211: The strategy of flattery and killing, a visit to the mothers family
Concubine Wu sighed sadly: "The barbarians in the southern wilderness also have masters. They blocked the imperial reinforcements and refused to give up an inch of land to Cong Yun Mansion."
"hiss……"
Both women's expressions changed.
Concubine Wu's eyes flashed: "This is a conspiracy arranged by the Liansheng Sect to let the barbarians resist the imperial reinforcements and carve up Congyun Mansion with them."
Nan Yu Yan Mengmeng asked in confusion: "Then let the father send more experts."
"You think it's so easy to send troops?"
Concubine Wu shook her head and laughed: "The sea people in the South China Sea are wreaking havoc, the demons in the Northern Wilderness never stop, and the Buddhists in the far west are eyeing... There is a shortage of people everywhere."
Nan Feiyu's pretty face turned pale and her tone of voice stuttered: "But..."
"I'm afraid Congyun Mansion won't be able to get it back."
Concubine Wu sighed helplessly: "With Zuo Chongming's ability, even if he cannot get Cong Yun Mansion back, he can still guard the border and prevent barbarian invasion."
"As soon as the imperial court takes a breath, it can send out the masters of Zhenfusi to retake Congyun Mansion and bring it back into the imperial court's territory."
Nan Feiyu asked reluctantly: "Do we have to go to Xiyun Mansion?"
To be fair, she didn't want to have too much contact with Zuo Chongming.
The Wang Peng family, who had some relatives, were brought down by a letter from Zuo Chongming.
Concubine Wu frowned slightly: "Mother, I know you don't want to, but the Wang family's downfall is entirely their own fault. Even without Zuo Chongming, he would have been caught sooner or later."
Regardless of what she said was rational, in fact she didn't have any complaints?
So what if I can complain? There is nothing I can do.
Once the Wang family fell, she had no power to rely on. If she wanted to gain a foothold in the harem, she had to find someone to rely on as soon as possible.
But now, Zuo Chongming was the easiest person to catch in front of her.
Therefore, not only could Concubine Wu not show any resentment, but she also had to applaud Zuo Chongming's actions.
Concubine Wu knew that Zuo Chongming was extraordinary, and relying on Nan Yuyan's relationship alone was not enough, so the Litian Sword Sect came into her eyes naturally.
She wants to use Nan Feiyu as a medium and the Litian Sword Sect as a bargaining chip to deepen her connection with Zuo Chongming again.
When Nan Feiyu saw this, he quickly relented: "Mom, don't be angry, my daughter knows."
"correct."
Concubine Wu added: "Yu Yan is too weak-tempered to be a match for these people in the palace. If she stays in the palace for a long time, it will be difficult to defend against open and hidden arrows."
"So when Zuo Chongming's matter was settled and he left Beijing to take up his post, Yu Yan left with him on the grounds that he was a student of the Academy and was out for training."
"Although Zuo Chongming has cruel methods and a cruel heart, Yuyan is both a princess and his future wife. He will definitely protect you."
"Uh-huh."
Nan Yuyan didn't have any objections and agreed honestly.
"That's probably it."
Concubine Wu rubbed the two girls' heads lovingly and showed a relieved smile.
How can a woman who can survive this deep palace struggle and become a concubine be an economical lamp?
The weakness and shortsightedness she showed in front of Emperor Wu were nothing more than a means to win favor.
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In the next few days, the atmosphere in the capital became a bit strange.
Above the court, the atmosphere is harmonious on the surface, but in reality there is an undercurrent.
In the mansions of officials living within the second ring road, there are occasional sounds of sorrow, joy, and pain, and there are often white silk hangings and black gauze covering the eaves.
Needless to say, these are all the family members of the genius who was killed by Zuo Chongming in the arena.
Outside the third ring road in Beijing, the streets and alleys were decorated with lights and colorful decorations. The atmosphere was fiery, and there were discussions about Zuo Chongming everywhere...
A huge capital city is divided into three distinct sections, which is really strange.
Ning family mansion.
Zuo Chongming sat in the pavilion, squinting his eyes comfortably, enjoying the rare tranquility.
Chen Tianlong and other players next to him were busy and diligent, secretly running a live broadcast and secretly filming Zuo Chongming's life moments.
At first, Chen Tianlong and others felt that live broadcasting these daily trivial matters would definitely not be as popular as the arena at that time.
But the reality is just the opposite. Female fans are eager to see this, and male fans also like to see... the beauties around Zuo Chongming.
Someone with good intentions will post a list of beauties who have had contact with Zuo Chongming...
After calculating it, the players had to sigh, this guy really knows how to play.
Not to mention Ji Xuanxuan and Liu Ruoyu, they are both disciples of the sect and have extraordinary status.
In addition, there are also the saint Ouyang Yu of the Liansheng Sect, Bian Yunqing, the leader of the Xuanjian Sect, and Nan Feiyu, the princess of Feiyang.
The demon-suppressing envoy Qian Qian, the mysterious Hu Tutu, the witch who hates Tianzong, the princess’ fiancée Nan Yuyan...
That's it, not counting the beauties and courtesan of Ziyun Garden, the short-lived maid Xiaoyu, and now Bai Susu, Zhan Xiaobai, Chen Yaya and others.
In terms of appearance, everyone is as beautiful as a flower, and the country is beautiful and fragrant.
On identity, patriarch, saint, witch, princess.
In terms of body shape, everyone should have fair skin, good looks, and good temperament.
What Zuo Chongming was doing was pretty good...
Bang!!
The garden gate was pushed open.
A player rushed over sweating profusely and winked: "Master... Hou, the princess is here, two princesses..."
The delicate bodies of the three Bai Susu girls suddenly stiffened, and they reluctantly left his arms. They quickly straightened their clothes and stood aside shyly.
"they?"
Zuo Chongming twirled a grape and raised his eyelids: "Let them come in."
Nan Feiyu held Nan Yuyan's hand and walked in carelessly: "No need, we are already here."
"Sit down, what's the matter?"
Zuo Chongming spit out the grape skin and asked casually.
Nan Feiyu curled his lips and used his sister as a shield: "Yu Yan wants to come over and see you, isn't it okay?"
Zuo Chongming looked at her strangely: "She can come when she comes. Why are you here?"
"You...are afraid that you will do something wrong."
Nan Feiyu rolled his eyes angrily and glanced at the three Bai Susu girls unkindly: "Who are they? The maids don't have to be so beautiful, right?"
"You have too much to worry about." Zuo Chongming gave her a meaningful look.
"Humph, then I apologize."
Nan Feiyu was about to retort, but suddenly remembered his mother's instructions. He gritted his teeth and sat down opposite him with a sullen face: "Okay?"
Zuo Chongming raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a half-smile, "You actually gave in? It's rare. I guess I have something to ask for, so just tell me."
Without waiting for Nan Feiyu to speak, he carefully observed his reaction and then said: "It seems that this matter is very important to you. Let me think about it..."
"You are Princess Feiyang, so there should be nothing that can trouble you. If there is really trouble, and you still need to find me... it must be the sect?"
"..."
Nan Feiyu was completely speechless.
I haven't said anything yet, but you've already guessed that you should change your career to fortune telling.
Cursing secretly in her heart, she opened her mouth and said, "Yes, Cong Yun Mansion fell, Fang Zhen Mansion's envoy disappeared, and the imperial reinforcements were repulsed by the barbarians."
"The Litian Sword Sect evacuated in time, and has saved part of its strength. It plans to move to Xiyun Mansion to recuperate..."
"migrate?"
The corner of Zuo Chongming's mouth raised: "Isn't he just a lost dog? He's already in this situation, and he's still busy putting money on his face? He doesn't know the current affairs."
"..."
Nan Feiyu's pretty face suddenly became livid, and her words were too unpleasant to hear.
This is more than just a slap in the face, it's simply...a slap in the face.
"It's not impossible to make a place for them..."
"Thank you very much..."
"Don't thank me too much, just listen to what I have to say."
Zuo Chongming rubbed his fingers and said leisurely: "The local rights are leased to them. They must pay the rent on time every year. If the Town and Fu Secretary has orders, they must fully cooperate."
Nan Feiyu's eyes widened and he said in disbelief: "Are you going too far? What's the difference between this and your cowardice?"
"Where are you from?"
Zuo Chongming glanced at her and said, "You are the daughter of Emperor Wu and Princess Feiyang of the imperial court. Why are you still speaking for the sect? Your attitude is wrong."
Nan Feiyu's face changed slightly, and Ai Ai defended himself: "I...I mean, it's impossible for them to agree to your excessive conditions."
"How will you know if you don't try?"
Zuo Chongming was disdainful: "Do you know why they came to Xiyun Mansion instead of going to other places? Because they... have no choice."
Nan Feiyu suddenly felt ominous: "How do you know?"
Zuo Chongming smiled: "This time the Liansheng Sect rebelled, among the seventeen prefectures in the four counties of Jinyun Prefecture, Xiyun Prefecture, Congyun Prefecture, and Chunhe Prefecture were the most serious."
"The damage in other places was relatively minor, and most of the people who died were ordinary people. The sects and families were not seriously damaged, and the Litian Sword Sect was not qualified to squeeze in."
"They can only choose the three mansions, but Congyun Mansion has been captured, and Chunhe Mansion is close to the southern wilderness, which is not very safe, so Xiyun Mansion is the only option."
Nan Feiyu opened his mouth: "...you..."
Zuo Chongming asked: "Which do you think is better, either to go to other places and be besieged, or to be destroyed, or to come to me and surrender?"
Neither one is good!
Nan Feiyu cursed in his heart, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that what he said was absolutely correct.
The current situation of Litian Sword Sect is just like that of Xuanjian Sect and Yinsha Sect in the past. The only difference is that there is an additional option of "being besieged".
"I am only responsible for relaying."
Nan Feiyu was speechless in defense and could only say dryly: "I'm not sure whether they will agree or not."
“If you have too much, they will not be too much; if you have too little, they will not be too much.”
Zuo Chongming didn't take it seriously: "As we all know, I have always been a reasonable person and never force others to do anything. Just tell me."
"Reasonable? Haha~!"
The veins on Nan Feiyu's forehead were bulging, and he wanted to punch him in the face.
But after carefully measuring the difference in strength between them, she could only press on this impulse.
Jiang Fenglong walked over quickly and said, "Master Hou, there is a man named Qi Shenghe outside who claims to be the head of the Qi family. He said he has something important to ask of me."
"Qi Shenghe?"
Zuo Chongming frowned slightly, then suddenly looked at Nan Yuyan: "Is he that uncle of yours?"
When Nan Yu Yan came to pay her respects, he did not directly refuse, but said that we would talk about it another day.
Qi Shenghe must have arranged some manpower. When he saw Nan Yuyan and his wife entering the door, he quickly came over to avoid being rejected again.
"Well, yes." Nan Yuyan nodded honestly.
"You need something to ask for? It's interesting."
Zuo Chongming muttered something unclear and raised his chin: "Let him come in."