All Hail Cousin Brother

Chapter 977: When Will They Mobilize Their Troops?

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Concubine Lan had thoroughly understood the Holy Decree. In front of the emperor, “no strife” was more useful than “strife.” From the beginning, she had already put on a posture of “no strife”. In the future, she would not be the one in charge of “strife for the throne”.

Many things did not seem to have anything to do with Concubine Lan, but on careful thought, Concubine Lan’s shadow was everywhere in the court.

Yin Huaixi continued, “Concubine Lan indeed didn’t know that the person who had joined the King of Liang was the Jiazhou Residence.”

The human heart was unpredictable. The Senior Imperial Censor was not eye-catching in the court. Perhaps even Concubine Lan did not take a mere Senior Imperial Censor seriously. In the end, someone took advantage of the situation.

The hunter became the hunted. Even though the actions of the Senior Imperial Censor allowed Concubine Lan to achieve her goal, wouldn’t this benefit the King of Liang instead?!

At the mention of the Jiazhou Residence, Yu Youyao’s pretty face darkened, and she subconsciously pursed her lips. “I thought that the Jiazhou Residence had always been under the King of Liang. It turns out that the Jiazhou Residence is a turncoat.”

Clearly, she was still brooding over the fact that the Jiazhou Residence had attacked the Xie Residence back then.

Yin Huaixi’s eyes darkened. “The former Marquis of Weining, Ning Yuanbo, has been indebted to the Jiazhou Residence. The Jiazhou Residence has always been obsequious and has gained Ning Yuanbo’s trust. It was also the Marquis of

Weining who put in the effort to transfer the Jiazhou Residence to Quanzhou.

During his tenure in Quanzhou, the Jiazhou Residence indeed did not let the Marquis of Weining down. The tribute sent by the Marquis of Weining every year made Concubine Lan extravagant in the palace and allowed her to win over hearts. She built a training hall for the emperor and refined medicinal pills, gaining his sacred heart. Therefore, Concubine Lan trusts the Jiazhou

Residence very much.”

Yu Youyao immediately understood. “The Jiazhou Residence is actually Concubine Lan’s money bag.”

Yin Huaixi nodded.

When Yu Youyao was in Quanzhou, she had briefly interacted with the Jiazhou

Residence and had also sent someone to investigate his character. “The Jiazhou Residence has been in the Quanzhou Residence for more than ten years.officials are evaluated every three years, and the officials with the best evaluation will have priority in getting a chance to be transferred. The Jiazhou Residence had the backing of Concubine Lan, who was still the imperial concubine at that time. It’s impossible that he hasn’t been transferred for more than ten years. Concubine Lan didn’t plan to let the Jiazhou Residence continue to be promoted. She wanted him to be nailed in Quanzhou and continue

helping her with the money.”

Quanzhou’s trade was prosperous, developed, and abundant with resources. Controlling Quanzhou was equivalent to controlling an endless stream of resources and money.

At that time, the Weining Marquis Residence was powerful and had subordinates all over the court.

If one wanted to win people over and nurture their henchmen, money was indispensable. This way, the importance of Quanzhou to the Weining Marquis Residence was highlighted.

The Jiazhou Residence had displayed an extraordinary ability to rake in money. How could Concubine Lan bear to transfer him elsewhere?

Yin Huaixi poured a cup of tea and handed it to her.

Yu Youyao reached out to take it and took a sip before continuing, “The Jiazhou Residence is old and cunning. His methods are quite ruthless. He definitely won’t be satisfied with only being a fourth-grade local official for the rest of his life and helping Concubine Lan with her money. However, because of the power of the Weining Marquis Residence and Concubine Lan’s favor, he doesn’t dare to act rashly.”

From the way the Jiazhou Residence handled matters, this person was cunning and ambitious. He was definitely unwilling to be subordinated.

“It wasn’t until Ning Yuanbo’s Residence lost power and Concubine Lan entered the Cold Palace that the Jiazhou Residence couldn’t see a chance to continue advancing and wasn’t willing to be controlled by Concubine Lan for the rest of their lives that he secretly sided with the King of Liang. Moreover, the King of Liang used to collude with the Weining Marquis Residence. Both sides had to exchange information. Controlling the Jiazhou Residence in Quanzhou was an important part. The Jiazhou Residence had long been involved with the King of Liang and it was already very difficult for him to escape. He had no choice.” He joined the King of Liang because of his ambition and helplessness.

Yin Huaixi nodded and suddenly said, “The Jiazhou Residence is like a grasshopper after autumn. It won’t last for long.” He said casually, “After a while, when news of our marriage spreads and the King of Liang takes Quanzhou, the first person to be killed will be the Jiazhou Residence.”

Yu Youyao was stunned for a moment. “Why? The Jiazhou Residence participated in the King of Liang’s rebellion so early. It’s obvious that the King of Liang trusts him very much. The Jiazhou Residence contributed greatly to the King of Liang’s success in controlling Quanzhou. Even if the King of Liang goes straight to Quanzhou, he still has to rely on the Jiazhou Residence to continue controlling Quanzhou.”

“What other reason could there be?” Yin Huaixi’s lips curled up slightly. He looked at her with a focused gaze that made her face blush and her heart skip a

beat. “You’re my fiancee! From the day the Empress Dowager bestowed the marriage, we’ve been one. From now on, we’ll share our honor and fortune.”

There was another very important reason why he planned for the Empress Dowager to bestow the marriage.

That was, a marriage given by the royal family could not be annulled. There was no need to mention whether a divorce was possible.

This marriage could tie him and Yu Youyao together for the rest of their lives.

Yu Youyao was stunned at first, then her face turned red and she immediately understood.

The reason why the Jiazhou Residence had attacked the Xie Residence was because the King of Liang had instructed it. At that time, the King of Liang did not take a small County Head far away from the capital seriously at all.

Things were different now. She had become King Yue Fei’s fiancée.

Due to various reasons, the news of the Xie Residence’s evacuation from Quanzhou did not spread. However, the people involved knew very well that at the very least, King Liang would not go against King Yue Fei on the surface. Thus, he didn’t leave anyone who had once offended the future Princess Consort of King Yue Fei by his side to avoid being exposed.

No matter what the reason for the King of Liang’s rebellion was, it was treason.

However, at least on the surface, she had to stand tall.

This matter involved Eldest Princess Shaoyi and the Xie family. Now that even King Yue Fei was involved, the King of Liang had no choice but to treat it seriously.

Once the news of the Jiazhou Residence persecuting the County Head spread, it was very easy to associate it with the abnormality of the Quanzhou seal and the fact that the King of Liang had easily taken Quanzhou. Then, it would be very easy to associate it with the fact that the King of Liang and the Jiazhou Residence had long colluded.

In that case, the matter of the King of Liang setting up his troops had long been planned.

Although this was the truth, at least on the surface, he couldn’t let anyone catch him red-handed.

Therefore, the King of Liang’s dignified excuses like “the princes fighting for the throne and causing chaos” and “ridding the emperor of evil ministers” to raise his troops were rather groundless.

The King of Liang would not let others gossip about such a matter. If he abandoned the mere Jiazhou Residence, there would be no evidence for everything that had happened back then. The Jiazhou Residence would become a scapegoat.

If Yu Youyao and the Xie family were harmed, or if Yu Youyao did not marry King Yue Fei, the situation would be different.

After all, the King of Liang was afraid of King Yue Fei.

Yu Youyao avoided his shockingly bright eyes. “By the way, if the King of Liang makes a move, you, King Yue Fei, who’s guarding the North, definitely can’t stand by and do nothing. The Liaodong area is the first border. Not only will you bear the responsibility of resisting external enemies, but you’ll also coordinate with the capital.’

Yin Huaixi said calmly, “Look when the King of Liang will mobilize his troops.”

Yu Youyao thought about it carefully and her eyes widened.

At this moment, the King of Liang, who Yu Youyao and Yin Huaixi had mentioned, was also discussing with his trusted aides when to mobilize his troops.

The King of Liang was wearing armor and sitting at the head of the table. There were a few aides dressed like scholars and generals who were also wearing armor..