Ying Xixi was very pleased to hear the secret guard's words. "It would be great if the prince could think like you, but as a general who led the troops into battle back then, I have some responsibilities to shoulder."
"But it wasn't you who fought on the front lines back then. It was the King of Chao. You didn't personally kill any innocent people in Beitong Kingdom, and the deaths of the King's husband, his parents, and his family had nothing to do with you!"
The secret guard became more and more excited as he spoke.
"Alright, calm down." Ying Xixi patted the secret guard's shoulder. "I understand what you mean. What stage has the internal strife in Beitong Kingdom reached?"
"My subordinates' investigation revealed that the Emperor of Beitong had killed all those who attempted to rebel, including his princes.
It can be said that the internal strife has ended, and now the old emperor of Beitong Kingdom is in power, but the old emperor no longer has any sons.
Because the royal family had no heir and the old emperor was getting older, people in the court were in panic.
In order to stabilize people's hearts, the old emperor mentioned that a prince in the royal family had gone missing more than 20 years ago.
If we can find that prince, the royal family will have an heir."
Ying Xixi was speechless when she heard this.
"Is the old emperor of Beitong Kingdom a little confused due to his old age? If he had given the throne to his surviving son earlier, wouldn't these things have happened later?
He killed all his sons, leaving the royal family without an heir, and now he remembered that there was a lost prince?
What if the missing prince had already died? Then he should probably change his surname.
However, given the current situation in Beitong State, the old emperor shouldn't easily start a war."
The secret guard shook his head, "Not necessarily, my king. I've heard that the old emperor's mental state is not right now, and he is likely to start another war.
Unfortunately, all the princes and officials in the court who were able to check and balance the old emperor were executed by the old emperor.
It can be said that the current Beitong Kingdom is a one-man show of the old emperor. Once the old emperor decides to start a war, the people below have no choice but to agree.
Unless the old emperor's people can really find the lost prince, and that prince has the ability to revive the royal family of Beitong Kingdom and maintain good relations with our Silver Phoenix Dynasty.
Otherwise... this matter would be quite troublesome."
Ying Xixi understood that this matter was indeed tricky.
"It doesn't matter. We were able to defeat the Beitong Kingdom a few years ago, and we can defeat it today a few years later.
If the old emperor of Beitong really dares to provoke a war again, this time I will beat him to a pulp!
This will also help us expand the territory of our Silver Phoenix Dynasty!"
Ying Xixi is not a combative person by nature, but if the time comes when she has to fight, then there is no harm in fighting!
Ying Xixi returned to Wen Muchen's room.
When Wen Muchen saw Ying Xixi, a happy smile appeared on his handsome face.
"King, you are here."
Ying Xixi nodded, still thinking about what the secret guard had just said, and her expression unconsciously became a little serious.
"Wang, did something bad happen? Can you tell me about it?
Perhaps I can comfort you."
Wen Muchen asked proactively.
Ying Xixi glanced at Wen Muchen and saw a rare sincerity in his eyes.
Thinking that Wen Muchen was from Beitong Country, she said.
"I have heard that the internal strife that had lasted for several years in Beitong State has ended. The old emperor of Beitong State has executed his sons and some ministers who were capable of checking and balancing the court."
Wen Muchen was a little surprised when he heard this.
He didn't expect Ying Xixi to talk to him about political affairs.
"Then... doesn't that mean the Beitong royal family has no heir?"
Ying Xixi nodded, "Yes, but the old emperor of Beitong State told the outside world that he had a prince who was lost more than 20 years ago.
He wants to find the prince and make him the heir."
Wen Muchen frowned, "But the prince who was lost since childhood, no one knows whether he is still alive.
Even if he was still alive, how could he become the heir since he had never received any imperial education since childhood?
If he were forced to become the next emperor, it would be hard to say whether he could keep the Beitong Kingdom alive."
"Isn't that right? This king thinks so too. Moreover, the old emperor of Beitong Kingdom is old and confused. A few years ago, he took the initiative to provoke a war with our Silver Phoenix Dynasty.
Even though the war ended with the defeat of Beitong State and the cession of territory in exchange for peace, it is hard to say whether the old emperor will provoke war again."
Ying Xixi sighed and closed her eyes. "This king really doesn't want to see war happen again. Every war will inevitably be commemorated with the blood and lives of civilians and soldiers."
When talking about the war a few years ago, Wen Muchen's eyes flickered and his expression darkened.
[The king said he didn’t want to see the civilians and soldiers sacrificed, but back then…]
Ying Xixi: “???”
Tell me what happened back then!
"So this is what the king thinks?"
Wen Muchen murmured softly.
"Of course, I do not want to see the civilians and soldiers sacrificed, but why do you ask this? Do you think I am someone who enjoys killing innocent people?"
Ying Xixi asked further.
Wen Muchen twitched the corner of his mouth, "Can I tell the truth?"
Ying Xixi's eyelids twitched. "Of course."
"In my eyes, the king is not someone who would kill innocent people, but I don't know if the king I see is really what he is.
Your Majesty is of noble status and has led troops to fight against the Beitong Kingdom. I wonder if in your eyes, there is any difference between the people of the Beitong Kingdom and the people of the Silver Phoenix Dynasty.
"Of course there is no difference."
Ying Xixi blurted out without hesitation, "No matter which country the people are from, they are all the same in my eyes. They are people who need the love and care of the royal family.
When I went to fight at the border of Beitong Kingdom, I repeatedly instructed my soldiers to try not to harm any of the people of Beitong Kingdom.
I can also say with a clear conscience that I have never taken a human life!"
Wen Muchen trembled and his eyes trembled.
[You really haven't been involved in a single human death? But how do you explain the deaths of my parents and sister?]
Wen Muchen thought so in his heart, and wanted to ask the question that was on the tip of his tongue several times.
But after hesitating for a long time, he still didn't ask.
[If I ask, I might end up being locked up with my injuries, and my relationship with the king will be completely over...
Dad, Mom, and sister, I'm sorry. I promised to avenge you, but now, I find that I can't bring myself to kill the king.
But I will try again...]
Ying Xixi listened to Wen Muchen's inner thoughts and wanted to ask him directly what was going on!
But she couldn't say anything, and had no way of saying it, about hearing other people's thoughts.
Let the plot develop a little more.
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