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She knew that what Jun Ye Su needed now was not just a princess, but also a minister who could be of use to him. He wanted to utilize her financial resources to enhance his position without provoking her anger, so he bestowed a prince upon her as a means of appeasement. Jun Ye Su's strategy was indeed quite clever!
However, he was somewhat self-righteous in thinking that she cared about the prince's status; she had never regarded Jun Ye Su's so-called maneuvering as significant.
Su Peijiu thought very simply: on the surface, she would serve the imperial authority, but behind the scenes, she would do as she pleased. Yet, she was too naive. The next day at Morning Court, she truly realized what kind of scheming and capable person her uncle was.
"Those with matters to report may do so; those without may withdraw!" The Morning Court commenced with the sharp voice of the eunuch. The ministers stood respectfully on either side holding Jade Tablets, while Jun Ye Su sat in a high position with an inscrutable expression.
"My dear ministers, do you have any matters to report?" His gaze drifted slightly over the ministers below as he sighed to himself, "It seems the Chancellor has not come to Morning Court again."
The ministers below immediately broke into a cold sweat and lowered their heads.
In the Crimson Kingdom, everyone knew that the Emperor and the Chancellor were at odds. However, due to the late Emperor's will, the Emperor could only turn a blind eye and tolerate the Chancellor's reckless behavior under his nose. But this Chancellor was not an easy character; he often skipped Morning Court and today, on such an important occasion, he hadn't even sent a boy to notify anyone.
"...Our Chancellor must have been sitting too long as National Master and forgotten his proper duties," Jun Ye Su said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes to the eunuch beside him. The eunuch slightly lowered his head and bent over to whisper, "If Your Majesty wishes, I can..."
"No need, let him be," Jun Ye Su waved his hand and then raised his voice slightly: "I will handle my own state affairs."
"It seems my ministers have nothing to report... Well then... I happen to have something to tell you all. A few days ago, wasn't there someone clamoring for Princess Ping'an to come? I have summoned her back..." As soon as he finished speaking, the unique eunuch made a gesture, and the eunuch at the door immediately shouted loudly: "Please summon Princess Ping'an for an audience!"
Su Peijiu did not wear palace attire today; instead, she changed into a more casual light blue male outfit with gold-thread embroidery featuring subtle patterns—low-key yet luxurious.
She stood in the hall with an expressionless face, neither humble nor arrogant, enduring the gazes from all directions. Her eyes briefly met those of Jun Ye Su above.
"I have considered it; Princess Ping'an is no ordinary person. If she is to participate in state affairs, she must have an appropriate title." He handed a decree from his right hand to the eunuch beside him: "Therefore, I intend to appoint Ping'an as our dynasty's first Queen Lord!"
This announcement caused quite a stir!
The ministers below immediately began to whisper among themselves. Many of them had looked down on Su Peijiu when she entered the palace dressed as a man, and now hearing that a woman was to be conferred as a prince only fueled their anger.
"I... believe this is inappropriate!" The Minister of Rites immediately stepped forward and knelt on the ground, pressing the Jade Tablet against his forehead. "I believe that Princess Ping'an, being an outsider, has already broken ancestral rules by being granted the title of princess. Now to be conferred as a prince is truly against propriety!"
"I also believe it is improper... Princess Ping'an, aside from her title, is still a woman. How can a woman be a prince? Moreover, she would be an outsider prince... The ancients said that women should not participate in politics; Your Majesty must not break the ancestral teachings!"
"I think..."
"Enough!" Jun Ye Su called out lightly, and instantly there was silence.
He coughed softly. "I did not ask for your opinions." His gaze drifted toward Su Peijiu. "Whether Princess Ping'an is suitable for this title, you will naturally know in the future. Put away your thoughts; I can clearly tell you that all of you combined are less important to the Crimson Kingdom than Prince Ping'an alone!"
With that, he flicked his sleeve and left. The eunuch following Jun Ye Su cast a complex glance at Su Peijiu as they departed, but she ignored him.
After Jun Ye Su left, the hall erupted into chaos. Su Peijiu had not spoken a word throughout; she turned to leave under the hostile gazes of the ministers, leaving behind a group of noisy ministers buzzing like bees.
It was during today’s Morning Court that she learned of an unexpected guest in her Princess Mansion who delivered news: Jun Liuji, her biological mother in this body, was imprisoned within the Crimson Kingdom's palace.
After delivering this message, the person vanished without a trace; even Ji Yu could not find any sign of him. She knew without thinking who had sent him—no one else but the Red Nation Monarch!
No wonder he had been so restrained and silent for so long; it turned out he held this crucial trump card. Once Jun Liuji was exposed, Linglong Spine would inevitably be revealed as well. Once known by the servants, she would surely find no peace!
However, she had no doubt that Jun Ye Su knew about Linglong Spine being in her possession.
Queen Lord?
Since you have already opened the chess game, how could I, Su Peijiu, not participate?! Who will ultimately prevail and who will fall is still uncertain!
Meanwhile, in a remote area, Qi Mo also received the news.
"Did she really become a lord of the Crimson Kingdom?"
"According to reliable sources, that's the case." Leyang remained expressionless as usual, but a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes when he glanced at the enchanting woman beside Qi Che.
"Oh? This is interesting." Qi Mo closed the military book in his hands and leaned back on the soft seat: "Jun Ye Su wants to drag Su Peijiu into this life-and-death struggle, which must mean he knows about her relationship with This King. He probably can guess even deeper connections... this could be tricky."
"Is Fourth Brother afraid?" Qi Che grinned as he picked up a grape from Le Yun's plate with his mouth, casually wrapping an arm around her waist.
Qi Mo gave him a nonchalant glance: "What do you think?"
"Fourth Brother must have some concerns." Qi Che spat out the grape seed: "But Fourth Brother should know what’s more important between Territory and a beauty. If one day that Jun Ye Su uses the Legitimate Daughter of the Su Family to threaten you, forcing you to choose between them..."
"You talk too much..." His voice carried a cold edge.
Qi Che merely smiled, his hand mischievously squeezing Le Yun's waist: "It's not impossible for that to happen. You should know who Jun Ye Su is. I'm just giving you a reminder, better prepare yourself..." With that, he stood up with Le Yun, whispering wicked words in her ear that made her blush.
Leyang watched as the two exited the tent, frowning without moving. Qi Mo tapped his index finger on the table. "You may go."
"Understood."
Although Su Peijiu would eventually be dragged into the situation, he did not expect it to happen so quickly. It seemed that his previous actions had startled the snake, forcing Jun Ye Su to pull her in early to control him.
The light of Azure flashed by as he leaned back in the soft chair, staring at the military book on the table, remaining silent for a long time.
Outside the tent.
Leyang abruptly pulled Le Yun away from Qi Che's embrace, his expression dark.
"Please, Sixth Prince, show mercy towards my younger sister."
Qi Che's expression changed slightly before returning to his nonchalant demeanor. "Leyang, you seem to be overstepping your bounds."
Leyang tightly held onto Le Yun's hand. "I will personally apologize..." His gaze fell on the silent Le Yun, his brows furrowing. "For now, I will take my leave."
Pulling Le Yun's hand, he strode forward and quickly disappeared around the corner of the tent, leaving Qi Che stroking his chin in contemplation, which eventually turned into a light smile at the corner of his eye.
"Enough." Once there was no one around, Le Yun suddenly shook off Leyang's hand, her enchanting face filled with frost. "Did I not say I don't need you to meddle in my affairs? Why did you care back then? What are you trying to show now?!"
"I know I'm wrong, but Sixth Prince is not a suitable match for you. You must not remain stubborn."
"Suitable match?" Le Yun curled her lips in disdain. "I thought my brother understood that once we enter this line of work, there is no other path in life except living alongside swords and blades."
The cold sting in her words made Leyang momentarily unsteady. His hand gripping the sword trembled before he loosened it. "I will ask my master to let you leave..."
"No need!!" Le Yun pushed Leyang away forcefully. "Where do you want me to go? Are you planning to leave me alone again? Let me tell you, Leyang, you can forget it! For the rest of your life, you can forget it!" I want to show you my misery where you are, and let your heart tell me if it is still as hard as it was back then!
As she turned to leave, she suddenly thought of something and looked back with a smile: "I forgot to tell you something."
In Leyang's bitter expression, she lightly left behind, "…I have long been the Sixth Prince's person." Leyang was instantly stunned.
This world is either you tormenting me or me tormenting you; if it's mutual torment, then why should I let you have it easy?
Le Yun heard a low roar from a man behind her, her smiling eyes curved with delight, but beneath that enchanting figure lay an unknown amount of sorrow.
"You made This King wait for a long time. How will you compensate?" With his arm around her waist, she saw the wicked smile on his doll-like face, so she smirked: "What does my lord want as compensation?"
"What This King wants, don't you know?" His large hand moved downward.
The woman's delicate fingers traced circles on his chest, her eyes sultry: "Then how does my lord wish for me to act?"
"Do what needs to be done, do what we should do." Qi Che lifted Le Yun into his arms and walked toward the tent.
Soon, the sounds of the woman's moans and the man's heavy breaths filled the air…
A man in a blue robe stood not far away, gripping the blade with blood spilling all around.
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