Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao went out hand in hand, but Xu Qingchen walked at the end. He walked a few steps outside and stopped again, looking back at Princess Anxi.

Princess Anxi asked, "What else does Qingchen have to say?" Xu Qingchen glanced at Pua who was standing behind Princess Anxi. Princess Anxi pursed her lips and smiled, "Pua is her own person, so Qingchen just says whatever she wants." After this night, Princess Anxi and her newlyweds obviously had more trust and closeness. Xu Qingchen was not polite and asked, "What are the princess' plans to find the Princess Nanzhao?"

"Plan?" Princess Anxi was puzzled.

Xu Qingchen said carefully: "After tonight's incident, the princess will have a grudge against the princess no matter what. Has the princess not considered the future? Will the princess interfere in saving Shu Manlin after the king comes out, and even build a second and third Shu Manlin?"

Princess Anxi looked a little dim, and she lowered her eyes and said, "He is my father." Xu Qingchen said calmly, "I didn't let you do anything to the King of Nanzhao." Princess Anxi was a little ashamed, looked at Xu Qingchen and smiled bitterly, and admitted generously, "It's me who wants to do something to the King of Father. Qingchen... I have really had enough of these years... Can you help me?"

Looking at the tired Princess Anxi sitting on the steps, Xu Qingchen sighed lightly and said lightly: "The King of Nanzhao was frightened and seriously ill, and was unable to preside over the government. Since Princess Anxi has been married, she can ascend the throne as king, right?"

Princess Anxi was stunned. Although she had thought about weakening her father's rights, she did not think about becoming the King of Nanzhao before her father passed away.

Xu Qingchen looked at her calmly and said, "You and I have been together for so many years, and we have often discussed the way to govern the country..." Princess Anxi nodded and said, "Yes, I have benefited a lot from my friends with Qingchen over the years."

Xu Qingchen said: "I have taught you the way to govern the world and control people, but I have never taught you the way to be a king. Anxi, this is the last time I taught you. Do you know why you have been suppressed by Shu Manlin every year? Just because you lack the word ruthless. The emperor is the way of loneliness, power, strategy, and decision-making. What you lack the most is cruelty. Since ancient times, the emperor is ruthless and the royal family has no flesh and blood. Every time your mercy is your return from the enemy. You are cruel enough to yourself, so you can endure any hardship, but you are too kind to the people around you. Anxi, when can you truly handle the relationship with the people around you well, you will become a qualified king." After saying that, Xu Qingchen stopped stopping and walked out the door.

Princess Anxi suddenly asked, "So what about King Ding? Everyone in the world knows that King Ding loves the princess very much and trusts Xu too much. Does Qingchen think King Ding is a qualified king?"

Xu Qingchen looked back at him and smiled indifferently, "There is no more suitable king in the world than King Ding. There is another condition for the king, that is, he must learn to make choices. King Ding knows what he wants and should do, so I never worry about him. Anxi... King Nanzhao, take care of him."

Looking at Xu Qingchen turning around without any nostalgia, Princess Anxi faced the empty hall and felt a chill in her heart. She couldn't help but hold her knees and lower her head and left tears silently. Crystal tears fell on her knees and soon wet the white clothes. Pua walked to Princess Anxi and squatted down, and looked at the woman crying silently with her knees on the ground. She raised her hand a little clumsy and patted Princess Anxi and said softly: "Xi'er, I'll accompany you."

Princess Anxi raised her head and stared at his hard face in a daze. Finally, she couldn't help but approach his arms, and the sob and crying echoed in the hall.

When Xu Qingchen walked out of the palace, the sky was already light. There were drunk people wandering in groups of three or three in the square in front of the palace and not going home. A breeze blew, and Xu Qingchen breathed a long sigh at the sinking moon.

"What's wrong with Mr. Qingchen like this? He looked sad?" A smiley voice came from behind.

Qingchen frowned unhappily, what does it mean to look sad? He came to his senses and saw Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao standing behind him looking at him. The difference is that Ye Li was worried while Mo Xiuyao was teasing and gloating. Xu Qingchen said lightly: "I thought you had gone back to the inn to rest a long time ago. Are you still tired this day and one night?"

Ye Li whispered: "We were a little worried when we saw our elder brother behind. Although it was okay, we would go back together to rest assured when we were in chaos last night."

Seeing Ye Li's worried eyes, Xu Qingchen felt warm. What he said to Princess Anxi just now was not just to guide her as the king or how to deal with the future. He also told her that their former friendship has become the past.

Even though she also has Nanzhao, the identities of the King of Nanzhao and the Princess of the King are completely different. After Princess Anxi ascended the throne, Nanzhao became a responsibility she could never get rid of, and there could no longer be a simple friendship between them. Xu Qingchen did not have many friends, but he was more like a relationship with Princess Anxi. Although he is pleased with Princess Anxi, he inevitably feels lost because he will lose a close friend.

"Well, let's go back together." Xu Qingchen smiled faintly. He said to Mo Xiuyao as he walked: "We may need some more days before we can set off and return to the northwest."

Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and said, "Why is this?" Xu Qingchen said, "Assisting the throne ceremony of Princess Anxi." Mo Xiuyao raised his sword eyebrows and couldn't help but praise, "Young Master Qingchen is a good method. I am a little tired of seeing the King of Nanzhao. It would be good to replace a Princess Anxi." He was sure that Princess Anxi had not yet ascended the throne before they left, so it must be Xu Qingchen who stayed behind and said something to Princess Anxi. And these can only be said by Xu Qingchen. Although anyone can say these, they will only be regarded as ulterior motives by Princess Anxi. The effect will be completely different when Xu Qingchen said it.

Xu Qingchen remained silent. Princess Anxi registration in advance may be a good thing for Princess Anxi, but it may not be a good thing for Nanzhao. If Princess Anxi was kept, Princess Anxi might not have encountered the next incident last night. Although Princess Nanzhao was incompetent, she would still have people and tribes who finally came to justice. Tan Jizhi, who had not yet been brought to justice, would only be afraid of his life if she counterattacked. However, once Princess Anxi ascended the throne, the tribes may not be convinced in a short period of time. At that time, Nanzhao was in a civil turmoil and Xiling would have annexed Nanzhao... Xu Qingchen closed his eyes, and he did not know whether Princess Anxi would hate him in the future. But now... Xiling has been dormant for several years and has long been unbearable. Once he was allowed to unite with the Northern Rong of the Great Chu to aim at the northwest, it would be better to give him the opportunity to test the sword with Nanzhao first, which would also give the northwest more preparation and buffer time.

"Brother..." Ye Li did not think too much about Xu Qingchen. These power struggles have never been her chief. But she could sense Xu Qingchen's depressed mood. Mo Xiuyao looked at Xu Qingchen and said, "Princess Anxi is in the royal family. Unless she voluntarily gives up, she will never escape these things. Brother really doesn't have to blame herself. Also, thank you." Mo Xiuyao naturally understood Xu Qingchen's considerations and plans, and thanked him in a rare and sincere way. Xu Qingchen smiled faintly and said, "What are you thanking for? Just your own affairs. I live in this world and have your own destiny."

"Let's go, it's time to go back and rest." Xu Qingchen took the lead and left Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li in the direction of the inn.

Ye Li looked at Xu Qingchen's back and frowned, "I always feel something is wrong with my elder brother." Mo Xiuyao held Ye Li's hand and comforted softly: "It's nothing. Princess Anxi will be the king of a country after she ascended the throne. Naturally, it is not convenient to date her again as Prince Qingchen. Besides, Prince Anxi is considered a married person now, and Prince Qingchen always has to avoid suspicion. Without a close friend, no one will be in a good mood. Your elder brother has always been open-minded and will be fine in a few days."

Ye Li nodded and sighed, "I hope. The eldest brother became famous as a young man, and not many people could talk to him."

Mo Xiuyao looked at Xu Qingchen who was walking alone in front of him, a cunning smile flashed in his eyes, and looked at Ye Li and said, "Ali, I said before that we could play around when we return. Now we have to stay and participate in Princess Anxi's throne ceremony, and we have to go back to participate in your military exercise, as if there is not enough time." Ye Li blinked, "What are the plans for the prince?" Ye Li has long known Mo Xiuyao's temperament in recent years, and he would say this clearly because he had a plan in his heart. Mo Xiuyao smiled with satisfaction, lowered his head and kissed Ye Li's lips and said, "Ali, who knows me, we have attended Princess Anxi's wedding. It's better to just do it..."

Ye Li understood that Mo Xiuyao did not plan to participate in the throne ceremony at all, "What do you want?"

Mo Xiuyao said: "It is enough to have your elder brother in the throne ceremony. Who dares to say that the name of Prince Qingchen is not enough? Let's go all the way and walk back to the northwest slowly. Ali said it's okay?" Prince Qingchen is famous all over the world. More importantly, Prince Qingchen represents the Xu family. Behind the Xu family is Prince Ding, and Prince Ding is Prince Ding. Xu Qingchen's participation in Princess Nanzhao's throne ceremony is definitely enough to explain the attitude of the northwest.

Ye Li hesitated for a moment and had to admit that she was a little moved. She has been busy in the northwest for several years, and she has never really been leisurely traveling around.

"Will your brother agree?"

"Of course, your elder brother is definitely worried that he will wait until Princess Anxi ascends the throne before leaving. It is a waste of time for us to stay here."

"Then... OK." Finally, he could not resist the temptation of traveling, so Ye Li had to feel sorry for her elder brother.
Chapter completed!