Immortal Fairies Always Have Designs on Me-Chapter 986 - 410: "Maybe I Should Let You Try Being Empress~"_2

Dongfang Xinghe optimistically thought, just about to let Ren Yunpeng handle the matter, when a Jinyi Guard hurriedly arrived outside the hall: "Your Majesty, Minister Bai has an urgent report!"

"Quick, present it!"

The eunuch beside Emperor Chengtian quickly ran over to take the slip, then hurried back to Dongfang Xinghe, bowing with both hands to present it.

Dongfang Xinglan hurriedly took it and glanced at it, his expression instantly froze.

The civil and military officials in the court exchanged glances, could it be that Minister Bai... has already caused a breach?

"Ren Aiqing." Dongfang Xinghe took a deep breath: "The Longjiang has breached, but Minister Bai said he hasn't had time to act, do you believe him?"

Believe that nonsense!

Ren Yunpeng cursed inwardly, it was that old bastard who first proposed the breach, and now he says it wasn't him, surely to avert public discontent with the court, he cleanly denies it.

After all, this was also a pre-discussed strategy.

The breach could happen, but it must not be publicized.

"Your Majesty." Ren Yunpeng made a bow: "The Longjiang dam was breached by unknown individuals, it must be the work of those rebellious Jinyi Guards."

"Oh?" Dongfang Xinghe leaned forward slightly: "Could it not be the work of King Qin?"

Ren Yunpeng took a deep breath and spoke word by word: "Your Majesty, King Qin is fending off the invasion of the Shenmiao Dynasty!"

His tone was filled with the frustration of unmet expectations.

Since Emperor Chengtian ascended the throne, he frequently described King Qin to these ministers as deceitful, hypocritical, and cruel. But despite these traits, King Qin has a vast vision.

In comparison, Emperor Chengtian, who hasn't left the Capital much, is far inferior... At this time, still so petty-minded, how to achieve great things?

A trace of gloom flashed in Dongfang Xinghe's eyes, but he nodded: "What Aiqing said makes sense."

"Therefore, I ask Your Majesty to first negotiate with King Qin." Ren Yunpeng bowed: "Even if it means ceding several counties north of the Longjiang or Central Capital Qiming City, it doesn't matter, after all, King Qin is ultimately from the Dongfang Family, the late Emperor's daughter, Your Majesty's Imperial Sister... Brothers within the walls fend off external aggressors together!"

Dongfang Xinghe's lip twitched, giving up Central Capital?

What about the Land of Prosperity?

More importantly, Central Capital isn't far from Beijing...

"Your Majesty, I second the motion!"

"I second the motion!"

"..."

As one minister after another stood in agreement, Dongfang Xinghe closed his eyes powerlessly, although he inherited his father's Martial God cultivation, how come he feels inferior to a Martial Saint?

"Since the esteemed ministers..." Dongfang Xinghe slowly began, but before finishing, another Jinyi Guard hurriedly arrived: "Report to Your Majesty, Emperor Yuanhua has sent a letter requesting negotiation."

At these words, the court first fell into silence, then began to whisper among themselves.

Even Dongfang Xinghe, sitting on the imperial throne, was taken aback, Emperor Yuanhua... requesting negotiation?

Not fighting anymore?

Requesting negotiation after winning a battle?

What is this about?

"Quick, present it!" Dongfang Xinghe quickly spoke, and the eunuch hurriedly presented the letter.

Opening it, Dongfang Xinghe saw that Emperor Yuanhua, who had personally led the campaign and won a victory, expressed in the letter with gentle words a reluctance to occupy Eastern Capital Luo'an, thus requesting negotiation.

"It's indeed a request..."

Dongfang Xinghe's expression turned strange, unable to fathom what plan Emperor Yuanhua was executing.

"Little Dezi, pass it around for the esteemed ministers to read."

"This servant obeys."

After the civil and military officials of the court had read through, their expressions were all a bit peculiar. Since ancient times, how could there be logic in 'requesting negotiation after winning a battle'?

But no matter what, it's a good thing.

"Your Majesty." Ren Yunpeng stepped forward again: "If the Shenmiao Dynasty is willing to negotiate, then perhaps start with negotiation, and after the result is reached, consider the matter of King Qin.

After the breach, King Qin cannot head north across the river for a while, and the Longjiang defense line temporarily need not be withdrawn to guard against the unexpected from the rebel King Qin!"

Dongfang Xinghe nodded in satisfaction, Zhong Wenhan also promptly stood forward: "Your Majesty, I believe we can still send someone to negotiate with King Qin, even encourage him to send troops eastward, this way, not only can it increase our bargaining chips with Emperor Yuanhua but also weaken King Qin's forces."

Dongfang Xinghe continued to nod, this method was also good.

"Ren Aiqing, quickly negotiate with Emperor Yuanhua, I entrust this matter to you."

"I obey!"

"Zhong Aiqing, King Qin is entrusted to you." Dongfang Xinghe continued: "Also, everyone, since the Shenmiao Dynasty requests negotiation and retreats should not be difficult, it's best to extinguish any thought of surrendering to King Qin, after all, her methods of exterminating the Southern aristocratic family is well-known throughout the land, and I...

Although I've received quite a bit of money from you, I'm still willing to share the world with the aristocratic families."

"The ministers thank Your Majesty for your grace!"

After the court was dismissed, Dongfang Xinghe returned directly to Yangxin Hall, but just as he entered, an eunuch hurriedly reported: "Your Majesty, the State Preceptor has returned!"

"Him?"

Dongfang Xinghe coldly laughed, yet uninvited, Li Xuanzhen already walked in disheveled, ignoring Dongfang Xinghe, grabbing the teapot on the table and drinking it fiercely.

Dongfang Xinghe watched him expressionlessly: "If my predictions aren't wrong, quite a few Martial Gods from the Jiuli Dynasty have died, I'm curious, how did the State Preceptor escape?"

Having poured a whole pot of tea into his mouth, Li Xuanzhen turned to Dongfang Xinghe: "If you still want to win, you must rely on me!"

"Heh heh..." Dongfang Xinghe sneered, inside and outside the Yangxin Hall were filled with Jinyi Guards: "State Preceptor, how many can you still use within this Imperial City?"

Li Xuanzhen remained expressionless: "Although I lost this time, I've confirmed who is behind King Qin, a figure you... will never see the sole of in your lifetime!"