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After Changsun Du finished speaking, he was already sobbing uncontrollably.

Chen Nan could also see that the old man in front of him had given so much to the Northern Wei Dynasty.

He may have done some things that were indeed excessive, but his loyalty to the Northern Wei Dynasty remained unchanged.

Chen Nan slowly sat back down in his chair and inexplicably laughed out loud.

"I also know that doing certain things was not the Prime Minister's intention."

"Now, I am about to launch an unprecedented reform in Northern Wei. I wonder if the Prime Minister would be interested in joining me?"

This is Chen Nan's test for Changsun Du; if the other party dares to say no...

He would then join forces with Hongming to completely extinguish Changsun Du's hope of survival.

If Changsun Du is willing to cooperate, then sparing his life is not out of the question.

Upon hearing Chen Nan's invitation, Changsun Du's eyes flashed with doubt: "To the Northern Wei, I am already a sinner. Does the Prince of Zhennan still dare to use me?"

Yes, he initially stood on the same side as Qin Qingmin in opposing the reforms, and later he broke into the national treasury to steal the golden nanmu clothing.

Even so, Chen Nan still extended an olive branch to him, which surprised him greatly.

Logically speaking, no one would employ someone who has already betrayed the court.

Chen Nanyin smiled and said, "Prime Minister, there is no need to blame yourself. I know that the things you did before were beyond your control."

"As long as the Prime Minister is willing to stand with me and agree to the reform, I will personally speak to the Empress Dowager and guarantee that the Prime Minister will not be implicated in this matter."

"Really...really?" Changsun Du's eyes widened immediately.

He believed that as long as Chen Nan was willing to step forward, the Empress Dowager would definitely forgive him this time.

However, Changsun Du still had some doubts in his heart. Chen Nan's intervention could indeed resolve the matter.

But why Chen Nan had to stand up for him was something he never understood.

Seeing the doubt on Changsun Du's face, Chen Nan explained, "Prime Minister, there is no need to worry. I have no other intentions."

"The reforms naturally need to be implemented, and I have witnessed the Prime Minister's loyalty to the Northern Wei."

That's why we're willing to give the Prime Minister a chance to reform.

"The Prime Minister can also consider this. This is not only an opportunity to repent and start anew, but also an opportunity for the Prime Minister to break free from Qin Qingmin's control."

"Do I still have time and opportunity to consider?" Changsun Du was even more bewildered.

This was the first time he had ever met such a kind-hearted Chen Nan.

"Of course, am I that heartless?" Chen Nan chuckled.

Then, he stretched out his right hand and brought his five fingers together one by one.

After he closed all five fingers, he looked up and met Changsun Du's gaze: "Well? What has the Prime Minister decided?"

Changsun Du smiled helplessly. He knew Chen Nan wouldn't be so kind.

However, Chen Nan was not wrong; this was indeed an opportunity for him.

Changsun Du hesitated to make a decision, so Chen Nan offered another empty promise: "The Prime Minister still hasn't made up his mind?"

"You should know that this is not only an opportunity, but also a chance for the Prime Minister to be remembered for eternity after the reforms are implemented!"

It must be said that Chen Nantai understood the thoughts of these officials.

Changsun Du was not greedy for money, not lustful, and had no desire for promotion.

Putting all that aside, Chen Nan didn't believe the other party could resist the temptation of being remembered for eternity.

He knew that although these ancient people did not live in the same dynasty, none of them could resist this temptation.

Sure enough, after he finished speaking, Changsun Du perked up: "Is what the Prince of Zhennan said true?"

Chen Nan smiled mysteriously: "Of course, when has this king ever lied to anyone?"

Actually, he wasn't just making empty promises. When it comes to reforming the system, no matter what the final outcome is, as long as the scale is large enough, it's bound to make history.

However, whether his reputation is good or bad is beyond his control.

Changsun Du nodded firmly without hesitation this time and said with a smile, "Since Your Highness values ​​this so much, it would be rather disrespectful of me to refuse."

Chen Nan stood up and laughed wildly twice: "Hahaha, since the Prime Minister is willing, then I will go and find the Empress Dowager!"

Having said that, he led Wu Xu back the way they came.

After the two left the Prime Minister's residence, Wu Xu scratched his head and chuckled foolishly, "Why did Your Highness drag Changsun Du into the reforms? Wouldn't it be better for Your Highness to leave your mark on history alone?"

Chen Nan sneered: "You're still thinking too simply."

"Reform is a good thing, but once it is implemented, it will inevitably offend many people."

"I can't possibly face so many courtiers alone. I'll bring Changsun Du along; he can be my shield."

"So, was the prince's promise to spare his life just a lie to Changsun Du?" Wu Xu muttered to himself.

Chen Nan glared at him: "What are you saying?"

"I said I would spare his life, and that's fine, provided he's obedient enough to be a good shield."

"If necessary later, Changsun Du's mission will be considered complete."

Looking at his lord's fierce expression, Wu Xu felt for the first time that Chen Nan was such a stranger.

However, even though he felt that Chen Nan was a complete stranger, he had no intention of betraying him.

He knew that his life was essentially given to him by Chen Nan.

If necessary, he is ready to give up his life at any time.

The two chatted as they walked until they reached the gates of the palace.

Wu Xu stopped in his tracks: "Your Highness, shall I wait outside?"

It wasn't that Wu Xu didn't want to go in; the main problem was that once inside, not only Hong Ming was there, but also the Empress Dowager.

With Chen Nan, who was about to be imprisoned, the three of them gathered together in private.

Wu Xu had witnessed Hongming's previous attitude towards Chen Nan; the two did not get along well when the Empress Dowager was mentioned.

Wu Xu had no intention of following along to suffer the consequences.

Chen Nan smiled helplessly. If it weren't for the fact that he had to do this, he wouldn't want to go into the palace today.

"Since you don't want to go, then don't go."

Having said that, he stepped into the palace alone.

Chen Nan knew the way well and quickly arrived at the Imperial Garden.

Strangely, he did not find the Empress Dowager and Hongming in the Imperial Garden.

It was only after asking the eunuchs who were trimming the flowers and plants in the Imperial Garden that I learned the answer.

The Empress Dowager and Hongming were in the Fengtian Hall.

Helpless, Chen Nan had no choice but to head to Fengtian Hall.

Just as she reached the door, a loud voice came from inside the hall: "What? You say the Prince of Zhennan sent you to see me?"

"Yes, the Prince of Zhennan sent me to explain the situation, and the golden nanmu robe is currently in the Prince of Zhennan's hands."

Chen Nan shook his head, glanced at the eunuch at the door, and gestured with his lips.

The eunuch understood and turned to enter the main hall with a smile.

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Zhennan is requesting an audience outside the palace!"

Inside the shop, the two people who were confronting each other were stunned. The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes, her gaze lingering on the eunuch: "You said that the Prince of Zhennan has already arrived outside the palace?"

The eunuch nodded: "The Prince of Zhennan is already waiting outside the hall. I have come in to inform him!"

"Summon the Prince of Zhennan to an audience!"