The imperial study room of the Qinzheng Hall is very large and quiet, and Zhou Changan is sitting alone in front of the table to review the folds. Hearing the footsteps of Zhou Tianqi and Lin Wan, he put down the red pen in his hand and slowly raised his head.

Zhou Tianqi and Lin Wan walked to the center of the imperial study, saluted Zhou Changan, and said in unison: "Sons and daughters see their father!"

Zhou Changan nodded slightly, looked at the two children with a smile, and the gloomy color on his face disappeared a little. picked up the Nanyue national letter in hand, handed it to Zhou Tianqi, and said, "Qi'er, this is the handwritten national letter sent by Lan Shengtian, the monarch of Nanyue, take it and take a look." ”

Zhou Tianqi took two steps forward, took the national letter in Zhou Changan's hand with both hands, slowly unfolded it, and looked at it carefully. The more I looked down, the tighter my brows were, and the more ugly my face became, and finally, I finally put away the national letter hatefully and returned it to Zhou Changan's desk in a huff.

Lin Wan was puzzled in his heart, and asked curiously, "Brother Seventh Emperor, what happened?"

Zhou Tianqi turned his head and glanced at Lin Wan, his face was full of anger, but he hesitated a little, but finally shook his head and did not answer.

Zhou Changan sighed lightly and said lightly: "Qi'er, you should tell Wan'er." This matter can't be hidden for long, and in a few days, everyone in the capital will know. ”

Zhou Tianqi took a deep breath, nodded helplessly, and said in a deep voice: "Lan Shengtian said that since the third princess of the Great Feng Kingdom has made a private agreement with the sixth prince of the Dongli Kingdom for life, the Nanyue Kingdom will not be difficult for others. I heard that Princess Heshuo was unparalleled in her talents, but she was tragically dismissed, which is really regrettable and deeply sympathetic. Since the seven princes of your country don't know how to cherish it, it hurts Princess Heshuo's heart. The crown prince of Nanyue admired the talent of Princess Heshuo and was willing to marry Princess Heshuo as the crown princess. However, in order to get some justice for the future crown princess of our Nanyue Kingdom, we also asked the emperor of the Great Feudal Kingdom to use the sealing of Nancheng as a dowry, so that Princess Heshuo could marry into the Nanyue Kingdom in a beautiful manner. In addition, Lan Ziheng, the prince of Nanyue, will soon arrive in the capital of Dafeng State, and will hire the treasure of Nanyue Kingdom's Zhenguo 'Tianshi Divine Sword', hoping that the two countries can achieve the good of Qin and Jin. ”

Lin Wan looked at Zhou Tianqi, who was full of anger, frowned slightly, and didn't know what to do for a while, so he lowered his head and was silent.

Zhou Changan slowly stood up, his face was also very solemn, he walked out from behind the table, pacing back and forth in front of Zhou Tianqi and Lin Wan.

Zhou Tianqi and Lin Wan stood quietly, their eyes following Zhou Changan's footsteps, waiting for his decision.

After a long time, Lin Wan felt that he was about to suffocate, Zhou Changan stopped, looked at Zhou Tianqi and Lin Wan, and asked in a deep voice: "Qi'er, Wan'er, if everything goes well on your trip to Xiling Kingdom, of course our Great Seal Kingdom is not afraid of his Nanyue Kingdom." However, if you fail and the Nanyue Kingdom and the Xiling Kingdom reach an alliance, our Great Feudal Kingdom will have to be left to the mercy of men. ”

Zhou Tianqi's eyes widened suddenly, and he said word by word: "Even if the Xiling Kingdom really falls into the hands of the Nanyue Kingdom in the end, even if the Nanyue Kingdom becomes stronger, my Great Seal Kingdom will not let people eat the flesh, let alone give in to the enemy!"

Zhou Changan's brows furrowed even tighter, in his opinion, Zhou Tianqi would rather bend than bend, it was just a matter of willfulness, not the result of careful consideration. Zhou Chang'an's eyes showed a hint of disappointment, shook his head, and said: "As an emperor, what you have to consider is the rise and fall of your country and the safety of your people's lives, not the face and integrity of an emperor. ”

Zhou Tianqi was stunned and wanted to open his mouth to refute, but he couldn't come up with any defensible proof.

Lin Wan saw that the conversation between their father and son had reached an impasse, so he slowly raised his head and said lightly: "Father, I dare not say that I am ten percent sure of going to Xiling Kingdom, but I am at least seven or eighty percent sure." Xiling Kingdom will not fall into the hands of Nanyue Kingdom, I have confidence in Prince Ximen, and I also have confidence in myself. After a pause, he said: "My father is right, we can't bet on the rivers and people of the Great Feudal Kingdom, and we can't tear our faces with the Nanyue Kingdom at this time." However, Father, Wan'er implores you to help us buy three months, and at the latest before the Xiling Kingdom Concubine Selection Feast, we will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. ”

Zhou Changan looked at Lin Wan carefully, with appreciation, inquiry, hope, and doubt in his eyes.

And Lin Wan looked back at Zhou Changan firmly, her eyes did not dodge, her back was straight, and people couldn't help but want to believe her.

Zhou Tianqi didn't speak, but he stood side by side with Lin Wan, his tall posture and arrogance made people dare not ignore it.

Zhou Changan turned his eyes to look at his son, and secretly sighed in his heart, once upon a time, he was as high-spirited, as invincible, and as sharp as him. However, after so many years of imperial career, Zhou Changan has long been worn away by the years, and his edge has been clouded by dust. Although he is an emperor, he also has all kinds of helplessness and compromises, and he has also lost the people he cares about, and he has also given up his so-called persistence.

Zhou Tianqi calmed down his mood and said slowly: "Father, as Wan'er said, there is no basis for what he says, and his father will not believe it. However, please give your son some time, and the son must make the Nanyue Kingdom pay a terrible price for their arrogant attitude towards our great feudal state today. ”

Zhou Changan smiled faintly, looked at Zhou Tianqi, nodded, and said: "Okay, March lasts! Within March, if you don't have good news, I can only agree to the request of the Nanyue Kingdom, cede the Fengnan City to the Nanyue Kingdom, and order the Pingnan army to retreat to Fengming City." ”

Zhou Tianqi gritted his teeth, bowed to Zhou Changan, and said respectfully: "Okay, the sons obey the order! Please wait and see from my father, the sons will not disappoint my father's expectations!"

Lin Wan also smiled slightly, and said: "Father, don't worry, the Seven Emperor Brotherhood and I will set off as soon as possible, and after arriving at the Xiling Imperial City, we will join up with Prince Ximen and help him eradicate all the forces of the Nanyue Kingdom in the Xiling Kingdom." And win the alliance between the Xiling Kingdom and our Great Feudal State. As long as our two countries join forces, coupled with the support of the Eastern Le Kingdom and the North Tran Kingdom, the South Vietnamese State will naturally surrender without a fight. As for whether we are willing to let them go, it all depends on what our father wants to do with them. When the time comes, it will be the Nanyue Kingdom that will be slaughtered by our great feudal state. ”

Zhou Changan shook his head with a chuckle, and said helplessly: "You two children, it seems that when something comes into your hands, it becomes easy, and you can catch it, you are really a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers!" After a pause, he instructed again: "It is very dangerous to go to Xiling Country here." Not to mention that after arriving in Xiling Kingdom, can he smoothly meet with Prince Ximen and complete the great cause. Even whether you can reach Xiling Kingdom safely makes me very worried about you. ”