AWB Chapter 696 Cannot be used
Chapter 696 Cannot be used
Xiao Ziqian pursed his lips and thought in silence.
The letter sent by Song Tingshan's concubine mentioned Xiao Heyu's hunting ground?
Isn't this too coincidental?
Therefore, it is very likely that they want to hint at something by using the name of Princess Mingzhu.
"What does Your Highness mean?" Wei Chenxi was a little confused.
Xiao Ziqian sneered: "Song Tingshan is a double-faced person. He wants people to think that he is loyal to the third brother. Even if the third brother is in trouble, he is unwilling to betray his old master. He is kind and righteous. But he also wants to please me and join my sect."
Xiao Ziqian has a pair of sharp eyes, like an eagle.
Some time ago, he sent him the blueprints of a mechanical crossbow. Presumably, seeing that he had not taken any action, he lost his patience and asked his concubine to come to him.
"But why does Princess Mingzhu also want to get involved?" Wei Chenxi asked.
"This Princess Mingzhu is very capable. In less than a year, the orphan girl who returned from the Jade Buddha Temple has become a favorite of the Imperial Grandmother. She had a bad relationship with my third brother before, and many people know about it. I think she wants to take this opportunity to show her goodwill to us and do us a favor while suppressing my third brother."
Xiao Ziqian analyzed in a deep voice. He knew that he was quite talented in leading troops in battle, but he was not good at court affairs.
So every step I take is done with extreme caution.
It's not that he has to fight for that position, but no one among his brothers makes him feel convinced.
In this case, who wouldn’t want to sit in that position?
"In this case, Prince Song is indeed..." Wei Chenxi spoke slowly.
"He can't hold his temper anymore, so he threw out another chip." Xiao Ziqian said coldly, asking his men to come in and bring a large crossbow.
"What is this?" Wei Chenxi touched it curiously.
"This is the blueprint Song Tingshan sent me earlier. I sent a craftsman to make it, but I only got it today."
"Your Highness, have you ever tried it?" Although Wei Chenxi did not know martial arts, he seemed very interested.
"I've tried it, and it works pretty well, but it's a complicated craft to make, and I'm afraid it'll take some time. And if it's used on the battlefield, it'll also be a test of the soldiers' operational skills."
This thing can be made and is indeed useful. Xiao Ziqian had planned to report it to his father in the next two days.
But what he didn't expect was that Song Tingshan lost his patience and sent a concubine to scout the way.
"Then in this small hunting ground..." Wei Chenxi said again.
"I will send someone to spy tonight. If I find anything, I will discuss it with Mr. Zhuang and then make a decision." Xiao Ziqian did not hide it from Wei Chenxi.
He and Wei Chenxi were in love with each other, and he had spent a lot of effort to marry her, so there was nothing to hide.
"What do you think of Song Tingshan, Your Highness?" Wei Chenxi asked.
Xiao Ziqian frowned, "He is not fit for any important task. He seems to be loyal to my third brother, but in fact he is just being superficial. His actions are no different from those villains who take advantage of others' misfortunes."
Prior to this, he discussed with Mr. Zhuang and thought that this person could be used, but still needed to be tested a few more times.
Unexpectedly...
Wei Chenxi nodded: "Lady Chengguo has been in frequent contact with my mother recently. My mother has also mentioned that although Lady Chengguo is not kind to Song Tingshan, she is not cunning."
Xiao Ziqian understood what she meant and said, "So, the fact that she treated her first wife's son harshly and caused a stir in the city is not that simple."
"Yes, after all, Prince Song had a very good reputation and fame before, but people are not saints. How many of them can repay others with kindness when they treat me harshly?" Wei Chenxi responded softly.
Xiao Ziqian nodded: "In this case, Song Tingshan cannot be used."
"Your Highness should listen to Mr. Zhuang's opinion. In addition, Lady Chengguo praised her son Song Hua'an to my mother. Your Highness may also pay attention to it."
Xiao Ziqian pulled her into his arms: "Don't worry, I will give my mother-in-law this face."
*
As soon as Lou Yulan left the Seventh Prince's Mansion, she immediately thanked the wife of Duke Chengguo respectfully.
After exchanging a few witty remarks with the wife of Duke Cheng, she found an excuse and led her men straight to the Shen Residence.
Shen Shuyi was copying Buddhist scriptures at the time, so Xiao Huaijin was able to rest in peace, and the relationship between His Majesty and him was restored, and the Queen Mother's knot was untied.
In addition, in her previous life, she had deliberately tried to figure out Princess Changle's temperament and had learned some similarities, so the Queen Mother became closer to her.
A few days ago, Shen Shuyi was summoned into the palace, and the empress dowager rewarded her with a lot of things. In return, Shen Shuyi not only often copied Buddhist scriptures and sent them to the empress dowager, but also often brought some small things from outside the palace into the palace.
"Young lady's handwriting is getting more and more beautiful!" Jinzhu followed along as she practiced calligraphy, her eyes lighting up as she watched Shen Shuyi write.
Just as she finished speaking, Feicui came in from outside: "Miss, the cousin of the Qin family wants to see you."
Shen Shuyi remembered that she had been to the Seventh Prince's Mansion today, and immediately said, "Please ask her to come in."
Not long after, Lou Yulan walked into Yunshu Garden with a happy face.
"Cousin, it's done. The Seventh Prince's wife is kind and gentle. She just said that she didn't take the incident that day to heart at all. I would like to invite you to have tea at her house another day."
Shen Shuyi smiled and asked her to sit down: "I know that my cousin can definitely accomplish this."
Lou Yulan returned the box to Shen Shuyi: "But the Seventh Prince's wife only left the letter and confiscated these things."
Lou Yulan was a little nervous, worried that Shen Shuyi would be unhappy.
Unexpectedly, Shen Shuyi didn't take it to heart at all: "It's always good to receive the letter. After all, His Highness the Seventh Prince is of noble status, so the Seventh Prince's wife must be careful with her words and actions."
Hearing this, Lou Yulan smiled and said, "What about Mr. Liancheng..."
Shen Shuyi smiled gently: "Don't worry, I have already informed the master. If it is convenient for you, after lunch, Mr. Liancheng and I will go to the Duke Cheng's Mansion with you and ask him to personally diagnose the prince's pulse."
Hearing this, Lou Yulan's eyes were filled with gratitude: "Thank you, cousin! Thank you, cousin!"
Lou Yulan's eyes were full of tears, and she was excited and anxious: "If the prince knew, he would be very happy."
Although she has not yet met Mr. Liancheng, and the prince's illness may not be cured, but at least... at least it is a good progress.
She could finally do something for the prince.
When she thought of this, Lou Yulan couldn't help but start looking forward to Song Tingshan's expression when he knew that she had invited Mr. Liancheng.
Looking at Lou Yulan's smiling face, Shen Shuyi curled his lips, with an unclear smile in his eyes.
It doesn't make sense that Shen Jingzhen and Shen Jingyu are both having a hard time, while only you, Lou Yulan, are having a smooth life.
Sometimes in life, having things go too smoothly is not a good thing.
But I just don’t know if you will still be able to laugh when Song Tingshan knows the “efforts” you have made.
Shen Shuyi did not dine with Lou Yulan, but he was generous enough to treat her well.
At one o'clock in the afternoon, Shen Shuyi, Lou Yulan and Liancheng went to Duke Cheng's Mansion.