't want this place?"
Ruan Ting looked at Luo Yun and said, "General Luo, you are more familiar with the southwest. What do you think?"
Luo Yundao said: "The land of Liuyu is vast and sparsely populated. There is only Karna Mountain as a barrier and there is air leakage from both sides. If you want to defend this land, you will need at least 100,000 more troops."
Hearing this, Ruan Ting and Prince Ning instantly shut up.
More troops?
Dasheng's treasury is struggling to maintain these troops and horses.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! This is not just a matter of food and wages. There is already a shortage of strong labor among the people. A conscription of more than 100,000 soldiers at a time will definitely cause public resentment.
Everyone looked at each other in silence for a moment. The opponent presented such a large piece of meat. If you eat it, you will be afraid of choking, but if you don't eat it, you will not be willing to do so.
In contrast, no one cares about the situation of the Qi people at this time.
After being silent for a long time, Ruan Ting looked at Xie Yan who was sitting on the throne and said, "What do you mean, Your Majesty? Do we want this jade or not?"
Xie Yan glanced at him and said, "Of course I want it."
Prince Ning could hardly lift it up in one breath and couldn't help but glare at Xie Yan.
If you want to, why are you talking about those nonsense? It makes them follow the nonsense for a long time!
Xie Yan ignored him, but looked at Taifu Su, "Taifu, what do you think of the situation in the Qi Clan Royal Court?"
Taifu Su sighed softly and said: "Within three years, the power of the Qi clan royal court will inevitably change. Bai Jingrong has given such conditions now... I am afraid that her opponent has found a stronger ally."
Ruan Ting frowned and said, "So there are really people within the Qi tribe who have formed an alliance with the Yin people?"
Taifu Su said: "Those who are not of my race must have different minds. Although Bai Jingrong and her son are deeply favored by King Qi and now hold great power, there will always be people who oppose them. Their biggest weakness is that they
Originally from the Central Plains."
Ruan Ting said: "Back then, the Yin people were defeated by Dongling. Since then, they have been unable to recover and can only gradually live in the west. They all have the same hatred for the Central Plains people. Although Bai Jingrong is our enemy, the Yin people will not like their mother and son."
Taifu Su nodded and said with a smile: "Not bad, so..."
"So, if Bai Jingrong offered such chips from the beginning, she would definitely be able to accept more chips."
Luo Yun suddenly said: "If Bai Jingrong is willing to hand over the Gravel City to the west of Karna Mountain to Dayin, we can consider it."
Ruan Ting and King Ning didn't speak. They didn't understand military affairs and didn't understand how having one more city would make a difference. They planned to wait for Luo Yun to explain.
Xie Yan did not continue to listen to this explanation, but said directly: "Since the general said so, let's continue talking to Bai Jingrong in this way."
"..." Even if Luo Yun is your father-in-law, you can't be so hasty, right?
Xie Yan seemed not to notice Prince Ning's glare and said: "Conditions always have to be added. It doesn't matter what they are added to. Let's talk about it first. You must first know where Bai Jingrong's bottom line is."
Everyone looked at each other for a few times and said nothing.
Isn't this the case in negotiations between countries? You must first know where the other party's bottom line is. Anyway, in the current situation, they have the initiative.
They can afford to spend time, but Bai Jingrong may not be able to afford it.
"Then follow what the regent said." Ruan Ting said solemnly.
Naturally, the others had no objections and nodded in agreement.
Xie Yan casually threw the file in his hand aside, looked at everyone and said, "Everyone is here, let's talk about other things as well."
Ruan Ting was a little confused, "What else does the prince have to do?"
Prince Ning obviously knew, he smiled and stroked his beard without saying anything.
Xie Yan said: "Your Majesty's companion reading."
Ruan Ting frowned and said, "I have heard a little bit about what happened yesterday. I'm afraid I have to talk to the Queen Mother about this matter. After all, I am accompanying Your Majesty to live in the palace, and it is not easy for me and other foreign ministers to interfere."
Prince Ning said with a smile: "The Queen Mother only wants the harmony between your Majesty's cousins, so why don't you give old Cheng'en a face and include that boy from the Zhu family? Although your Majesty's quota of companions is four, it's not
Can't we make exceptions?"
Taifu Su frowned slightly, and Luo Yun didn't agree with it.
Luo Yun said in a deep voice: "I heard that Your Majesty doesn't like that child of the Zhu family?"
Ning Wang said: "After all, we are blood relatives. Children are better off fighting and having a good relationship. Whose children don't fight and quarrel?"
Taifu Su said: "I'm afraid that child from the Zhu family is not just naughty but His Majesty doesn't like him."
The Grand Tutor has already said this, so Prince Ning doesn't have much to say.
"Then what are the plans of the Taifu and the Regent? If the Queen Mother is always unhappy, those children may not be able to enter the palace..." Prince Ning said with a half-smile.
Although they are all auxiliary ministers, only the regent and the tutor can legitimately take charge of the emperor's affairs.
Xie Yan said solemnly: "Since it is inconvenient to live in the palace, I will ask your Majesty to move to the outer court."
"This..." Everyone was stunned, "Your Majesty is still young. If you leave the care of your mother, I'm afraid..."
Xie Yan said: "In the final analysis, the inner court and the outer court are only separated by a wall. Your Majesty wants to visit the Queen Mother and she will arrive in a blink of an eye. How can you leave your mother? It's just that your Majesty's daily life and study are moved outside. Besides... the study room is outside, so everyone in the outer court is exempted.
It’s a lot of inconvenience to get in and out of the harem.”
There was silence in the study for a moment, and then Taifu Su said: "Your Majesty is indeed young, but...after all, our status is different, and it is always a good thing to become independent earlier."
"Then follow what the regent and Taifu said." The regent suggested, Taifu Su agreed, and everyone else nodded in agreement.
It's just... I'm afraid the Queen Mother still has to deal with it.
