Chapter 159 If I have to die, I am enough
Dongli Royal Family.
Emperor Helian Aodu looked at his sister Helian Sari with a worried look on his face.
"Sister, when do you think Daxia will send troops to attack us?"
They had also heard about Xichang's surrender to Daxia.
Heliansari was also a little worried. She didn't expect that Daxia would expand so quickly.
Less than half a year after the little princess's first birthday banquet, they destroyed Xichang again.
Dongluo and Nanjiang, I don’t know which one will be their next target of attack.
If a fight really breaks out, even if she goes into battle with her age and appearance, she probably won't be able to change anything.
"Or, why don't we just surrender quickly?" Helian Aodu looked at his sister pitifully.
"You've declared defeat before the battle even started. Is this the way of being a king that I taught you?" Heliansari was a little angry.
"But didn't you say that a man who knows the current affairs is a wise man? The Emperor of Daxia is ambitious and will definitely annex us. Among the surrounding countries, only we and Southern Xinjiang are still holding on. Who knows if he will suddenly attack us one day?"
Helian Aodu sighed.
"I heard from Qian'er that they have a secret weapon, the Ninth Princess. Once that thing explodes, it can destroy a palace. With such a terrible weapon, if a fight really breaks out, what are our chances of winning?"
He had no interest in being emperor from the beginning.
If the ministers in the court had not prohibited women from ascending the throne, he would have recommended his sister to become emperor long ago.
If the imperial sister were to be the emperor, she would definitely do a better job than him. He doesn't have any big ambitions and can only be a king who maintains the status quo.
But now that Da Xia is coming in force, he is afraid he can't hold on.
Helian Sari knew that his brother was telling the truth and that Daxia would not let them go.
But after all, Dongli was the country she had defended for decades, and she couldn't just surrender.
Heliansari finally decided to delay and wait and see for a while.
Let’s see what Southern Xinjiang will do.
But before they could think it through, they received a secret letter from the Emperor of Daxia.
"Southern Xinjiang surrendered?" Helian Aodu looked at the contents of the letter and widened his eyes in disbelief.
"You believe whatever he says." Helian Saji glared at his brother.
"Maybe he said that just to trick you into surrendering."
Helian Ao was scolded by his sister so much that he dared not say a word.
He didn't expect that Long Wudi surrendered before him.
He was not the only emperor to surrender without a fight.
Thinking of this, he felt much more comforted.
Helian Sari couldn't tell whether what was said in the letter was true or false. After thinking about it, she called Helian Qian over.
After Helian Qian returned to Dongluo, he did not rest for a single day and practiced martial arts diligently every day.
He knew that he had to become stronger to protect the people around him.
Now coming into the hall, there are still beads of sweat on his forehead.
"Grandma, what do you want from me?"
"Based on your understanding of Emperor Xia, do you think the contents of this letter are true or false?" Helian Sari handed him the secret letter.
Helian Qian took it and took a look at it, his face changed drastically.
"Have Xichang and Southern Xinjiang surrendered?"
"It's true that Xichang surrendered, but that may not be the case in southern Xinjiang." Helian Sarri shook his head.
"It should be true." Helian Qian still believed in Lu Yanshi.
After all, he had done what he promised.
In his heart, Lu Yanshi is a very trustworthy person.
"I was confused. How could I ask you?" Helian Sarji shook his head in frustration.
This child had been raised in the palace by Emperor Xia for more than half a year. Emperor Xia took good care of him, so he naturally did not know about Emperor Xia's cunning.
"Grandma, if you are worried, why don't I go to Daxia and see it for myself." Helian Qian suggested.
By the way, he can also go and see the little princess.
You can also bring her two-year-old birthday present in advance.
Helian Sari was a little reluctant to let him go, but Helian Aodu thought it was a good idea.
Helian Qian's good relationship with the royal family of Daxia was beneficial to them in every way.
"Sister, I think this plan is feasible."
Finally, after persuasion from the two, Helian Sarji agreed to let Helian Qian return to Daxia.
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When Helian Qian rushed to Daxia, Jing Luobai, who had failed in his attempt to commit suicide by taking medicine, also woke up.
Upon hearing the news, Yu Shutong could no longer sit still and immediately wanted to leave the palace to see him.
But she was a little scared to leave the palace alone, so she went to find Song Yulan to accompany her.
Ever since she had been to the military camp twice, Song Yulan felt that the harem was too small.
Therefore, if there was a chance to leave the palace, she would naturally not miss it.
She agreed immediately.
The two of them left the palace together in a carriage.
Song Yulan lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the bustling streets. She couldn't help but sigh, "It's still free outside the palace."
This scene happened to be seen by Song Chong who was doing nothing.
"Hey, isn't that Song Yulan?" He was about to chase after her, but was afraid that Song Yulan would ask the guards around him to deal with him, so he didn't dare to go forward.
He followed the carriage silently, noted their destination, and then quickly went home to find his parents.
Last time, Song Yulan said he would get them official positions, but he left secretly before even having dinner. So the plan fell through.
Later, my parents sent letters to the palace many times, asking for a meeting, but she refused every time, saying that she was sick.
No one is allowed to enter the harem without being summoned.
They couldn't do anything to Song Yulan, so they were holding their breath.
Unexpectedly, I met her outside the palace today. I can't miss this opportunity.
Song Yulan didn't know that her elder brother had seen her and was planning to cause trouble for her, so she and Yu Shutong disguised themselves as Huo Yizhou's maids and followed him to the Jing family.
The two of them wore veils so that the Jing family could not see their faces.
The Jing family was a little confused and wanted to ask about their identities, but Huo Yizhou dismissed them with a sentence, "The Ministry of Public Security is handling the case, please do not disturb."
As she approached Jing Luobai's yard, Yu Shutong's heart was pounding.
"Lord Huo, what do you want from me?" Jing Luobai sat on the rocking chair in the yard and looked at Huo Yizhou expressionlessly.
Huo Yizhou said nothing, but turned aside and went out of the courtyard gate.
Yu Shutong lifted her veil and looked at him with tears in her eyes.
"Tongtong." Jing Luobai was stunned when he saw Yu Shutong.
He never thought that he would be able to see Yu Shutong outside the palace wall in his lifetime.
"Am I dreaming?" He rubbed his eyes.
"Brother Luo Bai." Yu Shutong could no longer control her emotions and rushed towards him.
Jing Luobai was hugged by her and his body froze.
"Wuwuwu. Great, you are still alive." Yu Shutong's tears fell down.
Jing Luobai widened his eyes in disbelief, and he tentatively reached out and touched Yu Shutong's face.
"Tongtong!" He finally confirmed that the scene before his eyes was not an illusion, but Yu Shutong really appeared in front of him.
Jing Luobai couldn't control his emotions and tears came out.
The two of them cried and laughed, and after a long while, Jing Luobai pushed her away in panic.
"Why did you leave the palace?"
"The emperor already knows about our affairs." Yu Shutong held his hand.
"What?" Jing Luobai suddenly became anxious.
"Tell the emperor that I seduced you and it has nothing to do with you. If anyone is to be put to death, I alone can do it. You are innocent and you must live well." He shook off Yu Shutong's hand.