Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 636: Uninvited Guest!

Qi Yun nodded slightly; he could tell that Qi Junlian had taken these words to heart, bringing him great comfort. At least he could have peace of mind entrusting the entire Dazhou Dynasty to him.

"This time the border conflict, although it was orchestrated by someone, we’ve already stepped into it, so we can only move forward. Junlian, an emperor can only move forward; turning back is a taboo!"

"I understand, Father," Qi Junlian nodded. "But, Father, someone orchestrated and led the war between the two countries behind the scenes. If we go to war with Daliang like this, the consequences are really unimaginable!

Da Rong is still eyeing at the Northwest like a tiger. If our two countries fight to the death, they’ll seize the opportunity to invade, and by that time, we might face the danger of a fallen country!"

When Qi Junlian said this, he suddenly knelt!

Qi Yun watched him, a flash of disappointment in his eyes. This son was too soft in temperament, unlike Mu’er; perhaps it was due to his long-term frail health. In this regard, he couldn’t blame him.

"Junlian, what if we are caught in a trap? Are the people on Daliang’s side ordinary folks? Da Rong wants to take advantage of the chaos? Hmph, they haven’t got the ability!

Moreover, since we’re being orchestrated, if we don’t step in and see, how will we know who set this trap?"

"Father, this is too dangerous! I must honor the ancestral kingdom!"

Qi Junlian said nervously.

Qi Yun looked at Qi Junlian and sighed softly.

If Mu’er were here, there’d be no need to explain these things to him.

The arrow is on the string, it can’t be turned back, this concerns the entire country’s momentum!

Just like sounding the drum to build momentum, then waning, and finally exhausting, sometimes warfare and governing the country rely on this momentum!

"Junlian, Gao Chi is my person; at the border, he represents me! A monarch’s words cannot be taken back lightly, can they?

Even if it’s wrong, it’s still right! I made a mistake earlier; my foolishness harmed Xiao Shiqi, so I abdicated."

Qi Junlian became enlightened.

It turns out that Qi Yun abdicated not merely due to remorse and loss of heart, unwilling to be an emperor, but also because an emperor is always right!

An emperor must be without error; if you err, it greatly damages your majesty. How can you govern over all directions then? How can ministers submit? How can the people be devoted?

"Of course, an emperor can acknowledge errors in certain situations. When consecutive years of calamity strike, amidst the flames of war, you can issue a decree of self-blame, at least letting the world know that you, the emperor, are a benevolent ruler.

But is this useful? The disasters persist, the wars continue; these are merely superficial, at least temporarily uniting people’s hearts, Junlian, this is the Emperor’s Heart Skill!"

"I... have been taught."

"Alright, I’ve said what needs to be said, comprehend them well, you may leave!"

"Yes, I take my leave!"

Qi Junlian saluted Qi Yun once more, then left Sanqing Palace.

Coming out, he recalled Qi Yun’s words continuously. The previous anxiety was gone, with a touch of determination on his face!

He is the emperor, he holds supreme power, how can he truly be that weak?

Father is right, when the ruler weakens, ministers strengthen!

If a monarch is too soft, ministers grow increasingly powerful and uncontrolled, eventually the entire court is dominated by powerful ministers!

He absolutely cannot allow this scene to happen!

Thus, he must be strong, at least not letting ministers sway him, not letting them see his weakness.

Perhaps, this event serves as a good opportunity!

Let them see that he, Qi Junlian, can also be a powerful ruler!

Qi Junlian returned to his palace, after resting for a while, issued several decrees.

First decree appoints Cai Xiu as Imperial Envoy, carrying military provisions to aid the northern front!

Second decree appoints Chang E as General of the Northern Border, leading one hundred thousand elite soldiers to support General Gao Chi, defend strictly, and ensure no loss of territory!

Third decree draws fifty thousand troops, stationing at the northwest border to beware of Da Rong’s southern incursion!

The issuance of these three decrees stirred the entire court immediately.

Previously, you said you weren’t a militant emperor, but now turning around, have you changed? Previously, were all those words fed to dogs?

Especially those few ministers who advised Qi Junlian not to act recklessly, they were completely mad, desperately submitting memorials urging him to withdraw the orders.

But, Qi Junlian was unmoved.

As Qi Yun said, an emperor is without error!

The orders have been issued, they can’t be changed.

A monarch’s promise is inviolable!

In an instant, Shengjing City was once again thrown into turmoil.

Meanwhile, at Xinan Cao Family, an uninvited guest arrived.

"Ah!"

"Stop, this is Cao Family, idle people are not allowed inside!"

"Ah!"

"Stinky kid, didn’t you understand human language? Hurry up and leave, leave!"

"Ah ah!"

"Damn it, is this little bastard deliberately coming to disgust people? Someone, grab your stuff, drive him out!"

"Ah ah ah..."

"Damn it, this little bastard is really good at dodging, hey, he’s gone inside, how are you blocking him?"

At the Cao Family’s gate, several house servants were chasing a raggedly dressed teenager, wielding long sticks, each stroke cutting with a fierce gust.

Yet, under this dense flurry of sticks, the teenager still slipped into the Cao Family mansion, making the servants stomp and curse.

"Ah, ah!"

After entering, the teenager "ah-ed" a few more times, making the servants’ nostrils flare up in anger.

"Block him, quick, stop him!"

The servants shouted desperately, chasing, as the teenager bolted inside like a runaway horse.

Moreover, the direction he headed for was the inner house.

The servants panicked, continually shouting, "Quick, stop him; don’t let him disturb the madam and young lady inside!"

But, how could they run faster than this teenager?

He was like a swift-footed deer, quickly going deeper, even scaling walls and in a flash disappeared.

This speed was truly...

astonishing!

"There’s a thief, attack!"

Inside the courtyard, several women’s soft calls sounded. The women of the Cao Family weren’t delicate young ladies; they practiced martial arts with their fathers and brothers, inherently skilled and bold. Suddenly seeing a thief, how could they be frightened?

Immediately, some drew the soft swords from their waists, some grabbed whips from the tables, others seized sticks, all chasing the teenager.

"Ah ah, ah ah..."

The teenager shouted, dodging while running towards a certain yard.

"Careful, he’s heading to Yue’er’s yard!"

"Damn, can’t let him in, what if it’s an assassin? Although Yue’er is skilled, she has Rui’er too!"

"Catch him!"

The women rushed forward, but it was too late.

The teenager made a leap, vaulting over the tall wall, and just like that entered.

The Cao Family women were shocked and quickly ran toward the main door, listening closely for any sound inside.

But, unexpectedly, there was no sound?

What happened?