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Chapter 400 A way to survive
Lu Yan was initially furious, but when he was suddenly informed that Zhu Yu was actually the Princess Consort of Xiaoyao, he managed to suppress half of his anger, which was about to erupt.

Now, after hearing Lu Qing's words, he felt that they made a lot of sense, and his anger subsided a bit.

But after thinking it over, he still felt a little uneasy: "But what about those spies? There really aren't any partridges here. I heard it for sure. Those idiots were just imitating partridge calls!"

Just like that, Lu Zhang took those people away for nothing. Do you really believe that they will really punish those bastards when they get back?

They'll probably be brought back and then act like nothing happened the next day. They're too busy covering for them to possibly investigate thoroughly!

“Whether Lu Zhang takes them away or you detain them, those people probably won’t live long.” Lu Qing shook his head, disagreeing with Lu Yan’s statement. “In that case, rather than forcibly keeping them here, not only will we make enemies with Prince Yi, but we will also offend Duke Yan. In the end, it will be of no use and we might even be accused of incompetence. It’s better to give them the option that suits their personalities. This will save us a lot of trouble.”

Lu Yan's mind has always been straightforward, so he couldn't understand Lu Qing's roundabout way of thinking. Seeing that Zhu Yu next to him had a clear understanding look on his face, while he still seemed to be talking to someone in riddles, it really made him a little anxious.

"What do you mean? You mean Lu Zhang killed those people to silence them?! This...this is too vicious!" Lu Yan looked at Lu Qing in surprise, asking uncertainly, "Although I don't like Lu Zhang, I don't really believe he's the kind of person who would act so ruthlessly and disregard his own men..."

“Yes, if he were such a ruthless and cunning person, he wouldn’t have been so frightened just now.” Lu Qing smiled helplessly.

"Then... what does elder brother mean...?" Lu Yan was completely confused this time.

"Do you really think that Lu Zhang instructed his subordinates to release the person?" Lu Qing asked.

"This... could it be... not?" Lu Yan hesitated when asked this question.

Since Lu Qing was able to ask this question, it naturally means that he does not believe that the person who instructed all of this was really Lu Zhang.

As Lu Yan asked, he recalled that when he rushed in and pulled Lu Zhang off the bed, Lu Zhang was obviously very nervous and was just trying to remain calm.

However, when he said that Lu Zhang had instructed his men to deliberately let the fake fortress lord go, Lu Zhang's reaction became somewhat complicated.

He seemed both surprised and secretly relieved that the fake castle lord had run away.

“No, this guy’s reaction does seem a bit off.” Lu Yan realized something was wrong. He was so angry that he hadn’t paid attention to these things. Now that he had calmed down, he finally realized some unusual signs. “If it were any other time, he would either be furious and threaten to report me to the Emperor, or he would be guilty and try to change the subject, desperately trying to find reasons to refute me.”

But just now, his reaction did seem to suggest that he was surprised that the fake lord had escaped, and he was actually quite happy that the fake lord had run away. However, he seemed quite aggrieved that I attributed this to his instigation...

"Oh—" He looked at Lu Qing with sudden realization, then at Zhu Yu: "So, Lu Zhang may seem to be leading his men around, putting on a show of power, but in reality, it's just a facade. The people who truly obey him are his arrogant maternal relative, the Duke of Yan, and they don't really respect him, the Prince of Yi!"

As he spoke, he looked at Lu Qing and then at Zhu Yu as if seeking confirmation.

Zhu Yu nodded to him, indicating his agreement with his conclusion.

“That makes sense! No wonder he refused to give his brother his waist token so that his brother could coordinate his forces. No wonder his men were all left outside, with only a few guarding him inside the fort.”

I originally thought this guy was just paranoid, afraid that his brother would take the opportunity to seize power and threaten his position. But it turns out he suffered in silence in this matter!

It's not that he doesn't trust his brother and is unwilling to lend you his waist token, but that once he lends it to you, the shameful fact that he can't command his troops at all will be exposed!
From this perspective, apart from the group of personal guards around him who obeyed his commands, the rest of the people who came out to do what they did were completely under the control of the Duke of Yan.

Doesn't this mean that everything we encounter here will be reported to Zhao Bi in detail?!

Lu Yan frowned in disgust and slammed his fist on the table: "This old guy's reach is a bit too far!"

Although he had supported his father's ascension to the throne and made numerous military achievements, and had a daughter who had been a concubine in the palace, he still had some prestige and dignity. But no matter how respectable and prestigious he was, he was still just a subject!

An old minister, relying on his status as a member of the imperial family, is now practically riding on Prince Lu Zhang's head and acting arrogantly! What kind of behavior is this!
If things continue like this, will the world still be able to contain Zhao Bi in the future?!

When Lu Yan spoke these words indignantly, he hadn't thought too much about it. However, after he finished speaking, he noticed that Lu Qing and Zhu Yu were looking at him with serious expressions. He was slightly taken aback, and his expression gradually became serious as well.

"If we really want him to forget his own name and feel that the world can no longer contain him, then you and I are afraid we will have no way to survive." Lu Qing took a slow breath and said quietly.

Lu Yan's face darkened further, and he snorted, "Of course. By then, Lu Zhang himself will only be a puppet. It's unknown whether he can even protect himself, let alone have the ability to protect us brothers."

Although he was impulsive, he wasn't stupid. After hearing what had been said and considering the groundwork Lu Qing had laid, he finally understood. He sighed heavily, took the waist token Lu Qing had given him from his waist, and pushed it across the table.

"If you manage to find a way out, brother, don't forget to take me with you. I'm willing to go with you!" he said resolutely. "We can't let that scoundrel ride roughshod over us and harm us!"

Lu Qing smiled and suddenly said, "Speaking of which, it's been quite a while since you and your elder brother last saw each other, hasn't it?"
I had a drink with Lu Chao before, and he mentioned that since you went to your fiefdom, it has become increasingly difficult to see you.

"We brothers should find an opportunity to get together and catch up."