The Empress's expression changed drastically, and she exclaimed in horror, "Is he plotting a rebellion?!"
Qin Chuan quickly said, "I came to you to ask for the military tally. If Xiao Yun is persuaded by him, I will have no choice but to mobilize the Southern Camp troops to protect the palace."
The Empress's face was ashen, her brows furrowed. She paced back and forth, then raised her eyes and said, "Xiao Yun will not be swayed by him, my husband, please rest assured."
"Then give me the military tally, just in case."
After Qin Chuan finished speaking, he subconsciously looked at the Empress.
To everyone's surprise, she handed him the military tally without the slightest hesitation.
"Li'er, I shouldn't have spoken like that just now. My tone was a bit harsh. What I meant was, for your safety, to ensure that nothing goes wrong..."
As Qin Chuan was speaking, she blocked his mouth with her slender hand.
The Empress gazed deeply at Qin Chuan: "Husband, I would give you my life, and I will agree to anything you ask."
"Li'er..."
Qin Chuan's heart softened, and he hugged her tightly.
"Go quickly. I'm not entirely sure I trust Xiao Yun, but I'll always believe in you for the rest of my life..."
Upon hearing her say that, Qin Chuan immediately released her.
Then he left the palace and went to the Southern Camp to mobilize troops.
...
At this moment, in the back hall of the North Camp council chamber.
Only King Zhao and Xiao Yun were in the back hall.
King Zhao looked at Xiao Yun with excitement and said, "Xiao Yun, you hold great military power. Are you just going to watch Qin Chuan, this outsider, ascend the throne step by step?"
"Do you want to watch him destroy this country?"
"The land and its people, built up over a century, rightfully belong to the Xiao family across the nine provinces and ten thousand regions!"
"Why should a kid from another family take it away? And he's even acting recklessly and implementing new policies?"
"Xiao Yun, now there's an opportunity for you to become emperor, will you take it?"
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