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Madam Lu asked again, "Master, how is the matter of Minister of War Cheng Qingjun handled?"

Minister Lu smiled, but his eyes revealed a deep wit. He gently put down the teacup in his hand and slowly said, "Madam, Cheng Qingjun's matter is really difficult. But I have made up my mind. It only takes a little negotiation to properly resolve it."

Madam Lu frowned slightly. She knew her husband's talents and methods very well, but she was still a little worried: "Cheng Qingjun has a huge influence, and there are many people in the court who support him. Master, you must be careful."

Minister Lu nodded slightly, with a firm look in his eyes: "Madam, rest assured, I will never let such people run rampant in the court. I know how to handle this matter."

The two were silent for a while, and Minister Lu suddenly changed the subject: "Madam, do you know what Cheng Qingjun has been busy with recently?"

Madam Lu shook her head slightly: "How would I know such trivial matters? But I heard from the servants that he seemed to have secretly colluded with some people in the underworld in an attempt to disrupt the government."

A cold light flashed in Minister Lu's eyes: "It's just as I expected. Madam, you know that people in the martial arts world value credibility and loyalty the most. If you can take advantage of this, maybe you can make them turn the tables."

A hint of surprise flashed across Mrs. Lu's eyes, and then she smiled and said, "Master is indeed wise. So what should we do?"

Minister Lu pondered for a moment and said, "Madam, please go to the Ministry of War tomorrow and invite several important figures in Cheng Qingyun's mansion to a banquet in my name. As for the rest, I will arrange it myself."

Madam Lu nodded gently, her eyes full of trust: "Master, don't worry, I will take care of it properly."

The next day, the Lu residence was decorated with lanterns and filled with guests. Minister Lu and his wife personally greeted each guest with a smile on their faces, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

As night fell, the banquet officially began. Minister Lu sat in the main seat, and Mrs. Lu sat beside him. The two smiled at each other, knowing each other's intentions.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Minister Lu suddenly said, "Brother Qingjun, how are you doing recently? I heard that you have a new son in your family. Congratulations."

Cheng Qingjun smiled slightly and said, "TOEFL, TOEFL, Brother Lu, you are too kind. My kid is very naughty, I am sorry to make you laugh."

Minister Lu nodded slightly, and suddenly changed his tone: "Brother Qingjun, do you know that the most important thing for people in the martial arts world is credibility and loyalty?"

Cheng Qingjun was stunned, not understanding why Minister Lu suddenly brought up this topic, but he still answered carefully: "Brother Lu is right, people in the underworld do value credibility and loyalty the most."

Minister Lu smiled slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Brother Qingjun, if someone betrays the rules of the martial arts world, how will you deal with it?"

Cheng Qingjun pondered for a moment and said, "Betraying the rules of the martial arts world is betraying one's own beliefs. I will make such a person pay the price."

Minister Lu nodded gently and said, "Okay, then Brother Qingjun, are you willing to lend me a hand and jointly expose those who betray the rules of the martial arts world?"

Cheng Qingjun was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Brother Lu, you misunderstood. I, Qingjun, am not the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for me. As long as Brother Lu gives the order, I will definitely do my best."

After the banquet, Minister Lu and Madam Lu returned to the study and smiled at each other.

"Madam, how is it?" asked Minister Lu.

Madam Lu smiled gently: "Master, everything is under control."

Minister Lu nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes. At this moment, the door of the study was gently pushed open, and Cheng Qingjun, the Minister of War, walked in. He was dressed in court clothes, with a calm demeanor, and saluted the two of them as soon as he entered the door.

"Qingjun is here." Minister Lu spoke lightly, with a hint of politeness in his expression.

"Greetings to Minister Lu and Madam Lu." Cheng Qingjun looked around with a sharp gaze and asked with a smile, "What secrets do you two seem to be discussing?"

Madam Lu smiled slightly and brushed her sleeves gently: "It's just some household chores, Minister Cheng, you are too kind."

Cheng Qingjun smiled and changed the subject: "At the banquet today, I saw that the two of you looked very happy. Is there any good news?"

Minister Lu pondered for a moment and said, "There is indeed something I want to discuss. Qingjun, do you know what the court has been doing recently?"

Cheng Qingjun frowned slightly and said, "The court has been calm recently, but I heard that the emperor seems to be very concerned about the affairs of the northwest border."

Minister Lu nodded: "That's right. The northwest border has been in turmoil recently. The emperor wants to send troops to suppress it, but I think it's not appropriate to act rashly at this time."

Cheng Qingjun smiled slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "Minister Lu has a good opinion, I agree with him. However, the emperor has made up his mind, what should we do?"

Minister Lu pondered and said, "This matter still needs to be considered in the long run. Qingjun, do you know that someone in the court is secretly supporting the rebellion in the northwest border?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Cheng Qingjun's eyes, and then he said, "I've heard of that, but I don't know who it is."

Minister Lu sighed: "This matter involves great importance. If it were not a critical moment, I would not want to mention it. But now the situation is urgent, we have to be on guard."

Mrs. Lu interrupted at this time and said, "Master, if that's the case, why don't we investigate secretly and find out who is behind this."

Cheng Qingjun nodded in agreement: "Madam, what you said is absolutely right. However, this matter should not be made public, so as not to alert the enemy."

The atmosphere in the study was solemn, and the three people each had their own thoughts.

At this time, Minister Lu suddenly changed the subject: "Qingjun, do you know why I want to tell you this?"

Cheng Qingjun smiled slightly: "Could it be that Minister Lu can trust me?"

Minister Lu nodded: "That's right. You have been my friend for many years, I believe you will not let me down. This matter is of great importance, I have to be careful."

Cheng Qingjun became serious: "Don't worry, Minister Lu, I will do my best to get to the bottom of this matter."

Minister Lu nodded with satisfaction and turned to Madam Lu: "Madam, what do you think?"

Madam Lu smiled gently: "Don't worry, Master. I will do my best to assist Minister Cheng."

Minister Lu and Madam Lu returned to the study to continue discussing countermeasures.

"Madam, who do you think will be involved in this matter?" asked Minister Lu.

Madam Lu pondered and said, "The rebellion in the northwestern border has been going on for many years. If there is no support, it will be difficult to succeed. I guess there must be forces in the court that are secretly supporting it."

Minister Lu nodded: "That's right. However, we still need to start with the details and investigate slowly."

The two discussed for a long time, until night fell, when they finally came up with some clues.

A few days later, one night, Cheng Qingjun came to Minister Lu's study again. He looked solemn, holding a stack of intelligence in his hand.

"Minister Lu, I have found some clues." Cheng Qingjun said.

Minister Lu took the intelligence, examined it carefully, and frowned: "These clues seem to point to one person."

Mrs. Lu also came over to take a look and said, "Yes, this person seems to be inextricably linked to the rebellion in the northwest frontier."