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Chapter 96: Winners and Losers
Zhu Yu suddenly realized that she had overlooked this point just now.

Duke Yan's attitude towards the Cao family's children today is undoubtedly a wake-up call to all those who have already attached themselves to him or want to attach themselves to him, so that they can clearly give up the idea of ​​"enjoying the shade under a big tree".

You know, although there must be some of those people who deliberately want to curry favor with the powerful and covet wealth and a bright future, there must also be many talented people with real talent and insight, who are like good birds choosing trees and good ministers choosing masters, hoping to be appreciated by Duke Yan or Lu Zhang.

Such people naturally attach much greater importance to loyalty and righteousness. Even if they do not think it is necessary to risk their lives for their own people, at least they should not be busy trying to break away from their own people at the critical moment when even outsiders are still helping to find the truth.

Thinking of this, Zhu Yu's heart suddenly trembled, and he looked up at Lu Qing: "Did the two of us offend Duke Yan again today?"

Lu Qing raised his eyes and looked at Zhu Yu seriously. Although her expression looked a little serious when she asked him the question, she did not seem to be very scared, which made him very satisfied.

As his ally, if he becomes frightened and acts timidly when Duke Yan is mentioned, fearing that he will have another feud with him, that would be worrying.

"Just put your mind at ease," Lu Qing said to Zhu Yu, "We've had a feud with Duke Yan for a long time. It's just a matter of life and death. There's nothing more to worry about.

Perhaps you can look at the optimistic side. Your help today has helped Cao Chenfeng clear his name and helped the Cao family avoid a bad reputation. This is a big favor, and Cao Tianbao, who is very clear about gratitude and resentment, will definitely remember it for you."

"This is quite strange." Zhu Yu held his chin and looked at Lu Qing, his expression becoming more and more puzzled, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten to ask.

When you went to the banquet, you clearly said that you and General Cao disliked each other and that he would still hate you no matter what you gave him, so you decided to go for broke and give him a birthday peach as small as a peach pit.

How come you are so proactive in pushing me forward on a matter that even Duke Yan is so afraid of?"

"Can you tell who is behind all this?" Lu Qing asked instead of answering.

Zhu Yu shook his head: "Did you figure it out?"

Of course she couldn't see it. Not to mention her, even Duke Yan and Cao Tianbao might not be able to figure out who was setting such a big trap for them.

Lu Qing spread his hands and said, "What a coincidence, I didn't notice it for a while.

Since no one can see it, then everyone is suspected.

At this time, even if I do nothing and just stand by and watch, Zhao Bi and the others will inexplicably put the blame on me. So why don't I go with the flow and let you help me?

In this way, you can not only clear yourself from the suspicion of being the instigator, but also do a big favor to Cao Tianbao.

Although he and Zhao Bi are now on the same path, they are not the same kind of people after all. He cannot divide enemies and friends based on their positions like Zhao Bi does. As long as their positions are different, he will be ruthless and merciless.

The reason why Cao Tianbao had such high prestige in the army was not only because of his thundering methods and bravery in charging into battle, but also because of the strict military discipline, rewarding meritorious service and punishing mistakes.

Any soldier who is loyal to him will definitely receive the rewards and support he deserves. He will never abandon his soldiers after crossing the river or abandon them after they have served their purpose.

Therefore, if the other party targets Duke Yan himself today, we can just stand by and watch. In any case, we will suffer the same consequences whether we take action or not.

It's different with Cao Tianbao; he simply trusted the wrong person, but he was truly a loyal and righteous man, so it's hard to generalize."

Zhu Yu nodded. This time, she completely understood. The old man saw that someone was trying to use this situation to, on the one hand, hurt the spirit of Cao Tianbao's family and thwart his plans to pave the way for his descendants, and on the other hand, to manipulate Duke Yan's temperament and use this opportunity to create a rift in the previously solid alliance of "Duke Yan - Auxiliary General".

Lu Qing took advantage of this opportunity to push the boat forward. Originally, no one believed Cao Chenfeng, and it did not show that Duke Yan was heartless. But at this time, King Xiaoyao, who was usually at odds with Cao Tianbao, was willing to let his chief historian come out to help Cao Chenfeng prove his innocence, which made Zhao Bi's behavior of urging Cao Tianbao to distance himself from his nephew seem particularly inhumane.

In this world, whether it is good or evil, or warm or cold, it is all created by contrast.

Regardless of whether Duke Yan's attitude could really prick Cao Tianbao's heart, Duke Yan's heart was definitely pricked by Lu Qing at this moment.

As one of the best military generals in Dajin, Cao Tianbao is naturally the most unbreakable ally in Zhao Bi's heart.

If there was anyone in this world that Zhao Bi least wanted Cao Tianbao to owe a favor to, that person must be Lu Qing.

Now, this favor has to be owed, and it is undoubtedly a big thorn that will be uncomfortable if it is not removed.

If he forced Cao Tianbao to be cruel and ruthless to Lu Qing and Zhu Yu, and disregard their past kindness, it would further demonstrate his cold-bloodedness and viciousness.

If he acquiesced to Cao Tianbao finding an opportunity to repay the favor... I'm afraid Zhao Bi would be even more annoyed.

After all, so-called friendship is based on the interaction that you owe me a favor and I owe you a favor.

Cao Gong originally wanted to keep the Martial Saint for his own use. When he found that he could not keep him no matter what, he was impressed by his loyalty and let him go to his old master.

This action did a great favor to the loyal and righteous Martial Saint. Although Cao Gong failed to gain a powerful general, it also bought him a chance of survival in the subsequent encounter.

Just like what Lu Qing said just now, doing favors for someone like Cao Tianbao is definitely worthwhile.

Zhu Yu looked at Lu Qing, who looked relaxed, and felt that there was definitely a fox spirit hiding in this guy's skin.

After a while, Liu Yueyao came with two people carrying food boxes to deliver the meal. It was just as Lu Qing said. The dishes were rich, colorful, fragrant and delicious, which made people's mouths whet.

Zhu Yu had been hungry all day. If Lu Qing hadn't given her a piece of candy earlier, plus the two pieces of cakes, she would have been starving by now. Now there was a table full of delicious food in front of her, so she didn't hesitate. She took the bowl and started eating with relish.

It seemed that Lu Qing was not as hungry as she was. Although he was eating with his bowl in hand, he always gave people a feeling of being distracted and absent-minded.

About halfway through the meal, Liu Yueyao knocked lightly on the door: "Master, Master Mo is here."

Then the door was pushed open, and a man walked in slowly from outside.

　Today is New Year’s Eve. I wish everyone to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year, and may each year be better than the last!

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(End of this chapter)