With the first piece of information, news related to Yanbei came one after another. In just one night, Xiao Jiuan received three batches of news related to Yanbei, each one more unfavorable than the last.
Beichen increased his troops and launched a fierce attack on Yanbei. The struggle for power within the Yanbei army became more serious. Xiao Jiuan's cronies and those who did not believe that Xiao Jiuan was a bloodline of the Xiao family fought to the death.
There are endless rumors that are unfavorable to Xiao Jiu'an, but whether he was kidnapped as a child or poisoned, there is only one conclusion in the end, that is, Xiao Jiu'an was transferred by someone and he is not from the Xiao family in Yanbei.
The most favorable evidence is naturally that Xiao Jiu'an is completely unlike the Xiao family, nor is he similar to Xiao Shiqing, his twin sister. Even Xiao Jiu'an's martial arts skills and methods of leading troops have nothing to do with the Xiao family.
All in all, in a word, all the rumors have only one focus, that is, Xiao Jiuan is not a member of the Yanbei Xiao family, and he is a fake.
Although these are just rumors and there is no definite evidence, there are always people who believe it, especially the old people. The more they look at Xiao Jiuan, the more they feel that he does not look like the Yanbei Xiao family.
Most of these old people are retainers of the Yanbei Palace. They know more about the affairs of the Yanbei Palace than others. They know that the youngest son of the Yanbei King was indeed poisoned when he was five years old. It is said that there is no cure, so everyone is ready
It’s time to take care of the aftermath.
Later, King Xian Yanbei found a miracle doctor from nowhere and said he wanted to send the person out to detoxify him. After that, the person never came back until Xiao Jiuan appeared ten years later.
At that time, the former Northern King of Yan endorsed Xiao Jiu'an and recognized Xiao Jiu'an's identity as the Crown Prince, so no one thought much about it. But now that various doubts have been raised, these people cannot afford not to think too much about it.
And these old people have lived and died with the Yanbei Palace for hundreds of years, almost accompanying the Xiao family in Yanbei and stationed in Yanbei. They are loyal to the Yanbei Palace and will not tolerate anyone messing up the bloodline of the Yanbei Palace.
At that time, Xiao Jiu'an took over the Yanbei Army and eliminated a group of people who relied on their elders and did not do practical things. The remaining people were those who were truly loyal to the Yanbei Palace and people who worked hard. These people were quite powerful in the army, and they were also Xiao Jiu'an.
One of the staunch supporters, although he would not be disadvantageous to Xiao Jiu'an just because of a rumor, but he became suspicious and would not defend Xiao Jiu'an as before.
The backbone of the Yanbei army is these old people. These people remain neutral, which makes the struggle in the army more and more intense. Xiao Jiuan does not need to go to Yanbei. He only listens to the news from the secret guards and knows that if this continues, Beichen will not need to do anything.
What, the Yanbei army will be dragged down by its own people.
Returning to Yanbei was imminent and he couldn't wait for a moment, but Xiao Jiuan knew that the emperor would never allow him to go back, and would even privately stop him when he learned that he was returning to Yanbei.
He could only...leave quietly.
"I want to go back to Yanbei, so I can't alarm anyone." According to the original plan, they were supposed to enter the city today, but a quarter of an hour before departure, Xiao Jiuan said this to Ji Yun.
Ji Yunkai was startled and asked, "Something happened to Yanbei?"
"Beichen sent troops to attack Yanbei, and Yanbei was in civil strife." Xiao Jiuan said concisely and concisely.
"Beichen sent troops to attack Yanbei? Why is there no movement from the court?" It is impossible for the court to be unaware of such a big matter.
"Ha..." Xiao Jiuan sneered: "This is the conspiracy between the imperial court and Beichen."
While he was away in Yanbei, he provoked civil strife, lured Beichen troops into Tianqi, and consumed his power in the Yanbei army.
Both the emperor and Xiao Shiqing knew that once Beichen's troops attacked Yanbei, the main force fighting them would be his people. After this battle, regardless of whether he won or lost, his strength would be depleted.
"Your Majesty..." Ji Yunkai took a few steps back in shock, almost unable to believe what he heard.
Your Majesty, he is not so stupid, right? He can do such a thing?
"He is not as stupid as you think. Princess Tianwu has been very peaceful recently, and Nan Jinzhao has also met with the emperor. Maybe they have reached an agreement." Xiao Jiuan initially thought that the emperor was extremely stupid, but he thought of Princess Tianwu in the capital.
Together with Nan Jinzhao, Xiao Jiuan understood that the emperor must have a backup plan.
Although the area in Yanbei is Apocalypse's territory, it is never under Apocalypse's jurisdiction. Although the Yanbei army is Apocalypse's army, it is also never under the jurisdiction of the imperial court. The emperor wants to win over Yanbei for more than a day or two.
I had not done anything about it before because I was afraid that if I killed him, I would still not be able to control Yanbei and Yanbei's army, and if others did not tell me about it, it would bring trouble to Tianqi.
But things are different now. The emperor has Shiqing in his hands. His death may prove that he has nothing to do with the Xiao family in Yanbei. Those veteran generals and soldiers in Yanbei will definitely support Shiqing, and having Shiqing in the emperor's hands means that the emperor indirectly
Controlled Yanbei and Yanbei army.
As for the sacrifice now?
It is really worth sacrificing a little profit in exchange for controlling Yanbei and Yanbei Army.
"I understand." Ji Yunkai nodded and tried his best to smile: "Go ahead. I will keep an eye on things in the capital. You don't have to worry."
She is the Princess of Yanbei. The moment she received the decree of marriage, she was tied to Xiao Jiu'an. She may not benefit from Xiao Jiu'an's power, but if Xiao Jiu'an is unlucky, she will definitely not be able to escape.
"I... I'm sorry." Xiao Jiu'an didn't expect Ji Yun to agree without hesitation during the meeting. He didn't know what to say for a while.
Ji Yunkai is a smart person. She should know what it means to stay alone in Beijing.
"This is what I should do." Ji Yunkai was still smiling, but he couldn't tell what he felt in his heart.
Xiao Jiuan knew that leaving her alone in Beijing would be dangerous, but he still chose to leave her behind. What could she do?
Are you clamoring for Xiao Jiuan to take her back to Yanbei?
She couldn't do it, neither emotionally nor rationally, she could do such a thing.
Moreover, she knew very well that even if she made more noise, Xiao Jiuan would not take her back to Yanbei.
Xiao Jiuan could rush back to Yanbei quietly without disturbing anyone, but it was different with her.
She... is a burden most of the time. Not only does taking her with her slow down the trip, there is also the risk of exposure.
"Don't worry..." Xiao Jiu'an stepped forward and patted Ji Yunkai's head: "As long as this king is not dead, you will be fine." As long as he is still alive, he still has the military power of Yanbei.
The emperor did not dare to touch Ji Yunkai.
"I know." Even if she doesn't want to admit it, Ji Yunkai also understands that Xiao Jiuan is her support in Tianqi. As long as Xiao Jiuan does not fall, she can walk sideways in Tianqi no matter where others are.
"The king is not here, so you don't have to endure it. If Tianqi can't stay here, we will go somewhere else." The moment Xiao Shiqing fell to the emperor, Xiao Jiuan knew that he could not continue to be his king of Yanbei.
Xiao Shiqing must have known something when he turned to the emperor so resolutely. Yan Bei's rumors made him understand that not only did Xiao Shiqing know about it, he should also have evidence on his hands, and his identity would be revealed sooner or later.
But it doesn't matter. If he doesn't become Tianqi's King of Yanbei, he can be Beichen's Ninth Prince. No one in the world can make him endure hardships... (To be continued)