It was dark outside, and lanterns were lit in front of the Tang Mansion. Cao Dejiang stood outside the door and whispered to Xiao Yan about the Lu family's case: "Does Governor Xiao have any clue about Lu Zhao's matter?"
Xiao Yan said: "With the account book, he can't escape even if he has a clue."
"Of course I understand." Cao Dejiang did not beat around the bush when facing Xiao Yan: "It's just that Lu Chongyuan has been a little too quiet these days. He is not someone who can be easily captured. Governor Xiao's dealings with the Lu family only lasted for a day or two. You know They have been building momentum for many years, and it is not easy to be suppressed just because of an account book.”
"Lu Zhao may not really be that important to the Lu family. Governor Xiao should be more careful."
Xiao Yan heard the good intentions in his words and his expression softened slightly: "I know, thank you Mr. Cao for reminding me."
"One more thing..." Cao Dejiang hesitated for a moment: "I heard that the Queen Mother was sent to the Imperial Mansion on the outskirts of the city to recuperate?"
This matter could not be hidden from anyone in the palace, and Xiao Yan was not surprised that someone would ask him. He said calmly: "There are many people in the palace, and people bring up the past from time to time. Moreover, the queen and the fourth prince have been in and out frequently for some unknown reason recently." In the palace of the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager would suffer from hysteria attacks every time they went there, and she was even seriously ill in the past few days."
"The people at the Imperial Medical Office said that the Queen Mother's body could not withstand the torment, and staying in her old place to remember the old friends would only aggravate her condition. His Majesty ordered the governor to temporarily move the Queen Mother to the Imperial Manor for rest. Madam Qin happened to be there too. Outside the city, I can easily take care of him at all times."
Cao Dejiang frowned: "The Queen and her son often go in and out of the Queen Mother's palace?"
Xiao Yan said "hmm" and said, "It's to serve as a doctor."
Cao Dejiang's face darkened when he heard this, and he almost sneered coldly. Who doesn't know that His Majesty only has superficial respect for the Empress Dowager? This person has been trapped in Shou'an Palace since the death of the late emperor. The masters in the palace Who among the servants takes her seriously?
The empress was born in the Lu family, and she was even more indifferent to the empress dowager. Did she take care of the empress dowager's illness? It would still be possible if it were the Crown Princess back then, but Empress Lu and the Fourth Prince...
It’s simply the most ridiculous thing in the world!
Cao Dejiang wondered why Empress Lu and the others suddenly "haunted" the Empress Dowager. The Lu family had always been unprofitable, let alone after Lu Zhao's accident.
After suppressing the doubts in his heart, he raised his head and asked, "Is the Queen Mother okay?"
"How good can a hysterical madman be? He often falls asleep and most of the time he doesn't recognize people when he wakes up." Xiao Yan replied.
Cao Dejiang pursed his lips tightly for a long time, and then whispered: "I was favored by Taizong, and was married to the Empress Dowager when I was young. Only now are I surrounded by children. At that time, there were only a few people around Taizong. , the Empress Dowager should be extremely noble..."
He raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Yan: "Your Majesty sent the Empress Dowager out of the palace to rest, which was an act of filial piety. However, the palace has always flattered the superiors and suppressed the inferiors. There are many people with dark hearts and treacherous intentions. It is inevitable that they will rely on The Empress Dowager is weak and ignorant of people, and she is careless and neglectful when taking care of her. I hope Governor Xiao can take more care of her on weekdays and not let others bully the Empress Dowager."
Xiao Yan responded: "I will naturally ask people to take good care of you."
"It's not about being careful, but it's about being thorough. I know that as long as Governor Xiao gives an order, no one will dare to disobey it."
Seeing Xiao Yan raise his eyes to look at him, he said in a deep voice: "I am willing to grant Governor Xiao a favor. If there is any inconvenience regarding the Lu family, you can send someone to find me, and I will take action for you."
Xiao Yan looked surprised.
Cao Dejiang never got involved in the fights between him and the aristocratic family. No matter how fiercely he fought with the aristocratic family in the court or down, he would mostly sit on the sidelines and watch, leading the Qingliu courtiers to sit back and watch their "dog eat dog", just waiting. The fisherman will benefit.
During the previous Cao Liang case, when he saw that the noble family was being suppressed by him, Cao Dejiang made another move and snatched back several important positions from the noble family for the Qingliu lineage. However, when the noble family later destroyed the evidence and overpowered him, this old fox was no less. Throwing stones at him secretly had the intention of eradicating the "treacherous eunuch" and grabbing some benefits.
Xiao Yan was at loggerheads with the family, and Cao Dejiang muddied the waters. When he realized that no one on either side could do anything to the other, he decisively stopped and led the Qingliu gang as if they had never done anything. I can't help but can do nothing.
This man is extremely shrewd and thoughtful. He never gets involved even for a moment, even if he wants to win over him.
But he didn't expect that for the sake of the Empress Dowager, he would actually promise a favor and be willing to help him deal with the Lu family.
Xiao Yan thought thoughtfully: "Why does Mr. Cao care so much about the Empress Dowager?"
Cao Dejiang said: "I said that Taizong was kind to me."
Seeing Xiao Yan raising his eyebrows as if he didn't believe it, Cao Dejiang didn't explain much: "Master Xiao only needs to tell me whether you want this favor or not."
Xiao Yan laughed: "Of course I want it. Since Mr. Cao has spoken, there is no reason for me to refuse. Don't worry, I will personally explain it to you so that people can protect the Empress Dowager."
Cao Dejiang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this: "Thank you very much, Governor Xiao. It's getting late, so I should leave. Governor Xiao can do whatever he wants."
He turned back to look at Tang Ning who was following him: "Yiyang County Lord, if there is still any undecision after the academy matter, you can come to Cao's house to see me at any time. As for Shi Changan, after he comes to Beijing, I will Someone will be sent to inform you as soon as possible."
Tang Ning Fuli: "Thank you very much, Mr. Cao."
Cao Dejiang got on the carriage. Fu Laiqing lowered his head like an eggplant beaten by frost and climbed up behind him. When he squatted on the carriage shaft, he couldn't help but look back at Tang Ning with a look on his face. Like a puppy that fell into the water.
Tang Ning said gently: "Fu Langjun, walk slowly."
Seeing that she was not moved at all, Fu Laiqing's little face fell down. He tugged at the corners of his mouth and forced a smile that was uglier than crying. He lowered the curtain and got into the carriage. Then, as if he had been hit, he hugged his knees and nestled in the carriage. Autistic in the corner.
"what are you doing?"
Cao Dejiang was thinking about the Empress Dowager when he saw Fu Laiqing huddled up and suddenly became angry.
Fu Laiqing buried his head: "Uncle, am I disliked by others?"
Cao Dejiang said bluntly: "You are quite annoying."
Fu Laiqing: "..." His head was buried deeper.
Cao Dejiang suddenly felt something was wrong when he saw that the brat who used to quarrel with him suddenly became so quiet, unlike his usual playful smile.
He pinched the back of his neck, and when Fu Laiqing looked up, he saw his eyes were red.
The old man was stunned for a moment: "What's wrong?"
Fu Laiqing's eyes were red, and he was filled with anger when he spoke: "The Lord of Yiyang County wishes me to find a beautiful wife as soon as possible, and she will come to give me gifts then."
