HBWnovel Chapter 244: Electing a wise ruler
Chapter 244: Electing a wise ruler
In the early morning of the next day, before daybreak, Li Ziyan said goodbye to Xu Zhiwan, then waved goodbye to Zhao Junning, then got on his horse and rode back to Pingliang. At this moment, the guards at the gate of Pingliang City had been replaced. Originally, they were guarded by Huo Zhong's troops, but now they were all replaced by Xiahou Yuan and Ouyang Jing's troops.
After the two entered the city, Xu Wenhe led Li Ziyan to Chunxianglou. The waiter took them to a side room, where Xu Gong had been waiting for a long time. Seeing Li Ziyan and Xu Wenhe coming back, he couldn't help but wonder, "Why are you two back?"
Li Ziyan quickly replied, "Uncle, we came back this time for important matters. I wonder what the situation in Pingliang is like now?"
Xu Gong frowned, sighed and said, "His Majesty has abdicated, and the new emperor is the King of Yue. Several loyal ministers and generals died tragically in the palace. Your uncle is now hiding everywhere, worried and terrified!"
After hearing what his father said, Xu Wenhe asked suspiciously, "Hiding everywhere? Dad, with your status and position, how could you fall to such a state? Besides, I remember that you have never set foot in Chunxiang Tower before, why did you let Yuanfu pass the news to me this time?"
Xu Gong tapped Xu Wenhe's head gently, then turned his gaze to Li Ziyan and asked earnestly, "Ziyan, what are you going to do when you come back this time?"
Li Ziyan said solemnly: "Uncle, in my opinion, we both have the same idea. The new emperor is greedy for pleasure and indulges in singing and dancing. He is not a wise ruler. We should work together to recommend a wise and virtuous king, which will be a blessing for the country!"
Xu Gong nodded slightly to show his agreement, and then asked: "Does Zi Yan have a suitable candidate in mind?" Li Zi Yan nodded slightly and replied: "It is the King of Qin." Xu Gong said thoughtfully: "I see... It's a pity for Xing Hui. After hearing about this, I'm afraid the King of Qin will not be able to suppress his anger and want to attack Pingliang."
Li Ziyan's eyes were firm and he shook his head slowly, saying: "Although the unfortunate death of my beloved wife is heartbreaking, based on my understanding of the King of Qin, he is by no means a cruel and unjust monarch." After hearing this, Xu Gong also nodded in agreement.
At this time, Xu Gong turned to look at Xu Wenhe, who understood and walked out of the wing room. Not long after, a woman walked into the room and bowed to the two men, saying, "I greet the Prime Minister and Minister Li."
Li Ziyan looked at her closely and couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise: "It's you?" Ah Yue bowed again, and Xu Gong introduced her: "This woman is the proprietress of Chunxianglou, now called Madam Yue. If you need anything, Madam Yue will fully cooperate with you."
Ah Yue said with a guilty look on her face: "Minister Li, I was indeed wrong that day. At that time, I only wanted to complete the task as soon as possible and did not consider too many consequences, so I made a mistake. Now I will obey any orders you give me."
Li Ziyan turned to look at Xu Gong, who said, "As far as I know, Xiahou Yuan loves his first wife very much; and Ouyang Jing, who is just thirty years old this year, is also a person who is loyal to the monarch and loves the country."
Li Ziyan responded, "Okay, I understand." Then, he turned his gaze to Ah Yue and asked softly, "Madam Yue, are you willing..."
Ah Yue answered without hesitation: "I am originally a woman in the mortal world, and my hands were once stained with blood. Thanks to the help of the Prime Minister, my child and I have a glimmer of hope. Now I am no longer innocent. If I can use myself to help the Prime Minister stabilize the Wei Dynasty, it will be my great honor!"
Li Ziyan said gratefully: "Thank you very much, Madam Yue."
In Jingzhou City, Zhao Junning was concentrating on fiddling with the herbs in her hand. Seeing this, Xu Zhiwan asked curiously, "Junning, what are you doing?"
Zhao Junning raised her head and replied with a smile: "Ah, mother-in-law, I have been feeling a little unwell recently, so I want to find some nourishing herbs to regulate my body."
After hearing this, Xu Zhiwan frowned in worry and asked with concern: "Are you feeling unwell? You can't delay it. Let's go find a doctor to see you."
Zhao Junning waved her hands quickly and said confidently: "Don't worry, mother-in-law. I studied medicine myself, so I am confident in treating these minor illnesses. If the situation is really serious, I will definitely go see a doctor!"
Xu Zhiwan looked at Zhao Junning's determined expression, hesitated for a moment, and nodded, but there was still a trace of worry in her eyes. She gently picked up Li Yu'an in her arms and turned to leave.
After Zhao Junning saw them off, she continued to look for the herbs she needed. She thought to herself, "The current situation is so tense that I have no choice but to take a risk. I can still use the medical skills I learned in my previous life freely, so is martial arts also feasible?" This thought kept lingering in her mind, making her more determined to try to recover her martial arts.
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