Lady Wan Guan

Chapter 84 Of course it counts
After Shangguan Zhaoyang left, Jiang Wanning called Uncle Yang and Mr. Wen over.

"I called my two uncles here so late because I have something to discuss with you."

"Little lady, if you have anything to do, just give me instructions." Yang Xudao.

Although the young lady called him and Wen Liu uncle, it was because the young lady was treating them politely, and they did not forget their identities.

"I know one thing today. There is another hidden story in the Battle of Gubei. Someone was obstructing it and the reinforcements were unable to arrive in time. I don't know who this person is or who is involved, but when I think of this person harboring evil intentions, , I felt very uneasy.”

"Is there such a thing?"

Yang Xu and Wen Liu were both surprised.

The version they heard was that Dayuan's troops were strong and the Zhenbei army was defeated, which led to the fall of Gubei.

"There's another thing I haven't told you yet. Someone gave me something when we were at the inn."

Yang Xudao: "But what is Prince Su He looking for?"

Jiang Wan Ning nodded.

Yang Xu seemed to have thought of something: "Could it be that that thing was on you during the body search..."

"Yes, fortunately Master Gu helped me hide it. Now that thing is in Master Gu's hands."

Yang Xu suddenly understood, no wonder the young lady reacted violently and even threatened death.

Wen Liu had already heard Yang Xu talk about the inn, and now he felt scared when he thought about it.

"That is a list of spies developed by Dayuan on Nanjiang Road. There are many officials in important positions on the list, as well as businesses dealing in supplies that are urgently needed during the war."

"This is just the list on Nanjiang Road, which is shocking. How many Dayuan caravans have gone deep into the hinterland of Daqi in the past few years. They are doing business in name, but you can imagine what they are actually doing."

Yang Xu gasped and gritted his teeth angrily: "These damn traitors."

Wen Liuchou said: "It seems that the annual tribute of 200 million taels cannot satisfy Dayuan's ambition. They want to plot the entire Daqi."

"That's right, due to internal and external troubles, Great Qi is in danger. Although we are just a group of merchants, there are no eggs left in the nest. Since this has happened to us, we naturally cannot sit idly by."

Yang Xu used to be a gangster and had a chivalrous heart. Hearing this, he said, "My dear lady, what do you need us to do?"

"I plan to help Shangguan Xiaolangjun investigate who was hindering the rescue of Gubei. However, this matter has certain dangers, so I want to ask the two uncles what they mean."

"What can you do that is not dangerous? Now the people of Dayuan are running rampant in Daqi. We are afraid to even do small business. If Dayuan really sends his troops south one day, will the people still have a way to survive?" Yang Xudao.

It's a pity that he is old. If he were 20 years younger, he would decisively join the army.

Mr. Wen muttered: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. This matter must be planned carefully."

Jiang Wanning was a little surprised. She thought that Uncle Wen and Uncle Yang would object at first. After all, this matter would be dangerous, so she prepared a lot of rhetoric to impress them. She didn't say anything about Zhaoyang almost losing all her family wealth. Son, I didn’t expect them to agree so quickly.

"Madam, do you have any clues about Mr. Shangguan? How can we help him?"

"I analyzed what Xiao Langjun said, and I feel that General Lu Yiming, who went to support Gubei with the little prince back then, is very suspicious. We can start with the Lu family and inquire about General Lu's situation in the past few years. In addition, we can go and inquire about it. The current situation of the second prince.”

Why Xiao Zhuo failed to become the prince has always been a doubt in Jiang Wanning's mind.

Could it be that the Wang family made some mistake that forced the emperor to establish another prince?
Is this mistake related to Gubei?

"Don't you need to ask the little prince?" Yang Xu asked.

"He doesn't need to. His performance at the inn is enough to prove that it is impossible for him to collaborate with the enemy."

Uncle Yang didn't know about Ji Yunchen's friendship with the official family. If he had known, he wouldn't have asked this question.

Yang Xu nodded: "That's right. If it weren't for the protection of the little prince, it's hard to say whether everyone could have walked out of the inn alive." Mr. Wen said, "I will arrange these two things as soon as possible."

"Safety first, it's best if you can find out. If you can't find out, don't worry, just take your time. Gubei's case cannot be investigated in a short time."

She must be patient enough and make decisions before taking action.

Early the next morning, Shangguan Zhaoyang came.

Fortunately, Jiang Wanning had gotten up early, so after hearing the news, she went to the flower hall to see him: "Young Master, why are you so early?"

The circles under his eyes were dark, but his eyes were bright and clear. Could it be that this kid didn't sleep all night?

Shangguan Zhaoyang was a little embarrassed: "Ms. Jiang, can what you said last night still count?"

He was afraid that she was hasty in what she said last night, that she made a promise out of sheer excitement and then regretted it after sleeping.

Jiang Wanning laughed: "Of course it counts, what? Young Master thinks I am a person who does not keep his word?"

"No, that's not what I meant..." Shangguan Zhaoyang was embarrassed.

"What does Xiao Langjun mean?"

"I...I thought about it all night last night, but I didn't know where to start." It's not that Shangguan Zhaoyang didn't know how to investigate, but he wasn't sure yet whether he really wanted to involve Lady Jiang.

"Xiao Langjun, do you want me to show you the way?"

Shangguan Zhaoyang was surprised, was she giving him directions?

"Appreciate further details."

"I heard Zhu Sheng say yesterday that Chen Qilang is your classmate now."

"Exactly, he just came to the academy yesterday."

"I have met Chen Qilang before. He is sincere and a good friend. His second uncle is Chen Jianghe, the Minister of Civil Affairs."

"I know this. The young prince told me."

"Try to see if you can get Chen Qilang from his second uncle the list of promotions and changes for the imperial officials in the north after the defeat of Gubei."

"If someone did intervene in the rescue, we can imagine the possibility that if this person had a longer-term plan, he would definitely make arrangements in the north."

Of course, there are other possibilities. For example, the Central Government and the He faction have always regarded the Zhenbei Hou Mansion as a thorn in their side.Because the Shangguan family was guarding the north, their political opinions had no place to be used.

Now all they have to do is consider all possibilities and eliminate them one by one.

Shangguan Zhaoyang didn't expect her to tell him that he was ugly, but he didn't expect that she would go with him.

The only difference is that when he planned to inquire on his own, he forgot that Chen Qilang's second uncle was the Minister of Civil Affairs. Who knows more about official promotions and changes than Chen Jianghe?

"Ms. Jiang, what a great idea. I'm going to the academy now." Shangguan Zhaoyang turned around and wanted to leave.

"Wait." Jiang Wanning stopped him.

"Xiao Langjun, I just said that Chen Qilang is a close friend, so don't rush to find him to do things. Your friendship is still shallow now. Don't let people think that you are dating him just to take advantage of him, or he will feel that you are not in contact with him. You are not familiar with him yet, why should he help you? Take your time, and when you become real friends, he will help you even if you don't say anything."

Jiang Wan Ning said calmly: "You have been waiting for three years, and you don't care if you wait a little longer."

Shangguan Zhaoyang was ashamed, and that familiar feeling came to his heart again. It seemed that his sister had the same tone and smile when she taught him how to behave in the world.

(End of this chapter)