Wei Ci's heart was filled with warmth.
No matter how others slandered him, at least the person in front of him believed that he was innocent.
This knowledge filled his entire body with a joyful emotion.
Jiang Pengji said, "Don't tell me that you died because of this?"
Wei Ci was still not used to it.
Although his disguise had long been exposed by the other party, he still felt strange that his lord had accepted him so calmly and mentioned his past life.
That feeling was hard to describe.
If he had to describe it in words, it would be similar to —
He talked about his first love with his wife?
Her Majesty and his lord were obviously the same person, but Wei Ci felt embarrassed, as if he had a foot in two boats.
"No …" Wei Ci denied it.
Although he had thought of seeking death several times during that period, he couldn't resist the guards sent by Her Majesty who were watching him too closely.
"I won't let the same thing happen again." Jiang Pengji said, "Wenzheng and I had a sincere talk. I think he was right. When it comes to interests, we don't worry about scarcity but inequality. If you were in such an embarrassing situation, it can only be said that 'Jiang Pengji' was too negligent and incompetent. She couldn't be impartial and gave others a reason to attack you … It's her fault that she couldn't protect you … "
Wei Ci said decisively, "No — Her Majesty did a good job. I failed to live up to her arrangements and expectations."
Jiang Pengji raised her eyebrows and asked, "Why do you say that?"
Wei Ci opened his mouth, his face full of guilt and self-blame.
"I've seen it all over again. I've seen many things clearly. I'm responsible for the meteorite warning …"
In his previous life, Her Majesty wasn't biased. He was just too stupid to see his identity and situation clearly.
Although it wasn't made public, Wei Ci often stayed in the palace at night. His relationship with Her Majesty, even if they hid it well and most people didn't know, how could Qiguan Rang and Feng Zhen not guess? These counselors were demons who could walk and were difficult to deal with.
They knew but didn't say it. They probably chose to tacitly agree.
Her Majesty was impartial and the important court officials chose to tacitly support her. It should have been a balanced situation.
But Wei Ci did something stupid!
Wei Ci had just been reminded of this stupid thing.
The key was the Wei family!
He didn't have a deep relationship with the Wei family, but he didn't cut ties with them.
Knowing that the Wei family was in dire straits, he also tried to find ways to support the family.
Although it was said that Wei Ci was supporting them, he did not use his connections for favoritism. Instead, he let the clan choose many moldable talents and after teaching them well, he recommended them to Her Majesty. As long as the imperial court had something to rely on, it was only a matter of time before the Wei family flourished. He did not touch anything else.
The Wei clan had declined because of the war, but the clan's foundation was still there, and there were many talents.
All they needed was an opportunity, and the Wei family would return to the ranks of the top aristocratic families.
For a time, the Wei family was in the limelight.
Wei Ci was recommending talents for the good of His Majesty. He had strictly monitored these talents and they were able to withstand the test of great storms and waves.
In the eyes of the other aristocratic families, this was not a good sign!
Wasn't Wei Ci helping the Wei Clan to nurture the power of his relatives?
When His Majesty passed away, would he support a child with his bloodline to ascend the throne and control the court?
On a more sinister note, it was not impossible to kill the young emperor and ascend to the throne himself.
No wonder —
It was no wonder that not only were the aristocratic families involved in the matter of the meteorite, but there were also important ministers and confidants whom His Majesty trusted.
From His Majesty's point of view, even the important ministers could not tolerate Wei Ci.
Thinking of this, his back was drenched in cold sweat.
"His Majesty trusts you, let me trust you this once."
"Wei Zixiao, control your hand. Don't extend it too far. Otherwise, don't blame me for chopping it off!"
Others did not know Jiang Pengji's background, so they did not know that the meteorite warning did not work in front of her.
But if it were another emperor, not only would Wei Ci die, but the entire Wei family would also be buried with him.
When he thought of all this, Wei Ci's face became ghastly pale.
While he was lost in thought, someone poked him between his eyebrows with a finger. Soon, a red mark appeared.
Wei Ci's soul returned to his body, and he raised his hand to touch between his eyebrows.
"Have you come back to your senses?" Jiang Pengji said calmly, "Anyway, everything is in the past. Don't repeat the same mistakes."
Wei Ci's heart was filled with a myriad of emotions. He looked at Jiang Pengji with endless affection.
"Ci and the Wei family will never have any contact in this lifetime," Wei Ci said, "If I go against this vow …"
"I know. You don't have to swear." Jiang Pengji smiled. She said, "As long as you remember it."
Wei Ci could not help but swallow his unfinished words back into his stomach.
Now that he looked back, he realized that many things could have been avoided, but he did not realize it because he was involved.
As he spoke, the messenger outside came back with a report.
"Li Xiaowei requests to see the lord."
"Hanmei is here? Quickly let him in. "
Jiang Pengji got up and returned to the main seat. She glanced at Wei Ci with some pity.
In the military camp, every bit of time alone was precious.
After a while, the tent curtain opened. The sound of armor rubbing against each other could be heard. Li Yun, dressed in silver armor, walked in.
"Greetings, my lord." Li Yun did not notice the strange atmosphere in the tent. He said, "There are messengers from the Northern Borderline tribes 20 miles away from the camp."
"Messengers from the Northern Borderline tribes?" Jiang Pengji's mood was much better. A faint smile hung on her face. "Could it be that they are here to surrender?"
Li Yun praised, "My lord's foresight is miraculous. They are indeed here to surrender."
The scale of the tribes that surrendered this time was medium. There were about 8,000 young and strong men. The entire tribe had a population of 15,000.
The total population of the Northern Borderline was small. If the nobles of the Northern Borderline knew that so many people had surrendered at once, they would be heartbroken.
Thinking of this, Li Yun could not help but feel secretly pleased.
Jiang Pengji frowned. She did not respond immediately. Instead, she said to Wei Ci, "Zixiao …"
She called out. Wei Ci seemed to know what she was thinking. He got up and took the topographic map of the Northern Borderline. These maps were all important strategic resources. A small portion of them were secretly drawn by them. Most of them were plundered from the territories of the tribes that had contributed.
Jiang Pengji opened a piece of parchment and carefully read the contents.
"Zixiao, something is not right." Jiang Pengji said, "I can't tell what is wrong at the moment."
Rather than saying that she had discovered something, it was better to say that her war instincts told her that things were not that simple.
"Did my lord discover anything?"
Jiang Pengji said, "I'm not sure … Han Mei, go and settle those people down. I will personally meet their messengers."
Li Yun received the order and left. Jiang Pengji looked at the parchment. Her eyes flickered slightly.
After two hours, Li Yun brought the tribe's messengers to see Jiang Pengji.
When the tribal chief appeared in the military tent, Jiang Pengji's gaze sized him up from head to toe.
Jiang Pengji's attitude was indifferent. Her reaction was confusing.
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