"We in Eastern Chu do not have that."
"We in Xiliang don't have that."
Xuan Yuanzhan and Duanmu Junyu's unanimous reply left everyone somewhat bewildered.
Even Xuanyuan Zhan and Duanmu Junyu themselves looked at each other in shock: "Your Western Liang (Eastern Chu) has no connection with Southern Qi?"
The question was asked in unison again, and the two answered in unison once more, "No."
This question-and-answer format seems a bit like asking and answering one's own questions.
Xuanyuan Zhan and Duanmu Junyu also found it strange, and the two of them looked at Helian Rong at the same time: "Are you sure that the Northern Wei and the Southern Qi have no connection?"
Helian Rong also shook his head: "Indeed, there was no such contact between the Northern Wei and the Southern Qi before!"
Xuanyuan Zhan frowned: "Our Eastern Chu has never had any contact with Southern Qi before!"
“We in Xiliang are the same,” Duanmu Junyu immediately added.
The three were puzzled again.
Since the Northern Wei, Eastern Chu, and Western Liang had no contact with the Southern Qi, why is the Southern Qi getting involved this time?
Xuanyuan Zhan thought for a moment and said, "Let's see if they withdraw their troops this time. If they do, then as he said in his letter, he must have really come to help. If they don't withdraw, then Southern Qi has ulterior motives."
Helian Rong nodded: "I will send them a reply in a little while and tell them that the matter of Northern Wei has been resolved."
Duanmu Junyu also looked at Helian Rong and comforted him, "If Southern Qi does not withdraw its troops, there is no need to be afraid. Our three kingdoms naturally do not need to fear Southern Qi alone."
Helian Rong smiled, indicating his agreement.
Xuanyuan Zhan thought that Southern Qi wouldn't be so foolish: "Now that our three kingdoms are united, Southern Qi probably won't easily send troops. They might just be here to help. Perhaps Southern Qi saw that our three kingdoms are united, so they came to show goodwill to us."
Duanmu Junyu nodded in agreement: "I guess so. With our three kingdoms united, only Southern Qi is left all alone. He's probably worried that our three kingdoms will bully him, so he's trying to make amends."
Helian Rong pondered for a moment and said, "I've heard that the new emperor of Southern Qi is straightforward. I don't think he has many tricks up his sleeve. Perhaps he's trying to curry favor with us because of the divine beast."
"A mythical beast?"
Xuanyuan Zhan and Duanmu Junyu were both completely bewildered.
What does this have to do with mythical beasts?
Helian Rong raised an eyebrow and analyzed: "Western Liang already had the Vermilion Bird divine beast, while Eastern Chu and Northern Wei only acquired the Black Tortoise and Azure Dragon divine beasts in the last two months. Now, only Southern Qi is without a divine beast. How can the emperor of Southern Qi not be anxious?"
He could understand the Southern Qi emperor's feelings very well. Just like when the Eastern Chu had a mythical beast while their Northern Wei did not, he had been thinking about this matter day and night.
We were really looking forward to the appearance of the mythical beast from the Northern Wei Dynasty. Fortunately, the heavens did not fail us, and the Azure Dragon mythical beast from the Northern Wei Dynasty finally appeared.
Xuanyuan Zhan still didn't understand: "But the divine beast of Southern Qi hasn't appeared in the world, so what does that have to do with us?"
Helian Rong laughed: "It really has nothing to do with Eastern Chu, but it is related to Western Liang!"
"With us?" Duanmu Junyu was shocked.
She had no idea what the absence of the mythical beast in Southern Qi had to do with their Western Liang.
Seeing that they still didn't understand, Helian Rong glared at them and said, "Think about it carefully. Is the appearance of the Xuanwu divine beast in the Eastern Chu related to the Western Liang?"
Xuanyuan Zhan immediately understood Helian Rong's meaning: "You mean, because I married Ning'er, who is the Crown Princess of Xiliang, the appearance of the Xuanwu Divine Beast is related to this matter?"
Helian Rong glared at him: "How can it be unrelated? If you don't marry the girl, there will be no Xiao Bao. How will your Eastern Chu's Xuanwu divine beast appear in the world?"
Xuanyuan Zhan nodded in understanding.
Helian Rong continued, "Our Northern Wei is the same. It was because Ci'er married the Empress of Western Liang and gave birth to An'er that An'er was able to summon the Azure Dragon Divine Beast."
The others were still somewhat confused, as if they understood, but in reality they didn't quite understand.
In truth, Helian Rong didn't understand what exactly was needed to summon a divine beast; it was all just his own speculation.
He felt that the summoning of the divine beast must be related to the Western Liang Dynasty, otherwise how could the Vermilion Bird divine beast have appeared in the Western Liang Dynasty hundreds of years ago, while it took them, the Northern Wei and Eastern Chu, hundreds of years longer?
Moreover, both Northern Wei and Eastern Chu had marriage alliances with Western Liang. If it weren't for these events, Northern Wei and Eastern Chu probably wouldn't have been able to summon the divine beast by now!
Everyone agreed with Helian Rong's statement.
"Perhaps the Southern Qi really is after the divine beast, but whatever his motives, there's nothing we can do to help him summon it," Duanmu Junyu said helplessly.
Even if a marriage alliance could help Southern Qi summon a divine beast, the Western Liang royal family no longer has any eligible women for marriage alliances.
Helian Rong laughed and said, "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'll send a letter back to Southern Qi in a bit, and they should withdraw their troops."
"Yes." Everyone nodded and stopped talking about it.
Helian Rong thought of something and said with some sadness, "Now that Helian Zheng's matter has been resolved, are you going back to Eastern Chu and Western Liang?"
As an emperor, how could he not know that a country cannot be without a ruler for a day? These two emperors have been away for long enough, and it's time for them to go back. Even if he wanted to keep them indefinitely, he knew it was impossible!
Duanmu Junyu and Su Renzhong exchanged a glance.
Su Renzhong then looked at Su Xuening: "We need to see the results of Ning'er's treatment. We can only leave once we are sure that your body is fine."
He wouldn't be at peace if he left like this!
Helian Rong also looked at Su Xuening, wondering how much longer he would need to trouble them with his condition.
Su Xuening quickly replied, "It will probably take another ten days. Adding the time I spent giving my great-grandfather acupuncture, that will be a full course of treatment. Once the course is finished, my great-grandfather's health will improve significantly. Then I will prescribe some more pills for him. That way, we can come back in a few months to continue his treatment."
Everyone nodded silently.
Coming every few months isn't too much of a hassle.
Helian Rong sighed softly and looked at Su Xuening: "I'm sorry to have caused you trouble with my old bones."
Seeing that Helian Rong was somewhat remorseful, Su Xuening quickly comforted him: "Please don't say that. Even if you were a stranger, let alone our great-grandfather, I think I would still save you."
A doctor has a compassionate heart; if there is a way to save him, she will not stand by and watch him die, especially since he is their blood relative.
Helian Rong was immediately appeased by Su Xuening: "You little rascal, you have a sweet tongue and a kind heart, everyone likes you!"
Helian Rong glanced at Su Renzhong with disdain as he spoke, "You've certainly given birth to two good children."
Seeing the old man praise Su Xuening and Su Yun'an, Su Renzhong didn't care about being disliked and proudly raised his head: "That's natural."
Everyone laughed again, and their joyful laughter carried far.
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