Don't mention her.
The name "Shuanghua" is the hall name of the Moyi clan.
She stared at the book, barely daring to breathe. What did this book have to do with Mo Yi Bi Shuang?
An even bigger mystery looms before us: Prince Ning, Hulü Guang, and Princess Wansui were actually acquainted.
Princess Wansui said in a very calm tone, "So this includes the names, families, and weaknesses of each branch of the Frostflower Hall, right?"
Hulü Guang said impatiently, "That's how it is. Otherwise, why would I go to such great lengths to personally travel to the Southern Dynasty?"
He added, “Your Hidden Moon Clan will take over the power of Frostflower Hall, and you will help me become the emperor of the new dynasty. From then on, we will be one in the open and one in the shadows, and the world will be ours. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
As soon as Huli Guang uttered this one sentence, A Qiu immediately knew that he was deceiving the Princess.
Because the true heir to the legacy of Shuanghua Hall is not him, but Mo Yi Bishuang's biological son, A Qiu's second senior brother, Mo Yi Mingyue.
According to A Qiu's speculation, even the so-called legacy of Shuanghua Hall is not a force or network that can be manipulated, but rather a group of powerful families with old ties and deep favors to the Mo Yi aristocratic families.
For example, Yuan Si Niang of Luoyufang. For example, Tianji Si Su and Shangguan Jin, who once received a single word of kindness from Mo Yi Bi Shuang.
But why Hulü Guang would believe that Shuanghua Hall is loyal to Mo Yi Bishuang and is still operating, a network that can be taken over by an heir, is another question.
But upon hearing the words, "You will help me become the emperor of the new dynasty," the greater shock had already subsided; he was deceiving His Majesty.
Tomorrow is the coronation ceremony of Huli Jin. How will Huli Guang become the emperor of the new dynasty?
Princess Wansui chuckled softly, the shadow cast by her eyelashes falling on her near-perfect nose.
She slowly moved to Hulü Guang's side, looked up at him, and said with a shifty gaze, "One in the light, one in the dark? Does Your Highness only ever want me to stay in the shadows, instead of letting me stand openly by your side as your woman?"
Huli Guang was speechless for a moment, and his expression changed.
He paused, forced a smile, and said, "Let's talk about that after I sit on that throne! Right now, the important thing is for you to deal with my elder brother so that I can smoothly ascend the throne at tomorrow's coronation ceremony."
A Qiu unconsciously looked down and met Gu Yi's gaze.
The two looked at each other in bewilderment.
Whether this unexpected news is good or bad is hard to say.
The advantage is that if the Emperor and Huli Guang's plot succeeds, Huli Jin won't need them to kill him.
The downside is that the target of the assassination might change to Hulü Guang. Compared to Hulü Jin, Hulü Guang knows them much better, and will inevitably be more wary and cautious, making the assassination more difficult.
The Emperor, however, looked relentlessly into his eyes and laughed, "Your Highness, I'm not joking."
As soon as she finished speaking, the air in the room froze.
Hulü Guang's face stiffened as well. After confirming that His Majesty's decision was not impulsive, he finally picked up the "Frosty Flower Records" on the table and said coldly, "What we agreed on was an exchange of one thing for another. I will give you Mo Yi Bi Shuang's last words, and you will infiltrate the palace and eliminate my elder brother for me. After it is done, you will have the same power and status as Mo Yi Bi Shuang. This is also an agreement that your mother and I agreed to beforehand. There is nothing else."
Princess Wansui looked at him and smiled, "Back in Jianzhang Palace, you were tricked by the Grand Music Master and imprisoned in the Court of Justice's dungeon. It was my Hidden Moon Clan that rescued you. Wasn't that an unexpected bonus?"
She then said with a charming smile, "I wonder if Your Highness's life is worth the honor of an empress."
Ah Qiu finally learned that back then, Hulü Guang had used a sleeping potion to incapacitate her and Shangguan Yuqi at Bifu Pavilion. Fortunately, Gu Yi saved them. Afterwards, the Junior Master Charioteer threw Hulü Guang into the dungeon near Yinma Spring as punishment, but he was rescued in less than half a day. Who was behind this?
At that time, she was still wondering who had such great power, was so familiar with the terrain of Jianzhang, and had the courage to openly oppose the imperial court and rescue people from the hands of the Junior Tutor.
However, if it is the Hidden Moon Clan led by Princess Wansui, then the cause and effect can be explained.
The Hidden Moon Clan were originally responsible for intelligence espionage and infiltrating the region, and were also implicitly intermediaries between the Hu tribes and the Southern Dynasty. Su Rouhua, on the other hand, was a leader in the North who had once rivaled Mo Yi Bi Shuang. Having infiltrated the Southern Dynasty for many years, their connections were deeply entrenched, so it was not surprising that they tracked down and rescued Huli Guang.
Hulü Guang's expression changed drastically, and he said, "You actually want to be my empress?"
From A Qiu's perspective, one could sense that Princess Wansui swayed almost imperceptibly when Huli Guang uttered those words in shock.
Then, as if nothing had happened, he straightened his spine.
A Qiu was deeply surprised: why did Hulü Guang's reaction seem to have dealt a significant blow to the Emperor?
Both men are cunning as foxes, pragmatic and adept at calculation. When negotiating with each other, they should be prepared for their true intentions to be revealed. Why would they bother with mutual respect and pleasantries over drinks, discussing their friendship?
Wan Sui lowered her head, and from Gu Yi's angle, it was clear that she was lowering her head to hide the fleeting tears in her eyes.
She said softly, “The reason why the Great Khan cannot openly take me as his wife is because he has a queen from five tribes. But Your Highness Prince Ning, the position of queen is still vacant. Wouldn’t it be perfect for me?”
Hulü Guang's expression was complicated, and he was stunned and confused.
But A Qiu could see that his expression was a mixture of surprise, disbelief, indifference, and... a hint of disdain.
Then, perhaps finally remembering the life-saving grace of the Hidden Moon Clan in Jianzhang, he adjusted himself and softened his expression, saying, "Zhuya, my future empress is related to the peace and unity between the Hu and Han peoples. The position of empress of the new dynasty is not reserved for the Hu people."
Only then did A-Qiu learn that Wan-Sui's real name was "Zhu-Ya." And this name was clearly only known to his closest relatives.
The name and identity of "Princess Long Live" were, from the very beginning, a gorgeous but false facade that Su Rouhua had created for her.
The Empress Dowager seemed momentarily distracted by the word "Zhuya." After a moment, she said fiercely, "But Huli Punu, you promised my father Khan that you would protect me for the rest of your life. You said that this was your only wish in life!"
Hulü Guang was speechless and could not utter another word.
Ah Qiu then realized that not only did the Empress Dowager have a father, but her father was indeed a Khan.
This sounds ridiculous. Of course, Wansui couldn't have been born by Su Rouhua alone. Since Li Chongyu's father was Guannei Marquis Li Mingyuan, Wansui naturally also had a father.
But Ah Qiu also finds it hard to imagine what kind of father would allow his daughter to wander among different tribes, seeking refuge.
That was probably another heartbreaking past.
Hulü Guang also fell silent.
Even without him saying it, Ah Qiu could guess the general cause and effect.
They must have known each other since childhood. Moreover, Huli Guang had made some kind of agreement with the Khan's father, either jokingly or in a flattering manner, regarding the Princess of the Great Khan, who was then named Zhuya.
Most likely, it's possible that Hulü Guang was once affiliated with the father of Princess Wansui, the Khan. Otherwise, Aqiu couldn't imagine under what circumstances Hulü Guang would make such a vow.
Now, how could Hulü Guang explain to her that he was no longer the young man he once was, and that the ideal partner in his heart had changed with his ambitions?
His position as princess remains vacant, waiting to be sold for a higher price.
Even with her exceptional eloquence, Hulü Guang probably couldn't explain it clearly. But the Empress Dowager was no longer the young girl she once was. She might not truly be ignorant.
She simply couldn't accept it.
The night wind blew past the window, and crows cawed a couple of times from the branches; the moonlight was cold and clear.
Suddenly, Wan Sui went berserk, smashing the "Records of Frost and Glory" on the table to the ground. Then, with all his might, he pounded on Hulü Guang's chest, hissing, "You lied to me! You've been lying to me all along! Even now, you're still lying to me into risking my life for you! Hulü Punu, are you even human?!"
She cried, large tears falling onto the cover of "The Record of Frosty Splendor".
Hulü Guang let her hit him, but remained unmoved.
As the emperor's cries gradually subsided, Huli Guang said blankly, "Zhuya, it's useless for you to say anything to me now, or for me to promise you anything. Only when I hold power will my word determine our future."
Wan Sui, with tears in her eyes, actually smiled. Heartbroken, she said, "From the moment I failed in my mission to build the chapter and traveled thousands of miles to seek refuge with you in order to escape my mother, only to be offered up to your elder brother, I should have known what kind of person you were. How ridiculous that I still believed your lies back then."
Ah Qiu only then realized that Wan Sui was not without merit and had made efforts to change his parasitic fate.
Since her failed trip to the Southern Dynasty, she has never been taken into the palace by the Dayan Dynasty. In order to escape the fate of selling her beauty and talent arranged for her by Su Rouhua, she went to find her lover, whom she met when she was young and under the protection of her father, the King of Ning, Huli Guang, who is now the second most powerful man in the Northern Qiang Kingdom.
Unexpectedly, Hulü Guang betrayed her and sent her to Hulü Jin's palace.
Huli Guang turned his back and said calmly, "You know what kind of woman I like, Zhuya. That won't change just because you've served anyone."
The Emperor smiled through his tears, his expression utterly desolate: "Is Mo Yi Bi Shuang like that? You don't care how many people she's been with, it's just because she gave you hope of gaining a country."
Hulü Guang roared, "Don't mention her!"
Wan Sui continued, "My mother said that Mo Yi Bi Shuang would never fall in love with anyone; her heart died the moment her family was destroyed. She is more ruthless than any of us and would never have any feelings for you, a member of the Northern Qiang. The Mo Yi clan is a true knife, and it seems that this knife has successfully pierced your heart."
With tears in her eyes, she continued to laugh: "Han women are more skilled at seduction than we are. In the two years she spent by your side, she used not only her beauty and appearance to seduce you, but also her power to incite your ambition, her schemes to awaken your desires, and her exquisite Han culture to bewitch your mind. You can no longer stand us barbarian women; the more unconquerable she is, the more you want to possess her completely, even to conquer the country she belongs to. You can't think of anything else. I know very well that even if I help you kill your elder brother, I will not be your future empress, because you haven't considered me for a single moment; you only think I am unworthy."
The veins on Huli Guang's forehead bulged, but he still made a last effort to comfort her, saying, "Why would you think that? We've known each other since we were young. Although you've worked for me, I've never thought of mistreating you."
He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I promised the Su Clan Chief that if I gain control of the world, you will be my imperial concubine."
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