Yue Han looked at the Imperial Master hesitantly: "Sir, do you still want to keep an eye on the Fifth Prince?"
The Imperial Master pondered for a moment and waved his hand: "Forget it, just leave one or two people behind, and the rest of you can withdraw and look after the other princes."
"yes."
Yue Han responded and was about to leave, but the Imperial Master stopped him, "Wait..."
Yue Han looked up at him, only to see that the Imperial Master had an expression that was difficult to describe. He was stunned for a moment, then reacted and said tentatively, "The people at the prayer platform said that the Saintess has been feeling much better recently and is in good spirits. She should be well in a few days."
The Imperial Master pursed his lips and said, "I understand."
This time everything was really fine, so Yue Han retreated.
After the door was closed and the study became quiet, the Imperial Master finally released his strength, leaned back on the chair, his gaze fixed on a certain point in the void, and he began to stare blankly.
What should he do next? If the Fifth Prince really wasn't as simple as he appeared, he might be courting disaster. However, he had already sent someone to contact the Fifth Prince, who also intended to marry Lan Shuang as his legal wife. If he changed his mind directly, it would be a bit troublesome.
Moreover, he had been observing the Fifth Prince for so long before deciding on him as a puppet. If he were to change the person now, the Fifth Prince would be desperate and run to the emperor to expose himself. He would be skinned alive if he didn't die.
What should I do?
Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Even if I am wrong, I can only stick to it. Otherwise, I can only choose the crown prince. But although the crown prince is stupid, he is restless. When he ascends the throne, I am afraid that others will whisper in his ear and he will be the first one to be targeted.
The national teacher was completely trapped in a dilemma.
After twenty years of painstaking efforts, he finally found himself trapped in the same place, unable to move forward or backward.
…
The next day, he visited the emperor in the palace with dark circles under his eyes. The emperor asked him a few questions with concern. The imperial preceptor then said, "Your Majesty is in poor health. I have been unable to eat or sleep, praying and reciting scriptures day and night, so you look a little haggard. But I see that Your Majesty looks much better, so I think it's all worth it."
The emperor was deeply moved upon hearing this. He shook the Imperial Preceptor's hand and sighed, "Of all the civil and military officials in the court, you are the only one who truly treats me with sincerity. It's a pity that they all talk about loyalty and patriotism, but they are all thinking about how to plot against me."
The Imperial Master lowered his eyes, unnoticedly pulled his hand away, and tucked the quilt in for the Emperor. "The weather is getting colder. Even with the fire on, Your Majesty must be careful."
The emperor did not notice his disgust, but was even more moved. He chattered on and on about a lot of random things until he was exhausted and let him go.
After leaving the palace, he was about to get on the carriage when he saw a man standing beside the carriage. He was tall and slender, with deep and strong features. He was silent and had a solemn and murderous aura.
He frowned, and the man noticed his gaze and immediately looked over, nodding at him, "Master Imperial Master."
The Imperial Master walked over. His attendant was also standing beside the carriage, looking troubled. Only when he saw him did he seem to find his backbone. "Sir, General Xin said he wanted to see you and insisted on waiting here for you to come out."
The Imperial Preceptor's gaze fell on Xin Wujiang's face. Xin Wujiang remained calm as he looked at him. "I do have something important to discuss with you, Imperial Preceptor. I wonder if you have time to chat?"
"Heh..." The Imperial Master chuckled, "The General is waiting for me here, it doesn't seem like he cares whether I'm free or not."
Xin Wujiang raised his eyebrows: "Then I am free, Imperial Master, please—"
He waved his hand and pointed to the carriage of the general's mansion next to him.
The Imperial Master's attendant stepped forward and said, "You—"
The Imperial Master raised his hand and said, "That's fine. I also want to talk to the General. Now that we're here, let's go."
Servant: "Then..."
"You guys go back."
"yes."
…
The Imperial Master and Xin Wujiang sat opposite each other in the carriage, neither of them spoke first, and the atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed frozen.
Xin Wujiang stared at the Imperial Master's mask for a few seconds, then looked away and took a sip of tea, feeling disgusted in his heart.
A grown man who hides his head and shows his tail is obviously not a serious person and must have something to hide.
The Imperial Master also looked at Xin Wujiang. He had a good-looking face, handsome and strong. No wonder he had captured the hearts of all the noble ladies in Kyoto.
Lan Shuang...
Xin Wujiang: Lan Shuang definitely won’t like this kind of person.
Imperial Master: Lan Shuang might like this kind of person?
The two of them thought of Lan Shuang at the same time, which caused Lan Shuang to sneeze several times while eating and almost choked herself to death.
Finally, she lost her appetite and went out to bask in the sun.
The two men took a carriage straight to the largest restaurant in Kyoto. After getting off the car, Xin Wujiang asked for a private room.
The two of them were not really interested in the food, and they didn't come here specifically to eat. They just ordered a few dishes and sent everyone away, then closed the door and prepared to talk business.
"I won't beat around the bush with you. I'm attracted to Lan Shuang and want to marry her as my first wife. What do you think, Imperial Master?"
Xin Wujiang picked up the wine jug and poured a glass of wine for the imperial teacher.
The Imperial Master narrowed his eyes. "Delighted with Shuang'er? If I remember correctly, you only met once at the Crown Prince's birthday banquet, and you're already attracted to her? Isn't that a bit too hasty?"
"Doesn't the Imperial Master know what love at first sight is?" Xin Wujiang filled his glass again, but he didn't drink it, just put it there.
The Imperial Master sneered, "You know but don't believe it, you're just tempted by her beauty."
"Whether it's lust or love at first sight, as long as you can achieve your ultimate goal, what difference does it make?" Xin Wujiang pursed his lips. "You cultivated Lan Shuang just to consolidate your power, didn't you? But you're already a thorn in everyone's side. Once the emperor falls, your life won't be easy, will it?"
The Imperial Master's eyes were slightly cold, but he said nothing.
Xin Wujiang continued, "I am also a thorn in the eyes of others. You might as well win me over instead of winning over others. At least I have the military power in my hands. As long as I don't take the initiative to commit crimes, it won't be difficult for me to protect myself."
The Imperial Master still remained silent.
This time Xin Wujiang didn't say anything.
The two of them fell into an eerie silence. The food gradually grew cold, and no one touched it.
Xin Wujiang didn't say anything. He had said everything he needed to say. It was up to the Imperial Master to decide the matter.
How does the national teacher weigh the pros and cons?
He didn't really want to weigh the pros and cons, because as soon as he saw Xin Wujiang, he felt uneasy. He couldn't tell where he felt uneasy, so he was reluctant to agree.
But no matter how you look at it, it is indeed better for Lan Shuang to marry him than to marry the Fifth Prince, especially now that the situation on the Fifth Prince's side is unclear.
However, if he married Lan Shuang to Xin Wujiang, he would be missing a bargaining chip on the Fifth Prince's side.
"Marriage is a serious matter, not a joke. General Xin is young and promising, and I naturally admire him. But Shuang'er has been spoiled by me since she was a child, and she has a very bad temper. I need to ask her about this matter."
Xin Wujiang smiled secretly when he heard this, not knowing that it was Lan Shuang who took the initiative to find him, and Lan Shuang had already made the decision.
It is impossible for the national teacher to be completely ignorant, so he is just delaying.
As for delaying...
Xin Wujiang smiled and said, "Of course. I'll wait for the good news from the Imperial Master."
The Imperial Master smiled, picked up the wine glass, drank it all, and stood up: "I'll drink this glass of wine. I have something else to do, so I won't stay with you any longer. Goodbye."
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