At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 255: Four pieces of news brought back by Ruoyan
If it weren't for this old subordinate of his, everything would have proceeded according to Xie Xuanli's arrangements.

Instead of being like now, with no other options, willing to become a long knife.

resignedly.

Xie Xuanli felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart.

The mountain breeze echoed, and he couldn't help coughing twice. His face turned slightly red, and his whole body was twitching as he coughed.

"Your Majesty needs to take care of your health."

Zhu Jian looked worried.

Xie Xuanli cannot die now. If he falls, there will be no one in the whole Jizhou who can hold up the banner to fight against Xiliang.

"Can't die."

Xie Xuanli covered his mouth and stopped coughing. There was a gleam of light in his cloudy eyes. "It's totally fine to hold on for a year or two."

Xiliang.

Shuiyun Mountain.

The night was hazy.

A solitary moon hangs high in the sky, casting soft moonlight on the Guanyu Lake, which shimmers with ripples that move with the wind.

In the side hall.

The murder case was being handled by official documents sent by the Military Affairs Department. It was already June at this time, and the Northern Wei in Jizhou had not fought for more than a month, but was still in a stalemate in Jubei City.

The moonlight was soft, shining in through the windowsill, accompanied by a cool breeze, causing the candlelight to flicker.

The green bamboo outside the door swayed, and the next moment, a figure covered in a black robe appeared silently in the courtyard.

Tonight, Hu Chi was not guarding the courtyard, but was practicing martial arts with Miyano in the knife-grinding hall.

"Master Hou."

The person stepped into the room, took off his black robe, revealing a delicate and charming face. Under the candlelight and moonlight, his skin looked as smooth as cream.

"Ruoyan."

He put down the document in his hand, raised his head, looked at the woman in front of him and said softly: "Aren't you in the capital?" Why did you come back?

After saying that, he picked up the tea that was gradually cooling down and was about to put it into his mouth, but was stopped by a fair jade hand.

Ruoyan took the cold tea and said softly, "I'll go make you another cup of hot tea."

After saying that, he went outside, came back after a while, and put down the tea that was steaming white.

"Tell me, what's the news this time?"

He stretched out his hand, put his arm around Ruoyan's waist, and his palm instantly went into her robe.

"There are some news."

Ruoyan sighed softly, "The first one was at the beginning of June. Jiangnan Marquis Zhu Jian went to Jubei City and met with Helian Bobo for two hours."

"What did they talk about?"

Xiao Han raised an eyebrow.

"do not know."

Ruoyan shook her head: "The second news is that Xie Xuanli sent a secret envoy to the capital to meet the emperor."

"The third piece of news is that the elder master of Shadow Mountain, Master Shi Xin, has come out of the death barrier. Before he entered the death barrier, he was at the level of a land immortal. Now that he has come out of the barrier, his cultivation should be even higher."

She said in a deep voice: "The fourth news is that the second Buddha bone relic has arrived in Jizhou."

"Any other news?"

He exerted slight pressure on his palms.

"Gone."

Ruoyan shook her head, leaning on his shoulder, and said gently, "I think that this time she came to Xiliang, there is something strange about her. She might be a spy, trying to lure you into the game."

"You mean that Jizhou, Northern Wei and the imperial court are plotting against me?"

Xiao Han looked indifferent.

"This possibility cannot be ruled out."

Ruoyan blinked her eyes and said, "If I were the emperor, I would definitely not tolerate you becoming more powerful."

"Jizhou is already extremely weak at the moment. It does not pose a big threat to the imperial court. Instead, it is the 300,000 cavalrymen under the command of the young master that are a big threat."

"Since we own eight counties, if we continue to operate, it won't be difficult to annex the remaining two states."

"I guess the emperor might really be scared."

"Are you not afraid?"

Xiao Han smiled contemptuously, "He has devoted all his attention to balancing the civil and military officials in the court and the poor families of the noble families. He has used his mind and power tactics to the utmost, but has forgotten the fundamentals of this world."

"He has been on the throne for several years, and the only achievements he has made were all won by me. The people's livelihood is in decline, and there are starving people everywhere."

"If he is more stable, he can stay on the throne for a few more years. If he is not stable, the world will be in chaos in an instant."

"What do you plan to do, sir?"

There was a glimmer in Ruoyan's eyes, and feeling the warm palm, her heart was exceptionally calm.

She controls the huge monster Luowang, and has many experts under her command. It is only a thought for her to slaughter a clan and wipe out a whole family. With one more stomp of her foot, the whole martial arts world will be in turmoil.

however.

Only by staying in the Marquis' Mansion, by this man's side, can she feel safe and sleep soundly.

Don't worry about anything, don't think about anything.

"Since Xie Peiyao used herself as bait to lure me into the game."

Xiao Han chuckled: "If I don't go, wouldn't it be a waste of their hard work?"

"whee."

Ruoyan raised her head, looked at his face, and pursed her lips: "Sir, you want to eat the bait, and break the killing game?"

"It is still unknown who is behind this."

She clenched her hands and exerted a little force, then opened her beautiful eyes wide, "Do you need me to help?"

"Of course it is necessary."

He nodded: "Return the power of the net. It must be done quietly and without being noticed."

"Don't worry, sir."

Ruoyan is confident: "In this world, only Luowang has always been able to monitor others, and no one can monitor Luowang."

“Don’t let your guard down.”

Xiao Han withdrew his hand, took a sip of strong hot tea, and it turned into a warm current that spread out and flowed throughout his body.

"Sir, I will not leave Xiliang during this period of time."

Ruoyan asked cautiously, "Can I stay in the courtyard for one night?"

"can."

He said softly, "There is a yard reserved for you on Shuiyun Mountain, but it has no sign on it."

"Thank you, sir."

Ruoyan was delighted.

"have you eaten?"

Xiao Han spoke in a gentle tone.

"I rushed back from the capital as soon as I got the news."

"I haven't had time to eat yet."

She rubbed her belly and her pretty face blushed slightly.

Who could have thought that the Lord of Luowang was such a stunningly beautiful woman, and at this moment, she even looked like a little girl.

"Uncle Zhou."

he shouted.

My Lord."

The old butler heard the sound and walked in from outside.

"Uncle Zhou."

Ruoyan hurriedly got up from Xiao Han's arms and greeted the old butler.

"It's been a while since I've seen you here."

Zhou Bo smiled and said, "You've had a good time out there these years."

"Fortunately."

she replied.

"Uncle Zhou, stop talking and go to the kitchen and tell them to bring some midnight snacks."

"Good."

The old butler nodded.

After the midnight snack, it was already very late. The lights in all the courtyards were off, leaving only the courtyard of the Military and Political Department brightly lit with candles.

"Rumble"

"Rumble"

Suddenly, a few dark clouds floated in the empty night sky, followed by strong winds, lightning and thunder.

The door and window frames creaked, and there was a faint humming sound, and the storm was coming one after another, crackling.

The light of the candle in the room flickered.

for a long time.

The storm has dissipated.

A bright moon rose into the sky, casting the light of茭白. Before dawn, Ruoyan had already left.

(End of this chapter)