Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 687: Sitting Up in Shock from Sickness (asking for guaranteed monthly ticket)
At Zhang Luan's house.

When Shen Lu heard the news, he ran over to offer congratulations.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Luan became addicted to pretending to be sick. He lay there groaning, and his face was dazed when he looked at Shen Lu, as if he was terminally ill and his eyes began to blur.

"Laizhan, your illness has been delayed for too long. How come you are still not well now? It's really worrying!" Shen Lu said with a bitter face, and then said, "After this incident, your position in the court is really as stable as a rock. No one will dare to say anything bad about you anymore."

Zhang Luan asked in a daze, "Is this victory report from the northwest really that useful?"

Zhang Yanling was speechless watching from the side.

My dad is possessed by a demon now. He always acts as if he is dying in front of others. It seems that he plays the role of a terminally ill patient very well, but in fact, he is just overacting.

Zhang Yanling wanted to say, Dad, you don't look sick. Sick people will try their best to improve their mental state, but you look more like you just gave birth to a child. You are so exhausted that you are almost dead...

Shen Lu said confidently, "You assisted His Majesty in ascending the throne, and you have made great contributions. You are also trusted by the Empress Dowager and have a strong background. Now our niece is the Queen of the Ming Dynasty, and she and His Majesty are in love and inseparable. Your power in the court is at its peak. Add to that the good news from the northwest, and who else can hold a more stable position than you?"

"haha, really?"

Zhang Luan felt a little embarrassed after hearing so many compliments. His tense spirit suddenly relaxed and his sick face looked much more real.

As they were talking, Chang Shun ran to the door and wanted to shout, but saw his second young master sitting by the door, so he bent over and walked forward, whispering the situation to Zhang Yanling.

Zhang Luan seemed to be talking to Shen Lu, but his eyes were looking towards the door.

Full of energy.

"My son, is there something wrong?"

Zhang Luan asked curiously.

Zhang Yanling stood up and walked to the bedside, whispering, "Butler Pang Da just came to the mansion to inform us personally, saying that there is a letter from the northwest, which involves thanking my father."

"Then what are you waiting for? Hurry and invite the person in."

When Zhang Luan heard that Pang Qing was coming to the mansion on behalf of Li Zisheng to give a thank-you gift, he jumped up from the bed in an instant, his movements were so swift.
Shen Lu was watching from the side and felt frightened.

It didn't occur to him that Zhang Luan was pretending to be sick.

At least from his point of view, there is no reason for Zhang Luan, who is now very popular, to hold power in the court and not use it. Instead, he has to pretend to be a grandson at home. Doing so will not win sympathy from others.

If he was faking illness, it would be meaningless and would delay his rise to the top of his official career.

But in the eyes of his son Zhang Yanling, Zhang Luan just likes to do this kind of meaningless thing. However, Zhang Luan is indeed ill at the moment, but not as serious as he pretends.

Zhang Yanling said, "Butler Pang has gone back and said the gift will be delivered in a few days."

"Huh? Why did you chase them away?"

Zhang Luan seemed very anxious.

It was quite awkward with Shen Lu around.

You said in front of me, your guest, that others shouldn't leave. Does that mean I shouldn't stay? I came here with good intentions to congratulate you on your military achievement, so why do you despise me?

"Ruxue, what is the recent reputation of me in the Yintai Division?"

Zhang Luan probably felt that he had alienated Shen Lu, so he changed the subject and asked.

Shen Lu smiled awkwardly.

What's your reputation like? Don't you know it?
Zhang Luan said: "I don't like to defend myself. I like to do practical things the most. Minister Li's victory in the northwest is one of the practical things I promoted.

"Don't worry, I tell you, our Zhang family will not fall no matter what."

Shen Lu nodded to show his understanding.

But I was thinking, why are you telling me this?
Zhang Yanling smiled and said, "Uncle, I think what my father meant is that his illness will soon be cured, and he will be more enterprising in the court and will not disappoint your expectations."

After hearing this, Shen Lu finally felt better. He smiled and complimented, "Laizhan, many people in the court are waiting for you to return after recovering from your illness...Laizhan, you are a role model for our generation."

"You're too kind." Zhang Luan smiled modestly and continued, "How about this? If there's any latest news from the northwest, I'll send someone to tell you. Today I'm..."

"understand."

Shen Lu smiled and said, "I just got the news, so I came to investigate and congratulate you."

Zhang Luan said: "My son Yanling went to the palace today, but he didn't get much news. It's too early to say that we have won a great victory. The Tatars are unlikely to give up."

"Then what happens next..."

Shen Lu couldn't help but get nervous when he heard this.

Zhang Luan said helplessly, "I am in the capital and I am still ill. I can't help with the situation in the northwest for the time being. I am really out of reach. But I think Minister Li is a cautious person and may be able to turn corruption into magic. It's a pity that those governors and generals in the northwest are not at his disposal. How to stabilize the front line of Pianguan and repel the Tatars in the absence of soldiers and generals, all of which will test his ability."

Shen Lu asked, "Before he set out, didn't you give him any tips or tricks about this battle?"

Zhang Luan asked curiously, "Didn't I tell him where the Tatars came from?"

"This……"

Shen Lu asked, "What's next?"

"The next step... let's take it one step at a time... The Tatars are approaching our pass from a certain direction, and I was lucky enough to predict it. How to drive them away next depends on how Minister Li and his soldiers perform on the battlefield. Once this matter of heaven's secrets involves human relationships, there are many changes, and I can't explain it in a few words."

Zhang Luanqiang defended himself.

It’s not that I can’t do it, it’s just that the topic is beyond the scope!

"Yeah."

Shen Lu quickly responded, "But with your ability, even if Zhang Tianshi from Mount Longhu comes, he will have to admit defeat. But there are rumors outside that you once sought Taoism in Mount Longhu. Is that true?"

"Bah! When have I ever been to Mount Longhu?"

Zhang Luan had a look of disdain.

Shen Lu said: "Then where did your Taoism come from? To be honest, I am ashamed to say that I know very little about your previous experiences."

Zhang Luan's expression was somewhat evasive, he thought, it's no good for you to know too much, you will lose your curiosity about me, and all that will be left is contempt.

Even I haven't gotten the truth out of my son yet.

Zhang Luan replied casually: "I practiced not in Longhu Mountain, but in Huangshan Mountain."

"what?"

Shen Lu frowned when he heard this.

Zhang Luan said, "Otherwise, why would I have such close dealings with those Huizhou merchants? What about the treasure of Huangshan mica? After all, I have returned from Huangshan with great success in my cultivation."

Shen Lu couldn't help feeling embarrassed after hearing this.

If I didn't really know that you had great supernatural powers, I would have thought you were just making things up.

Zhang Luan pretended to fiddle with his fingers and said, "I roughly calculated again and guessed that the people in the court would not easily let Minister Li and I achieve the credit. Things are still changing... Do you think military power is easy to obtain? Previously, I was just nitpicking, and the next step may be nitpicking."

"It makes some sense."

Shen Lu just agreed with Zhang Luan, but thinking about the current situation in the court, he asked cautiously: "Brother Lai Zhan, are you ready to deal with it?"

Zhang Luan said, "I have done everything. If they don't believe me, it's up to them! If I try to spy on the secrets a few more times, I might even lose my life! The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed. If they are revealed, they will be punished by heaven! I still want to live a peaceful life, live as long as possible, and enjoy my grandchildren!"

"understand."

Shen Lu seemed to understand, but also seemed to understand nothing. In the end, whatever Zhang Luan said was the truth, and he just had to adapt to the situation.

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