Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

"oh?"

Lu Chen looked at the gilded document in front of him in surprise, and said to Jiang Chengyue beside him with a surprised look on his face: "Two hundred thousand stones of food and grass, ten thousand high-grade spiritual stones, several medium-grade and low-grade spiritual stones, and tens of thousands more Spiritual material, tsk tsk. Such a big gesture."

"Does this Sui King actually understand the general situation so well?"

Jiang Chengyue's expression was a little strange.

She didn't know anything about this uncle who was a senior thief but not very old. Although he couldn't be said to be infamous, he wasn't a good guy either, but he wasn't as outrageous as King Yu.

After all, under the previous clan pig-raising policy, most clans were actually not very good.

but now

Shaking his head, Jiang Chengyue shook away his distracting thoughts, and then said softly: "Lu Shaobao, do we accept these supplies?"

Lu Chen did not respond immediately, but instead asked, "Did King Sui make any request?"

Jiang Chengyue shook his head again.

"No, just"

She paused inexplicably, and then continued: "This batch of supplies was personally led by Jiang Yunke, the Crown Prince of the Sui Dynasty. The letter from the King of the Sui Dynasty said that the Crown Prince has always had the ambition to serve the country and was interested in many trails. I heard that Lu Shaobao You are well-versed in all things and have great achievements. I hope you can keep the prince in Lingyun Mansion and fulfill the ambition of the prince. "

"But King Sui also said that if Lu Shaobao doesn't want to use the crown prince, King Sui will also send these supplies to the army to express his feelings."

Hearing this, Lu Chen thought for a moment, then nodded slightly with a clear look on his face.

"I see."

The Prince of Sui was as well-behaved as a rabbit during the chaos between the two states. He was completely opposite to Prince Yu. Moreover, although Prince Sui was not a very good person, he always abided by his duties and never crossed the line. Things that cannot be handled, such as grain, are not touched at all.

At the same time, the Sui King also knew how to protect himself wisely and had a strong ability to adapt to the situation. As soon as the court was about to be cleaned up, he dispersed his family wealth in advance to appease the people and took control of the Sui Palace.

A really smart guy.

He didn't have a very good impression of King Sui, but he just didn't bother to argue with him.

As for Jiang Yunche, there was some information about Xuan Jiwei, but he didn't pay too much attention to it. He took a quick glance at it and threw it aside after confirming that there was no threat to the Sui Palace.

All he knew was that he had a decent reputation, was a bit talented, and was a clean figure among the second generation of the clan. However, since there was a high probability that he would not have to deal with the Sui Palace during this trip, and at the same time, he could always refuse the recruitment of local officials, so he didn't think much about it. .

But I didn't expect that this man would neglect his good heir apparent and lower himself to work in Lingyun Mansion.

King Sui also agreed.

I quite respect him, a villain who once brought disaster to the clans and powerful gentry of the two states.

"Lu Shaobao." Jiang Chengyue asked, "Do you want the prince to enter Lingyun Mansion?"

"No."

Lu Chen shook his head.

Hearing this, Jiang Chengyue couldn't help but be a little surprised, as if he didn't expect Lu Chen to refuse.

But she wasn't going to say anything for Jiang Yunche. Lu Chen naturally had his reasons for doing this, and she wasn't familiar with the emperor's uncle, so she couldn't do it.

However, just when he was about to nod in agreement and let Jiang Yunche go back and forth from there——

"Let him be like you and do whatever I want."

Hearing this sudden addition, Jiang Chengyue couldn't help but be startled.

"ah?"

Her little mouth was slightly open, with a look of surprise on her face.

"same as me?"

You must know that not all cats and dogs can be around Lu Chen. Now, the only person who is qualified to be by his side, except for the two Guiyi Realm cultivators, is her, the princess appointed by the Empress.

Although Jiang Yunche has a high status and is the elder of the Yun generation, he is still far from it. Even if he does not need a salary, he will not be able to pay hundreds of thousands of stones for food.

This is not just a matter of ability, but more of trust and necessity.

If ability and trust are not related, why should you value a prince so highly?

Sending him to Lingyun Mansion and giving him a few words of advice on a whim would be worthy of the Sui Prince's "heart and soul"...

Seeing her confused look, Lu Chen didn't show off and said bluntly: "I need to set a benchmark. It's just right for the Sui Prince to come here at this time."

Benchmark?

Jiang Chengyue pondered subconsciously.

She was not stupid and quickly understood the meaning of Lu Chen's words.

"What do you need me to do?"

Lu Chen smiled: "No, just do what you are doing now."

Jiang Chengyue is the assistant sent by the empress. To him, he plays the same role as a secretary. He has never had any respect for the royal family. Since he is a secretary, of course he must complete all related matters.

He will not be afraid to use Jiang Chengyue because of his status. He will do whatever he wants. In his place, no status, favors, etc. are easy to use.

Jiang Chengyue didn't think anything of it. After Lu Chen asked her to invite Jiang Yunche over, she simply said "ok" and went out to do things.

At the same time, the storm was about to rise in the land of seven provinces.

Tai'an Province, the administrative seat is Linzi.

Under the city wall, a 50,000-strong Xuanjia Army stood solemnly in formation.

Da da

Jiang Chengdao, wearing heavy black armor and a ferocious visor on his head, stood facing the wind, holding the hemp rope tightly with one hand and resting the other hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist, looking south.

He didn't move, as if waiting for something.

And if the Holy King didn't give the order, the whole army would naturally not dare to make any move.

About half a quarter of an hour later, there was a sudden sound of wind breaking on the city wall.

Then, a petite figure slowly fell from midair, and finally floated steadily in front of Jiang Chengdao.

"I am Fu Xian, the official of the Ministry of Heavenly Secrets, and I pay my respects to His Majesty the Holy King."

Then the figure bowed respectfully to Jiang Chengdao.

Jiang Chengdao looked at Fu Xian.

"Thank you for your hard work. Have you figured out the good and bad luck of this trip?"