"Your Majesty." Eunuch Fu, who was serving ink at the side, looked hesitant to speak.
Emperor Chongde looked at the memorial in his hand without raising his head: "Speak your mind."
"This servant dares to presume to interfere in matters of state," Eunuch Fu knelt before him, his eyes filled with worry. "But this concerns the very foundation of the nation, and this servant must urge Your Majesty to reconsider. If Your Majesty truly agrees to the Prince of Yong'an's request for reinforcements, and if the Seventh Princess is the victor in the future, wouldn't that create a rift between the two nations?"
Since Jiang Zhijing dared to kill the Second Prince, it proves that she is no ordinary person. If she is the one who eventually becomes the Empress, how could Daqing not be hated by her?
The best approach to this matter is to stay out of it. Regardless of who wins in the end, both sides will be severely weakened in the short term and won't be able to cause any significant trouble.
Emperor Chongde paused, tossed the memorial aside, and glanced at him, his eyes inscrutable: "You mean, I'm not afraid of a mere woman like her?"
Eunuch Fu was startled, a chill ran down his spine, and he lowered his head in fear: "This servant dares not!"
Emperor Chongde's gaze turned cold, but not because of Eunuch Fu.
He agreed to cooperate with Prince Yong'an not only for immediate benefits, but also to prove that his father's decision back then was wrong!
How dare a mere woman try to interfere in politics and stir up trouble? That's utterly delusional!
He wanted to prove to his father that women should stay obediently in the inner quarters, and that their destiny was to be dutiful wives and mothers!
If women were to truly gain influence over politics, then the world would not be far from descending into chaos!
He could defeat Yan Mingyi back then, and he could also decide Jiang Zhijing's fate. If Jiang Zhijing really sets this precedent, wouldn't that encourage this evil trend and allow more women in the world to develop ambition?
He must nip this possibility in the bud!
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"Your Highness, His Majesty's actions are tantamount to driving the Crown Prince to his death!"
Yan Jue's face was grim. He suddenly clenched the flower in his hand, crushing the petals into powder and soaking his hands with juice. He calmly took out a handkerchief to wipe it off: "Have you made contact with the person?"
The subordinate shook his head: "No, it will take several days for the news to get there. I'm afraid the Crown Prince will be attacked from both sides, and the situation will be very unfavorable!"
Yan Jue raised his eyes, his gentle and harmless gaze revealing a hint of gloomy sharpness, and a mocking smile curled at the corners of his lips: "Father is as annoying as ever..."
The subordinate was startled and quickly whispered, "Your Highness, rest assured, walls have ears."
Yan Jue chuckled dismissively: "If the Prince of Yong'an can ask for outside help, so can Azhi."
The subordinate paused, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes: "Your Highness, are you referring to the Northern Di?"
He frowned, a concern in his heart. "But the Crown Prince and the Northern Di... they have a deep-seated hatred for each other! Will the Northern Di agree to form an alliance?"
The Northern Di have been repeatedly defeated by Jiang Zhijing. It would have been better if they hadn't known she was a woman. Now that they know they have lost to a woman, it is an utter disgrace!
At this point, it would be good enough if they didn't kick someone when they're down; why would they send troops to help?
Yan Jue raised an eyebrow slightly, her tone ambiguous: "There are no eternal friends in this world, and naturally, there are no eternal enemies either."
So-called alliances are all temporary unions based on shared interests.
Daqing truly allied with the State of Qi, and the King of the Northern Di was so uneasy that he couldn't sleep soundly at night.
If these two powerful nations join forces, dealing with Jiang Zhijing and then taking down the Northern Di will be a piece of cake.
Daqing sided with Yong'an Wang, and only then could Beidi sided with Jiang Zhijing to achieve the greatest benefit. In the face of national interests, what does enduring humiliation matter?
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