Chapter 3617 I will go and see it myself from now on
Simuyun said: "But, you haven't been back to the capital for more than ten years. This time the emperor suddenly called you back, there must be something important. We are the ones closest to the emperor, and we must carefully understand his intentions-"
Liu Yueze smiled and said, "So being an official in the capital is prestigious, but it's also really hard work."
Si Muyun sat down and said, "I hope you will understand."
Liu Yueze smiled and sat down opposite him. After carefully choosing his words, he slowly said, "Your Majesty called me back this time mainly to inquire about the situation in Shu and the next steps. I'm sure you're not interested in knowing these. There's another thing His Majesty asked about Yan Ye and the people around him."
"Yan Ye...?"
When Si Muyun mentioned this person, his expression became serious.
Of course, he knew Yan Ye. The two had known each other since childhood because of his uncle Si Boyan. Simuyun didn't like this person very much. A person with outstanding talent would always be arrogant without realizing it, which made it difficult for people around him to like him. However, Simuyun also knew everything this person had done in the Kingdom of Dian during his disappearance, including his contribution to the subsequent recovery of Bailong City and the defeat of King Nanli, so his feelings towards this person were also complicated.
When he suddenly heard that the emperor asked about him, Si Muyun hesitated for a moment, but his mind worked quickly.
"Is it related to Xue Yun?"
Everyone in the court and the country knew that Yan Ye had run away with Xue Yun. The people of the Si family even regarded this as a taboo. After all, there were not many people and things that could truly affect the imperial concubine in these years. The appearance of Xue Yun did create some rifts between the emperor and the imperial concubine. The people of the Si family, as well as the Gu family, were very cautious.
Liu Yueze shook his head and said, "No, it's that woman named Xiu Yun."
Si Muyun's face suddenly darkened.
After thinking for a moment, he said in a hoarse voice: "It seems that we have to prepare for war..."
Liu Yueze glanced at him, but didn't say much. He just said, "Okay, that's all I can say. If you want to tell the teacher after you go back, please remind him and be cautious. This is a big deal. I'm afraid it will affect the fate of the entire Yan Kingdom. We can't be careless."
"I see."
Si Muyun immediately stood up, bowed to him briefly, and turned to walk out.
Just as he reached the door, he remembered something and turned back to look at Liu Yueze: "The princess..."
Liu Yueze smiled faintly and said, "Brother, I can't care about so many things. I have to pack my luggage and set off early tomorrow. My wife and children are still waiting for me at home."
Si Muyun glanced at him, smiled, said nothing more, waved goodbye and left.
After leaving the posthouse, we got on the carriage.
Xinping was originally sitting in the car with a heavy heart, but when she saw him get in, she immediately straightened her back and said carefully, "Uncle..."
Simuyun ignored her and just called out to the coachman, who then whipped the horse and drove the carriage towards the palace.
The carriage was shaking, and the people inside were shaking as well. Xinping felt even more uneasy. When she was sitting in the carriage waiting for Si Muyun, she felt like a prisoner waiting to be executed.
Seeing that Si Muyun ignored her, she cautiously called out again, "Uncle."
Simuyun glanced at her before saying, "What do you want to tell me, Princess?"
Xinping pursed her lips, placed her hands neatly on her knees, tugging at her clothes, and whispered, "Is my uncle angry?"
Simuyun asked, "Why should I be angry?"
Xinping thought for a moment and lowered his head: "I'm angry. I shouldn't have left the palace and come to see the teacher."
Si Muyun looked at her for a while before finally taking a breath and saying, "Since Your Highness the Princess knows that she shouldn't leave the palace without permission and shouldn't come to see Liu Yueze, why did she do this?"
“…”
"Do you know how sad your father and mother would be if something unexpected happened?"
Xinping said hurriedly, "I'm very careful and won't run around."
“…”
"I've thought it through. I'm just here to meet you once and leave. There won't be any accidents."
Looking at his niece, even though she was a princess from a wealthy family, but thinking about how she had to go through such "unhappiness" at such a young age, Simuyun's heart softened a little. But he still said calmly: "Only meet her once, what's the point?"
“…”
Xinping thought for a moment and said, "For... a wish."
“…”
Si Muyun looked at her.
After a long moment, he sighed, ruffled Xinping's hair, and said, "Uncle won't tell anyone, and you shouldn't tell anyone either. Liu Yueze—your teacher—will be leaving for Xichuan tomorrow, where his wife and children are waiting for him. This matter today, and your teacher, ends here. Never mention it again, and don't even think about it. Do you understand?"
Xinping pursed his lips and nodded obediently.
So, Si Muyun didn't say anything else. He half closed his eyes and just rested.
The carriage wobbled along for a long time. Then, a gentle voice rang in his ears: "Uncle, what kind of place is Xichuan?"
“……?”
Si Muyun suddenly opened his eyes.
Xinping looked at him with a touch of curiosity and a hint of bewilderment, and asked softly, "Teacher, you've been there for over ten years. I often hear people say that Xichuan has changed. What was it like before, and what is it like now?"
Si Muyun couldn't help but frown.
He said, "As a princess, you shouldn't think so much. Xichuan is thousands of miles away, and what it looks like is none of your business."
Xinping pouted.
After a long time, she muttered silently: "I will go and see it myself from now on."
After a while, the carriage arrived outside the palace gate. Chu Yun helped Xin Ping down from the carriage. Simu Yun sat in the carriage, looked at the two of them, and then said, "Go back early, don't delay any longer."
Xinping agreed obediently and took Chuyun into the palace.
Watching their backs disappear behind the tall palace gate, Simuyun breathed a sigh of relief, but then his expression became serious again. From what Liu Yueze had just said to him, he had guessed that the Emperor was likely to use military force against the Kingdom of Dian. This was the rekindling of war after three years of peace after suppressing the rebellion in the south.
Moreover, the Kingdom of Dang...
He was very clear about the opponent's strength. Even though the Yan Kingdom was now peaceful and prosperous with all nations coming to pay tribute, there was no guarantee that they would win every battle. In the several battles against the Dian Kingdom, although they had gained some advantages, they had never truly and completely defeated the other side.
If it were Zhu Feng back then, perhaps he would have a great chance of winning.
But now…
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