Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 265 Right Prime Minister Liu Zheng

Upon hearing that the person coming was the Right Prime Minister, Lin Ruyi's face immediately showed a hint of displeasure, that expression was as if he had eaten a sour fruit, and his brows were slightly wrinkled.

The change in her expression naturally caught Shen Yun's attention, so Shen Yun asked, "Ruyi, what's wrong?"

Lin Ruyi did not hide anything, but spoke directly: "The visitor is the right prime minister of this dynasty, who has always been at odds with my father. The right prime minister is insidious and cunning. He will do anything for power and often confronts my father in the court. I don't know what's wrong with him today that he would come to my house in person." Her tone was full of disgust for the right prime minister.

Shen Yun heard this and instantly understood that his father-in-law's enemies were his own enemies. Shen Yun was a reasonable man and had always helped his relatives instead of the righteous. He said with a firm look in his eyes: "If that's the case, then the right prime minister must have bad intentions."

"If someone shows kindness to you without any reason, he is either a traitor or a thief. Although I have never met this right prime minister, I think that when such a bad guest comes to your house, it cannot be good news." Shen Yun frowned and analyzed with a serious expression.

Lin Ruyi nodded, a sly look flashing in her eyes: "I thought so too, Brother Yun, how about we follow and observe secretly?"

"This is not a good idea. If my father-in-law knew about this, would he be angry?" Shen Yun said worriedly.

"Don't worry, I'm here. It's okay. My father loves me the most." Lin Ruyi patted her chest confidently. "Besides, we are just going to take a look. If the right prime minister really has some conspiracy, we can know it in advance and help father deal with it."

Shen Yun thought for a moment and felt that Lin Ruyi's words made sense, so he nodded in agreement. Then, the two of them quietly followed Lin Zhen and walked towards the living room.

In the living room, a middle-aged man and a young man were sitting there. The middle-aged man, Liu Zheng, was wearing a gorgeous purple robe, with delicate cloud patterns embroidered on it, which was radiant and colorful, showing his noble status. However, his face was thin, his cheekbones were high, his eye sockets were deep, and his eyes were deep, but they revealed a hint of cunning and sinisterness, as if he could see through all the conspiracies and tricks. Although his high nose bridge and tightly pursed lips showed his determination, they also revealed a bit of ruthlessness and determination. His hair was combed shiny, but it gave people a feeling of deliberate decoration. The whole person exuded a chilling majesty, like a cunning fox, ready to act at any time.

The young man Liu Xuan was wearing a blue brocade robe, with fluttering sleeves, looking quite chic. He had a handsome face, with a hint of innate pride between his eyebrows. His bright eyes sparkled with intelligence, and his mouth was slightly raised with a faint smile, making it difficult to guess his true thoughts. He was tall and slender, with elegant manners, showing the demeanor of a child from an aristocratic family.

Liu Zheng is the right prime minister of the current court. He is powerful and influential, and competes with Lin Zhen in the court. He is smart and capable, but also cunning and treacherous. He will do anything to achieve his goals. In his eyes, power and interests are above everything else. Anyone can become a tool for him to seek benefits and pave the way for his ambitions.

The young man next to him, Liu Xuan, as Liu Zheng's eldest son, was very smart since childhood and was loved by Liu Zheng. He was well-known among the noble children in the capital. He was not only talented, but also proficient in poetry, songs, music, chess, calligraphy and painting. He was also good at socializing. With his eloquence and charm, he made friends with many powerful children and woven a huge network of interpersonal relationships. His existence made people full of expectations for the future of the Liu family, and also made him the object of envy and jealousy of many noble children.

Liu Zheng had that signature fake smile on his face, which was like a mask, hiding his true thoughts. Seeing Lin Zhen coming in, he quickly stood up, clasped his hands together and said, "Brother Lin, how are you?" There was an elusive look in his eyes, which made people wary.

Lin Zhen also responded with a smile: "Brother Liu, how come you have time to come to my place today?" His smile seemed enthusiastic, but in his slightly narrowed eyes, there was a hint of alienation and defensiveness.

Liu Zheng laughed, and the laughter echoed in the spacious living room. For some reason, it seemed a bit harsh. He said, "I heard that Brother Lin's family had a happy event recently. Brother Lin found a good husband. I brought my son here to congratulate him." Although his words were full of congratulations, his eyes flashed a strange light from time to time, making it difficult to understand his true intentions.

Lin Zhen sneered in his heart. He didn't believe that Liu Zheng came here just to congratulate him. Liu Zheng usually fought with him in the court, neither of them gave in. He must have another conspiracy when he suddenly came to his house. Moreover, Liu Zheng's words revealed a lot of information. Liu Zheng received the news only a few hours after Shen Yun entered the mansion. This speed was really amazing. What does this mean? It means that there are spies planted by the other party in the mansion. Thinking of this, Lin Zhen's eyes turned cold and he was secretly angry. It seems that his methods have been too gentle over the years, so that everyone thinks that he is a kind person who is easy to bully.

But on the surface, Lin Zhen still said politely: "Brother Liu, you are too polite. Please take a seat." He made a gesture of invitation, seemingly warm and thoughtful, but his eyes were always like a sharp sword, staring at Liu Zheng and his son, without a moment's deviation, as if he wanted to see through their thoughts.

Liu Zheng and his son sat down slowly as he was told. Liu Zheng adjusted his sitting posture and continued, "Brother Lin, you and I are both important officials of the court. We should move around more often to enhance our relationship." He had a seemingly cordial smile on his face, but the smile did not reach his eyes. There was a hint of false cordiality in his words, which made people feel disgusted.

Lin Zhen secretly mocked in his heart, this Liu Zheng is really hypocritical, usually tit for tat in the court, but now he said such hypocritical words. But he said: "Brother Liu is right, but I am busy with official duties and various affairs, so I neglected to communicate with Brother Liu." Lin Zhen also had a smile on his face, but there was also a sense of alienation in that smile.

The atmosphere in the living room seemed harmonious, with everyone smiling, but in fact, there was an undercurrent. The air seemed to become heavy, and an invisible contest seemed to be about to unfold. Liu Zheng's eyes occasionally flashed with a calculating light, while Lin Zhen quietly observed the actions of Liu Zheng and his son, secretly alert in his heart. Both sides were testing each other, looking for each other's flaws. This seemingly ordinary meeting was actually full of gunpowder.