Pang Xiao's mind turned quickly and he immediately understood Lu Heng's intentions.
At this time, Lu Heng must have confirmed that the treasure was in the stone factory. The arrival of the Empress and Concubine Zhuang added a layer of pressure to Lu Heng. The number of people watching his movements increased, and they could even reach the sky. It became more and more impossible to secretly transport the things out.
Therefore, he was thinking of a way to make his move openly and prevent others from interfering in this matter.
The two of them were political enemies and also love rivals. The conflict between them had long been irreconcilable. Not to mention that they were eating from the same pot, even if they wore the same pants on the surface, it was impossible for them to let down their guard. Pang Xiao had to be on guard against Lu Heng at all times. Presumably, Lu Heng was the same.
Pang Xiao couldn't help but think from Lu Heng's point of view.
Lu Heng must have thought that he was the only one who knew about the treasure.
Therefore, Lu Heng must have thought of a way to push him out of the list of people who could come into contact with the stone factory.
How to push him out?
That must be to make him speak up and withdraw.
How to make him withdraw willingly?
Make him feel a sense of crisis! Make him feel that if he continued to interfere with the stone factory, it might bring about bad consequences!
The Lu Family had a deep foundation. In the matter of building the Imperial Mausoleum, the process of buying and selling materials was definitely inseparable from Lu Heng's influence. Therefore, if Pang Xiao participated, it was very likely that he would be set up in the middle.
In the past dynasties, most of the officials who built the Imperial Mausoleum didn't have a good ending. Flicking ink, accepting bribes, and selling shoddy goods were all reasons for beheading. If he didn't take advantage of the situation and withdraw, in the future, Lu Heng might really put such a label on him.
They were all smart people. It was Pang Xiao who guessed Lu Heng's purpose. He was also immediately sure that Lu Heng's purpose of making this suggestion was to force him to withdraw himself and not interfere with all the materials needed to build the Imperial Mausoleum. That way, he would be able to move on to the treasure without a hitch.
Pang Xiao's mind raced. However, in the blink of an eye, he smiled slightly and said in admiration, "Zhong Yibo is very thoughtful. This King is ashamed of his inferiority."
Lu Heng smiled. "Wang Ye is too modest."
Pang Xiao smiled and said, "This King has a presumptuous request. I wonder if Zhong Yibo can agree to it."
Lu Heng's smile deepened. "Wang Ye, please give me your orders."
"This King is an uncouth and impatient man. The materials used to build the Imperial Mausoleum were very heterogeneous, and there was already a lot of them piled up in the stone factory. This King had a headache when he saw them. In my opinion, why don't we let Zhong Yibo manage the materials for the Imperial Mausoleum? This way, you can take care of them more thoroughly, and This King can also slack off. What do you think? "
"Well, since Wang Ye has given the order, I will naturally follow it."
"Then I will have to trouble you."
"You flatter me. This is my duty. I will do my best to work for Your Majesty." Lu Heng smiled and said, "Since Wang Ye does not object, I will report to Your Majesty about the materials. After Your Majesty approves, I will begin to carry it out."
Neither of them had the authority to make decisions about the construction of the Imperial Mausoleum in private. Naturally, they had to give a reply before they could carry it out.
Pang Xiao smiled and nodded. "Regarding the materials, I will listen to Zhong Yibo."
Lu Heng was satisfied and chatted with Pang Xiao again.
Both of them had their own thoughts, but they did not seem awkward when they chatted.
Before Lu Heng came, he had already expected that Pang Xiao would agree. Pang Xiao said that he was an uncouth man and did not have the patience to deal with these matters. However, Lu Heng knew that if he was an uncouth man, he would not have lived to this day.
Pang Xiao had a very sharp sense of smell, as if he was born to avoid danger.
Since the Lu family had the ability to interfere with the materials for the Imperial Mausoleum, even if he did not come personally today, Pang Xiao would probably find an opportunity to back off in the future to avoid being blamed.
Today, he took the opportunity to make this request. As expected, Pang Xiao agreed.
Lu Heng was in a good mood on the way back home from the Wang Mansion.
When he reported to Your Majesty, he could begin the investigation.
At that time, it would be easy to move the treasure.
After Lu Heng left, Pang Xiao immediately told Qin Yining about what had happened today.
Qin Yining had been embroidering. When he heard this, he was no longer in the mood to work. He put down his embroidery and muttered, "He is forcing you to let go."
"Yes." Pang Xiao knew that Qin Yining was intelligent. She could guess the details of many things at a glance. However, when he explained the matter, Qin Yining was able to immediately hit the nail on the head. Pang Xiao could not help but sigh in admiration and admiration.
Qin Yining quickly went through the current situation in his mind. He then smiled and said, "Actually, this is not a bad thing. Right now, the stone materials and the like have not been touched. If we retreat now, we will prevent him from actually making a move to frame us. If we leave everything to him now, we will be safe. He can also focus on dealing with the treasure. This is killing two birds with one stone. "
Pang Xiao smiled and nodded. "Lu Heng should have made the same deduction."
"Of course, he does not know that we already know the location of the treasure. So in his eyes, you were just frightened by his threat and took the opportunity to avoid the risk."
Qin Yining's eyes flashed and he said, "It's okay. If he wants to report to Your Majesty, let him report it. Let him be happy for a while. However, it is fortunate that he thought of a way. Otherwise, we would have to think of a way to go easy on him and let him take away those stones smoothly. "
Pang Xiao laughed when she heard this. She pulled Qin Yining into her arms and shook him. "My Sister Yi is so smart."
Qin Yining could not help but laugh. "Alright, you have already made your decision. Why are you beating around the bush to praise me? Your mouth is so sweet. Did you eat honey? "
Pang Xiao's heart melted when she saw Qin Yining's smiling face.
When they first met, she was not yet of marriageable age. At that time, she was already as delicate and lovely as a flower bud on a branch in early spring.
Six years later, she had become his wife. She had given birth to Brother Zhao and Brother Han for him. She was also as outstanding as a ripe peach. Her every frown and smile made people's hearts flutter.
Every time this happened, Pang Xiao would feel a strong sense of crisis. She was still so young and beautiful, but he was almost thirty. She was not an ordinary woman. Her intelligence and courage were rare in the world. Even if she was married, the people who liked her still could not forget her. That Lu Heng was one of them.
Pang Xiao carefully touched her lips with his and used the tip of his tongue to trace the shape of her lips. He said vaguely, "Did I eat honey? Hmm? Do you want to taste it? "
The room was quiet. Only a few whispers and light gasps could be heard occasionally.
At this time, Lu Heng had already returned to his residence. He wrote Li Qitian's memorial and ordered someone to send it to the capital as fast as possible.
At the same time, a decree from the capital was being rolled up in a bamboo tube by an eunuch wearing an iron-gray round-necked sunflower gown. It was then wrapped in several layers of oiled paper and sent to Huichuan County's yamen day and night.
When Pang Xiao and Qin Yining received the news, it was already the next day.
"Wang Ye, we've already inquired clearly. Tatan Utejin Khan brought Khatun and a large number of tributes to the capital to celebrate the Empress Dowager's birthday. Because of the rain, they took a detour to Huichuan County. Your Majesty has already ordered Zhong Yibo to take full charge of the reception and welcome Utejin Khan and Khatun to the capital. "
Huzi frowned and replied. He stood to the side with a heavy expression.
Qin Yining pondered for a moment and said, "I think this matter is a bit strange."
"Yes. Didn't Hall Head Liao and Jing Zhe tell you that the Tatan made some strange movements in the desert? "Pang Xiao's words hit the nail on the head.
Qin Yining nodded. "If the Tatan really intended to surrender, they wouldn't have dispatched troops and come to the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration at the same time. However, we can't make wild guesses based on our own judgment. What if this is just a coincidence? "
Pang Xiao smiled. "It's never wrong to be on guard. The Empress Dowager's birthday is on the 26th of August. There are still two months left. Si Qin has arrived in Huichuan County now to prepare for any unforeseen events. "
"However, if Zhong Yibo welcomes Utejin Khan to the capital, it will inevitably delay our proper business."
They had just created an opportunity for Lu Heng to transport the treasure, but Si Qin just had to come at this critical juncture. Could it be that they were born to be at odds with each other?
Pang Xiao naturally understood this, but he just smiled freely. "It doesn't matter. We are anxious about this matter, but Zhong Yibo is even more anxious than us. It's like a gold bar is right in front of you. You can pick it up by digging up the dirt. However, someone came at this time and he didn't want to be discovered. Don't you think he's anxious?"
Hearing Pang Xiao's words, Qin Yining also came back to his senses. He smiled and shook his head. "Of course he's anxious. He's not a stupid person. I don't think he'll allow Utejin Khan's arrival to disrupt his plans. Let's wait and see. Maybe we don't have to do anything. He'll find a way to not enter the capital himself. "
Pang Xiao obviously knew that Qin Yining was right. If Lu Heng was a stupid person, he wouldn't have reached his current position and shouldered the heavy burden of being the head of the Lu family. However, seeing that she had so much confidence in Lu Heng's abilities, Pang Xiao felt a little sour in his heart.
However, even though he was unhappy, he was a man. It wasn't good for him to hold onto such minor details. He had taken the initiative to discuss this with Qin Yining. It wasn't that Qin Yining had nothing better to do than to discuss Lu Heng's abilities.
Although Pang Xiao didn't say it, Qin Yining could guess what Pang Xiao was thinking when he saw the subtle changes in his expression. He couldn't help but laugh and shake his head.
He was already an adult, but sometimes he was still like a child fighting over candy. No matter how old a man was, he still had this side of him that hadn't grown up.
At the Lu residence, Lu Heng had properly settled the eunuch who had delivered the edict, then walked towards the study with a smile on his face.
Lu Wenru had been by his side for many years. Seeing Lu Heng's back as he walked forward with his hands behind his back, his heart had already begun to tremble. Don't look at how calm the Duke looked. In reality, he was probably extremely irritated right now. At this time, if he wasn't careful, he could anger him. The consequences would be unimaginable.
Lu Wenru lowered his head and followed Lu Heng closely. He raised his oil-paper umbrella high to shield Lu Heng from the drizzle.
However, as soon as Lu Heng entered the study, he could no longer maintain his expression. He sat down on the heated kang bed next to the window in irritation.
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