From an old woman back to a young girl, she vowed never to marry into a marquisate

Emperor Zhou has no control over who will take Ning Zhuo's position in the future.

He only knew that he owed Bai Yanli too much.

It should be returned to him.

It was precisely because he and Ning Zhuo had reached an agreement to fight the enemy together that Ning Zhuo did not kick him out for trespassing into the palace.

Instead, let him stay here to recuperate for a while.

"Ahem!" When Bai Yanli came in, Emperor Zhou vomited blood again. In fact, he couldn't hold it in any longer, but because Ning Zhuo had been there just now, he just endured it.

Keep some dignity for yourself.

"Father!" Seeing that Emperor Zhou's handkerchief was covered in blood, Bai Yanli was anxious. He turned around and immediately ordered, "Call the imperial physician quickly!"

Just as Li Bo was about to shout, he was stopped by Emperor Zhou.

"Forget it!" After all, you are living in someone else's place, and it's not good to always cause trouble for others.

What's more, he knew very well what disease he had, and the way he limped in one leg was already embarrassing in front of Ning Zhuo.

Now he wanted to let her know that he was going to die?

He wants face.

Dignity too.

So just bear with it.

"Father!" Bai Yanli could see that his vomiting of blood this time was different from the last time in the desert. The last time it was superficial, but this time the blood was plentiful and dark, obviously coming from his lungs.

Don't underestimate it.

Seeing his worry, Emperor Zhou was very pleased and said, "Li'er, I used you so much before, but you still acknowledge me as your father. I am really touched."

Bai Yanli said, "Father, why do you say that? When you agreed to let Qi Neng come to our house, I already knew that you wanted to lure mother out, so I just took the opportunity to lure her out."

"I went to the cold with my father. I have always stood by you. Everything I did was to achieve your goal." Bai Yanli said earnestly, "I never felt that you were using me."

it is good.

He really likes this son who can respond to his words.

Emperor Zhou couldn't help laughing.

To be an emperor who rules the world, one must be manly and have the ability to speak differently to different people.

Bai Yanli did it.

In fact, at this time, even if he directly blamed him for using him, he would not be angry.

Because Ning Zhuo's words just now had made him wake up.

He wanted to make up for his shortcomings towards Bai Yanli.

At the same time, he also needs to find a reliable successor to his kingdom.

"No matter what you say, Father did take advantage of you in this matter." His face was pale, but his words were sincere. He said, "Father wants to apologize to you."

"Father..." Bai Yanli didn't know why he was so humble today.

"At the same time, father wants to apologize to you for doubting and hunting you down all those years ago." Thinking of his own confusion, Emperor Zhou laughed at himself in his heart, "You still came back to me when you doubted your own son like that. Li'er, it's hard for you."

"Have father and mother met?" This is Ning Zhuo's palace. It is actually very obvious that Emperor Zhou is here, but Bai Yanli still asked.

"Yes." Emperor Zhou nodded and said, "Not only have we met, but we have also made things clear. Your mother is innocent. I have been misunderstanding her for many years."

"The past is over, and she and I can't go back. The only person I feel sorry for is you. Li'er, I hope you can accept my apology." He looked at him deeply.

Apologies are the most useless thing.

It’s better to be realistic.

Bai Yanli did not reply to him, but said: "Father, now that the original matter has been made clear, you should leave here. Why are you staying here tonight?"

At this point, Emperor Zhou sneered and said, "She no longer has feelings for me, but my identity is still there, so I still have some value to be used."

Emperor Zhou said, "We have already agreed that I will stay here temporarily and work with her to deal with the Shanrong. I will leave after we have wiped out the Shanrong."

Now that this has been mentioned.

Then the Emperor of Zhou explained it clearly to him once and for all.

This was also the reason why he asked Li Bo to call him in.

He said, "Yan Li, on this point, I agree with your mother. The Shanrong tribe is treacherous and cunning. The border between the two countries has never been peaceful, not to mention their infiltration into the capital three years ago. If we can take this opportunity to destroy the Shanrong in one fell swoop, then the two countries will be safe."

"So I promised your mother to fight the enemy together with her." At this point, Emperor Zhou suddenly started coughing as if he had said too much.

"Father!" Bai Yanli patted his back with concern.

Emperor Zhou raised his hand to indicate that he was fine, and then continued: "But Yan Li, you can see that I have been in very poor health recently, especially since I came to the northwest. My lungs are in pain and I can't stop coughing."

When he said this, Li Bo stood at the door and listened silently.

Emperor Zhou concealed the fact that he was seriously ill, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

"I really have the will but not the strength to destroy Shanrong this time." Emperor Zhou continued, "So -"

He slowly stretched out his hand, took out a token from his sleeve, handed it to Bai Yanli and said, "I will give you the entire Great Zhou's military force and appoint you as the commander-in-chief of this palace expedition. Together with Daliang, you will fight against Shanrong!"

Looking at the military token in Emperor Zhou's hand, which was still shaking slowly because of his cough.

Bai Yanli frowned slightly.

This is not just a military token that can mobilize the northwest army. It is a general military token that can mobilize all the troops in the country. This shows how much Emperor Zhou trusts him!

It was almost like giving the entire Great Zhou to him.

"Father..."

He wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Emperor Zhou. He forced the military token into his hand and said, "Yan Li, you have already rejected me once. Are you going to reject me a second time?"

Thinking of the time when he left the capital city despite the order of the crown prince, Emperor Zhou said with a smile: "If you run away again this time, it will not only be me who will be sad, but also your mother."

This choice shows Emperor Zhou's trust in Bai Yanli.

At the same time, it is also his compensation to him.

He wants to use the entire kingdom to make it up to him.

So, Bai Yanli said nothing more, put away the token and said, "Yes, father."