This can't go on.
After spending another week in the palace, living a life of idleness and leisure, Qi Qi almost succumbed to the corrupting influence of money once again.
The court is now divided into four factions: the Ninth Prince, the Seventh Prince, an ambitious faction of officials led by the Prime Minister, and several other princes and members of the imperial clan who have not yet been appointed to high positions. These are just a handful and not worth worrying about.
While the front lines were in a state of chaos, there was a growing sense of unrest in the capital. To prevent Huangfu Jue from getting too stressed out and dying young, Qi Qi had been secretly brainwashing him for days, claiming that being an emperor was bad in every way. However, the effects were not yet visible.
In addition, since the people Qi Qi had previously arranged were still outside the palace and unable to enter, he planned to emulate Huangfu Yi's efficient and practical plan to "kidnap" them.
That's right, Gu Siyan's troops have once again embarked on the path to flatten the capital. Rather than watching him defend the capital to the death, it's better to tie him up first.
"Your Highness, if you weren't emperor, what would you like to do in the future?"
Huangfu Jue remained unmoved: "There are no 'ifs'."
Qi Qi was clearly getting anxious: "Why do you insist on sitting in that seat..."
Huangfu Jue glanced over, assuming he had heard rumors outside, and reassured him, "Don't be afraid, the rebel army can't break in."
Qi Qi: "..."
Clearly, although Huangfu Jue and his seventh brother Huangfu He are enemies, their relationship is not as tense as Qi Qi has perceived it to be these days. In terms of opposing the Zhenbei Army and stabilizing the rear, they clearly trust each other.
Huangfu He was fighting on the front lines, while Huangfu Jue was managing state affairs and dealing with the Prime Minister in the rear.
Three days later, a new batch of young women entered the palace after three years of selection. After layers of selection, a total of twenty women were chosen. The Prime Minister's daughter was exceptionally beautiful and was immediately granted the title of Noble Lady, ranking first among all the newly selected young women.
That night, a guest came to the prince's study.
...
She's here.
soon.
She left.
...
Huangfu Jue sat back down on the stool, gazing at the flickering candlelight, his thoughts drifting elsewhere...
Qi Qi suddenly jumped out from the side: "Whoa!"
Huangfu Jue knew from his expression that he had misunderstood, and with a smirk, Qi Qi immediately received a flick on the forehead: "Ouch... what are you doing!"
Huangfu Jue said, "Can't you think about it carefully? Which noble lady from a prominent family would be so bold as to do such a thing?"
Conspiracy...conspiracy?
Before he could answer, Huangfu Jue continued, "This woman's breathing is long and steady. She knelt for a long time and when she got up, her lower body was still very stable. The bones in her shoulders are the kind that only martial artists would have. She was also wearing gloves... I'm afraid the calluses on her hands from practicing martial arts haven't had time to fade yet..."
Qi Qi: The romance drama has turned into a political intrigue thriller!
I couldn't help but recall: "The Prime Minister was ruthless."
"Hmm?" Huangfu Jue glanced at him sideways, a half-smile on his face: "Does Eunuch Qi like it?"
Qi Qiyi said righteously, "How could that be! However, practicing martial arts could also be for self-defense?"
Huangfu Jue glared at Qi Qi again.
Qi Qi asked sullenly, "Ah, what is the Prime Minister's purpose?"
"The old man is afraid that the one above him is no longer capable, so he wants to take another chance. The seventh brother is too far away, and he has too many women, so it's not easy for him to make a move. It's perfectly normal for him to come to me."
Qi Qi: "That's not right. How can they be sure that a prince would abandon his great cause for a woman?"
Huangfu Jue chuckled: "Having a child is enough, what's the point of having a man? If this old man weren't a man, he probably wouldn't have had this opportunity; he would have taken it himself."
Qi Qi recalled the Prime Minister's old face and almost got goosebumps: "Good heavens..."
"How about..."
Huangfu Jue's face darkened: "What are you trying to say?"
Qi Qi said, "What are you thinking about? That person's identity is so dangerous, we can't go to her. I was chatting with Xiao Fuzi the other day, and we talked about how Her Majesty wanted to arrange a marriage for you with a prince..."
No, this matter has been discussed since last year, and it still hasn't been decided... I can understand why the Empress is anxious. It's purely because there are so many children on the Seventh Prince's side, and compared to Huangfu Jue who is all alone, Huangfu Jue's competitiveness has greatly decreased. Look, he has only been here for a few days and he already knows that the competition for the position of palace maid in the prince's quarters is very fierce.
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