bestfiction Chapter 455 Promotion
Chapter 455 Promotion
Tang Yichen said to Li Taohua and Tang Dafu, "Yinyin and I will go to the study to talk. Don't worry about it for now. Go to bed early."
Li Taohua watched the brother and sister leave and muttered to herself, "This kid really listened to me. But some people work hard their entire lives and never get promoted even half a level. How can promotion be that easy?"
In the study, Tang Yichen and Qin Huiyin discussed the details.
Qin Huiyin took out the blueprint that had been drawn long ago. On the blueprint were various weapons, including light weapons and heavy siege weapons.
"Originally, I just casually drew these blueprints, but now they've come in handy. I've heard that the current emperor's biggest worry is the unstable borders, with neighboring countries eyeing him covetously and constantly harassing him. These weapons, combined with the supplies from our military factories, can increase our chances of victory by at least 30%. If we have a brave general who's skilled in fighting, that's an 80% chance of victory."
"I'm a civil servant. If I rashly interfere with the duties of a military commander..." Tang Yichen hesitated for a moment, but quickly made a decision. "I'll hand over these drawings. As for the decision, it's up to fate. I'll ask Prince Zhong to give me three days to consider. I'll be safe during these three days. As long as a solution can be found within those three days, I'll be fine."
"If this doesn't work, I will marry Princess Yuanying." As for how to treat her after marrying her, that is his business. Could it be that Prince Zhong wants to interfere in his bedroom affairs?
"I don't want to have such a terrible sister-in-law, so big brother, you must work hard to convince the emperor to pay attention to you and promote you as soon as possible. Then, tell the emperor about my affairs."
A promotion alone wasn't enough; it was just a cover. When the emperor was relying on him, his presence was at its strongest. If he tried to stir up trouble at this time, Prince Zhong would naturally not dare to act recklessly. After all, the emperor valued him. If he were to cause trouble for the Tang family at this time, wouldn't that be a deliberate provocation? The emperor's heart was complex; even someone as arrogant as Prince Zhong wouldn't dare to cross the emperor's throne.
Tang Yichen still had some official business to attend to, so Qin Huiyin left the study after discussing it with him. As soon as she came out, she saw Tang Luwu waiting for her outside. As soon as she came out, she came over to greet her.
"How's the discussion going between you and Big Brother?"
"I've thought of a solution, but whether it works or not will depend on tomorrow."
"Is it okay for me to fall into Prince Zhong's hands?"
"Big brother said he has asked Prince Zhong for three days, and nothing will happen within three days. Don't worry, big brother will definitely find a way to save me and won't let me become a cripple."
How could Tang Luwu not be worried?
Their family was too insignificant. For the royal family, it would be a simple matter of making their entire family disappear. I've offended such a terrifying person, and my life is in danger.
"My eldest brother said that if it really comes to that, he will marry Princess Yuanying." Qin Huiyin sighed.
"That won't do. If a vicious woman like Princess Yuanying becomes our sister-in-law, how can we live a good life? Most importantly, my brother's life will be ruined."
"I believe that big brother has a way to solve this matter." Qin Huiyin said, "I will go to the Song family to inquire about the news."
"Row."
In the dungeon, a man covered in blood lay there begging for mercy. Song Ruize sat on a chair, watching his men whip him.
"I'm going to tell Prince Zhong that I have the prescription and ask him to release Tang Yixiao. Please, forgive me, I will never dare to provoke Tang Yixiao again."
The man lying there in a bloody mess was none other than Feng Yanzhen, who had been instigating Prince Zhong, and was Tang Yixiao's former mortal enemy.
He had originally intended to harm Tang Yixiao, but ended up letting Tang Yixiao break the deadlock. After that, he tried every possible way to find out the recipe, and after repeatedly confirming that it was fake, he went to Prince Zhong to complain, and said many provocative words, which angered Prince Zhong. Then he brought up the old score and let Tang Yixiao fall into Prince Zhong's mansion again.
"Brother Ze, how should we deal with this?"
"Throw it at the gate of Prince Zhong's mansion."
"Yes."
Song Ruize came out of the dungeon, and his attendant came over and said, "The eldest lady is here."
There was a flash of panic in Song Ruize's eyes.
It was so late, he thought she wouldn't come, so he went to the dungeon and took action himself.
"Prepare some water. I want to take a bath."
"There's no hot water at this hour."
"Forget it, I'm going to swim in the lake." Song Ruize said, walking towards the lake, "Bring me some clean clothes."
When Qin Huiyin returned to the Song residence, she heard that Song Ruize was not in the house and had just gone out. She had wanted to ask Song Ruize for some information, but he was not there. She was a little disappointed and went back to her room.
Tang Yixiao was still at Prince Zhong's mansion. Although Tang Yichen said he would be fine, she, as his elder sister, was worried about him being in danger. Of course, she couldn't sleep because of this worry.
Boom! There was a knock on the door.
Qin Huiyin thought of Song Ruize and quickly opened the door.
Song Ruize had wet hair and Qin Huiyin was also wearing underwear and her hair was also loose. The two of them just stared at each other, and the scene was a little strange, so neither of them spoke.
"Wait for me outside while I put on some clothes."
In ancient times, undergarments and lingerie were essentially pajamas, covering everything that needed to be covered. Logically, there was nothing wrong with that. However, she suddenly felt a little uncomfortable and wanted to put on some more clothes.
Song Ruize was waiting for her at the stone table in the yard.
Qin Huiyin came over with her clothes draped over her shoulders, sat down next to him, and said, "Do you still have official business to attend to so late at night?"
"I'll go check why Prince Zhong suddenly got angry about Tang Yixiao." Song Ruize knew what she was worried about, so he told her the result directly. "All of this is caused by that Feng Yanzhen. After he was kicked out of the Imperial Hospital, he held a grudge against Tang Yixiao and has been looking for ways to get revenge. Tang Yixiao is usually either in the Imperial Hospital or at the Tang residence. He has no other opportunity but to start with the prescriptions Tang Yixiao prescribed. The prescriptions Tang Yixiao prescribed for Princess Yuanying became his opportunity to do something dirty. However, even if there was no Feng Yanzhen, Prince Zhong would have found other opportunities to plot against Tang Yichen. Princess Yuanying has become a cripple, and no good man from any family is willing to marry her. Tang Yichen has no family to look after him, so he is the easiest to manipulate. He has long wanted to recruit Tang Yichen as his son-in-law."
"I heard that my eldest brother caused his son to be sent to the border, and he's still suffering there. And he still wants to take me as his son-in-law?"
"There are no absolute enemies or friends in the court. Tang Yichen did cause his son to leave the capital, but Tang Yichen is a favorite of the emperor and has a bright future. If he were to be his son-in-law, he would be easy to control and his daughter would have someone to rely on. He was worried that he had no chance to trap Tang Yichen. Tang Yixiao's incident was just an opportunity."