“I have something to say…” Su Tiyue still didn’t want to let go. She grabbed Xiao Heye’s wrist, walked up to him, and whispered:
"Master, let's talk."
Xiao Heye stared at her for a while with his eyes lowered, his tone much gentler than before, but he still insisted on going out: "Your Majesty, if you have anything to say, we can talk about it when I come back."
After speaking, he exerted a little force with his arm and broke free from Su Tiyue's fingers.
Xiao Heye rarely refused Su Tiyue, and he rarely made her sad or upset.
In the west wing just now, during his conversation with Jiang Min, although Jiang Min kept saying bad things about Su Tiyue, he never said a bad word about her.
Even when Xiao Heye was very angry or furious in front of outsiders, especially other women, he would never speak ill of Su Tiyue.
In front of Jiang Min, Xiao Heye showed no reservation in protecting and doting on Su Tiyue.
But when he returned to his bedroom and faced the person in question, Xiao Heye couldn't say anything.
Even though Su Tiyue tried to persuade him to stay and wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with him, Xiao Heye cruelly refused.
Upon exiting the courtyard, Li Xun was already waiting at the gate. Seeing Xiao Heye approach, Li Xun quickly stepped forward and asked, "Master, are you really going to the Jiang family? If we go... Her Majesty might feel bad."
"Shut up." Xiao Heye glanced at him and got into the carriage.
Li Xun also got into the carriage, glanced at Xiao Heye, and looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated.
You should know that if you try to guess your master's thoughts, it's fine if you guess right, but if you guess wrong, you'll be in big trouble.
Li Xun was always clever, and he knew his master's feelings for Su Tiyue. However... the fact that Su Tiyue had drugged his master's wine this time was indeed quite serious.
He dared not speak recklessly.
"Let's go to Qiushui Residence first," he added.
Upon hearing these three words, Li Xun's smile gradually broadened: "Yes."
The carriage left the palace and traveled on the wide, flat roads of Yong'an City. Li Xun hesitated for a moment and asked, "Master, if you break your promise like this, the Jiang family... it will be difficult to talk to Minister Jiang in the palace in the future."
In Li Xun's view, Jiang Min was actually a troublesome person, but her father was a formidable character.
Li Xun cautioned, "This Minister of War, Jiang Zhun, has something our master wants. If we tear off the mask of civility now, things might not look good in the future."
Xiao Heye sneered and asked, "Does he have what I want? What... military power? Military orders? Or military pay?"
Li Xun whispered, "Master, you forgot... Minister Jiang is in charge of all the military supplies, including weapons, horses, and armor, for our entire Northern Liang."
It is true that Xiao Heye has a private army, but he does not have enough weapons.
In Beiliang, even if all the blacksmiths and craftsmen worked day and night to forge and refine, it still wouldn't be enough for him.
If we want to obtain a large amount of military supplies in the shortest time, the only way is to start with the Ministry of War. Li Xun's analysis is correct.
Therefore, it makes sense for the Empress Dowager to want to win over the Jiang family.
Xiao Heye frowned and thought for a moment. So, it seems that the Empress Dowager wasn't the only one eyeing the Jiang family's wealth.
"So, you mean I have to sacrifice myself in order to maintain good relations with the Jiang family?" Xiao Heye asked Li Xun, his words carrying a dangerous undertone.
Li Xun quickly shook his head: "This servant knows his mistake. This servant was too talkative."
"Without Jiang Min, without the Jiang family, what can't I do?"
Li Xun lowered his head, not daring to say a word.
Xiao Heye smiled and continued, "I don't care what others do, but... I only have one attitude towards the Jiang family: diplomacy first, then force. If we can't reach an agreement with that old man surnamed Jiang, then..."
He paused for a moment, and after a long pause, he finally uttered a single, cold word: "Kill."
Whether old or young, there are only so many officials in the court.
If the Minister of War dies, the Emperor will surely promote the next one to a higher position. If he still doesn't listen to Xiao Heye's advice, then he will continue to kill.
Kill until you find one that obeys you.
Xiao Heye's method for dealing with trouble always boils down to one word.
That is: kill.
Simple and direct, but most effective.
Otherwise, how did he get the title of being bloodthirsty?
*
Autumn Water Residence.
"Brother, it's been so long since we brothers have drunk together. We must have a good drink today." Han Zhou walked in with great interest, carrying two jars of Jinling wine that he had been treasuring for a long time.
"Alright! Let's drink to our hearts' content."
Xiao Heye nodded, his face smiling, but his lowered eyes concealed a hint of loneliness.
Han Zhou opened a jar of wine, saw the empty bowl Xiao Heye handed him, slowly shook his head, and said, "Brother, I don't think this small wine cup and bowl can contain your worries. Use this instead..."
Han Zhou handed him the whole jar of wine, and then opened one for himself.
Xiao Heye curved his lips into a smile, looking at the table full of fine wine and delicacies, and couldn't help but sigh, "I suddenly remembered the days when we were wandering and begging. Back then, the nights were cold and we were hungry, and our dreams were filled with scenes of drinking and eating heartily... Maybe for us at that time, that was enough."
Han Zhou glanced at him and whispered, "My brother has everything now. Money, status, women... he lacks nothing. But you're still not as happy as you think, are you?"
"What, you know I'm in a bad mood, are you trying to be sarcastic?"
"I wouldn't dare, I'm just telling the truth." Han Zhou raised the wine jar, touched the wine in Xiao Heye's hand, took a sip, and then casually said, "I told you long ago, women are just trouble."
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