Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

Lu Xunhuan personally watched the last concubine leave the palace, and began to plan what to do next in his mind.

Who knew that when he returned to the prime minister's residence, he unexpectedly found ten guests.

Most of the guests were strangers, people I had never seen before.

There was only one guest, an old acquaintance.

Yun Zhongzi came again after returning to Yuntaishan.

He bowed to Yun Zhongzi and said, "Great Elder."

Yun Zhongzi nodded slightly and said, "You go ahead and receive our distinguished guests. I'll go take a break. We'll talk when you're free."

Lu Xunhuan said okay and ordered a servant to take Yun Zhongzi to rest.

Afterwards, there were nine guests left in the living room.

He asked Li Susu, "Have you explained the reasons?"

Li Susu said, "All the distinguished guests didn't want to say much, they just said they wanted to see you."

When Lu Xunhuan heard this, he immediately understood that everyone had something confidential to discuss.

He bowed to everyone and said, "Please wait a moment. I will see you all one by one."

He instructed Li Susu, "Arrange them to come to the study in the order they arrive."

After saying that, he left and went to wait in the study.

After a while, Li Susu came with the first person.

After the man entered, he deliberately closed the door.

Then, he bowed to Lu Xunhuan and said, "Greetings, Prime Minister."

Lu Xunhuan gestured, "Sit down."

After the man sat down, Lu Xun Huan said, "Who do you represent? Tell me directly. This Prime Minister will keep it a secret."

The man whispered, "There are only thirty-three concubines left living in the palace. Your Majesty's intentions are very clear."

"My master has asked me to come and meet the Prime Minister in secret, and to tell him that we will not fight anymore. Please show mercy and let the concubine and the prince have a good ending."

Lu Xunhuan nodded slightly: "It's a wise choice. The fight for the throne is no joke."

"If they fail, it won't just be the concubines and the princes who will be killed. Everyone involved behind them will be killed. It's best to withdraw. This Prime Minister supports you."

He touched his chin and said, "Just let me know who you are representing. After all, there are still thirty-three people. If you withdraw, I will have to cooperate with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to investigate the others."

The man whispered, "Empress Yi."

Lu Xun Huan said, "Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely keep the queen safe."

The man stood up and took out a large stack of gold and silver notes from his pocket and placed them on the desk: "This is a gift from Concubine Yi to the Prime Minister. It is 50,000 taels of gold notes and 100,000 taels of silver notes. I hope the Prime Minister will not refuse it."

Lu Xun Huan pondered for a moment, then took the gold and silver notes and said, "Tell the queen, don't worry."

The man bowed deeply again and said, "Thank you, Prime Minister."

Lu Xunhuan was not interested in these gold and silver bills. They were gold and silver bills from the Southern Liang Kingdom. If he took them back to Dengtianmen, they would just be a pile of waste paper.

Since he couldn't bring it back to Dengtianmen for use, it was of little use to him.

But he must accept it. Only when he accepts it will Concubine Yi feel at ease.

It is the rule to take money from people and help them get rid of disasters.

This is not only the rule of the underworld, but also the rule of the people and the rule of the officialdom.

If he accepted it, Concubine Yi would know, and the Prime Minister would definitely protect her.

After a while, Li Susu arrived with the second person.

After the man entered, he also closed the door tightly, then bowed to Lu Xunhuan and said, "Greetings, Prime Minister."

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "Sit down, who are you representing?"

The man sat down and replied, "I am here on behalf of the Empress Li."

Lu Xunhuan had not previously known that there were other concubines and princes who had ulterior motives, because only Concubine De and Concubine Yi had given him gifts before.

He thought that only the fifteenth prince and the eighty-eighth prince had improper thoughts, but he didn't expect that there were so many things he didn't know about.

Maybe nine people coming today isn’t the end?

He asked, "What does Concubine Li mean, advance or retreat?"

The man said, "Everyone has seen the big picture clearly, and the Queen understands it too. So, let's not rush into this dangerous situation and just hope for peace."

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "A wise choice. Is this the common choice of Concubine Li and the prince?"

The man replied, "Yes."

He also took out a thick stack of gold and silver notes from his pocket and placed them on the desk: "Eighty thousand taels of gold notes and one hundred thousand taels of silver notes. I hope the Prime Minister will accept them and ensure the safety of the Empress and the Prince."

Lu Xun Huan accepted both the gold and silver notes and said, "Tell Concubine Li that I will ensure her safety."

The man stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Prime Minister."

After the man left, Lu Xunhuan quickly flipped through the information. Even after receiving the money, he still had no idea who Concubine Li's son was.

After a moment, he understood that Concubine Li's son was the 38th Prince.

After a while, another person arrived.

After closing the door, he bowed to Lu Xunhuan and said, "Greetings, Prime Minister."

Lu Xun Huan asked, "Since you've met me today, you don't know who each other is, do you?"

The man shook his head: "Don't worry, Prime Minister. We don't know each other. Besides, we all have a tacit understanding and don't ask each other about anything."

Lu Xun Huan asked again, "So, in Yingzhou City, don't you have anyone who knows you?"

The man replied, "I am a relative of the Empress. I received the notice and rushed here urgently. I do not live in Yingzhou City."

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "I understand. Please sit down and tell me who you are representing."

The man replied, "The prince and the prime minister are old acquaintances."

Lu Xunhuan smiled in surprise: "Liang Nuo?"

He took out the information and compared it: "Liang Nuo's mother, Ming Fei?"

The man nodded: "Exactly."

Lu Xun Huan asked, "What do Concubine Ming and Prince Nuo think? Should they advance or retreat?"

The man said, "Prime Minister, you now hold the power of the Imperial Guard, and Prince Nuo is an old acquaintance of yours. The Empress suggests that if you are willing to lend your full support, you can easily destroy that useless Crown Prince."

"If Prince Nuo takes the throne, you, the Prime Minister, will have no problem sitting in this position for a hundred years."

Lu Xun Huan shook his head and said, "But Your Majesty has been kind to me. If it weren't for Your Majesty's appreciation, how could I have come to Yingzhou City? If Your Majesty wanted to depose the Crown Prince, I would certainly help him do so. The problem is that Your Majesty doesn't have that intention right now. Do Concubine Ming and Prince Nuo understand?"

The man said, "Whether to depose that useless Crown Prince or not is just a matter of the Prime Minister saying something in front of His Majesty. It's not difficult for the Prime Minister."

"Your Majesty also hopes that his successor will be a wise ruler. He sees the Crown Prince's behavior every day. I'm afraid even Your Majesty himself doesn't believe that he will be a wise ruler in the future."

He continued to persuade Lu Xunhuan, "Prime Minister, given the Crown Prince's current attitude towards you, you won't have a good life once he takes the throne... Think twice about what's best for you, Prime Minister."

Lu Xunhuan pondered and did not speak for the time being.

The man pulled out a large pile of gold and silver notes and said, "This is a gift from Concubine Ming to the Prime Minister. One hundred thousand taels of gold notes and two hundred thousand taels of silver notes. Please accept them, Prime Minister."

Lu Xun Huan pushed the gold bill back and said, "Tell Concubine Ming and Prince Nuo to give up. I will keep my true identity a secret for them and will not reveal a single word."

The man looked a little embarrassed: "Prime Minister, please think twice."

Lu Xun Huan said, "I haven't considered what will happen to me after the Crown Prince ascends the throne. I just don't want to go against His Majesty's wishes."

"I just said that if Your Majesty asked me to depose the Crown Prince, I would do it immediately. But now that Your Majesty has no such intention, I will not do so."

He stood up and said, "Don't worry. I promised Ming Fei and Prince Nuo that I would never reveal a single word. You can go back now."

After that person left, Lu Xunhuan thought for a moment, and the fourth person came down under the leadership of Li Susu.

After the man closed the door, Lu Xun Huan said, "I won't ask who you represent. If you give up, I'll have a few words with you. If you have any improper intentions, I don't want to know who you represent."

The man saluted awkwardly and said, "Prime Minister, my master has at least given you a gift."

Lu Xunhuan touched his chin and said, "Then sit down."

The man sat down across from the desk and said, "The Crown Prince has that attitude towards the Prime Minister. Does the Prime Minister really have no other thoughts?"

Lu Xun Huan didn't answer him, but asked, "What does your master think? Tell me."

The man pulled out a large amount of gold and silver notes from his pocket and said, "As far as I know, not only did the Virtuous Consort give gifts to the Prime Minister, but they also had a brief chat. I believe the Prime Minister understands what the Virtuous Consort meant."

Lu Xun Huan shook his head. "But your majesty's intention is to follow the laws of the land. Since the Crown Prince has long been appointed Crown Prince, according to the laws of Southern Liang, he is the next king. I cannot go against your majesty's wishes."

The man said, "Your Majesty is old and his mind is sometimes unclear. If he wants to pass on the throne, he should ensure that the next emperor is a wise ruler. Only in this way can the Southern Liang Dynasty avoid going astray."

"Prime Minister, judging by the Crown Prince's behavior, is he a wise ruler?"

Lu Xunhuan smiled and said, "I don't care. I only follow your majesty's wishes."

The man shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, you are a disciple of the ancient sage. What is your purpose in coming out of seclusion?"

"Your goal is to build a powerful Southern Liang. If a tyrant comes to power, do you think you can still achieve your goal?"

"By then, I'm afraid you'll have a passion for serving your country, but will have to leave with regrets like the sages before you. Your departure will be meaningless."

Lu Xun Huan pushed the gold and silver notes back and said, "You don't need to try to convince me. If Concubine De is brave enough, let her convince His Majesty. If His Majesty asks me to depose the Crown Prince, I will do so. How do you say that?"

The man sighed, "I thought the disciple of the sage was so brilliant, but it turns out he's just a pedant."

"What's best for you and what's best for our Southern Liang nation? This is obvious. Can you bear to watch tens of millions of people in Southern Liang suffer under the rule of a tyrant?"

The man became excited: "And Prince Jie is recognized by everyone as the most capable and knowledgeable. He is the best among all the princes."

Lu Xun Huan pondered for a moment and said, "You go back first. I cannot accept the money. Tell Concubine De that I will visit her another day and discuss this matter with her then."

The man took the gold and silver notes and stood up: "Prime Minister, please think twice."

Lu Xunhuan spent an hour meeting each of the nine people.

Among them, only Concubine Ming and Concubine De were unwilling to give up.

The rest of the concubines thought they were exposed and came to ask Lu Xunhuan to save their lives.

He accepted all the money given to Lu Xunhuan by those who came to ask for help in saving their lives.

After he sent the last person away, he sat in the study and thought about the problem.

He had never expected so many people to come to him. This was probably the spillover effect.

After a while, Li Susu came to the door and said, "Prime Minister, there is another person who wants to see you."

Lu Xunhuan raised his eyes: "Just arrived?"

Li Susu shook her head: "No, I came quietly last night, but I just said that I need to think about it again and see if I should see the Prime Minister."

Lu Xunhuan asked, "Have you thought it through now?"

Li Susu said, "That should be it, Prime Minister, would you like to meet me?"

Lu Xunhuan nodded: "See you."