Reborn to overthrow the throne, I became the new emperor's dark moonlight

Su Heting stroked the porcelain vase, "I treated her with all my heart, but she was hypocritical towards me. In the end, I was wrong.

The Jiangbei Army is loyal to the court and has fought alongside me through thick and thin for many years. How could I, your son, put my brothers in such a dilemma just for a woman?

The emperor's mouth curled up slowly and he patted his shoulder, "You are worthy of being my son."

What if Qiao Xi knew the truth? What if she went against him? In the face of the temptation of power and wealth, Su Heting was just an ordinary man.

"However, this poison will have to wait."

Su Heting's words froze the emperor's smile. He frowned and asked, "Why?"

Could it be that Su Heting is still a lovesick man who would not even give up his kingdom for Qiao Xi?

Su Heting placed the porcelain bottle back on the tray. "Father, do you know the latest news about the barbarians?"

The emperor didn't know.

Su Heting occupied the northern part of the border and became a barrier for Dayou to resist the barbarians, but at the same time he also cut off the connection between Dayou and the barbarians.

It was no longer possible for the court to learn about the barbarians through the northern border.

Thinking of this, he felt very unhappy. This was also the reason why he was afraid of Su Heting in the past, but he did not show it on his face. "Tell me about it."

"After being driven out of Dayou by my son, the barbarian royal family was severely weakened and faced a series of internal turmoil. They replaced their monarch a month ago."

"really?"

The emperor could no longer maintain his composure.

He was completely unaware of such a big thing happening in the neighboring countries.

Su Heting nodded, "That's absolutely true, and Father certainly wouldn't have guessed who the new king of the barbarians is."

The emperor found Su Heting's smile very dazzling, and asked through gritted teeth, "Who?"

"The former barbarian general, the son of Shaitan."

The emperor's heart sank.

Shatan is to the barbarians as the Qiao family is to Dayou. He is afraid of the Qiao family, so the Barbarian King is naturally afraid of Shatan as well.

That's why he and the old barbarian king hit it off so easily, each of them eliminated their biggest threat, and agreed to a ten-year border peace agreement.

Unexpectedly, the old barbarian king indulged in women and died of illness a year later. The new king ascended the throne and sent troops to Dayou, which led to the subsequent barbarian invasion.

Fortunately, the barbarian royal family did not dare to let the barbarian people know the real cause of Shatan's death. Therefore, even if the peace treaty was torn up, the new barbarian king never revealed a word to the outside world.

In addition, Shatan's family had been wiped out by the barbarian royal family, so he could rest assured for many years.

But now Su Heting told him that the new king of the barbarians was Shatan's son.

So does he know the truth of that year?

If you know, will you reveal it in the future?

The emperor felt a little uneasy, "What does this have to do with Qiao Xi?"

Su Heting said, “When the Qiao family was guarding the northern border, Shatan was ordered to attack Dayou many times.

There will be casualties in every war. Some people from the Shatan family died at the hands of the Qiao family, and some people from the Qiao family also died at the hands of the Shatan family. The two families have long been mortal enemies.

The new king of the barbarians is Shatan’s youngest son Fan Ji, who once sneaked into Dayou and was captured by Qiao Zhenbei.

Now that he has ascended the throne as king, the first thing he does is to seek revenge for the Qiao family for his capture.

However, the barbarians had experienced internal strife and were no longer fit to wage war, and only Qiao Xi was left in the Qiao family.

According to my spies in the barbarian tribe, Fan Ji intends to seek peace with Dayou."

There was a struggle in Su Heting's eyes, "However, their condition is Qiao Xi.

If the emperor had not told me the truth today, I would never have allowed the barbarians to attack Qiao Xi, but now..."

He seemed unable to continue and sighed.

"I am always worried about the barbarians attacking again. If we can make peace with them, Dayou will be free of an external threat and can focus on rectifying the internal vassal states. Therefore, I think it is better to wait a little longer."

The emperor's eyes flickered.

If he came to Dayou to ask for peace and wanted to take Qiao Xi's life, it would mean that he was unaware of his cooperation with the old Barbarian King.

Yes, they did it secretly at that time.

However, Qiao Xi must be kept here in case she causes a bigger mess.

Furthermore, these were all Su Heting's words. It was still unknown what the Barbarians were planning. What if this was Su Heting's delaying tactic...

While the emperor was thinking, he heard Su Heting say, "Father, please wait a little longer.

The barbarians are in civil strife, and their people are suffering. Right now, they need to coexist peacefully with Dayou and establish trade with each other to appease the people. Perhaps they will write to you soon."

The barbarians have always been a scourge, and the emperor was always worried about when they would attack Dayou again. Hearing this, he felt a little tempted.

"But Qiao Xi is a skilled martial artist and has been in the secret workshop for many years. She knows a lot about the court. What if she causes trouble?"

Su Heting smiled, "She's just a woman, and what she asks for is limited. Besides, Madam Qiao's affairs will keep her busy for a long time."

He bowed and said, "I have admired her. Please wait a little longer, Father. I do want to spend a few more days with her."

But rest assured, father, I will never risk the country and its people."

The emperor was silent for a long time. "Okay, I will wait a little longer, but during this time you must keep an eye on her and never let her cause any trouble."

Su Heting agreed.

The emperor continued, "I understand that you can't let her go for the time being, but your health is also a matter of great importance.

Su Yang from the Imperial Hospital is my cousin from my mother's side. His daughter Su Yingqiu has been learning medicine from him since she was a child. She is beautiful and thoughtful. I will let her take care of your health in the future.

But there is a difference between men and women after all, and she is also a girl from a good family, so she cannot live in the mansion without a name or status.

I will grant you a marriage and let her enter the palace as a concubine, what do you think?"

Su Heting thought for a moment and said, "The person can come to the palace to treat me, but I hope that the marriage will be granted after the barbarian issue is dealt with."

The emperor still didn't believe him, so he asked Su Yingqiu to enter the mansion to monitor him, and also to test whether he could really let go of Qiao Xi as he said.

If he refused at this time, it would only make the emperor suspicious.

"People are already saying that my father's feelings for Qiao Xi are fake. Qiao Xi is grieving over Madam Qiao right now. Your Majesty granting this marriage will only make the people overthink things and make Qiao Xi suspicious."

Su Heting couldn't help but think of what Qiao Xi had said before he left. "The Emperor won't trust you easily. He might even grant you a marriage to test you. Prince, just agree. I know it's all fake, and I won't be resentful."

He could agree to anything else Qiao Xi asked.

But he absolutely did not want to be arranged to marry.

Whether it is Si Yu or Su Heting, his wife is only Qiao Xi.

If the emperor insisted, then he would have no choice but to take another approach and not perform this play.

However, Su Heting bet that the emperor would agree.

As expected, the emperor said, "Well, a grown-up child is no longer under the control of his father. You are the child of Huiyue and me, so I will do whatever I want for you."

He really has no one available now and also needs Su Heting.

When Su Heting returned, he took Su Yingqiu with him.

"This is Miss Su, the daughter of Su Yuanzheng. She has been ordered to treat this king's health and to provide her with a courtyard close to this king so that she can take care of him."

Su Heting instructed the Qiao family's housekeeper.

Butler Qiao's expression suddenly changed. Just when he didn't know how to refuse, he heard Qiao Xi say coldly, "This is the Qiao family. The prince wants to settle another woman. Please return to the Second Prince's Mansion."

Su Heting was humiliated and his face darkened immediately. He ordered the butler, "Just do as I say."

He looked at Qiao Xi with a gloomy look in his eyes and said, "Don't be so arrogant in front of me."

Qiao Xiyi angrily asked, "Your Highness, what do you mean by this? My mother's body hasn't even been reburied yet, and yet Your Highness is bringing another woman into the house? Are you bullying me because I have no one to rely on in the Qiao family?"

"How dare you! Miss Su was kind enough to treat my body, and you are talking nonsense. Aren't you going to ruin her reputation?"

Qiao Xi shook off his hand and turned away.

Although he knew she was acting, Su Heting couldn't help but grab her and said, "Don't go."

Su Yingqiu stepped forward and said, "Yingqiu greets sister. Sister has misunderstood the prince."

Qiao Xi looked at her coldly, turned around and left.

Su Heting hurriedly followed, "How could I not have known you were so rude before? Miss Su hasn't even finished her words yet, what do you mean?"