Chapter 205 Price

She reigned for more than ten years.

She cried.

Nan Wu knew what she should do, and now was not the most appropriate time.

As she thought about this, she decided to change her clothes and then go out to take charge of the situation.

I didn't bring my confidant, but I heard the sound of a wheelchair rolling.

Deep, shallow, deep.

There should be only one person.

Is it Baiye?

Originally, Bai Ye had been a teacher to Nan Yun and her. To her, Bai Ye was indeed a good and upright teacher. She could tell what this person's true nature was just by one glance or by her first impression.

Therefore, he could easily know which palace he was in.

Sure enough, as soon as Nan Wu stepped out of the doorstep, she saw Bai Ye in the Chenghua Palace.

When he turned his back to people, he looked so aloof and arrogant that Nan Wu often skipped classes because she hated him.

Nan Wu still remembered that at that time, Bai Ye found her as easily as he did today, and spoke to her in a cold tone.

"Master Taifu." Nan Wu calmed herself down and walked over slowly.

The dark circles under her eyelids showed how many days and nights she had spent in fatigue, causing her to lose a lot of weight.

A big country like Nanzhao is not so easy to govern. Not only does it have to be rebuilt, but also the people's livelihood and food and clothing issues have to be taken care of. These are made up of many small problems that have become big problems.

Bai Ye slowly controlled the four-wheel vehicle to turn around:

"Your Majesty, long time no see!"

"I think my men are not even one percent as good as the Master Taifu in their plans, otherwise I would not have let you go again and again." Nan Wu said softly, "There was not a moment when I didn't want to kill you and your plans in the cradle."

Bai Ye's eyes were indifferent. Even when the current queen of Nanzhao approached him, there was not a ripple in his eyes.

It seemed that he didn't take her seriously, and it also seemed that there was no one else except her.

"But you still can't be so cruel." Bai Ye looked at her sympathetically, "You were not like this before. Perhaps the throne of the Phoenix has smoothed your heart, and even brought you some kindness from nowhere."

"Your Majesty, you should have your own thoughts and decisions, instead of being a coward and letting your enemies go time and again. Nan Wu, I taught you this a long time ago!"

He also taught us not to betray our country, not to harm our people, and not to flatter others.

Nan Wu seemed to have done all of them, but also seemed to have failed to do any of them.

"Then why did you come to see me this time?" Nan Wu sat down slowly and poured herself a cup of tea. "Or rather, you want to know the conditions if I want Nan Qiao to become the successor?"

Bai Ye didn't say anything, but he remained silent, which meant...

She guessed right, Bai Ye came here just for this condition.

Obviously, you know what to do.

Nan Wu smiled: "You want her to become the heir of Nanzhao naturally, right? This way, people who don't know the truth won't think she is usurping the throne. No matter what, she can still have a good reputation, right?"

"Teacher, you really think it through!"

Yes, no matter what Yun Zhuan did, he still killed the elders to get to the top. No matter what bad things this elder did or how he managed the country, he would be envied.

After all, since he killed his elders, he would naturally be cruel to others.

Even though everyone knows that getting the throne requires stepping on blood and bones!

But they will still use words to destroy the future female ruler of Nanzhao without mercy.

Being supported is always only a small part. After Nan Wu came to power, she did not deal with those old ministers. After taking office, she ruled the country personally and diligently, which was bound to affect the interests of those people.

It's hard to say what kind of difficulties and targets Yun Zhuan would face if he wasn't around.

Some cruel people may even premeditate murder.

Therefore, Bai Ye needs to ensure that Yun Zhuan has a smooth way to ascend the throne as much as possible, and a good reputation to help her pave the way for a better reign after she takes the throne.

Bai Ye's expression was one of prophet's indifference:

"Since you've guessed it, I don't need to say more. Just state your conditions!"

Nan Wu stroked the cup with her fingers, seeming to be thinking seriously:

"What kind of conditions do you think should make me excited?"

"For example, you commit suicide?"

Nan Wu seemed to be joking, but her expression was ridiculously serious.

His eyes never left Bai Ye for a moment. Has he made some decision?

Bai Ye smiled slightly:

"Can."

"You wouldn't keep an old man like me at such an old age and still be meddling in the affairs of the Nan Family, would you?"

"Besides that, I also guessed that you probably have your reasons for everything you do."

Bai Ye's expression remained calm: "When do you plan to let Nan Yao ascend the throne?"

"Three days after your death, she came to see me in person." Nan Wu waved her hand and asked the servants outside to come in:

"Prepare a cup of poisoned wine for Master Taifu."

The attendant showed no emotion on his face, but he was quite shocked inwardly.

Poisoned wine, does Your Majesty want to stab the Grand Tutor to death?

Not long after, the poisoned wine was served. Bai Ye picked up the glass and examined it carefully, but he found that Nan Wu had already stood up, as if she couldn't bear to see Bai Ye die from the poison.

Bai Ye drank the whole drink without hesitation, then leaned back on the back of the four-wheeler with a slightly tired look:

"Nanwu."

He called out softly, trying to wake Nan Wu.

Nan Wu did indeed pause for a moment. After all, Bai Ye had already made his last words, so it didn't matter if she listened to them.

"Nan Wu, you and Nan Yun are both excellent students."

Bai Ye weakly called Nan Wu's name again, and finally finished the rest of his words weakly.

His head tilted to the side and there was no sound.

Nan Wu paused but did not look back. After tears flowed quietly down her face, she walked out of the bedroom and said calmly:

"Give him a proper burial."

Nan Wu felt weak and exhausted, and felt dizzy.

The people behind were calling out:

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

"Someone, call the imperial physician..."

Nan Wu's eyes went through ups and downs again and again. She was not a child born with everyone's expectations. She was just a daughter who longed for her parents' care, and a sister who longed for her sister's love.

But the world forced her to become a king. What was the point even if she accomplished everything she wanted to do?

Eventually, he was caught in the vortex of power.

Fortunately for her, she did not sink into it in the end, but instead did something she had wanted to do for a long time.

It seemed as if a group of people rushed to rescue her, but she was no longer conscious.

(End of this chapter)