Not long after the Crown Prince of Xuefeng Kingdom returned, the Emperor of Xuefeng Kingdom passed away, and the throne was passed to Murong Ze.
The new emperor, emboldened by his newfound power, immediately launched an attack on the Tianqi Dynasty.
The reason given was that the prime minister of the Tianqi Dynasty had stolen the crown princess he had his eye on.
That's really... shameless.
In the imperial court.
Chu Qingxuan glanced at the court officials below and said, "Xuefeng Kingdom has sent troops to Tianqi, and I intend to personally lead the expedition."
After Chu Qingxuan finished speaking, Ruan Qingchen immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. The battlefield is too dangerous, and Tianqi Kingdom cannot do without Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
After Ruan Qingchen finished speaking, almost everyone tried to persuade Chu Qingxuan.
Even Li Wen stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I also think it is inappropriate."
Chu Qingxuan glanced lightly at Li Wen, a strange smile curving her lips, and said, "I thought Lord Li wanted me to personally lead the expedition."
Li Wen was speechless for a long time.
A flash of coldness appeared in Chu Qingxuan's eyes, then she said, "I have made my decision. Now let's talk about who will lead the army."
Chu Qingxuan's gaze lingered on Ruan Qingchen and Jun Zilin. Ruan Qingchen seemed to know what Chu Qingxuan was thinking and took the initiative to embrace her.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to go, but I still feel that Your Majesty should not lead the expedition in person."
Ruan Qingchen's gaze was firm and brooked no refusal.
"Very well, then I will await the Imperial Advisor's triumphant return."
Chu Qingxuan glanced at Le Wuyou and then said, "Wuyou, bring me the tiger tally."
The Tiger Tally of the Tianqi Kingdom could command the three armies; it could be said that whoever obtained the Tiger Tally could control the lifeline of the Tianqi Dynasty.
Le Wuyou handed the tiger tally to Chu Qingxuan and then said, "Your Majesty."
Ruan Qingchen accepted the tiger tally, knelt down and said, "Your subject will certainly safeguard the stability of the Tianqi Dynasty."
"I believe you."
Chu Qingxuan narrowed her eyes, staring at Ruan Qingchen with a hint of danger in them.
She had always been suspicious of Ruan Qingchen, and hoped that Ruan Qingchen would not disappoint her.
Ruan Qingchen set off with the tiger tally, while Chu Qingxuan remained in the capital.
Three months later, news came that Xuefeng Kingdom had been defeated, but Ruan Qingchen was holding onto his troops and refusing to return.
After hearing this, Chu Qingxuan remained calm, as if she had already known the outcome. She then summoned Prime Minister Jun Zilin.
"Jun Zilin, how much do you know about Ruan Qingchen's background?"
Ruan Qingchen's background has always been a mystery. Chu Qingxuan had long guessed that his purpose in coming to Tianqi Kingdom was not pure, and now it seems that it really is.
Jun Zilin frowned slightly, cupped his hands, and replied, "Your humble servant does not know."
Chu Qingxuan's face turned cold, and then she said, "Jun Zilin, capture Ruan Qingchen at any cost, alive."
"His Majesty……"
Chu Qingxuan glanced coldly at Jun Zilin, interrupting what he was about to say.
"When a gentleman arrives, do not plead for mercy, or do not blame me for being impolite."
"I have said, arrest Ruan Qingchen."
Show no mercy.
Jun Zilin sighed deeply, feeling helpless, and thought to himself: Ruan Qingchen, I have advised you, but you still chose this path. It seems that we are destined to be on opposite sides.
Ruan Qingchen held considerable military power, and it took Jun Zilin a great deal of effort to capture him alive.
Ruan Qingchen was sent to the imperial prison, and the once-renowned imperial advisor fell into a deep abyss.
Ruan Qingchen was imprisoned, but Chu Qingxuan acted as if nothing had happened, as if Ruan Qingchen didn't exist in the world.
Do what you're supposed to do.
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