The Prodigal Son

Logically speaking, Qin Yu should not be qualified to know about the Nine Dragon Pendant.

However, considering that Qin Yu had just offered a brilliant plan, Zhao Luan still told him the truth.

Based on the pattern of the fragments of the Nine Dragons Pendant in their possession, it can be roughly determined that the Nine Dragons Pendant has a small circular ring in the middle, with the tails of the nine dragons all converging on the ring, and then the heads and bodies connected in one direction on the outside.

This fragment of the Nine Dragons Pendant was obtained by Emperor Xiaowu during his conquest of Wuzhou.

During Emperor Xiaowu's third northern expedition, he captured a close attendant of the Northern Qi emperor and learned from him that the Nine Dragon Pendant concealed a huge secret.

However, even the attendant didn't know what this secret was.

Originally, she thought it was just something the attendant made up to save his life.

However, the fact that the Northern Qi delegation came specifically for the fragments of the Nine Dragons Pendant is tantamount to confirming this matter.

Bei Qi wanted to retrieve the fragments of the Nine Dragon Pendant at a small cost, but she definitely wouldn't agree!

However, if Bei Qi really paid a huge price for the fragment of the Nine Dragon Pendant, it would further prove that the Nine Dragon Pendant was of great use to Bei Qi, and she would be even less likely to hand over the fragment of the Nine Dragon Pendant to Bei Qi.

After hearing Zhao Luan's words, Qin Yu was speechless.

Giving too little is not good, and giving too much is not good either!

Does that mean you absolutely refuse to give it to me?

It seems that if I want to find out from Bei Qi how to cure my congenital intestinal malformation, I'll have to resort to my own unscrupulous methods!

"Thank you for informing me, Your Majesty!"

Qin Yu bowed and said, "I still need to discuss trade matters with Yan Li, so I'll take my leave now!"

Go!

A rare smile appeared on Zhao Luan's face. "I await your good news!"

Qin Yu bowed again and quickly withdrew.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

Song Zhuo was still reeling from the immense excitement. "If Qin Yu's plan succeeds, Your Majesty may very well accomplish what neither Emperor Xiaowu nor the late Emperor could achieve!"

"This plan is indeed ingenious!"

Zhao Luan smiled broadly and then instructed, "This matter must be kept strictly confidential and must not be leaked!"

"Your Majesty understands!"

Song Zhuo nodded emphatically.

After chatting with Zhao Luan for a while, Song Zhuo also took his leave.

As soon as Song Zhuo left, Yun Ying tattled to Zhao Luan, "When His Majesty was agitated and lost in thought just now, Qin Yu kept staring at His Majesty in this direction..."

As she spoke, Yunying pointed to Zhao Luan's chest.

Zhao Luan's smile vanished abruptly, her teeth clenched: "That audacious bastard!"

Shangguan Youyi smiled and said, "Your Majesty should be happy."

"Happy?"

A sharp glint flashed in Zhao Luan's eyes. "You mean, it's my honor to have Qin Yu staring at me?"

"No, no!"

Shangguan Youyi shook his head repeatedly. "What I mean is, if the plan for the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet and the plan we just discussed were both Qin Yu's own ideas, Your Majesty might have discovered a great talent! And if this great talent happens to be a greedy and lustful man, Your Majesty should be even happier!"

Zhao Luan lowered her eyes and then nodded in agreement.

indeed!

Those who are greedy for money and lustful are the easiest to control!

Moreover, Qin Yu was unaware of the painful bond between them!

With a little manipulation, I can control him!

If Qin Yu is a great talent, that would truly be something to be happy about.

"Do you really think that Qin Yu came up with both of these strategies on his own?"

Zhao Luan's eyes held a hint of doubt.

Shangguan Youyi thought for a moment and replied, "It's not necessarily Qin Yu's own idea, but considering his previous forced borrowing of money, it's clear that Qin Yu is definitely not as simple as he seems!"

"That's true!"

Zhao Luan nodded.

To this day, she still feels that Qin Yu's act of forcibly borrowing money was a meticulously planned scheme that killed multiple birds with one stone.

He even got himself caught in the crossfire!

After a moment's thought, Zhao Luan asked Shangguan Youyi, "Are there any vacant official positions in the inner court suitable for Qin Yu?"

"The inner...inner court?"

The two generals, Heng and Ha, stared wide-eyed at Zhao Luan in astonishment.

Your Majesty wouldn't be thinking of castrating Qin Yu and keeping him in the palace as a close attendant, would you?

If Qin Yu is not castrated and is allowed to serve as an official in the inner court, it will probably cause a huge uproar in the court!

At that time, it is estimated that all the officials in the court will wonder if His Majesty intends to bring Qin Yu into the harem.

"I'm asking you a question!"

Zhao Luan glared at Shangguan Youyi.

Shangguan Youyi snapped out of his daze and quickly replied, "There are quite a few official positions suitable for Qin Yu, such as Attendant Gentleman, Director of the Imperial Secretariat, Assistant Commissioner, and Director of the Bureau..."

Shangguan Youyi rattled off more than ten official titles in one breath.

These official positions were mostly vacant, or were held concurrently by her and Yunying.

However, these official positions were all for close attendants in the inner court, and were either held by women or eunuchs.

Appointing Qin Yu to this position will definitely damage His Majesty's reputation!

Zhao Luan remained silent, lost in thought.

If Qin Yu succeeds in the trade with the Yan state, he will surely be rewarded!

By bestowing upon him the official position of a close attendant, he not only received a reward but also prevented Qin Fumeng from causing trouble and fighting. Furthermore, by claiming that he was to serve the court, Qin Fumeng could be persuaded not to beat him up!

Three birds with one stone!

However, Qin Yu was not a eunuch after all.

We must be very careful in granting him a position as a close attendant!

……

As Qin Yu walked out of the palace, he pondered how to obtain a cure for his congenital incurable disease from Bei Qi.

As soon as Qin Yu approached the palace gate, he heard a series of drumbeats.

Ok?

Qin Yu listened intently.

This looks like the grievance drum at the palace gate.

As I stepped out of the palace gate, two familiar figures came into view.

Rakumiyama!

Luo Qingyuan!

Depend on!

Who could it be?

It turns out these two were the ones banging the drum of grievance here.

Upon seeing Qin Yu, the father and daughter were taken aback.

After regaining their senses, the father and daughter quickly put down the drumsticks and rushed towards Qin Yu.

"Thirteen!"

Luo Qingyuan called out affectionately, and tears streamed down her face as if they were free.

"I'm a germaphobe, stay away from me!"

Qin Yu immediately raised his hand to stop Luo Qingyuan, "Stop wasting my breath, hurry up and beat the grievance drum! I just saw His Majesty, he should be free right now, maybe he can help you seek justice!"

As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, Qi Dachui immediately stepped forward menacingly.

Seeing Qi Dachui's towering body, the father and daughter suddenly stopped.

"Thirteenth Young Master, we know we were wrong. I, Luo Jianshan, am no human being. We beg you, please have mercy and let us go! If you spare us, the Luo family will follow your lead from now on!"

Luo Jianshan disregarded all dignity, pleading tearfully and even slapping himself repeatedly across the face.

However, Qin Yu showed no pity.

"Thirteen, there's nothing between me and Lü Si!"

Luo Qingyuan cried again, looking pitifully at Qin Yu, "I was just confused for a moment, please forgive me, let's start over, okay?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Qin Yu glanced at the two impatiently, "While His Majesty has some free time, hurry up and continue your petition!"

Having said that, Qin Yu, too lazy to waste any more words with the two, quickly mounted his horse and left with Qi Dachui.

"Thirteen, thirteen..."

Luo Qingyuan took two steps after him, calling out in tears.

However, Qin Yu didn't even turn his head.

Watching Qin Yu leave so heartlessly, Luo Qingyuan's eyes gradually turned cold.

Finally, it transformed into a poisonous snake!

She had already abandoned all her dignity to beg Qin Yu!

But he is so heartless!

Qin Yu!

As long as I, Luo Qingyuan, live, I will make you pay the price!

And Lü Si!

This beast has harmed the Luo family so badly, and now he's hiding away and refusing to see them!

Men, not one of them is any good!