Chapter 316 Transaction
“The war is tense, and not many people are concerned about Bai You’s affairs anymore. It’s time for you to return to the palace.”
On the top floor of the Lan family’s building, Lan You Shan is talking to Lan Keer.
Lan Ke'er didn't say anything, just nodded: "I understand, father."
"Yes." Lan Youshan took a sip of tea and looked at his daughter again.
He has been involved in the officialdom of the empire all his life, and the person in front of him is his own daughter. If we talk about understanding, no one knows Lan Keer better than him.
Lan Youshan knew very well that his daughter did not like the life in the palace from the moment she entered the palace. However, his training was pretty good, and her daughter was also sensible, so she was not a big deal. question.
In the past, he could see Lan Keer's hidden sorrow and loss, but compared to the survival of the Lan family, this was just a trivial matter, and he would not comfort her.
It was a bit strange to see her today. Although her expression looked the same as usual, Lan Keer's face was much rosier and her brows were not as knitted together as before.
Something is wrong...
Lan Youshan had met countless people, and he vaguely felt that something had happened to his daughter.
Even, she met someone... After all, my daughter has no relationship with His Majesty at all. It is not an exaggeration to say that she is a widow. If you think about it, it is rare to have the opportunity to live outside the palace for a long time and raise several men. Favored, not surprising.
Although the maid placed next to her did not return any news, Lan Youshan, who was worried, was still ready to test it out.
After all, this is not a trivial matter. If His Majesty finds out...
Lan Youshan sighed, looked at Lan Keer with apologetic eyes, and said with some self-blame: "Ke'er, I know that you have been paying for the Lan family... It's rare to leave the palace for a few days to relax, and it's unfair to ask you to go back."
While speaking, Lan Youshan looked at Lan Ke'er's expression without revealing anything.
She seemed indifferent, but the slight swing of her sleeves betrayed her movements under the table.
She was clenching her fists, indicating that she was still dissatisfied.
Lan Youshan was not angry, but relieved. Fortunately, his daughter did not betray His Majesty.
Based on my understanding of my daughter, if she really has a male favorite, there will be no fluctuations - she has acting skills, but not enough, so no fluctuations is the best choice.
"My daughter knows that as a member of the Lan family, this is what I should do." Lan Keer smiled reluctantly.
Lan Youshan was completely relieved. After saying a few words of comfort, he put down the tea cup: "Go back as soon as possible. Since the incident with Bai You, we have no sources of information in the palace. We have to rely on you. "
My role is still the same... Lan Ke'er sighed in her heart, her position in her father's heart has never changed.
It's just that she won't care now... but after she doesn't care, many things will become easier. For example, given my father's suspicion, he will probably test me a few words.
Lan Keer knows that her father knows her very well, but what no one knows is that she also knows her father very well.
After all, she once admired her father. After all, her father helped her record the first song.
It’s just that things have changed and people have changed, everything has changed.
After gathering his mood, Lan Keer's expression remained unchanged and he asked softly: "As I said before, how is your meeting with Grand Duke Yuan Tie?"
Speaking of this, Lan Ke'er said Youshan pressed his temples with a headache: "We can talk, but the second prince is afraid that he will be in trouble."
"Why do you say that?"
Lan Youshan sighed: "On the day when the Marshal's logging order was promulgated, he asked the Security Bureau to delay deliberately. Led by Grand Duke Yuan Tie's personal guards, he led his troops to retreat and wanted to destroy the enemy army near Ilia City... I received the news yesterday that there were so many people, and the other three major administrative regions had sent people to intercept and surround them, but an elite team was still escaped, and now there is no trace of Lan Ke'er."
Lan Ke'er. Surprised: "Then, if this elite enemy army goes deep into the hinterland, won't the empire have to deploy several times or even ten times its troops to restrain the opponent?"
Lan Youshan frowned: "That's it... He disobeyed the marshal's orders, but he didn't make any achievements. I heard that even His Majesty knew about it and might have to go to him to reprimand him. "
"What about us?" Lan. Kerr tried.
Lan Youshan waved his hand: "The eldest prince is powerful, so we still have to join forces with the second prince. Although we will be reprimanded, it is not like Bai You. Anyway, the second prince and Grand Duke Yuan Tie have always been Not lovable, that's all, but he's afraid he's going to spit something out."
A glimmer of light flashed in the speaker's eyes: "The little girl Bai Ye at the Security Bureau ate it, and it seems that it was His Highness the Prince's intention... We can't grab it, but we can use it to grab the other things that Bai Wen vomited out. In the name of letting Bai Si eat it, Grand Duke Yuan Tie and Bai Wen will not refuse."
He looked at his daughter: "So, you have to go back to the palace and see which way the wind is blowing. If His Majesty is very angry, we may be able to do it. Swallow a little more."
Lan Keer nodded silently, indicating that he understood.
After talking about the business, Lan Youshan stood up and led Lan Keer out.
"Bring some gifts when you return to the palace and give them to the palace minister and others, just to thank them for taking care of them during this time." He ordered.
"I understand, but Mr. Covance never accepts gifts."
"It doesn't matter whether you accept or not, you have to have an attitude. Besides, Bai You is still in Hei Gezi. Although your gift-giving is against the rules, But no one can blame you, as long as you can take this opportunity to observe Covance's movements and judge His Majesty's thoughts... In addition, this time is different, Covance will be tempted."
"I know."
The father and daughter walked out, the elevator door opened, and a group of Lan family's personal staff happened to be inside.
Seeing the two of them, the leader quickly said hello.
Lan Youshan nodded and signaled them to leave, then got into another elevator.
In the elevator, Lan Youshan casually talked about his daily routine: "The facilities on the rooftop may be broken. A lot of water leaked the night before. Alas, you are not at home. No one is using the swimming pool. No one is using it." It’s a waste to go to the rooftop to play.”
Lan Ke’er lowered her head and said softly: “My daughter is already at this age and has no interest in fun things.”
She said this. However, when she thought about what happened between herself and Sean on the rooftop that night, her heart was filled with waves.
Would you like to find an opportunity to ask Sean to come directly to the swimming pool at home...
Lan Keer, who had been completely liberated, thought excitedly.
......
Outside the palace, the speeding team stopped. The dusty second prince got off the car and ran quickly towards the palace.
In the team, the extremely cool Qizia raised her middle finger at the back of the second prince. Of course, no one dared to look at her.
“You have no ability, and you have to do it like this to earn some pity. Tsk, it’s boring.” Qizia glanced around in boredom, and finally set her sights on Moza.
Although the end of this operation was very bad, Moza, who found the opponent's location and killed the enemy heroically, still received a lot of attention, including Qizia.
However, Qizia’s emphasis may be different from that of the second prince.
"Hey, Moza, come to my place tonight." She said in a commanding tone.
Moza, who was leaning aside silently, just raised his head slightly: "I'm not interested. Besides, the second prince probably won't like you taking me to have fun after you gave me the middle finger."
Qi Zia snorted: "I helped him just for the sake of Grand Duke Yuantie. If he has the guts to ask me to get out of the team, I can give him a high look." With that, she left. When he came to Moza's side, he pressed his powerful body against Moza without hesitation: "You are very interesting. Although you haven't reached Crimson yet, it is only a matter of time, and after promotion, you will definitely be better than Bai Wen. No. Think about it? As long as it makes me happy, I will help you advance.”
Moza still didn't raise his head: "I'm not interested. I just need to work hard for His Highness, and I will get what I want sooner or later."
"Tsk, are you impotent?"< br>
"Whatever you think."
Moza straightened up calmly: "Please tell Your Highness that I have gone back to train."
After that, he left the place without any hesitation.
When Moza walked away, Qizia, who had been arrogant just now, narrowed her eyes slightly, and her subordinates wearing kite armor approached.
"Sir, do you want to follow him?"
Qizia curled her lips: "We can't follow him. He suddenly disappeared in Ilya City to look for traces of those tree people. No. Keep up?”
“That?”
Qizia rubbed his shoulders: "We can relax the surveillance for a while. Go back and report to the Grand Duke. Moza is quite sincere. Tsk, you can consider a promotion. He is indeed very capable."
" Yes. "
...
The Imperial Palace located on the mountain is steep and huge, and most of the palaces here are built on the mountainside. It is said that they were built deliberately The skeleton of a special mutant species was used, so the entire building is extremely strong.
Going up, you will reach the highest point of the mountain, the deepest part of the palace, and the highest place in the entire empire.
I heard that there is an observation deck there. Through a special telescope, the owner of the observation deck can see the entire territory of the empire.
Of course there is only one owner, the famous Bai Emperor IV.
I heard that he once publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with this name - because he was the first person to expand the territory of the empire, and he did not like the title of Fourth, so no one would call him that.
It is said that he once gave himself a title, but for some unknown reason, he no longer allowed anyone to mention it after a few years.
So, everyone in the empire now addresses you as Your Majesty, and there is no special title.
In front of the emperor's palace, which looked like a temple, the second prince Bai Wen, who looked embarrassed, was kneeling on the stone road.
Due to His Majesty's request, in addition to a few servants and imperial guards, there are only members of the inner chamber headed by Palace Prime Minister Covens. The huge courtyard was empty, and the towering and majestic palace stood in front, giving people a great sense of oppression.
After kneeling for a long time, Bai Wen heard the sound of footsteps.
Is it finally here... Bai Wen lowered his head even more, making his expression look more embarrassed and annoyed.
Palace Prime Minister Covens walked quickly and said softly: "Your Highness, the Second Prince, Your Majesty asks you, why don't you go to His Highness the Prince first?"
Bai Wen stiffened, not expecting his father to ask this question.
Thinking about it again and again, he still said in panic: "Bai Wen failed to live up to the expectations of his father and uncle, so he didn't dare to go."
Covance asked again: "Your Majesty said, then Why did you come to him?"
Bai Wen braced himself and continued to answer: "I hope my father will punish me..."
At the same time, a faint sigh came from the palace. Coming out, Bai Wen quickly knocked his head on the stone slab.
"Father, you know that Bai Wen was wrong, please punish him!"
Covance looked back, and finally saluted Bai Wen: "Your Majesty is going to rest, I have to deal with some things. Business, Your Highness, if you are tired of kneeling, go to His Highness the Prince to receive your punishment. Just remember not to disturb His Majesty."
After saying that, Covance walked out of the yard. The empire's database and government affairs are in the office below the courtyard. His Majesty has not been involved in government affairs for a long time, and most matters are handled by the chamberlains led by him.
Bai Wen's expression froze. He had helped in the office for a while before, so he knew very well that when Covance left the palace, his father really took a rest.
Then... do you still want to kneel? Or should I go to the emperor to admit my mistake...
Covance really didn't care about the second prince anymore. He rode the lifting platform and arrived at the office after a while.
The top priority right now is the invasion of foreign enemies. However, that is mainly the responsibility of the military. The only real people talking about it are His Majesty and His Royal Highness. For Covance, his job during this period is quite easy. Quite a few.
Walking around the corridor, Covance sensed something, looked up and saw Concubine Lan.
“I’ve seen Concubine Lan.” He immediately lowered his head and saluted.
Lan Keer quickly asked him to excuse himself: "You're welcome, Mr. Covance has worked hard during this time."
"This is all the old slave's business, what do you think?"
Lan Ke'er glanced around, and immediately put a card into Covance's sleeve: "I am here. After a while, Gong came back, thinking of greeting His Majesty. "
Covance took a step back and gently pushed the card away: " Your Majesty has read the report before you returned to the palace, but your Majesty has been resting for a long time recently, and he knows your thoughts. Your Majesty said that you still have to worry about the affairs of the harem. "
Because of the incident involving the third prince, Concubine Lan left the palace to avoid suspicion. Now that the matter is over, it is normal for her to come back.
Covance also knew that the other party was just here for a formality. After all, she and His Majesty had not seen each other for several years.
Lan Keer would give gifts every time he came over, not only to him, but also to other chamberlains. Covance acquiesces to others accepting gifts. His Majesty has not cared about political affairs for many years, and their group of servants have no purpose of making money. Therefore, Covance will not stop others from making some money. After all, he has been serving His Majesty who is ill. It's not easy.
The two exchanged a few words, and Lan Keer asked about the second prince again.
Covance picked out something he could say and told the other party, and then prepared to say goodbye and leave.
However, Lan Keer stopped him and asked in a low voice: "Mr. Covance, I want to check some information. I wonder if I can help you?"
As he said , she stuffed the card back again, and the card became a little thicker.
Two sheets.
Waiting for Covance to refuse, Lan Keer said again: "The enemies in the north are harassing the border. Although the empire is not afraid, it is still troublesome... After the loss of the leading army last time, the military department has to recruit troops again. , this time it gave many people the opportunity to get knighthoods."
She lowered her voice again: "I heard that the logistics force will also expand its recruitment..."
Covance. His eyes flickered slightly.
Needless to say, the safety factor of the logistics force. As long as they stay there until the end of the war, officers and above have a high probability of being knighted.
And since the other party has said so...presumably, they know about my son outside the palace...
(End of Chapter)