The Prodigal Son

"What exactly is going on here?"

After the officials left, Qin Yu immediately and impatiently asked Zhao Luan.

"Don't you understand?"

Zhao Luan looked at Qin Yu with a smile, her previous worry gone.

Qin Yu thought for a moment, then gently shook his head. "I know they're acting, but I don't know their purpose in doing so."

As Qin Yu spoke, he walked towards Zhao Luan's side.

Anyway, Shangguan Youyi knows everything, so there's no need to hide anything when they're around.

"Why don't you sit there and think about it yourself?"

Zhao Luan raised her hand to stop Qin Yu from approaching. "If you still don't understand after I've reviewed the remaining memorials, then I'll tell you the answer!"

Got it!

You're not letting me hug you anymore!

Forget it, I should think about things first!

Qin Yu smiled helplessly, sat down to the side, and began to ponder with his head down.

Zhao Luan glanced at him with a smile, then picked up the memorial beside her and began to read it.

Shangguan Youyi was perceptive; after serving Qin Yu a cup of tea, she returned to Zhao Luan's side without saying a word.

Two quarters of an hour later, Zhao Luan finished reviewing the remaining memorials. Looking up, she saw Qin Yu still deep in thought, so she got up and went to Qin Yu.

Shangguan Youyi was about to move a chair over to Zhao Luan, but Zhao Luan sat down on Qin Yu's lap as if no one else was there, and muttered to herself with a smile, "I must say, this human cushion is more comfortable to sit on than my throne."

Shangguan Youyi was surprised and silently put down his chair and retreated behind the screen in the imperial study.

Good eye!

Qin Yu gave Shangguan Youyi a thumbs up in his heart and then pulled Zhao Luan into his arms.

Zhao Luan made a symbolic struggle twice, then raised her hand and hooked Qin Yu's chin. "Physician Qin, you haven't even figured this out, yet you still have the mind to make liberties with me?"

"Your Majesty, this is clearly you taking liberties with me, isn't it?"

Amidst the laughter and chatter, Qin Yu pinched Zhao Luan's buttocks twice more.

"Pooh!"

Zhao Luan spat lightly, then pinched his hand lightly in embarrassment and annoyance before smiling and saying, "Before you arrived, Lord Xue did indeed suggest to me that we wage a war of attrition!"

You actually mentioned it?

So what are they doing...?

Qin Yu pondered silently for a moment, then asked suspiciously, "You're not trying to create the illusion of discord between the ruler and his ministers, are you?"

"You could say it's about half right!"

Zhao Luan smiled, her phoenix eyes sparkling. "Our fundamental goal is to move as much of Bei Qi's main force as possible to Shuozhou, right?"

"certainly!"

Qin Yu nodded slightly.

Zhao Luan raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at him with a mixture of reproach and amusement. "Bei Qi must already know that our treasury is full. If our dynasty unites as one and resolutely fights this war of attrition, do you think Bei Qi is truly willing to fight this war of attrition?"

Following Zhao Luan's suggestion, Qin Yu began to ponder again.

A moment later, a look of understanding flashed in Qin Yu's eyes. "I understand! We need to give Bei Qi hope..."

The goal is to make Bei Qi believe that Da Ning is not unified internally, and that as long as the conflict is prolonged, Da Ning will no longer be willing to continue this protracted conflict.

Therefore, Beiqi is most likely to mobilize troops to wear down Da Ning.

"That's right!"

Zhao Luan nodded slightly, "I had already discussed this with me and Elder Su by Lord Xue..."

Xue Chengdao had long anticipated that with the Da Ning treasury now full, Bei Qi might be unwilling to wage a war of attrition.

The idea for this play was proposed by Xue Chengdao!

Su Yu and Xue Chengdao initially opposed going to war, but she remained resolute, leaving Xue Chengdao with no choice but to propose a war of attrition.

At this point, Su Yu took the lead in opposing the proposal, hoping to persuade Prime Minister Gao to also oppose it!

Unexpectedly, Qin Yu brought up this idea first.

Moreover, Gao Yi and so many ministers agreed.

Therefore, Xue Chengdao had no choice but to oppose it along with Su Yu.

After hearing Zhao Luan's words, Qin Yu couldn't help but laugh and cry.

That's it!

No wonder Xue Chengdao reacted so strongly!

"So, Lord Xue deliberately beat Gao Dan?"

Qin Yu realized, "He assaulted Gao Dan, Gao Yi definitely won't let this go! The more he opposes something, the more Gao Yi will push for it?"

"Not necessarily!" Zhao Luan shook her head and smiled. "Lord Xue might have that thought, but it's probably more of a personal grudge!"

Gao Dan is truly ignorant of his own limitations.

He's only been in the court for a few days, yet he dares to provoke Xue Chengdao in public?

Do you really think these military generals have good tempers?

Xue Chengdao was not in a position to attack Gao Yi, and he also dared not attack Gao Dan.

"Those old foxes!"

Qin Yu chuckled to himself, then slapped Zhao Luan's bottom hard. "You didn't even tell me about this?"

"asshole!"

Zhao Luan, embarrassed and annoyed, bit her thin lips and said, "Why am I talking to you? You're not unaware of the inside story. Do you need someone to teach you everything step by step? Do you think Lord Lü and Lord Du didn't notice anything amiss?"

Lu Chunqiu, Du Zhiwen, and others like them—aren't they all intelligent people?

Their greatest wisdom lies not in their ability to see through everything.

The key is that they know everything, but pretend they know nothing!

He himself understood that Bei Qi was unwilling to engage in an endless war of attrition with them, yet he still didn't think about it more deeply.

All of this was aimed at concentrating the available troops of Bei Qi in Shuozhou, making it easier for them to attack Yan.

Qin Yu was taken aback, then couldn't help but sigh, "Looks like I'm still too inexperienced!"

These people are all incredibly cunning!

Especially Xue Chengdao!

This acting is on par with a movie star!

"Good to know!"

Zhao Luanqiong snorted lightly, "You're the kind of person who knows how to use your brain when fighting, but when you're idle, all you can think about is filthy thoughts!"

Qin Yu chuckled and shamelessly said, "Actually, I saw through it too. The reason I hit Your Majesty just now was mainly to test the feel of your hand!"

"you……"

Zhao Luan was furious, and before she could utter a single word, Qin Yu had already kissed her.

"Well……"

Thinking that Shangguan Youyi was still in the Imperial Study, Zhao Luan, feeling ashamed, immediately tried to push Qin Yu away.

Unfortunately, Qin Yu didn't give her a chance to push him away.

Unable to break free, Zhao Luan could only twist Qin Yu's waist with all her might.

As a result, she was in excruciating pain, while Qin Yu was only focused on pursuing her soft tongue.

Under Qin Yu's relentless pursuit, Zhao Luan's grip weakened.

Gradually, Zhao Luan unconsciously began to respond to Qin Yu.

They only stopped their passionate kiss when their breathing became extremely rapid.

Meeting Qin Yu's burning gaze, Zhao Luan punched him in the chest in annoyance, quickly standing up from him. "You've taken enough advantage of me, now get out of my sight!"

"I thought this matter would be discussed very late, and I even told the household not to wait for me for dinner, but I have nowhere to eat now!"

Qin Yu looked at Zhao Luan with a bitter expression, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"So much trouble!"

Zhao Luan glared at him, her eyes wide, but secretly pleased. She then instructed Shangguan Youyi, "Have someone prepare a meal! You and Yunying will also dine with me!"

"yes!"

Shangguan Youyi felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickened his pace to leave.

Seeing Shangguan Youyi fleeing as if he were running away, Zhao Luan felt both ashamed and angry, and glared at Qin Yu again.

Ugh!

Even with Shangguan right there, he couldn't stop this bastard's lustful audacity!

I'm completely in this bastard's hands now!

However, this feeling seems... pretty good!

No wonder that bastard is obsessed with this all the time...