Chapter 27

"Miss Zheng!" Luo Shixin walked up with great curiosity. She had bid farewell earlier but lingered at the door, clearly waiting for him.

Zheng Liwan whispered softly, "Get in the carriage, I have something to tell the general."

Luo Shixin looked around hesitantly, but then thought, if the young lady isn't concerned, why should he, a grown man, be afraid?

Lifting the curtain, Luo Shixin climbed in.

The interior of the carriage was delicately and beautifully decorated, exuding a faint fragrance. This must be Zheng Liwan's private carriage. The space was not large, with only a long bench at the back, making Luo Shixin feel a bit cramped when he climbed in.

A blush appeared on Zheng Liwan's face, and she moved closer to the edge.

Luo Shixin's heart skipped a beat. He calmed himself and sat down beside her, also moving to the side to avoid being too forward.

This small gesture greatly reassured Zheng Liwan, and she felt a newfound liking for him.

"Miss Zheng, what is it you need?" Luo Shixin turned his head and openly admired her stunning beauty.

Zheng Liwan hesitated for a moment, as if giving herself a pep talk, and shook her delicate fist in the air. "General, are you planning to set a trap for Yin Ashu and strike first?"

Luo Shixin looked at Zheng Liwan in shock. He indeed had such a plan. Given Yin Ashu's despicable nature, he would not let today's offense go unpunished. It was better to set a trap and take him down first. Even if Yin Ashu had Empress Yin De as his backer, he would bring her down too if provoked.

However, Luo Shixin didn't expect his plan to be seen through by this young girl... It was quite a blow!

Seeing that Luo Shixin didn't speak, Zheng Liwan quickly waved her hands. "General Luo, I have no ill intentions. I just want to help you deal with Yin Ashu."

Luo Shixin's gaze swept over Zheng Liwan with a strange look, still not speaking, but his mind was racing, wondering what this little girl was thinking.

Zheng Liwan grew anxious. "My uncle was walking on the street when Yin Ashu, who wasn't paying attention, bumped into him and then hit my uncle. My uncle is the best to me, and I've long wanted to teach Yin Ashu a lesson. I tried to come up with a plan to help my uncle, but my father, who is despicable, told him. Not only did my father not listen to me, but he also scolded me and put me under house arrest. It's so annoying. Just right, General also wants to deal with Yin Ashu. I can be your Zhuge Liang?" She explained the reason, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Luo Shixin was almost incredulous, feeling as if his brain had been drilled a hole by this beautiful young girl, leaving him short of intelligence and unable to think clearly.

To be a Zhuge Liang, this young beauty must have a lot of confidence.

Zheng Liwan pouted in annoyance. "Why don't you say something? Are you also looking down on me like my father? Really, I'll show you what I'm capable of." She waved her delicate fingers proudly. "To deal with Yin Ashu, the key is to create a momentum and make the matter bigger."

Luo Shixin's expression finally changed, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes. This Zheng Liwan really had some ability. He hadn't fully figured out how to deal with Yin Ashu, but he had a general idea, just as Zheng Liwan said. The key to dealing with Yin Ashu was to make the matter bigger. Since Yin Ashu's backer was Empress Yin De, who relied on Emperor Li Yuan's power.

Li Yuan held supreme power. If it were just a minor issue, it would be too easy for him to cover it up. It might even provoke Empress Yin De to retaliate, as it did with Li Shimin in the past. But once the matter became big, it would be impossible to hide. The impeachment by ministers and the attention of scholars across the land would force Li Yuan to handle it fairly, unless he wanted to be a despised tyrant. As a founding emperor, Li Yuan valued his reputation.

"General, you think the same, right?" Zheng Liwan saw Luo Shixin's expression and knew she was right. If he couldn't even think of the key to creating momentum, dealing with Yin Ashu would be just empty talk.

Luo Shixin finally took this charming girl seriously, nodding. "Indeed, Yin Ashu is a despicable person, but he has the most powerful backer, the Emperor. The only one who can deal with the Emperor is the Emperor himself. We must use Yin Ashu's arrogance and foolishness to force the Emperor to act against him. However, this momentum must be created subtly. I don't want anyone to see that it's all a setup to force the Emperor's hand, which would be like courting death."

Zheng Liwan nodded vigorously, looking like a hero who shared the same vision. "Do you have a specific plan, General?"

Luo Shixin shook his head. "Not yet. I know nothing about Yin Ashu and can't think of a good plan..." As he said this, his eyes involuntarily glanced at Zheng Liwan, who looked very pleased with herself, her smile radiating confidence.

"Don't you have any ideas?" Luo Shixin asked tentatively.

Zheng Liwan, like a proud peacock, lifted her head. "Of course not. Who do you think I am? Zheng Liwan. How could I not have a brilliant plan?"

Luo Shixin bowed formally. "Then please enlighten me, Miss Zheng."

Zheng Liwan was greatly flattered, nodded, and smiled lightly. "I can't be sure about others, but it's different with the General. Yin Ashu's provocation against the General is truly self-destructive."

"How so?" Luo Shixin no longer looked at this young beauty, though she seemed naive, her mature thoughts and rational views clearly showed she had extraordinary wisdom.

Zheng Liwan said, "Yin Ashu's tactics are limited. It's just about numbers and relying on his power. The General is invincible, and no matter how many henchmen he has, they can't do anything to the General. The General is fierce and doesn't care about his power. His tactics are useless against the General. To deal with the General, he has only two options: first, use the Emperor against the General, and second, use others. The first option seems unlikely. Yin Ashu is foolish but not ignorant; he wouldn't casually bring the Emperor into it. The only option left is to use others. Among his group of friends, the only one who can deal with the General is General Feng De of the Left Weiwei, who is responsible for the eastern guard of the imperial city, which includes Yongxing Fang. My suggestion is to spread the word about the General's beating of Yin Ashu in the areas where he is active, to anger him and pressure Feng De. The General should be cautious and not give Feng De any chance. Until, by accident, a flaw is revealed, Yin Ashu and Feng De will naturally take the bait like fish. As a Left Weiwei General, once Feng De is involved, the matter will be too big for the Emperor to cover up."

PS: Brothers, you're really awesome. We're unexpectedly in seventh place, just one step away from sixth. Let's push a bit more and surge ahead.

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