Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Artek sneered in response: "How can it be so easy in the world? What are you planning?"

"Yes, nothing comes without work."

Jiang Xue admitted: "I support you, and of course I have my own plans.

I know that Atel is dissatisfied with Nanjiang's status as a vassal state and has been secretly preparing for a rebellion. Especially now that he has obtained the treasures of the previous dynasty, I am afraid he will take action soon. I want to stop him before he takes action. "

"In fact, if Nanjiang dares to fight against Qian Kingdom, it will be like hitting a rock with an egg. But in order to avoid war and prevent Tianshui, Xixia and Dongxiang from taking advantage of the situation, I want to change a more suitable king of Nanjiang. And you are the best candidate in my mind."

Artek laughed, with a sly look in his eyes: "I thought you would choose the weak Ming Zheng."

“I considered her at first.”

Jiang Xue confessed: "But I changed my mind later."

"Why?" Artek asked.

“Because what I want is not only an obedient South Xinjiang, but also a stable South Xinjiang.

Ming Zheng is too weak. Although he is easy to control, he may not be able to govern this land well. But you are different. You are decisive and resolute, which is exactly what a king should have. "

Artek snorted: "Have you ever thought that people like me are unwilling to be inferior to others and will resist if they have the chance?"

"I certainly thought about it."

Jiang Xue smiled: "But if you become the King of Southern Xinjiang and carry the reputation of killing your brother to seize the throne, it will take a long time to win the hearts of the people.

During this time, Qian would have become even more powerful and might have wiped out Tianshui and Xixia. By then, even if Nanjiang and Dongxiang wanted to rebel, it would be useless. "

"You want me to bear the crime of killing my brother and seizing the throne?" Artek asked.

"It's not a question of whether I want to or not, but if you want the throne, this path is inevitable."

Jiang Xue said calmly: "You can refuse this path, but that means you will not have a good ending. Princess Ateli pushed you in front of me tonight, which is a clear signal."

"She did this just to test my attitude towards you. As long as I show the slightest interest in you, she will force me to take action against you. Her intention undoubtedly comes from Atler."

"Die, or kill your brother and seize the throne. The choice is yours."

"I don't necessarily only have these two options," Artek retorted.

"Oh? Then why don't you tell me what you think?" Jiang Xue waited for his answer curiously.

"You can do whatever you want with me, but it's better for you if I'm alive. If you enter my territory alone, the consequences will be disastrous.

Although Atel and I have some grudges, blood is thicker than water. We are brothers and belong to the same country.

If you insist on doing this, Qian Country will fall into chaos, and Southern Xinjiang will have the opportunity to rebel. No one is willing to submit to others, including me. "

"Second Young Master, with your wisdom, it is not difficult to see that killing me will only lead to Nanjiang's own demise."

Jiang Xue said calmly: "Once the news of my death spreads, the Qian Kingdom will march south to completely conquer Southern Xinjiang in order to avenge its humiliation. This is obviously not the outcome you want to see."

"The Queen Mother is not on good terms with you. Will she easily agree to send troops?"

"Her wishes are irrelevant."

Jiang Xue chuckled: "Since I dared to take the risk to come here, I must have made preparations.

Before leaving Qian Country, I had already controlled Feng Ziqing and told Lan Feng to act. If you don't believe me, you can verify it. But Nanjiang can't afford such a price."

Artek was silent for a long time. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided that becoming a vassal state was better than losing the country.

More importantly, an opportunity to seize power emerged.

"How can you assist me?"

"It's very simple. As long as you cooperate, I will create a false impression of an attack on the border of Qian Country, prompting you to lead the army to fight.

Once you have a large army under your control, you can turn back and strike. I and my forces in the city will help you capture the city. After eliminating Atel and Mingzheng, the throne will be yours. "

"Atelier is suspicious and may not let me lead the troops."

"That's even better. He will lead the army himself, and the capital will be under your control. You can wipe out his foundation in one fell swoop and establish yourself as king.

At that time, Qian Nation only needs a symbolic victory to make Southern Xinjiang surrender. Then, you will be granted the imperial decree to succeed to the throne and fulfill your wish."

"I know you don't trust me completely, but this is the best option. How about taking a gamble?"

Artek thought to himself that the road to power is full of risks.

If a woman dares to take risks, why should I be afraid? Why not take this opportunity to decide the outcome?

"I'm willing to bet."

Jiang Xue smiled: "Congratulations on making a wise choice."

"Since we are allies, can you remove my poison first?"

Jiang Xue handed him an antidote, thinking to herself that Jiang Xiaoan's poison was indeed effective and that she needed to prepare more in the future. As Artest took the antidote and resumed his actions, he suddenly grabbed Jiang Xue's neck.

Jiang Xue was not in a hurry and asked Artek with a smile: "Second Young Master changed his mind so quickly?"

"Now that I've decided to take the risk, how can I regret it?"

Artek smiled evilly: "But as you said, I don't completely trust you, so I have to find some protection for myself."

"It's always better to be cautious. Second Master, what is your 'security'?"

Before Jiang Xue finished speaking, she noticed that there was a blood-red poisonous insect in Artek's hand.

There are people in southern Xinjiang who are proficient in the art of witchcraft. If she guessed correctly, this unusual blood-colored witchcraft worm was one of them.

"Changle girl, I'm sorry." Artek said as he put the insect into Jiang Xue's mouth.

Jiang Xue felt the little thing sliding down her throat and wriggling in her stomach, making her feel extremely uncomfortable.

"You put a curse on me?" she asked.

"It's really helpless. I believe the princess can understand."

Artek let go of her and said, "How can you promise not to lie to me? In order to ensure that you are my only choice, I have to give you this 'Same Life Gu'."

"'Same Life Gu'? It sounds interesting."

Jiang Xue frowned: "Then who will I live and die with? Is it you, Second Young Master?"

"The princess is indeed smart."

Artek nodded: "This poison is connected to my blood. Once it is implanted in your body, it can still sense my condition. If anything happens to me, you will not survive. Please keep your promise and do not plot against me."

"I see. This is really eye-opening. However, it seems more appropriate to call it 'mutual death Gu'."

"Call me whatever you like, just remember your promise."

"it is good."

Returning to the princess's residence, Ateli was in a heavy mood.

She wanted to test Jiang Xue, but when she saw her being taken away by Artek, she felt bad.

She admired Jiang Xue's character, but unfortunately Jiang Xue looked like the woman that Artek loved deeply, so they were destined not to be friends.

For many years, Artel has always regarded Artek as a thorn in his side, but he has been unable to find a suitable opportunity to deal with him. This time, the opportunity finally came.

Ateli was not worried that Jiang Xue would disobey her after knowing the truth, because she knew that they had a deep bond as siblings.

As long as Xiao Zhan's safety is threatened, Jiang Xue will definitely obey.