Li Dan fell silent.
On the surface, they had suffered a loss this time. After all, they had lost the Chang'an Red Tea, and it would be very difficult for them to obtain money in the future.
But from another perspective,
Li Dan had obtained the list of these court officials and could use it to support his own faction, gradually gaining some influence!
Compared to the vast territory of the Tang Dynasty, what was a little bit of silver?
After careful consideration, he gave a candid answer:
“From this point of view, Your Majesty has earned a lot.”
Zheng Qing nodded and bowed,
“Congratulations, Your Majesty!”
Li Dan laughed:
“Good, good, good, Zheng Qing, you did a good job! Tell me, what reward do you want?”
Li Dan had gained a clear understanding of how Zheng Qing handled the Red Tea matter this time. He was definitely a useful person!
【Li Dan's favorability increased by 5000. Reputation +5000.】
And most importantly, he was quick-witted and had a clear grasp of the situation!
Such talents should not be missed!
…
Inside the Jinyu Prison -
Su Wu Ming and Lu Ling Feng were staring at each other.
“Hey, what’s going on here? I’m a hero, right? I may not have achieved great merit, but at least I haven’t committed any mistakes.
Yet, I’m imprisoned in Jinyu Prison! Is this the treatment for someone who captured the culprit?”
Su Wu Ming sighed.
Lu Ling Feng was sitting cross-legged opposite him, seemingly ignoring his words.
Seeing that he was not paying attention, Su Wu Ming continued:
“Don’t you want to say anything? Although Zheng Yu Shi is the one who deserves the main credit, you did drive Shi Yi Niang away.
But you’re locked up in Jinyu Prison by the General himself. Can you take it?”
Lu Ling Feng was tired of being nagged and said calmly:
“If you can shut up, then I can take it.”
“Hey, I said, we’re on the same team, right?”
Su Wu Ming was unhappy.
“Same team? Su Wu Ming, I advise you to put yourself in your place! Otherwise, you might say something wrong one day, and I won’t be polite to you!”
Lu Ling Feng said coldly.
Su Wu Ming was speechless, because Lu Ling Feng was right.
As they spoke, the sound of footsteps approached. They looked up curiously and saw two people approaching.
It was Wei Feng Hua, the Dian Jun of the Princess’s Palace, and Bai Shan, the She Ren of the Eastern Palace!
The two of them walked to the door with emotionless expressions.
Bai Shan said loudly:
“Bai Shan, the She Ren of the Eastern Palace, is here by imperial decree to fetch someone!”
“Wei Feng Hua, the Dian Jun of the Princess’s Palace, is here by imperial decree to fetch someone!”
Su Wu Ming and Lu Ling Feng looked at each other, both with thoughtful expressions.
Are we being released from prison?
Bai Shan tried to suppress his annoyance, but still bowed:
“Wei Dian Jun, it seems I arrived first!”
Wei Feng Hua remained expressionless, not even looking at Bai Shan. He said calmly:
“This kind of thing, there’s no such thing as arriving first or last. The Princess’s temperament is… she must see the person she wants to see immediately!”
He then glanced at Bai Shan arrogantly, his attitude extremely arrogant.
“You…”
Bai Shan was furious, but he couldn’t refute him.
Because in today’s Tang Dynasty, the Princess had the most power! Even the Emperor and the Crown Prince would pay their respects if they encountered her!
After all, four out of the seven current Prime Ministers were the Princess’s people!
Not to mention, the Princess was also the Crown Prince’s aunt!
But then, Wei Feng Hua turned around with a smile, a mischievous look on his face, and bowed:
“I’m helpless too!”
Bai Shan forced a smile and then stroked his beard:
“I am acting on orders!”
Wei Feng Hua’s face immediately showed displeasure. His voice even rose a few octaves:
“Am I not acting on orders?!”
They looked at each other, and there was already an unspoken tension in the air.
Then, almost simultaneously, they said:
“Bai Shan, the She Ren of the Eastern Palace,”
“Wei Feng Hua, the Dian Jun of the Princess’s Palace,”
“By order of the Crown Prince,”
“By order of the Princess,”
“To fetch Su Wu Ming, the County Magistrate of Chang’an!”
“To fetch Lu Ling Feng, the Zhong Lang Jiang of the Jinyu Guard!”
“To be questioned in the palace!”
“To be summoned to the Princess’s Palace!”
The two of them finished their sentences briskly, and the atmosphere became awkward.
Before, they both thought they were here for the same reason.
But now…
It seems they’re completely unrelated?
They both burst into laughter and then bowed to each other.
But in an instant, Bai Shan’s expression returned to normal. He asked coldly:
“Which one is Su Wu Ming?”
And Wei Feng Hua on the other side also said:
“Which one is Lu Ling Feng?”
Inside the prison, Lu Ling Feng frowned:
“Wei Dian Jun, I think you’ve mistaken.
I think Her Highness the Princess wants to see Su Xian Wei, right?”
Wei Feng Hua said coldly:
“I’ve received a verbal order from the Princess! It’s not wrong!
And I’m not deaf!
The Princess wants to see you!”
Lu Ling Feng frowned.
The prison guards came to open the door and let him out.
Lu Ling Feng walked out anxiously and asked Bai Shan:
“His Highness the Crown Prince didn’t ask about me?”
Bai Shan didn’t answer but looked at Su Wu Ming on the other side:
“Su Wu Ming, His Highness the Crown Prince wants to see you! You can go to the palace with me now!”
Su Wu Ming and Lu Ling Feng exchanged glances, both unsure what these two were up to!
Lu Ling Feng followed Wei Feng Hua to the Princess’s Palace.
But they didn’t directly see the Princess. They were taken to a room.
There were many maids around, and a large bathtub filled with rose petals, emitting a fragrance.
Wei Feng Hua gestured for him to enter:
“Zhong Lang Jiang, please take a bath and change clothes!”
Lu Ling Feng looked at the clothes on the clothes rack behind him and frowned slightly:
“Why do I need to wear these clothes? I’m not used to it!”
Wei Feng Hua’s eyes widened in exaggeration:
“But you’re covered in blood! If you scare the Princess, that would be a crime!”
Lu Ling Feng looked at himself and compromised:
“You all go out!”
Wei Feng Hua waved his hand, and all the maids scattered.
…
On the other side, Su Wu Ming, under Bai Shan’s escort, also arrived at the Eastern Palace.
He knelt respectfully and bowed:
“Su Wu Ming, the County Magistrate of Chang’an, pays his respects to His Highness the Crown Prince!”
But there was no response.
Su Wu Ming tried to look up, but he found the chair in front was empty.
He didn’t understand. He glanced at Bai Shan, but found that he was looking straight ahead.
Su Wu Ming understood and continued to maintain his bowing posture.
At this time, Crown Prince Li Long Ji was searching through the books on the side. He picked up a scroll:
“Su Xian Wei is a disciple of Di Gong?”
Su Wu Ming said seriously:
“Yes! I have been fortunate enough to learn from my Master for several years!”
The sunlight shone through the windows and bookshelves, casting a shadow on the Crown Prince’s face, making his expression and appearance seem a little dark.
“No wonder!”
He walked to the upper seat and sat down.
“The Red Tea trade has been going on in Chang’an for a year. Many court officials have been harmed by them.
But you, Su Xian Wei, have only been in office for half a month and have been able to clear up the case. It’s really not easy!
I will definitely report to the Emperor and petition for merit on your behalf!”
Su Wu Ming’s heart skipped a beat.
Something doesn’t seem right…
Thinking about this, he quickly said:
“Reporting to Your Highness the Crown Prince, the Red Tea case was not solely Su Wu Ming’s achievement!”
…
The third update is here!
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