eurekapd Chapter 302 Do things openly if they work, and secretly if they don't.
Chapter 302 Do things openly if they work, and secretly if they don't.
Lin Xi returned with the imperial physician; it was already dark.
One person was full of energy and his face was full of excitement.
One person was listless and looked terrified.
This kind of life was going to continue for another month or so. The thought of it made the imperial physician feel like he had no will to live, and his world had collapsed.
Lin Xi pushed open the door and went in; Dou Weiyi was still sitting by the stove in the courtyard.
Gao Mengli was also sitting by the stove, but Da Niu was afraid that his mother would not be able to sit still, so he carried a stool and sat behind her to support her.
"Mengli, you're not ready yet, why did you get up?"
Seeing Gao Mengli's swaying body, Lin Xi stepped forward with concern, took Gao Mengli's arm, and tried to lead her into the house.
Gao Mengli looked up and pressed down on Lin Xi's hand that was supporting her: "Xi Xi, don't rush, we are discussing something."
Discussing something?
Lin Xi turned his head and glanced at the imperial physician who had followed him in, his face full of fear and trepidation.
“Then I’ll take him to the house of the man with the missing tooth to rest.”
Since this is a discussion, and the imperial physician is the only outsider in the entire courtyard, we can't let him overhear too much.
When the imperial physician saw that Lin Xi wanted to take him out, he was more than happy to oblige.
If you want to live a long life, you should never ask about things you shouldn't know; he knows everything perfectly well.
He quickly nodded to Lin Xi and followed him outside.
The old man ran out as fast as he could.
They dare to say it, but he doesn't dare to listen, as if anyone is happy to hear it.
Seeing Lin Xi leave with her entourage, Gao Mengli turned to look at Dou Zhan, who was fawning over the buck-toothed jade man in the corridor, serving him tea and water.
Then he turned to Dou Weiyi: "My lord, the prefect is the Crown Prince's man. Since you captured the Crown Prince alive, won't he leak the secret?"
Dou Wei raised his eyebrows slightly, picked up the teacup, and gently blew on the floating leaves.
He took a sip before speaking slowly and deliberately: "Prefect? Hmph, he's nothing but a weather vane, always swaying whichever way the wind blows."
Now that the Crown Prince is in our hands, even if he has ulterior motives, he'll have to think twice.
Don't worry, he doesn't have the guts to report this.
After all, if the crown prince of his territory gets into trouble, given the crown prince's vengeful nature, even if he is rescued, he will inevitably be held accountable in the future.
"At that point, not only will his official hat be out of reach, but whether he'll even have his head on his neck will be none of his decision."
Gao Mengli nodded slightly, "One should always be wary of others. My lord, you should make plans as soon as possible."
Dou Weiyi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, and immediately pulled the chair he was sitting on closer to Gao Mengli: "Sister-in-law, do you have a good plan or a good idea?!"
Gao Mengli remained silent for a long while before speaking leisurely: "My lord, I don't know anything about military affairs. I'm just a woman, I only know how to do some business and farm, but..."
At this point, Gao Mengli remembered that her eldest son was behind her, so she turned around and patted Da Niu's head: "Da Niu, you're going to compete next month, so you don't need to do anything here. Go and review your lessons."
Da Niu looked bewildered: "Mom, didn't you say before that I shouldn't read books right after dark, or I'd get 'chicken eye syndrome' and become blind as soon as it gets dark and wouldn't be able to see things clearly?"
Gao Mengli: ……
That makes a lot of sense. Sometimes, you can shut yourself up better by using your own words.
But Da Niu is a man with a keen eye for talent.
He knew that Lord Dou and his mother had gone out to arrest someone, but he never expected that person to be the Crown Prince.
The thought that he had been so focused on passing the imperial examinations, only to end up serving such a person, filled Da Niu with resentment.
Da Niu's eyes dimmed: "Mother... I don't want to take the imperial examinations anymore..."
Gao Mengli was not surprised at all by Da Niu's answer.
A wise man does not stand under a dangerous wall. If Da Niu were in modern times, he would be a righteous child who turns evil.
Gao Mengli felt comforted as she looked at the dejected Da Niu.
“Da Niu, go ahead and take the exam. Do it for no other reason than to benefit the people of this area.”
Once you achieve fame and success, you are not only yourself, but also the parent of the local people; they need you.
After speaking, Gao Mengli gestured to Da Niu and glanced at Dou Weiyi.
Da Niu slapped his forehead, his mind cleared, and he instantly understood.
That's right, life in Pingyao County is a little better because of Lord Dou.
If they were corrupt officials, they would be living in dire straits right now, just like the people of Kyoto.
As long as he takes a spot, I can't guarantee anything else, but the number of corrupt officials will definitely decrease by 1!
Da Niu nodded: "Okay, Mom, then I'll go next door to find Uncle Jiang!"
Gao Mengli patted Da Niu on the back: "Okay, go ahead."
Watching Da Niu's sudden surge of energy, Dou Weiyi was filled with envy.
Kids are wonderful, but other people's kids always seem the best.
Unfortunately, he is now a widow and a childless man, having lost his wife and children.
So he turned his head and glanced at Dou Zhan, who was being looked down upon by the buck-toothed jade in the corridor.
His brother is really lucky; at least he has a son back in his hometown.
Even if he dies now, at least he will have descendants. But if I die, all that will be left is a cup of yellow earth, not a single hair left.
"My lord, my lord? What are you thinking about so intently?"
Gao Mengli called out several times, but Dou Weiyi remained blankly in thought, seemingly lost in thought.
Dou Weiyi snapped out of her daze and quickly waved her hand: "Oh, it's nothing? Where were we?"
Gao Mengli pursed her lips, took a sip of her tea, and said, "I haven't said anything yet, but seeing you so engrossed, I'm trying to summon your spirit first."
Dou Weiyi couldn't help but laugh out loud at Gao Mengli's teasing: "Sister-in-law, you really have a sharp tongue!"
Gao Mengli put down her teacup and then got to the point: "My lord, we need provisions for our uprising. Spring is just around the corner, and I plan to set up experimental fields in the village to increase grain production."
Dou Weiyi was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She then sat up straight, staring in excited astonishment.
They have money, food, weapons, and manpower!
To grow bigger and stronger, to create new glories, to achieve even greater success!
In addition, the absurd behavior in Kyoto has led to a loss of public support.
Dou Weiyi has all the advantages: perfect timing, favorable location, and popular support. If he still fails, he'll really have to eat shit upside down.
"Sister-in-law, just go ahead and do it, go for it, and do it boldly!"
Any need you have, just ask, and I'll do it for you if I can; if I can't, I'll secretly do it for you!
In short, to sum it all up, I can help you with everything!
Dou Weiyi's reaction was exactly as Gao Mengli had predicted.
"Well then, I'll have to trouble you, sir!"
Dou Weiyi quickly waved her hand, her attitude very proper: "No trouble at all, no trouble at all, it's me who's troubling you!"
Take Gao Mengli, for example, that powerful figure. What she did was both beneficial to the people and to others!
It must have been incredibly auspicious that the smoke from the Dou family's ancestral graves was so strong that he was able to meet this dazzling couple at the age when he was full of ambition!
They were each other's mentors and their respective talents!
Seeing that Dou Weiyi was so understanding, Gao Mengli's smile deepened.
She gently straightened her sleeves: "Alright, we can start preparing after the Lantern Festival!"