In danger, he traveled through time to save her, and the black-bellied prince doted on her

Several people looked at Mu Jinan at the same time. After all, she was the princess's sister and the daughter of the general. She couldn't be easily eliminated. Mu Jinan also heard clearly that Mu Yun was smart and scheming. Becoming Li Yuanyang's counselor was a threat. She resolutely said:

"Those who bring disaster to the whole world and betray their country are all enemies of this princess."

Zezhou bowed his head. They all knew that Mu Jinan was kind-hearted, but also decisive in killing. A voice came from outside the tent:

"I am the princess' husband. When she wakes up, I will see her myself."

Mu Jinan frowned slightly, he came so quickly, and said, "Let him in."

Hearing the familiar voice, Li Jingye's mind was filled with the scene of Mu Jinan's tragic death. His eyes were bloodshot and murderous intent filled his eyes. Hatred filled the depths of his soul. Every inch of his blood and bones was urging him to take revenge. He picked up the Sky Sword.

"What are you going to do?" Mu Jinan pulled his arm and was shocked by the hatred and murderous intent in his eyes. She had seen him risk his life for her before, and had a vicious look in his eyes when he vented his anger for her.

But his expression at the moment showed unprecedented pain. She looked into his scarlet eyes, puzzled, and whispered:

"Jingye, you avenge me. Xiao Yan is dead. Li Yuanyang is preparing for war. He has been benevolent and caring for the people recently. Maybe he has some plan. The Shiyan Army must escort the people home. No one can be killed. Give me the Sky Sword."

Mu Jinan grabbed the sword and signaled Zezhou to let Li Yuanyang come closer. A beam of light shone in everyone's eyes. He was wearing a crescent-shaped white brocade robe. He was not as cunning, vicious, and unruly as before. His face was extremely gentle and he looked at Mu Jinan tenderly:

"Princess, you're awake. I asked someone to buy you mooncakes and winter melon candy in Youzhou."

Li Jingye motioned for everyone else to go out. After everyone left, he glanced at Yuebing and pulled Mu Jinan to stand back. His memory of his previous life originally stopped at the time when he was shot to death, but he saw Mu Jinan die tragically, and he didn't know what happened afterwards.

Li Jingye saw his past life in order to redeem Mu Jinan, who could not bear the many sad memories. He did not need memories to win. The two lives were completely different. Even if the new road was difficult, he would win. There was a heavy sense of oppression in the boy's eyes:

"Who are you trying to show me how you can act like a prodigal son, hiding your strength and waiting for an opportunity to strike? I will take Mu Jinan away."

Li Yuanyang took a step forward, his personality became much calmer, and he looked guilty:

"Princess, if slaves from the Central Plains want to pass through the cities of Youzhou, they must have written documents. The emperor can allow them to return, register them as households, and promise to trade with them. The condition is that you stay in Quhe. Once you pass through Youzhou, you will be a criminal who escaped from the marriage, a traitor who destroyed the peace between the two tribes and disobeyed the emperor."

Mu Jinan was no longer frightened as before. The light reflected in her dark pupils, making them bright and dazzling. She knew that the emperor was plotting against her, so she smiled calmly and said in a voice as loud as a bell:

"Since this is the case, I will accept the name of treason and let the world know that Princess Huaixi is a traitor who is trying to quell the rebellion and save the people. Even if the gods and ghosts deceive me, the imperial power blocks me, a knife is placed on my neck, and my blood is offered to Xuanyuan, I, Mu Jin'an, will still hold my head high and hold my heart. I will never abandon any of the people in a foreign land."

"I have fulfilled my duty as the princess's marriage partner. Shengguo's court cannot do without me, Mu Jin'an. If I win, it means the victory of women. You are a king because of your father's status as a man. I have fought for this achievement from a slave, a woman, and a sixth-rank official. I will finally be your equal. If you dare to leave Youzhou, I will take your head."

A powerful voice that struck deep into his soul occupied his heart. Li Yuanyang looked at her expression. He seemed to have lost to her a little. Perhaps he had never been able to defeat her. However, relying on the fact that he was born as a prince, his gentle face showed a little anxiety:

"It has been like this in every dynasty. How many female officials can enter the court? Even if there are, they are only in charge of the harem. Do you want to compile the dynasties, write a beautiful story, and live in the book? The emperor is afraid of you, but I will give you power. You can still be an official in the grassland."

"Mu Jinan, I like you, I just want you to stay."

Li Jingye picked up Li Yuanyang with one hand. He hated to hear these words the most. He brutally killed her and kept saying he wanted to kill her. How could there be any friendship at all? He was extremely angry:

"Does liking someone mean you want to kill her? Don't accuse her of anything. You clearly want to take advantage of her father and brother Shuo Xuan and the military power of the Heyuan Jiedushi. Are you holding her relatives hostage? Is it Mu Yun or Cao Rui?"

Li Yuanyang looked coldly, seeing Mu Jinan stroking Li Jingye's sleeve with his finger, he felt jealous, as he had not obtained either the kingdom or the beauty, he left angrily and returned to the tent, where two people were called.

The man was dressed in white, had kind eyes, was about thirty years old, and had a pair of unfathomable eyes. He was Cao Rui. He was initially a disciple of Taifu Meng, but the two later argued and Cao Rui left in anger and became a disciple of Cui Hengling.

He was wise and thoughtful. He failed the imperial examinations several times in Sheng'an City. He felt that his talent was not appreciated and was unhappy. Cui Hengling, for his own selfish interests and the prosperity of his family, once said:

"With your help, Prince Xi, Mu Jin'an can't come back. Recently, I have united all the noble families to stop the court, and the imperial examination request will surely continue for a hundred years."

There have been many changes in the court recently. Emperor Hui is in poor health and always feels that Fu Yuxiang has damaged the foundation. He trusts two eunuchs, and many officials are framed by the eunuchs Zhang Zhao and Zhao Fu. The power of the eunuchs reaches the imperial guards.

Xue Zecheng, Guo Yi and others were dissatisfied and wanted to meet Emperor Hui, but were blocked outside the palace gate. After Xue Zecheng left the palace, he ordered the guards to keep a close watch and said to several generals:

"Your Majesty actually ordered eunuchs to lead the imperial guards. Now Zhao Fu and Zhang Zhao are competing for the emperor's favor. If we give them military power, the disaster will not stop. I am a worker who works for the emperor and I am determined to eliminate the traitors in the court to appease the public anger. I will kill them at night."

"My father rode back to Huyu to guard the city, to avoid the situation that the Emperor had planned for the Mu family. The eunuchs were in power, which was a plan for your Majesty. I used my little power to fight against the evil power, to make the power return to the right side, and the troops to the orthodox side. I have no regrets."

Guo Yi acted cautiously and saw through Emperor Hui's thoughts. He knew that Xue Zecheng also saw through it, so he advised:

"No, Your Majesty has set up a trap with eunuchs, and the Northern tribes are hiding their strength. You are a general, don't be trapped in the emperor's trap. Prince Liang and Prince Xi are still trapped by Qu He. If they return, there will be no generals in the court to use. Wouldn't you be isolated and helpless? Most of the imperial guards are your confidants, so wait."

Xue Zecheng was also worried about Mu Jinan who was far away. He often received messages from his fifth uncle, the imperial physician Xue, saying that Mu Jinan had not woken up for more than two months.

They were not wrong in their guess. The eunuchs held military power. This was something Emperor Hui had done deliberately. Emperor Hui once told Zhao Fu:

"Generals Xue, Guo Yi, and Wang are in high positions and have greater prestige than me in the army. You will take care of the imperial guards for me."

Zhang Zhao and Zhao Fu were naturally very happy. They also had close contacts with Queen Zhang Yanhe. Zhang Yanhe's cousin Zhou Sili was already the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War.

Zhou Sili is a cynical, immoral and dissolute young man who never pays attention to state affairs. The only thing he does is follow Zhang Yanhe's arrangements.

Zhang Yanhe made friends with the aristocratic families and gained their support. She spent a long time choosing among the princes. That day in the palace, Zhao Fu was also there. She had said to Li Yinlang bluntly:

"Yinlang, your father is ill. You promised me that if you become the crown prince, you will support the Zhang family."

Regardless of whether Zhang Yanhe supports him or not, she is the future empress dowager. With the help of the people in the harem, Li Yinlang has a better chance of success than before, so he readily agrees:

"Mother, my mother died young, so the Zhang clan is my uncle's family."

Zhao Fu, Cui Hengling, Lu Shenghe, Wang Xun and others all advised to make Li Yinlang the crown prince. Emperor Hui was displeased. He had just been ill for a few days, so he could not hold back and waved his sleeves:

"King of Zhao, King of Jin, who should be appointed as the crown prince? Let me think about it."

After these words came out, several people looked at each other, and discussed after leaving the palace. Cui Hengling said bluntly:

"The King of Jin is just the son of a slave, why would Your Majesty mention him? Could it be that the King of Zhao has some evidence against him that Your Majesty has caught?"

Wang Xun was a cautious man with great strategy and extensive knowledge. He was watching the emperor's expression in the palace at that time and was particularly angry. A gleam of wisdom flashed in his eyes:

"Your Majesty was assassinated a few months ago. Since then, he has become violent and suspicious. If this is true, we must not be implicated."

Lu Shenghe looked calm. The nobles cared about the prosperity of their family for a hundred years. The emperor could use them and give them official positions for five or even ten generations. He could ask for favors and receive valuable money to show his high status. He smiled and said:

"The King of Jin has no one to rely on, so he can be used as a pawn. If we use the emperor to control the princes, maybe this is our chance to change the imperial examination system."

Several people smiled at each other before dispersing. Cui Hengling saw Wang Huaiyang looking unhappy in the distance. Since he slapped his nephew outside the palace gate last time, the two had not eased up for a long time. Cui Qiaoyue also tried to persuade her son, and even punished him according to the family law:

"Wang Huaiyang, if you admired the princess in the past, you might have had a chance, but now, she has been married as a concubine. Your cousin Xintong is smart, beautiful, dignified and steady, and they will get married next month."

Wang Huaiyang didn't want to get involved with his uncle Cui Hengling. He missed Mu Jinan, but he still had some reason left, so he said bluntly:

"Mother, do you still remember that the Emperor wanted to destroy the Mu and Nangong clans? Cui, Lu, Wang, and Xiao Duo are all married to each other, and one move can affect the whole body. If one is not careful, the whole game will be lost. If someone is dissatisfied with the family's deep roots in the future, we will be in trouble."

Wang Xun and Cui Qiaoyue were stunned. They had never heard such outrageous words. Wang Xun stroked his chest, whipped Wang Huaiyang, and cursed:

"How dare you curse the family?"

Wang Huaiyang endured the pain without any fear. He was exceptionally sober, with a steely look on his face. He looked up at his parents. The morality he insisted on was for the people and for a clean political system, not to use power to bully the poor. The young man said in a resounding voice:

"The swallows in front of the Wang Xie halls have flown into the homes of ordinary people. How do you know that there is no Hou Jing in this dynasty? Uncle Cui controls the government and framed Gu Hongsi, causing him to be beaten with fifty sticks. The retribution came so quickly. You'd better change the caning punishment and let your son atone for your uncle."

Wang Xun fainted on the spot and took several days to recover. He carefully considered Emperor Hui's strategy, trying to find the flaws so that he could ensure the prosperity of his family and retain power.

When Emperor Hui heard that Wang Xun was ill, he felt that he still had to rely on the nobles, so he sent several imperial doctors to treat him. He paid special attention to his health every day, weighed the pros and cons of everyone in the court, and once told his confidant Zhao Jiyan:

"If you leave Mu Jin'an in Quhe, Li Jingye will not return to Sheng'an City. Many people in the court regard him as a wise ruler. The dragon throne was forged with blood and bones. If you are merciful, the one whose blood will splash on the dragon throne will be me."

"I gave those lowly slaves a household registration and allowed Youzhou Canal and the trade. My benevolent rule and the emperor have already given them face. Do they still want to return to the court? No one can kill Li Yuanyang."

Zhao Ji knew that Pei Yun died tragically, so he didn't dare to say much in front of the emperor. He just said, "Everything is under your majesty's control."

After his father Chen Xuan was killed in a rebellion, Chen Chongwang attached himself to many people to save his life and gained some trust from Emperor Hui. He never did things according to the rules, and when everyone supported Li Yinlang, he had already been in contact with Prince of Jin Li Yunde for a long time.

The two were like brothers. Li Yunde was born in a humble family and acted as cautiously as Li Xu did in the past. He never made mistakes and did not associate with court officials. He only associated with Chen Chongwang in secret. Chen Chongwang was eloquent and often comforted Li Yunde:

"Without sacrificing a single soldier, you can reap the benefits of being a fisherman. You are sure to win. So what if you have eight brothers? The emperor had more than 20 brothers in the beginning. They all supported the Prince of Qi. They never thought that the emperor would be sent to the East Palace."

"The wives and concubines in the backyard, the poor merchants, the county officials, and the small tribes on the grasslands are all fighting for power, let alone our Central Plains royal family, which owns thousands of miles of mountains and rivers?"

Li Yunde has been walking on thin ice for many years, and has long developed a heart of iron and steel, with great patience. He concealed the emotions in his eyes:

"This king is stupid and only listens to what Brother Chongwang says."

Li Yunde would go to the palace to pay respects every day. He never said a word about state affairs and only served Emperor Hui. However, he never stayed in Emperor Hui's bedroom for long. Emperor Hui was touched and felt that he never schemed against his father. He smiled and said:

"Yun De, I have wronged you over the years. I have decided to posthumously confer the title of Concubine Yu on your mother."

Li Yunde was not too excited and bowed politely. This made Emperor Hui feel distressed. When he heard his son say:

"Father, although my mother was born in a humble family, you have never let her suffer any injustice. When you reach your eighties, please posthumously confer the title of Consort on my mother. I will be grateful to you. It is important that you take good care of yourself."

Emperor Hui was even more moved when he heard this: "After these days of illness, I realized that Yunde was filial, so I posthumously conferred the title of Yu Guifei on your mother."

Li Yunde still bowed respectfully: "Thank you, father. Please don't worry about this matter. With you here, no one dares to bully me. I only hope that you will live a hundred years."

Emperor Hui felt that the boy was very sincere and nodded with satisfaction: "Everyone says long live you, but throughout history, a hundred years is rare. Good boy, get up quickly."

...

Li Yuanyang, who was thousands of miles away, was making plans in his tent. There were many books on the desk. He glanced at Mu Yun. The two sisters were really smart. He smiled slyly and said:

"Princess Rui, it was you who sent the letter to Zhao Fu, causing the emperor to doubt the generals. The eunuchs are in control of the military power. Do we still need to storm the gates of Sheng'an?"

Mu Yun was still studying Li Jingye's formation. She calculated hundreds of possibilities and urged Li Yuanyang to learn and train his troops every day. She looked calm:

"It is very difficult to cross a steep slope, so be careful and hold yourself. I advise you to be on a flat ground, just like when you are crossing a slope. If you don't reach the end, you won't see the victory, so don't take it lightly, Your Majesty."

"A good starter doesn't necessarily mean a good finisher, and a good start doesn't necessarily mean a good end. We are like that, and so are they. We all have wins and losses. If we lose, we should plan for the whole thing, and if we win, we should plan for the aftermath. King Liang has woken up. You must train your troops more diligently than before, without resting for even a day. Make your warriors familiar with the twenty formations, only then will you have a chance of winning."

Li Yuanyang felt a little admiration in her heart. She had put all her efforts into it, but it was easy for her to figure it out. She looked at Cao Rui with a grateful expression:

"Lord Cao, it was you who came up with the plan to use the mutual trade and household registration as threats to get the emperor to issue an order to keep the princess stationed on the grassland. Thank you very much."

Cao Rui has recently obtained a lot of gold, silver and treasures. In Quhe, many people respect him and feel that he is even more powerful than when he was in Sheng'an City. He said bluntly:

"Chen Xuan's son, Chen Chongwang, has close contacts with Jin Wang Li Yunde. Perhaps there will be news soon."