When he arrived at the border of the Snow Chu Country, Xia Dongfeng was about to leave. The most uneasy thing was still Xia Min, and he told him for a long time before he left slowly.

The area of the Snow Chu Kingdom is not large, and when you reach the border, it is not far from the imperial city.

In less than a day, Ye Chen and his party arrived at the imperial city of the Snow Chu Kingdom, Luoying City. After Ye Chen and the others arrived at the palace, they took out the edict handed over to him by the Emperor of the Rising Sun Kingdom.

When the guard at the gate of the palace saw the edict, he respectfully accepted it, and went in to pass it on. After a moment's effort, let Ye Chen and a few people in.

Emperor Xue Chuguo received Ye Chen and several people in the main hall, and there was a man standing beside him. It looks like it should be the prince of the Snow First Kingdom.

"Ye Gongzi has worked hard all the way. Emperor Xue Chu said with a smile.

Ye Chen arched his hand and said, "There were many incidents on the road, which delayed the time to come to your country. I'm ashamed. ”

Emperor Xue Chuguo waved his hand and said, "Ye Gongzi is polite, this is just a trivial matter, don't worry." ”

But the prince's face was not very good-looking, and he said sarcastically: "Ye Gongzi is really a big pomp, as far as I know, you should have set off very early." Whether it was something happened or it was done on purpose, I'm afraid only you know. ”

Ye Chen glanced at the man and did not speak. After all, it was indeed he who delayed for several days, and he couldn't blame others for saying anything.

But the prince thought that Ye Chen was afraid of him, and continued: "If you don't know this, you will think that it is not the emperor of the Rising Sun Kingdom who is here, and there is such a big pomp." ”

Ye Chen frowned, this person has been bullying him again and again?

"There is a saying that disaster comes from the mouth, I don't know if you have heard it?" The threat in Ye Chen's words was already obvious.

Now that Xia Qian is by his side, in this Snow Beginning Country, who can help him? At first, he didn't want to pay attention to that person because he was really delayed.

But again and again endlessly, then I can't bear it.

Seeing that the scene was at a stalemate, the Emperor of Xue Chuguo hurriedly scolded: "Liming, Ye Gongzi is a guest, how can you talk!"

Liming saw that the Emperor of Xue Chuguo didn't help him speak, so he even scolded him. couldn't help but be even more angry, and the hatred for Ye Chen in his heart was even deeper. He turned around and left.

"Ye Gongzi, my son has such a temper, forgive me. Emperor Xue Chuguo looked apologetic, of course, it is unknown how true and how false.

He didn't come to Xue Chu Country this time to care about these trivial things. Xue Chuguo recently discovered a new purple lazuli mine.

Purple lazuli is also a relatively rare thing in the Thirteen Kingdoms. The purple lazuli contains a large amount of purple qi, which is used for cultivation, and it is also twice the result with half the effort.

And this kind of heavenly treasure containing energy, arranging the formation, is also the best. If a formation wants to run forever, energy is essential.

Ye Chen was too lazy to be polite, and said directly: "Your Majesty, let's open the skylight and say something, what are your plans for the purple lazuli mine?"

The Emperor of the Snow Chu Kingdom sighed and said, "The situation of the Xue Chu Kingdom, I believe you have some understanding. ”

"My Xuechu Country is already weak, and coupled with the decentralization of power, I really have no choice, so I notified the Rising Sun Country. ”

"Oh?" Ye Chen raised his eyebrows, "I don't know what kind of decentralization method Your Majesty is talking about?"

Emperor Xue Chuguo smiled bitterly, "I'm not afraid of being embarrassed when I say it, my Prime Minister Zong Chang of Xue Chuguo is very scheming, and now in the court, basically half of them are his henchmen." ”

"Now that there is another purple lazuli mine, that Zongchang must have known that it is impossible for the royal family to monopolize it. ”

"Your Majesty can be half divided with that Zongchang, I don't know why you have to find me in the Rising Sun Kingdom?" Ye Chen's personality has always been cautious, so he naturally has to ask more clearly.

Emperor Xue Chuguo's eyes were melancholy, and he said, "Half of it, once you decide to mine that purple gold mine, Zong Chang will definitely propose that he be in charge." When the time comes, it will be good for my royal family to be able to share the two achievements. ”

"Ercheng?" Ye Chen was a little surprised, this Zongchang's appetite was so big, and he actually oppressed the royal family like this.

"Then doesn't the Protector Ancestor of the Snow Chu Kingdom care?" Ye Chen asked again. Each of the thirteen countries has a protector ancestor, which may be two or three.

Emperor Xue Chuguo shook his head helplessly, "The attitude of the Protector Ancestor is very ambiguous, and it seems that he allows Zong Chang to be powerful. In addition, there is only one Protector Ancestor in my Xuechu Country, so Zong Chang dares to be so presumptuous. ”

"A Protector Ancestor?" Ye Chen remembered that there were two Protector Ancestors in the Xue Chu Kingdom, how did he become one now?

"Originally, there were two of them, but there was an ancestor who protected the country, who was ancient three years ago, and in order to avoid turmoil in the Xue Chu Kingdom, it has been kept secret. ”

Emperor Xuechuguo's eyes were full of confusion, if the Protector Ancestor hadn't died, maybe the situation would have been better. He, the emperor, really failed.

Ye Chen thought about it carefully and understood. The news of the death of the Protector Ancestor has not been announced for two main reasons.

The first reason is that the people of the Xuechu Kingdom are afraid of turmoil and shaking the hearts of the people. The second reason is that they are afraid that after the other twelve countries learn about it, they will eyeing the Snow Chu Kingdom and encroach on the Snow Chu Country little by little.

"But the ugly words are ahead, I, the Rising Sun Country, will not help in vain. The purple lazuli mine, we want to divide it in half. These words should be said in advance, so as not to make everyone unhappy at the time.

The Emperor of the Xue Chu Kingdom agreed without hesitation, and said, "Okay, I promise you." "He can still accept half points, if it is Zongchang, he may not be able to divide half of them.

"Your Majesty, tell me about that Zongchang, so that I can make more preparations. Ye Chen said.

Emperor Xue Chuguo nodded, "That Zong Chang is usually polite to me. But the unruliness in my eyes can't be hidden, and I can only pretend not to see it. ”

"Now, even the Grand Commander of the Imperial City Praetorian Guard is also his man. As a first step, I think we should take back control of the Praetorian Guard in the Imperial City. Emperor Xue Chuguo said slowly.

Ye Chen nodded, the commanders of the Imperial City Praetorian Guards were not their own people, this was not a trivial matter. If Zong Chang wants to force the palace one day, won't there even be anyone to save the driver.

"That Great Commander, what is the cultivation realm, but what are the shortcomings?"

Emperor Xue Chuguo thought for a moment and said, "That great commander is named Mo Han, and he cultivates to the five heavens of the human realm. Cons ......"

Emperor Xue Chuguo pondered for a while and continued: "The only drawback is that you may want to save face, and you can't tolerate half a provocation from others. ”

When Ye Chen heard this, he thought carefully in his mind. It's a lot easier to deal with.