C6 Decline

Xiao Ruo heard his discontent, and said indifferently: "The internal affairs of the Emperor Zhou are enlightened, and he has his own rules and regulations. When I was still a prince, I wanted to see them, but unfortunately, I never had this chance, what a pity!"

Jiang Yue said meaningfully, "The Chu Emperor is ambitious. He won't be able to keep a single West Chu or South Zhao under control. He will definitely have the chance to meet His Majesty in the future."

Xiao Ruo's haughty action of eliminating Nanzhao in one fell swoop made the six kingdoms contend for hegemony. At the same time, it also made the other nations understand that this newly ascended Emperor Chu had more ambitions than anyone else!

In fact, the Zhou Emperor had long considered him to be a great threat. If it weren't for the Qi Kingdom and Dongling, his army would have already suppressed him.

As for the other great nation ? the Qi Nation, it was the same situation. They were afraid that if they sent troops to the west, they would be attacked by the Northern Zhou Empire and the Eastern Ling Kingdom.

And it was precisely because of this that Xiao Ruo Ao dared to annihilate Nan Zhao in front of everyone in the world and brazenly expand the territory of the West Chu.

Jiang Yue clasped his hands and said, "I, Jiang Chen, have already told you everything. I would like to request that you bring Princess Xuanji out so that I can report back to you."

Xiao Ruo Ao's expression turned slightly cold, "We have just said that Mu Qianxue is the empress of the West Chu. Other than the West Chu, she can't go anywhere else!"

Jiang Yue held back his laughter and said, "If the Chu Emperor truly viewed Princess Xuanji as his queen, he wouldn't have sent troops to South Zhao and massacred the city for several days. South Zhao has already belonged to the Chu Emperor, so why not let Princess Xuanji live? Our Emperor will also accept this favor."

Xiao Ruo Ao stared at him for a moment and suddenly said: "Emissary, you said earlier that welcoming Mu Qianxue back was Prince Zhuang's will and not Emperor Zhou's, right?"

Jiang Yue vaguely felt that his question was a bit off, but he couldn't think of anything at the moment. He nodded and said, "That's right."

"That's it. Since it isn't the intention of Emperor Zhou, then why would Emperor Zhou accept my favor? As for Mu Linfeng ?" If he really wants to bring Mu Qianxue back, then do it himself! "

Jiang Yue didn't expect him to grab onto such a small loophole in his words and didn't know how to respond. It would be a joke if he let Mu Linfeng answer. Would he still have his life left once he stepped into the Western Chu realm?

His eyes sank as he said, "The matter of taking back Princess Xuanji was clearly written in my country's letter of credence. I would like to request that the Chu Emperor comply with the letter of credence so that both countries won't become enemies!"

"I have always admired the Zhou Emperor. I have never had any intention of making friends with him, but Mu Qianxue ?" He stood up, stared at Jiang Yue who was standing at the foot of the steps, and said coldly, "It is also impossible to leave the Western Chu realm. Even if Emperor Zhou himself came, I would also answer this!"

He knew very well that it was impossible for Emperor Zhou to personally come to the West Chu to ask for a prince or a woman. Thus, he dared to speak in such a manner.

However, if the Zhou Emperor were to witness the astounding talent of Mu Qianxue, it would be a completely different story altogether. Thus, even if he completely offended Northern Zhou, he would absolutely not allow Mu Qianxue to take the first step!

Jiang Yue's expression turned ugly. "So does that mean that Chu Di won't agree to this?"

A cold chill appeared at the corner of Xiao Ruo Ao's mouth, "It's not that we don't want to agree, but that we are unable to." Without waiting for Jiang Yue to speak again, he had already asked Li Chang to deliver the letter of return, "Honorable envoy, please return!"

Seeing his resolute attitude, Jiang Yue secretly clenched his teeth and coldly said: "Since that's the case, can you let me meet Princess Xuanji and also let me go back and report to you?"

Xiao Ruo Ao said with a faint smile: "Mu Qianxue has always been a timid woman, and because of her frail body, she ? I'm afraid that your esteemed envoy will be disappointed. " As he said this, he said to Li Chang who was standing beside him, "Hurry up and send the envoy out."

"Yes." "En!" Li Chang answered and came in front of Jiang Yue. He raised his hand to signal Jiang Yue, "Honored guest, please!"

"I hope Emperor Chu will not regret his decision today!" With these words, Jiang Yue flicked his sleeves and left.

Looking at Jiang Yue's retreating back, Madame Cao coldly said, "I didn't expect Mu Linfeng to not only escape to the Northern Zhou, but also to tell Emperor Zhou to send someone. This Mu Clan is truly not simple!" As she spoke, she continued with a worried tone, "Your Majesty rejected the Zhou Emperor's request today. Will there be any trouble?"

Xiao Ruo arrogantly righted a white jade hairpin that was slightly tilted to the side, and spoke with a deep tone: "Although Northern Zhou is powerful, the Qi Kingdom and East Ling that are neighbors to him are not easy to deal with. Before you have full confidence in defeating them, Northern Zhou will not dare to act rashly. Furthermore, Mu Qianxue absolutely cannot fall into the hands of anyone other than us. You should be well aware of this fact. "

"Chenqie understands." With these words, Madame Cao's gaze shifted to the outside as if she was looking at a gentle spring. "Just now, His Majesty said that she can't be captured by anyone other than you. Could it be that even chenqie can't do so?"

Xiao Ruo Ao looked at her charming eyebrows, and said with a smile that was not a smile: "What do you want to say?"

"Chenqie thinks that Your Majesty will pass Mu Qianxue to chenqie for punishment." The pure gold pendant below the ears of the Cao family drew a cold flash in the air.

He knew that the Cao family always hated Mu Qianxue for seizing everything that should have belonged to her. Even if she had personally agreed, this resentment still wouldn't have been reduced in the slightest.

Suddenly, the first time he saw Mu Qianxue's appearance flashed through his mind without any forewarning. That was when he had met Mu Qianxue, who was standing beside the Southern Emperor, along with the noble princes and princes of the various empires, when he had been ordered by Minister Cao to propose to South Zhao.

Shocking the heavens!

This was the only thought in his mind at that moment; Lady Cao, who had always thought that childhood sweethearts were peerless beauties, but when he saw Mu Qianxue, he realized that the Cao family's beauty only existed in the mortal world; while Mu Qianxue's beauty was similar to that of a fairy from the heavens!

In accordance to the method that Cao Xiang had taught him, he had obtained the favor of Mu Qianxue step by step. When he finally obtained the return of the beauty, he had once hesitated, wondering if he should treat her like a chess piece as he had planned. Finally, his thirst for power and more than ten years of friendship with the Cao family overwhelmed this hesitation!

Mu Qianxue was the chess piece that helped him ascend to the throne, and was only a chess piece!

Madame Cao waited for a while, but didn't hear Xiao Ruo Ao's reply. Her eyes immediately became cold, "What, His Majesty is unwilling to part with it?"

Her words roused Xiao Ruo Ao from his deep thoughts. He suppressed his pity that was weak to the point where it was nearly undetectable, and shook his head: "Of course not. Since you like her, then I will give her to you."

Upon hearing these words, Madame Cao's anger turned into joy, "Many thanks, Your Majesty!" After saying these words, she immediately left Myriad Temple and quickly strode towards Yongde Palace. She couldn't wait to see Mu Qianxue wailing and begging for mercy in front of her. After enduring for four years, she could finally wash away her shame!

Madame Cao did not know that by the time she rushed over, another group of people had already silently appeared in the palace, and their destination was the Yongde Palace.