Yi Zexuan nodded and said, "With Lord Zhang stepping in, this matter will be much easier to handle. Everyone is acting in the best interests of the country and its people. Lord Zhang has also done a good job for the people and soldiers. In the future, everyone will remember Lord Zhang's kindness. I also admire Lord Zhang's bravery."
Upon hearing this, Lord Zhang smiled awkwardly and said, "It's all as it should be, after all, it's a good thing."
Lord Zhang remained neutral because the situation was unclear. Although Yi Zexuan seemed to have the upper hand, who didn't know that the lord was no pushover either? He looked gentle and weak, but he was quite capable.
Lin Ziwen nodded in agreement, saying, "This move seems quite good; it's also thanks to the princess's thoughtfulness in considering these things."
"No wonder she became my queen. Your Majesty is wise; you did not only bestow this favor upon my own daughter."
The meaning behind his words was unclear, and Lin Ziwen felt a little awkward listening to them, but still nodded and hummed in agreement: "That makes sense."
Yi Zexuan smiled slightly and said, "Then let's leave it at that. Lord Zhang, go back and prepare well, and think about what to say tomorrow."
Lord Zhang rose, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Highness, rest assured, I will make preparations as soon as possible, and I hope Your Highness can lend a helping hand tomorrow."
"Of course. Since it is my will, I will definitely help and will not let you fight alone."
Lord Zhang clasped his hands in a simple bow and said, "Then this humble official will take his leave now."
Yi Zexuan hummed in agreement, and then Lord Zhang and Lin Ziwen nodded to each other before leaving.
"Why would they suddenly do this?" Lin Ziwen asked after Lord Zhang left.
"Isn't it great to achieve three goals at once?"
"It's a good thing, but if that happens, won't the lord be even clearer that the princess is on your side? Wouldn't that make the princess even more of a threat?"
Upon hearing this, Yi Zexuan looked at him and said, "What are you saying? The princess did not take sides with anyone; it was her own choice. That is merely the lord's speculation. Moreover, I will send more people to protect the princess's safety."
Lin Ziwen's lips twitched, and he said, "Then it's up to you. Anyway, it's beneficial and harmless. You just need to protect the princess."
Yi Zexuan chuckled: "That's more like you before. Look at what you said earlier, it was all incoherent and you were hesitant in your thinking."
Lin Ziwen shrugged and said, "Some things do need to be thought about more, so that some people can be spared from harm, after all, they are innocent."
Yi Zexuan frowned: "I've noticed that you're quite different from before. You used to say that there's no victory without sacrifice. You're so unpredictable and indecisive. But after you met the princess? The princess is such a noble and compassionate person. According to you, aren't all those people fighting on the border innocent? Aren't they all there for the sake of their descendants, prepared to sacrifice themselves at any time? We're just playing mind games on the front lines, aiming for greater harmony and unity. Only when we become stronger can we prevent border conflicts."
Lin Ziwen naturally understood what he meant, but he hoped to minimize the damage, though he was indeed more indecisive than before.
“I understand what you’ve said, and I will pay more attention to it in the future. It’s getting late, Your Highness, please continue with your work. I also have some things to take care of.”
The latter simply grunted in response and then ignored it.
After Lin Ziwen left, Yi Zexuan took a deep breath. Had he guessed right after all? But what kind of deep relationship could they have that would make him treat Su Lixia so well? Yi Zexuan really couldn't figure this out, since they hadn't known each other for very long.
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