Upon hearing Li Zhu's words, the Emperor knew that Li Zhu had not taken his advice to heart...
"What if this is a diversionary tactic? And what if the target isn't Consort Zhu?"
If it wasn't Consort Zhu, then who was the target?
Li Zhu paused for a moment, carefully considering his father's words. Then a chill ran down his spine. If the target wasn't Consort Zhu, then he was very likely to be him…
"Father, do you think that the enemy's request for me to take Consort Zhu to rescue Qingqing and Yingying is just an excuse?"
How likely do you think that is?
After speaking, the Emperor looked at the shocked Li Zhu. This performance pleased the Emperor greatly. Not everyone is born a master of intrigue, but everyone can learn…
After the initial shock, Li Zhu seriously considered his adoptive father's words. He didn't know why his adoptive father had told him so much, but he gained some insights from his adoptive father's words, which were more important than taking Consort Zhu away!
After careful consideration, he realized that this was very likely a trap. Both Wang Riqing and Yuwen Yingying had only recently come to his side, and few people knew that these two were his weaknesses…
Therefore, the person who was able to capture them was very likely someone they knew, or someone who provided information that allowed outsiders to easily abduct the two of them...
"Thank you for the reminder, Father. Otherwise, I might have gone astray..."
Li Zhu said gratefully, regardless of how the other party had treated him in the past, this time they were indeed helping him and teaching him something!
"We must proceed with caution on this trip to Xiliang. You can take Consort Zhu with you; after all, they specifically requested her. We can use her as bait; perhaps we'll get some unexpected gains..."
"What? Take Consort Zhu away?"
Li Zhu thought he had misheard. He had assumed his father, the emperor, was saying all this to prevent him from taking Consort Zhu away, but he never expected that in the end, he would be allowed to take Consort Zhu away so easily…
"Father, you're not wrong, are you?"
Li Zhu asked, somewhat taken aback!
"A promise is a promise. Now that I've made it, I naturally won't go back on my word..."
The Emperor was very satisfied with Li Zhu's reaction and the effect. If he hadn't handed Consort Zhu over to Li Zhu, today's conversation would have turned into a lecture, and it would have made him seem too self-serving. However, by lecturing and then handing Consort Zhu over to Li Zhu, it proved that he wasn't saying these things just to keep Consort Zhu, but genuinely to enlighten Li Zhu. The effects of these two situations were completely opposite!
Li Zhu stared at his adoptive father, the emperor, in shock for a moment, then bowed respectfully and said...
"Thank you for your kindness, Father!"
"Well, I hope you can seize this opportunity..."
The Emperor's words had multiple layers of meaning. This opportunity referred to many things: going to Xiliang was an opportunity, becoming the Crown Prince was an opportunity, and taking Consort Zhu away was also an opportunity...
Li Zhu took a deep breath. He didn't continue to be coy, but said with some concern...
"Father, if we use Consort Zhu as bait, I may not be able to guarantee her life or death..."
Faced with Li Zhu's concerns, the Emperor merely smiled slightly, and finally looked at Li Zhu with a meaningful tone and said...
Do you think she still has any value in living?
Upon hearing his adoptive father's question, Li Zhu remained silent for a long time...
This sent a chill down his spine; reality was cruel, and some people couldn't even control their own lives...
Living is the main theme of this era...
Even if this person were his own woman, once she had found a way to die, she could be used as a sacrifice. Moreover, she had indirectly caused the death of Princess Li Xian'er; the Emperor had lost all affection for her, leaving only hatred…
"Thank you, Father..."
Li Zhu was surprised that things went so smoothly. He thought he would be scolded and then thrown out of the palace, but he didn't expect his father to actually agree to let him take Consort Zhu away, and to agree so readily!
Do you think I'm too cold-blooded?
Seeing Li Zhu's expression, the Emperor knew what he was thinking, so he couldn't help but ask!
"Father, a ruler must have a broad vision of the world, not be confined to a well and gazing at the sky. I understand that..."
After saying this, Li Zhu couldn't help but add in his heart, "But a ruler cannot be cold and heartless. He doesn't want to be that kind of lonely emperor. He wants to break the famous saying, 'The most ruthless family is the imperial family'..."
Even if he were to become an emperor, he would be a flesh-and-blood emperor. Before his transmigration, China was a nation where the people had faith, the country had strength, and the people had hope. Now, he not only wanted to be a wise ruler, but also to make China stand tall among the nations of the world…
Upon hearing Li Zhu's words, the Emperor nodded subconsciously. Perhaps he hadn't expected Li Zhu to have such insight, which shocked him somewhat.
This meeting has achieved the effect he desired, so the Emperor waved his hand and said...
"Go ahead, do whatever you want..."
Li Zhu knew there was nothing more to talk about if he stayed any longer, so he immediately got up, said goodbye, and left…
After Li Zhu left, the Emperor sighed, feeling utterly drained. This made Eunuch Tang, standing behind him, feel a pang of sympathy, so he subconsciously asked...
"Your Majesty, why don't you tell the Crown Prince the truth?"
"Is the truth really that important?"
The Emperor said wearily. Upon hearing this, Eunuch Tang opened his mouth, but ultimately did not say the rest of his words.
The truth is sometimes unimportant. He watched Li Zhu's departing figure, thinking that perhaps this trip to Xiliang would allow him to transform into a true emperor!
When Li Zhu saw Consort Zhu again, he was startled by her appearance. Was this still the Consort Zhu who possessed the beauty to topple kingdoms?
The vast palace was empty and cold, with only her there…
Consort Zhu's eyes had lost their luster, and she was filthy, her hair disheveled, clearly indicating she hadn't bathed in a long time…
She was also holding a pillow in her arms, humming something incessantly…
Sensing someone approaching, Consort Zhu hurriedly hid in a corner, clutching her pillow, and said in a trembling voice...
"Don't come any closer, don't hurt my daughter..."
"Consort Zhu, look at me, do you remember who I am?"
Li Zhu stopped and asked Consort Zhu from a distance.
Hearing his words, Consort Zhu raised her head in extreme fear, but after only glancing at Li Zhu, she lowered her head again, clutching the pillow in her arms even tighter.
"I know who you are. You're a bad person, you're here to take my daughter away..."
Hearing Consort Zhu's ravings, Li Zhu clicked his tongue. She's been driven mad, otherwise she wouldn't be behaving like this...
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