"Be vigilant and cautious," the emperor said calmly as he reviewed the memorials with his pen. "Gu techniques are strange and difficult to guard against. Although Malzahar is the leader of the Southern Gu techniques, he is a master of them, but the others should not be underestimated."
Jiang Wenjing had been marching for many years and had seen many strange things. Naturally, he knew the power of the poisonous insects and nodded solemnly.
Everything that had been reported had been told to the emperor. Seeing that the emperor had no intention of saying anything further, Jiang Wenjing was about to leave, but he saw the emperor slightly widen his eyes, as if he had seen something extremely incredible.
It was the first time that Jiang Wenjing saw the emperor lose his composure like this. Besides being surprised, he also became very curious about the memorial.
The emperor didn't let his curiosity dwell for long. He simply put down the memorial, pressed his hands to his temples, and said, "News from the front lines: Xiao Siyuan has penetrated deep into Wala. He may return triumphantly soon."
Jiang Wenjing frowned slightly. It was a good thing for Tianqi that Xiao Siyuan was able to defeat Wala so quickly, but not for Sulan.
However, this is a bit too fast.
Jiang Wenjing felt a little doubtful. Excluding the time spent on the journey, it took Xiao Siyuan only one month to conquer Wala.
Even if Wala really had no one available, it shouldn't have happened so quickly. Unless Xiao Siyuan really had extraordinary talent and strategy, and could come up with many surprising plans, it might be possible.
The emperor and Jiang Wenjing had similar thoughts.
He was thinking about Jiang Zhiyu's thoughts. According to Zhiyu's thoughts, it took Jiang Kang'an three years to defeat the Wala. No one knows a son better than his father. The emperor himself knew very well how capable Xiao Siyuan was.
The fact that he was able to conquer Wala in six years was an extraordinary achievement.
The emperor sighed lightly, took a few sips of herbal tea, and remained silent in thought.
The more he thought about it, the more suspicious it seemed. Jiang Wenjing couldn't help but speak up: "Your Majesty, this progress is a little too fast. I'm afraid there's something fishy going on."
The emperor nodded: "I think so too."
"Then, may I ask you to..."
Knowing what Jiang Wenjing was about to say next, the emperor interrupted him, saying, "You don't have to go. It's time to teach him a lesson. He won't remember it unless he truly experiences it once. I will send a secret letter to the deputy general, and if necessary, the deputy general will lead the troops."
Jiang Wenjing responded yes.
…
The news of repeated military victories came frequently from the front lines, and not only the princes were panicked, but even the ministers began to make plans in their hearts.
The Fifth Prince's ability to reach the interior of Wala in just one month must not be underestimated. If he really returns victorious at the end of the year, one can imagine how the emperor will reward the Fifth Prince.
The fifth prince has made military achievements. Compared with the princes who have achieved nothing now, even a fool would know who to choose.
Inside the Sixth Prince's mansion, Xiao Yanli's slender fingers gently stroked the cup, while Uncle Zhang opposite him had a look of worry in his eyes.
"The Wala really have no one left to use. In just one month, they were driven deep into the interior," Uncle Zhang said angrily. "That Xiao Siyuan got away with it!"
Xiao Lingyu paused slightly. Uncle Zhang complained to himself for a moment, then sighed softly, "No matter how much I say now, it will be useless. Xiao Siyuan should return triumphantly by the end of the year. What will happen after that? Does Your Highness have any plans to deal with it?"
"No," Xiao Siyuan looked at Uncle Zhang, ignoring his surprised expression, and said directly: "No need to deal with him, triumphant?" He sneered: "If he can still come back and didn't die in Wala, it will be considered a blessing from the gods and Buddhas."
Uncle Zhang: “!!!”
Uncle Zhang wanted to ask more, but Xiao Yanli took the initiative to change the subject: "Is everything about Song Shiwei settled? Has she become suspicious?"
Uncle Zhang nodded. "After she heard the news outside the carriage that day, she returned to the palace and started asking about it two days later. But I had already made arrangements, so she couldn't get anything out of me."
Xiao Yanli had entrusted this kind of thing to Uncle Zhang many times before. Hearing him say this, he nodded slightly and felt a little relieved.
According to the news, the Queen Mother now values Song Shiwei very much. If he can win the Queen Mother's favor through Song Shiwei, it will be a great help to his future plans.
…
Three days after the princess's wedding, she should have returned to the palace to meet the emperor and empress, but three days after Xiao Qingwu's wedding, the emperor directly issued an oral order to exempt them from entering the palace for an audience.
At this moment, the Minister of Works and his family, who had been immersed in the joy of their son marrying the emperor's most beloved princess, suddenly came to their senses.
What emperor's favorite princess? Now looking at the emperor's behavior, let alone doting on her, I'm afraid he just wants her to stay away and never see her again in this life.
The thought that if they married the princess, they might be disliked by the emperor made the Minister of Works and his family look unhappy.
How caring he was to Xiao Qingwu three days ago, how disgusted he was with her three days later.
Especially the third assistant minister.
As everyone knows, if you marry a princess and become a prince consort, no matter how talented you are, you can only hold a lazy and idle position in the court.
The Third Assistant Minister met with his colleagues. The envy in their eyes before turned into sarcasm now.
The princess can only hold an idle position in the court, and she is not favored by the emperor. Not to mention rising to the top overnight, I am afraid that every step she takes in the future will be on thin ice.
The Third Assistant Minister was already dissatisfied with Xiao Qingwu's behavior on the wedding day, and now he was ridiculed by his colleagues every day. He didn't even want to see Xiao Qingwu.
Wandering around with Zuiyuelong every day, hugging women on both sides, and getting drunk with wine.
He still remembered Xiao Lingyu's protection of Xiao Qingwu on the day of their wedding.
At first, he didn't dare to do anything to Xiao Qingwu. He just made a few cold remarks to him when they met. Until one time, he got drunk and beat Xiao Qingwu. Xiao Qingwu couldn't bear it anymore and started fighting with him. He also sent maids to the palace and the prince's mansion to ask the emperor and the prince to intervene, but they were all turned back.
Knowing that he had no backing, Xiao Qingwu put away his arrogant temper and avoided the Third Assistant Minister whenever he saw him.
Since then, the Third Assistant Minister has become even more confident.
"Third Minister, you're not going back home today," a colleague said, looking at the man surrounded by women, "How can you bear to leave a beautiful woman like the princess alone in her empty room?"
Suddenly, there were bursts of laughter.
The drunken Third Assistant Minister struggled to open his eyes, but his vision was doubled, and he didn't know who he was looking at. "Princess? Oh, what kind of princess is she?"
The other colleagues exchanged glances, and the one who had spoken earlier raised an eyebrow and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? If the princess hears this, you'll be in trouble."
Everyone knew about the fight between Xiao Qingwu and the Third Assistant Minister, because the maid Xiao Qingwu sent out was also brainless and shouted at everyone she met.
Now, the two of them have become the topic of conversation among people.
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