With the concerted efforts of the two, Kong Ming lanterns were put into the night sky one by one. Luo Yi and Mei'er looked up at the Kong Ming lantern that lit up the night sky instead of the stars, and they were silent for a long time.

The cold wind blew Mei'er's red light fur, and also raised the corners of Luo Yi's white robe, Mei'er finally asked calmly: "Master, do you know where Ma Teng and the others are imprisoned?" Can I go see them? ”

"Is this the purpose of you coming with Master today to release the Kong Ming Lantern? I thought you really missed Master. Luo Yi finally couldn't help but let out two sour words.

Mei'er turned around and looked at Luo Yi and said, "No! Mei'er really cares about Master, but she is entangled in state affairs, and she doesn't have so much time to spend with Master on weekdays, but her heart for Master has not changed. However, now that Beiyi has just settled down, look at tonight's Lantern Festival, how happy the people are. Therefore, I don't want to cause another war between Xiqiang and Beiyi because of Ma Teng's incident. I came to put the Kong Ming lantern, it is indeed because I want to pray for Ma Teng and them, and the person who accompanied me to put the Kong Ming lantern is not you? Tonight, I am only your good disciple, not the king of a country. Master, just beg you, is that okay? Tell me, tell me where they are, let me meet them, okay? ”

Luo Yi stared at Mei'er silently, and the Danfeng eyes that were also slightly amber were as cold as ice at the moment: "Mei'er, do you know that you have made your mother sad so much?" That Ma Teng is actually a sinner who destroyed the country in Beiyi, why should you be merciful to him? ”

Mei'er looked back at Luo Yi frankly and said: "Because the hatred of destroying the country has been avenged, the people now need to live and work in peace and contentment, rather than retribution." What's more, he is Princess Sasha's father and Princess Lingxiang's sweetheart. I can't kill him and break the hearts of both of them! ”

"Selfishness, this is the kindness of a woman. To govern a country, you can't just have the kindness of a woman. Mei'er, the price of becoming an empress is to be willing to give up at some moment, understand? Luo Yi said earnestly.

"If that's what it costs to be an empress, then I'd rather not be an empress." Mei'er's small face is resolute, although she is good at being flexible and flexible, but sometimes she is as stubborn as a cow.

Luo Yi smiled bitterly: "Do you think that if you let him go, he will let you go?" Don't be silly. Mei'er, my opinion and that of Empress Dowager Luo are the same. In order to protect Beiyi, who was finally restored, we must kill Ma Teng. Otherwise, once Ma Teng regains his freedom, thinking of the humiliation he has suffered these days, he will definitely call on all the Xiqiang soldiers and civilians to avenge this revenge for the country. You remember, Mei'er, Xiqiang is different from Beiyi. The people of Beiyi really support you, but what about Xiqiang, you are not from Xiqiang, once you learn the truth from Ma Teng's mouth, it turns out that you are coercing the Son of Heaven to order Xiqiang, and I am afraid that you will be eaten alive by them. ”

"So, what Master means is that at this point, you have to kill Ma Teng, otherwise Ma Teng will take revenge, is that what you mean?" Mei'er asked calmly.

"Yes!"

"Well, what if I say no. Why doesn't Master let me talk to him, maybe I'll make him change his mind and let go of his hatred? ”

"Humph! You're so naïve, Mei'er," Luo Yi shook his head incredulously, "Do you think he knows that you are so plotting to steal his throne, and he will still like you so much and obey you?" Do you think that the bloodthirsty and belligerent Ma Teng will forgive you and Beiyi once he learns of this humiliation? No, it won't! ”

Mei'er was silent, indeed, people's hearts are unpredictable. She wasn't sure about that. Unless she uses Soul Charm on Ma Teng again, but obviously, it's not a long-term solution! ”

"Mei'er, Master knows that you don't like war. You want the three kingdoms of Beiyi, Eastern Xia, and Western Qiang to coexist peacefully. But Mei'er, Master told you that it is no longer possible for the three kingdoms to coexist peacefully. Once you release Ma Teng, he is bound to start a war. Therefore, the only way to do this is to kill him! Kill him, merge Xiqiang, and do it once and for all, this is the best way to maintain peace! Wouldn't it be worth exchanging the life of Ma Teng for the sacrifice of millions of soldiers brought about by the war? ”