Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 174 Negotiation

"Nonsense! There's no affection or debt between us. You don't need to play the hero now. I don't appreciate your kindness!"

Although Lin Mengyu's words were harsh, the emotion in his eyes was genuine.

Her parents were dull-witted, her brother was incompetent, and her cousin was forcing her to marry. Only her best friend, Liu Yuechu, was truly caring, and she didn't want to hold her friend back.

Suddenly, Lu Bingyang appeared, willing to take on everything for her.

She wouldn't have paid attention to ordinary sweet talk. But right now, she was at her lowest point, feeling helpless and helpless, and he was willing to step forward for her. No woman wouldn't be moved by that.

Lu Bingyang looked impatient. "What are you being so dramatic about at a time like this? I said there's affection, and I'm not asking you to repay any favors. What's the rush? Someone is willing to take the blame for you, and you're not happy about it. You have such a clever face, but you're actually a fool."

"Liu Yuechu, take her away quickly. Don't put on this melodramatic show here. It'll be harder to deal with her when there are more people around!"

"No, you can't take the blame."

Liu Yuechu also disagreed, saying, "After all, the Zhang family is related to Consort De by marriage. It's not as simple as you think to get them exonerated."

"Besides, your recklessness could implicate the Lu family and your maternal grandparents' family. I know you want to play the hero and save the damsel in distress, but you can't ignore the consequences."

Lu Bingyang was furious: "So tell me, now that we've reached this critical juncture, what are we going to do?"

"I can find a few people to say it was a robbery, and then I can flee and take the blame." Fang Suozi had also rushed over.

He had actually been there for a while, first subduing several of Zhang Zhitong's followers. Hearing his masters discussing what to do next, he had no choice but to step forward.

Liu Yuechu still felt uneasy, "If anything can be investigated, it's easy for someone to have something on you."

“I’ve thought of someone. Granny Fang, take Yu’er to wash up first, then send her back to the mansion, pretending you know nothing about it.”

“I’m going to find Tuoba Yun. It’s most appropriate for the Mongols to take the blame for this.”

Fang Suozi's eyes lit up; this method was indeed brilliant. Now that Yuwen Chan was thriving and had become the overlord of the Mongol Empire, even if Emperor Qi Xiao was displeased with his special envoy killing Zhang Zhitong, he wouldn't have any objections.

Lu Bingyang hesitated, "But why would the Mongols agree?"

“As long as you give them enough money, there’s nothing they can’t refuse,” Liu Yuechu said quietly.

However, she would have to pay a price in terms of money.

Without wasting any more time, she instructed Granny Fang to take Lin Mengyu away first. She told Fang Suozi to send people to guard the place, and Lu Bingyang to deal with the bystanders, while she hurriedly ran to see Tuoba Yun.

When Tuoba Yun first heard about this, he immediately jumped up in anger. How could he possibly allow his own people to take the blame?!

But Liu Yuechu offered a tempting offer, along with a threat, saying, "...If you don't agree, I'll personally write to Yuwen Chan and ask him to send someone else to be stationed in the capital. Do you think your beloved wife will follow you back to Mongolia to endure the wind and sun then?"

Tuoba Yun's eyes nearly widened in shock. How could she know such a private matter?!

"Threatening me like this is utterly despicable!"

"So what if I do something bad? Just tell me whether you'll help or not!" Liu Yuechu didn't bother to argue about what constituted high moral character.

Tuoba Yun was so angry that his eyes were bulging, but he knew that Liu Yuechu was really capable of doing it.

The capital of the Great Qi Dynasty was rich in resources, and he indeed lived a very comfortable life. Although the Mongol Kingdom was known for its abundance of meat and wine, it could not compare to the carefree and joyful life he enjoyed here...

"Alright, I promise you!" Tuoba Yun didn't actually mind killing someone.

He told Liu Yuechu to go home and wait for news, and not to show her face again and cause trouble.

Liu Yuechu had just returned to the Liu family home when Chen Zhongyao came knocking on her door.

"You're really making a fool of yourself. How can you drag the Mongols into matters concerning the Great Qi? This is disgraceful for our Great Qi!"

The men he sent remained silent, observing quietly. After Liu Yuechu met with Tuoba Yun, she quickly went to report back to Chen Zhongyao.

Liu Yuechu hadn't expected him to come so quickly. She explained the situation carefully, without hiding anything, "If we don't choose someone from Mengguo, should Lu Bingyang take the blame or should Suozi find someone else to take the blame? I'm standing up for Lin Mengyu, but I don't want to involve them. Besides, if Lu Bingyang takes the blame, will Yu'er marry him?"

"This has become a difficult problem to solve."

"The Mongolians' intervention was also a deterrent, a way to make these people swallow what they heard. After all, it involves Madam Lin's reputation... I never expected that Lin Mengyu would risk her life to protect her mother's dignity and reputation."

Chen Zhongyao couldn't refute it for a moment, but after thinking about it carefully, he said, "What are you going to do with those little beggars?"

Zhang Zhitong's men have all perished. It was Tuoba Yun who personally led the slaughter.

However, if Madam Lin's reputation is involved, she should not be spared.

Liu Yuechu bit her lip. "I want to send them to work at a manor in the outskirts of Beijing, so they'll at least have something to eat."

"That little Liu Tao is really good." Chen Zhongyao admired the child.

At such a young age, he was able to command several other young beggars to work for him. "You can train him properly, or send him to me to be taught."

"I can't bear to do that. I'd rather teach him myself." Liu Yuechu was afraid of being turned into a blockhead by him.

Chen Zhongyao gave her a few more words of advice, telling her not to be so reckless in the future. Then he brought up Yuan Cuo's official position, saying, "...The Ministry of Revenue will definitely assign some powerless people to work under him. You should keep that in mind."

Liu Yuechu was not surprised. "I will explain it to my husband in detail when he returns."

Chen Zhongyao did not linger any longer and returned to the Princess's residence to draft a memorial.

Although Tuoba Yun killed Liu Yuechu to help him, his memorial criticizing Emperor Qixiao for being incompetent and foolish could not be omitted.

Liu Yuechu waited for Yuan Cuo's return until the full moon rose high in the sky.

Seeing that she had fallen asleep leaning against the couch, Yuan Cuo entered the room with lighter footsteps.

"Wife, the son-in-law is back," Huajiao called out, after all, too many things had happened today.

Liu Yuechu woke up instantly and saw him looking travel-worn. "Husband, have you been busy in the palace until now? This palace is so uncivilized, they're deliberately treating you like a donkey."

"It has nothing to do with the palace. My brother-in-law called me over and gave me a scolding." Yuan Cuo coughed twice, his face gloomy.

Even after returning home, Chen Zhongyao was still worried, so he sent someone to intercept him at the palace gate and scolded him for indulging Liu Yuechu's audacity, telling him to keep a close eye on him.

Yuan Cuo was inwardly distressed. His wife was spoiled, so how could he possibly discipline her? Besides, even the brother of the Inspector General couldn't control her, so he didn't have the ability to either.

Liu Yuechu stuck out her tongue, "Why is he scolding you? If he has a temper, he should take it out on me!"

Yuan Cuo stroked her long hair. This woman was sometimes shrewd and sometimes silly, which was not bad. "Keep a low profile for the next few days and don't show your face. From now on, Houlai will stay by your side."

"Why?" Liu Yuechu didn't understand.