After rebirth, I was entangled by the Regent

Chapter 499 As a bargaining chip?

"Maybe it's not just a win for the fishermen." Xiao Yi had other ideas about Xiao Yanchen.

"Tell me about it." Nan Mu looked like he was all ears.

"If Xiao Yanchen shows up for today's incident, it means that he still has a little bit of affection for his brother. It can also be regarded as his brother's final test for him."

"The final test?" Nan Mu was puzzled: "Is Your Majesty absolutely going to choose Ali?"

"A-Li has been learning well from his grandfather recently, and his martial arts have improved a lot. He is also very motivated." Xiao Yi smiled.

"But wasn't Xiao Yanchen too obvious about the Spring Banquet?" Not only did he not show up, but later on I heard that he never went to the palace to show concern and he was always hanging out with Zhao Xinyao.

"That day, after Xiao Yanchen left the Imperial Sister-in-law's palace, he went to the Imperial Study and told his brother that he wanted to relax and cultivate his character in the Eastern Palace, so it was understandable that he did not show up."

"I have arranged everything, but my brother kept something in reserve. After something unexpected happened, my brother went to look for Xiao Yanchen. Do you know where he is?"

"Is he in the palace?" Nan Mu exclaimed.

"Yes, in the council chamber."

"He is waiting for news from Ji Beitian. Ji Beitian's breaking into the palace was a trap in itself. Could it be that Su Lan has also plotted against him?"

"It may not be Su Lan, maybe Yang Liuyue."

"Shufei? But Xiao Yanchen is the emperor's sister-in-law's son, isn't he?"

"Maybe he doesn't care. Xiao Yanchen wants the throne, and Yang Liuyue only wants the title of Queen Mother. Isn't it true that the interests between them can be maximized?"

"Then did His Majesty tell you about when he sent someone to find Xiao Yanchen?" Xiao Yi shook his head. This was what Shen Zhiang discovered later. The fact that his brother was keeping silent meant that he already had a comprehensive plan. Together with Ji Beitian, his brother and Su Lan must have made some kind of deal. He couldn't guess what his brother was going to do next.

"You were angry yesterday and took me out, not only because of Su Lan and Ji Beitian's matter, but also because His Majesty had other plans without telling you."

"Actually, it doesn't matter if the emperor doesn't tell me his plan. As long as he doesn't understand you, the emperor is still my most beloved brother." Xiao Yi's tone was obviously wrong when he said this.

Xiao Yi looked at Nan Mu: "You are the most important person to me."

"Ayi...don't say that."

"My brother is the ruler of the world. There are some things I cannot interfere with. I also know that he is trying to stabilize the court, but if he does something to hurt you, I will not show mercy."

"No, he has watched you grow up since you were a child, and even the throne was originally intended for you..."

"I know he is good to me, but just because of these things, if it is for some court matters, if someone asks to sacrifice you, he will consider it." No, he will not hesitate. The emperor wants to be a wise ruler so much that he does not want to leave any stains and be criticized by future generations.

"What else can I threaten him with? I have no interest in being the master of this world."

"That would be best. I will learn about the situation in the capital as soon as possible. By then our child will be born. When you are out of confinement, we will take the child to settle down in Jiangnan. There we will live freely among the misty rain and the flowing water."

"Okay." Nan Mu leaned on Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi had been unhappy for the past two days and even had trouble sleeping last night. Was he worried about her? Could it be that His Majesty and Su Lan had really reached some agreement?

But what else is there in her that they can use as bargaining chips?