PFC Chapter 368 Join forces
Chapter 368 Join forces
Wu Weiwei frowned.
"If Mulan Xue really gave the pills to Jubaolou, where did she get them from?"
Sister Chen told her that all the old pills they had produced before had been destroyed.
Could it be that Sister Chen lied to her? Or is Su Xing involved in this?
Wu Weiwei looked at Ling Fu: "Have Xiao Shitou check on Sister Chen and Su Xing's recent whereabouts, and whether anyone here has been in contact with people from Jubaolou..."
Just as Ling Fu was about to step out the door, Wu Weiwei called her back again.
"Remember, it's a secret investigation!"
Lingfu didn't turn her head.
"Understood, young lady."
Watching Lingfu leave, Wu Weiwei felt a chill in her heart.
If they truly betrayed him, then...
Sister Chen stopped talking. She saved He Ran and was the one who introduced her to the Marquis of Dingguo's mansion.
She had followed her all the way, and of course, their relationship was mutually beneficial.
If there is any betrayal, it must be because of Granny Mei.
She did not participate in Granny Mei's suicide, and Granny Mei even betrayed her.
What reason would Sister Chen have to betray her?
Could it be because of Shen Bazhi? But she and Shen Bazhi have clearly broken off their relationship.
As for Su Xing, she was rescued from a pile of beggars by Xiao Shitou.
At the age of twelve, she was all alone and helpless. I was the one who gave her a safe haven. Could it be that she couldn't resist the temptation and was bribed?
If that's the case, then she's truly a failure as a mistress.
Of course, she hoped that all of this was just her speculation and that they had not actually betrayed her.
That night, Wu Weiwei couldn't sleep.
Just as Wu Weiwei was tossing and turning in bed, an inconspicuous carriage slowly pulled up at the gate of a manor on the outskirts of Beijing.
"Master, we've arrived!"
The maid outside the carriage called out to the people inside.
"Ah."
The carriage curtain was lifted from the inside, and then a woman wearing a veil slowly stepped down from the carriage.
As she slowly walked into the courtyard, the people following behind her dispersed.
The eldest princess lifted her veil and looked at Ling Chu, who had been waiting there.
"What did Jubaolou say?"
"Reporting to Master, Mr. Ye has already agreed, and she has also arranged a private room for you."
Hearing Ling Chu's words, the princess put down her tea.
"So good!"
……
The day after Lu Hanting led his troops away, Qin Shiyuan, who had been unconscious, woke up.
Upon learning of the crimes his grandson had committed, and that Lu Hanting had gone to Nanzhao to provide reinforcements in his place, the Duke of Qin was so enraged that he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Two days later, an urgent letter from Nanzhao was delivered to the Duke of Qin's residence.
"Report! Urgent news from the border!"
"Send it up!"
The steward took the letter and handed it to the Duke of Qin.
Then, after reading the letter in his hand, the Duke of Qin revealed a profound meaning in his eyes.
The letter was delivered by Lin Haide, and it said that Prince Duan wanted to cooperate with him.
The requirement was to support him in taking the position.
In exchange, he helped him eliminate Lu Hanting.
If Prince Duan were to ascend the throne, then the Duke of Qin would become a duke, and their Duke of Qin's mansion would hold an even more extraordinary position.
Qin Shiyuan locked himself in his study for almost a day and a night.
When he finally came out, he instructed Steward Lin to deliver his reply.
When Lu Hanting arrived in Nanzhao, Qin Guogong's letter had already been received by Lin Haide and others.
Inside the tent, Lin Haide looked at Prince Duan.
"Prince Duan, our Duke has agreed to your request!"
Upon hearing that the Duke of Qin was willing to help him ascend to the throne, Prince Duan immediately beamed and said, "Excellent, excellent!"
I never expected the Duke of Qin to be so sensible.
"Then, Prince Duan, when will you fulfill your promise?"
With the imperial reinforcements about to arrive, if we don't act soon, the military merits will be given to Lu Hanting for nothing.
"General Lin, the grain supplies I ordered to be transported are currently outside the city, as for the men..."
Prince Duan glanced at the anxious Lin Haide and said, "I will definitely be able to arrive tonight."
His men informed him that Lu Hanting's army would not arrive until the day after tomorrow, so tonight was the perfect time for them to act.
Three days would be enough for them to capture the city.
"Okay, then I can rest assured!"
Lin Haide and Prince Duan gave each other a high five.
In a nearby tent, a soldier hurriedly ran inside.
"Deputy General Lin, that man is indeed Prince Duan!"
The spies Lin Li sent out immediately returned to Lin Li's tent after receiving the news.
Are you sure you're sure?
Lin Li did not know Prince Duan, so to prevent his subordinates from mistaking him for someone else, he asked Chen Furong to paint a portrait of him.
"Yes, that man had squinty eyes, looked quite wealthy, and more importantly, he was indeed holding the same feather fan with the auspicious design depicted in the portrait..."
It seems to be Prince Duan without a doubt.
When do they plan to make their move?
Chen Furong, who had been summoned by Lin Li, walked in with a look of urgency.
“General Chen, I lingered for a moment when I brought out the tea. It seems from Prince Duan's words that his men will arrive tonight, and they will likely take action tonight…”
Chen Furong looked at Lin Li.
"What do you think?"
Lin Li pondered for a moment.
His employer had assigned him the task of successfully escorting those willing to follow them to the border of Nanzhao, where someone would meet them and take them out to sea. He had already accomplished this task.
As for the fighting here, as long as it doesn't endanger his own safety, the owner lets him do as he pleases.
He glanced at Chen Furong out of the corner of his eye.
He and Chen Furong lost this battle.
Now, taking advantage of their defeat, Lin Haide wants to abandon them and join forces with Prince Duan to win the Nanzhao campaign.
This was tantamount to stabbing them in the back.
Even if they win this victory, the military credit will have nothing to do with them.
On the contrary, he and Chen Furong might face punishment from the emperor, or even be dismissed from their official posts.
If that's really the case, then I truly feel I've let General Chen down.
Seeing the apology in Lin Li's eyes, Chen Furong was puzzled.
"Lin Li, tell me quickly, what should we do next? This time, I'll listen to you..."
She had misjudged the situation before, so this time she was leaving the decision to Lin Li.
Lin Li looked at her.
"General Chen, do you know Lu Hanting? Is he a true villain or a hypocrite?"
Lin Li needs to know if Lu Hanting will harm them.
"Lin Li, you..."
Judging from Lin Li's expression, Chen Furong roughly understood what he meant.
After a long pause, she said, "Based on my understanding of my senior brother over the years, although he is quite radical in some matters..."
But on the battlefield, he was a true gentleman!
"If that's the case, then tonight we'll disrupt Lin Haide and Prince Duan's plans."
Since they are unjust, then we will be unjust too!
Lin Li said firmly.
"You mean, we should join forces with our senior brother?"
Lin Li nodded.
“Yes, we can’t let them claim the military merit. Rather than letting them win, we should give the merit to your senior brother!”
Although Lin Li did not want to help Lu Hanting achieve merit, he was willing to let Lu Hanting win compared to Lin Haide and Prince Duan!
If Lu Hanting weren't a hypocrite, he might have been able to plead for them both before the emperor.
In this way, they would not be disliked by the emperor because of their defeat.