105: Lin Wan'er temporarily manages the inner treasury, and Guo Bao, a good general in the world,

Chapter 105: Lin Wan'er Temporarily Manages the Imperial Treasury, Guo Baokun, a World-Class General (23)

Lin Gong's death was entirely due to Li Yunrui instructing him to assassinate Fan Xian.

Therefore, the current Lin Wan'er harbors deep hatred for both Li Yunrui and Fan Xian.

This plan was conceived by Lin Wan'er herself.

However, Li Chang'an helped her improve it significantly. For instance, what Lin Wan'er consumed at the time was not an aphrodisiac.

But the food Ye Ling'er took for testing indeed contained an aphrodisiac, and it was the medicine bought from the Hall of Returning Spring.

The Hall of Returning Spring's prescription was also sold by Fei Jie's apprentice, who was moonlighting.

By using their medicine, Li Chang'an was also preparing to counter Chen Pingping, leaving evidence beforehand.

At this stage, His Highness the Crown Prince was suffering from syphilis, and the medication he was taking also came from the Hall of Returning Spring.

However, potent drugs were added to the Crown Prince's medication, which further fueled the illicit relationship between the Crown Prince and Li Yunrui.

All of this was Chen Pingping's doing, and it was undeniably ruthless.

In the original drama, in the second season, the Crown Prince suddenly became confident and composed as if he were a different person. This was because his syphilis was cured, and his virility greatly improved.

Chen Pingping was only amiable towards Fan Xian. He was a madman who wanted all of the Li family's imperial clan to perish.

Li Chang'an had the highest prestige among the imperial family, making him highly likely to be targeted by Chen Pingping for revenge, so he had to prepare early.

As for the maid Xiao Ying, she and her family had already been secretly sent to the Western Qin by Jing Ni.

Li Yunrui had completely fallen silent because she knew that no one would believe anything she said.

She never expected that she wouldn't be caught for the bad deeds she truly committed, but instead fell victim to false accusation.

Emperor Qing continued, "Wan'er is still young after all. My intention is to let Wan'er temporarily manage the Imperial Treasury for one year."

"During this year, first ascertain the extent of the Imperial Treasury's losses.

Carefully investigate for me whether the Imperial Treasury's operations have any problems."

"After one year, based on the actual situation of the Imperial Treasury, we will then decide who will take over."

Emperor Qing's idea was that since Lin Wan'er had a close relationship with Lin Gong, and Lin Gong was dead, it was unlikely Lin Wan'er would marry within three years.

Thus, after one year, he wouldn't have to fulfill the promise that Lin Wan'er's husband would take over the Imperial Treasury.

At that time, if Fan Xian's abilities had matured, it could still be smoothly handed over to Fan Xian.

After all, if a goddaughter could manage the Imperial Treasury, why couldn't an illegitimate son? Such a handover would also be considered smooth.

"You three, you don't object, do you?"

The Crown Prince spoke first, "Your Majesty is sagacious!"

After he finished speaking, Emperor Qing took a sip of tea and did not respond.

The Crown Prince's eyes darted around wildly, and finally, he tentatively said, "Wan'er is new to managing important affairs. Your son is willing to offer Wan'er ten Seventh Rank guards."

Hearing the Crown Prince's words, Emperor Qing nodded in satisfaction.

Lin Wan'er had no power, and Emperor Qing's purpose in summoning the three of them was clear.

Before Li Chengze could speak, Emperor Qing directly named him, "Chengze has skilled experts. Send two of the Eight Generals to Wan'er."

The Second Prince gasped, the Eight Generals included Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu who were Ninth Rank, and the others were at least Eighth Rank Mid Level.

Next, Emperor Qing said to Li Chang'an, "Those two female sword attendants of yours, give them to Wan'er."

Li Chang'an urgently said, "Your Majesty, those are your subject's concubines, not just maids!"

Emperor Qing coldly said, "I'm not asking you to give your concubines to men. You're so stingy helping your own niece!"

"When Wan'er recruits skilled experts later, they will be returned to you."

Lin Wan'er shrewdly said, "Wan'er will arrange for them to return regularly to reunite with Uncle Prince Yong."

Li Chang'an thought to himself, 'No need, this Prince will go see you all.'

He had originally planned to send all Six Sword Slaves to Lin Wan'er's side. The six of them were enough to contend with a Ninth Rank Upper Level expert.

Emperor Qing's decree was very clear: Lin Wan'er was essentially responsible for Li Yunrui's departure audit.

This was equivalent to auditing a top central enterprise. Although the economic relations of this era were relatively simple, one year was still a tight timeframe.

During this year, Lin Wan'er didn't need to completely dismantle the Ming Family and the Cui Family, so even if she encountered danger, it wouldn't be too severe.

Emperor Qing continued to say to Lin Wan'er, "I will have Fan Jian lend you a group of officials from the Ministry of Revenue. If you recruit a few more yourself, it should be enough."

Lin Wan'er kowtowed, "Thank you for Your Majesty's grace. Your subject will not fail in her mission."

Emperor Qing then said to Li Yunrui, "Li Yunrui is confined for one year! Without my order, she is not to leave!"

"Write another memorial, detailing the affairs of the Junshan Society, without the slightest concealment!"

"Prince Yong, stay. The others may leave."

Emperor Qing forced Li Yunrui to hand over the Imperial Treasury, but he did not banish her to her fiefdom.

Ultimately, he was still worried about Ku He seeking revenge and killing Li Yunrui.

Li Chang'an remained alone, and Emperor Qing directly said, "You have traveled the Jianghu. Have you ever heard of the assassin organization called the Junshan Society?"

It seemed Chen Pingping had indeed secretly reported the existence of the Junshan Society to Emperor Qing, but Emperor Qing could not know the full picture.

"Your Majesty, Junshan is located on the sea east of Eastern Yi City, also known as Broken Back Mountain, situated at the border between Great Qing and Eastern Yi City."

At this time, maritime boundaries were difficult to delineate. Regarding the ownership of Junshan, it was basically a case of 'you say it's yours, I say it's mine.'

"Your subject has never ventured deep into Junshan before, so I was unaware of an assassin organization here."

Emperor Qing frowned, "It's not necessarily on Junshan. The Supervisory Council hasn't discovered this organization for so many years. Have the Shadow Guard investigate as well."

Li Chang'an understood. The Supervisory Council was investigating the Junshan Society, Li Yunrui was also confessing, and Emperor Qing also had Li Chang'an investigate.

This would not only ensure the fastest discovery of clues but also test the loyalty of all three parties.

The Shadow Guard's secret agents in the Jianghu were all established with Emperor Qing's permission, so it made sense for them to investigate this matter.

After nightfall, Li Chang'an arrived at the royal villa.

Lin Wan'er was delighted with her success and in a very good mood.

"Husband, it's just as you said, not much solid evidence was needed, and His Majesty believed it himself."

Li Chang'an said, "His Majesty is confident and arrogant. He only believes what he investigates.

If you had told him directly, he would have been full of doubts instead."

Lin Wan'er said coyly, "I'll have to ask my husband to part with them. Xiren and Qingwen will be lent to me."

Li Chang'an said, "It's no matter. I will lend all Six Sword Slaves to you."

"The Imperial Treasury's distributors, the Cui Family, are in the capital, and the Ming Family are in Jiangnan. You will have to visit both places this year."

"Don't move against them yet. Just clarifying the Imperial Treasury's profits and losses will be enough to complete your task."

Lin Wan'er then asked, "What about after one year? Who will His Majesty hand the Imperial Treasury over to?"

Li Chang'an gently picked up Lin Wan'er and walked to the bed.

"After one year, His Majesty can only officially hand the Imperial Treasury over to you!"

"Wan'er trusts her husband!"

As Lin Wan'er spoke, she suddenly took out a red pill with her right hand.

Li Chang'an also understood medicine, and just from the faint scent, he knew what kind of pill it was.

It seemed Lin Wan'er was a little disappointed she hadn't taken a real aphrodisiac before. She was truly crazy!

By the time Li Chang'an reacted, Lin Wan'er had already swallowed the pill.

She smiled slyly, and then her voice became alluring and seductive.

"Husband, Wan'er has made a mistake... please punish your husband."

Lin Wan'er's snow-white skin slowly began to flush, making her even more delicate and charming.

Li Chang'an secretly marveled, 'This woman is too exciting!'

Half a month later, Fan Manor.

Chen Pingping specifically came to visit Fan Xian, which flattered Fan Xian.

The Director of the Supervisory Council's fatherly smile doted on Fan Xian, who was recovering.

"Fan Xian, your body is recovering. How did you get better?"

"Did Wu Zhu help? Where did he go?"

Ever since Chen Pingping returned to the capital, he treated Fan Xian like a son or nephew, taking great care of him.

After the internal strife in the Supervisory Council last time, Chen Pingping actually declared in front of all the directors that Fan Xian would be his successor.

It was from that moment that Fan Xian realized his mother's charm was truly considerable.

Chen Pingping and Fan Jian, because of Ye Qingmei, genuinely wanted to cultivate him.

"Director Chen, Uncle Wu Zhu has his own matters to attend to. My True Qi will recover in no time."

Fan Xian, at Wu Zhu's request, did not mention that Wu Zhu and Ku He fought and both were severely injured.

But being able to say this already made Chen Pingping very happy, as the child still trusted him.

"Li Yunrui has lost control of the Imperial Treasury, and Princess Yichen will temporarily manage it for one year."

Fan Xian looked at Chen Pingping's smiling expression and couldn't help but ask, "Director, those flyers..."

Chen Pingping also smiled mysteriously, "Wu Zhu always acts mysteriously. You can just assume I did it."

"Li Yunrui did not leave the capital because His Majesty feared she would die at Ku He's hands. Confinement for one year is not a light punishment."

Fan Xian was momentarily confused, what did this have to do with Wu Zhu?

Chen Pingping then said something, his gaze filled with determination.

"I know you hate her for trying to assassinate you. I promise you, one day she will die, and she will not have a good end."

Fan Xian quickly said, "She has targeted me many times. I must kill her!

If the Director wants to deal with her, you mustn't get yourself involved."

Chen Pingping said with satisfaction, "Don't worry, I have my own plans."

"By the way, I guess His Majesty's intention is that if you perform well in the coming year, the Imperial Treasury will still be given to you."

"I feel the Imperial Treasury is not very interesting. Taking over the Supervisory Council is the foundation of one's position.

But the Imperial Treasury was left by your mother, and if you want to reclaim it, I will help you."

The current Fan Xian, having experienced a series of upheavals since arriving in the capital, could no longer remain uninvolved.

"Director, I always used to think about retreating to Danzhou.

But now it seems that once you're caught up in it, there's no going back."

Chen Pingping smiled again, "You can retreat. Once all those who threaten your safety are killed, you can go wherever you want."

"After some time, Xiao En will be sent back to Northern Qi. His Majesty's intention is for you to be the chief envoy for this trip to Northern Qi."

Fan Xian almost jumped out of bed, "You want me to go on a diplomatic mission to Northern Qi! Does His Majesty know my True Qi is almost recovered?"

Chen Pingping smiled triumphantly, "Few things in the capital can escape His Majesty's notice."

The implication was that if anything did escape His Majesty's notice, it must have been Chen Pingping's doing.

"His Majesty has a guess: did Wu Zhu beat up Ku He and seize the Heavenly One Method for you?"

"Wu Zhu and Ku He both suffered heavy injuries, which is why Ku He hasn't come for revenge or murder."

Fan Xian did not deny it. When talking to these wily old foxes, the more you say, the more flaws appear, so it's better to remain silent.

The Heavenly One Method was best at healing and recovery. Although Emperor Qing's guess was completely wrong, the facts aligned.

"Fan Xian, you can go north with peace of mind. The diplomatic mission will be secretly escorted by the Black Knights."

"Fan Jian will also lend you guards. Safety will not be an issue."

Fan Xian suddenly asked, "Will there be danger on the way?"

"The Eldest Princess has lost power and harbors resentment towards you. I will send people to protect you and prevent her from secretly harming you."

"This trip to Northern Qi is both a test and an opportunity, but you must bring Yan Bingyun back."

After Chen Pingping left, Guo Baokun, a regular visitor to Fan Manor, arrived.

Young Master Guo, upon seeing Fan Xian, immediately knelt by the bed.

"Brother Fan, my father has been arrested. No one in the entire capital pays attention to me, only you are willing to see me!"

Fan Xian helplessly said, "Your father associated with The Eldest Princess and was arrested by the Imperial Guards. No one can save him."

Young Master Guo was so anxious he was almost kowtowing, "Brother Fan, you have a Great Grandmaster behind you, and His Majesty holds you in high regard.

Please help me, save my father!"

"I, Guo, am proficient in history and have extensively read military treatises. I also have the potential to become a world-class general, and I am willing to serve Brother Fan like a dog and horse!"

Although all the things Young Master Guo tried to help with failed, he was one of the few who genuinely tried to help Fan Xian.

"Young Master Guo, I cannot help you now. After I recover and return from Northern Qi, I will think of a way to help you. What do you think?"

Guo Baokun was overjoyed, finally someone was willing to help, "Thank you, Brother Fan!"

"Brother Fan, whatever you command, I, Guo, will obey without question!"

Time flew by. In early spring of the fourth year of Qingli, Langya Pavilion publicly released its rankings.

Fan Xian entered the capital in late spring of the fourth year of Qingli, and it was now early winter.

The date for Fan Xian to escort Xiao En back to Northern Qi was set for after the Spring Festival in the first month of next year.

Northern Qi's Yunmen Poetry Gathering was on the third day of the third month, the Shangsi Festival, next year.

Therefore, the departure times for Li Chang'an heading north and Fan Xian would not be far apart.

Prince Yong's Residence.

In Li Chang'an's room.

Xiren and Qingwen had both been borrowed by Lin Wan'er, so Jing Ni became busy.

Jing Ni, her face flushed with shyness, sat in Li Chang'an's arms, "Little Ni, your legs are so long. I must measure how long they are."

Li Chang'an's hand began to measure inch by inch along her round, slender, jade-like legs, "One foot, two feet..."

As he measured, Jing Ni's fishnet stockings fell to the floor.

Jing Ni, feeling weak all over, pleaded bitterly, "Your Highness, please don't tease your subordinate anymore..."

Li Chang'an seriously said, "The outer length and the inner length seem to be different."

"Don't measure anymore."

Before, she always ridiculed Xiren and Qingwen, saying they were too delicate and would beg for mercy after a short while.

But now it was her turn, and in no time, her voice was already hoarse.