From the rural love, many children and good fortune

After Lin Wanqiu left, Li Tian's mood took a long time to calm down.

He stood up and walked out of the study, and unknowingly arrived at the Imperial Garden.

The moonlight was like water, sprinkling on the path in the garden. It was quiet and silent all around, with only the occasional chirping of insects.

Li Tian strolled among the flowers, still thinking about everything that had just happened.

While he was deep in thought, he suddenly heard a sound of orderly footsteps not far away. Looking up, he saw that it was the captain of the guards Liu Ruobing who was on patrol.

When Liu Ruobing saw Li Tian, ​​she immediately knelt on one knee:

"Your Majesty, I am here so late at night, but do you have any instructions?"

Li Tian waved his hand, signaling him to stand up:

"Ruobing, no need to be so polite. I just came out to get some fresh air after finishing my official duties."

Still doing business? He was doing business with Lin Wanqiu in bed!

Liu Ruobing stood up with an upright posture. Under the moonlight, the expression on her face was still stern, revealing an inviolable majesty.

Li Tian looked at Liu Ruobing, and suddenly something occurred to him. He asked:

"Ruobing, you have followed the Queen for a long time. What do you think of the current situation in the court?"

Liu Ruobing frowned slightly and thought for a moment:

"Your Majesty, the court seems stable now, but in fact, there are undercurrents. The succession to the throne is still unresolved, and various forces are watching in secret. If we are not careful, it may cause turmoil."

Li Tian nodded slightly, his expression solemn:

"I am also well aware of the difficulty of this matter. Your Liu family's ancestor insisted that the child be named Liu and be made the crown prince, but how can I ignore my own bloodline inheritance? The difficulty involved is really beyond words."

Liu Ruobing was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

"Your Majesty, Da Chu has been passed down for hundreds of years, and the concept of bloodline orthodoxy is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The Liu family's ancestor's insistence is not without reason. But Your Majesty has also made a lot for Da Chu. If you can find a balance between the two, perhaps you can resolve this crisis."

Li Tian sighed:

"It's easier said than done. Now that Ruyan is pregnant, there are endless arguments in the court. I am really exhausted."

Liu Ruobing looked at Li Tian, ​​whose face was filled with fatigue. Although she had many thoughts in her mind, she also understood the pressure that His Majesty was feeling at the moment.

She bowed slightly and said firmly:

"Your Majesty, the more difficult it is, the more resolute you must be. The Queen is pregnant, Your Majesty must protect her and the dragon seed and stabilize the situation in the court."

Li Tian rubbed his brows and looked up at Liu Ruobing, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes:

"Ruobing, I know you are loyal. But the people in the court are unpredictable, and the ministers have their own thoughts. What should I do?"

Liu Ruobing pondered for a moment and said:

"Your Majesty, I think you can appease the old ancestor first. The old ancestor's attitude is crucial. Your Majesty should find a time to have a private talk with him and express his loyalty to the Great Chu and his thoughts on the succession of the throne, which may make him relax a little."

Li Tian nodded slightly, with a hint of hope in his eyes:

"You are right. Although the ancestor of the Liu family is stubborn, he cares about the great Chu. If I can make my feelings clear, I may be able to find a solution. However, there is a deep gap between him and me, so I don't know if I can persuade him."

Liu Ruobing looked at Li Tian firmly:

"Your Majesty, everything depends on human effort. With your sincerity and the Queen's mediation, there will definitely be a turnaround. If you show your ability to govern the country in the court and win the support of the ministers, even if the Liu family's ancestor insists on his own opinion, he will be able to gain a firm foothold."

Li Tian listened to Liu Ruobing's words and gradually came up with an idea. He patted Liu Ruobing's shoulder:

"Ruobing, thanks for reminding me. I understand. I will do as you say. You should also go to bed early. There are still many things to do tomorrow."

Liu Ruobing knelt on one knee and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty is busy with state affairs, and we will assist you wholeheartedly. If you have any orders, I will not refuse even if I die."

After saying that, Liu Ruobing stood up and continued patrolling the imperial garden.

Li Tian looked at Liu Ruobing's receding back, feeling filled with emotion.

He took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts, turned around and walked towards the bedroom.

Although he was still worried at this time, he was also more determined.

He decided to do his best to resolve this crisis for the sake of Da Chu, Ruyan and the children.

When he returned to the bedroom, Liu Ruyan had already fallen asleep. Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Li Tian's heart was filled with tenderness.

Li Tian quietly lay down beside Liu Ruyan and gently held her in his arms.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the window into the bedroom, and Liu Ruyan slowly woke up.

Li Tian had already stood up and was sitting aside, deep in thought.

Seeing Liu Ruyan wake up, Li Tian smiled gently and briefly recounted his conversation with Liu Ruobing last night.

After hearing this, Liu Ruyan nodded slightly to show her agreement.

Just as the two were discussing how to arrange a meeting with the Liu family's ancestor, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door.

The young eunuch Xiao Shunzi hurried in and knelt down to report:

"Your Majesty, Queen, the barbarian envoys have arrived in the capital and are now waiting outside the palace for an audience."

Li Tian and Liu Ruyan looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.

The barbarians have always had frictions with the Great Chu. It is unknown what the purpose of the envoy's sudden visit is.

Li Tian frowned slightly:

"Summon them to the palace and wait in the Golden Throne Hall. I want to see what they are up to."

Li Tian gently held Liu Ruyan's hand:

"Ruyan, you are pregnant, so you shouldn't work hard. Just take a good rest in the palace. I will go meet the barbarian envoy."

Liu Ruyan's eyes were full of worry, but she also knew that it was not appropriate to be willful at this moment, so she nodded gently and reminded:

"Li Tian, ​​be careful. The barbarians are always cunning. Don't trust their words."

Li Tian stood up, grabbed the cloak beside him, and strode towards the Golden Palace.

When I stepped into the hall, I saw the barbarian envoy looking around nonchalantly, his eyes narrowed instantly, and a cold light flashed.

Li Tian sat on the dragon throne, his eyes as sharp as torches, staring directly at the barbarian envoy:

"Your Excellency has come all the way here. What brings you here? Please tell me directly."

The Barbarian Envoy Hake smiled and said slowly:

"Your Majesty, I came here to make a deal with you. My clan knows that the court of Dachu is in turmoil and there are constant disputes over the succession to the throne. If Your Majesty is willing to cede Yumen Pass, our clan is willing to fully support Your Majesty to stabilize the throne and help you settle the disputes."

As soon as these words were spoken, the court exploded.

The ministers whispered to each other, and angry whispers rose and fell.

"This is ridiculous! Yumen Pass is the throat of our Great Chu, a strategic point, how can we easily give it up? These barbarians are clearly taking advantage of the situation!"

The Minister of Rites Zhang Dengnian was so angry that he was shaking all over and couldn't help but shout loudly.

Li Tian's anger suddenly reached its peak. He slapped the armrest of the dragon chair fiercely. With a "crash", the armrest was broken into pieces. He laughed in anger:

"Humph! Just relying on these few empty words of yours, you want to exchange for the Yumen Pass of our Great Chu? That's simply wishful thinking!"

Huck remained calm and continued to persuade:

"Your Majesty, please do not be hasty to refuse. We have many warriors. If we join forces with Your Majesty, those forces that oppose you will be easily eliminated. When Your Majesty sits firmly on the throne in the future, what will a mere pass mean to you?"

Li Tian sneered in his heart, how could he not know the huge conspiracy behind this.

At this moment, Minister of War Zhou Yating stepped forward and stood out.

She glanced at Huck, frowned, and shouted:

"Humph, how could I not know what you barbarians are thinking? Trying to seize the Yumen Pass of our Great Chu with such despicable means is simply wishful thinking! Your Majesty, you must not be deceived by them."

Huck's face darkened, and a hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to his cynical look:

"Sir, this is a matter between His Majesty the Great Chu and our clan. It would be best if you don't interfere."

Zhou Yating glared at Hake, then looked at Li Tian with a serious expression:

"Your Majesty, every inch of land in Great Chu was hard-earned, and Yumen Pass is even more related to the safety of Great Chu. Once it is ceded, the enemy can march straight in at any time. We will consider the matter of succession to the throne carefully, and we must not lose the big picture for the sake of small gains and bring disaster to Great Chu."

Li Tian stood up, emitting a strong aura of murderous intent, and looked at Hake again.

He spoke word by word, as if squeezing the words out from between his teeth:

"Listen carefully! I won't give you a single blade of grass at Yumen Pass! Great Chu may be in trouble, but it's not your turn to run wild! Get out of Great Chu immediately. If you dare to make such unreasonable demands again, don't blame me for being merciless and crushing you barbarians!"

Huck's face turned pale. He glared at Li Tian fiercely, flicked his sleeves, and strode away.

Looking at their departing backs, Li Tian clenched his fists.

He knew in his heart that the crisis facing Great Chu was far more than this, and the barbarians would probably not give up easily.

But at this moment, the belief in his heart is as solid as a rock. No matter what difficulties he faces, he must protect Da Chu, Liu Ruyan and their children.

Anyone who dares to offend the Great Chu will be punished, no matter how far away they are!

After Hake left, the people in the court gradually dispersed.