The queen is crazy and spoiled, and the tyrant bows to her

Baili Hong had died a long time ago, but his body was hung up by poisonous insects to create the illusion that he was still alive.

According to his original plan, he wanted to wait until he was in Dasheng, get the support of Ji Wuyuan, take the opportunity to get rid of Baili Yufeng, and after returning to Nanyue Kingdom, let Baili Hong completely "die".

The remaining Baili Yuchen, in his eyes, was just a reckless man who only knew how to march and fight, and was not to be feared.

Therefore, Baili Yuyan came to Dasheng calmly because everything was under his control.

However, he did not expect such a sudden and earth-shaking change.

He had a thorough plan, and it would be impossible for Baili Yuchen and the people around him to accomplish all of this alone.

What made him even more puzzled was that everyone in the court, whether openly or secretly, was his or Baili Yufeng's men, but now that the situation had gotten out of control to such an extent, they only found out now.

Baili Yuchen has never had much foundation in the court. If someone said that there was no one behind the scenes manipulating this, Baili Yuyan would never believe it.

Thinking of this, Baili Yuyan narrowed his black eyes dangerously, his eyes became cold and gloomy.

At that time, in the imperial study,

Ji Wuyuan was sitting in front of the imperial desk, reviewing memorials.

The leader of the secret guards was standing in the hall, reporting something, and he spoke for a long time.

Ji Wuyuan didn't even raise his eyelids, and said indifferently: "So quickly, is everything done?"

Feiyu said respectfully, "Yes."

"It's just..." Fei Yu paused, and continued, "My subordinates have discovered that it's not just our people who are secretly fanning the flames and pushing Baili Yuchen to the throne of Nanyue Kingdom. It seems that there is another powerful force pushing...

"That's why things are progressing so quickly and smoothly."

Ji Wuyuan paused in his review of the memorials and looked up, his expression cold but with a hint of sharpness: "Oh, have you found out who's behind this?"

Fei Yu calmly examined Ji Wuyuan's expression, then lowered his head and said, "It's the King of Zhenbei."

"Our people sent a message reporting that people from the Northern Territory were spotted in Nanyue..."

Ji Wuyuan frowned and said nothing.

At this time, the chief eunuch Wang Fuhai walked in and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, the eldest and second princes of Nanyue Kingdom are outside the palace with their envoys, requesting an audience."

Hearing this, Ji Wuyuan sneered, with a mocking arc on his lips: "Find a reason to send them away."

The two brothers suddenly asked for a meeting at this time, obviously they had just received the news and started to get anxious.

This time I came to the palace, on the one hand to seek his help, on the other hand I was anxious to resign and return to Nanyue.

In fact, their secret letter had arrived a few days ago, but was intercepted by Ji Wuyuan's men.

Since they are so leisurely and like to watch plays, let them watch as much as they want.

For several days in a row, the envoys from the Nanyue Kingdom requested an audience, but were all evaded by the guards at the palace gate with the excuse that "Your Majesty is busy with government affairs and has no time to meet with you."

Even the most dull-witted person could understand Ji Wuyuan's attitude.

Inside the inn, Baili Yufeng and Baili Yuyan's expressions became uglier than each other.

The envoys were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. They kept discussing countermeasures, but no matter what, they could not leave the imperial city without Ji Wuyuan's approval.

Baili Yufeng was so angry that he smashed the teacups one after another.

Baili Yuyan disdained to pay attention to his incompetent roar. His face was as gloomy as he looked out the window, secretly thinking about his way out.

Judging from Ji Wuyuan's attitude, it is impossible for him to help them.

Since he couldn't win over Ji Wuyuan, he could only settle for the second best and choose to cooperate with others.

Thinking of this, Baili Yuyan raised his eyes and looked towards the courtyard where Nangong Liuli was.

At this time, Nangong Liuli, listening to the noise coming from the front yard, showed a sinister smile at the corner of her mouth.

The less happy they were, the happier she felt.

The weather has been fine and sunny these days, but the entire inn seems to be shrouded in a dark cloud, and the atmosphere is so gloomy and depressing that it is frightening.

Meanwhile, Ji Wuyuan, who was "busy with government affairs", was leisurely and comfortable accompanying Jiang Wantang in drinking tea and appreciating flowers in the Imperial Garden every day.

Jiang Wantang leaned in Ji Wuyuan's arms. A breeze blew by, and Ji Wuyuan lifted up the loose hair on her temples and gently tucked it behind her ears.

In the warm sunshine of late autumn, Jiang Wantang squinted his eyes comfortably, like a lazy kitten.

At this time, the leader of the secret guards, Fei Yu, appeared and reported to Ji Wuyuan every move of the Nanyue people in the inn, no matter how big or small.

Jiang Wantang knew that this was a psychological game.

It is obvious that those people from Nanyue Country have lost their patience.

Jiang Wantang looked up at Ji Wuyuan, her brows curved in the sunlight. "How long does Your Majesty intend to leave them out in the cold?"

Seeing this, Ji Wuyuan raised one arm to block the sunlight for her.

Jiang Wantang saw Ji Wuyuan smiling softly at her, and he said, "What do you think, Tang'er?"

Jiang Wan pondered for a moment, tilting her head slightly, a sly look in her eyes. Her fingers gently twirled a strand of hair from her temples, and she spoke slowly, "It's almost time. If my guess is correct, the next step will be for them to proactively propose increasing the tribute and using that as an excuse to come to see Your Majesty."

"After all, under such circumstances, they have been waiting in vain in the inn for several days and have become confused. Knowing that ordinary methods cannot pry open the palace gate, they can only 'cut off their own flesh' in exchange for the opportunity to enter the palace and see the emperor."

As expected, as soon as Jiang Wantang finished speaking, Wang Fuhai stepped forward and reported, "Your Majesty, the First and Second Princes of Nanyue Kingdom, along with envoys, have requested an audience outside the palace. As a token of sincerity, they are willing to double the annual tribute. We implore Your Majesty to meet with you to discuss the relationship between our two countries and our future plans."

Ji Wuyuan looked at Jiang Wantang deeply, his eyes full of admiration. The latter looked at him with a sly smile,

Her eyes were naturally charming, and at this moment, with her arrogant look, she looked like a captivating fox.

Ji Wuyuan couldn't help himself, leaned over and kissed her eyelashes, and praised her sincerely: "Tang'er is really as foresighted as a god."

"Would you like to come with me to the Xuanzheng Palace and join in the fun, huh?"

Jiang Wantang shook her head and refused directly.

The harem was not allowed to interfere in government affairs, so it was too obvious for her, a concubine, to go to Xuanzheng Hall to listen to them discuss the friendly relations between the two countries.

Ji Wuyuan obviously saw her concerns. When she stood up, he held her shoulders and said in a serious tone, "Tang'er, if you want to go, you can go directly. Don't worry about anything else."

"As long as I'm here, no one dares to say anything wrong."