Quick Wear: A Newbie Goes to Pet Her Husband

Chapter 173 Prime Minister, I can help you solve your problems and relieve the Queen's worries

When several people were having dinner, the whole room was filled with an eerie silence, as if time had stopped. This silence perfectly illustrates the saying "Don't talk while eating, don't talk while sleeping".

In fact, the reason why Lin Qingyan stopped talking was because she was afraid that Ling Yao would plot against her; and Ling Yao was really thinking about how to play a trick on this stupid Lin Qingyan.

As for the adorable father and son, they were also keenly aware of the undercurrent in the air, so they lowered their heads and ate in silence.

After the meal, before Lin Qingyan got up and left, Ling Yao spoke first, "Come with me to the study." As soon as she finished speaking, she walked out on her own.

Although Ling Yao did not specify the name, Lin Qingyan knew that the other party was calling her. She smiled at Ling Nianxiao, then turned to Xiao Ran and said, "Father-in-law, I will go first, let Nianxiao accompany you for a while." After getting Xiao Ran's nod, Lin Qingyan strode away.

As soon as she entered the study, Lin Qingyan closed the door and heard Ling Yao's stern voice: "Kneel down!"

Faced with such an order, Lin Qingyan was neither angry nor asked the reason, but knelt down with a smile on her face. Ling Yao's punch seemed to hit a ball of cotton. Not only did she fail to vent her anger, but her anger was stuck in her throat, which was very uncomfortable.

"Mother-in-law, please calm down. Qingyan's behavior in the carriage was completely unintentional. I did not mean to neglect you intentionally. Please have a cup of tea first to calm your anger." Lin Qingyan stood up while speaking, gracefully picked up the hot tea that the maid had just brought, and respectfully handed it to Ling Yao with both hands.

After hearing these soothing words, Ling Yao's anger gradually dissipated. She took the teacup and took a sip.

"Mother-in-law, I wonder if the Queen has any compliments for keeping you here?" Lin Qingyan stood at one side, with a flattering smile on her face, and asked cautiously.

When Ling Yao heard this, she almost laughed out loud in anger: "How dare you embarrass the Queen in public? You are so audacious! The Queen didn't bother with you because you successfully developed fine salt. You are lucky that she didn't punish you with dozens of slaps. You still want to be praised? It's just a foolish dream!"

"Mother-in-law, actually, it's not like that. With such tender and adorable buttocks of mine, how could the Queen bear to touch me? As for the praise, I firmly believe that the admiration in Her Majesty's eyes is not false, and don't you also appreciate your son-in-law? Hehe." Lin Qingyan said shamelessly with a confident smile on her face.

After she saw through her thoughts, Ling Yao was not angry, nor did she feel awkward: "Indeed, Her Majesty the Queen and I praised you heavily in front of Li Qingyu and Li Feng in the hall."

"Haha, that's good. That guy Li Qingyu is not worth mentioning at all. The most important thing is to praise me in front of Li Feng!" Lin Qingyan smiled with relief.

"Oh? Why do you say that?" There was a hint of amusement in Ling Yao's eyes.

"Mother-in-law, why are you still asking this question? This is all because of you! You almost let someone poach me while I was out making salt! Fortunately, Nian Xiao is not the kind of person with weak will." Lin Qingyan said with some complaint.

Hearing Lin Qingyan say this, Ling Yao showed a bit of embarrassment on her face: "Ahem... this matter is indeed my fault."

Since there is no way to punish this smooth-talking girl, let her leave first.

Lin Qingyan kept staring at Ling Yao, watching her frown even when she was joking with her. The worry seemed to be deeply engraved between her brows, making it impossible to ignore. She couldn't help but want to share her worries and help her solve her problems.

"Mother-in-law, perhaps I can solve your problem." Lin Qingyan said softly, her tone firm and confident.

When Ling Yao heard this, she turned around abruptly, her eyes piercing Lin Qingyan like ice cones. The relaxed and cheerful atmosphere just now disappeared in an instant.

There was a hint of astonishment and disbelief in her eyes. "What do you know?" Her voice was cold and sharp, as if carrying a warning.

What the Queen discussed with her was a major event concerning the entire country. Although she had developed the fine salt that shocked everyone, it did not mean that she could participate in anything at will.

The importance and seriousness of these matters far exceed the imagination of ordinary people. Even as her son-in-law, he cannot easily get involved in them.

"Mother-in-law, it was Qingyan who guessed it. Everyone in the hall has left the court, leaving only General Li Feng who is guarding the southern part and Li Qingyu who is in charge of the key to the treasury money box. It is not difficult to see that something big is going to happen."

When Ling Yao heard this, she understood. It was her intention to make a scene in the hall today. Why did she make a scene today instead of tomorrow or yesterday? She was probably trying to show off in front of the Queen.

As she expected, the fine salt was indeed praised by the empress. Perhaps, the imperial merchant she mentioned was not her ultimate goal. Thinking of this, Ling Yao's eyes flickered: "Go on."

"The southern part of our country is connected to the neighboring country's Wudao Island, and I made salt there. On the way back from there, I encountered a group of people chasing a man. That man was the prince of the neighboring country, Helian Ye. Those who were chasing him kept saying, "Kill you, and the task of devouring Jinguo Land will fall on my master."

Hearing this, Ling Yao remained expressionless, but was shocked in her heart. As the prime minister, she knew that a war was imminent.

"Whether this was said deliberately to Helian Ye to make him suspicious of the other princes, or whether it was said sincerely, the useful information I extracted is that a war is imminent and our country cannot afford to retreat."

After Lin Qingyan finished speaking, she walked to Ling Yao with a serious expression, bowed her head, knelt on one knee, and clasped her hands together: "Prime Minister, Qingyan can help you solve your problems and relieve the Queen's urgent needs."

Hearing the change in her address, Ling Yao knew her determination this time. She was shocked. She didn't expect that this woman would have such a big change. Was she hiding her innocence as she used to or was she really suffering from a split personality as she said?

"Tell me first, what are my difficulties and what are the Queen's worries?" Ling Yao asked the two questions in a calm tone.

Lin Qingyan lowered her head with a slight smile on her lips. She was worthy of being the prime minister of a country. Even at this time, he was still setting a trap for her. It seemed like two different problems, but in fact, her difficulties were also the worries of the Queen!