Thrown out of the house, the wet nurse enters the noble household and becomes a person of high statu

"Gentlemen, the reason I have gathered you all here today is to discuss important matters."

Xiao Yiheng spoke first, his tone calm, but his eyes sharp.

"Xiao Chenlin ascended the throne through underhanded means, but his foundation is already unstable. Many court officials are dissatisfied, but they dare not speak out against him because of his methods."

"Ordinary people suffer terribly from heavy and exorbitant taxes, and countless people have been displaced... These are all opportunities for us."

Since Xiao Chenlin ascended the throne half a year ago, he has been plagued by internal and external troubles. Disaster relief, war, and the construction of the imperial mausoleum are all bottomless pits that burn through money.

The confiscation of the Pei family's property was intended as both a warning to others and a way to fill the national treasury deficit.

War requires money, disaster relief requires money, but where does the money come from?

"Our plan can be divided into two steps. The first step is to create momentum among the people, send people to spread rumors, and imply that Xiao Chenlin's throne is illegitimate."

Sometimes, the will of the people is more powerful than any single act of force.

When the late emperor was alive, the people lived in peace and prosperity. Although there were often disturbances on the borders, it was not a time of great peace and prosperity, but at least they could have enough to eat.

With taxes increasing and refugees everywhere, the people harbor resentment but dare not speak out. However, if given a pretext, even a small spark can ignite a fire.

"And the second step?" the princess asked, her phoenix eyes narrowing slightly. "Could it be...?"

Xiao Yiheng shook his head, "It's not time yet. The dragon tassel and the late emperor's secret edict are our trump card. If we expose them too easily, it will alert Xiao Chenlin and allow him to make arrangements in advance. At that time, we will inevitably be put on the defensive."

He wasn't using his trump card, which meant he was going to use other cards. Pei Zeyu said, "You mean you want to start with the Northern Di?"

Xiao Yiheng nodded and smiled, "Young Master Pei is wise and insightful."

"If we can find irrefutable evidence of Xiao Chenlin's collusion with the Northern Di and make it public, we can win over the court officials, completely overthrow him, and revitalize the Great Wei."

Pei Dingxuan shook his head and said, "Such an important item, Xiao Chenlin is cunning and resourceful; why would he easily leave traces for us to find?"

Silence fell over the room after he said that.

Indeed, obtaining evidence of Xiao Chenlin's treason is harder than climbing to heaven.

Liu Wenying frowned, but then noticed a smile playing on Pei Yaojun's lips. "Third Master, do you have any ideas?"

Leaning against a pillar, Pei Yaojun crossed his arms and said nonchalantly, "Since we can't find any past evidence, why not just make a ready-made one?"

"You want to forge it? No way. Without solid evidence, it will only make it easier for Xiao Chenlin to escape and turn the tables on you."

"Who said it's a forgery?"

Pei Yaojun straightened up and said proudly, "I have been dealing with the Northern Di people at Tiema Pass for many days, and I have fought countless battles, big and small. Now, if you want to say who knows the Northern Di people best, no one is more familiar with them than me."

Although Yelü Yuanjia captured him, released him, and even revealed information about Xiao Chenlin's collusion, he only revealed that information.

Pei Yaojun has no conclusive evidence, and Xiao Chenlin's connection with the Northern Di must also be deeply hidden.

But he might be able to fabricate new evidence based on the existing information.

This is irrefutable and irrefutable evidence that Xiao Chenlin colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country.

Lu Ye suddenly felt a gaze fall on his face, and he looked in that direction.

"You have the blood of the Northern Di people, and although it is mixed with our Great Wei, it cannot escape my eyes."

Xiao Yiheng continued, "You want him to become a spy for the Northern Di in the Great Wei, secretly contacting Xiao Chenlin and gathering evidence?"

Pei Yaojun nodded.

Lu Ye was tall and had unusual eyes, making him the perfect person to impersonate Yelü Yuanjia's spy.

But in the end, Lu Ye's cooperation is still needed.

Lu Ye always considered himself a hunter. He grew up in the mountains, his parents died early, and his grandmother raised him.

He never thought he would have any connection with the Northern Di, especially since the Northern Di had killed countless people of Wei.

Hearing Pei Yaojun speak so suddenly, he was thrown into a state of utter confusion.

He's actually a Northern Di person? Why did Grandma never tell him that?

Lu Ye remained silent, lost in thought.

Everyone present was pondering the feasibility of his plan, or whether there were other ways to obtain irrefutable evidence.

After much thought, Pei Yaojun's suggestion was indeed the most effective and could solve the predicament in one fell swoop.

But the dangers involved are self-evident: he disguises himself as a spy for the Northern Barbarians and negotiates face-to-face with Xiao Chenlin.

Once exposed, not only will Lu Ye's life be in danger, but all their schemes will also come to naught.

"Isn't there any other way?"

Liu Wenying's heart tightened. Lu Ye was a good person, and she shouldn't drag him into this mess. She also didn't want to see anyone get hurt.

Pei Yaojun suppressed his arrogance and looked at her, his eyes darkening slightly.

He gave a bitter smirk, "I was just saying."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Ye suddenly stood up. "I'm willing to go."

Wenying was surrounded by many people, some better looking than him, some more capable, and some more eloquent.

Even Xue Bi could help her, which made Luo Luo and Ji Chuan quite fond of her.

With so many guards employed in the estate, he doesn't need to do everything himself.

He always felt useless, even though he really wanted to help her.

Now that he's finally useful, he has no choice but to go.

"Lu Ye, are you really sure? That's too dangerous..."

Liu Wenying wanted to explain the danger to him in detail, but Lu Ye interrupted her.

He rarely interrupted her; he usually listened silently. This was the first time he had ever done so.

"I've thought it through. I want to help you, but also... for the sake of the bigger picture."

Liu Wenying felt a slight tingling in her nose, and her eyes welled up with tears.

The eldest princess nodded and praised, "Lu Ye, your loyalty and bravery are commendable. If you succeed, I will certainly not treat you unfairly."

Xiao Yiheng also said, "We will make every effort to provide comprehensive support and protect you as much as possible."

The plan has been finalized for now.

After Lu Ye agreed to impersonate a spy for the Northern Di, Pei Yaojun explained the customs and behaviors of the Northern Di people to him.

From how to treat others to the tone and intonation of speaking the Great Wei dialect, he told me everything, big and small.

The Northern Di people are fierce and straightforward in their speech, yet their words are often laced with wit and sharpness.

We must not reveal the introverted nature of the Wei people, nor can we afford to be careless and expose any flaws. Only by making the deception indistinguishable from the real thing can we ensure that the plan is foolproof.

Lu Ye was taciturn yet intelligent, and he was also willing to delve into things.

Within a few days, he had perfectly imitated the mannerisms and tone of the Northern Di people, and with his original fierce and wild nature, he was indistinguishable from the Northern Di people after the disguise.

Xiao Yiheng also took advantage of the Princess's remaining influence to find a secret opportunity to leave Xiao Chenlin a secret letter about the agreement with the Northern Di.

Although Xiao Chenlin was suspicious, he dared not be negligent due to the power of the Northern Di, and could only keep the appointment on time.

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