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“We are on the battlefield, not in your palace, Prince of Qi Empire,” the Marshal said angrily.
“Our focus should be on dealing with Xuan Empire, not internal strife. The people are already quite discontent with the court’s actions. Now, the lord is executing ordinary soldiers in the army, which is a bad sign,” the Marshal said earnestly, looking at Qiming.
“It’s none of your business to interfere in my affairs,” Qiming retorted coldly, considering taking action against the Marshal.
The guard quickly restrained him, observing Qiming’s unpleasant expression. “My lord, what are you doing? General Zhao, please leave. The lord is being influenced by the poison and Gu worms in his body.”
General Zhao looked at Qiming with disappointment in his eyes.
Qiming, unexpectedly…
If the guard hadn’t stopped Qiming, he would likely have met his end today.
This is the person he supports.
As General Zhao walked out, Qiming could see the indifference in his eyes. Once they were gone, the guard raised his hand and slapped Qiming across the face.
“My lord, snap out of it. How can you compete for the throne if you continue like this? General Zhao, who has always supported you, just left,” the guard said, disregarding the breach of protocol.
“If General Zhao were to die by your hand today, the only one who would benefit is the Crown Prince. Do you really want to see the Crown Prince reap the rewards?”
“We haven’t even started the battle yet, and we are already in internal conflict. This is what you want, my lord?”
He understood why Qiming acted this way. It was all because of a Su Yu. Was it worth turning himself into this ghostly figure for just one Su Yu?
“Is Su Yu more important to you than the throne, my lord?”
Qiming absorbed some of the guard’s words, looking at the person beside him.
This was someone who had grown up with him since childhood, someone he trusted the most.
“Why did Su Yu choose to help Xuan Feiran instead of me? What benefits does he gain from helping Xuan Feiran?” Qiming still couldn’t understand why Su Yu ultimately betrayed him.
Seeing Qiming like this, the guard beside him furrowed his brow. “My lord…”
“I just want to know what makes Xuan Feiran so special that Su Yu is willing to do so much for him, even coming to the border.” Qiming interrupted the guard, speaking softly.
The guard remained silent, knowing the reason why Su Yu had acted as he did.
When the Prince calculated against Su Yu and was treated so poorly by the Yang couple, it was destined that they could only be enemies.
No one could tolerate such treatment, especially from a friend.
“My lord, if everything you did to Su Yu happened to you, would you still be friends with him?” the guard asked Qiming.
Qiming sneered, “The one who betrayed is Su Yu, not me. He was the one who betrayed our relationship first.”
The guard was at a loss for words, choosing to let Qiming vent without interruption.
After Qiming calmed down, the guard spoke up, “My lord, we have investigated the Emperor of Xuan Empire’s treatment of Su Yu. He trusts Su Yu completely and treats him well. Whatever Su Yu wants to do, the Emperor allows him to do it.”
“Your distrust of Su Yu, your suspicions, and calculations have destined that you will not be friends in the future, only enemies.”
The guard’s words made Qiming’s face look extremely unpleasant, as he couldn’t believe it was true.
Everything Xuan Feiran did was nothing but hypocrisy. Why should he be able to earn Su Yu’s favor?
Rubbing his forehead, the guard asked, “Do you really think you should focus all your thoughts on Su Yu?”
“Have you considered the future? The Emperor’s health is deteriorating, and the struggle for the throne is beginning. This war is crucial. Are you sure you want to continue like this? If the Crown Prince becomes the Emperor, do you think he will spare you?” The guard pondered. If Qiming still couldn’t listen at this point, he would have to use special means to make him understand.
Turning to look at the guard, Qiming indeed took in his words.
Yes, he still had the Crown Prince to deal with, who was more important than Su Yu.
Seeing him like this, the guard breathed a sigh of relief. “My lord, whether you hate Su Yu or anything else, put it all aside for now. The most important thing now is for you to secure the throne of Qi Empire.”
Power and status, they had been planning for so long. Would they really give up everything because of one Su Yu?
He didn’t believe that Qiming would willingly accept it.
“I understand.”
He was determined to obtain the throne, and as for Su Yu, if he didn’t listen, then he would meet his end in this war.
“After the war begins, order everyone to spare no effort to kill Su Yu. He must not be allowed to return alive,” Qiming instructed the people around him.
Due to Su Yu, he had lost control too many times, which was not what he wanted. Only when Su Yu was gone could he regain stability.
Seeing Qiming return to normal, the guard breathed a sigh of relief. “Yes, I will go and give the orders immediately.”
Su Yu was unaware of what was happening here, but Qiming’s actions once again spread throughout the entire camp, causing anxiety among the people.
At the same time, another event swept through the entire Qi Empire.
While the people suffered from hunger and cold, the officials of Qi Empire indulged in feasting on lavish meals.
That was all their hard-earned money.
Seeing the officials behaving that way, the people were once again enraged.
Led by someone, they stormed into the government office, killed the officials, and looted the food inside.
The hoarded food in the government office made the arriving people’s eyes turn red.
“Damn corrupt officials, how dare they.” With so much food stored, they actually refused to give any to the starving people.
It was all their fault.
At this time, a sudden news spread in Qi Empire: Xuan Empire’s tax revenue was only twenty percent, yet they had abundant food production.
Qi Empire attacked Xuan Empire, but Xuan Empire did not force the people to join the army.
Xuan Empire did not increase taxes at this time.
This news became the final straw that broke the camel’s back for the people.
They began to resist.
Upon learning of this, the Emperor and Crown Prince of Qi Empire were furious. Who dared to oppose them?
Who leaked the news from Xuan Empire?
The internal affairs of Qi Empire quickly reached Su Yu’s ears. Su Jiu sat beside Su Yu. “Xiao Yu, we have been here for so long. When do you plan to make your move?”
Apart from some friction in Qi Empire, Su Yu did not allow the soldiers of Xuan Empire to take action, stating that the time was not right yet.
“Soon.” Su Yu replied with just two words, sending a letter to be swiftly delivered.
“What news have you received?” Su Jiu asked curiously.
Xiao Yu seemed quite pleased.
“Qi Empire is on the brink of chaos. The people have already started ** looting several county offices. The news from Xuan Empire has also spread among the people. The final step is approaching, and then we can make our move,” Su Yu said meaningfully.
What will Qiming do next? He was already beginning to anticipate it.