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Chapter 311 Yan Wei
Lu Zhang was naturally delighted to learn that Lu Qing was willing to go with him.

What he said to Lu Qing was indeed true. He was convinced that the Jie and Shuo kingdoms really had some ulterior motives. With his grandfather's encouragement, he volunteered to his father to come out and inspect the country. His purpose was to "put righteousness before family" and not miss any opportunity to give others a handle to make things difficult for him later.

As a result, he accidentally discovered that the King of Shuo was being hunted down by rebels, and also discovered that the iron mines in Shuo Kingdom were being illegally mined and used to manufacture weapons.

In this way, the previous claims that the vassal kings of the Jie and Shuo kingdoms colluded in secret to plot against people seem to have some grounds for doubt.

If the Jie Kingdom had no intention of rebelling, Lu Zhang would not want to do anything that would truly cause animosity towards the Jie King.

Although his father had decreed that he should marry a boorish barbarian woman, thus dashing his original wish to marry a gentle, virtuous, and talented woman with whom he could compose poetry and paint together, Lu Zhang was somewhat unhappy. However, he had not been without consideration that no matter how glorious his maternal grandfather was, he was, after all, getting old.

None of Zhao's maternal uncles or aunts are capable of upholding the family's current status.

If my maternal grandfather were to pass away one day, I would not be able to maintain my current power solely by relying on my uncles and the others.

No matter how undesirable his father-in-law, the King of Jie, was, after all, the most powerful among the several vassal states, and much younger than his maternal grandfather. He really didn't want to offend his in-laws so badly for no reason.

Therefore, what he now hopes for is to prove that these things have nothing to do with King Jie, and that, like the situation in Shuo Kingdom, they were all the work of that group of people with ulterior motives who are suspected to be from Lan Kingdom.

Lu Qing clearly already had some understanding of these matters, so bringing him along would certainly be beneficial to his goals.

There's another reason why Lu Zhang didn't dare to say it aloud.

In the past, although he had been ordered to do some errands for his father, whenever the situation was slightly complicated, his maternal grandfather would assist him and tell him how to do it.

To avoid suspicion, my maternal grandfather could not accompany me on this border inspection trip. And once we arrived, the situation was even more unpredictable than I had imagined.

Suddenly without the help of others, Lu Zhang felt a sense of insecurity and timidity.

It was incredibly shameful to say such a thing. How could the dignified Prince Yi, the most respected and honored Prince Yi in the entire world, so easily show weakness? If he made any mistakes, how could he face his maternal grandfather in the future?!
My maternal grandfather had often underestimated Lu Qing behind his back, saying that Lu Qing was not simple-minded. Since my position is now roughly the same as Lu Qing's, it shouldn't be wrong for me to borrow his strength, right?

With Lu Qing's approval, Lu Zhang finally felt much more at ease.

He felt relieved, but Zhu Yu was worried.

"Zhu Yu, please let me come with you! My injuries have healed completely, and I'm quite agile now!" Yan Shu pleaded with her urgently. "I've been wondering about the Jie bandits causing trouble, and I didn't believe it."

I need to see this for myself! None of you speak the Jie language, right? So if they just ramble on and on in front of you, you won't be able to tell the difference either. But I can not only understand it, I can also speak it. Nobody can fool me!

Whether it's true that some Jie people are doing bad things outside, or someone is using our name to tarnish our reputation, I need to find out the truth and then send a letter to my father, telling him he must deal with these scoundrels!

Zhu Yu was somewhat embarrassed, as this was not a matter she could make up her mind to. If Yan Shu were just an ordinary friend, then it would be easy to arrange, and she could simply inform Lu Qing and bring her along.

Even if she were simply a princess of the Jie King, things would be much easier. But she was also Lu Zhang's new bride, and both of them were still kept in the dark. Lu Qing hadn't made this clear, and no one knew what he was planning. This made Zhu Yu really unsure of what to do.

"Zhu Yu, good Zhu Yu, please say yes!" Yan Shu grabbed Zhu Yu's hand and shook it while pleading, "I can dress up as a man like you! I'm taller than you, so I'll definitely look like you!"

I'm also very good at horseback riding, and I can shoot arrows and use a whip. Don't worry, I can take care of myself!

I can not only take care of myself, but if anyone dares to harm you, just wait and see if I don't whip them to death!

Zhu Yu was both amused and exasperated by her pleading, unsure how to respond. She glanced up and saw that Yan Shu's gaze had turned to her back, so she turned to look as well. She saw that Lu Qing had arrived at some point and seemed to have overheard their conversation.

“If Madam is willing for Princess Yanshu to go with us, then we shall agree.” Lu Qing nodded to Zhu Yu, and then said to Yanshu, “But Princess, you must understand that you must not reveal your identity on this trip, otherwise no matter what the so-called Jie bandits are really like, your father will not be able to explain it.”

"I understand! Don't worry!" Yan Shu patted her chest: "I'll just call myself Yan Wei! I guarantee I won't give myself away!"

Zhu Yu couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Although Lu Qing and Yan Shu were strangers to each other, their mannerisms were remarkably similar.

One of them went from being Prince Yi to "General Yi".

One person changed Yan Shu to "Yan Wei".

Yan Shu didn't know what Zhu Yu was laughing at, and thought she didn't believe her: "When I dress up as a man, I'm incredibly convincing, really!"

When I was little, I secretly swapped clothes with my older brother and went hunting with them. When we got back, I was practically right under my father's nose before he realized who I was. He hadn't realized I was someone else's son all along!

"I believe you, I believe you!" Zhu Yu nodded quickly and solemnly. "I'm genuinely happy just thinking about you being with me!"

Yan Shu laughed upon hearing this: "Now that you Shuo Kingdom have been cleared of the blame, I also need to do something useful for my father!"

Zhu Yu nodded.

Although Lu Zhang, who was tricked by Lu Qing, helped to become a witness, Zhu Cheng's charge of plotting a rebellion could basically be cleared. However, regardless of whether the Pang family was the one who did those things, it was ultimately due to Zhu Cheng's carelessness and negligence.

Therefore, he can never truly escape responsibility in this regard.

But if you can't get rid of them, you can't get rid of them. You made the blisters on your own feet, so Zhu Cheng is just reaping what he sowed.

As long as it doesn't burden others, Zhu Yu doesn't find anything unacceptable.