Chapter 53

Wu Min Jun keeping Feng Youyou, certainly has a purpose, escorting Wu Hao must also have a purpose too.

In the evening when Wu Hao and Feng Youyou left, Wu Min Jun had me call the great general, He Qin who had just returned from the border since there was no need to fight after receiving the eight cities, for him to escort Wu Hao.

The reasoning was very simple, it was nothing more than saying that Bei and Xi are friends, the two countries are on good terms, now that there are traitors in Bei who hold power and are disturbing the Court, as an upholder of justice and peace, Xi country cannot sit idly by and ignore it, so we have to intervene. Wu Hao came to us and said that he was willing to receive our help, so He Qin can escort Wu Hao to attack Bei in the name of "Qing Jun ce".

**("Qing Jun ce" is a political term referring to the removal of traitors around the monarch)**

After He Qin listened, he solemnly and admirably nodded. After all, if we were to casually attack, it would not be justifiable and would look very bad, but now we have the third prince, Wu Hao on our side, it is a golden opportunity we had to take. Only Wu Hao was pitiful, the next day he was called to depart, Feng Youyou smiled and waved her hand to him saying: "Come back soon."

Wu Hao won't be coming back, the main reason depends on He Qin, if He Qin wins then Wu Hao becomes the uncle of the little emperor, how can he remain in power then? In this case, Feng Youyou can become an Empress...well, this was still far off.

If He Qin loses, Wu Min Jun said that Wu Hao can be exchanged to make a deal.

Me: "..."

I couldn't stop it and I couldn't be bothered to try either. This was a struggle between nations, even though I know Wu Hao personally, I can't stop it. What's more...according to the current situation, the little Marquis was an enemy to both those on the inside and outside, and we have Wu Hao on our side, maybe some people will even cooperate with He Qin, so long as they can out the little Marquis.

At that time, if He Qin should change his face, I don't know how many cities he will occupy...

**(change his face, means to turn on Wu Hao and attack Bei... it'll be devastating as He Qin will already be inside Bei country with an army)**

He Qin took Wu Hao away, I was slightly worried, but Wu MIn Jun said he used He Qin because he knows He Qin can win. Before He Qin returned to court, I didn't know his skills, but Wu Min Jun assured me that he would not be able to go anywhere.

Feng Youyou has nothing to do, just staying in the palace every day. I sometimes want to go accompany her to talk, but because of her identity and fear of her misunderstanding, it was inconvenient to go. Wu Min Jun noticed my intentions and naturally went to go accompany her in my stead, they surprisingly talked happily.

I could only... I could only be pleased...

It was not long before we received news that He Qin's first battle was successful. As Wu Min Jun and I expected, the little Marquis was very unpopular in his country and was not informed. The army of Wu Hao and He Qin on one side, along with many groups secretly helping, the gates to the cities of Bei were opened. He Qin charged forward, he was also very good to the citizens and did not hurt them at all, nor allow his subordinates to bully them.

They progressed smoothly, He Qin actually took Wu Hao all the way to the Imperial City walls. On one side, was the little Marquis's loyal army, on the other side, He Qin with his determination to overthrow the little Marquis's army, the two were in a stalemate at the Imperial city.

In addition to being concerned about the war outside, I have also been worried about the TaiFu.

The TaiFu was more than 70 years this year, although he seemed to be in high spirits, he was still very old. Since we entered this spring, the TaiFu's body was getting weaker, and he has had to take sick leave several times. However, the TaiFu has always been holding onto his post and has no intention to retire.

Having such a devoted TaiFu, I was moved on behalf of Wu Min Jun, but the TaiFu was getting sick often, and his complexion was looking worse every day, I couldn't bear it. An old man, in fact, should be at home enjoying being surrounded by his family. But for the sake of the state affairs, in order to assist me, this somewhat unreliable emperor, the TaiFu's duty was seemingly never-ending.

I told all this to Wu Min Jun, and he also has a lot of feelings for the TaiFu, and was also concerned

To put it simply, I eventually ordered TaiFu not to come to Court for the time being and should recuperate properly at home.

But in his heart, Taifu could not ignore the war in Bei, so I arranged for someone who will report to the TaiFu, so every time Wu Min Jun and I receive reports on the war, that person was to go report the news to the TaiFu at home, occasionally we receive news on losses, so we tell him to conceal it, in short, he only delivers good news so the TaiFu will not worry.

The Imperial doctor who was looking after the TaiFu came back from his residence and reported that there was a slight improvement in his health, I felt a little relieved.

At the same time, we also received good news from He Qin.

Although it was good news, it was a bit shocking...

This is because the official decisive battle has not yet begun, then the little Marquis was killed by an assassin. According to the Little Marquis's manor, only the form of a woman could be seen escaping.