The harem is an important place, and Xiao Shushen's character is extremely suspicious. Shen Qingwan and she have been in the palace for so many years, the queen will not be unaware of it. In order to protect Shen Qingwan, and at the same time to buy food and training time for her army, she spread rumors to provoke unrest in the court, and check and suppress each other with the queen, so as not to appear passive.
This was the strategy he had thought of from the beginning.
Shen Qingwan suddenly thought of the army and asked Fu Yuheng, "Your Majesty, how are your troops arranged? Are there any areas where you are unable to do what you want? If the target is too big, it is better to deploy them in a dispersed manner. There are many checkpoints in the capital, so you might as well pick the important and weak points to catch them off guard."
For the first time, a happy smile appeared on Fu Yuheng's usually calm face.
"Wanwan, when did you become so clever? But I like it."
Fu Yuheng's voice was like the clear water flowing in a mountain spring, refreshing and comfortable.
Shen Qingwan gently stroked his cheek.
"Your Majesty, I will go through fire and water for your great cause. Qingwan may not have any other abilities, but I can still help you with some ideas."
Fu Yuheng enjoyed it very much. He gradually increased the strength of his big hands around Shen Qingwan's waist, held her in his arms, and continued to look at the moon in the sky.
"Your Majesty, where exactly is your training ground? There are several places in the suburbs of the capital, but most of them are under the surveillance of the Queen. How did you avoid being spotted?"
Fu Yuheng said: "Your brother and General Wu's troops are of good quality. I sent them to lurk in the forest for a while and keep them mobile at all times. There is no one in charge there, so it is perfect for training. I was going to open a piece of it, but later I felt it was inappropriate, so I chose the forest.
Shen Qingwan's eyes were full of admiration.
"Your Majesty, have you solved the problem of food and fodder?"
This is the top priority in marching and fighting. Without food and fodder, how can we fight a protracted war with the enemy
You will be exhausted to death by others' efforts, and there is no chance for a decisive battle.
How could Fu Yuheng allow any mistake to occur in such an important area? Of course he would solve this problem beautifully first.
"I have sent someone to contact Lord Li. He has been heartbroken since he heard about our sudden death. He has lost his appetite for several days. He is looking for the whereabouts of our bodies for our souls in heaven. If he were not in an official position, he would definitely rush to Kyoto to seek justice for us."
Shen Qingwan asked suspiciously: "Could it be that he also guessed that we are not dead?"
It was clear from what the Queen had said at the time that the yellow notice clearly stated that the late emperor had passed away and the great cause had not been continued.
After that, the young emperor Fu Mochen succeeded to the throne, but he didn't even have a proper funeral. The mourning was just in front of two piles of cenotaphs, which was completely insincere.
I guess anyone can guess the clue.
But Lord Li's attitude is indeed a bit suspicious.
If the emperor treated Fu Yuheng as his master, he would have returned to Kyoto to see him for the last time, or he would have joined the faction that opposed the queen and continued the fight to the end.
But he didn't.
Yet he still claimed that he was on official business and was trying to deceive a three-year-old kid
Shen Qingwan looked down on him, but because of their previous experience of flood control in Jiangnan, Shen Qingwan was unwilling to regard him as a disgusting person.
"How much money did you give Lord Li? Did you buy enough food?"
Her main concern was money.
Concubine Shu gave them such a large sum of dowry money, so they had to use it wisely. If they were to be blackmailed for no reason, it would be a loss.
Fu Yuheng tapped her nose and said, "How come you become so greedy after walking in a dilapidated temple? Lord Li is not such a person. When he was controlling the flood, he followed you and me down the river. I didn't see him hesitate at all. Moreover, the materials and tools were very solid before I came. He would never cut corners or use inferior materials.
Shen Qingwan didn't want to doubt Li Chaoyang, but after staying in the palace for too long, she always felt that people's hearts were unpredictable. Someone who was her friend in the last second could turn against her immediately, and someone who was her enemy could call her sister in the next second.
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The housekeeper also made her recall the past intrigues in the palace. This brought out her habitual thinking, and Shen Qingwan couldn't help but bring Li Chaoyang's personality into it.
She slapped her head in annoyance, and there was an abnormal blush on her elegant cheeks.
Fu Yuheng's heart was pounding at the sight.
They haven't been together for a long time, and looking at Shen Qingwan from such a close distance actually made him feel dry in the mouth.
But now is not the time.
Fu Yuheng still wanted to be affectionate with Shen Qingwan for a while longer, but time passed so quickly and it was almost dawn. No matter how arrogant Fu Yuheng was, he couldn't rush around in the palace in broad daylight.
The masters of the Imperial Palace are not there just to eat and do nothing.
So he had to say goodbye to Shen Qingwan reluctantly.
Watching his receding back, Shen Qingwan felt a moment of emptiness and reluctance in her heart.
I didn't know what to do when I saw him again.
Also, she had just forgotten to ask about Guard Ye Feng, but seeing how calm he looked, it was probably that Guard Ye had also followed her into the palace and was now being affectionate with Concubine Qi and had no time to pay attention to their movements.
Looking at the direction Fu Yuheng left, Shen Qingwan became more certain of her speculation.
I returned to my room and took a nap, and the sky gradually brightened.
Before she could start working, the housekeeper sent someone to invite her over.
"She said she wanted to discuss with you how to make mint cake. It's cool, smooth, sweet, and very delicious."
Shen Qingwan's heart moved, thinking that the bait thrown by the Queen might have taken effect.
It seemed that the housekeeper was eager to curry favor, so she impatiently sent her food to the Queen's table.
"Hurry up, young lady. The housekeeper is waiting."
Shen Qingwan strode towards the housekeeper's room, where there were tall banana leaves and eaves that would drip when it rained. Looking ahead through the air, she could even see a few naughty pigeons.
I'm in a very good mood.
When Shen Qingwan walked into the room, the housekeeper was drinking tea in front of the desk.
"Coming?"
The moment she saw Shen Qingwan, she suddenly smiled very kindly.
Even though Shen Qingwan knew her purpose, she couldn't help but feel relieved by this smile.
It's always good when others smile at you.
Shen Qingwan has always been grateful. No matter whether her goal is to use herself or not, she will follow her inner feelings and continue her good mood.
"Just sit down when you come. There's nothing to be embarrassed about here."
Shen Qingwan understood what the nanny meant and walked towards her seat generously.
"I will listen to everything Madam says. Madam, is there something you want to tell me?"