His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

Xu Bing slowly spread out the large pie he had drawn, and used his beautiful language to vividly describe the lively scene.

Officials and commoners alike enjoyed themselves.

There are various kinds of things for people to appreciate.

A poet sat at the bow of a boat, sailing down the river, drinking with farmers on the bank, and then composing poems in song…

Such a grand scene, how beautiful it is!

Ji Yuan was initially dismissive, but as the description unfolded, she was gradually drawn into the painting.

Unconsciously, she became engrossed in it, as if she were one of them, strolling through the streets and enjoying the festivities with the people.

She had never imagined it this way. Or rather, her idea was simple: to make Dae-hee better. But she never considered how good Dae-hee could be, or what kind of good she could be.

Today, that picture unfolds in her mind. If she could obtain such great happiness, it seems to be far more meaningful than seeking immortality and enlightenment.

However, lifespan is limited…

Will I ever actually see that scene?

Suddenly, she paused, pulled herself out of her reverie, and looked sharply at Xu Bing.

My heart skipped a beat and I felt a wave of fear. This guy was really wicked. He led me astray with just a few words.

If this eloquence were used to deceive a young girl, she would probably fall for him instantly.

No... perhaps he doesn't need to be coaxed. With his face, just by standing there, all the beauties would come flying to him.

"Heh," Ji Yuan replied with a cold laugh.

"Your Majesty doesn't believe me?" Xu Bing asked.

"Of course I don't believe it."

"It's just your imagination."

Ji Yuan retorted, but though it was sarcastic, she was actually unaware of the stirring within her heart.

What kind of person could conceive of such a scene?

As the ruler, she grew up in the palace and the sacred mountain, and knew nothing about the lives of ordinary people, so naturally she could not imagine it.

As for those officials, they controlled the government of Da Xi, spouting classical Chinese rhetoric about benevolence and morality, always pleading for the people and vowing to die for their cause, making it sound like they were completely on the side of the common people.

However, how could someone so filthy and rotten, who would love to suck the blood of the people dry, possibly envision such a beautiful future?

In the very end, it was Xu Bing who uttered these words. Only he could describe them.

She could sense that such a scene truly existed in Xu Bing's mind.

He is truly special.

"Why?"

Ji Yuan looked at Xu Bing, wondering why she was always affected by him whenever she went out with this guy.

Xu Bing smiled slightly, leaned back, and lazily propped his chin up. Since they didn't believe him, they would wait and see.

Although there is still a long way to go.

But he saw hope. He was even more confident that he could go far, and much more.

"By the way, how much do you, as the ruler, know about the twelve kingdoms of the North?" Xu Bing suddenly remembered something and asked.

Ironically.

Although the two were on opposing sides, they were the only ones who could discuss matters of national importance with each other.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan's demeanor changed, as if the Empress had returned. It wasn't that she was deliberately putting on airs; in fact, she herself hadn't noticed this change.

It's just a long-standing habit.

She raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at Xu Bing, "The twelve kingdoms of the Northern Border? Indeed, they are a major hidden danger for Great Xi."

“In recent years, they have shown signs of forming an alliance. If we let this go unchecked, the Great Xi will be in grave danger. But our Great Xi is weak. Alas.”

She sighed softly and subconsciously asked, "Does my subject have any thoughts?"

Xu Bing didn't deliberately point it out, but went along with it and said, "It's not that there's a hint of an alliance, it's that an alliance has already been formed."

"Oh? How do you know?" Ji Yuan frowned, her tone becoming more forceful, exuding an air of authority without anger.

"We should anticipate the worst when assessing the enemy," Xu Bing casually replied.

He naturally couldn't tell Ji Yuan that the system had already issued the task.

A year later, 500,000 iron cavalry from the twelve kingdoms of the North will besiege Da Xi City.

Although it hasn't happened yet, it's already a fact.

If that's the case, then the Northern Alliance must have been formed long ago; otherwise, why would there be such a major movement?

"You're right." Ji Yuan listened, her expression growing increasingly grim.

“We can’t just sit here and wait to die. Send envoys to visit the twelve countries and see their attitudes. If things are peaceful, that’s good. But if not… Da Xi will have no choice but to play along.”

Ji Yuan was unwilling to go to war. The treasury of the Great Xi Kingdom was empty, and it was impossible for one country to withstand the offensive of twelve countries.

However, if the twelve kingdoms are determined to bully Dae He, then war will be the only option.

Xu Bing asked, "What if one day, the armies of twelve kingdoms suddenly press upon the border and besiege Da Xi City?"

"And you only have 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers and 800,000 people in Daxi City. How will you deal with this?"

Ji Yuan narrowed his eyes, releasing a chilling killing intent. "If that day ever comes, we will have no choice but to fight to the death. I will personally lead the army."

Upon hearing this, Xu Bing nodded almost imperceptibly.

Although Ji Yuan's actions were arbitrary and arrogant, he could still be considered to have a clear conscience towards the people of Da Xi.

Upon hearing that Ji Yuan was determined to fight to the death, Xu Bing's ambition to change the world was completely shattered.

Even if a new emperor is appointed, although he may be obedient, his fortune, destiny, and even the qualities of an emperor are probably not as good as Ji Yuan's.

"Xu Bing, I also want to ask you this," Ji Yuan said, his gaze intense, "If the army were at the city gates, and you were also inside the city, what would you do?"

Xu Bingxiao replied, "I am naturally at home, drinking some wine and enjoying the snow."

"Hmph." Ji Yuan snorted coldly, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.

She sat with her legs crossed, her voluptuous and sexy figure barely concealed by her cloak, her curves impossible to hide. She instinctively wanted to issue an order to have Xu Bing, that pleasure-seeking imperial advisor, dragged away and given a severe beating.

However, after she spoke, seeing Xu Bing's smile and demeanor, she suddenly realized the truth.

"Ahem." Ji Yuan coughed lightly twice, pretending to be very busy.

I was brought back to reality.

She is not handling state affairs in the Taiji Hall now, but in Xu Bing's carriage.

Everything was under Xu Bing's control.

"Bastard," Ji Yuan cursed inwardly, turning his head away. "I, the Emperor, have succumbed to the tyranny of a villain; it is truly despicable."

……

The carriage headed towards the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

At this hour, there were no pedestrians on the streets of Da Xi City.

It was pitch black, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.

Xu Bing suddenly frowned, lifted a corner of the carriage curtain, and saw a person lying on their side on the snow, with blood spilling from the corner of their mouth, seemingly suffering from internal injuries.

He stared intently at the man and realized that he recognized him; in fact, he was very familiar with him.

It was none other than Shang Shoucheng, the commander of the Imperial Guards!

Xu Bing stopped the carriage and went down to check.