kvmb Chapter 110 Want them all!
Chapter 110 Want them all!
After the two realized what had happened, they quickly separated, creating a subtly awkward atmosphere.
Lu He turned her face away, pretending to admire the osmanthus flowers in the courtyard. But her eyes kept sneaking glances at Li Cen; she probably didn't notice, right?
Li Cen clearly sensed Lu He's furtive glances. She lowered her head, coughed lightly, and moved two meters away from Lu He, bending down to pretend to touch the flowers and plants.
The two of them gazed at the scenery absentmindedly, remaining silent for a long time, and the atmosphere seemed to grow increasingly awkward.
"Chirp—" The blackbird arrived just in time, breaking the ambiguous atmosphere with a cry.
"Did the sentry send a message?" Lu He followed and stood beside Li Cen.
“Hmm,” Li Cen took down the note, opened it and read it carefully: “Han Ji has been convicted of harboring criminals and attempting to silence officials investigating the case. He is sentenced to immediate execution.”
"Wouldn't that leave the position of Imperial City Envoy vacant?" Lu He's eyes lit up. "Your Highness, we can send someone to fill the vacancy."
"Us?" Li Cen's lips curled up slightly.
"Ah? Your Highness, what did you say?"
"No, it's nothing." Li Cen was happy inside, glad that she was willing to treat her as one of her own. A fleeting tenderness crossed her face, but Li Cen regained her calm expression: "This position is probably coveted by the Crown Prince and the Third Prince as well, it's not so easy to get."
"Does Your Highness have any recommendations?" Lu He asked, recalling the original comic. There was a royal bodyguard named Su Baijin who was deeply in love with the princess. He silently protected her and eventually died for her. However, Li Cen was unaware of his feelings and never loved him. She only used him as a loyal pawn.
This person would be better suited for placement in the Thousand Machine Guard later! It would be far more useful than joining the Imperial City Guard.
"I'm considering it. What are your thoughts, Mr. Lu?" Li Cen threw the question back at her, wanting to hear what she had to say.
"Usually, they would directly promote the deputy envoy of the Imperial City Guard, right?" Lu He thought for a moment. In the entire Imperial City Guard, he had only heard of the Imperial City Envoy Han Ji and the Supervisor Zhao Kun. Where did the deputy envoy and supervisor go?
“The system in this dynasty is not like that; it is all about appointing the virtuous and capable.” Li Cen shook his head: “Besides, the deputy envoy and the supervisor are often away handling cases and do not stay in the capital.”
"I see," Lu He nodded. It's hard to imagine that characters who don't stay in the capital are related to the main storyline. No wonder I haven't heard them mentioned.
"What does Your Highness think of Yao Bing?" Lu He analyzed, "General Yao is exceptionally skilled in martial arts, and he has had conflicts with the Imperial City Guard before. If he goes there, he will not be easily bribed by them."
“But he is acquainted with Chao Huaiyuan, and the Chao family…” Li Cen hesitated.
"You've forgotten what I just mentioned to Your Highness: if you could make him your consort..." Lu He, unwilling to give up, brought up the old topic again.
"Don't mention this again!" Li Cen coldly interrupted the unpleasant words that were about to be heard.
Well... Lu He also knew that Li Cen's dislike of men was indeed asking the impossible.
Lu He gritted her teeth and stamped her foot: "You can use Yao Bing without worry. As for Chao Huaiyuan, if it doesn't work out, I'll take over. I can marry him..."
"No!" Li Cen covered her mouth again, his eyes cold and dangerous: "Sometimes, I really want to give you a cup of poison, so you'll become mute forever..."
"Then..." Lu He swallowed hard, then asked timidly, "Does Your Highness have any other suitable candidates?"
"Su Baijin." Li Cen indeed wanted to choose this person.
"Your Highness, this is unacceptable! This man will be of great use in the future; he cannot be wasted here in the Imperial City Guard." Lu He pretended to do some calculations: "He has long admired Your Highness, and in the future..."
"This damned lackey! How dare he covet me?" Li Cen was furious, as if she had been greatly insulted.
"Uh, Your Highness, that's not the point." Lu He sometimes really didn't understand the thought processes of people from ancient times. She found it hard to understand why Li Cen reacted so strongly, even wanting to beat and kill Su Baijin.
For someone of the princess's status, daring to covet her was a grave act of treason, an offense against royal dignity, and a severe humiliation. (Mainly because the princess didn't like him (︺ x ︺))
“Your Highness, please listen to me. This Su Baijin only admires you and has not done anything improper. Don’t worry. Perhaps you see this as a great disrespect, but Your Highness, killing him now would be meaningless and would not bring you any benefit. You might as well think about how to use this to make him your most secure pawn.” Lu He persuaded Li Cen until he regained his senses.
"Well, at least we don't need to doubt his loyalty anymore," Li Cen said with a frown, clearly still quite annoyed.
"Your Highness, do you remember my previous advice to find a way to seize the power of the Thousand Machine Guard? And this Su Baijin will be used here in the future." Lu He was confident, his eyes gleaming with a wild light: "I have already planned it out for you. The Golden Guard, the Thousand Machine Guard, and the Imperial City Guard—we want them all! I will make sure you ascend the throne!"
But how can I secure the position of Imperial City Envoy? I also have to compete with those recommended by the Crown Prince and the Third Prince. "And those who have rendered meritorious service and are in need of reward..."
Suddenly, they both remembered something, their eyes lighting up: "Bai Yu!"