Chapter 104 Extra Four
When Liu Ju set out, news from this place had already spread like a full-winged eagle, flying thousands of miles away, thanks to the push of many parties.
This legendary battle was known to everyone, from east to west and north to south. Almost everyone was shocked, stunned, and in disbelief. They had all expected the Han to win, but never had they imagined such a decisive victory.
Who were the Xiongnu? They were no domesticated raccoons, but rather the unruly lions of the steppes. Their might was undeniable, and for years, it had infuriated the Western Regions. Now that this mighty mountain was gone, the royal families of the various states felt a sense of relief.
But what do you think was the key to the Han Dynasty's great victory?
Divine soldiers descended from the sky, scattering thunder and fire?
Everyone: …!!!
Who would believe this? After checking again and again, it turned out to be true!
So, besides gloating over the man's misfortune, everyone couldn't help but feel a little more in awe of the big man, and their thoughts became more serious.
The people of the Han Dynasty were much more simple-minded, and were overjoyed. So much so that every time Liu Ju returned home, every city he passed through would be filled with people lining the streets to welcome him.
Amidst cheers and worship, Liu Ju returned to Chang'an with "difficulty", and the first news he heard was: Nanyue was gone.
Liu Ju looked at Liu Che in bewilderment: "What do you mean by 'gone'? Could it be that Father saw our great victory over the Xiongnu and took the opportunity to send troops to Nanyue?"
The corners of Liu Che's mouth twitched.
Because the goal of this expedition was huge and the prince was leading the expedition personally, he was afraid of accidents, so he mobilized a lot of troops and gave all the generals ranked by the court to Liu Ju.
Even if he could mobilize some extra troops before the main army returned, where would he find the generals, the baggage, and the armaments?
How could he send troops to South Vietnam?
After being glared at, Liu Ju came to his senses and touched his nose awkwardly.
Liu Che snorted lightly, "It's all because of you. With your appearance of gunpowder, the Xiongnu had no choice but to submit to your will. How could a small country like Nanyue dare to act rashly?"
The tone sounded like scolding, but the expression was one of unconcealable pride and joy.
The question mark on Liu Ju's forehead became even bigger. He didn't understand how "dare not act rashly" could be equated with "gone".
Liu Che added, "Zhao Jiande has requested to be incorporated into the Han Dynasty."
"Zhao Jiande?"
The more Liu Ju listened, the more confused he became. Wasn't Zhao Yingqi the King of Nanyue? If Zhao Yingqi didn't die, when would it be Zhao Jiande's turn to rule?
What exactly happened in the meantime?
Liu Che no longer kept the secret and slowly explained: "Last year, Zhao Fan was exposed and I sent people to reprimand him. Zhao Yingqi wrote a letter to apologize, sent a lot of supplies as compensation, and sent his third son, Zhao Cigong, to the capital as a hostage.
You know it."
Liu Ju nodded.
"Although we did not take any further action at that time, our attitude towards Nanyue was still cold. The treatment Zhao Cigong received in Chang'an was also incomparable to that of Zhao Yingqi and Zhao Fan in the past.
“In this situation
How could South Vietnam not know about Zhao Fan's matter? We have only temporarily put it aside and have not completely exposed it. Their hidden dangers still exist.
"There was much discussion within Nanyue regarding this matter, and opinions were divided. Many ministers were very dissatisfied with Zhao Yingqi's failure to recognize his own son, allowing Zhao Fan to confuse the royal bloodline and causing such a huge chaos.
"You personally led an expedition against the Xiongnu at the beginning of this spring, and it was a grand event. Nanyue has been following the news closely since hearing it."
Liu Ju understood. The people of Nanyue were not all fools. Their attention was intended to provide support at any time. Once the Xiongnu in the north were pacified, they would likely send troops to Nanyue to settle old scores.
"As soon as you left, Zhao Yingqi submitted a memorial requesting that Zhao Xing be made Crown Prince of Nanyue."
Liu Ju curled his lips: "He is testing me."
Liu Che nodded: "I will keep it secret."
If Liu Che agreed, it would mean that the Han Dynasty would still preserve the existence of Nanyue and would not hesitate to punish Zhao Fan. If he did not agree, the future of Nanyue would be uncertain.
When this signal reached South Vietnam, how could the people not panic? How could there not be chaos amidst the panic?
Liu Che played with the cup in his hand and said, "Leaving aside Zhao Fan, Zhao Yingqi has three sons. Zhao Xing and Zhao Cigong were born to him in Chang'an with Qin Shi, while Zhao Jiande is his eldest son with his first wife from Nanyue.
"Regardless of the situation, if a crown prince was to be appointed, Zhao Jiande should be chosen. But he preferred the Qin family. Qin had been with him in Chang'an for over ten years, and he personally raised his two sons.
"Zhao Yingqi's original wife was arranged by his parents. Less than a year after their marriage, she was forced to come to Chang'an as a hostage. At that time, Zhao Jiande was still in his mother's womb. For the next ten years, father and son never met, and their relationship naturally grew distant."
Liu Ju heard the hidden meaning in his words: "So he asked for the title of Emperor Zhao Xing. Firstly, it was a test, and secondly, he sincerely wanted to help Zhao Xing ascend to the throne. After Zhao Yingqi came to Chang'an, he didn't know if he would be able to return to Nanyue in this lifetime. Therefore, he married the Qin family using the etiquette of our great Han Dynasty for seeking a principal wife."
"When they were in Chang'an, Zhao Yingqi even considered Zhao Xing his eldest son. So, of course, he wanted to bypass Zhao Jiande and directly enthronize Zhao Xing. But Zhao Jiande would definitely not agree. Moreover, if Zhao Xing ascended to the throne, his position would be in jeopardy."
Liu Che nodded: "Yes. Compared to the Qin family who came to Nanyue halfway, Zhao Jiande's mother's family has a deeper foundation in Nanyue. Nanyue also has a large and prestigious family surnamed Lu who controls most of the Nanyue government.
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"Zhao Jiande was quite clever, knowing that Zhao Yingqi was partial. Even if he passed the Nanyue hurdle, the throne would be out of his reach. So he made up his mind to burn his boats.
"He exploited Zhao Fan's case to escalate public opinion, portraying Zhao Yingqi as a foolish and incompetent monarch, and made everyone believe that he had offended the Han Dynasty and was therefore disliked by them, and even caused Nanyue to be hated by the Han Dynasty."
Liu Ju's eyes flickered: "The emperor's attitude towards Nanyue has been changing again and again, becoming increasingly indifferent, which is his proof."
certainly
This evidence was intentionally provided by Liu Che, and he may have even given a push from behind.
Liu Che smiled and tacitly agreed with Liu Ju's guess, and continued, "Zhao Jiande spread the rumor. If we want to protect Nanyue, we must remove the corrupt ruler."
Liu Ju curled his lips and said, "This is Zhao Jiande, the one who cleans up the emperor's entourage. How courageous!"
"Zhao Jiande joined forces with the Lü family to launch a rebellion. Zhao Yingqi, Zhao Xing, and the Qin clan all perished in the fighting. The Lü family's support for Zhao Jiande's succession to the throne was intended to provide a puppet to slowly erode royal power and strengthen their own clan. How could Zhao Jiande not understand their purpose? Even before he was courting the tiger, he had already planned a retreat."
Everything was clear to Liu Ju, who understood: "His escape route is his father. He had already planned that once the plan was accomplished, he would immediately submit a secret letter requesting that Nanyue be incorporated into the Han Dynasty."
"After receiving the memorial, the Emperor will naturally send people to take over South Vietnam. South Vietnam has just experienced a riot. Even if the Lu family wins, they will suffer heavy losses. With the help of King Zhao Jiande, our people will naturally achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Liu Che said with a smile: "The latest news from the carrier pigeons in South Vietnam is that things are progressing very smoothly."
"What did Zhao Jiande ask of the Emperor?"
"I ask that even though I no longer have the authority of the King of Nanyue, I still enjoy the rules and regulations of the King of Nanyue on a daily basis and not go to the capital and still live in Nanyue."
Although Beijing was a good place, he was unfamiliar with the place. Nanyue was his hometown, so Zhao Jiande's desire to live out his life in wealth and glory in Nanyue was understandable.
"I intend to confer upon him the title of Marquis of Nanyue, and except for the annual ceremonials in the capital, he will reside permanently in Nanyue."
If Liu Che changed the king's status to marquis and did not appoint him to any other official positions, he would have been just a rich and idle man.
Liu Ju blinked and asked again, "What about Zhao Cigong?"
"Zhao Jiande didn't mention it."
Not mentioning it means that they don't want to care about the other party's life or death and let the Han Dynasty deal with it. After dealing with Nanyue, Liu Che didn't want to embarrass a small hostage.
"Zhao Yingqi asked him to be a guard, so he should just be a guard quietly."
But he was just an ordinary guard, no different from many other guards in Chang'an, and there was no need to think about any other treatment.
Liu Ju sighed twice and ignored it.
Liu Che handed over several more memorials. Liu Ju flipped through them one by one. Wow, they were all letters from foreign states, all congratulatory messages from the Western Regions, celebrating their victory over the Xiongnu.
When reading the last book, Liu Ju was stunned: "Second sister and Zhang Qian are coming back?"
"Well, the message said it would arrive soon."
Liu Juteng stood up suddenly, overjoyed.
But Liu Che's supposed "soon" was a full month away, and after five years, the envoys finally returned to the court, exhausted. The envoys had left with more than twenty members, along with numerous guards and servants, a formidable group. They returned with an equally formidable group.
Although the team's personnel were reduced for various reasons, with the growing prestige of the Han Dynasty, especially the legendary influence of the battle with the Xiongnu, all the countries along the way sent people to escort them, and the merchant caravans that followed were several times larger than when they left.
Most surprising of all, there was also a grandson of the Wusun prince, the eldest son of the Wusun crown prince, and the eldest grandson of Kunmi—Junxumi. Last year, Wusun was betrayed by its own second prince and second princess. After Emperor Liu Che released the envoys, Kunmi was furious and executed the second prince. He then sent a letter of apology.
But this is not enough, especially now that the threat from the Huns has gone.
The Wusun Kunmi could not leave the country, and the crown prince was too ill to travel far, so they could only send the most influential prince Junxumi besides them to come in person to apologize.
Junxumi was young, so Emperor Wu of Han did not make things difficult for him. His attitude was neither enthusiastic nor indifferent. He just asked the Grand Herald to do things according to the rules, and then summoned Zhang Qian and E Yi into the Xuanshi Hall.
The two men vividly told Liu Che about what they saw and heard on the road, saying that they would stay for a few days in each place they arrived at, and if they felt it was necessary, they would stay in some countries for one or two months.
They took this opportunity to make friends with royal families of various countries, travel around to see the geographical features of various places, communicate with people to understand the local customs and practices, etc.
They went to the nearby Wusun and Shule, to the more distant Parthia and Dayuan, and then to the Qin Dynasty①, which was completely different from the Han Dynasty.
The buildings there are mostly built with thick brick walls, arranged in a semicircle, rising row by row;
The people there have thick hair, deep eye sockets, high and narrow noses, and their hair and eye colors are very different from ours;
The temples there are dedicated to different gods. Well, most of the statues of the gods are half-naked, and some are even half-naked.
Liu Che was stunned and astonished. Liu Ju remained silent for a long time, wondering if this was the Europe mentioned in the comments. So his second sister and Zhang Qian had traveled so far. No wonder it took five years.
How could they describe their five years of experience in just one moment? The two briefly elaborated on the matter and then presented one of the greatest gains of this mission: maps of various countries.
I saw that they were all drawn and placed on the table in a huge stack.
Then he brought out another box, which was the second biggest harvest.
E Yi looked at Liu Ju with a smile and said, "The Crown Prince asked us to collect local crops. We didn't know what the Crown Prince wanted specifically, but we collected anything that looked new and better than what our dynasty had, or that our dynasty didn't have.
"Most of them are seeds. I've specially had the mature crops drawn and recorded next to them. Your Highness needs to personally inspect and select them. I wonder if any of them are usable."
Liu Ju's eyes sparkled. Here came his moment.
"This is a watermelon, Your Majesty. This is the best summer fruit, known as a heat-reliever. However, the current variety isn't very good. You can give it to Zhao Guo to study its cultivation and see if it can be improved. He's extremely talented in farming, if nothing else."
"And this is a pomegranate. It's sweet and sour, juicy, and can be used as medicine. I have to give it to Zhao Guo as well."
"This is an apple, similar to our crab apple, but it's better and tastier than our crab apple."
"This is garlic, not a melon or fruit. It's a seasoning similar to our single-cup garlic, but it's also better than our single-cup garlic."
"This is carrot and this is lettuce. Both are ingredients."
"Ahhh, there are also walnuts, cucumbers, spinach, and cabbage... so many." Liu Ju excitedly pulled Liu Che's arm and shook it. "Father has made it, we have made it! Give it to Zhao Guo, you must give it to Zhao Guo, let him plant it for me, plant it now, plant it immediately, plant it now!"
Liu Che: ...If you shake me again, I will be shaken to pieces.
"You can eat them once you've planted them. Father, let me tell you, many of these are incredibly delicious. You're sure to like them."
After saying this, he subconsciously swallowed his saliva.
Liu Che: ...It's not me who likes it, it's you who likes it.
The corner of his mouth twitched. Liu Che covered his face with his hands as he looked at Liu Ju holding the big box and grinning foolishly. Where did this stupid son of a landlord come from? It was too much to bear to look at.
Liu Ju was delighted. These are just the
What about America?
He didn't forget that peppers, corn, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. all originated in America!
The Silk Road on land has been opened up, so how far will the Maritime Silk Road be?
Liu Ju decided on the next step: build a ship and go to sea!
He took action with great ambition and determination, only to find that it was another difficult road.
But will he give up? Absolutely not! He knows that he should eat his food one bite at a time and walk his way step by step.
Don't be in a hurry.
Before that, another polo tournament began.
The two major events of defeating the Huns and the return of the diplomatic envoys to Beijing caused great joy throughout the capital, which also led to an unprecedented high level of enthusiasm among the participants in this polo match.
The athletes on the field are showing off their energy and sweat.
Outside the arena, E Yi rode his horse and slowly walked to Zhu Yi's side. He glanced at Huo Qubing standing in front of him and said with emotion, "After several years of absence, I thought that when I returned, my third sister and the Marquis of Guanjun would have been married and their children might be able to run and jump. Who knew..."
E Yi was actually curious. Zhu Yi could see through her thoughts back then, so how could she not see through Zhu Yi's thoughts?
She wants to do what she wants.
But Zhuyi is not. Why doesn't Zhuyi have it?
"I thought you would choose an appropriate time to ask the Emperor to grant you a marriage."
Zhu Yi chuckled: "Why don't you ask for it, Second Sister?"
Eyi was stunned.
Zhu Yi continued, "Second sister, it may have been difficult to ask for it before, but now it is possible due to your meritorious service. Father has restored your princess title and fiefdom, and even increased it a little more than before."
"I heard that in Xuanzheng Hall that day, the Emperor asked you if there was anything else you wanted, and allowed you to make a request. You said you wanted to have your own marriage, to choose your own husband in the future. If you had asked me to marry my cousin, the Emperor might not have agreed on the spot, but he would have seriously considered it."
E Yi shook his head. "I did like him, but that's all in the past. Five years have passed. I've traveled to many places, seen many people break up and get back together, and witnessed a lot of things. That love has long faded."
"I used to be completely clueless, but now I know exactly what I want and what kind of person I should look for. He doesn't have to be dazzling or talented, but he has to be right for me."
Zhu Yi smiled and said, "Me too."
E Yi's expression paused, his eyes slightly curved: "Third sister is almost 20 years old."
This age is considered "old" for women to get married today.
"Yes. In the past few years, I have relied on the favor of my father, the emperor, and the queen, and the support of my younger brother, and have always found various excuses to postpone the marriage. Now I can't delay it any longer."
Zhuyi sighed that after all, they were not Huo Qubing and could not always "keep themselves out of trouble".
E Yi, who shared the same suffering, understood very well: "We can't stay single for our whole lives, but we can stay single for a lifetime."
Zhuyi raised his eyebrows and looked at Eyi, and they smiled knowingly at each other.
Although they are helpless, they are fortunately also advantageous. They can carefully choose a husband according to their own needs.
If you are lucky enough like your elder sister and meet a good man, it would be best if you can understand and tolerate each other and walk side by side with each other; if not, with the support of the prince and his younger brother, and relying on your status as a princess, divorce will not be difficult; at worst, being a widow is also good.
"No matter what, at least I want to have a child for myself."
E Yi's eyes gradually brightened. Seeing Zhu Yi's gaze on her, she did not flinch or avoid it, but said frankly: "I want to have a child of my own, a child with my own flesh and blood. It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. I will love him, cherish him, and raise him well. Third sister, do you like children?"
Zhu Yi thought of Huo Xian and Cao Zong, and a smile appeared on his face: "Of course."
"Then Third Sister has to choose carefully."
E Yi curled her lips and rode her horse to join the race. A new round of competition had begun, and it was her turn to compete. She would fight hard to win this match, and she would also take a good look at what outstanding men had emerged in the capital over the years.
She didn't care what kind of husband she married, but she couldn't be careless about who would be the father of her child.
Fortunately, she is no longer the same person she was back then. Now, unless they are people like Huo Qubing, most of the other men can get what they want as long as she asks.
Zhu Yi rolled his eyes and looked at the young man in the field with interest.
The guard slowly approached and asked, "What did you just talk about with E Yi?"
Zhu Yi reported the conversation between the two men truthfully.
The guard sighed softly, "I haven't seen her for five years. She has changed a lot."
"She's changed a lot, but haven't you and I changed a lot too?" Zhu Yi smiled and asked curiously, "Eldest sister once said she wanted to be a prince in the future. Do you still want that now?"
"No." The guard shook his head slowly. "I wanted to be a prince before, but the focus wasn't on being a prince. I just couldn't accept why all the other brothers were given the title of prince, but I could only get a princess's fiefdom. Obviously, my talent is not inferior to others, and my character is not inferior to others. Now I don't think so."
The guard looked at Liu Ju, who was cheering and waving his flag in the stands. "Because I know that my brother is here. He has helped us choose a path that will allow us to better display our strengths."
She is like Eyi's envoy to the Western Regions, like Zhuyi's interpreter to various countries, and she holds the huge salt mines of her fiefdom, through which she owns the vast trade route network and information network in the Western Regions.
The guard's expression changed, and a cold light flashed across his face. "Now I want to help my brother abolish the feudal system and take back the power of the counties and kingdoms, so that there will no longer be princes in the world, only emperors."
Zhu Yi was surprised and shocked, but then he felt it was reasonable and extended his hand with a smile: "For my brother, for the Han Dynasty, let's encourage each other."
The guard held out his hand and shook it: "Let's encourage each other!"
However, this is their life pursuit.
The direction is not for everyone. For example... Shiyi.
At this moment, Shi Yi was sitting in the stands, holding his chin and watching a figure speeding on the field with a silly smile on his face: "I finally understand why the sisters are all attracted to cousin Qubing."
Liu Ju turned around:...What do you mean?
"Some people are good-looking, good at martial arts, well-educated, and good in every way. It's really hard not to be attracted to them."
Liu Ju:……!!!
Is his sister in love? Who is she attracted to?
Liu Ju followed Shi Yi's gaze in horror, his eyes widening instantly: "Huo Guang? You're attracted to Huo Guang!"
Shi Yi glared at him and said, "Why are you yelling? What's wrong with me liking him? He's so handsome, no less handsome than my cousin Qubing."
Liu Ju took a deep breath and said, "It's not like he's only recently become good-looking. Why haven't I seen you like this before?"
"I didn't know he was so powerful before. I heard he accompanied you on your campaign against the Xiongnu this time, stayed by your side the whole time to help you plan your strategy, and even fought alongside you and Buyi, killing a Xiongnu soldier with a single arrow. He was so impressive.
"That day when you returned to the capital, I went to the city tower to greet you and watched the army approach. He rode beside you, his posture erect and heroic. The setting sun shone from behind him, immersing him in the orange light, as if his whole body was glowing.
"We'd seen each other so often before, and so many things had slipped by. It was only then that I realized how handsome he was. He was literally my dream... how do you say that? Oh, right. My dream man."
Liu Ju: ...why don't you swallow your saliva first? You're such a nymphomaniac, it's unbearable to watch.
Shi Yi continued, "And later, when I thought about it carefully, I found that he had many advantages. He was quick to learn anything, and he excelled in the classics, history, and literature, and he was proficient in riding, archery, and martial arts. His facial features were delicate, his outlines were clear, his figure was tall and straight, and his body was agile. There was nothing wrong with him."
Liu Ju was in a state of mixed emotions. After a long pause, he managed to utter, "According to what you said, Buyi is quite suitable. Buyi is a man of both civil and military talents, and he is also very handsome."
The Wei family only distinguished between generally good-looking and exceptionally good-looking, and never saw anyone ugly. At least Liu Ju had never seen an ugly one.
Shi Yi rolled his eyes: "Buyi is three years younger than me, a young boy, who cares about him?"
Liu Ju was almost choked to death by her words.
Shi Yi snorted softly: "I don't care. Anyway, I like Huo Guang now. He's the right age, the right looks, everything about him is right!"
Liu Ju pursed his lips, wanting to say that his IQ was not suitable, but he changed his tone when the words came to his lips and asked, "You like him, have you ever thought about whether he likes you?"
Liu
It is believed that Huo Guang did not have that kind of intention towards Shi Yi. The two do not match, really do not match.
I wanted to use this to repel Shi Yi, but Shi Yi didn't care at all: "It's enough that I like him, does it matter whether he likes me or not?
Liu Ju was puzzled: "Don't you think it's unimportant?
Shi Yi had always been self-absorbed in her desires, never considering anything else. Her inertial thinking had held true in this matter. Liu Ju repeatedly questioned her, and after a moment's reflection, she realized something was amiss. Before, she wanted things, but now she wanted people. There was a difference.
Shi Yi frowned: "It seems to be a little important. After all, I want to marry him. If he doesn't like me, it seems difficult to deal with.
Liu Ju breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right. Love is about mutual consent. A forced relationship won't be sweet.
Shi Yi disagreed with this statement: "You can only know whether a forced melon is sweet by twisting it off and eating it. How can you know it's not sweet if you haven't even eaten it?
Liu Ju: ...this logic seems to be correct? He was unable to refute it for a moment.
Shi Yi glanced at him and said, "No, why do I feel that you are not happy about me marrying Huo Guang? You should understand clearly that no matter how close Huo Guang is to you, he is only your study companion. I am your biological sister. You should decide for yourself who to help.
Liu Ju curled his lips speechlessly. He tried to hold back once but couldn't hold it back a second time. "I'm trying to help you, so I'm advising you. One of you has a high IQ, and the other has a low IQ. Who will suffer the loss together? Do you think it will be Huo Guang?"
With Huo Guang's scheming, wisdom and tactics, it would be very easy for him to control the simple-minded Shi Yi as long as he wanted.
Shi Yi couldn't stand it anymore and immediately jumped up: "What do you mean!
As if she didn't know what the IQ basin meant, wasn't it just scolding her for not having a brain? Humph!
Liu Ju gritted his teeth and said, "I'm afraid Huo Guang will sell you out and you'll help him count the money.
Shi Yi glared and snorted nonchalantly, "The fact that I can help him count the money means I'm happy and content. It's all good enough as long as I'm happy. Besides, I still have you, so he won't really sell me out.
Liu Ju: ...
This road was blocked, so he had to change his track: "You like Huo Guang, although there are other reasons, but the most important reason is because he is good-looking, right?
Shi Yi thought for a moment. There were indeed many reasons why she liked Huo Guang, but if Huo Guang was an ugly guy, even if other conditions remained unchanged, she would definitely not like him, so she nodded.
"Beauty leaves the mirror, flowers leave the trees; what is most impossible to retain in this world is beauty. Beauty is fleeting. What if he is no longer good-looking in the future, or if there is someone else who is more beautiful than him?
Shi Yi was stunned and thought carefully.
He impatiently threw his hands away: "What's there to worry about? We can separate when the time comes. Isn't that what you said?"
Liu Ju: ???
Don't put the blame on me. When did I say that?
"Back then, you persuaded Uncle and Aunt Pingyang that they didn't need to worry too much about their status and could just do whatever they wanted. If they ever found it wasn't suitable, they could just separate. It's the same with Huo Guang and me. At worst, he can take on his eighteen concubines and I can support my eighteen lovers."
Liu Ju:……!!!
What a boomerang! It hit the bull's eye! Liu Ju was speechless.
Shi Yi raised his eyebrows proudly: "So what's wrong with me doing what I want? I won't give up as easily as my elder sister. I will do my best to get what I want.
"How do you know you can't get it if you don't try? And if you get it and find it's not what you want or not suitable for you, then look for something else.
"You said you were our strongest supporter. Could it be that you regretted it and don't want to support us anymore?"
Liu Ju... Liu Ju was hit by the boomerang again and was completely speechless.
Shi Yi had already stood up, walked down the stands, and galloped forward: "Huo Guang, wait for me, I want to be with you, don't run away!"
Liu Ju stood in the stands, doubting his life.
aside
The chief guard and the other townspeople saw everything and could only laugh helplessly.
They all have paths they want to take and ambitions they want to achieve, but Shi Yi doesn't seem to have such considerations, at least not now, maybe in the future, or maybe never.
But so what?
Everyone has a different personality, makes different choices, and pursues different things. There is no distinction between high and low, nor between noble and humble.
You can be like them or like Shiyi.
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① Daqin: During the Western Han Dynasty, ancient Rome was called Daqin, not the Daqin of the Qin and Han dynasties. It is said to be the end point of the Silk Road at that time.
Several princesses have open endings, especially Shi Yi. You can assume she and Huo Guang got together, or you can assume she was just a flash in the pan and then gave up and went back to supporting her eighteen concubines. Haha. I think having eighteen concubines is pretty cool for a princess with the crown prince as her backer.
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