Ji Yunkai was not a coquettish person, nor was she a woman who would hold on to something. She always knew how to do what was best for herself. As soon as Xiao Jiuan compromised or backed down, she exposed the matter.
Although she knew in her heart that Xiao Jiuan's inner thoughts were by no means as beautiful as what he said, it was rare for a person to be confused. She didn't need Xiao Jiuan to be really generous and let her interact with Feng Qi. As long as Xiao Jiuan did a good job on the surface, she would
Satisfied.
The cold war between the two ended and they reconciled as before... Although their "results" were not much better, they were still better than before.
At least Nuan Dong and Guards felt that they had gone from winter to spring, and even the yellow grass looked cute.
Among them, the one who felt the deepest impression was Xiao Shaorong.
He originally thought that if he was "caught in adultery" by the prince, he would be beaten alone afterwards, but...
No! No!
Not only did the prince not beat him, he also explained his work to him in a "kind-hearted" manner, which made him feel flattered.
Although the prince once again left everything to him and asked him to pay attention to the reconstruction of the palace, he was still happy.
If the prince didn't beat him, if the prince didn't cool him down, his life couldn't be more perfect.
Xiao Shaorong attributed all this to Ji Yunkai's contribution.
"The princess is really awesome. If you just act coquettishly, the prince will not be angry. I will have to hug the princess's thigh tightly from now on."
If Xiao Shaorong knew that Ji Yunkai was not acting coquettishly at all, and that their prince had given in, he might become even more determined and hold Ji Yunkai's thigh tightly for a hundred years.
Ahem, hugging or not is a secondary matter, the top priority is to finish the accumulated official business.
Seeing three piles of official work on the table, Xiao Shaorong silently wiped away his tears. He didn't have to sleep for the past two days!
After leaving all official duties behind, Xiao Jiuan had some time to spare. After having lunch with Ji Yunkai, Xiao Jiuan returned to the city and entered the palace to tell the emperor about his departure from Beijing.
As the Tibetan king who came to the capital to convey his decree, Xiao Jiuan could not leave the capital without any decree. He needed the emperor's permission to go to Blackstone Mountain.
Of course, Xiao Jiuan was not worried that the emperor would refuse. He had the most reasonable reason. If the emperor dared to say no, he would demolish the palace.
Xiao Jiuan handed over a note in advance. He was going to the palace to see the emperor today. It was impossible for the emperor to give him power. As soon as he arrived at the palace gate, there were eunuchs waiting to greet him.
The emperor had been waiting for Xiao Jiu'an in the imperial study room for a long time, but when Xiao Jiu'an came in, he showed no apology at all. He clasped his hands in a salute and explained his intention.
Every time he saw Xiao Jiu'an saluting him, the emperor felt suffocated in his heart.
This was the man who never knelt down when they saw him, never took him as the emperor seriously, which made people angry, but he couldn't do anything to him.
Hearing Xiao Jiu'an's words, the emperor said with a smile: "Jiu'an is going to Blackstone Mountain? Isn't that bad? The imperial court has never interfered in Jianghu affairs."
"This is not a matter between the imperial court and Jianghu, but between the minister and the demon sect." He, Xiao Jiuan, was slapped in the face, and it was ridiculous for him to want him to let him go.
"I heard that Princess Yanbei's poison has been cured. If it doesn't work, will I send the imperial doctor to have a look?" Feng Qi is the chief disciple of Tianyi Valley. Feng Qi has returned to Feng's family, so Ji Yunkai must be fine.
"The poison has not been cured, and even if it is cured, I will not let go of the demon sect." As for the imperial doctor mentioned by the emperor, Xiao Jiuan pretended not to have heard it.
If those people at Tai Hospital were useful, the emperor would not have needed to wait for Ji Yunkai to come to the rescue.
Well, Xiao Jiuan admitted that he was unhappy every time he mentioned this matter, and if he was unhappy with the emperor, he would never feel better.
"Your Majesty, the King of Southern Xinjiang has been staying in the palace of Yanbei Prince a few days ago. I listen to his wishes and intend to launch an army against Tianqi." Once Southern Xinjiang starts a war against Tianqi, the Emperor will not be able to keep him.
"The imperial power in Southern Xinjiang has changed, and civil strife has begun. It is impossible to fight against Tianqi in a short period of time. Just rest assured, Jiu'an." The emperor's face changed and he said stiffly.
Is Xiao Jiuan threatening him? Threatening him with the King of Southern Xinjiang?
Xiao Jiuan is not afraid. Will he punish Xiao Jiuan for collaborating with the enemy and treason?
"I am worried. The southern border is very ambitious and will not be eradicated for a day. The apocalypse will be restless. I ask the emperor to allow the ministers to return to Yanbei as soon as possible and annihilate the southern border in one fell swoop." It doesn't matter if he is not allowed to go to Black Rock Mountain. He will return to Yanbei.
alright.
When he arrived in Yanbei, the emperor was beyond his reach and could not do anything he wanted to do.
The corner of the emperor's mouth twitched slightly, pretending not to hear: "Jiu'an, when are you going to Blackstone Mountain?" This meant he agreed.
"I am planning to leave tomorrow." He knew that the emperor would not let him go to Yanbei. As long as he said that he wanted to return to Yanbei, the emperor would agree to anything.
"So fast?" He was still thinking, is there any way to delay it?
"The princess's poison cannot wait." It doesn't matter whether the reason is true or false. He came up with a clear reason, but it was just to make everyone look good. If the emperor was not stupid, he would not expose him.
Sure enough, although the emperor felt aggrieved, he finally agreed: "Go early and come back early."
So what if you don’t agree?
Xiao Jiuan's words were threats both inside and outside. If he disagreed, Southern Xinjiang would probably send troops to Yanbei. Then even if he was unwilling, he would still let Xiao Jiuan return to Yanbei, which was something he didn't want to see.
He will let Xiao Jiuan return to Yanbei, but only after he has initially taken control of Yanbei. He did not have this confidence before, but now with the help of Princess Shiqing, the emperor is not worried at all.
As soon as Xiao Jiuan left, Li Yuan, who had been hiding in the dark to protect the emperor, appeared eagerly, knelt before the emperor, and begged: "Your Majesty, please allow me to accompany King Yanbei to the Black Rock Mountain.
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Twenty years ago, the demon sect wiped out his whole family. He was rescued by the late emperor and has been working hard for the royal family. He has no intention and no ability to take revenge. Now...
When the opportunity came, he didn't want to let it go, and he couldn't let it go.
He is old and he does not have the second twenty years to spend.
The emperor sighed secretly. He knew it would be like this, so he didn't want to agree to Xiao Jiu'an going to Blackstone Mountain, but he couldn't do anything about Xiao Jiu'an.
"Have you decided?" From the bottom of his heart, the emperor did not want Li Yuan to leave him. Only with Li Yuan here could he feel at ease, but...
Thinking of his father's confession before his death, the emperor had to endure it no matter how dissatisfied he was.
Father said that people like Li Yuan can never intimidate, they can only show kindness.
Once one day, Li Yuan wants to take revenge, not only can he not stop him, but he can also help him.
"It's decided." He has been waiting for this day for twenty years.
Li Yuan also knew that the emperor was unhappy, so he added: "If I am lucky enough to survive, please ask the emperor to take me in again. If I die in Black Rock Mountain, the emperor will just pretend that I don't exist."
He had never thought about asking the emperor to avenge him. Having followed the two emperors for twenty years, he was very aware of the ruthlessness of the royal family.
Although the two emperors before and after him valued him very much, he knew that this respect was all because of his usefulness and loyalty.
Once he is no longer used by the emperor, there is only death waiting for him.
He is not afraid of death, but before he dies, he must avenge his family... (To be continued)