After saying that, he took out a box from the bedside, opened it layer by layer, and took out a tattered book.
"Junior sister, this book was left to you by your master. He instructed me that if the calamity in Nanning were to occur, I must give this book to you."
Remember, you must thoroughly study this book; it could save your life in a critical moment.
Seeing how serious he was, Su Luo took the book, which read "Mirror Image Refuge Sutra".
Opening a few pages at random, the writing is not much different from other scriptures.
"Okay, I'll watch it carefully."
The Grand Preceptor closed his eyes, placed his hands on his stomach, and even while lying down, he seemed to be still cultivating.
"Go back. With you in Nanning, it can't be destroyed."
On the way back, she reconsidered her collaboration with Ye Beihan.
Does Ye Beihan genuinely want to cooperate with her, or does he have other motives, or perhaps he just wants to stall her?
Everything is still uncertain, and she doesn't know what the Imperial Advisor meant by the calamity in Nanning.
...
In Zegan Garden, the Second Prince, Nangong Jingyao, leaned against a beautiful woman in his arms.
Ye Qianning always captivated him and stirred his emotions.
"Qian Ning, the Regent has agreed to your being with me, but what did Father Emperor say?"
Ye Qianning broke free from his embrace, her eyes instantly filled with tears.
The beauty shed tears, her face like a pear blossom in the rain, which made Nangong Jingyao feel extremely distressed.
"What's wrong? Has Father changed his mind?"
Ye Qianning turned her head to the side and gently wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.
"No, how could a woman like me say that I can choose a man myself?"
The Second Prince also knows that Qian Ning cares deeply for you, and naturally thinks of you in every way.
However, today I heard His Majesty Nanning say that he wants to bestow Qian Ning and the Third Prince as his principal wife.
There's a saying among the people: "Better to be a wife than a concubine." Qian Ning is simply heartbroken.
Since Nangong Jingyao has a principal wife, Ye Qianning naturally cannot become the principal wife.
The only thing that gave him confidence was the possibility of bestowing the title of Imperial Noble Consort upon him upon inheriting the throne.
"Princess Qian Ning, I promise you that the day I ascend the throne, I will immediately bestow upon you the title of Imperial Noble Consort and grant you unparalleled honor."
Ye Qianning sneered inwardly. Nanning would be destroyed sooner or later, and the person in front of her was nothing more than a pawn in Ye Beihan's hands.
He still wants to inherit the throne? Keep dreaming! It's laughable.
"Second Prince, Qian Ning believes everything you say, but inheriting the throne may not be that simple."
Nangong Jingyao chuckled and gently flicked Ye Qianning's forehead with his finger.
"Don't worry, no one in Nanning is more suitable for this position than me. I know the situation in the court well."
Nangong Jingyao felt that Ye Qianning's worries were unnecessary.
After he eliminated the crown prince last time, the only one who can compete with him for the throne is Nangong Qing.
He knew Nangong Qing's temperament all too well; he only wanted to travel and enjoy the scenery and had no interest in that position whatsoever.
Aside from having a good relationship with a few close friends, including the Vice Minister of Agriculture, he showed no signs of forming cliques or engaging in favoritism in the imperial court.
That's why he trusts Nangong Qing so much, which is why the two of them have been able to get along so well for so long.
"Is that so? Second Prince, aren't you being too confident?"
Perhaps you don’t usually notice, but today at the banquet, His Majesty unintentionally called the Third Prince by his name, Qing’er.
As the emperor of a country, how much favor must he have shown to call a prince such a title?
Afterwards, His Majesty realized his mistake and changed it to the third prince. Your Highness, please think it over carefully.
What?
Nangong Jingyao's pupils dilated. His father would never call anyone by their childhood nickname in front of them.
Even the Crown Prince back then didn't receive such treatment, so why should Nangong Qing get it?
"Qian Ning, did you hear that clearly? Did Father really call my third brother that?"
Ye Qianning nodded with absolute certainty. These words were true, not something she made up. When it came to reading people's expressions, she was second to none in Beiliang.
"Your Highness thought that the Third Prince had no interest in politics, but has Your Highness not noticed that His Majesty is pleased with whatever the Third Prince does?"
Even the minor official duties that the Third Prince handled, His Majesty still encouraged him without reservation. Had the Third Prince ever received such encouragement?
As she spoke, Ye Qianning became aggrieved again: "Your Highness, you are talented. In handling any political affairs, aren't you better than the Third Prince?"
Qian Ning is just a young woman, with only a few years of glory. I'm afraid she's gambled on the wrong person.
Once a seed of doubt is planted, it will lead people to endlessly explore. Nangong Jingyao used to ignore Nangong Qing.
But now that I think about it, what Ye Qianning said seems to make a lot of sense.
"I will naturally go back and resolve this matter. But Qian Ning, you must trust me and your own judgment."
"Um!"
After seeing Nangong Jingyao off, Ye Qianning appeared with a chilling sneer.
She used the handkerchief in her hand to wipe the spot on her forehead where Nangong Jingyao had touched her, with a look of disgust.
"Princess Qian Ning, your master commands you to come over."
Shuang Shuo waited outside the door until Nangong Jingyao left before calling Ye Qianning.
"knew!"
When facing Shuang Shuo, Ye Qianning's gentle demeanor vanished. She raised her chin and walked with an air of superiority.
But when she's in front of Ye Beihan, she puts on a seductive act again.
"cousin……"
Ye Beihan pointed to the chair opposite her and told her to sit down.
"To make use of Nangong Jingyao, a pawn, a decree was just issued from the palace."
The Emperor of Nanning is planning to build a large-scale reservoir, which will allow the Ministry of Works to make a lot of money.
The Second Prince's wife is the daughter of the Minister of Works and Nangong Jingyao's greatest support.
His position is what it is; we alone cannot shake him.
If you want him to take action and feel a sense of crisis, then destroy what he relies on.
He will eliminate them for us then; no one can become a stumbling block to him.
Ye Beihan meticulously planned every step in his attempt to defeat Nanning from within.
While he was holding off Su Luo and Nangong Chiyu, he also had Ye Qianning's beauty trap behind him.
This was something Su Luo hadn't expected. The infighting among the Nanning royal family had nothing to do with him, the Regent of Beiliang.
Regardless of whether this matter succeeds or fails, Nanning will definitely suffer a major blow, and he will be able to escape unscathed.
"Cousin, whatever you want to do, Qian Ning will support you. But after you succeed, can you treat Qian Ning more well?"
This person is currently the one Ye Qianning admires the most.
How could she not like someone who could devise such a brilliant plan to harm Nanning without losing a single soldier?
Perhaps even Ye Qianning herself didn't know whether her feelings for Ye Beihan were love or a desire to conquer.
"Hmph! I will promote and ennoble your brother in the future."
"Take this medicine. When you see Nangong Jingyao again, apply it to his clothes. It's time to change his principal wife."
Shuang Shuo took the medicine bottle and gave it to Ye Qianning. It was obvious that it was poison.
"Cousin, what's this?"
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