This was information Kai Yuank got from someone sent by Empress Dowager Chen.Xu Yanshuang frowned:"Are you looking for death?"Even if this happened, whether the peace talks would succeed or fail is one thing;whether Xu Qi'an would let him leave the capital alive is another.Kai Yuank laughed loudly:"The two princesses are from our same clan.
The marriage isn't for us but for Yuan Huái.
What do you think Xu Qi'an's reaction will be?Can he harm his own younger brother?""He will!" Xu Yanshuang’s expression changed sharply.
They were pushing him to his death."Just joking, don’t get so tense."Kai Yuank laughed wickedly and suddenly sat upright, saying:"Xu Qi'an hasn't shown up yet;we still don't know what plans he has in mind."The Monitor though sealed is still the Monitor.
Who knows what hidden cards he might have left behind.
The High Priest doesn’t know either.
Therefore, he needs to test Xu Qi'an by using peace talks as a means to understand the Monitor's backup plan."Xu Yanshuang’s expression improved slightly and she asked:"Ninth Brother, do you think there are any hidden cards?"Kai Yuank thought for a moment then smiled."A dead-end!"For Xu Qi'an, this is a dead-end.
If I were him, I would ignore the peace talks entirely, using the time to beg all around, seeking allies among the Overworld experts."Thus, our journey to the capital was a free gain with no danger.Kai Yuank’s fan spun:"Even if he has supernatural abilities, he can only accept it.
Ah, I really want to see his desperate state, but now is not the time.
We need to wait until we conquer the capital."...Peach Blossom Palace."Mother, Huaqìng said that if we submit and request peace, Great Fèng's fate will be sealed," Lin'ān said anxiously, her once bright face now clouded with worry.Empress Dowager Chen was visibly agitated:"There is no other way.
If we don't seek peace, wouldn’t it continue to fight Yunzhōu?Would His Majesty and the ministers focus on negotiating when they have a chance for victory?"Now there's only one way - negotiation.
Otherwise, rely on that future husband of yours."Lin'ān bit her lip and tears welled up."Why do you hate him so much, Mother?"Empress Dowager Chen’s mind flashed to the image of a white-robed figure as she gritted her teeth:"The Xu family is full of bad eggs."But then her heart softened.
She took Lin'ān's hand and said:"Huaqìng has always been cunning from a young age;don't believe what she says.
Lin'ān, you don't understand.
Now, besides negotiation, no one can save the court."...Feng Mansion.Qian Qingshu wrapped himself in a thick overcoat as he hurried to Wang Zhenwen's bedroom.Seeing him enter, Wang Zhenwen waved his hand, dismissing the maids and asked directly:"What are the conditions?"Qian Qingshu recited the four demands from Yunzhōu."Rebels!Rebels!!"Wang Zhenwen cursed several times before suddenly coughing violently.Qian Qingshu sat beside him, gently rubbing his back to help him breathe.
He sighed:"Ahora que Su Majestad ha dado su consentimiento, no podemos abandonar los tres continentes.
La línea base es rendirnos Yúzhōu.""Recognizing the lineage of Hidden Dragon City as the legitimate rulers of Central Plains, stirring unrest in Great Fèng, demanding wealth, depleting our finances, ceding three continents, becoming a formidable force........"Wang Zhenwen muttered:"This is it.
It's beyond saving, beyond saving."Even if Wei Yuan were resurrected, he couldn't change the outcome of this chess game.Qian Qingshu sighed:"Who can persuade His Majesty?Besides, negotiation aligns with the current trend.
The only one who can still reverse the situation is Xu Qi'an."But Brother Wang, forcing Xu Qi'an to break ties with the court might be Yunzhōu's plot.
He has remained hidden because he understands this."I have found out that he is in the Astronomical Observatory and sent a message.
If he wants to come, he would've already arrived....Astronomical Observatory, Grand Bedroom.Xu Qi'an was soaking in the bathtub, leaning against the bucket's wall with Flower Goddess sitting on his lap, nearly forty but more delicate than a young woman.She lay limp on Xu Qi'an’s lap, her head resting on his shoulder, face flushed and eyes half-closed, completely drained of energy."What time is it........"Mù Nánzhī, having taken a break, asked weakly."It's not long after lunch."Xu Qi'an pinched Mù Nánzhī’s slender waist, never letting her leave his embrace, energized and lively.The beauty in his arms was soft and white, like ivory, smooth with elasticity.Lunch has passed........Mù Nánzhī said with a pained voice:"Are you an animal?You played me for a day and night.
I don't want to do anything with you anymore........."Compared to Xiao Yu, your fighting spirit is too weak........Xu Qi'an said:"The first double cultivation yields the best results.
My essence is still growing;once it reaches its limit, we will stop.
You have plenty of essence as well.
Nanzhī, how many people long for this rapid growth in cultivation?"Water splashed everywhere around them, the clothes and aprons hanging on the screen already soaked by the bathwater.The large, sturdy bed was in disarray;the quilts scattered on the floor, the sheets wrinkled and messy with irregular stains.Thanks to the Flower Goddess’s divine essence's thickness, Xu Qi'an stabilized his foundation within a night.Under normal circumstances, it takes about ten days to stabilize after promotion.
At this moment, he felt familiar heart palpitations.He waved for the scattered clothes to summon the Earth Book fragment.[1: The Yunzhōu delegation has already met with Yongxing.
Four conditions were presented.]Huaqìng detailed her report of today's court meeting in the chat group.In the end, she commented simply:[1: A total defeat.
That Kai Yuank is an extremely formidable figure.
Under his pressure, Yongxing and others have no leverage for negotiations.][7: Weak!]The Heir commented.After reading Huaqìng's report, Li Lingsu felt wronged on behalf of Great Fèng, let alone Li Miaozhen who hated evil.[2: This useless emperor.
If he really cedes three continents, Strenghen Xu Pingfeng would be a tiger with wings.
The Yunzhōu army will become a tiger with wings as well.
Is there still any hope for Great Fèng?"What should Xu Ningyan do?Should we fight or what?Speak up.]Rara vez Xu Qi'ān enviaba mensajes recientemente, pareciendo extremadamente negativo.
Esto hizo que la Nereida Roja se sintiera muy ansiosa.Other members of the Heaven and Earth Society were equally worried as they watched Great Fèng sliding into a deeper abyss without being able to help.[3: Don't worry;focus on your tasks regarding negotiations.
I'll handle it.]After a simple explanation, he chatted privately with Scholarly Princess.[3: Your Highness, are all preparations in place?]