The Prodigal Son

"His Majesty already knows?"

Speaking of this, Qin Yu couldn't help but smile.

He knew, of course, that Zhao Luan couldn't possibly be unaware of this matter.

After all, she had also sent two people to protect her in secret!

It is estimated that the other two had already returned to the capital before they did.

Those two must have already reported something so important to her.

"nonsense!"

Zhao Luan glared at him. "Stop trying to fool me. Tell me, what are you thinking?"

"What else can I think?" Qin Yu chuckled. "Whether Yu Jing sent him to assassinate me or not is completely unimportant! As long as Yu Jing is still of value to our dynasty, then Zhou Jishan acted on his own initiative!"

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Luan nodded approvingly. "I'm very pleased that you think this way! Don't worry, I'll spare Yu Jing's life! You can take his life whenever the time is right!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Qin Yu smiled casually.

To be honest, he's not really interested in Yu Jing anymore.

Even without this incident, Zhao Luan would never have let him live forever!

Now, all the experts around Yu Jing are dead!

If Yu Jing wants to survive, he must do his best to serve Da Ning.

It would be better for Da Ning to live if Yu Jing were still alive.

Zhao Luan smiled, then looked Qin Yu up and down. "Since you came back this time, I've noticed you seem a little different! Has your martial arts improved again?"

She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Qin Yu's demeanor was a little different from before.

Although Qin Yu still had that same carefree and jovial demeanor, he now possessed an indescribable air about him.

He seemed more energetic, and there was a sense of "a person with a wealth of knowledge naturally exudes elegance."

No way.

Qin Yu vehemently denied it, saying, "I'm so busy all day long, how could I have time to practice martial arts!"

Yes, yes, I'm not deceiving the emperor.

I really haven't practiced martial arts much.

I always took shortcuts!

"I'd be a fool to believe you!"

Zhao Luan glared at Qin Yu with a smile.

Qin Yu chuckled and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, Your Majesty, has the struggle for the crown prince position in Yan come to an end?"

"It's landed."

Speaking of this, Zhao Luan couldn't help but show a hint of regret: "The Crown Prince of Yan was driven to the brink of despair and forced to rebel, but Emperor Yan and Yan Li were well-prepared. The Crown Prince didn't stir up any trouble at all, and in the end, he was defeated and committed suicide! Just three days ago, we received news that Yan Li has been officially made Crown Prince!"

Fortunately, she was quite happy when she first received the news, thinking that the struggle for the crown prince in Yan would cause turmoil in Yan.

Unexpectedly, the Crown Prince of Yan did not even cause a ripple.

Now that Yan Li has been successfully appointed as the crown prince, it's too late for her to add fuel to the fire.

Adding fuel to the fire at this point would only backfire.

Qin Yu was surprised, then chuckled and said, "Yan Li's appointment as crown prince should owe some credit to me, right? When I see him next time, I must make him give me some benefits!"

Yan Li was sent as an envoy to Daming and resumed trade with Daming.

Later, after the destruction of Min by Daning, he brought many benefits to the Yan state.

It is estimated that his appointment as crown prince was related to his merits on these two occasions.

"If you truly have this ability, I will absolutely support you!"

Zhao Luan smiled, "Besides, nothing serious has happened with the Duke of Wei, so you don't need to worry!"

The Wuguan side was just harassing Beiqi, without engaging in direct combat with Beiqi.

The purpose was to prevent Beiqi from freeing up more manpower for herding and farming.

So far, the results seem to be quite good.

Although it did not cause much substantial damage to Beiqi, it still affected Beiqi's logistical supply.

However, Bei Qi did not remain passive indefinitely.

After Bei Qi occupied Shuozhou, although it did not launch another attack, it continued to put pressure on Zhenzhou.

The garrison in Zhenzhou is currently under considerable pressure.

Xue Chengdao has been stationed in Zhenzhou, and Zhao Po and Ning Huang have also been there.

"The more pressure the Northern Qi exerts, the more beneficial it is for our dynasty!"

Qin Yu smiled, "As long as Bei Qi concentrates its main forces in Shuozhou and Juzhou, when our dynasty destroys Yan, we will be able to occupy more of Yan's territory!"

"Yes, I understand!"

Zhao Luan nodded slightly. "We can talk about these things later. Right now, I have a headache and I need your advice."

"Your Majesty, I just got back!" Qin Yu immediately put on a miserable look.

"I can only get advice from you on this matter!"

Zhao Luan rubbed his head dramatically. "Tell me, how do you want me to reward you? Don't even mention silver, I don't have any to give you!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu's face immediately darkened.

Is this what she meant by having a headache?

Don't you have any money to reward yourself?

Listen to this!

Is this even human language?

The value of the gold and silver treasures I escorted back this time exceeded sixty million taels!

Zeng Guan also found Yu Wu's thirty carts of gold and silver treasures!

She's absolutely rolling in money right now!

Qin Yu disregarded whether it was offensive or not and stared intently at Zhao Luan.

How could she say she had no money to give him without batting an eye?

No capitalist is as stingy as her!

"Hurry up and tell me!"

Zhao Luan suppressed a laugh and avoided Qin Yu's gaze. "This matter will definitely be discussed at tomorrow's court assembly. I have absolutely no clue what to do! Just name your reward!"

Hearing Zhao Luan's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but roll his eyes inwardly.

If you don't reward them with silver, then you're just rewarding them with official positions, right?

I don't care about those officials at all!

Becoming an official isn't impossible, but only if you have nothing to do and don't have to attend court!

I've been working so hard for so long, I need to take a good rest!

Thinking this, Qin Yu immediately said, "Your Majesty, I have always been loyal to the emperor and loved my country. These are simply my duties. I do not wish for any reward!"

"No!"

Zhao Luan immediately extinguished Qin Yu's idea, saying, "Such a great achievement, if I don't reward him, wouldn't I be seen as heartless and ungrateful?"

"I can't even refuse a reward?" Qin Yu looked at Zhao Luan with a wry smile.

She wouldn't give him the reward he wanted!

If you're going to give, give yourself a reward you don't want!

Can't I just not want it?

Isn't this just being a scoundrel?

"Of course not!"

Zhao Luan said firmly, "If those who have rendered meritorious service are not rewarded, who will be willing to risk their lives for the court in the future?"

Faced with the question posed by Zhao Luan, Qin Yu immediately felt a headache coming on.

Ok!

She had an easy time being an empress.

They're even too lazy to think of ways to give rewards!

Ugh!

What reward should I ask for?

Qin Yu himself was also having a headache.

After thinking it over and over, Qin Yu was too lazy to think anymore, so he threw the question back to Zhao Luan. "I really can't think of anything. I have no objection if Your Majesty wants to promote me or give me a higher rank, as long as I don't have to attend court or have endless work to do."

This is her business, why should she have to think about it herself?

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Luan couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

For a fleeting moment, she really wanted to order someone to hang Qin Yu up and give him a good beating.

Promotions and titles without any real work?

How could there be such a good thing?

"fine!"

Zhao Luan smiled magnanimously, "If you can't figure it out, take your time. I'll let you go back whenever you figure it out!"