Black Fairy, the master is a female ghost

In Yingzhou City, night gradually deepens.

Outside the high wall of the Eighth Prince's Mansion, two people jumped up from the darkness and landed silently in the mansion.

These two people are Yun Zhongzi and Lu Xunhuan.

After leaving the palace during the day, Yun Zhongzi went to the Eighth Prince's residence and made an appointment with the Eighth Prince.

Late at night, when everyone was asleep, he brought Lu Xunhuan to keep the appointment.

After the two of them quietly walked around the mansion for a while, a lighted room appeared in front of them.

Yun Zhongzi whispered, "That's the Eighth Prince's study. Go ahead, I'll keep watch for you."

Lu Xunhuan nodded in the darkness, and his shadow flashed and disappeared several feet away.

He was dressed as a servant today. When he reached the door, he knocked gently: "Your Highness, the book is here."

This was a code agreed upon in advance.

In the study, a man's deep voice came: "Bring it in quickly."

Lu Xunhuan pushed the door open, entered the study, and then quickly closed the door.

Although he had no contact with the Eighth Prince, he had seen him in the court.

It’s just that the Eighth Prince rarely speaks when he attends court.

The two had never spoken to each other before.

When the Eighth Prince saw that he had closed the door, he stood up, grabbed a bronze horse casting on the bookshelf, and turned it hard.

The bookshelf cracked and split in two, revealing the secret room inside.

The Eighth Prince gestured for Lu Xunhuan to come in.

After both of them entered the secret room, the Eighth Prince pulled the trigger again and closed the bookshelf.

There is also a desk in the secret room, and hot tea has been prepared on the desk.

After the two sat down at the table, the Eighth Prince picked up the teapot and poured tea: "Prime Minister, what is the important matter that you want to talk to me so late at night?"

Lu Xun Huan smiled and said, "What do you think, Your Highness?"

The Eighth Prince asked, "The Imperial Guard holds great power, isn't that enough for you?"

Lu Xunhuan said, "The Imperial Guard only has 10,000 soldiers, but your Cavalry Battalion has 50,000 soldiers."

The Eighth Prince pushed the hot tea towards Lu Xunhuan and said, "What do you mean? Is the Prime Minister planning to disobey His Majesty?"

Lu Xun Huan touched his chin and said, "Your Highness, should we have a serious or lighthearted conversation?"

The Eighth Prince said, "Relax a bit, why are you being so serious?"

Lu Xun Huan picked up the teacup and sniffed it. "Okay, since it's a bit more relaxed, let's not beat around the bush and speak openly. Let's each state our stance first. I want to hear the prince's opinion."

The Eighth Prince asked, "What is your attitude towards?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "Your Majesty is seriously ill right now. So, what do you think about the throne?"

The Eighth Prince shook his head: "You are quite open-minded. Aren't you afraid of being beheaded for talking about this?"

Lu Xun Huan pointed to the sky and then to the ground: "Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know."

The Eighth Prince took a sip of tea and said, "Just do as the law says."

"His Majesty is eager to seek talented people. He has transferred you from Baocheng to Yingzhou City, given you the position of Prime Minister, and given you the military power of the Imperial Guard. You must be worthy of his trust."

Lu Xun Huan put down his teacup and said, "As Prime Minister, I'm in a dilemma. If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have come."

The Eighth Prince said, "Just do as His Majesty wishes. What's the dilemma?"

Lu Xun Huan asked, "Your Majesty, Prince Nuo is suspected of assassinating the Crown Prince. How should we deal with this?"

The Eighth Prince said, "If the evidence is irrefutable, then we can execute him. What's so difficult about that?"

Lu Xun Huan then asked, "What about other princes who threaten me with the wealth and lives of the treasure merchants and ask me to help them overthrow the Crown Prince? What should I do?"

The Eighth Prince frowned and asked, "Are you planning to do something rebellious for the sake of Baoshang?"

Lu Xun Huan shook his head: "Of course I don't want to, so I have to ask your opinion first, Your Highness."

The Eighth Prince said, "You hold the power of the Imperial Guard. As long as you do not disobey His Majesty's orders, it is up to you to do what you want. My Cavalry Battalion will not interfere with you."

Lu Xun Huan picked up the teacup and took a sip. "According to the prince's wishes, in order to ensure the smooth succession of the crown prince, I will dispatch the imperial guards to help the crown prince eliminate the potential threat directly."

The Eighth Prince said, "Isn't it true? It's just a trivial matter. Do we really need to mobilize the Cavalry Battalion?"

Lu Xun Huan put down his teacup and said, "Your Highness, I'm sure you know that the Crown Prince's image in everyone's mind is not very good."

"Many people think he will be a tyrant in the future. If I kill people to help him, I will be criticized and people will stab me in the back."

The expression on the Eighth Prince's face grew serious. "What do you mean? Do you want to kill the Crown Prince?"

Lu Xun Huan shook his head. "That's not what I meant. My mentor is a great sage from the Southern Liang Dynasty. If I were to leave the seclusion and get involved in the struggle for the throne, I'm afraid it would affect his reputation."

The Eighth Prince laughed for a while and said, "It's not that easy to be an important official in the court. If you don't want to bear the blame, do you want me to bear the blame?"

Lu Xunhuan touched his chin and said, "That's right, let's discuss it."

"You helped the Crown Prince eliminate potential threats. When the Crown Prince ascends to the throne, you will bear some blame, but you will gain a lot."

"The prince is so grateful that he wants to worship you, his uncle."

The Eighth Prince's face darkened and he said, "Prime Minister, you've gone too far. You don't want to step forward, but let me take the blame."

Lu Xun Huan shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, this is a great opportunity for you to make a contribution. I'm giving it to you. You shouldn't be dissatisfied with me."

The Eighth Prince snorted coldly, "Hmph, I'm telling you, if someone plots rebellion in the palace, you must deal with them according to the law. That's your duty, and don't even think about dragging me down with you."

Lu Xun Huan said, "Just now I said I didn't want to affect my mentor's reputation, but that was only one of the reasons."

"Secondly, if I intervene and help the Crown Prince, the future tyrant, the people scolding me would be a minor matter. Those treasure merchants I instigated to come to Yingzhou City would probably have to bear the brunt of the consequences on my behalf."

The Eighth Prince rolled his eyes and said, "Prime Minister Lu, you are in a position to govern. That is your duty. Don't even think about escaping it."

Lu Xun Huan said, "I'm not trying to escape. Considering the future fate of the treasure merchants and the reputation of my mentor, I can't show up in person."

"Your Majesty, this matter is not up to you. You have to do it whether you want to or not."

The Eighth Prince's eyes widened, and he stood up suddenly: "Lu Suifeng, who do you think you are? Can you arrange things for me?"

Lu Xun Huan gestured, "Your Highness, don't get excited. Sit down and I'll tell you something. After you listen, think about it again."

The Eighth Prince sat down and stared at Lu Xunhuan with sparkling eyes: "Go ahead."

Lu Xun Huan said, "Your Majesty, I helped you before, have you forgotten?"

The Eighth Prince frowned: "Have you ever helped me? I've almost helped you."

"You borrowed my Cavalry Battalion to eliminate the enemy. The subordinate general reported this to this prince, and this prince agreed without a second thought. Do you understand?"

Lu Xun Huan nodded: "I understand, thank you, Your Highness. But Your Highness, His Majesty suddenly issued an order for many concubines to return home to visit their families. I am helping Your Highness."

The Eighth Prince's expression changed: "What... do you mean?"

Lu Xun Huan sighed and said, "Well, to be honest with you, His Majesty can let everyone go home to visit their families, but my suggestion..."

The Eighth Prince picked up his teacup and said, "Please explain in more detail. If you are being so vague, I won't understand you."

Lu Xun Huan said, "One night, Princess Mier took me to visit Concubine Huan. We arrived too late and the palace gates were already closed."

"After I sent Princess Mi'er back to Chuxiu Palace, I went to Ming Dexi's place, hoping to stay overnight. Who knew that Concubine Jin would come looking for Ming Dexi..."

The Eighth Prince's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

Lu Xun Huan smiled slightly: "Your Highness, don't be nervous. I saved Concubine Jin, which means I have also committed the crime of deceiving the emperor. We are in the same boat."

The Eighth Prince put down his teacup and said, "Prime Minister Lu, you are a disciple of the sage, could you please not be so mean?"

Lu Xun Huan said, "Your Highness, I'm going to tell you the truth. Ever since I came to Yingzhou City, I've grown tired of the Crown Prince's attitude towards me and wanted to leave."

"But I have persevered until now, grateful for your kindness."

"As someone who is about to leave, I will not get involved in some matters. When you have finished all your affairs, I will leave Yingzhou City and return to guard my teacher and fulfill my filial duty."

The Eighth Prince asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will get angry and destroy your treasure merchant when you leave?"

Lu Xun Huan took a sip of tea and said, "Your Majesty is highly respected. How could he possibly make things difficult for innocent people?"

He put down his teacup and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. As long as the treasure merchants are fine, I will keep the matter of Concubine Jin to myself for the rest of my life."

"Okay, Your Majesty, now that we have reached an agreement, let's discuss how to proceed."

"In the future, Your Majesty will surely be the most important minister in Southern Liang, with immense power over the government and the country."