Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao walked out hand in hand. Xu Qingchen was the last to leave. She stopped after a few steps and turned back to look at Princess Anxi.
Princess Anxi asked, "Qingchen, do you have anything else to say?" Xu Qingchen glanced indifferently at Pu Ah who was standing behind Princess Anxi. Princess Anxi pursed her lips and smiled, "Pu Ah is one of us. Qingchen, if you have anything to say, just say it." After this night, Princess Anxi and her new husband obviously trusted each other more and were closer to each other. Xu Qingchen didn't stand on ceremony and asked, "Princess, what are your plans after finding the King of Nanzhao?"
"Plans?" Princess Anxi didn't understand.
Xu Qingchen said carefully, "After what happened tonight, the King of Nanzhao will hold a grudge against you no matter what. Princess, have you not considered the future? Will the King of Nanzhao intervene to save Shu Manlin after he comes out? Or even support a second or third Shu Manlin? "
Princess Anxi's expression was a little gloomy. She lowered her eyes and said, "He is my father." Xu Qingchen said calmly, "I didn't ask you to do anything to the King of Nanzhao." Princess Anxi was a little ashamed. She looked at Xu Qingchen and smiled bitterly. She admitted generously, "It was I who wanted to do something to my father. Qingchen … I've had enough of these years … Can you help me? "
Looking at the exhausted Princess Anxi who sat weakly on the steps, Xu Qingchen sighed softly. He said indifferently, "The King of Nanzhao was frightened and seriously ill. He can't take charge of the court. Since Princess Anxi is married, you can ascend to the throne, right? "
Princess Anxi was startled. Although she had thought of weakening her father's power, she had never thought of becoming the King of Nanzhao before her father passed away.
Xu Qingchen looked at her calmly and said, "You and I have known each other for so many years. We have often discussed how to rule a country …" Princess Anxi nodded and said, "Yes, I have learned a lot from knowing Qingchen."
Xu Qingchen said, "I have taught you how to rule a country, but I have never taught you how to rule a country. Anxi, this is the last time I will teach you. Do you know why you have always been suppressed by Shu Manlin all these years? Because you lack ruthlessness. Being an emperor was a lonely path. Tactics, strategy, and decisiveness were all indispensable. What you lack the most is ruthlessness. Since ancient times, emperors have been heartless, and the royal family has no flesh and blood. Every time you show mercy, the enemy will only rise again in return. You are cruel enough to yourself, so you can endure any kind of hardship, but you are too kind to the people around you. Anxi, when you can truly handle the relationship with the people around you, you will become a qualified king. "After saying that, Xu Qingchen didn't stay any longer and walked out of the door.
Princess Anxi suddenly asked, "What about Prince Ding? Everyone in the world knows that Prince Ding dotes on Princess Consort very much. He also trusts Lady Xu a lot. Does Qingchen think that Prince Ding is a qualified king? "
Xu Qingchen turned to look at him and smiled faintly. "There is no one more suitable than Prince Ding in the world. There was another condition for becoming a King, and that was to learn how to make choices. Prince Ding knows what he wants and what he should do, so I have never been worried about him. Anxi … King of Nanzhao, take care. "
Seeing Xu Qingchen turn and leave without any reluctance, Princess Anxi faced the empty hall and felt a chill in her heart. She couldn't help but hold her knees and lower her head as tears fell silently. The sparkling tears fell on her knees and soon soaked her white clothes. Pu Ah walked to Princess Anxi's side and squatted down. Looking at the woman holding her knees and crying silently on the ground, a trace of heartache flashed in his eyes. He clumsily raised his hand and patted Princess Anxi's shoulder, saying softly, "Xi 'er, I'll stay with you."
Princess Anxi raised her head and stared blankly at his stiff face. Finally, she couldn't help but lean into his arms. Her sobs echoed in the hall.
When Xu Qingchen walked out of the palace, the sky was already slightly bright. There were still two or three drunk people wandering in the square in front of the palace. They hadn't gone home yet. A gust of wind blew. Xu Qingchen looked at the setting moon and let out a long sigh.
"What's wrong with Master Qingchen? You look so sad. "A faint smile came from behind him.
Qingchen frowned unhappily. What did it mean to look sad? When he came back to his senses, he saw Ye Li and Mo Xiuyao standing behind him and looking at him. The difference was that Ye Li looked worried, while Mo Xiuyao looked teasing and gloating. Xu Qingchen said lightly, "I thought you had already returned to the post house to rest. Aren't you tired after a day and night?"
Ye Li said softly, "We were a little worried when we saw big brother lagging behind. Although it's okay now, it was a mess last night. It's better to go back together. "
Seeing Ye Li's worried eyes, Xu Qingchen's heart warmed. What he had just said to Princess Anxi was not just to guide her on how to be a Queen or how to deal with the future. It was also to tell her that from now on, their former friendship had become a thing of the past.
Even though they both ruled Nanzhao, the status of the King of Nanzhao and the Crown Princess was completely different. After Princess Anxi ascended the throne, the whole of Nanzhao became a responsibility that she could never get rid of. It was impossible for there to be such a simple friendship between them. Xu Qingchen did not have many friends, but he was more like a teacher and a friend to Princess Anxi. Although he was gratified by Princess Anxi's growth, he could not help but feel disappointed that he would lose a close friend.
"Well, let's go back together." Xu Qingchen said with a faint smile. As he walked, he said to Mo Xiuyao, "We may need a few more days to return to the northwest."
Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why?" Xu Qingchen said, "To attend Princess Anxi's ascension ceremony." Mo Xiuyao raised his eyebrows and could not help but praise, "Master Qingchen, you're a good man. I am tired of looking at the King of Nanzhao. It's not bad to change to Princess Anxi." He was sure that before they left, Princess Anxi had no intention of ascending the throne. It must be Xu Qingchen who stayed behind and said something to Princess Anxi. And this could only be said by Xu Qingchen. Although they could all say it, Princess Anxi would only think that they had ulterior motives. If Xu Qingchen said it, the effect would be completely different.
Xu Qingchen was silent. It might be a good thing for Princess Anxi to register in advance, but it might not be a good thing for Nanzhao. If the King of Nanzhao was left, with Princess Anxi's temperament, what happened last night might happen again. Although the King of Nanzhao was incompetent, there would still be people and tribes loyal to him. And with the help of Tan Jizhi, who had not yet returned, Princess Anxi's life might be in danger if they counterattacked. But once Princess Anxi ascended the throne, the tribes might not be convinced in a short time. By then, there would be internal strife in Nanzhao, and West-Hill would have the intention of annexing Nanzhao … Xu Qingchen closed his eyes. He did not know if Princess Anxi would hate him in the future. But now … West-Hill had been dormant for many years, and there were already signs of impatience. Once he joined forces with the Northern Tribes of Da Chu State to set their sights on the northwest, it would be better to give him a chance to test his sword in Nanzhao, and give the northwest more time to prepare and buffer.
"Brother …" Ye Li did not think as much as Xu Qingchen. These power struggles were not her forte. But she could sense Xu Qingchen's gloominess. Mo Xiuyao looked at Xu Qingchen and said, "Princess Anxi is in the royal family. Unless she voluntarily gives up, she will never be able to escape these things. Brother, you don't have to blame yourself. Also, thank you. "Mo Xiuyao naturally understood Xu Qingchen's considerations and plans, and thanked him sincerely. Xu Qingchen smiled faintly and said, "What are you thanking me for? It's my duty. Born in this world, it's up to fate. "
"Let's go. It's time to go back and rest." Xu Qingchen left Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li behind and headed for the post house.
Ye Li looked at Xu Qingchen's back and frowned. "I feel that something is wrong with Brother." Mo Xiuyao held Ye Li's hand and comforted her softly. "It's nothing. Princess Anxi will be the ruler of a country after she ascends the throne. With Master Qingchen's status, it's naturally inconvenient for him to be too close to her. Moreover, Princess Anxi is now a married woman. Master Qingchen has to avoid arousing suspicion. No one would be in a good mood without a close friend. Your brother has always been open-minded. He'll be fine after a few days. "
Ye Li nodded and sighed. "I hope so. My brother became famous at a young age. There aren't many people who can get along with him. "
Mo Xiuyao glanced at Xu Qingchen who was walking alone in front of them. A sly smile flashed in his eyes. He looked at Ye Li and said, "Ye Li, speaking of which, we said that we could have fun on our way back. Now we have to stay for Princess Anxi's coronation and go back to take part in your military exercise. It seems that we don't have enough time. "Ye Li blinked." What's Prince's plan? " Ye Li had been familiar with Mo Xiuyao's temperament over the past few years. His words clearly indicated that he already had a plan. Mo Xiuyao smiled with satisfaction. He lowered his head and kissed Ye Li's lips. "You know me best, Ye Li. We've already attended Princess Anxi's wedding. Why don't we …"
Ye Li understood that Mo Xiuyao had no intention of attending the coronation. "What do you want?"
Mo Xiuyao said, "Your brother's presence is enough for the coronation. Who dares to say that Young Master Qingchen's name isn't important enough? Let's travel slowly back to the northwest. What do you think, Ye Li? " Young Master Qingchen was famous all over the world. More importantly, he represented the Xu family. Behind the Xu family was Princess Ding. Princess Ding was Prince Ding. Xu Qingchen's participation in the coronation was enough to show the northwest's attitude.
Ye Li hesitated. She had to admit that she was a little tempted. She had been busy in the northwest for the past few years. She had never really had the time to leisurely travel.
"Will Big Brother agree?"
"Of course. Your brother will definitely be worried. He'll definitely wait until Princess Anxi's coronation before leaving. It's a waste of time for us to stay here. "
"Then … okay." In the end, she couldn't resist the temptation of traveling. Ye Li could only feel sorry for her brother.
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