Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

After Xiang Wentian regained consciousness, he remained stunned for a long moment, his face darkening as the past flashed through his mind like a tide.

He looked at Lin Yu standing in front of him again, and suddenly shook his head and sighed in extreme dejection.

"I, Xiang Wentian, feel guilty towards my ancestors, the people, and the Emperor..."

Lin Yu stepped forward, patted Xiang Wentian on the shoulder, and said, "General Xiang, now that things have come to this, there's no point in regretting. The most urgent task is how to clean up this mess."

Xiang Wentian looked at Lin Yu, collected himself, sighed, stood up straight, and asked, "Are you here to replace me?"

"Yes."

Xiang Wentian was somewhat unwilling to accept the situation: "What about the emperor? And that...that witch..."

"I have both of you in custody. If you wish to see me, you may."

Suddenly, Xiang Wentian asked: "Since you can restore Xiang's sanity, why can't you also restore the emperor's sanity... Oh! I'm sorry, I spoke out of turn. You are also going to replace the Ju State, how could you..."

He Lin was displeased and interrupted him harshly, "How rude of you! My master kindly saved you, and you're ungrateful, but why are you speculating about him like this? Do you think the Emperor of Ju won't suffer retribution for what he did? My master wanted the Emperor to wake up and see the consequences of his actions, but unfortunately, the antidote doesn't work on your Emperor. You're the lucky ones who got the upper hand."

Lin Yu waved his hand and said, "He Lin. Shut up and don't be rude. Marshal Xiang, you know that the emperor is the one chosen by heaven. Only by caring about the world can you gain the protection of heaven. Lin can make you sober, but the emperor's affairs are not the time to deal with them now."

Xiang Wentian asked excitedly: "Why?"

"God willing."

"Oh, God's will? You're being so mysterious, is it just to secure your rule over the world?"

Xiang Wentian's words were indeed excessive, but Lin Yu didn't mind. After all, this man was loyal to the Emperor of the Lu family.

"Marshal Xiang, do you still think that the Emperor of Ju can regain his throne after regaining consciousness? Just look at the state of Ju right now. You must know that whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world. An emperor who doesn't care about the lives of the people, even if he was bewitched by others, will do what he wants."

Lin Yu's words were very blunt. Dai Rong even said that this person was not a blindly loyal person. Lin Yu felt that this person was stubborn.

Xiang Wentian seemed to have aged ten years in an instant, and his whole body became much more hunched. He knew very well that everything was ruined.

"Forget it, forget it. It's also because our Ju Kingdom has run out of luck. It's our own weakness. We can't blame others. Xiang Wentian would like to thank Master Lin. However, I have been loyal to the Lu family according to the family motto. Therefore, I am willing to retire and return to the countryside. I hope that Master will allow me to take care of the descendants of the Lu family."

Xiang Wentian knelt down and bowed to Lin Yu without hesitation.

Lin Yu's heart was filled with confusion: "Why do you have to do this? You've fought all over the world, but shouldn't your loyalty be to the people of the world? Shouldn't you be defending the people's world? Whose world has ever belonged to them?"

Xiang Wentian was momentarily unable to react and muttered to himself, "The people? The world?"

Yes, he recalled the people lining the streets to welcome him back in triumph, the support he received from the people of the borderlands when he led his troops to repel the Mo Nan Hu people, and he still remembered the umbrella of the people. Clearly, he had initially fought on the battlefield to protect the people of the world. When he was a playmate of the emperor as a child, he had also promised to protect the people of the world, to defend the world for the Third Prince, to accompany him in his unification, and to ensure a good life for the people.

Xiang Wentian's eyes gradually became clearer. He raised his head and looked at Lin Yu, saying, "Master Lin, I was confused. In this situation, I hope you can give the people a stable world."

Lin Yu helped Xiang Wentian up and said, "Marshal Xiang, as long as you are willing to work with me for the benefit of the world, I will not pursue the past. Don't worry, I will not embarrass anyone from the royal family of Ju."

Xiang Wentian took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I am willing to obey your orders, sir. But please forgive me, I cannot serve you as my master."

"That's fine. Marshal Xiang is truly a loyal man. I won't make things difficult for him, as long as he can be of use to me."

Xiang Wentian hurriedly thanked him: "Thank you, General."

As long as Lin Yu could consolidate military power, everything else would be easy. The fact that Xiang Wentian could be used by him was already a good result.

"Okay, in that case, let's not talk too much. The Wu Kingdom is eyeing us covetously. What's important for us right now is not to start a war, but to recuperate. So Dai Rong, He Lin, Xiang Wentian, Huo Qing, you organize the remaining troops and prepare for defense. We will withdraw."

Xiang Wentian was incredulous: "You still want me to lead the army?"

Lin Yu smiled slightly and said: "Don't employ people you doubt, and don't doubt people you employ. I recognize your ability. Although I can't let you continue to be a marshal, you can still be a general."

"Thank you, Lord Lin, for your trust. I will definitely not let you down."

Lin Yu was amused. Xiang Wentian had already called him several different names. It didn't matter; he would always be accepted. Unwilling? That meant he hadn't been given enough benefits.

Huo Qing said, "If we withdraw our troops, I'm afraid Wu won't give up. This..."

Lin Yu said: "I have considered this, so Yu Wanwan cannot die for the time being, otherwise not only the Wu Kingdom, but also those other people around will probably not care about the consequences."

Dai Rong asked, "My Lord, are you going to use Yu Wanwan as a bargaining chip?"

"Yes, you all know what a scourge she is. Giving her to the King of Wu is a good way to make the most of her. It will also give us some breathing space. With her ability to bewitch people, once we have recovered, it will be no problem to completely conquer Wu."

He Lin asked doubtfully, "My Lord, will Yu Wanwan cooperate? What if she instigates the Wu Kingdom to attack us without thinking?"

Lin Yu raised the corner of his mouth, a shrewd look in his eyes: "She dare not!"

Although everyone didn't know why Lin Yu was so sure, they also knew his skills and abilities, so they didn't ask any more questions.

Thinking of a way to recycle waste, Lin Yu poisoned Yu Wanwan. The poison wouldn't kill instantly, but the torment was deadly, a bit like a life-or-death talisman, though Lin Yu's was closer to a Gu poison. Fearing death and desiring a comfortable life, Yu Wanwan had no choice but to obey Lin Yu's orders and obediently followed her admirer from Wu Guo away, waiting for Lin Yu to send her the antidote on schedule.

Yu Wanwan actually wanted to leave, too. After all, she had quite a few licking dogs. Wasn't it Wu Qifeng of Wu State who was fighting with Ju State just to get her? Hearing that Lin Yu was willing to let her go, she was naturally happy. As for the poison, she didn't believe that no one could detoxify it even with the efforts of the entire country.

It must be said that Lin Yu's assessment of Yu Wanwan was quite accurate. Isn't she both stupid and vicious? He didn't even think about how to let her go. Was the poison he'd given her a simple one? Or was he relying on something? However, Lin Yu wasn't afraid. The poison he'd given her was something that even a god couldn't undo.