The fact that Qi agreed to exchange Rudong Valley for Luoyue Pass with Yan was not without reason. Rather, it was the result of rigorous investigation, which found that the "Rudong Valley" that the Yan emperor specifically requested was indeed legitimate.
Since that's the case, I might as well do her a favor and change it for her.
But that's where the problem lies.
He Yunxiao believed Li Xiangjun's claim that "she likes it," but the clever Ruobao and Mengbao did not believe her nonsense.
There must be some shady dealings between Rudong Valley and Qi Yan, but these dealings are very well hidden.
...
Li Xiangjun's ability to secure her position as the Empress of Yan indicates that she is no pushover.
Previously, there were three routes for the Yan state to enter Qi: west, central, and east. Now, an underground river has been discovered at Luoyue Pass on the western route, meaning the Qi state could breach the river and flood the pass at any time, rendering Luoyue Pass useless. This route into Qi is now defunct.
Losing any one of the three routes would significantly weaken the state of Yan and Qi. This also greatly hindered Li Xiangjun's unification plan.
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However, aside from the passes on the border between Qi and Yan, Yan may have had other ways to enter Qi.
For example, the State of Wei, located on the coast of the East China Sea, was a smooth road leading into Qi.
With Tingfeng Tower at its peak, the Wei Kingdom's royal family's presence is often lacking. Coupled with the increased control that Tingfeng Tower exerts over the Wei Kingdom, the weak Wei Kingdom's royal family naturally will not sit idly by and wait for their doom.
The State of Yan needed to pass through the State of Wei, and the State of Wei needed a powerful ally. Therefore, the alliance plan proposed by the Emperor of Yan was taken seriously by the royal family of Wei as soon as it was put forward.
After much back and forth, the Yanwei Alliance was practically finalized.
In this way, the Yan state, having lost Luoyue Pass, will not fall into a strategic passive position; on the contrary, it will gain the strategic initiative due to the addition of the Wei state. The threat to the Qi state will be even greater than before.
Logically speaking, Qi would never agree to the alliance between Yan and Wei, but Qi's recent attention has been focused on the "strange" Rudong Valley, and its attention to other regions has obviously been much less.
As for why the State of Qi paid excessive attention to the Active Valley, it was naturally thanks to His Majesty the Emperor of Yan, who was adept at understanding people's hearts.
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Yesterday, Li Xiangjun invited He Yunxiao to "listen to music in a brothel," and He Yunxiao arrived on time.
It's not that I care about listening to music; it's just that I'm used to being punctual and I don't like being late.
Upon arriving at the Yan Emperor's palace, He Yunxiao was invited inside by a palace maid who had been waiting for him.
Li Xiangjun's bedroom was not much different from before, except that the tables and chairs were moved to the open space in the hall, and a guzheng was placed opposite, making it look somewhat more like the original.
“Miss Li? Li… Pfft!” He Yunxiao almost burst out laughing when he saw Li Xiangjun come out of the inner room.
This guy really went to great lengths, finding some "exotic" clothing from somewhere to pretend he was a waitress.
But clearly, they didn't grasp the essence; not to mention "half-covered," there wasn't much actual exposure. It's a real shame to waste such an exotic look.
After Li Xiangjun appeared, she didn't act like those graceful courtesans at all. She just hurriedly came over in a very perfunctory manner, poured wine for He Yunxiao, and urged him to drink it and be done with it.
He Yunxiao didn't really care; he was just joking anyway.
But if Miss Li doesn't show off her figure, fine, but since she's already set up her musical instruments, she should at least show off her skills, right?
"Miss Li, I'd like to hear a song."
"What's so good about it?"
"You've already set it up. You can't be completely ignorant of music theory, can you?"
Li Xiangjun bit her lip, lightly stamped her foot, and said, "You wait."
After saying that, she sat down in front of the guzheng, and when she looked at He Yunxiao, she didn't forget to glare at him.
He Yunxiao looked at her with a smile, but his smile quickly faded.
"Ta-da!"
The musicality was so high, it was almost like hearing a demonic sound.
It turns out that being good-looking has nothing to do with having artistic talent.
You know, Li Xiangjun is quite a beauty, so how come the things she plays with those delicate hands are so unbearable to hear?
He Yunxiao could only be thankful that Li Xiangjun had good parents and was born into a prestigious family. If she didn't become the Emperor of Yan, she really wouldn't have anything else to do.
Seeing He Yunxiao's worried expression, Li Xiangjun played her instrument with even greater pride.
The chaotic tones, for a moment, even had a somewhat uplifting quality.
He Yunxiao forced a wry smile and said, "Miss Li, that's enough, that's enough. Let's stop playing this piece here."
Li Xiangjun curled her lips into a smile and finally produced a rising tone, announcing her small victory.
He Yunxiao looked at the mischievous Li Xiangjun, and seeing her teasing manner, she was indeed Meng Bao Chun Chun's biological sister. Including the Empress Dowager, the whole family was unreliable.
"Miss Li, the wine is finished. Would you please pour me some more?" He Yunxiao said with a smile, in a good mood.
Li Xiangjun poured wine for He Yunxiao with a reluctant expression. She didn't look like she was serving someone; she looked more like a little princess.
He Yunxiao, feigning experience and acting like a seasoned veteran, asked, "How old are you, young lady?"
"twenty."
He Yunxiao nodded slightly, "You're not young anymore."
Li Xiangjun rolled her eyes and finally couldn't hold back anymore, "He Yunxiao, are you ever going to stop?"
He Yunxiao smacked his lips smugly and said, "Miss Li, can't you handle this? Pour me some wine."
Li Xiangjun reluctantly poured the wine, but suddenly an idea came to her. She smiled and said, "Why are you being so formal, sir? Why don't you call me 'Miss Li' instead of 'Xiangjun'?"
He Yunxiao: ?
Seeing that he was stunned, Li Xiangjun knew that this method was effective.
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