GBP Chapter 143 Taking advantage of the situation
Chapter 143 Taking advantage of the situation
Not far from the door of the imperial study, Liu Anruo looked at Qin Wan who left in a hurry, her brows slightly furrowed.
"Doctor Qin."
What is he thinking about? He looks absent-minded.
I just passed by her without noticing her and just walked away.
Only after Qin Wan's figure disappeared did Liu Anruo turn around and walk towards the imperial study.
When they reached the door, Liu Anruo looked at the female official standing outside and said, "Madam Lin, I just saw the figure of Imperial Physician Qin. Is His Majesty ill?"
Naturally, Lady Lin was willing to flatter this popular figure beside His Majesty. "Your Majesty is in good health, Lord Liu. As for why you summoned Imperial Physician Qin, I have no idea."
Hearing this, Liu Anruo lowered his eyes and had a rough guess in his mind.
"Lady Laurin informed me."
Lady Lin bowed slightly, "Master Liu, you are too polite."
After a while, the messenger came out and said, "Master Liu, His Majesty invites you."
Liu Anruo straightened his robe and walked into the imperial study.
When I entered, I saw Yun Zhi sitting behind the desk and hurriedly bowed to her.
"See Your Majesty."
Yun Zhi looked up at her and said, "No need to be polite. I wonder why Lord Liu has come here this time?"
"During this visit from the four nations, they all sent people to contact me privately, intending for me to serve them as their insider."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of understanding flashed in Yun Zhi's eyes.
really.
Not only was she making plans, the other four countries were also making moves in secret.
I wonder how many ministers the four countries secretly contacted to celebrate her birthday.
How many people refused and how many people agreed.
Yun Zhi tapped her fingers lightly on the table and spoke slowly, "Then I wonder how Lord Liu responded to them?"
Hearing this, Liu Anruo showed a sly smile, "I told them to think about it for a while and then give them an answer."
"They gave a lot, didn't they?"
The two looked at each other and both smiled knowingly.
"Your Majesty understands me."
Next, Liu Anruo's expression became a little serious, and he told Yun Zhi everything about his plan.
"As Your Majesty said, the conditions promised by the four nations are very generous. As long as you agree to be their internal support, you will receive many benefits during the period. If the plan succeeds, the rewards will be even more generous, and you may even be crowned king."
"Our treasury is indeed full now, but who would complain about having too much money? Especially when we go to war in the future, the cost of money will be huge. Why not take this opportunity to make a profit from them?"
At this point, a shrewd look flashed in Liu Anruo's eyes.
"So, when the four nations extended an olive branch to me this time, I didn't rush to refuse, but I also didn't agree right away. After all, if I agreed too readily, they might become suspicious. So I just said I'd consider it carefully."
"Also, during this consideration phase, I can repeatedly make my request, making them think I'm greedy. This back-and-forth approach will also help alleviate their doubts."
"As for agreeing to be their insider, we'll occasionally help them with small tasks and give them some sweet treats. As for the news that gets spread, whether it's true or false, that's naturally under our control."
After saying this, Liu Anruo bowed slightly and saluted Yun Zhi again with a respectful look, "I wonder, Your Majesty, what do you think of this plan?"
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Yun Zhi slowly stood up, an appreciative smile on her face, and clapped her hands together a few times, "Lord Liu, this trick of plotting within a plot is brilliant. If you need anything, please let me know."
Liu Anruo straightened up with a faint smile on his face, "Of course I won't be polite with Your Majesty."
"Although this plan is brilliant, it also carries considerable risks. If the four nations discover your intentions, your life will be in danger."
Yun Zhi frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes. After all, if the four countries found out that they were being teased, they would definitely try their best to get rid of that person.
"I will send someone to secretly protect you, my dear Liu, but you must also be extremely cautious."
Liu Anruo was naturally aware of the consequences of doing this if discovered. "I understand. I will act cautiously and not let the four countries discover my flaws."
Yun Zhi nodded slightly, her eyes full of trust and expectation, "I naturally believe in your ability."
After saying that, Yun Zhi sat back at the desk, waiting for her to say goodbye.
Seeing Yun Zhi sitting back down, Liu Anruo told her about what he had just done when he met Qin Wan.
"Your Majesty, when I arrived just now, I saw Imperial Physician Qin leaving in a hurry. Now that I see Your Majesty is fine, are you planning to send Imperial Physician Qin to the Liao Kingdom?"
When there was a shortage of manpower before, Liu Anruo had to take on multiple roles.
Most of the intelligence collected from various places was sent to her first. After she screened it, she sorted it out and handed it over to Yunzhi.
So she knew Qin Wan's identity.
"Now is the time to use her."
Liu Anruo's face was filled with worry, and he stared at Yun Zhi intently. "Your Majesty, aren't you afraid of her betrayal? After all, she once had such a deep friendship with the Liao Emperor."
"And it's undeniable. Looking across the world, a man in such high position can remain chaste for a woman and leave his harem empty. With such deep affection, it's hard to guarantee that Doctor Qin won't be tempted and betray us."
Liu Anruo clenched his hands unconsciously and frowned even more tightly. After all, as long as Qin Wan did not affect his throne, he could always dote on her.
How could Liu Anruo feel at ease about this?
Yun Zhi was remarkably calm regarding her concerns. "As for Imperial Physician Qin, Liu Aiqing hasn't had much contact with her, so you might not know her well. If Qi Yan'an loves her but loves power more, then Qin Wan loves her but loves his family more."
"Although they have been childhood sweethearts, it's true that Mr. and Mrs. Shang have loved her for nearly sixteen years. Especially when the entire family was facing execution, Mr. Shang still tried his best to send her away. She knows what's more important than what's less important."
After more than two years of living together in the mountains, Yun Zhi had a relatively good understanding of Qin Wan through occasional conversation and observation.
that's the truth.
Qin Wan is a person who values family, friendship and love.
Pampered by her parents, she also knew that the only people in the world who would never betray or hurt her were her parents.
She did love Qi Yan'an deeply, but the moment the entire Shang family was executed, all her love disappeared, and only hatred and murderous intent remained.
On the way to escape, she hated everyone.
He hated the Marquis of Xiaoyong who ordered the extermination of their entire merchant family, he hated the several young masters who joined forces to present evidence to the Marquis, and he hated Qi Yan'an who helped his father by allowing him to embezzle and accept bribes.
She even hated herself. If she had not been with Qi Yan'an, the business would still be there, and her father would still be that honest and upright official, not a corrupt official.
On the way, she had thought about dying, but every time she thought about how her father had exhausted all means to help her escape, and her father's words when she escaped, "Dad and Mom don't blame you, Wanwan must live well", she gritted her teeth and insisted on living.
Late at night, she would always dream about that day.
At that time, she thought that she must kill Qi Yanan, the source of the disaster.
However, she also knew that this was difficult.
So when she met Yun Zhi, the first thing she thought of was to use Yun Zhi's power to take revenge.
And today, after Yun Zhi said that, she agreed without hesitation.
She knew that Yun Zhi asked her to do this, and she would definitely make arrangements there and help her.
Looking at Liu Anruo, whose brows relaxed, he said, "Don't worry, Qin Wan is a smart person. The people we buried over there will contact her when the time comes. She knows what to do."
Liu Anruo nodded, "In that case, I am relieved."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Yun Zhi with a firm gaze.
"Your Majesty, I am where I am today entirely thanks to your support, so I will never betray you."
"As for the four nations' attempts to win me over, I know that they are merely a temporary tactic. Once they succeed, they will definitely kill me first. After all, they will not use a woman like me, nor are they willing to acknowledge that their success is due to a woman."
"As for me, only here with Your Majesty can I display my talents, and I only wish to follow Your Majesty forever."
"I will not disturb Your Majesty any longer and will take my leave first."
Looking at Liu Anruo's departing back, Yun Zhi narrowed her eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.
Yun Zhi certainly understood what she meant by what she had just said.
She was saying that she would never have the slightest intention of betrayal in her subsequent dealings with the four countries.