The prince is very cruel

Pei Nanyin was stunned for a moment. The two of them kept chatting in this ambiguous posture, and she forgot to adjust herself.

"Are you so pessimistic about the future of the Wu Dynasty?" Her expression became much more serious.

Guan Ning said calmly, "You are not an ordinary woman. You were born in a royal palace and have friends all over the world. You know how power works, and you also know the structure of the court."

"There are some things you know without me having to tell you."

"A few days ago, the old emperor summoned me and asked me to leave early and get rid of Zhao Tai as soon as possible."

"This incident is enough to show that the current emperor is very anxious. His control over powerful officials, or in other words, his control over the local areas, is becoming increasingly weak."

"Since ancient times, the capital has not been able to suppress the four directions. So we just wait for the warlords to split up and the world to fall into chaos."

After hearing this, Pei Nanyin was shocked. An incomparable brilliance appeared in her beautiful eyes. She looked at Guan Ning in astonishment. She didn't expect that he could calculate the affairs of the court so clearly!

"You, did you hear some inside story?" she asked in disbelief.

Guan Ning raised an eyebrow: "What inside story?"

Pei Nanyin stood up straight, very serious.

"Don't you know there's a rebellion in Xiliang?"

"Xiliang Rebellion?" Guan Ning exclaimed.

"Shh!"

Pei Nanyin covered Guan Ning's mouth, not needing to avoid suspicion: "Not many people know about this matter, and His Majesty has already sent people to quell the matter. I heard that he gave a lot of money and food to buy the heart of the King of the Southern Courtyard and quell the military mutiny."

Guan Ning was shocked and could not recover for a long time. An emperor needs to rely on giving money and power to appease the locals. Does such an emperor still have deterrent power?

"No wonder, no wonder!"

"The emperor initially promised me a one-year deadline, but suddenly changed his mind a few days ago and is forcing me to leave. It seems he wants to get rid of Zhao Tai, take back the military power in Guangdong and Guangxi, and be wary of Xiliang."

Pei Nanyin nodded seriously: "That's right."

"Also, I've heard from some of my friends who travel all over the country that it's not just Xiliang; everywhere is in turmoil. Many bandits have dared to claim the mountains and attack cities."

"I think this is just a test of your majesty's age, the court's decline, and the restless figures who are ready to make a move."

"If Your Majesty can swiftly suppress these small-scale rebellions with lightning speed, perhaps peace can be maintained."

"But...if Your Majesty can't do it, then..."

Guan Ning's eyes flashed with admiration and amazement: "If you were a man, you would be in a high position in the government!"

Pei Nanyin laughed and scolded: "I'm talking to you seriously, who wants your praise?"

Guan Ning smiled and said, "I'm telling the truth. You remind me of a woman named Shangguan Wan'er!"

Pei Nanyin was curious: "Shangguan Wan'er, who is she?"

"Um... there was a female official in a story, who was known as the female prime minister." Guan Ning said evasively.

Pei Nanyin was slightly surprised. Could a woman become the prime minister?

"Let's get back to the topic. I don't have much time left." Guan Ning sighed. He knew that the Wu Dynasty did not have much luck and that changes would happen sooner or later.

But he didn't expect the chaos to come so quickly, which gave him a clearer sense of urgency.

"I came here to say goodbye to you. I'm going to Guangdong and Guangxi."

Pei Nanyin's face suddenly became serious: "So soon?"

"Yes, the old emperor is already urging us. If we don't go now, he might not be so friendly anymore." Guan Ning is well versed in human nature and knows what kind of people the emperors of all dynasties were.

If you are useful, I will pamper you. If you are disobedient, then wait for the three-foot white silk.

Pei Nanyin suddenly said in a low voice: "Okay..."

"Then what are you going to do?"

Guan Ning said: "Let's take it one step at a time."

"Guangdong and Guangxi are Zhao Tai's territory. Even the old emperor can't do anything to him. If I want to take his head, I'm afraid I'll have to find an opportunity."

Pei Nanyin bit her lip: "It will be very dangerous."

"Don't worry, I can fight my way out of the joint pursuit of Zhao Tai and the imperial guards."

"Besides, this time I'm in the dark and Zhao Tai is in the light, so he's the one who should be worried about." Guan Ning comforted optimistically and hugged Pei Nanyin.

Pei Nanyin's beautiful face rested on his chest.

"I really want to... go with you."