You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?
Chapter 60 – Gan Lin's Lan Ling Life

"Are you afraid that things won't be peaceful?"

That's for sure not going to be peaceful!

Although the gossip about Luo Yan happened many years ago, human beings tend to remember the most memorable gossips, and there will always be someone who remembers them no matter how much time has passed.

Ying Wuji smiled, "Thank you for your concern, Brother Zhao, but I think I have a strategy."

"Oh?"

Zhao Ning couldn't help but take another look at him, "Brother Ying, what strategy do you have? Can you tell me?"

Ying Wuji looked her up and down, weighing whether the person in front of him had the potential to become an ally.

He could now almost confirm that Zhao Ling in front of him should be the elder sister or younger sister of Crown Prince Zhao Ning, because the Prince Pingling was an only child born out of wedlock, and anyone who shared the same emotions as Zhao Ling must be a princess who shared weal and woe with Zhao Ning.

Now that Zhao Ning has been the regent for several years, his political achievements are quite outstanding, and the position of Crown Prince should be stable.

However, the court of Kingdom Li is very chaotic, and many key positions, such as the Nine Ministers, have been divided by the two surnames of Wei and Han. Recently, many policies to regain power have been proposed by the previous Li Kings, but they have had little effect. It is not surprising that she was so excited when she heard about the "Imperial Examination System."

The basis of the Imperial Examination System is that a large number of civilian scholars receive education, and at this stage, printing technology is needed to reduce the cost of education on a large scale.

This also explains why Zhao Ling came to him, with the intention of making friends. All the logic is clear.

But the key problem has not been solved yet. Is this potential ally reliable or not?

Damn it!

Ying Wuji just wanted to slap himself. Now he has internal and external troubles, he is being watched by the nobles of Kingdom Li in business, he is backed by Ying Wuque in secret, and the Tigers of My Sect are also watching him.

He is so poor that he is hungry and his intestines are rumbling. Even if he has worms in his stomach, he has to cry and crawl out. He is actually considering whether the Crown Prince of Kingdom Li is reliable or not?

Who cares what he is planning? The opportunity to freeload is right in front of him. Isn't it like talking if he doesn't freeload?

He can always tear his face and run away after that. After all, things can't get any worse.

He rubbed his face and forced a sad smile, "It's called a strategy, but it's just a helpless move. Since Brother Zhao wants to hear it, I'll tell you. Come, let's go to the back hall."

As he spoke, he led Zhao Ning to the back hall of the New Shangmo Bookstore.

The New Shangmo Bookstore has a good location and decent interior decoration. The two of them sat cross-legged on either side of the tea table, looking like they were discussing business.

Zhao Ning said with great interest, "Brother Ying, you have internal and external troubles recently, but you dare to provoke anyone. I really admire you!"

Ying Wuji sneered, "Barefoot people are not afraid of those who wear shoes. It's precisely because of my internal and external troubles that I dare to provoke anyone!"

"Oh? I'd like to hear more!""In fact, my strategy is far from being a wonderful plan. Brother Zhao, why don't you take a look at this?"

Ying Wuji got up and took a book, handing it to Zhao Ning.

Zhao Ning subconsciously read it out loud, "The Third Volume of Strange Tales of Mountains and Seas? No, it's Shan Hui Gui Tan, written by Lan Ling Sheng..."

She immediately understood what Ying Wuji was trying to do. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, but she didn't say much. She just opened the book and silently started reading.

Soon, her eyebrows relaxed, and her eyes occasionally sparkled. In no time, she finished reading the first story and closed the book, showing no intention of continuing to read further.

She looked at Ying Wuji and sighed softly, "Brother Ying has such talent, but he has to pretend to be someone else. Don't you feel wronged?"

As a prince, most of her energy was devoted to studying classics, but because she lived in the palace for a long time, she had some spare time to read some leisure books. Her appreciation skills were quite sharp, and she could tell that Ying Wuji's book was one level higher than the real Shan Hui Gui Tan.

Ying Wuji put on a sad expression and waved his hand, "If being wronged can keep me alive, who wouldn't want to be wronged?"

"Well..."

Zhao Ning couldn't help but feel sympathetic, "So, Brother Ying risked using the 'Beheading the Beauty' plan just to attract customers and eventually sell Shan Hui Gui Tan?"

Ying Wuji's lips curled up slightly, "Of course not! If I just wanted to attract customers, I have many other plays!"

"Oh? Then what are you doing?"

"Scamming!"

"Scamming?"

Zhao Ning's eyes lit up, feeling that it was getting more and more interesting.

Ying Wuji nodded, "Yes! It's a scam. Luo Xiang's incident caused a big stir back then. Luo Xiang has always cherished his own face, and he probably wouldn't allow the spread of 'Beheading the Beauty.' However, we have already posted our promotional pages for 'Beheading the Beauty' all over Jiangcheng. We should be able to sell many books tonight, and it's safe to say that everyone in Jiangcheng will know about our Shang Mo Bookstore. If Luo Xiang really seals 'Beheading the Beauty,' it will cause a big uproar in Jiangcheng, and then everyone will know about us. I'm not afraid of Luo Xiang sealing it now. I'm afraid he won't seal it!"

Zhao Ning was shocked, "Aren't you afraid that Luo Xiang will directly seal your Shang Mo Bookstore?"

Ying Wuji laughed, "Now that the two countries of Qianli and Li have a good relationship on the surface, I'm just a fallen nobleman. I'm not someone they can't step on, but stepping on me won't bring any benefits. Instead, it will cause a lot of trouble. Moreover, our Shang Mo Bookstore's new store is using the gold medal given by the Li King. If Luo Xiang seals the bookstore, he can't afford the consequences!"Zhao Ning: "......"

Sss...

This is not just a case of being barefoot and unafraid of wearing shoes. He just took off all his clothes when his feet were just bare and ran around the street with his butt naked. If someone looks at him, their eyes will be pierced.

Ying Wuji's behavior is indeed a bit reckless, but he managed to make everything work out, which is quite clever.

Zhao Ning chuckled: "But aren't you afraid of really making Luo Xiang angry and closing down the 'Shangmo Bookstore'?"

"It shouldn't happen..."

"There's something Ying Xiong may not know."

"What's the matter?"

"When Luo Xiang's wife died, he immediately wanted to bring his wife and daughter back to the Minister's Mansion. However, he was stopped by Wei's nephew and accused of pretending to be affectionate and unworthy of being a husband in front of Wei's family. As a result, Luo Xiang dislocated all his joints in front of Wei's family and had to rest in bed for a month before he could recover."

"This..."

Zhao Ning smiled meaningfully: "Although Luo Xiang is devoted to power, it does not mean that he is not deeply in love. If you really make him angry, he may be able to close down the bookstore. Moreover, the bookstore is under the name of Hua Chao, and it has nothing to do with Kingdom Qian on the surface."

"This..."

Ying Wuji finally felt a little annoyed. Even if everyone knows that the bookstore belongs to him, the real boss behind the scenes is Hua Chao. If Luo Yan catches onto this point, it can indeed avoid many diplomatic problems.

It's a bit troublesome...

Zhao Ning couldn't help but smile, took out a jade pendant from his waist, and handed it over: "If things really get that far, this jade pendant may be able to help Ying Xiong. It's late now, I'll take my leave!"

After speaking, he stood up and prepared to leave.

Ying Wuji felt a little happy when he received the jade pendant. He couldn't help but ask: "Is Zhao Xiong only here to help me and then leave?"

Zhao Ning turned his head and smiled back: "Ying Xiong! Although we just met, do you think we will only meet once in your heart?"

Ying Wuji pursed his lips: "That's true! If you miss me someday, come find me for a drink. I don't have any advantages, but when I drink too much, I can't keep any secrets!"

Zhao Ning nodded knowingly and smiled: "Goodbye, Ying Xiong!"

"Goodbye!"

As he watched Zhao Ning leave, Ying Wuji pondered.

Although she is a woman, she represents the prince's intentions and has no intention of hiding her friendship with him. But how much sincerity should he show? He still needs to test the waters.

After all...he is also a prince. Although he is not as good as Ying Wuque now, he will eventually surpass him and become a first-grade spiritual embryo.First, let's observe and see. If it really doesn't work, then consider relying on a woman.

After all, this Zhao Ling... she's pretty, has long legs, and being her husband is not unacceptable.

Pah!

I'm working on my career, why would I want to think about such a dirty thing as relying on a woman?

First, think about how to deal with Luo Yan, that old scum who is easily moved by himself!

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Shang Mo Bookstore.

Inside the store.

Ji Su held a copy of "Shan Hui Strange Tales" in his hand, trembling with anger, and his face had turned red.

"Gan Lin's Lan Ling Life, are you playing this trick on me?"