On the way back to Yu Pin Xuan, the maid couldn't help but ask, "Miss, I really don't understand why you did this. Couldn't you have just told him directly?"
Yu Xuanji's voice came from inside the float: "Isn't it all because of you, you silly girl?"
"I've sacrificed so much this time; if I still can't get justice for you, then it truly won't do."
"But you don't need to get involved in this at all."
"What's the use of saying all this now? We're already here, we have to get things done."
"The situation in the Holy Land is the worst I've seen outside of the Western Regions; it's time to change things up."
The maid remained silent upon hearing this.
Yu Xuanji: "Why aren't you saying anything? You can just say what you're thinking."
"I'm wondering if he'll really come to the Wenbi Conference tonight?"
"Don't worry, I know him too well. He would never sit idly by when it comes to people he cares about."
"Really? Then I really envy you." The maid's expression was somewhat somber.
Yu Xuanji seemed to sense the other's disappointment and comforted him gently, "You just can't let go of your feelings."
There are some people you should pursue yourself; don't always fantasize that others will take the initiative towards you.
His personality is such that if you don't react, he can pretend to be dead until he sees you.
However, once a relationship is established, he will respond with extremely enthusiasm.
The maid blushed: "That's so embarrassing."
Yu Xuanji laughed and said, "How embarrassing! Are you afraid of running into that kind of scum again?"
The maid lowered her head and remained silent.
"Alright, that's enough. We've gathered enough information over the past few days. After tonight, we'll officially begin the plan. Be prepared."
"I……"
"What, you're still worried?"
"A little."
"So many years have passed, it's time for you to let go of the past and start a new life. Now that he's here again, this time you'll definitely be able to break free from the entanglement of fate."
"But I'm afraid that if something goes wrong, it will harm him and you as well."
"Sigh." Yu Xuanji sighed, "In the end, you just don't have faith in him."
"No, no, that's not what I meant..."
"Alright, stop talking. I know what you're trying to say. In short, the best thing to do now is to trust him unconditionally and believe that he can arrange everything."
"Yes, I believe him."
Yu Xuanji breathed a sigh of relief as the float continued to slowly move towards Yupinxuan.
At this moment, in the inner hall of Huayang Palace, Shen Zhao was invited to enjoy tea with Yuan Suiyun and Crown Prince Yuan Yue.
"To have witnessed Mr. Ren's swordsmanship is truly a blessing for me. It is a great fortune for the Great Feng Dynasty that Mr. Ren has joined the Imperial Sword Sect."
Yuan Suiyun greatly admired "Ren Piaomiao" and believed that if he could truly win him over, he would be an indispensable asset.
"Ha, Your Majesty flatters me. But dealing with some chickens and dogs is really not up to par."
Shen Zhao calmly raised his cup, took a small sip, and replied frankly.
Yuan Suiyun nodded secretly.
His tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and he regarded all swordsmen as mere playthings. Anyone else would have thought he was a madman.
Unfortunately, this person certainly has the right to say such things.
Today's battle on the sword-testing stage has made him famous, and more importantly, it has dealt a blow to the arrogance of the Xu family of Bashu and the Dong family of Xiliang. This makes Yuan Suiyun feel extremely satisfied.
While Yuan Suiyun was sizing up Shen Zhao, Shen Zhao's gaze lingered on Crown Prince Yuan Yue.
Because of his indulgence in wine and women and his neglect of cultivation, the prince's body has long been depleted, and Shen Zhao is certain that he will not live for more than three years.
Yuan Suiyun glanced at Yuan Yue, then said, "You can go now, we don't need you here."
"Yes, Father, I take my leave."
After Yuan Yue left, Yuan Suiyun sighed, "Please forgive me, sir. The Crown Prince was rude and made you laugh. Alas."
"Why do you say that, Your Majesty?"
“The Crown Prince is weak by nature and indulges in wine and women all day long. He is also indifferent to state affairs. I am afraid that after I pass away, he will not be able to safeguard this legacy.”
Why worry about things that haven't happened yet? The most important thing is to cherish the present, isn't it?
"Yes, the most important thing is to cherish the present moment, but I can't even get through the present moment."
As she spoke, Yuan Suiyun squeezed out two tears.
Shen Zhao never felt any sympathy for the tears of emperors, especially if someone did this on the first meeting; there must be something to deal with afterwards.
Sure enough, Yuan Suiyun cried and said, "Last month, Xu Rong, the Prince of Bashu, sent a letter..."
They said they wanted my imperial concubine as a concubine. The thought filled me with utter shame, and thus I burst into tears.
I'm afraid I've made you laugh, sir.
Upon hearing this, Shen Zhao thought to himself: Then you shouldn't say it.
So he put down his feather fan and feigned shock, saying, "A vassal king is asking His Majesty for a princess in marriage. Is this the conduct expected of a subject?"
Yuan Suiyun: "King Xu Rong of Shu has never taken me or the entire Great Feng Dynasty seriously. Ever since Xu Xiao,..."
The Xu family, generation after generation, became increasingly arrogant and domineering, completely disregarding the imperial court's orders.
Furthermore, she repeatedly committed acts of debauchery within the harem and abused her power by establishing her own independent government.
Unfortunately, neither the late emperor nor I could do anything about it. Not only could we not punish them, but we also had to appease the Xu family.
Having no other choice, I took his descendant as my son-in-law. The Xu Shuyu you saw today, though arrogant and domineering, at least still gives me some face on the surface.
That Crown Prince Xu Suiyan is the real beast. Back then, on the hundredth day after the late emperor's death...
They actually forcibly abducted the late emperor and empress dowager to the imperial mausoleum and did it in front of the late emperor's tombstone..."
At this point, Yuan Suiyun's face was filled with humiliation.
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