After rebirth, I made the princes cry

On the day when Bai Min and Li Dong met, Ying Shu finally received the invitation she had been waiting for for a long time.

The reminder came from the Zhenyuan Palace, and the person he wanted to meet was the Princess of Zhenyuan.

Madam Wei once said that Princess Zhenyuan should take the initiative to ask for an audience at Baoguang Palace, but the princess has never shown any willingness to interact with the envoy. If the other party does not take the initiative, it would be too conspicuous for Yingshu to take the initiative. Moreover, she is not sure of Princess Zhenyuan's thoughts. Even if she takes the initiative to meet her, it will be of no use.

The Zhenyuan Palace is not far from the Weiyang Palace. It was actually Jiang Tai's residence before he was exiled. It has been vacant for many years. Even though it now has a new owner, there is still a desolate atmosphere in the courtyard. The Princess Zhenyuan is still young and tall, but her eyes are full of fatigue. Her eyes lightly glanced at the Fifth Prince, who was obviously inseparable from Yingshu, and for some reason, she revealed a sarcastic expression.

"Can my husband really return to Beijing?" The question sounded light and powerless.

"If Princess didn't believe it, you wouldn't have invited me here directly from Weitai, right?" Yingshu asked back, looking at the gloomy look between the woman's brows.

The princess seemed to dislike being stared at like this, and turned her face slightly: "I have met the brother of the left deputy envoy, and I have also urged my husband not to believe the eloquence of the secret envoy of Dongyu, but my husband insisted on persuading the king and father to send my father to lead the army to rescue Shuzhou. If my father is in charge of guarding Shangjing, Jiang Tai will never be able to..."

It was only a year before Jiang Tai seized the throne, but Yingshu couldn't say this.

"So the princess believes that King Zhenyuan has been completely defeated."

"If he was still in Shangjing, he would have the strength to fight back, but he still believed in the Dongyu Dynasty. Not only did he not listen to my advice to kill Wang Jie, he even followed Wang Jie to Jiankang. Although I am a woman, I also understand that Dongyu will not allow the six tribes to occupy the north of the Yangtze River. The peace talks and establishment of diplomatic relations are nothing more than buying time to restore the country's strength."

"Princess, if you say so..." Nanci began.

He was interrupted by Princess Zhenyuan's sneer.

"Gui Sujun, my family used to be in charge of espionage. I know that Gui Sujun has always stayed away from the fight for the throne between your Dongyu royal family and you did not change your attitude until the Left Deputy Envoy entered the palace. What exactly are you fighting for? I am too lazy to expose you now."

Nanci raised his eyebrows slightly: "Are you too lazy to expose it, or do you simply not know the details?"

"Jiang Tai is my enemy. In my eyes, the emperor of Dongyu is also Jiang Tai's accomplice. Linyi Wang presented Wang Jie as a sharp knife to the emperor of Dongyu. You, Gui Sujun, are only doing this for the sake of love. If the Left Deputy Envoy wants to fight, you can fight." The princess's sneer became stronger: "The man I look down on the most is the man who values ​​love. I am not afraid to put it here. If you, Gui Sujun, really seize the throne of Dongyu, you can only become a decoration on the throne. As long as the Left Deputy Envoy is assassinated in the inner court, Dongyu will perish. However, the emperor of Dongyu should not hand over the country to you. If he does, your fate with the Left Deputy Envoy must be cut off."

Nanci's brows furrowed.

"The princess is clearly a sentimental person." Yingshu said with a smile.

"I am." Princess Zhenyuan lowered her eyes. "If my husband dies, I will not live alone. I am a woman, but I have married into the imperial family. The man I love is incompatible with Jiang Tai. I don't want to fight for power, but I must. Deputy Envoy Zuo, your family, your brother, and even the Emperor of Dongyu who trusts you very much are all my mortal enemies. But now is not the time for us to fight to the death. I want my husband to return to the capital safely, even if he is not suitable for a world of chaos and a battlefield like power struggle, but this is his fate, and it is also my fate."

Her destiny was to fall in love with a man who did not put her first. She knew very well that he would give up their long-term companionship for too many people and things. No matter whether he was an emperor or a prisoner, his schemes would never be for their comfort and happiness. But she still chose this kind of life without hesitation, in which she would always be secondary, and had to constantly compromise and fulfill, and live in fear and tread on thin ice.

She was feeling resentful.

She hated Dongyu, and she even thought that ending it all once and for all would result in both sides suffering losses.

But when she got a glimpse of his life, she still couldn't remain as hard-hearted as stone.

"Those rumors in the market that there are spies from the north who intend to take advantage of the opportunity to murder my husband were spread intentionally by your spies in Dongyu arranged by Deputy Envoy Zuo, right?"

"Dongyu has no spies in Shangjing." This was a blatant lie, and Yingshu said it without a trace of sincerity.

Princess Zhenyuan smiled softly: "As a foreign envoy, I really can't admit this."

She glanced at Nan Shan again, her gaze resting on Ying Shu's clear brows. She was a young woman who had never been trapped by love, so even after hearing her harsh "prophecy" just now, her expression did not show any sadness or worry. This was a strong enemy. If she could really gain a foothold in Dongyu and dominate the court in the future, even if she stood by the future emperor of Dongyu, she should not be underestimated. The fate of the Han Dynasty was worrying. The funny thing was that Jiang Tai, and even her husband, actually believed the advice of Jiang Gaofan, the treacherous villain, and believed that only the Lord of Shenyuan Palace could lead the destiny of the Han Dynasty. If they wanted to dominate the world, they must first hold the banner of the Lord of Shenyuan Palace.

As a result, the Han Kingdom was forced into the point where it had no choice but to cooperate with Dongyu.

The cost will inevitably outweigh the gain, which will inevitably be the consequence of this move.

"I know that the spy agency of Dongyu has always been managed by Xinsu Jun. Over the years, no matter how much effort my Ran family has spent, we have never caught any spies from Dongyu. So, if the left deputy envoy is really determined to assist and support Guisu Jun, it may be a good thing for the Han Kingdom."

"Princess, it seems that you should not be concerned about the internal affairs of our dynasty now, right?"

"Tell me, what do you want me to do and how do I do it?"

Yingshu believes that Princess Ran can be the head of the Ran family.

The Ran clan of the Northern Han Dynasty was originally an ally of the Qiang clan. The Ran clan was even once elected as the Khan of the Qiang clan. It was not until the Jiang clan received support from the Xiongnu clan and expanded its strength that the Ran clan voluntarily gave up the Khanship. The Taizun of the Northern Han Dynasty asked for the Ran clan's legitimate daughter to marry for his youngest son, which clearly showed that he was determined to support Jiang Mo to ascend the throne. Princess Ran was an important link in this marriage. Although she had already married, she must have played an extremely important role in the Ran clan.

Jiang Mo is still in Jiankang now. Although Princess Ran's words just now clearly showed that she had dissuaded Jiang Mo from obeying the order to go on the mission, Jiang Mo made the decision to risk his life and go all out, so he would definitely discuss it with the head of the Ran clan, who is also his father-in-law. Over the past few days, many unexpected events have occurred, but the Ran clan has remained silent, which clearly shows that they have listened to Princess Ran's advice.

But now, Princess Ran wants to ensure Jiang Mo's safe return. No matter how hostile she is towards Dayu, she has no choice but to join forces with Dayu.

Ying Shu openly announced to the people of Northern Han at Weitai that Prince Zhenyuan would return home safely, which was actually a promise made to the Ran clan in public.

As long as the Ran clan has not given up on Jiang Mo, they have no choice.

Of course Yingshu had known for a long time that the spy agency of Northern Han was run by the head of the Ran family. Jiang Tai had just seized power at this time, and he had not had time to establish a spy agency that would obey his orders to replace the spies controlled by the Ran family.

For some things, she needs to ask others for help, and the Ran clan is the helper she must get.

Yingshu whispered her plan.

"I hope we can start as soon as possible, and not delay it until the end of the New Year's Prayer Ceremony." Ying Shu said.

Princess Ran nodded slightly, "I'll make arrangements right away. I can temporarily lend my place to Deputy Left Envoy and Gui Sujun. There are some things that cannot be said in Baoguang Palace or the Envoy Post. I will make sure that no one can hear them here."

Princess Ran got up and left first, taking her two maids with her. These two maids were obviously the princess's confidants, especially one of them who looked particularly thin. She was clearly puzzled, and served Princess Ran back to the hall. After the princess instructed the other maids to summon the officials separately, she asked softly, "How can the princess be sure that Gui Sujun is in a hurry to talk to the Left Deputy Envoy?"

"Wang Wuniang didn't take my earlier words against Sikong Nanci seriously, but they left a shadow in Sikong Nanci's heart. I hit the nail on the head. He doesn't care about power. He is determined to fight for power just to make progress with Wang Wuniang. What he can't accept is that he will miss the person he loves. He is very anxious because of my sharp words. It seems that discussing with Wang Wuniang at this time and getting a few comforting words will have no effect at all. But he has something to ask Wang Wuniang, and it can't escape my eyes."

"I don't understand why the princess said those words to the two of them."

"It's a precaution. If Sikong Nanci wants to become the emperor of Dongyu, he must give up Wang Wuniang. I'd like to see him and Wang Wuniang achieve a happy ending and become a happy and carefree couple. This way, our Great Han Kingdom will have one less powerful enemy, which is in line with your Highness's wish."

Having said this, Princess Ran looked tired again.

If it weren't for the fact that there was no way out in Zhenyuan Palace, she actually wanted to persuade him to give up his power and return to Kunlun Xu. Even though she was not the person he wanted to be with forever, even though there might be another woman with similar interests by his side in the future, he could be truly safe and do the things he really wanted to do. In that way, for both of them, life would always be more comfortable than it is now.

"In this case, Princess, why don't you take this opportunity to eliminate the root of the problem?"

"In my heart, the safety of your Highness is more important." Princess Ran sighed, "This time when the two princes went on a diplomatic mission, the Emperor of Dongyu handed over the power to control spies directly to Wang Wuniang. The Emperor of Dongyu's attention to Wang Wuniang may be better than we expected. If Wang Wuniang had any mishap in Shangjing, the Emperor of Dongyu would never let it go.

Even if Sikong Nanci could really inherit the throne of Dongyu one day, his queen would never be Wang Wuniang, and Wang Wuniang would definitely not be Sikong Nanci's concubine. Now among the princes of Dongyu, no matter which one Wang Wuniang marries, with her talents, it will not be difficult for her to control the real power. Even if she does not become the queen, as the mistress of the prince's mansion, she will also be a helper to Sikong Nanci.

So, what I hope most is that Sikong Nanci can remain devoted to the end, and would rather give up the throne, just to take Wang Wuniang away from the court of Dongyu. I gave Sikong Nanci a warning first, so that he would be prepared in his heart, and when he makes a choice, he will not be caught off guard and unable to think clearly. "

"Is there really a lover in this world who would give up his throne for his children's love?"

"There are indeed very few." Princess Ran revealed a hint of ridicule again: "Even I, as a woman, did not I choose to be the crown prince's consort without hesitation for the benefit of the tribe? I was also a young woman at that time. It was only after I married into the royal family that I fell in love with Your Highness.

However, Sikong Nanci has never had the ability to seize the throne. He is neither the eldest nor the legitimate son, and has no power from his mother's family to rely on. In terms of talent, he is far inferior to Sikong Yuehu. If he wants to compete for the throne, his princess cannot be from the declining Linyi Wang family. He is facing difficulties head-on, and perhaps he is really one of the few infatuated lovers."

In the midsummer, the golden pot was as gorgeous as fire, and half of the branches of the tree stretched out obliquely outside the pavilion, with green leaves as a contrast, graceful and beautiful. But in Nanci's eyes, it seemed extremely frivolous. The tea had not yet cooled down, but he poured most of it down his throat. He had a lot to say, but he didn't know which to say first. He had been in Northern Han for quite some time, and he seemed to be fed up with the stuffy and depressing summer here. He didn't even want to stay in Zhenyuan Palace anymore. But now, where could he take Yingshu?

"Don't take Princess Zhenyuan's words to heart, Nanci. I won't waver in any way. Although I did say that I would fight for power when I was reborn, the situation has changed. We are not without other options."

Nanci was determined to seize the throne because of her. Princess Zhenyuan was right in saying this, but Princess Zhenyuan misjudged her. What she cared about most was never power. She wanted to fight for power in order to protect the people she cared about. The most direct way was to hold real power. But for Nanci's wish, she could also choose another more difficult path. She already had an opportunity. She became the unprecedented Shangshulang in Dayu. The position of queen was no longer her only option to protect herself and others.

But what Nanci is worried about now is not the choice he will face in the future.

"Yingshu, does your decision to go on a diplomatic mission to Northern Han have anything to do with Sikong Yuehu?" Nanci finally asked.

For a moment, Yingshu wanted to deny it, but she still couldn't deceive Nanci. She didn't answer, but in fact she had already acquiesced.

"Why?" Nan Ci asked in a deep voice: "What Princess Zhenyuan said just now clearly confirmed that our dynasty had no sincerity in establishing diplomatic relations with Northern Han. You did not deny it. You knew that this mission with the Lord of the Palace would inevitably be full of dangers. Why did you let Sikong Yuehu use you?"

"I am not being used by him. This is my own decision. I did this not because Sikong Yuehu will benefit from it, but for the sake of Dayu's country. Only when Dayu's country is protected can we protect ourselves. Nanci, you should know what kind of disaster will happen next year in your previous life. Yes, we are all reborn. We will try our best to stop Uncle from leading the army in person, but if the Northern Han army forces Shuzhou, Yizhou will be in danger. He Zhi, the defender, is not reliable at all. The central army led by Sikong Yuehu must first protect Xiangyang to prevent Northern Zhao from taking advantage of the fire. If Your Majesty does not lead the army in person, how can you ensure that the Northern Han is forced to retreat?!"

"You really don't mind at all that Sikong Yuehu was the culprit who murdered you?"

"Compared to my father's death, Changle's premature death, Dan's death, and you, the tortures you've endured, I really don't hate Sikong Yuehu that much. At least he wasn't the one who forced my father to die in battle, let alone the one who killed Changle and Dan's. If I hadn't been his enemy in this life, Bai's and Xuan's wouldn't have been implicated by me. Nanci, those who stand in power won't expect their opponents to be merciful. Even if I really died at the hands of Sikong Yuehu in my previous life, I'm willing to accept defeat."

"But now I want to seize the throne..."

"He won't harm his own brothers and sisters." Ying Shu was just stating the facts, without any emotion in her words: "He killed Xuan'er because Xuan'er was Sikong Beichen's son. It was natural for him to have resentment towards Sikong Beichen. Since he was determined to force the palace to seize the throne, he naturally had to cut the grass and root it out, and I... is even more of a stumbling block that he must eliminate. Nanci, you should know that the culprit who caused the royal family to kill each other was Sikong Beichen, not Sikong Yuehu. It was Sikong Beichen who forced Sikong Yuehu to have ambitions step by step.

From the day I forged the imperial edict and came to power, I had become an enemy that Sikong Yuehu had to eliminate on his way to the throne. I was no match for him, and my death was an inevitable result.

Nanci, you are not Sikong Beichen. Even if you are interested in competing for the throne, you will not raise your butcher knife to your brothers first. You and Sikong Yuehu will not become mortal enemies. No matter who wins or loses between us and Sikong Yuehu, we both have a way out. "

Therefore, from the beginning to the end, Yingshu, you never thought of becoming an enemy of Sikong Yuehu, right?

But what can I do? I can't let it go. I can never let it go. I will not forgive the murderer who killed you. I can neither let Sikong Beichen go, nor can I let Sikong Yuehu go.

This is the regret that I cannot let go of. I don’t want to stand behind you all the time. I must stand in front of you. As long as I am here, I will never allow anyone to have the slightest chance to hurt you.

Right now, I may not be able to give you peace of mind.

But I will become a stronger person, no matter what the cost.

Yingshu, I will find out whether Sikong Yuehu is the culprit who killed you. If he is, I will not allow him to continue living.