Pampered Consort of the Fragrant Orchard

Han Mingze was right. In order for Changle to return, Feng Ming had to grow in power and its strength as a nation increased. Even if it was because bringing her back would cause a war, it was also necessary to properly defend Feng Ming, or else Changle would surely be tormented by guilt after returning.

Developing Feng Ming was also something she had resolved to do early on. However, she had originally thought these policies would be discussed through Du Yunhan, not expecting Han Mingze to directly summon her!

“During these years of fighting, although this Emperor has been in the palace, the harm and danger caused can still be felt.”

Hearing Han Mingze’s words, Du Xiaoli smiled, skeptical. In a sky-high position, only he knew whether his intentions were for the sake of the country’s people or for his own power.

No, perhaps even he himself didn’t know his true motivation.

“If Your Majesty wants to develop the country, he should find the ministers to discuss this, not this younger sister,” Du Xiaoli thought about it, and still decided to implement her ideas through Du Yunhan.

“Did you know, this Emperor once went to Guanghan Temple and met the head abbot there.” Han Mingze reminisced, “I once asked the abbot how I could strengthen Feng Ming. The head abbot told me this: "Past dangers, future powers, six years dormancy, a woman from the South, a dance determines heaven and earth.”

Du Xiaoli’s heart was flooded with shock, and she was unable to hide her surprise as she looked at Han Mingze.

She had heard of the Guanghan Temple and also knew of the head abbot there, who was rumored to seldom speak. But with his words taken as prophecies, he enjoyed a lofty position in this world.

“When this Emperor first asked you to go to the competition, I didn’t think about this matter from so many years ago. But back then, when I saw you at the Academy Competition, winning first place in the dance competition and preventing Feng Ming from opening its gates, I suddenly thought of the abbot's words," Han Mingze said. “Past dangers, future powers, six years dormancy, a woman from the South, a dance determines heaven and earth. You are the woman the abbot was speaking of, the woman who can strengthen Feng Ming.”

No wonder after the competition, he had conferred her a Princess. It turned out she and Du Yunhan both guessed wrong, and this was the real reason!

“Perhaps Your Majesty has gotten it wrong,” Du Xiaoli opposed.

“Do you yourself believe these words?” Han Mingze countered.

Okay, she herself didn’t really believe them.

“Six years ago, you saved Prince Ding, and without him, Feng Ming would have been conquered by now." Han Meze continued, "You came from the South, and shortly after arriving, you saved two princesses in a row, won first place in the dance competition, and time and time again saved the day in times of crisis. At only thirteen years of age, not only do you have preeminent medical skills, but you also own Sui Yuan Club and the Blizzard Pavilion, not to mention your notable martial arts skills. Why don’t you try asking, can the average thirteen-year-old woman be as powerful as you?"

Du Xiaoli hadn’t expected he actually knew she held a share of the Blizzard Pavilion. It seemed his abilities weren’t what they seemed on the surface.

Because she had retained the memories and abilities of her previous life, she had never felt she was particularly powerful. But now, hearing Han Mingze vocalize all this, it did seem like she was somewhat of an anomaly.

"Originally, when this Emperor discovered there would be such a woman, this Emperor was planning to include her in the harem. Who would expect that this Emperor would assign a marriage to you and Mingyi prior. And based on this Emperor’s understanding of you, this Emperor realized that you're the kind that can't be forced, and by forcing you into the harem, this Emperor might even lose Madam, and the army." Han Mingze said, "Instead of creating an enemy, it's better to follow your wishes."

“Your Majesty is wise.”

Fortunately this Han Mingze wasn’t a foolish ruler and didn’t try to imprison her in the palace. Otherwise, she would fight to death and ensure he wouldn’t have a good time!

Hearing Du Xiaoli’s words, Han Mingze smiled, and agreed, “This Emperor also thinks his decision was quite wise.”

It was just that, in his heart, he still felt somewhat uncomfortable!

“What a narcissist!” Du Xiaoli couldn’t help but mutter.

“This Emperor also knows, Wind Blowing Snow, the secret martial arts manual that everyone in the Jianghu world is searching for, is in your hands.” Han Mingze added, “This Emperor also knows the matter of Water Moon Paradise searching for you.”

How thorough! Du Xiaoli couldn’t help but exclaim with her mouth shut firmly, what else did this Emperor not know?

“As the Emperor, although I don’t hold complete power, this Emperor can still find information on people this Emperor pays attention to,” Han Mingze said. “This Jianghu world and the Imperial Court have never had many dealings. If you’re willing, you can have the right to take over this.

“Oh.” Du Xiaoli felt that this Han Mingze was the same as Du Yunhan, both of them were like foxes, and they would pretend to be pigs so they could eat the tiger!

“This Emperor has already made his position clear. Shouldn’t you make a stand too?” Han Mingze said.

“Okay, just think of this as being for Changle’s sake, I’ll help you,” Du Xiaoli acknowledged, “But there’s one principle I think it’s best for us to come to an agreement on.”

“Speak.” Hearing Du Xiaoli’s words of agreement, Han Mingze was in high spirits.

“Me, my father, and Xiaoyi-gege, we aren’t interested in your throne at all. I don’t want there to be a situation where after the rabbits are captured, the hounds are killed,” Du Xiaoli stated. “Your Majesty is also well aware of my personality. I would much rather live out my own comfortable days.”

And so, if in the end he planned to dispose of them and initiate a fight to death, she didn’t care. It would be on him to see whether he could bear to give up his regime!

References 1. — 狡兔死走狗烹; describes a situation where those who have contributed meritorious deeds (hounds who have caught rabbits) are killed/abandoned MoonWhisperer, skyrise's Thoughts

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