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Chapter 184: Secret Talk Before the Marriage
In the next few days, in order to be on the safe side, Xie Chengyi asked Zhan Li to personally lead people to the Grand Princess's Mansion to inquire about the news, but every time he came back, Zhan Li found nothing.

Xie Chengyi was also wondering if he was worrying too much. After all, Nanchu was the place where Ji Yao had spent ten years to achieve peace. Although there was no affection between them, she understood the relationship of lips and teeth being in danger.

"Do you want to check further?" Zhan Li asked.

Xie Chengyi waved his hand and said, "Forget it, let's talk about it after the marriage."

However, Xie Chengyi was not completely relieved. He tried to enter the palace several times but was not allowed. The palace responded that the emperor was recuperating and all matters would be handled by Lord Sheng Zhenglin and Xue Pang.

"Ever since Your Majesty punished the Crown Prince last time, his health has not been good. He needs to recuperate every once in a while. There is nothing wrong with this excuse." Zhan Li said.

Xie Chengyi nodded. He felt more at ease knowing that Lord Xue was in charge of the matter.

"Although I'm going to Nanjing for a marriage alliance this time, I can't be careless. All rules must be followed according to the military." Xie Chengyi said solemnly.

Zhan Li nodded solemnly, "Yes, I will arrange it right away."

In the blink of an eye, the day of the marriage arrived.

Xie Chengyi was wearing the wedding gown and kneeling outside the hall.

Until one hour before departure, Xiao Wenzhan, who had been avoiding Xie Chengyi, suddenly summoned him.

Xie Chengyi entered the side hall and saw Xiao Wenzhang, whom he hadn't seen for a few days. He couldn't help but look at him a few more times. It seemed that His Majesty was in good spirits.

"Your Majesty." Xie Chengyi knelt respectfully.

Xiao Wenzhang looked at Xie Chengyi, who had sent his two daughters to marry, and felt mixed emotions. "Get up."

"Yes."

"I heard that you are getting married soon?" Xie Chengyi was surprised by what Xiao Wenzhan said.

Xie Chengyi was only slightly stunned, then recovered his composure, "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. I originally planned to ask for permission to marry after the Third Princess married."

Xiao Wenzhang's eyebrows relaxed, "Well, although Ah Ying is of humble origin, she is a good girl. When she returns from escorting the bride, I will grant her the honor of a princess. This is also suitable for your status and can be regarded as a gift from me."

Xie Chengyi was naturally grateful for the good news that came from heaven, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Xiao Wenzhang nodded, his eyes becoming increasingly gloomy, "I called you in because I have something for you to do."

Xie Chengyi immediately became serious.

But after hearing Xiao Wen Zhang's arrangements, Xie Chengyi couldn't recover for a long time. He looked at Xiao Wen Zhang in surprise, not knowing what was going on.

"Just do as I tell you. If this is accomplished, Northern Jin will be safe." Xiao Wenzhan stared at Xie Chengyi quietly.

"But, Third Princess..." Xie Chengyi was puzzled and could not accept it.

"This is for Northern Jin!" Xiao Wenzhang said the same thing as he did ten years ago. "Yes!" Xie Chengyi had no choice but to obey.

Standing at the gate of the imperial palace, the huge wedding procession stretched for miles, demonstrating the dignity and love of the Princess of Northern Jin everywhere.

Xie Chengyi was riding a horse with a gloomy look on his face.

After leaving the capital city and heading south, Xie Chengyi's heart became even more solemn.

Two days later, when they arrived at Sucheng, Xie Chengyi was still undecided, so he thought about setting up camp and taking a short rest.

Zhan Li walked up to Xie Chengyi, his face dark, "Prince, when we reach Shizikou, we will enter the land of Nanjing. According to the rules, Helancha will go to meet the bride. However, Shizikou is in a dangerous place, easy to defend but difficult to attack. I am afraid it will be disadvantageous to us."

Xie Chengyi looked at the beautiful scenery of Sucheng, but he was not interested at all. His face was gloomy. "Even if it is unfavorable, we have to find a way. If we don't complete the order issued by His Majesty himself, not only us, but also the entire Marquisate will be buried with us!"

Zhan Li was also filled with impotent anger, "The prince consort was killed in the wedding procession, what's going on?"

Xie Chengyi frowned slightly, "Your Majesty is right about one thing. If Helan Cha is not eliminated, he will always be a threat to Northern Jin. If it were in the past, based on the situation in Northern Jin and Nanjing, once Helan Cha got into trouble, the first to be suspected would definitely be our Northern Jin. That's why Your Majesty agreed to the marriage of the third princess at all costs, and our only chance is at this time of marriage. The people of both countries hope that there will be no more wars, and they are full of expectations for this marriage. If we take action now, no one will doubt Northern Jin's motives, not to mention that Your Majesty also wants the third princess to be buried with him."

Zhan Li hated using women to solve these problems, and growled in confusion, "Then wouldn't it be enough to send someone to Nanjing to kill Helan Cha? And does that include the third princess?"

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Xie Chengyi didn't say anything. Although he didn't want to do this, he had to face the reality.

On the day of meeting His Majesty, Gao Pan presented a memorial to the emperor.

After Xie Chengyi finished reading it, he felt very disappointed.

"The Prince of Zhennan suddenly fell ill and has passed away. Not only that, the spies in Nanchu also reported that Nanchu is preparing to break with Northern Jin. If this is true, Northern Jin will not only face Nanjing, but also Nanchu. Although the two are old enemies, they are of the same clan after all. If they unite to deal with Northern Jin, you say, should I send you to the border of Nanjing to suppress it or to fight in Nanchu? Although this Helan Cha is in the name of marriage, Nanjing's methods have always been cunning and treacherous, and he will never give up until he achieves his goal. I can only plan this way. This time, on the way to the marriage, you must take advantage of Helan Cha's lax vigilance to destroy him in one fell swoop. If necessary, in order to save Northern Jin, you can take Chuyi with you..." When Xiao Wenzhan said this, his whole body was as cold and resolute as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Only then did Xie Chengyi know what Xiao Wenzhan was thinking about.

"What could the Third Princess have done wrong? I cannot bear to treat her like this." Xie Chengyi was unwilling to agree to this plan.

"Then what's your plan to get rid of Helan Cha without causing a war in Nanjing?" Xiao Wenzhan's eyes were bloodshot with anger.

Xie Chengyi had no better solution, but this was ultimately like drinking poison to quench thirst.

"I want to take the initiative. As long as Helancha is eliminated, Nanjing will have to make new plans. By then, Nanchu will have to weigh its own strength. Only in this way can I take the initiative! Otherwise, when we are attacked from all sides, it will be too late!" Xiao Wenzhang's eager attitude made Xie Chengyi suspicious, "But isn't this too eager for quick success?"

"You just need to do it. I can't wait!" Xiao Wenzhan said this and let Xie Chengyi come out.

Thinking back to every word His Majesty said that day, Xie Chengyi was still somewhat shocked. He sat on the embankment, overlooking the peaceful Sucheng, and gradually formed his own guesses in his mind.

I'm afraid that your majesty's urgency is related to the dragon's health.

If His Majesty is really ill and wants to clear the way for the next crown prince during his lifetime, then all of this makes sense, right?