Stand-in eunuch: I pamper the harem for the emperor

Chapter 171 The rain is coming
It's just that Concubine Yi has a close relationship with him, and he really can't bear their mother and son to be harmed.

However, if Yu Wenji's people break into the palace, Concubine Yi and her son will definitely be the first to be eliminated.

Lu Hao thought about reaping the benefits, but someone secretly had the same idea, and there were many people there.

The seemingly peaceful imperial city and the seemingly silent palace conceal a strong murderous aura that makes people breathless.

The Empress Dowager seemed to have noticed something, and secretly ordered Shangguan Cheng, the commander of the Imperial Guard, to be ready to arrest Yu Wenji and Yu Qian at any time.

When he woke up, Lu Hao felt refreshed and energetic. He even had some fun with Ruyan Rushuang before getting up and heading to the Supervision Department.

The cooperation with Tianyin Pavilion in the past two days has been on the right track.

Gunpowder was sent from the Ministry of Internal Affairs to the newly-built workshop of the Supervision Department, phosphate rock was sent from Tianyin Pavilion, and kraft paper was added as a varnish for the box, and the assembly of the matches was basically completed.

Why is it said to be assembled?Because there is no automated production line, we can only rely on manual production, which increases the speed and cost a lot.

However, with mass production, as workers become more and more skilled, the cost will come down in the future.

After the first batch of matches was assembled, they were immediately sent to Tianyin Pavilion for distribution.

This new type of ignition and cigarette lighting device is quick to start a fire and easy to carry, which immediately attracted people to rush to buy it.

The original market price was doubled by Tianyin Pavilion, and profits showed a straight rise.

Since Situ Tianyin said goodbye to Lu Hao last time, she found that after not seeing him for a few days, she was still missing him.

Of course, the thoughts here are not mixed with personal emotions, but she purely wants to find Lu Hao to cooperate with her to build a money-making project such as a store.

After Lu Hao came to the Supervision Department, he reviewed today's intelligence.

The first one is from Hangu Pass.

Chen Lin led the army to set off, but the march was slow, and the vanguard army was still resting on the border, with no intention of attacking Xixia.

Although the princesses sent by Jin and Shu were canonized as virtuous concubines and virtuous concubines, as the emperor became seriously ill, the empress dowager did not allow the concubines to disturb the emperor's rest.

Therefore, Concubine De and Concubine Shu could not even see the emperor, so how could they urge Chen Lin to speed up his march and support the two countries?
Although Chen Lin only set off with a large army, the reputation of Yu Lin's army for being victorious in every battle still frightened the Xixia Kingdom.

The troops attacking the two countries, which originally surrounded and refused to attack, are now beginning to withdraw their troops.

Jin and Shu also got a chance to survive.

The second one comes from the north.

Liu Mu, the king of Beiyuan, sent [-] troops south to suppress the bandits and clear the land passage between the north and the Central Plains.

The matter of suppressing bandits was just a trivial matter, and it did not attract Lu Hao's attention.

The third copy came from the palace.

A fire broke out in Yiquan Palace in the palace last night. The fire was under control and there were no casualties for the time being.

However, intelligence revealed that the fire was arson and the suspect was not caught.

In a moment, Wu Qingyu came in a hurry.

"Sir, a fire broke out in Concubine Yi's Yiquan Palace last night. It was shown to be arson."

Reported by Wu Qingyu.

"My lord already knows about this matter."

Lu Hao nodded slightly.

"However, after someone came out of the palace last night, he fled directly back to the Prime Minister's Mansion. His subordinates believed that the arson was carried out by someone sent by the Prime Minister."

Wu Qingyu made a bold guess.

"Oh, did our people find that someone entered the Prime Minister's Mansion and didn't come out?"

Lu Hao confirmed.

"Yes, he didn't come out until this morning, but why did the Prime Minister go to Yiquan Palace to set fire to it? Did he want to burn His Highness the Crown Prince to death?"

Wu Qingyu was puzzled.

"Do not rule out this possibility!"

Lu Hao nodded slightly.

"Sir, that man's Qinggong last night was really superb. If it weren't for the secret sentry I sent to exchange information, I wouldn't have known that this man had entered the Prime Minister's Mansion..." Wu Qingyu gave a general summary of what happened last night.

"From this point of view, the Prime Minister is the most suspicious. However, I can tell you that his purpose is not to burn His Highness the Crown Prince to death, but to find out about the Emperor."

Lu Hao remembered the news he overheard before.

"Inquiring about the emperor? Do you need to set a fire?"

Wu Qingyu was still a little puzzled.

"Because Qianyuan Palace has Eunuch Yan, a ninth-grade master, who is in charge. They set the fire just to distract Eunuch Yan so they can sneak in and see the emperor's situation."

Lu Hao explained patiently.

"That's it! It's because my subordinates' espionage work was not done properly."

Wu Qingyu suddenly realized it and felt a little guilty.

"This is not your problem. The palace is really heavily guarded, and people who enter are strictly vetted. You don't dare to send experts in, so naturally you can't get complete information."

Lu Hao comforted with a smile.

"According to reports from those who monitored Yu Wenji, Yu Wenji summoned several generals last night. I don't know what was discussed."

Wu Qingyu talked about Yu Wenji, Minister of the Ministry of War.

"Although I don't know the specific content, it is definitely not a good thing, and I feel that the imperial capital is about to change."

Lu Hao frowned slightly and said worriedly.

"Sir, do they really dare... I always feel that..."

Wu Qingyu hesitated to speak.

"Master Wu, is there any movement over at Dugu Shenyong?"

Lu Hao thought of Mr. Hou.

"Everything is normal here, Lord Marquis. Yesterday, he returned to Yanshan Camp to check the training status of the army."

Wu Qingyu reported back.

"Everything is normal, but it is abnormal. The wind is calm but the wind is not stopping! The storm is coming and the wind is filling the building!"

Lu Hao suddenly sighed, feeling as if he was swaying.

No one can stop the great events that are about to happen in Emperor Yan City of the Great Yan Empire, and there is no way to stop it.

"Sir, is the situation really that bad already? What should we do?"

Wu Qingyu asked.

"It's okay. We won't participate. We will act according to the situation. Therefore, your espionage work must be in place."

Lu Hao warned.

"My subordinate understands!"

Wu Qingyu nodded slightly and left.

At noon, Situ Tianyin from Tianyin Pavilion sent someone to treat Lu Hao to dinner.

He didn't go last time. This time, Lu Hao really couldn't refuse, so he had to go along.

Today's Tianyinfang is not far from the Supervision Department. Of course, this is also to better cooperate with Lu Hao.

The three-story building was luxuriously decorated. Situ Tianyin received Lu Hao in the VIP room on the third floor.

"Master Lu, long time no see, you still look like you!"

Situ Tianyin said with a smile.

Wearing a light pink embroidered pleated pomegranate skirt, it is a bit blurry and prosperous, with auspicious clouds and purple gauze inside, which is looming, giving people a sense of mystery.

Three thousand blue hairs, like a waterfall falling straight down, are set off by exquisite gold hairpins and embellished with broken beads and tassels, making it look elegant and graceful.

On the arm, there is soft gold sand, with faint silver threads, fine workmanship, and indescribable price.

(End of this chapter)