The Prodigal Son

Zhao Luan was just trying to scare Qin Yu; she didn't actually practice martial arts with him.

However, she had Qin Yu take her around the Duke of Wei's mansion, and occasionally startled him.

She only let Qin Yu go when Song Zhuo and Su Yu arrived.

After Zhao Luan left, Qi Dachui immediately approached, asking with great curiosity, "Thirteenth Young Master, has His Majesty taken a liking to you?"

"What are you saying!"

Qin Yu kicked him in the butt, "You're even more reckless than me!"

If this gets to the ears of the female demon, she'll surely punish me again.

"Didn't you say that yourself?"

Qi Dachui scratched his head.

"When did I say that?"

Qin Yu is innocent.

Even if I were to spread rumors again, I wouldn't dare to spread a rumor that the Empress has taken a liking to me!

She wants to kill me every minute, yet she's interested in me?

There are bad people among the crowd!

Is my life getting worse and worse?

Even his own henchmen want to kill him?

If the old man heard this, he would never doubt that Big Hammer was talking nonsense. He would definitely beat himself up first, and then let this piece of rotten dog shit take a piss on it as a mirror to see what kind of person he is.

Qi Dachui said seriously, "Young Master Thirteen once said that if a woman goes on a date with you, it means she's interested in you! Didn't you just act like you were on a date with His Majesty?"

"I……"

Qin Yu's blood pressure spiked, but he didn't know how to explain it to this simpleton. After a long while, he sternly ordered, "You're not allowed to say things like that again! Not to anyone!"

"oh."

Qi Dachui nodded.

Qin Yu was still worried, so he gave Qi Dachui a few more instructions before heading to the kitchen to see how the food was being prepared.

That evening, Zhao Luan and the others had dinner at the Qin family's house, and drank a few glasses of wine during the meal.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the group went into Qin Fumeng's study, where Qin Yu and Shangguan Youyi were also called in.

Yun Ying, however, led the imperial guards to completely surround the study, preventing even a mosquito from getting in.

Zhao Luan sat down and got straight to the point: "This magnolia flower scam was Qin Yu's plan."

"If you have any questions, just ask him!"

"Let's discuss this properly tonight and try to finalize a concrete plan!"

That's it!

Qin Yu suddenly realized.

No wonder the female demon summoned them to the Qin residence for dinner!

So they're trying to exploit themselves!

This female boss is really a workaholic!

"Then I shall ask first!"

Song Zhuo didn't waste any words and immediately said to Qin Yu, "Your plan is brilliant! But both I and Lord Su are worried that using a two-pronged approach will arouse the suspicion of the Yan Kingdom. What do you think?"

"Prime Minister Song's concerns are indeed justified."

Qin Yu nodded slightly. "However, I believe that human nature is inherently greedy..."

When the profits become too great, everyone will ignore the risks!

Even if the Yan state's leadership becomes alert, the people, sensing the enormous profits, will likely not stop.

The common people would think that the Yan state's high-ranking officials wanted to monopolize the benefits.

This is a huge bubble.

Everyone knew the bubble would eventually burst, but everyone felt that their breath wouldn't cause it to burst, and that they could escape unscathed before it did.

Even if the Yan state's high-ranking officials realize the harm of doing this, they will not stop; in fact, they will push this matter forward.

To those in power, the common people are nothing but ants.

They control enormous resources and can withdraw at any time.

In any case, they can gain huge benefits from it.

The more enthusiastic the people are, the more benefits they gain!

"sharp!"

Song Zhuo gave Qin Yu a thumbs up, "Your remarks have dissected human nature perfectly!"

Qin Yu grinned. "Prime Minister Song, don't flatter the young man to death; it's all just what other people are saying."

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

Song Zhuo glared at him with a smile, then looked at Qin Fumeng with a grin: "You have a good grandson!"

"That's right!"

Qin Fumeng laughed triumphantly: "My grandson of mine has suddenly become enlightened; he's been silent until now, but when he does, he's astounding everyone..."

Qin Fumeng seized the opportunity to boast wildly, leaving the others speechless.

After that, the group took turns asking Qin Yu questions.

Qin Yu also kept this in mind, only answering selectively, and mostly discussing with them, subtly guiding them to think in the direction he wanted to take.

The secret discussion finally ended a little past midnight, and the specific plan was basically finalized.

After the discussion concluded, Zhao Luan solemnly declared, "I do not wish for anyone else to know of today's discussion! Whether or not we can destroy Yan depends on this one battle! I entrust this to you all!"

As she spoke, Zhao Luan stood up and bowed to the group.

"We, your humble servants, are willing to serve you to the death!"

The three old men, as if they had been injected with chicken blood, bowed in unison to answer.

After a harmonious scene between the ruler and his subjects, everyone left the study.

Once outside, Su Yu patted Qin Yu on the shoulder and said with a smile, "I won't hold the loan against you! But listen to me carefully: if you dare to hang the sycophantic poems written for you by the people from the Academy of Literature at Wan Jia Restaurant, I'll fight you to the death!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu immediately rolled his eyes.

Who would dare to fight this old man to the death!

Before I could even poke him, he collapsed to the ground and wouldn't get up!

They'll definitely try to extort money from people!

On the way back to the palace, Zhao Luan couldn't help but get excited at the thought of the imminent destruction of Yan.

Shangguan Youyi smiled and said, "It seems that the plan to deal with the Luo family was entirely Qin Yu's own idea."

"Definitely!"

Zhao Luan nodded and smiled, "If you hadn't reminded me earlier, I wouldn't have realized he was such a hidden talent!"

Conceal your talents!

Qin Yu was definitely hiding his true abilities before!

It's even possible that Qin Fumeng ordered him to do this!

This grandfather and grandson may seem reckless and impulsive, but they are actually both very shrewd!

However, Qin Yu really deserves a beating!

"Then will Your Majesty still beat him up?" Shangguan Youyi asked with a smile.

"beat!"

Without hesitation, Zhao Luan said, "People like this who get out of control and cause trouble if they're not disciplined for three days should be beaten!"

Shangguan Youyi chuckled, but secretly she was also curious.

I wonder what Qin Yu did to His Majesty that night, that made His Majesty think about him so much.

Meanwhile, Song Zhuo also returned to his residence.

Song Xian was still awake. When he returned, he immediately went up to him and asked, "Why did His Majesty summon Father to the Qin family?"

"It's nothing."

Song Zhuo smiled and said, "His Majesty went out of the palace to relax and stopped by the Qin family's neighborhood for a casual meal with us old folks."

"Is that so?"

Song Xian, half-believing and half-doubting, said with some concern, "I've noticed that His Majesty seems to be paying special attention to the Qin family lately! If this continues, won't Qin Fumeng affect Father's position in court?"

"So what if it has an impact, or it doesn't?"

Song Zhuo glared at his son, "Whoever wants my prime ministership, I'll give it to them!"

"father!"

Song Xian frowned, "Why are you like this..."

"Stop with your little schemes!"

Song Zhuo interrupted his son, his face serious, and said, "The late Emperor once said something to Your Majesty in front of me, and today I will relay it to you!"

Those who are capable are all in positions of power; the talent of a single prefecture is enough to govern the entire country!

These are the late emperor's original words.

Often, it's not that you're really that great, it's just because you're in that position!

In the imperial court, no one is indispensable!

After finishing his sentence, Song Zhuo added seriously, "You must understand, it is far better for me to be His Majesty's tutor than to be the Prime Minister of Da Ning!"

My son is perfect in every way!

They're just too driven by self-interest!

This is not a good thing.

In fact, the late emperor left five regents for the empress.

However, two of them had already had their entire families executed.

Their positions were taken by others, and those others did no worse than them!

Even better than them!

Song Xian lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then bowed and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Father! I understand!"

"Good that you understand!"

Song Zhu patted his son on the shoulder and said earnestly, "The worst thing for a person is not recognizing their own limitations!"

Song Xianming understood and nodded earnestly...