Chapter 654: He Jin's Conspiracy
Chapter 654: He Jin's Conspiracy
September 25, 2017
In the study of He Manor, the sound of crashing and banging echoed repeatedly, shaking half of the manor.
It was late at night, and this reckless destruction in the study had gone unnoticed. Of course, only He Jin could have done this.
Helpless, the events that transpired in Luoyang City had nearly driven He Jin mad. He had originally planned to teach Lu HaiKong a lesson upon his arrival in Luoyang, making him look like a fool. But unexpectedly, a different situation arose.
First, tens of thousands of commoners appeared, preventing him from taking any significant actions. Even if he couldn't make big moves, he could still cause some trouble.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Ling of Han appeared, and as if that wasn't enough, Lu HaiKong had pulled off such a stunt.
Tens of thousands of people simultaneously shouted "Long live the Emperor," creating a scene so shocking that even He Jin, who was not directly facing the Emperor, was significantly impacted.
With this move, Lu HaiKong undoubtedly gained the Emperor's favor.
Don't underestimate Emperor Ling of Han, the ruler during the late Han Dynasty. Regardless of whether it was He Jin or Zhang Lang, their power was merely an extension of the Emperor's authority. Lu HaiKong being favored by the Emperor meant his future was limitless.
Given the Emperor's personality, the more someone spoke against Lu HaiKong, the more the Emperor would value him. This single move had completely ruined He Jin's plans.
What infuriated He Jin even more was the relationship between Lu HaiKong and Zhang Lang. With the Emperor's favor, Lu HaiKong's influence in front of Zhang Lang and the Emperor would undoubtedly increase. He Jin, as an outer relative and a general, would gradually become less significant.
Under these circumstances, how could He Jin not be enraged?
As He Jin angrily smashed the study, a young man approached the room and stopped outside the door.
Leaning in to listen to the commotion inside, the young man outside the door sighed softly. After a moment of contemplation, he pushed the door open slightly but did not enter. Instead, he stood aside, leaving the doorway unobstructed.
"Get out! Who gave you permission to come in?"
After a moment, a large number of books and furniture were thrown out, landing where the young man had been standing.
"Where is he? Still daring to hide? Get in here!" Inside the study, He Jin, who had not hit anyone, was even more furious.
Amidst his rage, the young man sighed softly and entered the study.
"Are you the teacher? Have you returned?"
Upon the young man's entrance, He Jin, who had been seething with anger, quickly calmed down and put down the vase he had been holding.
Just a glance from this young man was enough to pacify He Jin's fury. This young man was not ordinary.
"I've heard about the situation, what do you plan to do next?" The young man entered, glanced at the books scattered on the floor, and asked.
He Jin was startled. He was filled with curses, wondering why he was smashing books if he knew what to do.
"Please, teacher, guide me!" He Jin respectfully bowed to the young man, his eyes filled with excitement that he couldn't conceal.
The young man didn't hesitate and spoke directly, "First, you can try to reconcile with Lu HaiKong!"
"That's impossible!" He Jin's tail seemed to be stepped on upon hearing these words.
"Sir, this is feasible. There is no direct conflict of interest between you and Lu HaiKong. As far as I know, Lu HaiKong is also seeking self-preservation through Zhang Lang. Moreover, Lu HaiKong values his territory in Bing Province. If you are willing to show goodwill towards Lu HaiKong, there is a possibility of reconciliation between you two."
While these words were true, how could He Jin reconcile with Lu HaiKong at this time?
Lu HaiKong had just arrived, and He Jin had been scheming to eliminate him. Now that Lu HaiKong had come, would He Jin immediately seek reconciliation and back down? How could he do that? He still had his pride to consider.
The young man seemed to understand He Jin's thoughts and didn't insist further. He continued, "If you don't want to reconcile with him, you can only keep Lu HaiKong here or ignore him."
The young man didn't hold back and explained, "We all know that Lu HaiKong is from the Mountain Bandits, and people like him have a weak sense of security. Moreover, he has been in Bing Province for two years, establishing a vast territory and military power. If you don't provoke him, he probably won't come to provoke you!"
Hearing these words, He Jin's face turned solemn.
Today, the young man's every suggestion was unacceptable to He Jin. Whether it was about reconciling with Lu HaiKong or ignoring him, He Jin saw these as signs of cowardice.
Who was He Jin to be swayed by a mere mountain bandit? He was the Emperor's uncle and a Grand General. How could he possibly bow to such a person? Thus, a hint of impatience crept onto He Jin's face.
Lu HaiKong had been observing He Jin's subtle changes, and seeing He Jin's displeasure, the young man shook his head, "If that's the case, then you can only keep Lu HaiKong here."
"Keep him here?" He Jin was taken aback.
"Yes, Lu HaiKong's roots are in Bingzhou. If you keep him here, he becomes a toothless tiger. You can deal with him however you please without even lifting a finger. There are plenty of people willing to help you." The young man's eyes flashed with determination.
Seeing that the young man finally offered a more positive solution, He Jin felt a surge of energy. However, he still had some reservations about this plan.
"Isn't it inappropriate to keep him here? You didn't see what happened earlier. I dare say that the Emperor wouldn't treat Lu HaiKong as his Wei Qing or Huo Qubing. Is it appropriate to keep someone so favored by the Emperor?"
The young man glanced at He Jin, "What's inappropriate about it? Don't forget, Lu HaiKong is from a mountain bandit background. He knows nothing about etiquette and manners, let alone the fact that many in Luoyang City don't hold him in high regard. You just need to keep him here and send someone to take over his assets in Bingzhou. Then, he becomes a toothless tiger, a tiger you don't even need to deal with yourself. There are plenty of people willing to help you."
"Moreover, since the Emperor favors him so much, when it's time for rewards, just give him a few pushes. Then, propose keeping him here, and the Emperor will surely agree. Easily, you can keep this tiger in Luoyang as a mere watchdog!"
Hearing these words, especially the last part about a watchdog, made He Jin's smile uncontrollable.
"Alright, I'll make the arrangements immediately. I must keep Lu HaiKong here!"
As He Jin spoke, the young man's face revealed a faint, almost imperceptible smile...
...
While He Jin was preparing to keep Lu HaiKong, in the imperial palace, a 12 or 13-year-old girl, carrying a sword, took advantage of the night to quietly leave the palace.
This little girl, dressed in a green martial robe, was young but moved with remarkable agility. She navigated the palace unnoticed by the guards.
This little girl was the sister of the previous young woman and also a member of the Great Han, specifically an Outsider.
Although the Han Dynasty had a relatively open culture, the girl's young age and Outsider identity made her departure from the palace a bit troublesome. So, she decided to leave the palace through unconventional means.
Her status as a princess and knowledge of the palace allowed her to easily pass through the checkpoints. In less than half an hour, her agility led her directly to the palace gates.
However, not long after leaving the palace, the little girl returned, not alone this time. She was accompanied by three 18 or 19-year-old girls.
These three were none other than Yue Qian Liu and her companions, who had recently parted ways with Lu HaiKong. They never expected to find themselves in the imperial palace.
The girls were quite skilled, and with the little girl's guidance, they effortlessly infiltrated the palace.
Unbeknownst to the little girl, her journey had been aided by a hidden force. Without this assistance, she would never have been able to leave the palace and retrieve her three friends within two hours.
Upon reaching her palace, the little girl instructed her handmaidens to find some palace attire for the girls to change into.
"Big Sis, why have you become so small?" Yue Qian Liu, after changing, rushed towards the little girl and hugged her. "What's wrong?" she asked, noticing the little girl's impatience.
The little girl pushed her away, "I encountered some minor issues after my reincarnation, and my age decreased by a few years. But it's a blessing in disguise; my current body has excellent talent."
As she spoke, the little girl paused, remembering someone's talent, and clenched her teeth, "Although I can't compare to Lu HaiKong, my current body is far superior to my previous one. With this talent, I'm confident I can break through the martial barrier this time!"
Her words, centered around martial arts, revealed her deep understanding of Lu HaiKong's talent. Could this little girl, with her reincarnation and martial focus, be Zhao Yue'er?
(End of Chapter)
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