"Minister Wu, is there something you need? Just say it." Xia Zihou entered the carriage and leaned against it. Minister Wu followed him in. He lowered his gaze to look at the various musical scores and military books placed beside the small compartment in the corner of the carriage, as well as the various cultures of different places. A chessboard was placed on the table, and a hollowed-out golden incense burner was emitting eye-catching smoke. That game of chess seemed to be an endgame. From time to time, Minister Wu would stare at Xia Zihou's half-masked face in a daze. Xia Zihou only opened his eyes when the carriage began to move. Minister Wu looked at his eyes, and his heart trembled. What a pair of glazed eyes. If this was an ordinary woman, just this gaze alone would be enough to make countless people fall in love with her. What a pity for such a face.
"Why does Minister Wu keep looking at me like that?”Xia Zihou's eyes flashed with a wicked light. This Minister Wu was a loyal official, but it was a pity that he had followed such an emperor. If he could take him back, then the entire court would have an additional, unattainable help. However, he was wholeheartedly loyal to the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince was a quiet person. He had always ignored the court, but he was more and more obsessed with medicine.
"This old minister has come today to mention a person to the Eldest Princess. It can also be considered as doing a little bit for the war.”Minister Wu's somewhat mature face was covered with traces of time. He was indebted to the late emperor and had once fought alongside the late emperor. He had once promised the late emperor that he would be a subject of Xia Country in life and the soul of Xia Country in death. This summer's country was in trouble. After so many years, he could be considered to have understood a little of the Crown Prince's personality. Unfortunately, he was born into an imperial family.
"Oh? Tell me." Xia Zihou's eyes lit up as he raised his eyebrows. If it weren't for that blood-red birthmark and that slender, jade-white finger, it would have been impossible to see her original skin color. After so many years, he still couldn't bear to look at her face. She lowered her head in embarrassment.
"It's Mr. Helian from Jiulongpo, Helian Xuan. This is the old minister's letter, please give it to Mister Helian.”Minister Wu placed the letter on the side of the small table. In his heart, he was trying to guess what the person in front of him was thinking, but he couldn't tell. Xia Zihou read the letter for a long time. Naturally, he believed Minister Wu's help. However, Helian Xuan was indeed the person she was looking for. Unexpectedly, Minister Wu was one step ahead of her.
"How did Minister Wu know that this matter would succeed?" Xia Zihou sat there, the cold and elegant interior of the carriage suddenly turning even colder and quieter.
"This…To tell you the truth, my grandson is his disciple. Please keep this a secret.”Minister Wu made a gesture toward Xia Zihou. His gesture was already very obvious. He didn't want outsiders to know that Helian Xuan's disciple was his grandson. Outsiders all knew that his son was executed by Emperor Xia because he was suspected of treason. On account of his meritorious service, he did not execute his entire family. However, this also made this loyal Minister Wu look as old as an old man.
"Naturally, Minister Wu. Since the Crown Prince's younger brother has no interest in the throne, how about Minister Wu follow the late Emperor's last wish?”By following the late Emperor's last wishes, he was on Xia Zihou's side and not taking everything for himself. Xia Zihou was only testing the waters. After so many years, she had never seen Minister Wu submit to her, so she wasn't in a hurry. And because Minister Wu didn't follow the Prince Regent, neither side made a move. Regarding this, only Minister Wu himself understood.
"This old minister had an agreement with the former emperor. I am a minister of Xia Country in life and a ghost of Xia Country in death. This old minister will take his leave first." After Minister Wu got off the carriage, two women walked into it.
"Miss, why is this old prime minister so kind?”The woman in white poured a cup of tea and placed it in Xia Zihou's hands. Xia Zihou didn't say anything and just let the two of them talk. Yue Bai, who was dressed in aqua blue clothes, appeared to be collecting information for her, but even Yue Moyan didn't know her actual identity. He only knew that she was collecting information for His Highness and often roamed the martial world. Yue Moyan, who was dressed in red, was by her side. His martial arts skills were unknown. On the surface, he was helping her deal with assassinations, but in reality, he was quite knowledgeable about weapons. He would disappear from time to time and stay at the place Xia Zihou gave her to study her weapons. Xia Zihou had bought these two from the black market, and they had been through many obstacles along the way. Over the past seven years, they had grown to where they were today, and the three of them had become his most trusted master and servant.
"Miss, did the Emperor really send you to the front line? "This emperor is too much. I'll kill him tonight and then send my troops…" Yue Moyan's face was cold as he flashed the invisible daggers in his hand. She wanted nothing more than to kill that old emperor immediately so that her young miss could have some peace.
"Calm down. Not only will you not be able to solve the problem, but you will also make it worse. Miss has her own plans.”Xia Zihou was no one but their young miss. Yue Baitian slapped at the back of Yue Moyan's head, but Yue Moyan dodged it. The dagger in Yue Baitian's hand went straight for Yue Baitian's body. Yue Baitian turned sideways and the dagger stabbed into the wood of the carriage.
"If you hit me again, I'll send you to Buddha to atone for your sins.”Yue Mo Yan moved his fingers and the small daggers returned to her hands. There were no marks on the wood. Yue Moyan's face was cold and he had a bad temper. He would fight Yue Baitian for no reason, but Yue Baitian had never challenged him. It was common for them to cause a ruckus for three days and fight for two days. The men in the military camp were afraid of these two beauties.
"You?" Yue Baitian smiled gently at her and kept the letter. Helian Xuan was the perfect candidate for a military adviser. The Crown Prince of West Phoenix had come to invite Helian Xuan out several times but failed. She didn't know if she could succeed if the Young Miss came forward. She couldn't gather any evidence to threaten him, so she didn't dare to say anything.
"Hmph, you think I don't dare? Come, come, let's go outside and spar.”Yue Moyan went over to grab Yue Bai Tian. Xia Zihou lifted his head and looked at them arguing. His eyes were filled with smiles. With them by his side, it was much livelier than when he was alone. At least she wouldn't feel too lonely and helpless.
"Stop arguing. I have something for you to do.”Xia Zihou's voice was very pleasant to hear, as gentle as a pearl, but it also carried an unquestionable and undeniable command, as well as a sense of helplessness towards the two of them. However, when he spoke to the two of them, he would be a little gentler. When the others heard this voice, they felt as if they had seen a ghost. A terrifying face coupled with a voice that sounded like the sound of nature made people feel like they were possessed by a ghost and had the urge to bang their heads against the wall.
"Yes, Miss."
"Miss, have you thought it through? I'll immediately go and assassinate the emperor. I guarantee that no one will be able to tell that I did it.”Yue Moyan waved the dagger in his hand. In the eyes of outsiders, she was a personal maid who was unreasonable but was favored by her master. Yue Moyan had never known how to keep a low profile when dealing with matters.
"..." Yue Bai was speechless once again. He really didn't know how she managed to keep her composure when she killed someone. This person was like a ball of fire. Any random leaf could burn him up. Towards Yue Moyan's fiery temper, she was well aware of it. In short, it was good to get used to it.
"Bai, go and send a message to Feng Ling. Tell him to go to Cloud City as General Feng Ling. This Prince will meet up with him as soon as possible.”Yue Bai received the order and left the carriage in a flash. He had already left the palace and the carriage was heading towards the Prince Regent's Residence.
"Mo, go and arrange for people to protect the emperor well. This king does not want to send him off before he has even returned to court.”Protect the emperor? Why didn't he ask her to assassinate him? She would rather assassinate him than protect him. Wouldn't it be over if he killed him directly? Forget it. Compared to those twisted intestines, she preferred to be straightforward. The people in the officialdom were really too much. Did they have to smile in front of him and stab him in the back? It was all thanks to Miss that she could endure it. Yue Moyan flew out of the carriage after agreeing.
In the royal study, the screen was painted with brocade and the jade pavilion was made by heaven. Xia Tianlin looked out of the hall with a flickering expression, then looked at the Third Prince beside him. He knew that the Third Prince loved power, but a brutal person was definitely not suitable to become an emperor.
"Third son, did you…hate me?”
"Imperial Father, your son does not dare. My body, hair, and skin are all given to my parents. I only feel gratitude towards my father, how can I hate him?”Xiamu knelt on the ground, his voice weak. The Emperor sighed and helped him up.
"Third son, if you can assist your big brother well, your contributions will not go unnoticed in the future. Your eldest sister…I know what to do.”The Emperor was telling him that if he stood on the Crown Prince's side, he would be a hero. If he stood by the Crown Princess 'side or established his own sect, then the Emperor…knew his limits and might be consigned to eternal damnation. Xiamu suddenly raised his head and crawled to the Emperor's side, his voice choked.
"Imperial Father, Eldest Brother doesn't like the government. The connections that this son built for Eldest Brother have been taken away by Eldest Sister. This son is useless.”Emperor Xia helped him up. Out of all his sons, he was the most like him. The Second Prince Xia Jing and the Eldest Princess had fled the palace on the day the late Emperor Immortal left. It was only in recent years that they found out that they had actually left home. Although he was his father, he was also the ruler of a country.
"Third son, go and find your big brother. I will teach him what it means to be the ruler of a country.”Xia Tianlin's dragon robe actually showed a helpless and tired appearance.
"Yes, Imperial Father. In addition, I hope Imperial Father can go with the beauty I found in Jiangnan.”Xia Mu asked Emperor Xia. He was so honest that it made people feel suspicious.
"Alright, then zhen will go and take a look." Emperor Xia glanced at him and was clearly in a better mood.
Xia Zihou played with his fingers, his expression unfathomable. The reason why she asked them to protect the Emperor was that with the Emperor around, they would not dare to act rashly. If anything happened during her war, it would be troublesome. If it wasn't for the Crown Prince taking the throne, it would have troubled her. This Third Prince would definitely do a big purge.
Standing in front of the Regent's Residence was a 12-year-old child with ragged clothes and messy hair. He stood there silently, but his gaze fell on the red door of the Regent's Residence. The pale green glazed tiles reflected the sunlight slightly. The residence, which occupied more than a thousand square meters, was very noble. Two pairs of large Qilins were placed in front of the door, and eight guards stood upright at the door. They held swords in their hands, and there was an additional sense of dignity in their nameless appearance. Looking inside from the door, Xiao Tong's eyes lit up a little. The purple-red carpet in the living room was laid down, and the metal-colored tables and chairs were casually placed in the living room. On the top of the living room, there was a line of words written casually and wildly. Xiao Tong's eyes were not good as he looked inside again. He saw a maidservant in a pink dress walking out with elegant steps. Her face was clear and gentle.# Daguan Review Passed: Daguan Time:111420184:24PM
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