First, he looked around. The table was cold and desolate, without a full plate of pastries. Presumably, this was not a harmonious scene. Shen Shiyun stood in front of a landscape painting on the high wall, with her hands behind her back. Lu Qian quickly ascertained that she intended to do business according to the rules, so he paid his respects and said, "This lowly officer pays his respects to niangniang. I wish niangniang good fortune and good health. "
Shen Shiyun snorted softly and leisurely turned around. Her blade-like gaze circled around him, sizing him up. Lu Qian remained calm and composed, neither servile nor overbearing. Even in front of his master, he could not be overwhelmed by her imposing manner. Sure enough, Shen Shiyun did not see anything unusual. She deftly changed the subject and said, "Lu daren has been very busy lately, I haven't even seen your shadow all day long. I wonder why you're working so hard? "
She spoke quickly, but Lu Qian's thoughts turned even faster. As soon as she said the word 'busy', he was already secretly preparing. He thought, "Since she dares to ask me like this, she must have already investigated my recent movements in detail. If I hide too much, it will make her suspicious. Humph, I'm not your prisoner. Why do you keep such a close eye on me? However, this matter does not harm your interests in the slightest, so it doesn't matter if I tell you the truth … Wait a minute, let me investigate. "So he pretended to be surprised and bowed," Niangniang already knows? "
Shen Shiyun could also hear the deliberate trembling in his voice. She thought that his scandal had been exposed and was afraid. This was a good opportunity to show him her power. She sneered, "That's right. How many subordinates can hide from me? I'm not as blind as the Emperor. If you have any tricks up your sleeve, you'd better keep them to yourself. "
Lu Qian said, "This lowly officer originally wanted to finish this matter and then report it to niangniang. Who would have thought that niangniang's eyes and ears are as wide as the sky … Last time, you asked me to lobby Yuan gongzi of the four great clans. It was not easy for me to meet him. Recently, I've been working by his side."
Shen Shiyun rolled his eyes and said, "Are you serious? It's hard for you to take this Consort's mission to heart. How did he answer? "
Lu Qian said, "Niangniang's instructions will naturally be engraved in my heart and will not be forgotten for even a moment! I put in a good word for him, saying that the Imperial Concubine was magnanimous in her treatment of people. She also greatly appreciated a rare talent like him and granted him a high position and generous salary. That kid's words are so infuriating … "
On his side, he was determined not to let Yuan Yi surpass him as a latecomer, not to mention gaining Noble Consort Yun's appreciation, which would shake his own position. He was a traitor who had surrendered and was ostracized in the palace. If he could not achieve great things, he would not be able to survive for long. How would he be able to realize his ambition of becoming an emperor?
However, he could not show that he was incompetent. Therefore, he took half of what Yuan Yi had said that day and added some embellishments to it, telling her half truths and half lies. He praised himself for doing his best and boasted about Yuan Yi's arrogance. He only hoped that Shen Shiyun would fly into a rage, hate him more than appreciation, and give up trying to win over this talent. Afterwards, he could continue to be the "number one person" by her side.
Shen Shiyun's heart was instantly filled with displeasure. Someone who dared to be so disrespectful to her, even if he said it behind her back, still made her angry. However, she slightly frowned and pondered. Considering these otherworldly people, how many of them did not have some eccentricities? As long as it was beneficial to her plan, she did not care what his attitude was. At worst, she would settle the score after the matter was settled.
Looking at Lu Qian's flattering expression, she coldly said, "In this world, there has never been a person who does not know how to appreciate favors, only incompetent lobbyists. Moreover, he dared to speak so boldly, he must have the strength to match. This Consort is determined to have this person. You must spare no effort to fight for him for me! If you mess it up again, don't come back to see me. "
Lu Qian did not expect that his exaggerated words would cause him to shoot himself in the foot. He did not want to argue any further. Thinking about the matter of Xia Shengxun, which was still unresolved, he might as well say it out loud and listen to her opinion. He leaned closer and said in a low voice, "That's right, niangniang still does not know. That Young Master Yuan has been very busy these days. He is preparing to get married …"
Shen Shiyun said, "Oh, a good man is in the prime of his life. He should start a family as soon as possible. There is nothing wrong with that. This Consort will teach you that when you do things, you should look for the right opportunity. Take advantage of this opportunity to give him a big gift and rope him in. One does not slap a smiling person. He can't refuse, can he? When you eat from others, you have to be soft-hearted. With his noble and virtuous character, he will definitely look for an opportunity to return the favor. This Consort does not believe that with your ability, you will not be able to chew this hard bone. "
Lu Qian did not think about this aspect. He still said mysteriously, "Getting married is not strange. The strange thing is who the bride is. Niangniang will definitely not be able to guess …" Shen Shiyun said, "Nonsense. This Consort is not familiar with the four great clans. I have never had any contact with Young Master Yuan's social circle. How would I know who his bride is?"
Lu Qian smiled and said, "This humble one will not make a fuss about nothing. The strange thing is that you also know that bride, and you have known her for quite some time. She is a disciple of Huashan Pai, Li Yijie's martial sister, Nangong Xue. "
Shen Shiyun finally showed some interest and said, "Oh? According to Li Yijie, Nangong Xue has been missing for a long time. Isn't she in imminent danger? How come after such a short time, she wants to become Young Master Yuan's bride? "
Lu Qian said, "Niangniang does not remember? Nangong Xue has changed her name to Xia Sheng Xun some time ago. She is not willing to acknowledge Li Yijie. He is endlessly vexed over this matter. He even specifically asked you and the Emperor for help? " Shen Shiyun lightly grunted and said, "Yes, this matter did happen. However, this Consort sees that it is far from being as peaceful as it appears on the surface. Li Yijie might have some ulterior motive and intended to marry his martial sister to Young Master Yuan. "
Lu Qian was startled. This was something that he had never thought of before. However, when he thought back to everything that had happened, he felt that this was not the case. He said, "It can't be. Last time, on the way back to retrieve the Life Seeking Strike, Li Yijie said some unpleasant things to Nangong Xue and insulted her. I think Xueer is still angry and is trying to make things difficult between martial brother and sister! I have also observed her for a long time and have never found any flaws. Even when the two of them faced each other, she always had a strange expression on her face. Doesn't Li Yijie often come to me to drink to drown his sorrows? Let's not talk about anything else. His dejected appearance is something that we have all seen. "
Shen Shiyun sneered and said, "You still dare to boast that you are experienced and knowledgeable. You are actually so superficial when handling matters! If you want to put on a show, you naturally have to go all the way. Last time, in front of this Consort and the Emperor, didn't Li Yijie say the same thing? Think about it, if even you could easily see through it, how could you hide it from Young Master Yuan? Now, this Consort just does not know what Li Yijie is trying to do behind my back. "
Lu Qian was displeased and casually said, "Who doesn't know that Li Yijie is your most loyal subordinate? He is completely infatuated with you. Perhaps he inadvertently found out that you were planning to rope in Yuan Yi, so he sacrificed his own martial sister in order to do you a favor. "
Shen Shiyun recalled how Li Yijie had always taken care of her and said indifferently, "That doesn't mean he won't." She turned her head to look at Lu Qian and said, "If you had half of Li Yijie's self-awareness, this Consort would be able to save a lot of trouble. Humph, your methods of handling matters are unexpectedly inferior to his. I have always thought highly of you. "
Lu Qian thought, "Other than ordering me around, when have you ever thought highly of me?" He vaguely replied and resentfully withdrew.
Not long after he wandered around the palace, he saw Li Yijie lying in a corner with several empty wine jars piled up next to him. Each of the jars was overturned on the ground, with the remnants of wine flowing out from the edges. The front of his lapel was also wet, giving him the appearance of a dejected drunkard. He was furious and secretly said, "What the hell! He dares to say that even you are somewhat stronger than me? "He walked over and kicked Li Yijie's waist. He shouted," How are you stronger than me? "
Li Yijie lightly snorted and flipped over, collapsing on the ground like a pile of mud. He mumbled, "Wine … wine … give me wine, I want wine! Today there is wine, today I am drunk … "A writing brush and a piece of white paper stained with ink appeared under his body. Lu Qian saw this and was even more disdainful. He laughed coldly and said, "A drunkard is a drunkard, still trying to pretend to be a scholar." He was too lazy to argue with him and lifted his leg to step over Li Yijie's body and left in large strides.
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