northernbook Chapter 37 Arranging Spies
Chapter 37 Arranging Spies
Yan Shuqin was sick, her face was pale, and she was lying in bed, her eyes revealing confusion and worry about the future.
Lu Yundi sat beside the bed, holding her hand gently, his eyes full of concern.
"Shuqin, listen to me, the disease can be defeated, you must believe in yourself." Lu Yundi comforted softly.
Yan Shuqin trembled slightly. She knew that Lu Yundi meant well, but the fear in her heart prevented her from completely relaxing. "Madam, can I really get better? I don't want to be a burden to my family."
Lu Yundi gently patted Yan Shuqin's hand and said with a smile: "You will not be a burden to anyone. You are the pride of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion. Moreover, I have a condition. If you can convince your brother Yan Canglan to get good results in the Tongsheng exam, I am willing to treat you personally and guarantee that your illness will be cured."
Yan Shuqin's eyes flashed with surprise. She didn't expect Lu Yundi to put forward such a condition. She hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly: "I'm willing to try, but my brother..."
Lu Yundi saw Yan Shuqin's worry and encouraged her, "I believe your brother, he can definitely do it. Moreover, this is a goal and a motivation. I believe your brother will work hard for you."
Yan Canglan was called to Lu Yundi's room. He saw Yan Shuqin was there too, and immediately understood the whole story. Lu Yundi told him the conditions and the agreement, and Yan Canglan's eyes flashed with determination.
"Madam, I agree to this condition. I will work hard to get good results in the Tongsheng exam and treat my sister's illness." Yan Canglan agreed without hesitation.
Lu Yundi smiled and nodded. She looked at Yan Canglan, her heart filled with relief.
Yan Shuqin was lying on the bed, but she felt complicated. She knew that studying could enlighten her mind and change her fate, but the hardship and pressure of studying made her retreat. She suddenly realized that her stepmother might want to use her to motivate her brother to study.
"Madam, do you want to use me to motivate your brother?" Yan Shuqin asked in a low voice.
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, she did not deny: "Yes, I hope you can be a role model for your brother. But I hope you can understand that studying is for yourself and for your future. Your brother will also work hard for you, you inspire each other."
Yan Shuqin was silent for a moment, and suddenly she felt an unprecedented power surge in her heart. She decided not to be afraid or confused anymore, and she would work hard for her future.
Yan Canglan looked at his sister, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes. He stretched out his hand, shook hands with Lu Yundi and Yan Shuqin, and made an agreement: "Then it's settled. Sister, you have to work hard, we will all support you."
In the main hall of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, Lu Yundi sat at the head of the table, looking dignified, with a hint of unnoticeable expectation in her eyes. She heard the servants' report that a poor scholar wanted to enter the Marquis' Mansion as a teacher, and she couldn't help but feel happy.
This person is exactly what she has been looking for.
Soon, Ji Yunlin came in. He was wearing an old cloth gown, with a handsome face and a firm look in his eyes. Although he lived in poverty, he could not hide his scholarly air. He walked into the main hall, bowed to Lu Yundi, and said in a loud voice: "I am Ji Yunlin, and I am honored to meet you, Madam."
Lu Yundi smiled slightly, motioned for Ji Yunlin to stand up, and then said, "Master Ji, I heard from the servants that you are interested in coming to the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion to serve as a teacher. I wonder if you would like to talk about your ideas?"
Ji Yunlin straightened his clothes and replied, "Madam, I have loved poetry and books since I was young and have been determined to serve the country. However, my family is poor and it is difficult to prepare for the imperial examination. I am delighted to learn that the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion is recruiting teachers. I would like to use this place as a stage to demonstrate what I have learned, which will also help me prepare for the exam."
After listening to this, Lu Yundi nodded and said, "Mr. Ji has great ambitions, which I admire. But you know, being the teacher of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion is not an easy task. You need to teach my son to read, and also deal with various emergencies. Are you confident that you can do it?"
Ji Yunlin smiled slightly and said confidently: "Although I don't have a prominent family background, I have been diligent and studious since I was young, and I am confident that I am capable of being a teacher. I am willing to teach you what I have learned throughout my life and answer your questions."
Lu Yundi's eyes flashed with approval. This was the teacher she needed. She said, "In that case, Master Ji, you will be the teacher of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion from today on. I believe you will be able to do the job."
Ji Yunlin was overjoyed and immediately knelt down and kowtowed: "I obey your command and will live up to your expectations."
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The driver reined in his horse, stopped, turned around and bowed to the commander in the carriage, and asked in a low voice: "Sir, do you want to follow me in?"
The commander in the carriage was silent for a moment, then said calmly: "No need, just wait here."
The driver responded, turned around and returned to the driving position, waiting quietly. He couldn't help but look back at Lu Yundi, and saw that she was patiently teaching Yan Canglan, with a gentle demeanor and decent manners, which made people feel good about her.
The commander in the carriage looked at Lu Yundi's back with a deep gaze, thinking secretly in his heart. It was surprising that Lu Yundi, this unknown concubine's daughter, could teach Yan Canglan.
"Sir, you seem to be very interested in Miss Lu?" the coachman couldn't help asking.
The commander smiled slightly and said, "Yes, I am a little curious about her. She is just a concubine's daughter. Logically, she should not know about the affairs of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion, but she can teach Yan Canglan, which shows that she is not simple."
The driver nodded, agreeing with her. He glanced at Lu Yundi again, secretly sighing in his heart that this Miss Lu was indeed not simple.
"Commander, are you really planning to let spies sneak into the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion?" The coachman pulled the reins, turned around and asked the commander in the carriage.
The curtain of the carriage was slightly lifted, revealing the calm and deep face of the commander. His eyes were deep, as if he could see through people's hearts, and he said lightly: "Yes, the appearance of Lu Yundi made me feel a bit unusual. Not only can she calm Yan Canglan, but she can also change the atmosphere in the mansion in a short period of time, which shows that she is not a simple woman."
The driver nodded, secretly admiring the commander's keen observation. He then asked, "Then how should we arrange the spies? After all, the loyal and brave mansion is heavily guarded, and it is not so easy to sneak in."
The commander smiled slightly, with a sly gleam in his eyes: "Don't worry about this, I already have a complete plan. As long as you tell me, I can arrange for someone to enter the mansion at any time. However, before that, we need to understand Lu Yundi's background first."