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Mu Qingxiao and Li Qingluo sat across from each other in the Imperial Concubine's bedroom.
At this moment, Li Qingluo had already turned into Li Qiushui under Aju's exquisite disguise. No one could tell the difference with the naked eye.
Mu Qingxiao was amazed when she saw Aju's incredible skills. No wonder he could enter the Shaolin Temple to steal the Muscle-bone Strengthening Scripture without being discovered.
"Yesterday, Li Renxiao came to discuss with me. He ignored my objections and used Qinglu to form an alliance with King Chu to destroy Liao and divide the sixteen provinces of Yun. What do you plan to do?" Li Qingluo stared at Mu Qingxiao.
Mu Qingxiao chuckled, "Everyone says that Li Renxiao is wise and meticulous. I don't think so. King Chu needs Xixia's help to rebel. When he succeeds, he won't let Xixia take over his territory. He won't refuse to give Li Qinglu away for free."
Li Qingluo said helplessly, "My subordinate, General Helian, also objected. However, Li Renxiao has steeled his heart and insisted on the marriage. I don't know why, but Jiu Mozhi, who represents the Tufan Kingdom, is neutral."
Hearing this, Mu Qingxiao's lips curled into a smile. Jiu Mozhi was a man of his word. He had not let him stay in Huanshi Shui Pavilion for so long in vain. If Jiu Mozhi knew that he had lost the Yi Jin Jing because of Mu Qingxiao, who knew what he would think.
"It seems that Li Renxiao has bad intentions. Since he doesn't listen to you, it's necessary to teach him a lesson."
Li Qingluo was stunned. She said hurriedly, "Li Renxiao has been in power for a long time. He has many officials supporting him. His foundation is very stable. If you attack him, it will be very troublesome."
When Mu Qingxiao heard Li Qingluo's words, he immediately knew that she had misunderstood. "Of course, I won't do anything to him. I'll just do something to him. I'll make him cancel the marriage alliance and hand over power to you. This is my promise to you."
Li Qingluo's red phoenix eyes were filled with excitement. She nodded and said, "Okay."
An hour later, Li Qingluo returned again. "Li Renxiao is currently receiving King Chu's envoy in the front hall. He will be here in an hour."
"Even though mother and Li Renxiao are mother and son, Li Renxiao has always been careful. The Class One Hall elites will definitely follow him. If anything happens, the consequences will be dire."
Mu Qingxiao nodded and said, "Don't worry. Tomorrow morning, there will be an army of more than six thousand people entering the city. You will receive them personally. With them, even if Li Renxiao fails, he won't be able to do anything."
Suddenly, Mu Qingxiao's figure disappeared from the bedroom and appeared in the garden outside the bedroom in the blink of an eye. There was a figure hiding behind the rockery in the garden. When he saw Mu Qingxiao appear in front of him, he hurriedly said in a low voice, "Brother Mu Rong, don't attack. It's me."
Hearing this voice, Mu Qingxiao looked strangely at the burly man in black clothes in front of him. "Sect Leader Xiao, why do you have time to come to the West Xia palace? Looking at your attire, are you here to steal something?"
Xiao Feng said awkwardly, "Brother Mu Rong, you've misunderstood me … Why are you in the West Xia palace?"
Mu Qingxiao smiled and said, "It's a small matter."
Xiao Feng saw that Mu Qingxiao was unwilling to say more, so he didn't ask. With a complicated expression, he said, "Brother Mu Rong, I have a presumptuous request."
"Tell me about it."
"Brother Mu Rong, you should know that even though my body and mind are in the Central Plains, I'm still a Khitan. The West Xia emperor, Li Renxiao, plans to form an alliance with King Chu. I'm here to stop him from sending troops. If West Xia participates, the flames of war will continue in Liao. Countless families will be torn apart and turned into skeletons!"
Mu Qingxiao knew about Xiao Feng's tragic background. He said, "How do you plan to stop it?"
Xiao Feng's fierce eyes flashed with determination. "If Li Renxiao agrees, then so be it. If he doesn't, then I'll kill him. Even if I have to die in West Xia, I can't let him side with the evildoers."
"Brother Xiao, actually, I have the same goal as you. If Li Renxiao and King Chu form an alliance, the Great Song will be caught in the middle and be in imminent danger."
Even though Xiao Feng was a Khitan, his body and mind were in the Great Song. When he heard Mu Qingxiao's words, he empathized with him. "Since Li Renxiao and King Chu are enemies, then let's join forces and kill them. We must stop this war!"
"To be honest, Brother Xiao, I actually have a plan that can stop Li Renxiao and King Chu from forming an alliance. Therefore, I need your help."
Hearing this, Xiao Feng was overjoyed. "If that's the case, Brother Mu Rong, just say the word. Even if I have to climb a mountain of swords or dive into a pot of boiling oil, I will not hesitate."
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An hour passed quickly. Li Renxiao arrived at the Imperial Concubine's bedchamber at the scheduled time. There was a satisfied smile on his delicate face. Clearly, he had a pleasant conversation with King Chu's envoy.
When Li Renxiao stepped into the bedchamber, there were many guards beside him. They were made up of dozens of first-class and peerless experts. The lineup was extremely luxurious. Clearly, they knew that their alliance with King Chu would attract a lot of hatred.
Looking at the dozens of guards beside Li Renxiao, Mu Qingxiao sighed at how wise it was to pull Xiao Feng in. After a year, Xiao Feng's strength had already reached the level of grandmaster. It would be easy to deal with these people if they worked together.
If one of them escaped and leaked the news, then the matter would be serious.
Li Renxiao had just sat down when Li Qingluo ordered someone to bring hot tea. "Mother, I had a pleasant conversation with King Chu's envoy. In the future, I will marry Princess Yinchuan to King Chu and form an alliance during the gathering."
Hearing this, Li Qingluo remained silent behind the screen, as if she had not heard anything.
Li Renxiao picked up the hot tea and took a sip. "Mother, the wishes of my Xixia ancestors are finally coming true. As long as I send reinforcements, King Chu will grant me the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun during the gathering."
"You are still too impatient."
"Let's not talk about this. Mother, are you satisfied with the pastries I ordered yesterday?"
Hearing this, Li Qingluo could not understand. "Mother is naturally satisfied with the pastries you sent."
"Come, catch the assassin."
As soon as Li Qingluo finished speaking, Li Renxiao stood up and pointed at Li Qingluo. "Who are you? How dare you impersonate the Imperial Concubine? What have you done to the Imperial Concubine?"
Li Qingluo knew that she could not continue acting. She could not help but ask, "How did you find out?"
"Do you really think I am a fool? You have been acting strangely since half a year ago. Moreover, I have been rejected by you many times. Also, I did not order anyone to send pastries yesterday."
Suddenly, Mu Qingxiao's voice sounded from the door. "I underestimated you. I did not expect you to find out. However, this does not affect the plan."
"Protect Her Majesty, protect Her Majesty!"
"Stop shouting. Even if you shout yourself hoarse, no one will come to save you!" Mu Qingxiao could not help but say a villain's line.
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