Don't Ask Where People Go After Time Travel

Chapter 1589 Increase the stakes

"The Queen's sister, Miss Fang's third daughter Zi Lan, is both talented and beautiful, virtuous, elegant and upright. She is now granted marriage to Murong Qing, the prince of Zhongzheng in Miluo State. May the two countries maintain friendly relations for generations to come."

Every word he said was so suffocating that Zhuge Yu almost couldn't breathe. He looked up subconsciously. The pain and sincerity in Li Shengxuan's eyes was the first and only time he had seen it.

The words "deeply rooted in love" suddenly appeared in Zhuge Yu's mind, but he did not feel offended at all. It was just that the sharpest sword in the empire and the king who wielded the sword...

Thinking of this, Zhuge Yu shook his head slightly, bowed respectfully and said: "I obey your command."

"Xiahou Zhang, pass on the tiger talisman." Li Shengxuan's unquestionable tone made Xiahou Zhang stunned, "Your Majesty..."

Li Shengxuan said in a dignified manner: "The transfer order remains unchanged. The Southeast Camp and the Jiangnan Camp will send 100,000 soldiers to follow Zhuge Yu to Lincheng. There must be no mistakes."

Xiahou Zhang was confused, but when he saw Mr. Zhuge and Zhuge Yu nodded slightly at him, he quickly agreed.

"As for Mr. Zhuge." Li Shengxuan looked steadily at the old man in front of him. His hair was all white and his face was haggard, but he was still kneeling upright. "I am here."

"I don't want to hear the title of Duke of Xianyue from you again." There was a hint of murderous intent in Li Shengxuan's voice, which was an obvious warning.

Master Zhuge bowed solemnly and said, "I obey your command."

"Okay, all of you can leave now." Li Shengxuan let out a long sigh, "I want to be alone for a while."

The three of them left one after another. Li Shengxuan watched their backs disappear, then he turned around and looked at the throne high up not far away.

He stared blankly for a long time, and finally walked over slowly step by step. The moment he sat on it, he suddenly felt that everything did not belong to him anymore.

He is the Lord of Dajing, and he protects this vast world and beautiful country. He can give up everything that is unnecessary for this. But if he can't hold everything that belongs to him firmly in his hands and can't protect the people he loves, why did he take the throne in the first place?

Li Shengxuan was uneasy, and Xiahou Zhang was also worried. After secretly glancing at Zhuge Yu and Old Master Zhuge for several times, he couldn't help but ask, "Excuse me for being so presumptuous, but I wonder if you two adults can help me understand why His Majesty..."

"Lord Xiahou, I would like to ask, since His Majesty has already agreed to this marriage, why do you still want to send troops to Miluo?" Zhuge Yu stopped and interrupted Xiahou Zhang.

However, Lord Zhuge turned a deaf ear to him, walked straight towards the palace gate, and left the palace alone.

Xiahou Zhang was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Please enlighten me, Master Zhuge."

"Who is she? I think Lord Xiahou knows it very well." Zhuge Yu restrained his expression and whispered in Xiahou Zhang's ear: "Lord Xiahou should know much more about what His Majesty thinks of her than I do."

Xiahou Zhang pursed his lips and said, "If we send troops to Miluo, the Mu family will definitely become suspicious of her identity."

"That's right, but given her current frail health, even if the Mu family becomes suspicious, they won't doubt her identity, but only the love between a man and a woman." Zhuge Yu explained: "Your Majesty was so angry that he sent troops to Miluo for her, and His Royal Highness Prince Yucheng also openly stated at the welcoming banquet that he ignored the decree of the Empress Dowager. In this way, the affair between Miss Fang San and these two people is confirmed." As he spoke, his voice became a little colder, "Lord Xiahou, do you think that with such a beautiful woman in hand, the Miluo Mu family would not want to take advantage of her?"

Xiahou Zhang suddenly felt a chill on his spine. Before he could say anything, he heard Zhuge Yu continue, "You're using this marriage in name only to tie her down. She won't be trusted by Dajing, nor will she be treated well by Miluo. Suspicion and jealousy on both sides..."

He didn't say anything else. Xiahou Zhang's lips moved, but he didn't dare to reply. Did they want to destroy her?

From the Duke of Xianyue, to the Third Miss Fang, to the real abandoned child, it has been less than a year...

Compared to the hesitation of others, Fang Zilan herself was clear-headed. From the moment Li Shengxuan decided to abandon the Fang family, she understood that sooner or later she would become a real abandoned child.

Fang Chongzheng retreated from the turbulent times to protect himself, Fang Ziqin hid in the harem to bide his time, Fang Lihui was stuck in the quagmire and refused to regret. Only she hesitated to make a decision and suffered the consequences.

Wang Quanrui remained expressionless but was shocked in his heart. Logically speaking, the Jingzhao Yin Mansion should not have taken over this matter. However, Xie Yanping not only brought people into the palace, but also went to see the emperor alone. Is there some hidden story behind this?

The young female doctor from the Duke of Yue's mansion doesn't look like someone who would assassinate Princess Erya...

"Lord Wang?" Envoy Di Rong's voice brought Wang Quanrui back to his senses. He smiled apologetically, "Lord Xie is the chief official of the capital. He is always meticulous and always follows the rules. He will not make any compromises. Please wait here for a moment."

This serious speech not only saved Xie Yanping's situation, but also stopped Envoy Di Rong, making him think that this was indeed the normal procedure. He also said politely: "Lord Wang, you are too kind. This is the general who saved Princess Erya today, right? Thank you for saving my life."

After he finished speaking, he bowed. Cao Hong was flattered and waved his hand quickly, saying, "Your Excellency, there is no need to do this."

Several people were waiting outside the hall, while Xie Yanping inside the hall kept maintaining a saluting posture, "Your Majesty, if what Miss Awan said is true, I'm afraid that the Duke of Yue..." Before he finished speaking, he saw Li Shengxuan winking at Xiahou Zhang.

"I will send someone to investigate this matter. When you return, take good care of Awan. Don't let the incidents like Ouyang Zirou and Fang Zitong happen again." Li Shengxuan ordered, and Xie Yanping nodded and said, "I understand. Your Majesty, please rest assured."

Li Shengxuan waved his hand to signal Xie Yanping that he could leave, but he still stood there, hesitantly saying: "Your Majesty, the Southeast Camp is about to reorganize, and the Di Rong envoys are in Beijing. At this critical juncture, if something happens to the Duke of Yue, I am afraid that the people of Miluo may not abide by the law."

He paused and said in a deep voice, "Should we strictly monitor the Prince Zhongzheng's residence?"

"No need." Li Shengxuan said calmly, "Using a child as a threat is not what I do. Miluo people can send Prince Zhongzheng here, but I will not use Prince Zhongzheng as a shield to fight against them. No matter what the neighbors are like, Dajing is never afraid."

Xie Yanping was stunned. This was the first time he felt the blood and confidence of their emperor so directly. He had no doubt that if one day, when everyone used the loyal prince as a shield to flatter Miluo, their emperor would have already protected his country and the people.

"I understand." Xie Yanping felt inexplicably relieved when he heard his own voice, as if a huge stone had suddenly fallen from his chest, and he felt indescribably refreshed.