Chapter 435 Asking the Reason
Smart people always strive for effective communication. Jiang Wan looked at the man who had finally understood his situation and nodded with satisfaction. After waving away the guards, he continued to ask with a friendly smile.
"How about Your Highness, please talk to my wife and me. What brought you to Dayu?"
Li Chengxiu also echoed.
"That's right, Duan Shaoyan. We're not that close to each other that you'd come all the way here to see me. Tell me, what's your plan?"
"Who's up to this? Doesn't the letter say I'm here to congratulate..."
"to be honest."
Jiang Wan interrupted him in a light voice.
"I don't have much patience. If you can't treat me with sincerity, then it doesn't matter whether we have this friendship or not."
"Yes, my wife is right. You'd better think carefully before answering. If you continue to mess around with me, I will definitely not consider forming an alliance with you."
This couple, who were in tune with each other and had a tacit understanding, put away their smiles and deliberately acted dignified, and they actually managed to have some of the noble demeanor of an emperor and empress.
After weighing the pros and cons again and again in his mind, Duan Shaoyan finally gritted his teeth, put aside his pride, and spoke some truths selectively.
"Li Chengxiu, if I can successfully ascend the throne, I am willing to sign a 100-year non-aggression treaty with you, Dayu."
"Why are you suddenly talking about this? I'm asking what you're doing on my property?"
Duan Shaoyan remained silent.
Jiang Wan took over the conversation.
"I'm going to take the liberty of guessing, but has Emperor Li finally decided to change the crown prince?"
The other party nodded slightly in silence.
Jiang Wan asked again.
"So, is this new crown prince candidate the Pluto who will soon arrive in Dayu Capital?"
"It's him!"
Duan Shaoyan's eyes were full of hatred. He didn't understand why he, as the legitimate son of the Empress, was always suppressed by Duan Shaoxuan, who was born out of wedlock?
From the emperor's grace to women, everything is lost to him!
I simply didn't need anyone to ask and started to do it.
"Your guess was correct. This envoy from Dayu is indeed not me. I forged the letter. I no longer even hold the title of Crown Prince of Dali."
There was an indescribable smile on his lips, hatred and unwillingness taking over. But his eyes were extremely clear, with a desperate madness.
"Li Chengxiu, you've dealt with me quite a few times before. You probably know what kind of person I am.
As long as you help me inherit the throne smoothly, then I will never provoke disputes between the two countries in the future. But if Duan Shaoxuan takes the throne, then you Dayu will definitely not be able to stay quiet! "
"Bah, who are you trying to scare here? What does your Duan family's affairs have to do with my Li family? Why should I help you?"
"Just because his beloved is the princess of your previous dynasty, Gu family!"
Thinking of that woman, Duan Shaoyan sneered several times.
"You probably don't know, but that woman, Gu Xiaoxiao, is incredibly resourceful. Not only did she successfully become Pluto's concubine, she also had ambiguous relationships with quite a few men. But she's still Duan Shaoxuan's most cherished treasure, and he loves her so much that he's willing to tolerate all of Gu Xiaoxiao's lovers.
Moreover, Duan Shaoxuan was extremely mentally ill. He had enjoyed torturing and killing slaves since he was a child. He even liked to peel off people's skin with his bare hands, and earned the reputation of the Ghost King among the people.
If such an evil ghost in the human world ascends the throne as the emperor of Dali, do you think he will attack your Dayu for Gu Xiaoxiao?
So, Emperor Yu and Empress Jiang, whether or not you are willing to lend a helping hand to Mr. Duan is only up to you, but in fact, it also concerns your own interests, doesn't it?
The Dayu dynasty has only been established for a few years and is already unstable. It is time to let the people rest and recuperate. Now, are you really willing to go to war with Dali?"
The instigation and intimidation in the other party's words made Jiang Wan's face completely cold.
"Are you threatening us?"
"I dare not. Duan Shaoyan is begging. I beg Queen Jiang to consider the innocent people of both countries and not let them be dragged into the war. I hope that the Queen will be kind and virtuous!"
"Whether I am kindhearted or not is entirely my business, and Your Highness the Crown Prince has no need to worry about it.
Please remember one thing: Dayu doesn't provoke war, not because we can't fight, not because we dare not fight, but because we don't want to fight. Do you understand the difference between the two?"
"I understand! Empress Jiang is very sympathetic to the people. She knows that prosperity brings hardship to the people, while decline brings hardship to the people.
But Queen Jiang, if you can nip something in the bud that shouldn't happen, that wouldn't be a great deed, don't you think?"
This guy is well versed in negotiation. He came to ask for help but he spoke in a righteous manner. However, Jiang Wan had to agree with some of his arguments.
After exchanging glances with her husband, she asked again, her eyes cold and penetrating.
"Then what do you want us to do? We can't just send troops to Dali to help you seize the throne, right?"
Duan Shaoyan shook his head hurriedly. This woman had a really nice dream. Didn’t she think I didn’t know that it was easier to invite a god than to send him away?
"Of course not. All I need is for the Emperor of Yu to send a letter to Dali, expressing his support for my position. That way, those wavering fence-sitters in the country will definitely lean towards me."
“That’s not right.”
Jiang Wan immediately shook his head in rejection.
Li Chengxiu also snorted coldly.
"Look at how easily he speaks with just a few words. He can just write a letter.
What if my family finds out?
Oh, I am a wealthy emperor who has nothing to do but eat his fill. How can I interfere in other people's messy business of whether to change the crown prince or not?
Wouldn't people call me a jerk?"
When Duan Shaoyan heard the tone of Li Chungou, it was obvious that he didn't want to care, and he became anxious instantly.
"This is a mutually beneficial and win-win situation for both parties. Why should we care about the temporary right and wrong of others' words?"
"Oh, you must not care. It's not you who is being scolded anyway."
"Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. Haven't I been scolded enough in Dali? Now I have experience to advise you. You must know that a person is truly free and easy in life. There is really no need to care about rumors."
"Haha, you're a really nice person, so damn free and easy. But I'm a good emperor, and I would never do such a shameless thing.
Thanks for the invitation, but you should find another way! Someone, get this unidentified guy out of here!
"Since our weapons are somewhat related, I'll pretend that the rain never fell and you never came. I'll turn a blind eye and leave now!"
"Emperor Yu..."
"It's no use calling me the Emperor, just get out of here!"
Seeing that Li Chengxiu could not be persuaded, Duan Shaoyan had no choice but to place all his hopes on Jiang Wan.
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