Quick Travel: Dream Hunt

The young prince Yu Linjue was quite capable in handling state affairs. Every word he said was clear and methodical, showing a maturity and steadiness far beyond his age. He sat in the court, with a calm face and sharp eyes, as if he could see through everything. He listened to the reports of the ministers, sometimes nodded slightly to show his approval, and sometimes frowned and pondered and raised questions. Every decision was carefully considered and weighed the pros and cons.

As time went by, the young Crown Prince Yu Linjue's ability to govern the country became more and more prominent. He was not only good at handling daily government affairs, but also able to keenly perceive the potential crises facing the country and take timely measures to prevent them.

Originally, some ministers were somewhat dissatisfied with Tinghe's behind-the-scenes administration, but when they saw Tinghe behead General Yun with a sword in the court, they knew that they dared not offend the empress at all, so they did not dare to speak out and could only continue to attend court obediently and handle state affairs according to the arrangements of the regent empress and the young prince.

But after Emperor Yu Lin became more and more adept at handling state affairs, Ke Tinghe took the initiative to give up ruling from behind the curtain and stayed away from the court.

Just when everyone was discussing it heatedly, another letter came from the Western Regions. It turned out that the King of the Western Regions and the State Master had come to the Central Plains in person, with the purpose of personally recognizing the Queen and conferring her the title of Saint of the Western Regions, so that she could become a bridge of friendly exchanges between the Western Regions and the Central Plains!

The letter also stated that the Western Regions would use Yun Tinghe as the bond of friendly relations between the two countries and would sign a 100-year friendship treaty with the Central Plains. War would not break out again within a hundred years, and the Western Regions troops stationed on the border of the Western Regions would retreat 300 miles and no longer harass the Central Plains troops.

Tinghe personally met with the King of the Western Regions and the Imperial Preceptor Leng Yushang. In private, the old king told Tinghe many things about the eldest princess Mu Ruilan, and asked Tinghe to call him grandfather. Leng Yushang pursed his lips and said nothing, apparently hoping to recognize Tinghe.

Originally, Ting He shouldn't have taken the original owner's place in recognizing any family members for her, but the 100-year truce treaty was indeed very attractive. After hesitating for a while, she said:

"I am willing to accept the letter of credence you handed over in the name of Yun Tinghe, but I don't want the position of Saint Maiden. I have a daughter named Yu Sitian, and I think she will be very happy. After all, as the Queen of Central Plains, I cannot be combined with the title of Saint Maiden of Western Regions. If you agree, we can talk about the future with the Hundred Years of Friendship Treaty as a guide."

Ting He called the two children and said:

"Be good and call me Grandpa, the Imperial Master and the King."

The two children called out obediently and stood beside Tinghe gracefully, without a trace of restraint or fear. The old monarch stroked his beard with satisfaction and said:

"Come here, little prince, and little girl, come here too. I am the emperor of the Western Regions and your mother's great-grandfather. As for this Imperial Master, he is your mother's biological father, so you should call him grandfather."

The two children turned their heads to look at Ting He, and when they saw her nodding with a smile, they put on a serious attitude and said:

"I pay my respects to my great-grandfather and my grandfather before I die."

"Si Tian greets great-grandfather, greets grandfather."

The old king pulled the two children up with a gentle look on his face. After presenting him and Leng Yushang with their gifts, he took Si Tian's hand and asked:

"Little girl, your mother said that you prefer martial arts and have extraordinary attainments. Grandfather wants to ask you, do you want to leave the Central Plains and go to the Western Regions with me to see the world? And by the way, be crowned as a saint?"

Si Tian had long been familiar with the layout and power of various countries under the influence of Ting He. After hearing this, he rolled his eyes and asked:

"Where is the Western Region? Is it fun? My mother has never taken me there. Now my great-grandfather is taking me there. Si Tian is so happy. But what does the title of Saint mean? Is it the same as my brother Crown Prince's title of Crown Prince? Does my great-grandfather want to take me to the Western Region to inherit the title of Crown Prince? But Si Tian is a girl. Can't she do well? Otherwise, Si Tian should not give up the title of Saint, lest Si Tian makes a fool of herself without knowing anything, and cause my great-grandfather's subjects to laugh at her. But it is enough that my great-grandfather has this intention. Si Tian will definitely remember it and be grateful."

Upon hearing this, the old monarch laughed out loud and said:

"This little girl is really interesting. She told you everything. Great-grandfather was not thoughtful enough. Well, I'll listen to your mother. You will go to the Western Regions with your great-grandfather to be crowned as the Saint of the Western Regions. Like your brother the Crown Prince, you will have the right to inherit the throne of the next monarch. Do you think this is feasible? Will you be laughed at by your great-grandfather's subjects?"

Si Tian danced and clapped her hands in cooperation, while Huan cheered:

"Wow, Tian'er heard correctly, didn't I? Great-grandfather is really great. He treats Tian'er so well, even better than mother. Even though Tian'er is still young and has never left the Central Plains, Tian'er has to go on this trip to the Western Regions just because of what great-grandfather said. Let's put it this way, great-grandfather, please wait for Tian'er. Tian'er goes to pack up, and when great-grandfather leaves, you must take me with you."

As she ran away, she winked at Tinghe and Yu Linjue, and then ran away happily. Yu Linjue shook his head helplessly, said goodbye to everyone, and left the bedroom.

Ting He smiled and said:

"The children are too naughty. I hope the king and the imperial teacher will not be surprised. The children have never been out of the palace and have long been yearning for the outside world. It is understandable that they want to go to the Western Regions this time, but Si Tian is too young. Isn't it too hasty for them to go to the Western Regions this time?"

The old king lowered his eyes and frowned for a moment, then smiled and said:

"That's wrong. A blessing in disguise."

Ting He frowned as she heard his suggestive words:

"It is really unfortunate that Yu Linyuan has contracted a strange disease since returning from the Western Regions. His body is intact, but he has no sign of waking up. I am isolated and helpless in this harem, and I am afraid that I cannot go to the Western Regions, so I declined. Now if Si Tian is willing to go, and the king is willing to let her take me, it will save me a lot of trouble."

Hearing this, the old king narrowed his eyes and said nothing, while Leng Yushang frowned and thought for a while, then said:

"Can I go visit you, father?"

Ting He nodded in agreement, said goodbye to the old king, and brought Leng Yushang to Yu Linyuan's bedroom.

Leng Yushang checked Yu Linyuan's condition and said:

"He has lost all his vitality. Even if he takes good care of his body, he will slowly wither and die within a month..."