wealthy lord

Chapter 828 Fulong Valley’s poisonous plan, the talented girl Ruan Lingyu

Xiang Chong pondered for a moment and his eyes flashed: "General Shi, does he know that there is a dangerous Fulong Valley a hundred miles southwest of Laocheng?"

Shi Bao rolled his eyes and said: "Nonsense, who doesn't know about Fulong Valley? That was the battlefield where Chu Xiangyu was crowned king. Why did you suddenly mention this place?"

Xiang Chong sneered and said: "The regent's personality seems easy-going, but he cannot refuse! He said he would give you one day, not to make you consider whether to agree or not, but to prepare you to take the blame!"

Shi Bao looked solemn: "In other words, regardless of whether this general accepts it or not, this dirty job must be mine?"

"That's right! So, if General Shi doesn't want the whole family to be implicated, not only must he agree, but he must also satisfy the regent!"

Shi Bao nodded thoughtfully, feeling his heartbeat speed up.

"Hey, okay! What does this mission have to do with Fulong Valley?"

"Of course it does matter! Since it is a mass killing, it is natural to keep it hidden, let alone give the Chu family's army a chance to resist and escape! And Fulong Valley is a natural cemetery! It can definitely accommodate 500,000 people!"

Shi Bao's eyes lit up and he said sarcastically: "I didn't realize that Mr. Xiang is actually so ruthless!"

"Hmph, if you can't accept it, then I'll just leave it alone! Anyway, it's a task assigned to you by the regent, so what does it have to do with me?"

Shi Bao smiled and said: "Don't... don't be angry, Mr. Xiang, this general is just joking! But how can we coax so many soldiers from the Chu family to go to Fulong Valley?"

"It's very simple. The news was released to the outside world that the imperial court was going to build a fortress in Fulong Valley to prevent foreign invasion from the southwest. As long as the 500,000 Chu family troops are willing to contribute to the construction, they can be exempted from the crime of rebellion and receive rewards from the imperial court. Yin! Wait until the day when the Dongchuang Incident occurs, just shift all the responsibilities to those foreign countries in the southwest. Just say that they invaded the territory of our Daduan Dynasty, and then all the hatred will be transferred out. Even if the regent sees through it, he can only find a way to help. General Shi is covering this up!"

Shi Bao was overjoyed. He endured the pain in his butt, reluctantly climbed up, and held Xiang Chong's hand firmly with both hands.

"Mr. Xiang, you are really my confidant! No... you should be a noble person! Please accept me and pay my respects!"

As he said that, he actually knelt on the ground.

Xiang Chong quickly helped him up and said with a wry smile: "General Shi, please don't be so polite! I have only one request. If General Shi becomes famous in the future, don't forget me!"

Qi Rui had tried to win over Xiang Chong before, but Xiang Chong knew that Qi Changyun was an old fox, and if he took refuge with the Qi family, he would definitely not be able to get ahead.

But it is known that Shi Bao will also become famous in the future, and the Shi family still lacks a counselor like him. It is a perfect match, which can not only give full play to his talents, but also strive for a future.

Inside a restaurant in Laocheng.

Lin Yun and Du Sheng sat opposite each other by the window on the second floor, eating small dishes and drinking wine.

At this time, Du Sheng asked: "Your Majesty, where did you tell Mr. Zheng to go? Do you know someone in Laocheng?"

Lin Yun picked up a mouthful of vegetables, ate it in his mouth, and said with a smile: "I just asked him to do some personal things! Mr. Du, there is no need to ask, you will know it soon!"

After about half an hour, the two of them were already full of wine and food.

Zheng Li finally came back, followed by a plainly dressed but very beautiful woman.

Du Sheng looked surprised and frowned: "My lord, you have so many things to do now. You shouldn't waste your time on a woman. Could it be that you are planning to take a concubine?"

Zheng Li said displeasedly: "Master Du, don't talk nonsense if you don't know! This woman is the wife of Dr. Lu. Before the Fourteenth Master came to Chujiang County this time, he promised Lu Mingyuan to rescue his whole family!"

Du Sheng suddenly realized.

At this time, the beautiful woman bowed and saluted: "I'm here to meet the regent!" Lin Yun joked: "I didn't realize that Lu Mingyuan had a rough fate and official career, but the wife he married was a great beauty! No wonder he kept leaving her. No less!”

The beautiful woman always lowered her head, her shy look was endearing.

Zheng Li frowned and said, "Raise your head!"

The beautiful woman reluctantly raised her head, revealing her beautiful face.

Lin Yun asked: "What's your name?"

"My name is Ruan Lingyu!"

Du Sheng was shocked: "Ruan Lingyu? Are you Ruan Lingyu, the most talented woman in Chujiang County back then?"

Lin Yun asked curiously: "What's going on?"

"For the record, Your Majesty, this Ruan Lingyu took part in an imperial examination during the late Emperor's reign and won three points. It caused a sensation. The late Emperor thought he had obtained a talented person, but later it was discovered that he was a woman disguised as a man. Originally, the late Emperor wanted to make an exception. Promote her, after all, there can be women in the National Academy of Sciences!"

"But it was strongly opposed by Meng Yuan, and finally it was settled!"

Ruan Lingyu bit her lower lip secretly, hearing Du Sheng mention old things also brought back bad memories for her.

"This Meng Yuan is a shameless old man. When he was in charge of invigilating the exam, he discovered that I was disguised as a man, so he threatened me to become his concubine, otherwise I would be exposed!"

Lin Yun and Du Sheng looked at each other and sighed secretly.

Who would have thought that Meng Yuan, who usually looks very virtuous and respectable, could secretly be a sanctimonious hypocrite.

Du Sheng smiled playfully: "Madam, there is no need to be resentful! Meng Yuan has been dealt with by the regent, which can be regarded as indirectly avenging you! Moreover, the regent is talented and eclectic. If you can seize the opportunity, you may be able to make up for the past. What a pity!”

Ruan Lingyu suddenly looked at Lin Yun, a light flashed in her beautiful eyes, but then dimmed again.

"Although I have not yet been an official, I am disappointed with the current court after learning about my husband's experiences over the years!" As she said that, she knelt on the ground with a thud and begged: "I have obtained the title from Mr. Zheng's mouth. I don’t dare to ask for anything else. I just hope that our whole family can be reunited. I can’t thank you enough!”

Looking at Ruan Lingyu, Lin Yun suddenly saw the shadow of Lin Wuyue in her for some reason.

That pitiful look in his eyes was so similar to when Lin Yun was choosing his wife.

"Ahem, okay! You don't have to be so humble. I have promised Imperial Doctor Lu to reunite your family! Naturally, I won't break my promise! However, you have such a talent, it would be a pity if you don't use it! If you are willing , I can make an exception and promote you to be a female official!"

Ruan Lingyu froze on the spot, not knowing what to do.

After all, she didn't know Lin Yun well, and she had been resentful of the imperial court for many years, fearing that she would be plotted again.

Du Sheng helped: "Madam, how can I wait until you thank me? This may be your chance to change your destiny!"

Ruan Lingyu bowed and saluted, and said in a low voice: "Then I wonder what the prince wants me to be as a female official?"

Lin Yun coughed lightly: "That's right, I want to find a capable and smart female official for the eldest lady. If you are willing, how about staying in Prince Yun's Mansion and making a palace order for the eldest lady?"

(End of this chapter)