"Young man, please pay homage to Your Highness!"
After a while, there was a middle-aged man in the house, trotting into the courtyard. When he saw Liu Qi, he immediately knelt on the ground.
The old man next to him who just opened the door was stunned.
Your Highness?
This young man is actually the prince. Those who were too busy hurriedly crawled to the ground.
"Lu Liang, you didn't even raise your head. You just knelt down when you came out. How did you know that it was me who was coming? Could it be that I was the only one thanking you?"
"Or did you figure it out again?"
Lu Liang smiled and shook his head in denial.
"I heard from my servant that a young man is here with his attendants. I think it is His Highness."
Liu Qi chuckled lightly.
"Then, guess what, did I come here today specifically to thank you, or did I come here to punish you?"
This is a very embarrassing statement. No matter how Lu Liang chooses, the initiative is in Liu Qi's hands.
But Lu Liang looked unhurried.
"The common people are stupid and don't know the purpose of His Highness's visit."
"But the common people have heard that His Highness is a person who can distinguish right from wrong. No treacherous person can escape from his eyes."
"Whether the common people are guilty or not is entirely up to Your Highness to decide."
This guy's words are really impeccable.
First he pretended to be low-profile, and then he flattered himself. Finally, the right to choose was put into his own hands.
He has already said that he is a person who knows right from wrong and has the ability to distinguish between loyal and traitorous people.
If he were to be charged with an unfounded crime at this time, wouldn't it be a slap in the face?
However, although the words were beautifully said, in Liu Qi's opinion, they were nothing more than a little cleverness.
"What? I'm here, can't you even drink tea? With this, I can accuse you of neglect."
"Zhuzi, why don't you go and pour tea for His Highness?"
"Okay, everyone, get up."
With that said, Liu Qi walked towards the lobby of Lu Mansion without any courtesy.
After sitting down, Liu Qi spoke directly without any ink.
"Tell General Bai that after the matter is over, let me send someone to find you. Today, I am here in person. Tell me, what's the matter?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Liang, who was sitting, immediately stood up, held hands together, and saluted the prince.
"Your Highness, Xiaomin would like to discuss a business deal with His Highness."
Liu Qi narrowed his eyes.
"Oh? Want to do business with me? Do you know that Bai Jinhan in Qingdu is my property. I still have countless businesses like this in my heart. Could it be that you have a more profitable way to make money?"
Lu Liang smiled.
"The common people naturally understand His Highness's property."
"But the business that Xiaomin talks about is not a way to make money, but it is bigger than any business that His Highness has ever done or imagined."
It also sold out, but it did arouse Liu Qi's interest.
"Tell me, what's the business?"
"The common people are not talented. I am willing to devote myself to Your Highness. Within five years, Your Highness will be crowned the great king. By then, I only hope that Your Highness will remember the achievements of the common people and be named the Prime Minister of the Qing Dynasty."
Hearing this, Liu Qi frowned instantly, his chest was filled with anger, and he immediately slapped the table next to him hard.
"Be bold!"
"Lu Liang, based on what you just said, I can take your head right now!"
If you were an ordinary person, you would have been so scared that your buttocks would pee.
But Lu Liang shook his head and chuckled.
"Your Highness, Lu is a pariah, and it is not a pity to die. If Your Highness really does not have such thoughts, just treat him as a commoner's nonsense. If you want to kill or behead him, please do as you please."
"Okay! I will help you now!"
"Somebody come!"
With a loud shout, the guard beside him rushed into the room. By coincidence, Zhuzi carrying tea also walked into the room.
Seeing such a formation, his hands softened, and the crackling tea cup shattered on the ground.
Liu Qi stepped forward, pulled out a long knife from a guard's waist, and immediately put it on Lu Liang's neck.
But even now, Lu Liang held his neck high, with no expression on his face.
"I will give you a chance. If you take back what you just said, I may spare your life."
"Once the words are spoken, they are like pouring water. There is no reason to take them back. I have no regrets, Your Highness. Please take action."
After saying that, he closed his eyes and waited for Liu Qi's decision.
But after a while, Liu Qi sneered, handed the knife to the guard, and waved his hand.
"You all, please retreat. Close all the doors. No one is allowed within twenty steps of the house!"
The guards immediately retreated, including the servant Zhu Zhu.
At this time, Lu Liang opened his eyes and looked at the prince with a smile.
At this time, Liu Qi was also staring at him.
I have to say, this guy is really brave.
Those words just now are no different from treason. Even if he is killed directly, it is not an exaggeration at all.
If you want to say why he didn't do this, it's just because his words did exactly what he wanted.
But at that time, he was afraid that Lu Liang was deliberately tricking him, so he conducted such a test. It turned out that Lu Liang was really determined.
In addition, he was really straightforward. Not only did he dare to say these words, but he also asked for a future official title.
Ordinary people really can't do such a thing.
"Just now you said that within five years, I can be crowned king."
"That's nonsense! My father's health is getting better now. In just five years, he will still be in his position. How can he pass it on to me?"
Lu Liang bowed and saluted again.
"Your Highness, I have been studying Bagua astrology since I was a child. Just a few months ago, I saw that the Ziwei star was dimming, and then its light gradually became brighter."
"Such a phenomenon seemed to be a good omen, but after careful observation, I discovered that there was an extremely dim star orbiting in the direction of Ziwei Star."
"If my calculations are correct, within three years, this star will reach the vicinity of Ziwei Star and form a celestial phenomenon."
Liu Qi felt a little nervous when he said that.
When I watched TV and read books in the past, I knew that in ancient times there was a Qin Tian Jian who was responsible for observing the celestial phenomena.
Although many people think it is superstitious, many people think it is very scientifically based.
"What horoscope?"
"Yinghuo Shouxin!"
After Lu Liang finished speaking, Liu Qi's heart suddenly thumped.
Although he didn't know much about astrology, he also knew that in his time, many emperors such as King Xuan of Zhou, Emperor Qin, and Duke Jin of Song died shortly after the appearance of this astrology.
The imperial doctor said that my father's health is gradually improving. Could it be...
Liu Qi was dubious. This topic was not suitable to be discussed any further.
After sneering, he looked at Lu Liang.
"Stop talking nonsense, I don't believe your so-called astrology."
"However, I would like to hear how you want to assist me. Is it just based on your words?"
Lu Liang stroked his beard with his hand and looked at the prince with serious eyes.
"I dare to ask Your Highness, what is your ambition?"
