You, a spoiled young master, actually became a god by investing in the Empress and getting a bargain

The next day.

Marquis Wu's Residence.

At this moment, Xiao Yunting was squatting in the courtyard, constantly turning a large, fat sheep over a fire.

The pork skin was roasted until it was golden brown and crispy.

Xiao Yunting also took out a seasoning bottle and sprinkled it evenly on the fat sheep. Instantly, a rich aroma filled the entire Wuhou Mansion on the breeze.

"Perfect~"

For a moment, Xiao Yunting couldn't help but feel his appetite whetted!

He tore off a leg of lamb and was about to stuff it into his mouth.

But unexpectedly.

A large hand suddenly appeared.

He snatched the lamb leg directly from Xiao Yunting's hand!

Seeing this, Xiao Yunting frowned and rebuked him angrily.

"Old Deng!"

"They even stole your son's roast lamb leg!"

"Have you no shame?"

Xiao Wanjun, standing to the side, seemed completely unconcerned.

He was tearing into the roasted lamb leg he had just snatched.

He spoke in a muffled voice.

"Mmm~ It smells so good~"

"It's only natural for a son to be filial to his father!"

"What's wrong with eating your lamb leg!"

Looking at his increasingly irresponsible old man.

Xiao Yunting was also helpless.

"Speak!"

"Has the Emperor decided what to do with the Ningguo Marquis's residence?"

"Or perhaps it concerns my marriage to Princess Yunshu?"

Upon hearing this...

Xiao Wanjun's eyes lit up as well.

"Son! You've finally figured it out!"

"Not only your cultivation level, but you can even guess something like this?"

Looking at Xiao Wanjun's coaxing-like manner towards a child.

Xiao Yunting couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Isn't that obvious?"

"You came to see me, surely for these two things."

"It can't really be just because they wanted to steal my leg of lamb, right?"

Hearing Xiao Yunting say this.

Xiao Wanjun also laughed heartily.

"son!"

"Your visit to the brothel this time really did us a great service!"

Xiao Yunting's vision went black again...

"What does 'visiting a brothel' mean?"

"I'm just listening to the music."

"Dad, can't you be serious for once?"

Seeing this, Xiao Wanjun also stopped joking.

He continued.

"Okay, okay~"

"The news has already spread that Lu Yanzhen mobilized troops deep into the heart of the capital and almost accidentally killed Princess Yunshu."

"His Majesty not only gave Lu Yanzhen thirty lashes."

"Furthermore, it directly stripped the Ningguo Marquis's mansion of its command over the patrol battalion."

"The patrol battalion will now be under the command of our Marquis Wu's Mansion."

Upon hearing this result...

Xiao Yunting couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Xiao Yunting was not surprised by this result.

After all, if Lu Yanzhen were really killed...

Who knows what desperate measures Lu Boqian might take?

Now, this will be used to weaken the power of the Ningguo Marquis's mansion.

This is already the best possible outcome.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yunting asked again.

"What about Princess Yunshu?"

"Are you planning to call off the engagement?"

Xiao Yunting clearly remembered that Li Shuyao hadn't given him a kind look yesterday.

It's obvious they look down on me.

Moreover, her personal maid also said so herself.

They went to Jiangyun Pavilion to find Xiao Yunting specifically to annul the engagement.

But that's perfect.

Lin Qingxuan and Hu Linlin alone had already given Xiao Yunting a major headache.

If another Princess Yunshu were to appear.

Xiao Yunting dared not imagine what the scene would look like then.

It's better that the engagement was called off.

That's good, one less problem!

Just as Xiao Yunting was pondering.

Xiao Wanjun, however, said with a puzzled expression.

"What are you talking about?"

"Why would the princess break off the engagement with you?"

"Didn't His Majesty say that you two have a good relationship?"

"I reckon the imperial decree officially bestowing the marriage will be issued in the next few days!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunting was immediately taken aback.

"What?"

"You're not calling off the engagement?"

Xiao Wanjun, who was standing to the side, took another big bite of lamb leg.

Only then did he speak.

"Why do you think His Majesty would hand over control of the patrol battalion to our Marquis Wu's mansion?"

"Isn't it all because you're His Majesty's prospective son-in-law!"

"His Majesty also said that you would be sent to the patrol camp for some training."

"The Langhuan Jade Vein is about to open, and all sorts of people from all walks of life are gathering in the capital."

"As long as you can achieve something."

"A promotion is definitely in the bag!"

Hearing Xiao Wanjun say this...

Xiao Yunting also looked enlightened.

That's it!

No wonder the marriage wasn't called off.

The emperor wants to completely tie the Marquis Wu's mansion to himself!

Whether it was the marriage agreement or the patrol camp, these were all means by which the emperor used to win over the Marquis Wu's family!

It seems this princess is also a person with a tragic fate.

It became a tool for his father to win over his ministers.

No wonder I looked so annoyed when I saw myself yesterday.

Just as Xiao Yunting was thinking this...

Xiao Wanjun also took out a token from his pocket and threw it at Xiao Yunting.

Xiao Yunting subconsciously reached out to take it.

As soon as the token was in hand, it felt oily and sticky.

"I'm telling you, you old man!"

"Could you please wipe the oil off your hands before giving something to someone?"

Xiao Wanjun, however, was completely oblivious as he gnawed on his lamb leg.

"Hey kid, stop bastarding at me!"

"It's just a little oil stain, why are you acting so girly!"

"Report to the patrol battalion this afternoon!"

"Absolutely not! Don't disgrace the Marquis of Wu's mansion!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunting understood the deeper meaning behind Xiao Wanjun's words.

He immediately took out a handkerchief from his pocket with a look of disgust and wiped the token clean.

"knew!"

The token clearly bore the four large characters "Patrol Commander"!

It seems that gaining the trust of those veterans in the patrol battalion will require some effort!

Fine!

Anyway, there are still two and a half days before the Langhuan Jade Vein opens.

I could go to this patrol camp to kill some time first!

......

However, the patrol battalion was far from peaceful at this moment.

At this moment, several captains were gathered in a tent.

The group sat in a circle, none of them looking too happy.

The bearded captain at the head of the group slammed his hand on the table and cursed loudly.

"Damn it! Appointing a good-for-nothing playboy as the commander of the patrol battalion! Has His Majesty gone mad?!"

The adjutant, who had a goatee, twirled his beard and quickly spoke up in a low voice to remind him.

"Watch your mouth! If this gets out, you'll lose your head!"

The captain, with a full beard, was clearly still somewhat resentful.

However, he did restrain himself somewhat.

"Which of you here didn't start as a nobody and climb your way up?"

"And now you've appointed a good-for-nothing playboy who just loafs around all day as our boss?"

"I'd rather die than submit!"

Several voices immediately echoed in agreement.

In the military, the principle of "might makes right" has always been upheld!

Whoever has the bigger fist has the right to rise to power!

As for people like Xiao Yunting, who already had a bad reputation and got their positions through connections, they were different.

They are the least popular.

The goatee lieutenant paused for a moment, then slowly spoke, stroking his beard.

"What can we do if we disagree? This is His Majesty's decree. The Marquis Wu's mansion is currently enjoying great influence. I've even heard that His Majesty has betrothed a princess to the Marquis Wu's mansion. Can we possibly disobey the imperial decree?"

The bearded captain slammed his fist on the table, making the teacups jump.

"Damn it!"

"Isn't this just using our patrol battalion to gild the lily's reputation?"

"No way! When that kid comes this afternoon, I don't care if he's the heir apparent or the prince consort."

"We must teach him a lesson!"

"Let him know who really calls the shots in this patrol battalion!"

These words struck a chord with many people, and the camp erupted in chaos as many plotted how to deal with this newly arrived superior!

Only a young captain sitting in the corner remained silent.

This man was the same captain who led the troops to surround Jiangyunxuan yesterday.

He originally wanted to remind everyone.

Xiao Yunting is terrifying.

But then I thought... even if I told them, they probably wouldn't believe me.

Moreover, Prince Xiao has been hiding for so many years.

If you carelessly reveal your secrets, there's no guarantee they won't come after you.

It would be better to wait until the afternoon, when these fools are making things difficult for Prince Xiao, and then be the first to stand up and pledge my loyalty!

Perhaps this will even earn me the favor of Prince Xiao!

Moreover, judging from Princess Yunshu's attitude towards Prince Xiao yesterday, it's clear she's head over heels in love with him!

If only I could really get on the good side of this guy.

Wouldn't that secure his career?

Colleagues!

Your rate of advancement... depends entirely on how recklessly you act!