Chapter 111: Allies or Enemies 6 (2/2)
Emperor Zhong laughed, ”I guess I do” he folded the letter, rose the lamp cover and brought the latter to the open flame once it caught fire, he threw the latter into the ashtray beside the table. ”I instructed minister Sheng to sow a few seeds it the north for me before Yaozhu arrived and it has grown fruits. Deputy Sun from Ningzhuo just reached out to him with a way to take care of Yaozhu and the entire Lu family”.
”Congratulations on finally resolving this pressing issue your Majesty. I know that you have been worried about that for year's, with the Lu family out of the way you can finally rest easy”.
”Yes, you of all people understand what I went through with that family of wolves. I initially tolerated them because of my the Empress dowager and then the Empress but they are starting to grow wings of late”
Imperial consort Shi nodded, ”I understand your Majesty, you have suffered thanks to them. It is only right that you are allowed a few moments of enjoyment. If there is any way the Shi family can help you please do not hesitate to contact my father. The quicker we get rid of the Ku family the better for us”.
Who doesn't like someone that told them what they want to hear, Imperial consort shi's words left the Emperor, please. He immediately forgot all the misunderstanding they both had, this was where imperial consort Shi and the Empress diverted.
Imperial consort Shi got her wish and received the Emperor's favour, the next day the Emperor sent over a lot of gifts to her palace. Imperial consort Shi didn't dwell on the Emperor's favour for long, she quickly sent word to her father Prime Minister Shi inviting him to pay her a visit
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The Next Day at imperial consort Shi's palace.
Prime Minister Shi arrived at his daughter's palace after morning court the next day. Imperial Consort Shi ordered the maids to leave after snacks and tea was served. She ordered her lady's maid to keep watch by the door and ensure that no one eavesdropped on their discussion before recounting the full details of her discussion with the Emperor last night.
They were both seated on the top seat in the centre room of the main hall, with only a low table between them. She preferred this position since they were much closer which accommodated the need to whisper and would keep anyone from overheating them.
”Even the heavens seem to be on our side father, the Emperor received a missive from Ningzhuo last night. It was sent by that snake minister Sheng he has been in touch with a Deputy Sun at Ningzhuo. Father do we have any reliable men in Ningzhuo?”
Prime Minister Shi sat up straighter as heard his daughter mention Ningzhuo, like the Emperor he was invested in finding out anything concerning that upstart Lu Yaozhu. He nodded, ”Yes I do I have been in touch with the Deputy in question”.
”Good, Father we will be getting our big break soon. The deputy in Ningzhuo has cooked up quite a dish for Lu Yaozhu and the Lu Family. We will soon have them completely out of our way father, that old fool is about to have the entire Lu family arrested and executed on charges of treason!” she laughed softly.
”Oh, how did that happen. I have been trying to get rid of those noisy bunch”.
”There is evidence that the Lu family has been growing an army to rebel and are in league with the Bongju bandits at the north”
Prime Minister Shi chuckled and whispered ”evidence? Who do we have to thank for this good news?”
”Who else.... The deputy of course. The Emperor is very confident in his plan. I think we should make use of it father”.