Chapter 420 Plan Failed
Xuanyuan Qi certainly didn't know that the prince of Northern Frontier, who was known for his bravery, would be gloomy and angry because there was no heater at night, and he didn't know that the reason why this distinguished guest didn't have a heater in the palace was actually because Nan Xi had specially ordered it.
The prince and general of Northern Frontier were born in Northern Frontier. They were brave by nature and were not afraid of severe cold or heat. If a heater was specially prepared for them, wouldn't it be like treating them as delicate girls?
What if they felt looked down upon and were unhappy?
So it was right not to have a heater.
"The Regent will hold a banquet at Guangyang Palace tonight." Su Chang said in a light tone, "Prince Qi will come too."
A banquet at Guangyang Palace?
Xuanyuan Qi was slightly surprised. The Regent's injury should not have healed so quickly. Was he going to entertain the envoy with an injury?
He had just gotten married and could have not attended.
But now the Queen is pregnant, Hongyi is also pregnant, and the Regent is still seriously injured...
"The Regent is holding a palace banquet, so this prince will naturally come." Xuanyuan Qi smiled lightly, "Otherwise, wouldn't it be disrespectful to His Majesty?"
Su Chang did not say anything, and after a moment of silence, he smiled gently: "I have a question, I want to ask Prince Qi and General Chu."
Chu Hongyi's eyebrows were indifferent, and she did not speak.
Xuanyuan Qi said: "What does Prime Minister Su want to ask?"
"About Jiuxiao Pavilion." Su Chang paused slightly, looked up at Xuanyuan Qi, "Is Her Majesty really the daughter of Jiuxiao Pavilion?"
As soon as these words came out, Duanmu Yu and Situ Xuanjue, who were walking beside them, also stopped, their expressions slightly condensed, and looked at Xuanyuan Qi and Chu Hongyi without any expression.
Jiuxiao Pavilion does not belong to the court. The power that is detached from the world is even incompatible with the court. According to common sense, the royal family and the powerful have nothing to do with Jiuxiao Pavilion. The legendary Jiuxiao Pavilion is not willing to have anything to do with the court.
But if Nan Xi is the daughter of Jiuxiao Pavilion, then she...
"Prime Minister Su is really cute." Xuanyuan Qi smiled slightly, and his beautiful eyebrows looked gentle and harmless. "Don't say that I don't know this question myself. Even if I really know, do you think I will tell you easily? Whether His Majesty has any relationship with Jiuxiao Pavilion, and what kind of relationship, should be considered a court secret?"
Have you ever seen anyone tell others the court secrets easily?
Aren't you afraid of being accused of treason?
Su Chang's expression froze undetectably, and then apologized: "I am abrupt."
Abrupt?
Xuanyuan Qi smiled faintly. It doesn't matter if it's abrupt or not. Only he knows what he is thinking about this inquiry.
The Northern Frontier Crown Prince and the Southern Yue Prime Minister had traveled thousands of miles to the Great Zhou before, but failed to accomplish what they wanted to do. This time, they went through a lot of trouble to come to Dongling. Most of their time in just a few months was wasted on the road. What is the purpose of doing this again and again? Do you really think they don’t know?
In the final analysis, isn’t it because they are ambitious, but they are concerned about Rong Yu’s strong strength, so they dare not act rashly, so they want to take shortcuts.
Unfortunately, the Regent is not only powerful, but also jealous and possessive. Her Majesty’s harem is destined to be vacant. Anyone who wants to go in must be prepared to die without a complete corpse. Su Chang knew that this shortcut would not work, but he came to inquire about Jiuxiao Pavilion... Does he really think that he is the only smart person in the world and everyone else is stupid?
"If Prime Minister Su and Prince Duanmu want to go to the market, I won't bother them. We have other things to do today." Xuanyuan Qi nodded, "Go ahead, you guys are free to do what you want."
Su Chang nodded: "Prince Qi, please do as you please."
Xuanyuan Qi took Chu Hongyi's hand and walked away calmly.
Duanmu Yu stood outside the palace gate, watching the couple's backs getting farther and farther away, with a dark hue on his brows: "Prime Minister Su, which country do you think is stronger, Da Zhou or Dongling?"
"Which country is the strongest when Regent Rong Yu is in it." Su Chang said in a light tone, and seemed a little regretful after saying it, "I think our plan will fail. At least within ten years, it will probably be difficult to shake Da Zhou and Dongling."
Within ten years?
Duanmu Yu's expression darkened: "What if Rong Yu doesn't return to Da Zhou?"
"I suspect that it's not the empress who has a relationship with Jiuxiao Pavilion, but Regent Rong Yu." Su Chang looked calm, "If my guess is true, do you think that even if he is not in Da Zhou, Beijiang has the strength to capture Da Zhou Pass?"
Duanmu Yu pursed his lips and said nothing.
Jiuxiao Pavilion's influence spreads all over the world. What people are most concerned about is its overwhelming wealth and ubiquitous master spies. Its intelligence network is distributed in almost all countries in the world, and it is very likely that it has even infiltrated the powerful families of the court.
If Jiuxiao Pavilion really belongs to Rong Yu, then his strength is undoubtedly too terrifying. Who dares to touch his edge?
"What if he is not?" Duanmu Yu frowned, "Aren't we scaring ourselves?"
If we give up a great opportunity because of too much concern, will we regret it in the future?
Su Chang said: "Unless you can find evidence to prove that Jiuxiao Pavilion has nothing to do with Rong Yu, you can't take this risk."
Duanmu Yu was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Situ Xuanjue: "What do you think?"
"There are many masters in Dongling, and I can't find a chance to kill Rong Yu." Situ Xuanjue's voice was cold and a little unwilling, "If this man doesn't die, the great cause of the Northern Frontier will be difficult to achieve."
Duanmu Yu and Su Chang were silent after hearing this.
There are indeed many masters in Dongling, including Chu Hongyi, Xuanyuan Yao, Xuanyuan Qi, and the eldest son of the Xie family who looks cynical but takes all the beautiful boys they sent to his backyard.
Duanmu Yu had seen Chu Hongyi's skills in the Great Zhou Dynasty. It must be said that although the opponent is not very old, his moves are a real military style.
Xuanyuan Qi seems weak, but he is unfathomable.
Xuanyuan Yao is both a military commander. Although they have not fought against each other yet, as the only legitimate son of King Huainan, he cannot be a fool.
Of course, these are not the point. The point is that these masters are all Rong Yu's people.
Not only did Rong Yu, the regent of the Great Zhou Dynasty, dominate the entire Zhou Dynasty, but he also had even greater power in Dongling - this was really not what they expected.
So the current situation is indeed a dilemma.
Su Chang frowned slightly: "Although those who want to do big things should not be timid and dare to take risks to achieve success, but not all risks in this world can be taken. One mistake may lead to catastrophe."
Duanmu Yu's face was as dark as water: "So, our plan must be abandoned?"
"The plan is always there." Su Shang said calmly, "But the premise must be certain, otherwise it can only be shelved temporarily."
Situ Xuanjue said coldly: "I don't believe it. No one in the world can kill Rong Yu."
Hearing this, Duanmu Yu's eyebrows moved and he couldn't help but look at Su Shang: "Is there any sect in the world that is best at assassination?"
"The world is big and there are many talented people and strangers." Su Chang said in a calm voice, "If you really want to do something, you will always find a way."
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