When the two entered the courtyard of the posthouse, they encountered Lei Tengfeng. Perhaps because of what had happened a few days ago, Lei Tengfeng's expression was not very good. Seeing Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao come in hand in hand, he first stilled before going forward to greet them. "Prince Ding, Princess Ding, you are …" Ye Li did not avoid the greeting and said with a generous smile, "So it is Shizi. We came a few days earlier than Shizi and went out with the Prince to walk around and experience the customs of Nanzhao. This trip was not in vain. But Shizi … I see that Shizi's expression is not very good. Did you just get to Nanzhao and had a bumpy journey? "
Ye Li's words were very sincere. Even Lei Tengfeng could not tell if Ye Li's words were sincere or if she was rejoicing in his misfortune. After all, although the matter of him encountering bandits on the road was known by everyone in Nan Zhao Imperial City, Princess Ding had also said that she and Prince Ding had just returned from outside.
Looking at Mo Xiuyao standing behind Ye Li, Lei Tengfeng's mind suddenly moved. He smiled faintly and said, "Many thanks for Wang Fei's concern. Where did Prince Ding and Wang Fei go to play? After Princess Anxi's wedding, this one will have some free time to go out."
Ye Li said with a smile, "The Prince said that Nanzhao has a Snake Valley. Inside, there are thousands of poisonous snakes and fiery red and beautiful flowers. I was curious and followed the Prince to see what was going on. I have embarrassed myself in front of Shizi. "
Lei Tengfeng frowned slightly. The Snake Valley and the road where he had been attacked were in the east and the west. They were not on the same road. In reality, Lei Tengfeng did not suspect Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao too much. After all, the news of him going to the Southern Border Holy Land was very secretive. It could even be said that it was an impromptu decision. It was impossible for Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li to have known beforehand that they were waiting for him on the road. It was just that the force that had struck him at the end was too strong. There weren't many people in the world who could do that. Now that he saw Mo Xiuyao, he couldn't help but want to test him.
Lei Tengfeng smiled and said, "If that's the case, then it's indeed a rare and beautiful place. Later on, I must go and enjoy it. Prince and Princess Consort have just returned and must be tired. This one will not disturb you any longer. Please excuse me. "
Ye Li nodded and smiled, "Take care, Shizi."
When they returned to the courtyard that Princess Anxi had arranged for them, Xu Qingchen was already waiting for them. Young Master Qing Chen was dressed in white. He was sitting at the stone table under the tree, leisurely brewing tea. He glanced at the two of them casually, which made Ye Li feel guilty for no reason. Ye Li felt guilty, but Mo Xiuyao did not know what guilt was. He pulled Ye Li to the table and sat down without hesitation. Xu Qingchen poured a cup of tea for each of them and said with a faint smile, "Prince and Princess Consort, did you enjoy your trip?"
"It was alright. The time was too short," Mo Xiuyao said coolly.
The corner of Xu Qingchen's mouth twitched imperceptibly. He glanced coolly at Ye Li. Ye Li pulled Mo Xiuyao guiltily. They had suddenly left. All the social matters in the palace had been left to Eldest Brother. It was normal for Eldest Brother to be angry. Mo Xiuyao snorted softly. He looked at Xu Qingchen and casually told him what he had seen in the Southern Border Holy Land.
After Xu Qingchen heard this, an expression that did not belong to Young Master Qing Chen finally appeared on his handsome face. Xu Qingchen's expression was unusually dark. He gritted his teeth and said, "Prince is telling me that after you found such an important matter, you did not come back to deal with it, but took Princess Consort in a circle and then continued on your trip?" Mo Xiuyao looked innocently at him. "What is wrong?" He looked at Ye Li with a wronged expression. See, your brother is unreasonable.
Ye Li rolled her eyes at the sky. Xu Qingchen's anger had not subsided. "Do you have a brain? No one knows how many experts there are in the Southern Border Holy Land, and how dangerous it is. You dare to take Li 'er and charge in? If you want to die, don't drag Li 'er with you! " Mo Xiuyao said, "There's no one inside. Li and I went in and pretended to be there. No one discovered us when we came out." Xu Qingchen smiled coldly. "That's because your luck is good. The day you left, Shu Manlin secretly sent hundreds of first class experts into Imperial City." Mo Xiuyao nodded in agreement. "En, I's luck has always been very good."
Seeing Xu Qingchen's expression change again, Ye Li hurriedly poured a cup of tea for him. "Eldest Brother, calm down … Prince!" She glanced warningly at Mo Xiuyao. Mo Xiuyao twisted his mouth in dissatisfaction. Li was the most biased.
Looking at the two men who didn't like each other, Ye Li sighed helplessly. She didn't count on Mo Xiuyao anymore. She told them everything that had happened. Hearing Ye Li mention the Hidden Luo Flower, Xu Qingchen couldn't be bothered to be angry with Mo Xiuyao anymore. His handsome brows furrowed as he said in a low voice, "Mo Jingli wants to give that to the Emperor?"
Ye Li nodded and said, "I think so. In these years, Mo Jingqi and his brother seem to be in harmony, but in reality, they've been fighting both openly and secretly. Mo Jingli sits on the richest half of Da Chu State's southern territory. How could he be willing to be under one person? He probably can't wait. "
Xu Qingchen laughed coldly, "Idiot! The Southern Border people clearly don't have good intentions. Does Mo Jingli think that by using this method to kill Mo Jingqi, Shu Manlin won't have something that can be used against him? " The Da Chu State was different from the Southern Border. It paid the most attention to propriety, righteousness, honor, loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness. Once the news of Mo Jingli murdering his elder brother the Emperor spread, he might as well start a rebellion if he wanted to sit on the throne. When the Nanzhao people have something that can be used against him, Mo Jingli would just be a puppet.
"Shu Manlin has a good plan. Does Big Brother have news of Tan Jizhi?" Ye Li said with a faint smile.
Xu Qingchen nodded and said, "I have some understanding of Shu Manlin. She doesn't have the brains. It must be Tan Jizhi who gave her the idea behind the scenes. Getting rid of Princess Anxi and obtaining Nanzhao, then controlling Mo Jingli from behind the scenes to control the Da Chu State, it really is a good idea. It's just that his thinking is a bit too smooth. "
Ye Li looked at Mo Xiuyao and asked, "Xiuyao, what do you think?" Mo Xiuyao leaned against the tree behind him and said with a lazy smile, "What can I think? What does the brothers fighting for the throne have to do with us outsiders? "In this way, he didn't care.
Xu Qingchen sighed softly. Mo Xiuyao and the Da Chu State's imperial family had a deep hatred. Many people were secretly surprised that Mo Xiuyao didn't send out troops from the start. He naturally couldn't save Mo Jingqi. Mo Jingqi had been guarding the Prince Ding Mansion against Mo Xiuwen and Mo Xiuyao ever since the registration. He probably didn't expect that the person who wanted his life the most was his biological younger brother.
Thinking about it, Xu Qingchen nodded and said, "Fine, it's right for us to ignore this matter." The northwest had already broken off relations with the Da Chu State. Then it was best for them to not participate in the Da Chu State's affairs. Although they were at peace now, everyone knew that there would be a day when the Da Chu State and the northwest would fight. If the northwest interfered in the Da Chu State's internal affairs during this time, it would be bad for the reputation of Prince Ding and the Mohist army.
"Shu Manlin probably has big plans this time." Thinking of the hundreds of experts that Shu Manlin had transferred from the sacred land of Nanjiang, Xu Qingchen frowned and said. Those who could live in the sacred land of Nanjiang were definitely top experts. More importantly, the people of Nanzhao were good at using poisonous Gu. This made them even more dangerous. Because of this, the people of the Central Plains didn't like to interact with the people of Nanjiang. They didn't bring many guards this time. If something really happened, it would be very troublesome.
Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "I'm afraid Princess Anxi isn't easy to deal with. With Young Master Qingchen's secret guidance, she'll be even more powerful. " Princess Anxi was able to fight against Shu Manlin for so many years under the protection of the King of Nanzhao and still remain undefeated. Naturally, she wasn't someone who could be easily bullied. Xu Qingchen smiled faintly and nodded, "Princess Anxi told me that Pu Ah and her grandfather's tribe sent many experts. And over the years, she has many loyal death warriors under her. But this wedding … "A good wedding would inevitably be stained with blood.
Mo Xiuyao said, "The people of Nanzhao don't believe in this. I'm sure they won't mind."
Xu Qingchen was helpless. Was this a matter of whether they minded or not? No one would be happy to see a bloodbath at their wedding. Ye Li put her elbow on the table and said thoughtfully, "Could it be that Princess Anxi held this wedding to deal with Shu Manlin?"
Xu Qingchen was startled, "What do you mean?"
Ye Li shook her head and said, "I don't know. I just think that Princess Anxi's wedding came too suddenly. And … she even secretly invited experts to help. If Princess Anxi was not a clairvoyant, then she must have deliberately set a trap for Shu Manlin to turn inside. But this doesn't make sense. After all, the King of Nanzhao is still here. Even if Princess Anxi wins, she can't kill Shu Manlin. "
Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "I'm afraid that Princess Anxi was forced by Shu Manlin and the King of Nanzhao and had to take the risk. Have you noticed that the King of Nanzhao's attitude towards Pu Ah can be said to be completely ignored? That is to say, the King of Nanzhao doesn't really agree with this wedding. In his heart … I'm afraid that the King of Nanzhao wants to depose Princess Anxi. "
"The King of Nanzhao has no other children. To depose Princess Anxi …"
Mo Xiuyao smiled and said, "Of course it's Shu Manlin. The Saintess of Nanjiang has a unique status in Nanzhao. In history, there have been cases where the Saintess of Nanjiang temporarily took over the throne, although it was only for a very short period of time. And in recent years, Shu Manlin has been respected as the savior of Nanzhao. The restrictions she has been subjected to are far less than the previous Saintesses. It can be said that there are almost no restrictions. In recent years, her influence in the court has gradually been able to compete with Princess Anxi's. In this case … it's not impossible to persuade the King of Nanzhao to appoint another Crown Princess. "
Ye Li sighed helplessly. Just listening to the struggles for power in the royal family made her feel tired. It was hard for a girl like Princess Anxi to be able to persevere in such a situation.
"What does the Prince mean?"
Mo Xiuyao smiled faintly and said, "The Crown Princess can't be deposed, and the Saintess of Nanjiang can't die."
Xu Qingchen was silent. Mo Xiuyao wanted to keep them to continue fighting, in case the Nanzhao started other things when they were free. After all, the Nanzhao people were eyeing the Central Plains covetously. Even if the Da Chu State had nothing to do with the Mohist army now, they couldn't let the Nanzhao covet it.
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