Chapter 48
Prince's Palace.
When the Wei Chang and Zhu Yi came in, Liu Ju was half-lying on the windowsill, his chin in his hand, as if thinking. He was so engrossed in his thoughts that it was unclear what he was thinking. The Wei Chang called out to him several times before he came to his senses: "Why are you here, sister?"
"I haven't seen you today, so I came to see you. But your injury still hurts, so it's inconvenient for you to go out?"
Liu Ju shook his head: "It's almost healed now, it doesn't hurt much anymore. Don't worry, sister, I'm fine."
The chief guard and the other townspeople were surprised: "Why is he like this?"
Liu Ju frowned and told me about Eyi. He said, "I want to tell myself that these are just coincidences. My second sister just said a few words. It has nothing to do with me. But..."
Liu Ju hesitated to speak.
The chief guard understood: "But you can't convince yourself?"
Liu Ju nodded and said, "When I first noticed that there was something wrong with Caiqin, my father asked me how I discovered it. I gave many points, one of which was:
"If the same person is spotted in multiple locations, then no matter who they are, no matter how ordinary or coincidental their words and actions may be, they are definitely connected to the incident and may even be the core of the incident.
"This applies to Caiqin, and to everyone else as well. Second Sister... Second Sister seemed to have only said a few words. But once she let Guangzhong know about the Drunken Horse Grass, and once she let Guangzhong know that she and Wang Chong'er were already engaged.
"These two pieces of information are extremely important and are the key to Guangzhong's brutal killing."
Liu Ju had a complicated expression. Intellectually, he knew that E Yi's behavior was wrong, but emotionally, she was his sister after all, so he was still a little worried.
"Father has asked Zhang Tang to investigate further. What will happen if the results are unfavorable to Second Sister?"
The guard looked at him and said, "You still miss her."
Her expression was complicated and her tone was ambiguous. Liu Ju was completely confused: "Even if she did something wrong, she is still my sister. Of course I miss her."
The guard paused, patted his head, sighed softly, and as Liu Ju became increasingly confused, he spoke, "The point that the emperor ordered Zhang Tang to investigate further is not the doubts you think."
Liu Ju was stunned: "Huh?"
Seeing him in a daze, the guard laughed: "You really don't know?"
Liu Ju's face was full of question marks: "I should know?"
Chief of Guards: ...
She felt helpless: "He's so smart in other things, why can't he think deeply and carefully about this?"
Liu Ju tilted his head: What are you thinking about?
Seeing this, the Chief of Guards could only speak out, "Your Majesty, you are afraid that this is a conspiracy within a conspiracy. On the surface, you are plotting to murder Wang Chong'er, but in reality, you are being plotted against him by murdering Wang Chong'er.
"Think about it, that day Crazy Horse was charging straight towards you. If Yu Sui Sheng Gu hadn't reacted in time and the Crazy Horse had knocked you away or trampled you under its hooves, what would you have done?"
What will happen? The one lying in bed today will not only be Wang Chong'er, but also him.
Liu Ju was completely stunned.
The matter that day was resolved smoothly. He was not injured or even frightened, so he never thought of this possibility.
Now that the guard chief had revealed it, he suddenly understood something and asked in surprise, "So, Father didn't beat me because of the telescope, but because of this?"
The chief guard nodded. "It's not so much that your father blames you, but rather that he's worried about you. Last year, you narrowly escaped death thanks to Liu Ling's handiwork. The scene is still vivid in my mind. And now, Wang Chong'er's situation is even more apparent. How can your father not be afraid?"
At this point, Wei Chang's heart suddenly contracted.
Not to mention Liu Che, she was also afraid, and her mother was even more so. As for her father, he had other princes. But she only had this one brother, and her mother only had this one son.
So, she wanted to kill Guangzhong Wang Cong'er. Even Eyi couldn't help but vent her anger on him. But...
The guard looked at Liu Ju. This guy hadn't thought about this at all.
Liu Ju lowered his head, touched the little butt, and suddenly felt a little guilty.
He had previously thought, "Why shouldn't I be allowed to play with the telescope I made?" He'd sneakily tried it out once, taking great care to keep it secret, but he still got beaten. His father was so unreasonable. He'd mentally complained about him so many times.
Now that I know the truth, I feel a little guilty, but still a little aggrieved.
"Then...then Father, could you have told me directly? Why did you have to beat me so hard? I was in pain for two days and only just recovered today."
The guard chief scoffed, "It's only been two days of pain and you're already feeling it's getting worse? I want you to feel pain. The more severe the pain, the more you'll remember it. Let's see if you dare to do it again in the future."
Liu Ju shrank his neck and said, "Okay, I really don't dare to do that."
He pouted, not wanting to continue the conversation. He hesitated, "I made a sudden decision to go to the summit that day, and I didn't mention it until we were leaving. How could anyone else know? The case is basically clear now, so it shouldn't have anything to do with me, right?"
The Chief of Guards nodded. "Now it seems it was indeed just a coincidence. But since it involves you, Father must be extremely cautious and investigate again and again. He will not be at ease until he is absolutely sure that there is no problem. That's why he has put E Yi under house arrest and awaits the results."
When Eyi was mentioned, Liu Ju's brows furrowed again. "I hope what she said was just a coincidence."
"Maybe it's not a coincidence."
Zhu Yi, who had been silent all the time, spoke softly.
Wei Changliu Ju paused and everyone looked over.
The guard suddenly realized that Zhu Yi's expression was not right. Although she was a quiet person and didn't talk much, she had never been as quiet as she was today.
Seeing her hesitation, she seemed to be hesitant to speak and full of thoughts.
The guard chief had a flash of inspiration: "Did you discover something?"
Zhu Yi nodded: "I have noticed something. Second sister... Second sister actually said more than just those words, and those words may not be entirely what she said."
Liu Ju opened his mouth wide: "So it was really the work of my second sister?"
Zhu Yi shook his head again: "I can't be completely sure, I also want to know the answer."
The incident with the Drunken Horse Grass happened three months ago, and Eyi's aberrations began even earlier. If she had deliberately led Guangzhong to kill Wang Chong'er, then she had been planning this for a long time.
This plot, this scheming, and this method are shocking.
The guard thought for a moment, then raised his lip. "If you want to know the answer, then go find it out. No need to overthink it. Let's go and ask her in person."
Liu Ju & Zhu Yi: !!!
When... Ask him face to face? So direct?
They both had the same confused look on their faces.
The captain of the guard said nothing more and turned and left.
Liu Ju hurriedly followed: "Eldest sister, wait for me."
Although I think this operation is a bit frivolous, but who cares? How can I miss him in this kind of situation? My elder sister is right. Why bother to think about it? Just solve it if it’s on your mind! If there is a thorn, pull it out. If there is an itch, scratch it.
Zhuyi thought about it and followed closely.
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Residence in Eyi.
When Liu Ju and his two companions arrived, Eyi's biological mother, Li Ji, was also there, and the atmosphere in the house was a little strange.
Even though they both adjusted themselves after learning they were coming, Li Ji was still a little dazed, with a sad look on her face and traces of tears still on her face; E Yi's expression recovered faster than Li Ji's, but he still looked a little unnatural.
It seemed as if something had just happened between the mother and daughter.
The captain of the guards had a rough guess, but he didn't point it out and pretended not to know.
E Yi came forward and led them into the inner room to sit down. He then ordered the maid to pour water. Then he turned to Li Ji and said, "Mother, please go back first. I will talk to my elder sister and the others."
Li Ji opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but she was concerned about the presence of the guard chief and others, so she couldn't speak. She hesitated and nodded again and again, "Okay."
After Li Ji left, the chief guard dismissed all the servants, leaving only the four siblings.
E Yi was a little surprised: "What is this, elder sister?"
"I came here today to ask you something, so it's inconvenient for them to be present."
E Yi seemed to sense something, and his heart trembled slightly: "Eldest sister, whatever you want to ask, just say it."
The Chief of Guards didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "Did Guangzhong plot to murder Wang Chong'er involve you? Or, I'd rather say, did you premeditate and orchestrate it, and did Guangzhong use you?"
Liu Ju & Zhu Yi: !!!
Big sister, you really are asking directly, without any hesitation?
E Yi's expression changed for a moment before returning to normal. "Why do you say that, elder sister? I've already explained the whole story to my father. Although those words came from my mouth, they were not my original intention. It's definitely not what I wanted to see the situation turn out like this.
"Father is very observant and will definitely investigate thoroughly. Eldest sister... these questions from you are too serious for me."
"Is that so?" The guard said calmly, "Father is indeed very perceptive. But precisely because of his perceptiveness, no trick can escape his notice."
E Yi's hands trembled in his sleeves. "Eldest sister, this is definitely not my doing. I didn't know that a few words from me would cause Guang Zhong to have such evil thoughts. If I hadn't explained this to Guang Zhong a few days ago, I wouldn't even know that he had such thoughts towards me."
"No, you know."
Zhu Yi looked at her steadily and spoke with certainty.
Eyi was stunned.
Zhu Yi continued, "Guang Zhong's feelings for me didn't just arise this year, nor are they just for you. Last year, at several polo matches, both on and off the field, he approached me, intentionally or unintentionally, and showed me great courtesy.
"I'm concerned about his status as the son of a cultivator, but the most important thing is that he hasn't crossed the line and has behaved fairly properly. Although I'm not happy about it, I haven't made a fuss about it and will just ignore it."
Is there such a thing?
Liu Ju opened his mouth slightly, frowned, and felt even more disgusted with Guangzhong.
Zhu Yi continued: "After a few times, perhaps because my attitude was too cold, he became discouraged and stopped coming forward.
"I thought he would just give up, but then I found out he went to you. You weren't as cold to him as I was to me. You always talked to him gently."
E Yi clenched his fists in his sleeves, but remained calm. "He often plays polo with us, so it's normal for us to talk occasionally."
"It was indeed normal." Zhu Yi nodded. "Your attitude towards him wasn't distant, but it wasn't intimate either. So I didn't think much of it, and I didn't get involved. Later, he gave you gifts several times."
Having said this, Zhu Yi paused for a moment.
E Yiyan said, "That's true, but it's either an apology, a birthday gift, or a festival gift. Not only do I have one, but all my sisters have them too."
"Yes, we all have them. But none of us have ever worn them, only you have."
E Yi took a deep breath and said, "I just wore it because I liked it."
Zhu Yi glanced over, his eyes sharp. "If you like it, why don't you wear it on weekdays? Every time you wear it, it's when you play polo, attend a flower banquet, or go horseback riding. And Guangzhong is always with you."
If Eyi had been relatively calm before, then these words really made her heart skip a beat and her face suddenly changed.
Wei Chang and Liu Ju were also surprised.
They paid no attention to these details, only Zhuyi noticed them.
Liu Ju was surprised and asked, "Did Third Sister realize that something was wrong at that time?"
Zhu Yi shook his head. "Not really. I didn't think much of it then. It was only after the incident, when I heard Guangzhong had killed someone because of her, that I realized so many things were wrong. I suddenly realized there had been clues all along."
E Yi's body swayed. She knew she had been exposed, but she couldn't admit it. She had to force herself to say, "Whether it's playing polo or attending a flower banquet, you have to go out. Going out is different from daily wear."
Many girls are like this, they dress more elaborately when going out than when they stay at home.
Zhu Yi did not refute her, but said, "Okay. Let's not talk about that for now. What about the Drunken Horse Grass? I was there the day you mentioned it to others.
"You stand opposite those girls, I am on your left, not far away, and Guangzhong is talking to the attendants behind a tree on your right.
"From your position, you can't see Guangzhong, but you can, and I can see him too. And I clearly saw you glance behind the tree before you mentioned the Drunken Horse Grass. You knew Guangzhong was there, and you spoke only after you made sure he could hear you."
E Yi opened his mouth, but before he could say anything, Zhu Yi interrupted, "Are you trying to explain it with 'common sense' again? Yes. This glance, if viewed on its own, really doesn't amount to much. Perhaps it was just a casual glance you took by chance. No one can prove whether you saw it clearly or not."
"You can indeed explain it with 'common sense'. But what if you add in all the things that have happened before?
"Every time, you can explain it as 'common sense.' But once or twice is fine, but what about three or four times? Even your so-called 'common sense' has reached five or six times. If it's all coincidence, wouldn't that be too many?"
Too many coincidences become inevitable.
At this point, E Yi knew that any argument she made would be in vain. Her body went limp and she collapsed on the spot, her face pale.
This performance has already given the three people the answer.
Liu Ju was stunned: "Why did Second Sister do this?"
The chief guard gave the answer: "Because she didn't want to marry Wang Chong'er."
E Yi stopped pretending and looked directly at the three of them: "Yes, I don't want to marry Wang Chong'er. Do you think my eldest sister and third sister are willing?"
The chief guard said nothing, and the other townspeople opened their mouths and then closed them again.
They naturally didn't want to see people like Wang Chong'er, so based on this point alone, they had no right to comment.
E Yi sneered and began to sob unconsciously, tears streaming down his face. "See, you guys didn't want to either. So am I wrong? My mistake is that the emperor chose me, not you.
"Eldest sister, do you know how much I envy you? I envy you for being loved by our father, and even more so for having our mother to back you up, to protect you from the wind and rain, and to plan carefully for you. But what about me? What do I have?"
E Yi's throat was choked with sobs, and he took several deep breaths before he finally calmed down. He said, "Do you know how I've been living these years? My biological mother is of low status, has little influence in the palace, and is timid and cowardly.
"When people laugh at us, she's just a few idle words, and it won't hurt to listen to them. Just let it go in one ear and out the other. Don't take it to heart.
"When people bully us, she says that we are fine anyway, no one is hurt, so why make a big deal out of it, causing trouble and annoying others?
"I envy my eldest sister, third sister, and fourth sister for being favored by the emperor, and I also want to please him. She told me not to stand out. She said she is not as good as the queen, and that you are the queen's children, so it should be like this. We are different, and I just need to stay quiet and not cause trouble."
E Yi laughed bitterly, but amidst the laughter was a cry: "Ever since I can remember, she has only taught me how to endure and how to give in, but never taught me how to fight back or how to be aggressive.
"When I was young, I didn't understand. I thought that was how life was supposed to be. I did everything she said. But then I grew up and started to interact with people, attending palace banquets, and even occasionally going out with you. I learned more about things and met more people.
"I've discovered that's not the case. You're not like that, the other royal relatives aren't like that, and even many people who are lower in status and position than me aren't like that.
"My heart tells me I shouldn't be like this and I don't want to be like this anymore. I've had enough!
I don’t want to live in the box my biological mother has drawn for me. I don’t want to hide like her when things get tough. I don’t want to be like her, curled up in a small courtyard, repeating the same life every day. It seems comfortable, but in fact it is hopeless and boring.
"I'm only a teenager, I still have time. I want to have my own life, a life that belongs to me, a life that is as dazzling as everyone else's.
"I want to go out and let everyone see me, know me, and respect me, instead of looking down on me when someone glances at me.
"I don't want to endure anymore, I don't want to give in anymore, I don't want to be forced to accept everything. I want to fight for myself just once!
"No one helps me, no one plans for me, so I'll do it myself. I can't influence my father's decision, so the only way is to kill Wang Chong'er. I simply want to live for myself for once, what's wrong with me?"
These words remained in Eyi's heart for a long time, but she never said them out loud, because she didn't know who to tell them to.
A maid? A maid was, after all, just a servant. She saw it as a princess who already had everything, so why would she do this? Naturally, she couldn't understand her from her perspective.
My biological mother? Speaking out about her temperament would only lead to endless persuasion. Persuading her to give up these "outrageous" thoughts would only lead to "trouble."
If she doesn't give up, her biological mother will toss and turn every day, panic and fear, and unable to sleep at night.
What should she do then? Give up as her biological mother wishes, or just watch her worry about her?
She didn't want to do the former, and she couldn't bear the latter. She couldn't turn a blind eye and remain indifferent to the suffering her biological mother endured.
So she could only bury these in her heart and lick them alone.
Now that she was exposed by the chief guard and others, she had nowhere else to turn. Finally, under stimulation, she told everything. The more she spoke, the more her emotions that had been suppressed for a long time finally got a chance to be vented.
Eyi cried out at the top of his lungs, feeling wronged and sad, but also a little cheerful.
After yelling, she wiped away her tears and turned to look at Liu Ju. The indignation on her face faded, and a hint of guilt appeared on her face. "Even if there is one, there is only one. That is that I almost implicated the Crown Prince."
E Yi lowered his head, somewhat afraid to look directly into Liu Ju's clear eyes: "The Crown Prince has treated me well. I am not a heartless person. My plans have always only included Guang Zhong and Wang Chong'er. I never thought that Crazy Horse would rush to the Crown Prince.
"But the accident really happened. Although Guangzhong was the one who attacked, it was me who set up the trap. If I hadn't set it up, it wouldn't have happened. The prince is a good man, and even a good brother. He has never wronged me and has even been very caring. I am the one who has let him down.
"So on this point, I was indeed wrong."
Hearing this, the guard felt a little relieved. Although she had denied everything and taken no action before being exposed, at least after being exposed, she did not ignore the possible consequences for her brother.
If she only vented her own grievances without mentioning her younger brother who was almost implicated, the captain would abandon her even if he had a plan in mind.
The guard asked calmly, "Do you think this is the only thing you did wrong?"
"What else? If my sister is here to question me today on behalf of the Crown Prince, I will admit my guilt. When the accident happened and I learned that the Crown Prince was implicated, I felt guilty and thought about confessing to you and apologizing.
"But...but I was more afraid of the consequences of being exposed. So, in the end, I did nothing. I kept telling myself that the Crown Prince was fine. I felt lucky that I could get away with it.
"I admit that I am selfish. I have let the prince down. If you blame me and scold me for this, I have nothing to say. But if it is because I don't want to marry Wang Chong'er, I don't admit it. He and Guangzhong, two rotten guys, are not worthy of it."
The guard shook his head. "They are unworthy, but if you want to escape, do you have to do it this way?"
"What else can we do? I am not favored, my mother is not favored, how can the emperor listen to us? If I don't do this, what else can I do! Only the king can die."
E Yi smiled bitterly. If there were any other way, who would be willing to dirty their hands?
The guard sighed softly, "Yes."
E Yi was stunned: "What?"
The guard didn't answer, but simply said, "There's nothing wrong with wanting to live for yourself, there's nothing wrong with wanting to be dazzling, and there's nothing wrong with wanting everyone to see you. But you're going in the wrong direction."
"You just asked me if my third sister and I would be willing to be engaged to Wang Chong'er.
"If we are simply talking about choosing a future husband, Wang Chong'er is not a good man, so I naturally don't want to marry him. But if my father needs me to marry, I will marry him.
"Because I know that as a princess, everything I have today, the fine clothes and delicious food, the hordes of servants, and all the splendor I have, are all provided by the people and given by my father.
"Don't say that my father simply wants me to fulfill his promise to the Queen Mother and marry Wang Chong'er. Even if he ever asks me to go to the Xiongnu or a foreign country in the Western Regions for a marriage, I will go. This is my responsibility and obligation as a princess who has enjoyed honor and glory for half my life."
E Yi was stunned for a moment, frowned slightly, looked at her, then turned his head away with a hint of sneer at the corner of his mouth.
"I know you don't believe me. In your opinion, I am favored by my father and have already made a marriage alliance with my cousin Cao Xiang. Even if I didn't have my cousin, I would have many talented people in Chang'an to choose from. This marriage would not fall on me.
"As for the Xiongnu and the Western Regions, that's even more impossible. Although there have been many marriages since the founding of the Han Dynasty, they were all with daughters of the imperial family. There have never been any daughters of the emperor, let alone his beloved daughters.
"Since none of them are me, why not say a few nice words?"
E Yi lowered her eyes, and it was obvious that she really thought so.
The guard sighed softly, "That's exactly what happened. That's why I always knew I was lucky. Luckier than the princesses. They shouldered all the responsibilities that our princesses had to shoulder."
"I'm luckier than you. The Queen Mother's last wish was to fulfill the promise of the Emperor. Because of you, I can avoid it perfectly without any effort.
"So what I said to you is too unconvincing, and even seems a bit hypocritical and sarcastic. But this is indeed what I think in my heart, and it is what I say from the bottom of my heart.
“If fate gives me a gift, I will accept it with ease; if fate forces me into a narrow alley, I will pick up my butcher knife and carve a path to heaven.
"No matter what the situation, as long as my heart remains unchanged, I have nothing to fear. My future lies in myself, not in the Xiongnu Chanyu, not in the ruler of the Western Regions, and certainly not in Wang Chong'er."
Eyi stopped in his tracks.
The Guards Chief continued, "The Xiongnu's Western Regions are not their native land. The grasslands and deserts are filled with heavy wind and sand, and cannot compare to the mild climate and abundant resources of the Central Plains. The customs and habits of the barbarians are also very different from those of our dynasty. Especially since they are considered a foreign race to us, and vice versa."
"If I were in a foreign land, I would certainly face many hardships and difficulties. But if I really reached that point, there would always be a way out. A tree that doesn't move dies, but a person who moves lives. If others can survive in such a place, why can't I?
"Besides, I am a princess, with servants and attendants to serve me. Why can't I change myself, adapt to the environment, and then take advantage of the situation and influence them?
"Though insignificant, I am willing to give it my all and do my best. Even if I fail, I can at least plant a seed for my father and the Han Dynasty. Who knows if someone will come later and let it take root and sprout, growing into a towering tree?
"If by luck I succeed..."
The guard took a deep breath, his hands unconsciously curled into fists, and his tone became more excited: "Then I will have accomplished a great feat and become the first person in history to marry a foreign princess."
The first person in history.
These words made E Yi terrified and frightened, his soul was agitated, and his heart beat twice reflexively.
"As for Wang Chong'er..." The guard's mouth curled up, "That's even simpler. I'm a princess, not an ordinary woman. I don't rely on my husband to survive.
"In this world, there are couples who are deeply in love, but there are also many who are indifferent. Who says that couples must love each other?
"If I don't like it, then I don't like it. What can he do to me? If I'm happy, I can live happily with him. If I'm not happy, we can just maintain our dignity. I have my own mansion and my own fiefdom. I can still do what I want and live a happy life. What does he have to do with me?"
Eyi lowered his head and said nothing.
The guard said seriously, "I don't believe you haven't thought of this. Even if you're not as favored as us, you're still a legitimate royal princess. How can you be controlled by the Wang family? Even if you marry her, what's the harm?"
"If Wang Chong'er is knowledgeable and understanding, then that's fine. But if he's jealous and resentful and dares to disrespect you, act ridiculously, or behave recklessly, then he's a ready-made crime. Whether it's divorce or death, is that difficult? Why bother taking action right after the engagement and embarrassing your father?"
The guard sighed softly, "You know this, yet you still don't want to marry Wang Chong'er. Is it because you already have someone you love, someone a thousand times better than Wang Chong'er, and so you're unwilling to give in? Is that right?"
Eyi's expression changed, but he still didn't say anything.
The guard wasn't angry, but instead spoke in a gentler tone, "So is your liking for him simply admiration, or is it because he's so dazzling that the benefits you'll gain from marrying him are far greater than marrying Wang Chong'er?"
E Yi's body swayed slightly, his lips were tightly pursed, and his eyelashes trembled.
The captain of the guard knew that even if he didn't guess 100%, he had guessed 70% or 80%.
"If it's the former, you like him, but does he like you too? Are you sure you can marry him without Wang Chong'er? If it's the latter..."
The chief of guards sighed again: "Eyi, don't become another Liu Ling."
Eyi's face changed.
Her actions were indeed influenced by Liu Ling, who had shown her a possibility.
Liu Ling can use his "advantages" to make so many men work for him and achieve his goals, so why can't she?
She was different from Liu Ling in that she was not so rebellious as to attempt a rebellion; but like Liu Ling, she was also unwilling to be ordinary.
Although Liu Ling was defeated, her name was remembered by everyone, whether in the harem, the court, or the people. When others talked about her, although there were criticisms and insults, there were also sighs and admiration.
She truly achieved a life and death that was both dramatic and stirring. She was the ocean that once churned out huge waves, not a calm and still pond.
E Yi's heart was filled with ripples, and he looked towards Wei Chang.
The guard chief also looked at her, and they exchanged glances. "Liu Ling's tactics are mostly conspiracies. Conspiracies are like surprise troops in the army. If used effectively, they can catch the enemy off guard, but the gains are only small, not major.
"Open tactics are the truest form of warfare, capable of confronting the enemy head-on, demonstrating our prestige, completely crushing the enemy, and achieving a resounding victory. In my opinion, both are means of achieving victory, neither superior nor inferior, but rather a distinction of primary and secondary.
"Eyi, don't lose sight of the main point and pursue only the conspiracy and abandon the open plan. Only with the Iron Blood Army as a shield to protect you, can the special forces cooperate with it skillfully and achieve the best results.
"On the other hand, if you don't have an iron-blooded army, no matter how well you use your special forces, they will be castles in the air, with no place to stand, and will eventually collapse."
Conspiracies and schemes, an iron-blooded army, and a special force in the army...
E Yi stayed where she was. These were things she had never considered, never thought about.
"Let's talk about those men Liu Ling has won over..." The guard's expression flickered slightly, a smile on his lips. "We are women, and we are born with the advantages of women. Whether it's bright, gorgeous, or weak, we always find ways to seduce men, make them happy, and then use them as a knife in our hands."
Liu Ling used Zhang Cigong and others as his knives, and the same was true for Eyi.
E Yi's heart tightened, and he subconsciously argued: "I didn't."
Thinking of Guangzhong, she pursed her lips and said, "To Guangzhong, I do. But to... to him, I have never thought of it this way."
Eyi clenched his fists.
Even if she was bold enough to use the whole world as a knife, she would not be so naive as to think that she could pull such a move on him. Let alone carrying out such a move, even just thinking about it was a disrespect and insult to him.
She wouldn't allow others to do this, nor would she allow herself to do this. So she never had such thoughts about him.
The guard nodded. "I know. But if you marry him, you can rely on his influence and his fame to find a better way out and more opportunities. This is something Wang Chong'er cannot bring you.
"Marry Wang Chong'er. Wang Chong'er can't help you at all, and will only hold you back and become a stumbling block. If you marry him, he doesn't have to do anything deliberately. Just standing there, just having the identity of your wife, will be a great help to you.
"There's a world of difference between the two. You'll naturally choose the more suitable path, especially since you already have a fondness for him.
"But Eyi, you have to understand that no matter which one, whether it's making a knife or taking advantage of the situation, the essence is the same. What you want is in the hands of others, and you need to rely on others to achieve your goals.
"I'm not against taking extraordinary measures to succeed sometimes. This is a gift we women are born with, and it can become our weapon if we choose.
"What I want to tell you is that you can use this weapon, but it should not be your primary weapon, let alone your only weapon.
"Even if this is our talent, is it our only talent? No. We have many, many more. Like many men in this world, our talents can be varied and all-encompassing.
"As long as you discover, dig, and cultivate, we can create our own roots without having to rely on others or seek soil for growth based on their foundations. We should carve out our own world."
Eyi was stunned.
The chief of guards heaved a sigh of relief: "Eyi, I understand your unwillingness to be ordinary, and I understand your desire to fight for yourself.
“But do you really know what you want? Do you know what kind of extraordinary you desire?
"Are you sure that what you want can only be solved by killing Wang Chong'er, and that there is no other way? And will killing him definitely solve the problem?
"Eyi, you should think carefully about what kind of person you want to be and what kind of path you want to take."
Eyi stood there, looking dazed.
The guard captain stood up and left, but after two steps, he stopped and said, "Wang Chong'er has woken up this morning, but the attending physician said his injuries were severe, and his vitality was greatly damaged. Strong medicine was used to save his life. Although he has survived, his fundamental condition is seriously damaged. I'm afraid he won't be able to leave any descendants, and his life span is not long, probably only five or six years."
After saying this, the captain of the guards did not stay and strode out.
Liu Ju and the other townspeople followed in confusion.
Only Eyi was left in a daze, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.
The words of the chief guard kept echoing in her ears, about Liu Ling, about Wang Chong'er, about the Xiongnu in the Western Regions, about himself...
Every word and every sentence is like the sound of a huge bell.
At this moment, she suddenly realized that she didn't seem to be so clear about her goals and future.
What kind of person does she want to be and what kind of path does she want to take?
Eyi was silent and thought for a long, long time.
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