mtlumby2d Chapter 76 Scheming Against He Mingwen (1)
Chapter 76 Scheming Against He Mingwen (1)
Before long, they arrived at the Duke's mansion. Qin Yaoyao was still fast asleep. When the servant at the door saw that it was He Yanxi and his young mistress, he quickly opened the door and let them in.
He Yanxi escorted Qin Yaoyao back to Ningxiang Courtyard. Banxia quickly made the bed, and He Yanxi gently placed Qin Yaoyao on the bed, then covered her with a blanket. He turned to Banxia and said, "Take good care of her. If she wakes up, remember to give her some water and something to eat."
Banxia quickly nodded and replied, "Okay, I understand."
After leaving, He Yanxi went straight back to the Prince's Mansion.
Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Lan Feng reported: "Your Highness, Sang Zhu reported that He Mingwen returned to the Prince's residence, threw a tantrum, and then summoned his advisors to discuss the matter. They intend to bring General Chang of the Capital Garrison under their command."
He Yanxi took a sip of tea and said slowly, "This Changde is quite a character!"
Lan Feng asked, puzzled, "Why does Your Highness say that?"
He Yanxi smiled and explained, "This Changde was able to become a general of the Jingji Camp not because of his own ability, but because he once saved the Emperor's brother's life, so he was made a general. However, although he doesn't have much ability, he has a great ambition. He is not content to be just a small general, so he has been looking for opportunities to climb up."
Lan Feng suddenly realized, "I see. Then it would be a piece of cake for He Mingwen to recruit him?"
He Yanxi shook his head and said, "That's not the case. He Mingwen's maternal grandfather saved Changde's life, and Changde promised to repay him. If He Mingwen wanted to recruit him, he would be very willing, after all, Changde is also an ambitious person who will do anything to climb the ladder. However, this does not mean that He Mingwen can easily gain his support. You must know that Changde is an old fox, he will not easily trust anyone."
Lan Feng asked, "So, what should we do?"
He Yanxi thought for a moment and replied, "We can make use of Changde. Since he is ambitious, he is definitely not content with the status quo. If we can give him some benefits and make him feel that following us will lead to a better future, he might choose to support us. Of course, we need to plan this carefully and not let him realize our true intentions."
Lan Feng nodded in agreement, indicating that he understood the prince's meaning. He then reported other matters to He Yanxi, including developments in the court and news from the martial arts world. He Yanxi listened attentively and offered his opinions and suggestions.
Meanwhile, Liu Xiaoyu returned to the prince's residence in a rage. She was filled with resentment and anger, realizing she was at a disadvantage compared to Qin Yaoyao. Not only was her dowry less generous than Qin Yaoyao's, but she also discovered that the prince's wealth was far less than she had expected. Despite this, she had initially held onto a sliver of hope, believing that the prince's residence might hold hidden riches waiting to be discovered. However, when she witnessed the true state of the prince's residence, her dreams were shattered. The poverty of the prince's residence far exceeded her imagination; even the funds used to win people over required her own dowry. This fact filled her with extreme disappointment and helplessness, but she still comforted herself by saying that as long as He Mingwen gained power, her life wouldn't be too difficult. However, when she saw the intimate interaction between He Yanxi and Qin Yaoyao, her jealousy intensified. She finally realized the vast gap between herself and Qin Yaoyao.