The empress disliked my achievements for overshadowing her own, so she turned her attention to the N

Through the curtain, Chen Nan could actually see a hint of joy on the woman's face.

That look of joy came and went quickly, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Chen Nan stopped dwelling on it, nodded expressionlessly, acknowledging his identity.

Before the woman behind the curtain could speak, Qingyu, whose eyes were wide open like bronze bells, could no longer contain herself.

Like a madman, he took two steps forward and gripped Chen Nan's arms tightly.

He asked incredulously, "How could you be Chen Nan? You just told me that the Prince of Zhenbei is dead."

"He's already dead! How could this be..."

"Light Feather!"

Finally, the woman behind the curtain parted her lips slightly, her voice not loud, but it contained an irrefutable power.

As soon as the voice came out, Qingyu realized that something was wrong.

He immediately knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty, this humble general was too reckless. Please punish me!"

"Humph."

"Considering this is your first offense and that you have made great contributions to our Northern Wei, we will let this matter go this time."

"If there is a next time, know what will happen to you."

Upon hearing this, Qingyu's Adam's apple bobbed, and she swallowed hard.

"Go down, I have some things to discuss with the Prince of Zhenbei."

Upon receiving the instruction, Qingyu acknowledged it and got up to leave.

Even as he left, his gaze remained fixed on Chen Nan.

It was as if he wanted to etch him into his mind.

During this time, Chen Nan did not speak. Through their conversation, he learned that the woman in front of him was the Empress Dowager of Northern Wei.

The highest-ranking ruler of the Northern Wei Dynasty, known as the Cold-Faced Beauty Empress.

After Qingyu left, the beautiful Empress of Northern Wei lifted the curtain.

Now, Chen Nan finally saw clearly that the woman looked to be no more than thirty years old, and her beauty even surpassed that of Wu Fengluan.

Looking at that almost bewitching face, Chen Nan swallowed hard, a strange flutter rising within him.

Finally, the Empress Dowager of Northern Wei smiled faintly and spoke gently, "Prince Zhenbei, is it alright to address you like that..."

He was interrupted halfway through his sentence by Chen Nan with a wry smile: "Don't be like that, I'm no longer the Prince of Zhenbei."

"Right now, I'm just an ordinary citizen."

When you feel interrupted, especially when your form of address is not acknowledged.

A look of joy flashed across the woman's face again. Thinking about the upcoming plan, she asked a question.

"I just don't know if you, a commoner, are a citizen of the Great Qian Dynasty or a citizen of my Northern Wei Dynasty?"

Her voice was cold, and the Empress Dowager seemed to be struggling with her thoughts as she spoke.

Chen Nan could clearly see that the other person was clenching their hands tightly as they spoke.

"Does it matter?"

Chen Nan did not answer, but instead threw the question back at him.

Actually, it wasn't that he didn't want to answer.

He no longer wants to mention the Great Qian Dynasty.

Of course, it's not that I'm not qualified to bring it up, but that I simply don't want to.

Both sides fell silent again.

Chen Nan could tell that the beautiful woman in front of him wanted to recruit him.

After all, he had been the Prince of Zhenbei for so long in the Great Qian Dynasty.

The Prince of Zhenbei was not just a figurehead.

To exaggerate a bit, if he were to raise his arm and call, at least half of the people in the Great Qian Dynasty would be willing to follow him.

In the end, the Empress Dowager of Northern Wei could no longer bear it.

"Of course it's different. If you were a citizen of the Great Qian Dynasty, you would be the mortal enemy of my Northern Wei."

“If, I mean if, you were a citizen of my Northern Wei.”

"A talent like yours should not be buried, and you should not just be an ordinary citizen."

"I think I've been straightforward enough, haven't I?"

After saying that, he stared intently at Chen Nan.

She was waiting, waiting for an answer.

Her right hand was clenched tightly the entire time.

She didn't actually know much about Chen Nan.

All that is known is that his status is above that of the four great generals, and that he is extremely loyal to the Great Qian Dynasty.

They had no idea about his cultivation level.

Because in the past, his victories were all achieved by personally leading his generals, with him only responsible for commanding from the rear, and he never personally took action.

Thus, a rumor spread: "The Prince of Zhenbei arranges the troops, and the General Qingyu charges into battle."

Indeed, Qingyu of the Northern Wei Dynasty was the one among the four great generals who was closest to becoming an eighth-rank martial artist.

There are even rumors that after he was defeated by Chen Nan, he devoted himself to cultivation for a period of time.

His cultivation level had already reached the eighth rank.

However, for many years, Qingyu has never made a move, and there is no true assessment of his current strength.

Chen Nan chuckled lightly: "The Empress Dowager seems to be taking things a little too seriously."

"People always remember those who treat them well."

"Of course, if anyone treats them badly, it's only a matter of time before they rise up in rebellion."

"Am i right?"

Chen Nan's tone became more serious in his last sentence.

Anyone with a brain can hear the dissatisfaction and hatred in his voice.

Of course, these are all messages he deliberately released.

After all, the tasks assigned by the system are still there.

If he were truly abandoned by the Northern Wei, he would have nowhere to turn for help.

"it is good."

The Empress Dowager chuckled twice, her eyes revealing admiration.

"Since you're so open-minded about it."

"The Great Qian Dynasty doesn't need a Prince of Zhenbei, but the Northern Wei Dynasty does need a Prince of Zhennan."

"I grant you the right to recruit soldiers privately, as long as you report back to me truthfully afterwards."

"The Northern Wei Dynasty is still lacking a Left Chancellor. What do you think?"

"This……"

Chen Nan raised an eyebrow. He didn't quite understand why the woman in front of him offered such good terms right from the start.

After thinking about it, I felt relieved.

It is said that the Northern Wei Dynasty was warlike, but years of war had brought its economy to the brink of collapse.

If it weren't for the continuous tributes from Western Shu, its economy would have collapsed long ago.

At that time, Chen Nan won't even need to lift a finger; the people will be able to overthrow the Northern Wei.

In contrast, the prime ministers of the Northern Wei Dynasty were never divided into left and right.

There was a time when the Great Qian Dynasty was also in a state of stagnation, lacking both literary and military skills, and its economy was on the verge of collapse.

Thanks to his extraordinary efforts, the Great Qian Dynasty not only survived, but also defeated four other countries to the point that they dared not raise their heads.

Chen Nan understood the position of Left Prime Minister; such a statement was simply a way to check and balance him.

Or perhaps it was to guard against him.

Wasn't he also taking advantage of the other party?

With that in mind, Chen Nan no longer hesitated.

"I agreed."

"Since you've agreed, Prince Zhennan must be tired from your journey. Why don't you go down and rest for a while?"

The Northern Wei Empress Dowager's attitude changed quickly, and she began to trust Chen Nan.

This is not her fault; in recent years, the title of Prince Zhenbei has been incredibly prestigious.

The Great Qian Dynasty can do without any civil or military officials, and even without Wu Fengluan, but it cannot do without Chen Nan.

Even so, he wholeheartedly assisted without ever doing anything out of line.

Before turning around, Chen Nan glanced at the young emperor beside him.

Just then, the system's voice popped up again.

[The young emperor's inner thoughts: When will Mother come to breastfeed me...?]

Chen Nan smiled and involuntarily glanced at the Empress Dowager.

In that one glance, our eyes met, and she had a captivating and alluring gaze.

Outside the palace, Qingyu paced back and forth beside two guards.

He went into a frenzy again when Chen Nan appeared.

He immediately grabbed Chen Nan's hand and led him to an open space to the side.

Beneath the city wall, Qingyu pressed Chen Nan against it, her eyes bloodshot: "You yourself are the King of Zhenbei."

Why did you lie to me? Why?

As they were talking, a loud voice reached their ears from not far away.

"A great victory at the border!!"

"General Hongming captured four cities in six days!!"

"A great victory at the border..."

As the messenger departed into the distance.

Qingyu seemed to have regained some of her senses.

His eyes remained fierce: "Are you satisfied now?"

Chen Nan asked, puzzled, "What do you mean I'm satisfied?"