Mo Xiuyao was startled and a trace of undetectable sorrow flashed past his eyes. After a long time, he said in a low voice, "The Ding King's household no longer has anyone who can fight. In less than five years, the Ding King's household's hundred years of fame will be annihilated." The common people were always forgetful. Even if the Ding King's household had once protected the Da Chu State for hundreds of years, even if the Da Chu State was like a god of war in their eyes, once the war broke out again and the Ding King's household was powerless, they would not remember their past glory and would only remember their incompetence. However … … the Ding King's household could not blame them because they were not in the wrong.
"Northern Militant … …" In the study room, after a long silence, Ye Li's voice faintly sounded. Looking at Mo Xiuyao's expressionless face, she sighed softly. Wasn't it good for everyone to live peacefully in the world? Why did they have to drag the common people into the merciless flames of war for some completely unnecessary reasons. Ye Li felt that she would never be able to understand the thoughts of those in power.
Ye Li suddenly felt that this man was very pitiful. He should have been high-spirited and vigorous like his ancestors, pointing out the country and living a carefree life. However, he could only use his youthful appearance to turn the tide when his elder brother suddenly passed away. As early as when he was 18 years old, he had already given up everything he could to protect the Ding King's household's hundred years of fame. After losing his healthy body and handsome appearance, he still had to carefully face the spying and scheming from all sides, as well as the assassination that would come at any time. As intelligent as he was, perhaps he had already seen the future of the Ding King's household. It was just that he was unwilling and could not admit defeat.
"Can we … … retreat?" Ye Li asked. However, the moment the words left her mouth, she was annoyed at her own childishness. Since ancient times, how many of those who were powerful enough to shake their masters were able to retreat unscathed?
Mo Xiuyao lightly said, "Mo Xiuyao can retreat. Where can the eight hundred thousand Mohist army and fifty thousand Black Cloud Cavalry retreat?"
Ye Li was silent. The people of the Mo family, such as the previous Regent Mo Liufang, and even the previous masters of the Mo family would not be more stupid than her. There weren't many masters in the Ding King's residence. Of course, they could just leave. The world was so big, where could they not go? However, the hundreds of thousands of soldiers who were loyal to the Mo Family and the Ding Palace would not leave so easily. When the Da Chu State was in trouble, it needed them. When the country was at peace, each of them became a thorn in the emperor's side. Once the master of the Ding King's Residence left, the best outcome for them would be to be broken up and suppressed. No one dared to imagine an even worse outcome. Sometimes, in the eyes of an emperor, hundreds of thousands of soldiers might not even be comparable to a chess piece in his hand.
"If the Northern Tribes really reignites the flames of war, what do you plan to do?" Ye Li asked.
Mo Xiuyao looked at her and said calmly, "Lead the troops into battle. Li Li, I will send you to Yunzhou when the time comes. With Mr. Qingyun here, no one would dare to do anything to you. If it were me … the imperial family would not dare to touch you. "
Ye Li frowned. She suddenly felt that it was a bit ridiculous. They were originally discussing Mo Jingli's marriage. Why did they suddenly run to this kind of thing? Clearly … clearly, there wasn't even a shadow of it. But the faint uneasiness in her heart told her that the conversation just now was not her imagination. Even if her brain was damaged, Mo Xiuyao would not be damaged with her.
Turning her face to ignore Mo Xiuyao's words, Ye Li nonchalantly changed the topic, "Li Wang is going to marry an equal consort. Should I make a trip back to the Ye family?"
Without needing Ye Li to think, a steward came to report to the Ye family before noon. Old Madame invited Wang Fei to return to the Ye family to discuss something.
Returning to the Ye Fu, Ye Li was directly invited into Old Madame Ye's courtyard. The moment she stepped into Rong Le Hall, she saw Ye Li's red and swollen eyes from crying and Wang shi's angry screams. Old Madame Ye and Minister Ye were also sitting with a gloomy expression. Ye Li curled her lips and understood what was going on, "Grandmother, Father."
"Li 'er …" Old Madame Ye saw Ye Li come in and her eyes lit up. She hurriedly beckoned for Ye Li to come forward. Ye Li's mouth twitched. She was silent inside. Old Madame didn't think that she could control the Emperor's marriage right? She was just a Princess Ding. Don't talk about Li Wang marrying a princess. Even if he wanted to take a concubine, she couldn't control it. "Li 'er, you're finally back. Look at your sister … Ying' er really has a hard life …"
Ye Li walked forward and glanced at Ye Ying who was crying in Wang shi's arms. She sat down next to Old Madame Ye and asked, "Fourth sister, what's wrong?"
Old Madame Ye said anxiously, "Ying 'er was married for less than a month and Li Wang is going to marry an equal concubine. Where will our Minister's Manor's face go? How will your sister live in the future?"
Ye Li nodded and said, "Our Prince also received the invitation from Li Wang Manor just now. At this time, fourth sister isn't in the manor taking care of matters. Why did she come back?" Wang shi glared and said angrily, "What did you say?! Ying 'er is already like this and you still blame her for coming home? Ye Li, are you still human? Old Master, you see … "
"Shut up!" Old Madame Ye glared at Wang shi and said angrily, "Li 'er is right. Just now, this old woman has been talking to you for a long time. Did you turn a deaf ear to it? Li Wang Manor is now taking care of the marriage. If Ying 'er, the Princess, doesn't come out to take care of it, how will others see it? "Wang shi said with dissatisfaction," Li Wang let Ying' er down and still wants Ying 'er to take care of the marriage for him? Is there any justice in this? " Old Madame Ye sneered and said, "The Emperor's words are justice. You were also present on the night of the marriage decree. Why didn't you come out to take a look? Don't come up with those bad ideas beside Ying 'er. "
Ye Ying's mind was still thinking about the conversation with Mo Xiuyao in the morning. How could she be in the mood to listen to them at this time? She patiently persuaded Ye Ying, but Ye Ying didn't appreciate it. With tears in her eyes, she hugged Wang shi and cried, "Sob sob … Father, it's all your fault. Why did you insist on marrying me to Li Wang … If not, how could your daughter be wronged today … This should be her …"
"Ying 'er!" Minister Ye patiently growled and glared at Ye Ying with a gloomy face. Ye Ying couldn't help but hide in Wang shi's arms with a gloomy face that had never been seen before. She sobbed with grievance. Ye Li silently looked down and concealed the fluctuation in her eyes. So it was not Ye Ying's idea to hook up with Mo Jingli in the beginning? Then … what did her father mean by letting one of his daughters hook up with another daughter's fiancé?
"Well, it's already like this. What's the use of saying this?" Minister Ye impatiently waved his hand and looked at Ye Li, "Li 'er, what do you think?"
Ye Li suppressed the doubts in her heart, raised her head and said indifferently, "It's difficult to follow the Emperor's orders. Besides, it's related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries. I'm afraid there's no room for discussion."
Minister Ye frowned and said, "Are we just going to let it go? If it's a lowly one, it's fine. But that's the Princess of Xiling Kingdom. "
Ye Li smiled faintly and said, "It's because she's the Princess of Xiling that we don't have to worry, right? Father. "
Minister Ye pondered for a moment and his brows gradually relaxed. He said, "That's right. Li Wang's future successor can't have the bloodline of the Emperor Of Xiling. Besides, the Princess of Xiling put on such a show in the palace that day. I'm afraid that Li Wang has some grudges against her. As long as Ying 'er can control the power in the residence, we don't have to worry about a princess who's married for peace. "
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