Chapter 23 Unifying the Six Kingdoms?
“Strange things?”
“Yes! Yu, do you still remember… when we were at war with Luoluo Kingdom, I met someone named Min Xing, and a mysterious person appeared from his mouth, who was the key figure controlling this war.”
“I remember.”
“This time, Fengming Kingdom attacking Linfeng Kingdom is also because of this person.”
“What???”
After hearing about the mysterious person from Gu Mengyao, Gu Yu’s expression couldn’t help but become surprised. He wondered why this mysterious person had reappeared at this time; it was truly troublesome!
Not succeeding once, and then doing it again.
Since discovering this mysterious person, Gu Yu had speculated about his purpose. Although he couldn’t think of any other reason besides vying for control of Linfeng Kingdom.
However, it was truly curious how the mysterious person could instigate wars between two countries!
As a result, his reappearance this time had directly increased the level of curiosity tenfold, making Gu Yu even interested in this mysterious person.
“In order to end the war quickly, I followed the method you wrote on the letter and wanted to capture the enemy directly. But when I arrived at the enemy commander’s residence, I found a Western woman hidden there.”
“A Western woman?”
“Yes, blonde hair and blue eyes, definitely a Western woman. But unfortunately, I couldn’t understand what she was saying. By the time the enemy commander discovered my presence, he killed that woman immediately.”
“Just seeing a Western woman has nothing to do with the mysterious person, right?”
“The matter isn’t over yet! After I tied up the enemy commander, I didn’t rush to leave, but searched around his residence, thinking if I could find any correspondence with the Fengming Kingdom’s royal family to understand the situation… As a result, I found a letter from that mysterious person.”
As Gu Mengyao spoke, she took out a letter from her embrace and handed it to Gu Yu.
When Gu Yu, with a face full of curiosity, pulled the letter paper out of the envelope, his eyes quickly scanned the paper. He found that there weren’t many words written on it, but it made him know… that the writer was the mysterious person.
[Luoluo has changes, Fengming sends troops. Linfeng will not be defeated, come with your head.]
Perhaps the enemy commander didn’t destroy this letter to urge himself, but kept it as motivation, which resulted in Gu Mengyao discovering and keeping it.
After Gu Yu finished reading this line, his eyebrows unconsciously furrowed.
Judging by this, that mysterious person wouldn’t rest until Linfeng Kingdom was destroyed!
Did Linfeng Kingdom dig up his ancestors’ graves?
Or did the Emperor steal his wife…
He was so stubborn! Not only did Luoluo Kingdom fail, but he even wanted Fengming Kingdom to act as a pawn to attack Linfeng Kingdom. He really wouldn’t turn back until he hit a wall.
However, not only Linfeng Kingdom, but perhaps other countries also wanted to be brought under control.
Just like Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms?
“When I saw this letter, I realized that the mysterious person might be manipulating things behind the scenes! But no matter how much I interrogated the enemy commander, he refused to say anything, even biting his tongue off.”
“That’s really ruthless! I wonder what ability the mysterious person has to make people so loyal. Also, what role did that Western woman play, making people even more curious!”
“Yu, didn’t you say before that the people in the ‘Exotic Charm’ Opera House were from some Holy Cult, wanting to harm the lives of high-ranking officials in the capital? Perhaps this Western woman is someone who escaped from the capital.”
“There’s a possibility. After all, Westerners are very rare here. However, even the Western Holy Cult knows the mysterious person. This opponent is probably difficult to deal with!”
“Yes, I wanted to report this matter earlier and let those big shots above figure out a solution, but my father shook his head at me, saying that I couldn’t report it directly, at least until I had some evidence. Otherwise, it would be bad if I was framed.”
“Your father-in-law’s idea is very right. In matters like this, don’t be the first bird, or you’ll be the first to be shot down.”
“Alas, but if we let it go, what will happen if the mysterious person appears again!”
When Gu Mengyao spoke about not being able to report it, she sighed helplessly, thinking that knowing the danger but not being able to tell others made her feel very bad.
If the matter of the mysterious person was told to the Emperor, whether he believed it or not, the Emperor would always take some preventive measures.
However, now, because she couldn’t be the first bird, she had to keep these things in her heart and not tell the Emperor and all the officials.
This made Gu Mengyao feel a little guilty…
However, Gu Yu didn’t think so.
“Mengyao, don’t think too much about it. If the sky falls, there will be tall people to hold it up. You’re not the Emperor of Linfeng Kingdom, so why worry so much! Moreover, even if we don’t talk about the mysterious person, the Emperor should be able to perceive that something is wrong. Then let him investigate slowly, and he will eventually find some clues.”
“Will the Emperor realize that something is wrong?”
“Otherwise, do you think the Emperor only knows how to eat and drink happily? First Luoluo Kingdom, then Fengming Kingdom. Two wars within a year, anyone would ponder it in their heart. And those who can ascend to the throne are all cunning! Your father-in-law not wanting you to report is also because he’s worried that you’ll be used as a pawn by the Emperor, after all, accompanying the ruler is like accompanying a tiger, so it’s better to leave the court as soon as possible.”
“Okay! If that’s the case, then I’m not worried anymore… I was worried that the Emperor would have no preparations, and when the war broke out, it would be the civilians and soldiers who would suffer first.”
Upon hearing Gu Yu say that the Emperor would realize that something was wrong, Gu Mengyao could finally relax a little.
After spending some time in the military camp, she became more and more familiar with those simple and kind soldiers, making Gu Mengyao now very much hope that war would not break out.
Because once war broke out, the soldiers in the military camp would have to go to the battlefield.
And each battle would come at the cost of someone’s life.
Now, Gu Mengyao hoped that the Emperor of Linfeng Kingdom would indeed discover that something was wrong, and thus investigate all the way down, and find clues!
“Don’t think too much. How about we think about where to go to play now and relieve our pent-up moods.”
“I’ll listen to you.”
Then, in order to distract Gu Mengyao, Gu Yu quickly spoke about other things, making Gu Mengyao’s face unconsciously smile.
It was good that Gu Yu was by her side.
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“Your Majesty, General Gongsun Jie and his entourage have returned to the capital and are ready to have an audience tomorrow.”
“Yes, I know. Have there been any updates on the matter I asked the secret guards to investigate?”
After the Emperor finished reviewing the memorial, he immediately raised his hand to rub his temples to relieve a headache, and then asked the old eunuch serving him, wanting to know how the investigation he had ordered was going.
Before, the war between Luoluo Kingdom and Linfeng Kingdom had made the Emperor feel that there was a hidden agenda.
However, after the Wang Clan got involved, the waters had been stirred up, and it was completely impossible to continue the investigation.
Just as the Emperor was thinking this, he didn’t expect that the other party’s next move would come so quickly.
Moreover, it was still the same tactic.
Still having neighboring countries attack Linfeng Kingdom. Even if Fengming Kingdom didn’t conquer Linfeng Kingdom, it could still cause heavy losses to Linfeng Kingdom, making it convenient for various sneak attacks and assassinations afterward.
It was precisely because of this that the Emperor wanted to minimize losses. He even agreed to Gongsun Jie’s condition of making Gu Mengyao a deputy general, which showed that the Emperor was already trying very hard.
However, Gu Mengyao did not disappoint.
Not only was she skilled in leading troops and fighting, but her courage was also astonishing. She dared to go alone into the enemy camp and capture the commander alive… Such brave behavior was even beyond that of men.
This result made the Emperor breathe a sigh of relief.
In order to make Gu Mengyao a deputy general, the Emperor had endured considerable pressure. Fortunately, Gu Mengyao’s current achievements were enough to prove that the Emperor’s choice was correct.
However, even so.
Now, all the memorials submitted by the civil and military officials in the court were content asking for Gu Mengyao’s removal. These were clearly proposals to cross the river and demolish the bridge, making the Emperor wonder if these people had any brains.
Gu Mengyao was a figure highly praised by Gongsun Jie. If they directly removed her official position this time, then when another war occurred, would they have to make Gu Mengyao a deputy general again?
Even if Gu Mengyao didn’t mind on the surface, she would have some reservations in her heart.
Therefore, it was still necessary to think carefully.
“Reporting to Your Majesty! The secret guards sent out only found that Min Xing of Luoluo Kingdom was abnormal. As for Fengming Kingdom, aside from the sudden and unprovoked attack on Linfeng Kingdom, which is strange, there are no other abnormalities.”
“What’s abnormal about Min Xing?”
Upon hearing that Min Xing of Luoluo Kingdom was abnormal, the Emperor immediately became energetic. He put down the hand that was rubbing his head and urged the old eunuch beside him to speak quickly and not keep him in suspense.
Seeing the Emperor’s urgency, the old eunuch dared not delay any longer.
“This Min Xing is also a famous person in Luoluo Kingdom. From a young age, he was known throughout the country for his excellent calligraphy. As he grew older, he became even more knowledgeable. Anyone who knew him would praise him.”
“Just this, there’s nothing strange about it?”
“However, according to the secret guards’ investigation, Min Xing travels far away every three years. For no less than three months, and at most half a year, making it impossible to trace where he actually went.”
“This is interesting.”
Then, upon hearing the old eunuch’s words, the Emperor’s mouth couldn’t help but curl upwards.
When this Min Xing traveled, who did he meet… to make him have the idea of killing his own people just to instigate war?
Also, who was the reason for Fengming Kingdom’s attack on Linfeng Kingdom!
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Recently, many people in the comment section have been asking where the Empress has gone.
Unfortunately, she has been taken down.
However, if there is an opportunity in the future, she will reappear, so please don’t worry.
In addition, I recommend the author’s new work, “I Actually Conquered the Strongest Woman in Another World” (familiar pure love, and the heroine is a silver-haired beauty!!!)