Golden Branch

Chapter 412 I’ll accompany you

"..."

The prince silently flipped through the information presented by Lou Yu.

Lou Yu has always been careful in his actions.

The information he submitted was detailed and true, especially the specific figures, which was quite shocking to the prince.

Although according to the information Lou Yu had, Ashlin was only seducing and did not gain any benefits from those officials.

But, she has only been in Beijing for a month.

The fact that he was able to confuse dozens of officials in such a short period of time is a testament to his skill.

She has the ability to seduce men, so she wouldn't do this for no reason.

Next, she will definitely take action.

Of course, the simplest and most direct way is to kill Ashlin directly.

But what Lou Yu said made a lot of sense: there might be more than one Ashlin in Nanbang.

If the problem cannot be solved from the root cause, even if one is killed, two or three more will pop up.

The prince's fingernails left marks on some key information.

The prince did not pay attention to Nanbang before, not because the hidden dangers in Nanbang were not troublesome enough, but because Nanbang was too far away from the capital.

Two or three thousand miles away, separated by layers of mountains and rivers, to put it bluntly, even if the sky collapses and the earth breaks over there, it will not affect the capital.

However, Lou Yu used solid and detailed evidence to tell the prince:

Do not!
Your Highness!

The trouble has spread to the capital!

Ashlin's jumping around is not just to simply conquer men and prove that she is charming enough.

"The Honglu Temple! The Ministry of War! The Ministry of Works! The Ministry of Revenue!"

The prince keenly grasped the yamen where those officials were located.

All six ministries are important, but the Ministry of War and others are the most important.

The prince is no fool. As a politician who is familiar with government affairs and understands people's hearts, even if he has no evidence, he has a strong sensitivity -

The Princess of Nanbang has great ambitions!
She has already begun to infiltrate the six ministries. Next, does she want to seduce the royal family and the imperial clan?
The Crown Prince had already experienced a conspiracy to poison the Crown Princess, and he already knew that what he believed to be impregnable was not as solid as he imagined.

The palace is not really an iron bucket.

The Crown Princess will be poisoned, the Saint will be assassinated in Longshouyuan... As the Crown Prince, he is also very likely to be plotted against by Ashlin!

The prince has been the heir to the family since birth, and he has long been accustomed to being in control of everything.

Now, he is the crown prince of a country and cannot tolerate himself becoming a puppet of a barbarian woman!
"Han Zhang, you're right! This poison is so strange and hard to guard against. It must be dealt with once and for all!"

Whether it's poison or aphrodisiac, they are all things that harm people.

The prince will never allow it to spread and wreak havoc!
"I'm going to make it hard for you! Nanzhou is remote, and Nanbang is eyeing us covetously!"

One Ashlin can stir up trouble in the capital, but who knows how many Ashlins there are in Nanbang.

What's more, Nanbang has a "poison" that is even more bizarre than Ashlin.

Lou Yu's move was tantamount to "entering the tiger's den", and the prince was naturally worried and distressed.

"Your Highness, don't worry. I have my own plan!"

Having said that, Lou Yu took out a small black lacquer and mother-of-pearl box.

"This thing is explosives. It's extremely powerful. When it explodes, it's like a thunderbolt. Wherever it goes, the ground shakes and shatters!"

Lou Yu has personally verified the power of the small porcelain bottle and secretly organized craftsmen to continue research and development.

After Lou Yu's practical operation and improvement, the stability, safety and power of the small porcelain bottle have been further improved.

Only after Lou Yu was certain of his ability did he present the item to the prince.

He gave a detailed introduction to the small porcelain bottle and described its great power in Yongzhou and the entire Lingnan mountains and forests.

"So what if it's a poisonous insect? Such a sinister and venomous creature that hides from the light of day can't withstand the destruction of the 'Heavenly Thunder'."

Lou Yu said confidently.

Furthermore, the greatest effect of the small porcelain bottle is not tangible destruction, but the invisible deterrent to people's hearts.

A small one, but it can cause mountains to collapse and the earth to crack.

Any wise man who has read the books of sages cannot help but be amazed, let alone those uncivilized savages?

If you can shock people's hearts, things will become easier to do.

This has been confirmed in Yongzhou.

Ani is so cooperative, does she really think she is grateful to Lou Yu for making decisions for her and her tribe?

The gratitude in one's conscience can never compare to the fear deep in one's soul.

In addition to the small porcelain bottle, Lou Yu also made other preparations:
"The Lishan Academy Medical School has been developing drugs, and the nun Li Mingtang has also made some progress in Yongzhou. If we go to Nanzhou, we will definitely not be easily infected!"

With certain medical support, Lou Yu felt quite confident.

He also had the Yi people from Yongzhou as helpers.

Lou Yu never fights an unprepared battle. The fact that he dares to go deep into the tiger's den shows that he has the plan and ability to destroy the tiger's den.

"...Is this thing so magical?"

After listening to Lou Yu's introduction, a glint flashed in the Crown Prince's usually calm and composed eyes: "What if it were used on the battlefield? Would it also be effective?"

The sage's eastern expedition is imminent, and the prince is trying every possible way to raise various supplies for the army.

Goguryeo was a tough nut to crack. During the previous dynasty, the imperial army had been defeated twice.

If they had such a powerful artifact, Dayu's army would be able to be unstoppable and invincible.

"It should be possible. However, this thing is too lethal! I am afraid it will go against the will of heaven!"

Lou Yu had personally experienced the battlefield and had witnessed the tragic scenes that could be described as hell.

The same is true for cold weapons. If there are powerful hot weapons, Lou Yu always worries that he will release evil spirits.

As a military general, Lou Yu naturally does not have a soft spot for women.

However, such powerful weapons as explosives are often a double-edged sword. Lou Yu could not guarantee that he could keep such a powerful weapon in his hands forever.

If it were to be controlled by the enemy... the consequences might not be something Lou Yu was willing to accept.

"..."

The prince looked at the small porcelain bottle, then at Lou Yu, and nodded slowly: "Okay, I understand!"

He will personally test the power of this thing and make the corresponding decision accordingly.

"Since Hanzhang is fully prepared, let's go to Nanzhou."

The prince was both satisfied and proud of Lou Yu.

The young man he personally raised grew up to be a talented person who could support the family and share the emperor's worries.

Speaking of which, the affairs of Nanzhou were Lou Yu’s first assignment after he came of age.

He was not afraid of danger and volunteered, so the prince would not treat him unfairly.

"You don't need to worry about the capital, I will help take care of it for you!"

The prince will take care of the Anguo Mansion, Princess Langya, and Mount Li Academy.

The backyard is stable, ensuring that Han Zhang has no worries.

……

"Brother, are you going to Nanzhou?"

Wang Heng asked in a positive tone.

She was familiar with all of Lou Yu's whereabouts in Yongzhou and Lingnan, and also knew Ashlin's background.

She knows Lou Yu better.

Seeing him return from the East Palace, with a calm aura yet a hint of guilt, Wang Heng knew that Lou Yu had made a decision.

Although the matter in Yongzhou was settled, he did not choose to return to Beijing, but instead rushed to the more remote and dangerous southern Xinjiang.

"Yes! His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has agreed, and the Ministry of Personnel will be issuing the appointment document soon!"

"When the time comes, I will go to Nanzhou as the Governor of Nanzhou."

"Aheng, don't worry, I've made all the necessary preparations. I'll also take Ashilin away!"

"I have also made arrangements for all matters in the capital..."

Lou Yu said slowly.

He never thought of taking Wang Heng with him.

His Ah Heng was so noble and delicate, how could she endure the hardship of a long journey and sleeping in the open air?
Moreover, the harsh environment in southern Xinjiang was not something that a delicate lady like Ah Heng could endure.

"What? Brother, you want to go with Ashlin?"

Wang Heng's eyes suddenly widened, with a look of obvious wariness and dissatisfaction: "A single man and a single woman, eating and living together! Brother, you've changed your mind!"

Facing Wang Heng who suddenly became dramatic, Lou Yu's forehead twitched, "A Heng!"

The show is over, it's fake at first glance.

"You're mean to me! Brother, you're mean to me for another woman!"

Wang Heng continued to play the role of a jealous little wife.

She pouted her lips, acting pretentiously and emotionally: "I knew it, brother has fallen in love with that enchantress!"

"You left me alone in the capital, and wanted to live with her all the time—"

Lou Yu's forehead was bulging with a cross. "Aheng, can you hear what you are saying? Aren't you disgusted?"

Lou Yu really wants Wang Heng to see her own heart clearly and face the reality that "she loves him".

But if you want to express your love, there is no need to act like this.

Despite her sweet and soft appearance, she acts like a jealous little troublemaker. The key point is that Lou Yu is too familiar with Wang Heng and knows that this is just her performance. Lou Yu is speechless and helpless.

There is absolutely no excitement or joy of not being valued or monopolized.

“…” Ugh, I feel disgusted!

Wang Heng blinked, pretending not to understand. "Brother, I love you and respect you, and I don't want you to have any contact with other women. How can that be 'disgusting'?"

"Isn't this what brother wants?"

Her brother is very possessive, and she doesn't want to share him with others.

Brother, there is no need to go through so much trouble just to force her to face reality.

Humph, if you want me to show my love for you, let me eat a jar of nameless jealousy first!

Lou Yu: ...Okay! It's still his fault!

He was strong and overly eager.

Ah Heng was indeed forced by him to stop pretending, but it seemed a bit of an overreaction.

The little girl's rebellious nature has come out again.

Not only was she "retaliating" against his strong love, but she also deliberately made such a gesture to disgust him!
"No! Ah Heng, this is not what I want!"

The expression of love is not just jealousy.

Jealousy itself is a form of distrust.

The most undesirable thing between him and Ah Heng is "distrust".

"Aheng, I was wrong! I shouldn't have forced you..."

What if you refuse to admit it and leave room for yourself?

Ah Heng is sensitive and awkward because of her childhood experiences. As her brother and her lover, he should be more tolerant and patient.

How can you force her?

Although he was already screaming like crazy in his heart, he should restrain himself. He couldn't push Ah Heng further and further away!

Seeing Lou Yu sincerely admit his mistake, Wang Heng finally put away her pretentious look.

She reached out, held Lou Yu's big hand, and whispered, "Brother, if you want to go to Nanzhou, I will go with you!"

Her love for him is a long-lasting love that will accompany him for a lifetime...