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"How absent-minded? But did something happen at His Highness's place? "

Bai Song poured a bowl of soup for Gu Mingyan and handed it to him.

"No …"

Gu Mingyan shook her head, putting all the messy thoughts behind her. If she were to guess that Xiao Qiran was such a cold-hearted person, then it would be difficult for her to treat him fairly. Naturally, it would not be good for her to advise her grandfather and cousin.

He took two deep breaths and adjusted his mind.

When he opened his eyes again, there was only clarity left in his eyes. Thinking of how Xiao Qiran promised him that he would do it for his reputation, thinking of how courteous he was to him and not take advantage of the situation, he knew that these words were half true and half true.

"His Highness Seventh Prince isn't in a rush for this matter. Perhaps Elder Cousin and Grandfather can give it some more thought." Gu Mingyan lifted his chopsticks, did not reject Wei Bai who stood by the door and listened to all the conversations, and continued: "Giving in to Your Highness might be just a small plan, but if National Duke's Mansion is of no use, and only craftsmen can use it, then it's cheap, and may be ruthlessly abandoned in the future."

Bai Song laughed dryly: You hit the nail on the head.

"The reason why National Duke's Mansion is so hesitant is because the chips in your hands are not enough to exchange for such a large amount of benefits. Gu Mingyan narrated his story slowly, but was unable to eat a mouthful of hot food. "This way, before cooperating, National Duke's Mansion will determine how much they can exchange with each other in terms of strength, which also determines the importance of National Duke's Mansion in the eyes of Your Highness, the Seventh Prince."

His words just now seemed to be an advice to the National Duke's Mansion s, as he hoped that they would succeed and increase their chips.

But the last few words, seemed to be something that Xiao Qiran had said from his point of view.

Bai Song frowned: "Did Your Highness teach you to say those words?"

"If he taught us to do so, we shouldn't have gone straight to the point, and instead, we should have stepped all of you under our feet and used you guys with ease. Only by wearing down their edges and corners can we be trusted."

Gu Mingyan smiled faintly, but this time he took a sip of the soup without worry: "I know that my cousin, grandfather and all my uncles value relationships greatly, but even though I was loyal and devoted to the late emperor, I still cannot win against the changes of the dynasty. Only with sufficient chips and confidence will I be able to stabilize my legs, retreat for a while, and then I will be able to annihilate the entire clan."

Such vicious words.

As he subconsciously thought of this, Bai Song actually felt that this cousin's eyes, at this moment, caused him to tremble with fear.

Putting down the tableware in his hand, Bai Song sighed: "If we do not talk about relationships, His Highness the crown prince would definitely be the best choice."

"If we were to not talk about relationships, the Fourth Prince is the real choice." However, Gu Mingyan shook his head. He had met Fourth Prince Xiao Yiran a few times before, but it was not hard to notice that he had lowered the feeling of his existence. Every time he opened his mouth to speak, he would not get to the main point.

If he could avoid important conversations every time, it could only be said that he did it on purpose.

Wei Bai, who was at the door, was obviously stunned for a moment. When he found out that the girl in front of him might not be the young miss of Prime Minister's Mansion, he immediately went into battle.

At this time, he was bringing up Fourth Prince, who he had met before. Could it be that he was passing on some sort of news …

"You …" Bai Song looked at her in disappointment and then looked at Wei Bai who was outside the door.

It was unknown how many of Seventh Prince's trusted aides listened to him.

However, Gu Mingyan's face did not reveal the slightest hint of panic: "His Highness Fourth Prince has very little wind comments, and very few people are aware of it. He is very humble and polite, as if the Emperor values him a lot, but the ministers do not, if it was me, I would place my bet on him."

"Have you ever seen Fourth Prince?"

Bai Song had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply as he looked at Wei Bai vigilantly.

Sensing Bai Song's movements, Gu Mingyan laughed: "I've only seen it a few times, I don't understand. But, Cousin you don't have to be wary of Wei Bai, he is someone from the Seventh Prince. "

This was precisely the reason why he had to be on guard.

Bai Song could not understand Gu Mingyan, but he heard Gu Mingyan continue: "Fourth Prince is the best choice available, and because of his low profile and actions, he paid the price silently, which actually makes the National Duke's Mansion look for nothing, and now, why not find an opening to break it before cooperating?"

"Where did this hole come from?"

"Since Grandma Xu is the key, then if she isn't here, then do you know where the other craftsmen are?" Gu Mingyan continued to eat, seeing Bai Song lower her eyes in deep thought, she said: "The secrets they seek are indeed important, but is Old Lady Xu that important? "Back then, in order to prevent the secret from getting lost, there were three or four craftsmen. Now, it's only because Lady Xu is still around …"

Finally enlightened, Bai Song raised his head and looked at her: "But what's the use of finding all these craftsmen?"

"A simple man is innocent. The possession of treasure is a crime. It is impossible for a craftsman with great skills to only have this secret." Gu Mingyan smiled lightly: "Similarly, when you possess some secrets or bargaining chips to protect them, National Duke's Mansion will no longer be a useless place, but a sanctuary."

"You're quite ambitious." Bai Song suddenly sneered and said helplessly: "But if we hide so many craftsmen, it will only become the target of public criticism …"

"When you have enough backers, you won't be able to do it. The Seventh Prince's manor has been stolen before, could it be that the Imperial Palace's Treasure Pavilion hasn't been stolen before? If you have the ability to hide secrets for the supreme being, then you naturally have the ability to do so as well. " Gu Mingyan slightly narrowed his eyes. His fingertips caressed the side of the bowl as he invited Wei Bai in for a hot meal, before continuing, "The National Duke's Mansion has been low profile for many years, and have secretly set up a network to gather a lot of information. However, there was no rebellious intent within them.

Gu Mingyan had been thinking about these things for a long time, and now that he had spoken to Bai Song, it was as if he was suddenly enlightened.

Who said that National Duke's Mansion did not have any capital?

When the late emperor cleaned up all the old officials and ministers, it was only because it was a stumbling block, and National Duke's Mansion was only one of the stumbling blocks, it was extremely inconspicuous.

However, the loyalty and cleanliness that were hidden under the eyes of the Son of Heaven was a part of the battle for the throne.

Since they didn't want to be attached to any prince, they naturally didn't have to worry about any faction cheating with the prince.

Bai Song's expression changed slightly, and even Wei Bai, who was at the side, did not take the tableware away, but instead looked at Gu Mingyan indifferently: "Big Miss, your subordinate will tell Your Highness everything that has been said today without missing a word."

"That should be the case, since I let go of His Highness' partner today, I should naturally bear the consequences."

Gu Mingyan nodded seriously, she simply raised her hand to support her face, that deep drowsiness struck once again, she only raised her eyes to look at her cousin: "When does National Duke's Mansion need to rely on others, now Seventh Prince Since Your Highness wants Grandma Xu, whether or not you give it to her, it all depends on you."

"You dare to spout nonsense in my manor." A voice entered his ears from afar, mixed with the sound of a wheelchair. "You're getting more and more capable."