Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 227 Obtaining the Kantu Map and Persuading Ling Buyi

While the women's side was so harmonious, the atmosphere among the men was similar. After all, this was a birthday banquet, and even those who usually had conflicts would get angry.

After all, the Wan family is in bad shape, and if this makes General Wan unhappy, it's no joke.

Although Ling Buhuo came with a mission today, he was not in a hurry. After all, this kind of thing should be discussed when there are few people.

Time passed slowly, and soon the banquet was over, and everyone stood up to leave. At this time, Princess Yuchang came over holding Shao Shang's hand.

Although people from the Cheng family and Wan family are a little strange, didn't these two people just meet today? Why did the relationship suddenly become so good?

But when the princess came, they naturally had to react, so they all saluted. While they called the princess, Ling Buhuo called her concubine. Everyone present was shocked.

I was very surprised at Ling Buhuo's boldness. At the same time, I also knew why Shao Shang had such a good relationship with the princess. He must have learned something from Ling Buhuo.

No, or maybe it was taught by Ling Buhuo, otherwise how could it be so good?

Princess Yuchang was very happy after hearing Ling Buhuo's words about concubine. She smiled directly and said, "Second brother, my birthday is in a few days. I have already discussed it with concubine Di. I must come then."

"Yes, don't worry, my dear sister, I will definitely be here." Ling Buhuo naturally agreed.

Princess Yuchang left with satisfaction. When Wan Songbai saw this scene, why would he leave? So he simply said, "Okay, all the outsiders are gone, are we the only ones left?"

"I think you guys shouldn't be in a hurry to go back today. How about we get together again?"

When everyone heard this, they naturally agreed, and the women left separately.

Ling Buhuo gave Shao Shang a look before she left, and Shao Shang gave her a reassuring look in return, and the two of them had nothing to say.

After the women left, Wan Songbai took Cheng Shi and Ling Buhuo to the front hall, where they drank tea and chatted slowly.

"Uncle Wan, since everyone here is not an outsider, I have to speak frankly. In fact, I came here today for another purpose, and that is to hope that General Wan can hand over the map of Shu to me." Ling Buhuo As he spoke, he directly stated his purpose.

"What? A map of the territory of Shu? Zichen, I have heard of this map, but it is not in my hands? How can I give it to you?" Wan Songbai said

"Uncle Wan, as I said just now, there were no outsiders present, so I spoke frankly. Since I can say it, it proves that I already know that this picture is in your hands."

"And I also know that this picture is hidden in your old lady's room. Do you want me to continue? Uncle Wan, no matter what my relationship is with the Cheng family, we are related by marriage."

"And you are an ally of the Cheng family. Without you, the Cheng family would not be what it is today. Naturally, I would not be able to marry such a good wife, so I am telling you frankly today."

"Uncle Wan, I don't want this picture, my elder brother wants it. If I can't get it, he will come and get it himself. Then he won't be as easy to talk to as me." Ling Buhuo said directly.

After hearing this, Wan Songbai's expression was gloomy and he remained silent. Cheng Shi, who was standing by him, was dumbfounded. Didn't they have a good conversation just now? Why did it suddenly take a turn for the worse?

But he also knew that this was not something he could interrupt, so he just kept silent.

Ling Buhuo saw that Wan Songbai was already thinking about it, so he didn't rush him, but just waited slowly. At the same time, the atmosphere on Shaoshang's side was also a bit bad.

"Niao Niao, tell me, was it Ling Zichen who asked you to address the princess like this?" Xiao Yuanyi said

"Yes, grandma, is there any problem with this?" Shaoshang said

"What question? What questions did you ask me? Do you know that if you are taking advantage of the situation, if the marriage between the two families ends up failing, you will be targeted."

"Although I have let you pass today, the Ling family will not be able to decide on Ling Buyi's marriage in the future. If Ling Buyi had intended it, could he have waited until now?" Xiao Yuanyi asked anxiously

"I know, but I can only do this. Mom, sometimes you can pass one level at a time. You don't have to think about everything so far."

"I only know that if I don't eat this meal, I might die. As for what the consequences will be after eating it? That's not something I should consider right now." Shaoshang said

After hearing this, Xiao Yuanyi didn't know how to speak for a moment. Of course she understood her daughter's words, and she did not agree with her daughter's thoughts.

But she couldn't speak because she didn't know how to speak. It could be said that her daughter's short-sightedness was caused by her. If this happened in the past, she would have punished her directly.

But it can't be done now. What happened to the Ge family last time is still vivid in my mind. If it happened again today, Sisheng would probably die.

This was absolutely unacceptable to her, and the atmosphere between mother and daughter fell into calm for a while.

At the same time, Wan Songbai finally spoke, "Zi Chen, can you tell me what you want this picture for?"

"Uncle Wan, there may be a big move in Shu. When I was investigating the case of arms reselling a few days ago, I accidentally discovered that the Xiao family's arms were kept only for themselves."

"The rest were sold to Shu, which means that Shu has second thoughts. In fact, my eldest brother has already informed your majesty, but your majesty still doesn't want to believe it."

"We even plan to patrol the west. The purpose is to attack Shu and not force him to take action. But this person with evil intentions will definitely think that His Majesty is going to deal with them."

"Sichuan will definitely be in a hurry, so it must be arranged in advance. If you want to arrange it properly, Shu must be on the map." Ling Buhuo said with a solemn expression.

"What? The matter is so big? Did I think before? That's all. Zichen, wait a moment. I'll get the picture for you." Wan Songbai was confused after hearing this.

He just thought it was His Majesty who heard about the treasure hidden in the map of Shu, so he was so anxious to find this map. Unexpectedly, it was because Shu was about to rebel?

How dare he delay? After going to his mother's room, he didn't even bother to explain it to his mother in detail. He picked up the box containing the map of Shu and walked out.

He quickly returned to the front hall, put the box on the table and said, "Zi Chen, this is the map of Shu you want. Come and take a look?"

Ling Buhuo was not polite after hearing this. He stood up and stepped forward. Then he slowly looked at it. After confirming that it was true, he said directly, "In that case, thank you Uncle Wan."

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. I would like to thank you more. If it weren't for you, Zichen, I would have almost gotten into trouble. Dear brother, you have found a good son-in-law." Wan Songbai said

"Ah? Yes, yes, good son-in-law, good son-in-law." Cheng Shi naturally echoed, "Okay, Uncle Wan, it's getting late. My eldest brother is in a hurry, so I'll take my leave now." Now that I have everything in hand, he naturally won’t stay with me for long.

After hearing this, Wan Songbai naturally wouldn't let him stay. After all, although Ling Buhuo saved him once, he still felt a little uncomfortable.

At this time, Shaoshang on the other side didn't want to argue with his mother anymore, so he said directly, "Mom, I don't want to say anything else. I'm living a good life now. You don't have to worry."

After saying that, Shaoshang stood up and left. Xiao Yuanyi looked at her daughter's leaving figure and didn't know what to do for a moment. Did she do something wrong again?

Shao Shang had just come out and happened to meet Ling Buhuo. Ling Buhuo stepped forward and glanced at Shao Shang worriedly. After receiving a reassuring look, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Ling Buhuo stepped forward and took Shao Shang's hand, and then left the Wan family directly. On the carriage back, Shao Shang asked, "How are you, husband? Is everything going well for you?"

"Don't worry, madam, it went very smoothly. We have obtained the Sichuan map. What about you? My mother-in-law is not making things difficult for you, is she?" Ling Buhuo asked in return.

"No, my mother just felt that I was short-sighted this time. She was worried that if the marriage between our two families failed in the future, the princess would cause trouble for me. She didn't say anything else." Shaoshang said

"Well, don't talk about it yet. This is really a problem, but you don't have to worry. I will go to my eldest brother's place later and I will talk to him about this problem." Ling Buhuo said

"Ah? Do you really want to say that? Is it really okay? In fact, you don't have to." Shaoshang said worriedly

"Madam, actually I am not doing this all for you. If my eldest brother can marry Princess Yuchang, it will be of great benefit to our family."

"And the reason why my eldest brother disagrees is because my mother and the old princess of Ruyang are too close, that's why he is so resistant to this marriage."

"Actually, there are some things that just can't be turned around for a while. My eldest brother is a smart man. As long as someone reminds him, he will figure it out." Ling Buhuo said

Shaoshang nodded after hearing this, finally feeling relieved, but what she didn't know was that Ling Buhuo, who said these words, had no confidence at all.

After all, others don't know, but he knows very well that his father and mother are his enemies. If something is really discovered, it will be no joke.

That is to say, he doesn't know yet, that's why Ling Buhuo dared to say this, otherwise it will really not be a joke when the time comes.

After sending Shao Shang back to his mansion, he took the map of Shu directly to his eldest brother's mansion and arrived there not long after.

After entering his eldest brother's study, Ling Buhuo immediately said, "Brother, fortunately, I have fulfilled my destiny. I have retrieved the map of Shu."

After finishing speaking, he slowly stepped forward and placed the box on the table in front of Ling Buyi. Ling Buyi opened the box directly upon seeing this, and then slowly started to read it.

Ling Buhuo did not interrupt, but stood aside quietly and waited. After about a quarter of an hour, Ling Busuo said, "Well, the stuff is correct. You did a good job. Forget about what happened last time."

"Thank you, brother. If there is nothing else, I will go back first." Ling Buhuo said

After saying that, he turned around to leave, but as soon as he turned around, he was stopped.

"Wait a minute, why are you leaving in such a hurry? Did you do something bad?" Ling Busuo asked.

"Ah? No? Why do you ask, brother? What harm can I do?" Ling Buhuo said

"Haha, no? Then how come I heard that you and your bride called Princess Yuchang your concubine at the Wan family birthday banquet? Why. Do you have other brothers besides me?" Ling Buyou asked in return. road

"Well, well, brother, I have no choice but to do this. I have nothing to do, but my wife has never experienced this before, and I have offended a lot of people before."

"I was also afraid that she would be wronged, so I took this step, but don't worry, brother, I have absolutely no other intentions. You must not misunderstand." Ling Buhuo explained.

"Really? Are you serious? Ling Zichen, do you think that because I am trapped in the house, I have become deaf and blind?" Ling Buyi asked

"Ah, no, no, brother, I never meant that. Hey, brother, since we have said this, I might as well tell you the truth."

"Brother, I really don't want to persuade you, but you are indeed a good match for Princess Yuchang. Don't get angry in a hurry. Listen to me slowly."

"Brother, I don't need to say more about how difficult what you have to do is. Your Majesty is kind-hearted and doesn't want to start a war. So if you want to just count on His Majesty in the future, what's wrong?"

"This is the same as when I chose to cooperate with Xiuyuan Hou and the others before. Anyway, brother, you don't have anyone you like, so why are you so persistent?"

"Which heir to a wealthy family in the capital decides on his own marriage? Why do you think you are so resistant?"

"I know you don't want to acknowledge my father, but even in the Huo family, you can't decide on marriage. In fact, you just need to choose what is best for you." Ling Buhuo said

Ling Busuo fell into deep thought after hearing this, yes, what are he insisting on? Even if she does meet her, can he really marry her?

He has a blood feud. If he really married her, wouldn't he be harming her?

Seeing that his eldest brother was deep in thought, Ling Buhuo decided to strike while the iron was hot and add fire.

"Brother, take my wife and I as an example. How much does she love me? No, the person she loves most will always be herself."

"This is determined by her personality. She has only been able to rely on herself since she was a child, so she naturally loves herself the most, and so do I. This has been cultivated since childhood."

"This cannot be changed. It's nothing at ordinary times, but when it comes to critical moments, these things will naturally show up."

"When it doesn't involve myself, I will do my best to protect her, but once it involves myself, it will be like a pair of worn-out shoes. I know this, and she also knows it."

"It is precisely because we all know who we are that we live so well, because we all know each other's taboos that cannot be touched." Ling Buhuo said

After saying this, he stopped talking and waited for his eldest brother's decision. Time passed slowly, and half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.

(End of this chapter)