Quickly wear the host, don't panic, the person hasn't run far yet

Emperor Yongjin snorted coldly, with a chill in his eyes.

"Your so-called friendship is worthless to me."

Concubine Li lowered her head, and the last glimmer of light in her eyes disappeared.

"At this moment, I wish I could chop you into pieces. But Xier cares a lot about this wedding, and I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble at this time and add to Xier's sins of killing, so I will keep you for a few more days."

Emperor Yongjin walked up to Concubine Li, stopped in front of her, and looked down at her condescendingly.

"Have you ever dreamed of her in your dreams?"

After saying that, he left without looking back. The gate of Bixiao Palace was tightly closed, all the candles in the room were extinguished, and everything returned to darkness.

Mu Wanxi nodded slightly, indicating that she was quite satisfied with the result. The scene changed, and Mu Wanxi found the person she was looking for.

The corners of his lips curved in satisfaction, he stood up and walked out.

"Ying Wu, come with me for a while."

Shadow Five flew out from the darkness, landed lightly, and followed behind Mu Wanxi.

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In the private room on the second floor of Xiangyun Tower.

The King of Zhenbei was drinking and chatting with several ministers in the court. The atmosphere was very lively. It was not until the afternoon that everyone dispersed. The King of Zhenbei was the last one to leave. As soon as he walked out of the private room, a man in black stretched out his hand to stop him.

"How dare you! Who dares to stop my prince?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. My master invites you. Please move aside."

As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation, directing King Zhenbei to look at the private room next door.

The King of Zhenbei had been on the battlefield for a long time. Although he had doubts in his heart, he remained calm on the surface. He raised his hand to stop the guards around him who wanted to take action, turned around and walked to the next room.

The man in black opened the door of the private room. When King Zhenbei saw someone sitting inside, he was slightly startled and walked in. The man in black closed the door casually and stood by the door to block King Zhenbei's guards.

"Your Majesty is indeed very courageous. He is worthy of being the King of Zhenbei who protects the peace of our Great Jin."

King Zhenbei raised his head slightly, and was very pleased with Mu Wanxi's praise.

"Princess, you are too kind. I just feel that in this capital, under the feet of the emperor, no villain would dare to attack the court officials so blatantly." The King of Zhenbei said with a double meaning.

After hearing this, Mu Wanxi smiled without saying anything. She just picked up the glass and took a sip of the wine in it.

"The peach blossom wine from Xiangyun Tower is indeed extraordinary, mellow and delicious. Has Your Majesty ever tried it?"

Seeing that Mu Wanxi did not accept the challenge, King Zhenbei had no idea what she was up to, so he could only pick up the wine glass and take a sip.

"It has a refreshing fragrance, but it's too bland. It's nowhere near as mellow and alluring as the strong liquors in our northern border."

"I have long heard that the scenery in Mobei is endless. Eagles there spread their wings and fly high, horses gallop endlessly, and the starry sky at night is even more dazzling. I must go and see it if I have the chance."

King Zhenbei put down his wine glass, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly with a hint of sarcasm.

"The northern border is bitterly cold, and the princess is a delicate and precious person. I'm afraid she won't be able to adapt to the climate there."

Mu Wanxi also raised the corners of her lips, and the curve was perfect.

"Oh? That's a pity. I thought that the prince had been visiting me every day because of your instruction. It seems that is not the case. Your Majesty does not seem to welcome me to the North."

King Zhenbei's heart sank and he stopped smiling.

"What are you talking about, Princess? I welcome you to visit the North. But my son is always outspoken and stubborn. He is undisciplined and must have caused a lot of trouble for you. I hope you won't take it to heart and hold it against him."

"Your Highness, you are joking. I am about the same age as the Crown Prince, and I am your junior. Your Highness, you are really embarrassing Le An by saying that."

Mu Wanxi put down the wine glass in her hand, her expression slightly restrained, and she put away the smile on her lips, and spoke in a serious tone.

"In fact, Le'an, I have heard about your deeds since I was a child, and I admire you from the bottom of my heart. Both my father and my grandfather have praised you highly. Your Highness is brave and good at fighting. He has guarded the northern border for many years for our Great Jin, so that the Northern Di dare not easily invade. The northern border is bitter and cold, but under your careful governance over the years, it has become prosperous today, and the people are rich and happy, enjoying the hard-won peace. You are famous, and Le'an also admires you very much."

"So I came here today because I actually have something to say to you. Although I have only met the prince a few times, I know that he is not a bad person, but he is a little spoiled and has a bit of a domineering personality. This is not a big deal. Looking around the capital, ask yourself which child of aristocratic family does not have such a habit. But have you ever thought that the prince is different from them. As the successor to guard a place, he has different responsibilities. Let me tell you something you don't want to hear. What will happen to him after you are gone? Your Majesty is famous, and the people of Beidi tremble at the mere mention of your name. But if you are gone, you will lose your ability to intimidate them. What will happen to the northern border?"

"Over the years, the prince has been famous, and everyone knows it. Regardless of how he will convince the people, if the Northern Di invade again, the battlefield will be dangerous. If the prince does not have the ability to save his life, it is unknown whether he will lose his life. Is this what you want to see?"

At this time, the face of King Zhenbei had obviously become gloomy, and there were turbulent waves in his heart.

"I know that you and the princess have a very good relationship, so I spoiled this only legitimate son. However, spoiling a child is like killing him. I also understand that it is hard to guard against open and covert attacks. My Lord, he can't live under your wings forever."

At this point, Mu Wanxi seemed to be a little emotional, her voice unconsciously lowered, and she seemed a little lonely for no reason.

Prince Zhenbei thought back to the rumors about the little princess that he had heard when he had just returned to the capital. It was indeed true. Emperor Yongjin doted on her and doted on her as much as he did on his own son. She should have understood this deeply. She must have suffered a lot of overt and covert calculations to have grown to this point. With such emotion, she couldn't help but be a little moved.

But I was still wary, not knowing whether she was testing me intentionally or if she was sincere.

"I have thought that after I am gone, he may not be able to take on the important task. But now that things have come to this, I am helpless. I am afraid that I will have to ask His Majesty to send another capable person to guard the northern border. As for my unworthy son, I hope the princess can say a few good words to His Majesty and allow him to be a rich and idle person because I have guarded the northern border for many years."

Mu Wanxi secretly sighed in her heart, what an old fox, a good retreat to advance, he must have known that his father was wary of him.