On this winter night, just like Bai Wei, Empress Qin Sheng of Da Xuan was also tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
From the side hall came the soft, delicate panting of a woman, and the heavy, suppressed breathing of a man.
"Brother Song Jin, Brother Song Jin," Qin Wen called out emotionally, her hands tightly wrapped around Song Jin's neck.
"Wenwen, you are even more desirable than your elder sister." Song Jin gently stroked her fair neck and continued, "I can help you win over the emperor, but if you want to become the empress of Da Xuan, you have to listen to me. You know, if you marry into the Yun Dynasty, you will be leaving your homeland, and you may never be able to return to Da Xuan even once in your life. Are you willing to leave your mother?"
"I, Brother Song Jin, I can't bear to part with Mother, and I can't bear to part with you either." A trace of sorrow appeared in Qin Wen's eyes.
Song Jin kissed her eyebrows and coaxed her, "Wenwen, I have a packet of medicine here. If you secretly put it in your sister's food, she will miscarry without her knowing and will also suffer from vaginal bleeding. It's up to you now."
"Will this kill my sister?" Qin Wen hesitated, unable to make up her mind. She didn't want to marry into the Yun Dynasty, and the only way was to get her brother-in-law, the emperor, to keep her in the palace.
“Of course not,” Song Jin said. He wanted to go further, but Qin Wen slyly pushed him away, sat up, and reached out her hand to him. “Give me the medicine.”
Song Jin lowered his eyes and smiled at her from the side.
I thought to myself: Qin Wen is more cunning than Qin Sheng. She's just trying to keep me in suspense and get harmful drugs from me, but she won't give herself to me.
Even if he can't eat meat, it's good for him to have some fish.
Thinking of this, he took out a packet of medicine he had prepared beforehand from under his pillow and handed it to Qin Wen, instructing her to be careful.
"If you are accidentally discovered, just blame it on the palace maid who serves you. After all, you are Qin Sheng's own sister, and out of respect for your father, she won't really punish you."
Song Jin gave her instructions.
Qin Wen nodded gently, carefully put the medicine packet into her bosom, and then slowly put on her clothes. She walked step by step back to her room through the dark passageway on one side.
Qin Sheng only emerged slowly from the shadows when the sounds from the side hall gradually faded away.
She slowly opened her palm, where her long fingernails had drawn blood.
Qin Wen, Song Jin! I want you dead! No, I want you to suffer a fate worse than death!
Inside the Imperial Study, Zhao Yijing listened to Li An's reply.
A slight, mocking smile played on his lips. "Then let's follow their plan and completely eradicate these two malignant tumors, the Song and Qin families!"
He threw the brush in his hand into the brush washer beside him, and then began to re-examine the text on the imperial edict.
After a long while, he instructed Li An to carefully put away the imperial edict.
Li An was puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, you are in the prime of your life, why would you make such a decision?!" He couldn't understand the emperor's intentions.
Zhao Yi turned his head, gave Li An a deep look, and slowly said, "Li An, you've been by my side for a long time now. Don't you understand why I'm doing this?" His gaze passed through the window of the imperial study, looking out at the inky night sky.
He sighed softly and slowly began to speak: "Li An, what you see is only the surface calm, but you have not noticed the undercurrents surging beneath this calm. The Song family and the Qin family, they seem to be loyal and virtuous, but in reality they harbor treacherous intentions. They have long since laid a dense network of power in the court, attempting to control the government."
Upon hearing this, Li An's expression changed. He had long known that the Qin family was restless, and that the Song family, while dependent on the Qin family, had secretly engaged in many harmful activities. However, he hadn't expected the situation behind it to be so dire.
"Li An, rest assured, I have already made my plans. This time, let the Qin and Song families fight each other. Once the dust settles, the future of the Great Xuan will be secure." Zhao Yi's deep voice echoed in the hall, revealing an undeniable resolve.
After saying this, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes gleamed, as if he had already foreseen the future prosperous and peaceful era.
“But Your Majesty, the new Emperor Yun Li of the Yun Dynasty and Her Highness the Eldest Princess are siblings. If the Great Xuan changes hands, I fear…” Li An was worried that after the Eldest Princess ascended the throne, she might hand over the Great Xuan to the Emperor.
“Yun Li and Zhi Zhi are siblings, and so are I. This time, I’m also testing the waters of my sibling bond with Zhi Zhi versus her sibling bond with Yun Li. Which is more important?”
Zhao Yi sighed softly.
Li Anxin thought: It's worth a gamble. What if the two countries become one?
Zhao Yi continued, "Yun Li and Zhi Zhi are connected by blood, so naturally she won't easily start a war with Da Xuan. The Empress Dowager is far-sighted, having Zhi Zhi learn the ways of the emperor from a young age. Zhi Zhi is resilient, intelligent, and brave. Entrusting Da Xuan to her will surely ensure the peace of our territory and the happiness of our people. If that's truly the case, what does it matter who sits on the throne?"
Upon hearing this, Li An felt enlightened. He bowed respectfully and said firmly, "Your Majesty has great foresight. This old servant will follow you to the death and help you accomplish your great cause."
Zhao Yi nodded slightly, withdrawing his gaze from the distance and turning his attention to the Xuan paper on the table.
He picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and with fluid and powerful movements, began to sketch out detailed maps on the paper.
The map features unusual lines, with mountains, rivers, cities, and fortresses marked with special symbols. It appears simple but actually contains hidden secrets, making it truly amazing.
Li An bent down to observe closely, secretly admiring the emperor's talent and wisdom.
This map is not only a geographical map, but also a strategic map, foreshadowing the upcoming dramatic changes and the glorious future of the Great Xuan Dynasty.
Although he was a eunuch, he was still very much looking forward to the future of the Xuan Dynasty.
Of course, what he was even more looking forward to was the palace maid that the emperor promised to give him as a "partner".
He needs to get this done quickly.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
