After Wen Ruyu was driven out, Nangong Yu rubbed his temples with a headache. That brat, he still wanted to bribe Xiao Man with money, wasn't he afraid Xiao Man would kill him with money!
"Ruyu's point is also valid. Are you really not interested in the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty?" Ye Qing asked. Those were countless treasures. To say he was not tempted would be a lie.
"You want the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty too?" Nangong Yu asked.
"It's not that I want it, but if you get it, it will be like adding wings to a tiger for you."
Nangong Yu shook his head. "Qingti, who do you think leaked the news about the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty?"
Ye Qing thought carefully. "Could it be Feng Mo Ran?"
"Feng Mo Ran is a madman now, trying his best to perish with Xiao Man. When the matter of Xiao Man's former Qin bloodline was causing a stir, do you think he would release a bait like the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty to attract the attention of others?"
"Did Xiao Man release it?" Ye Qing was somewhat incredulous. If the news about the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty was released by Xiao Man, it was worth pondering.
Nangong Yu nodded slowly. "You know Xiao Man quite well. Do you think if there were really treasures of the former Qin Dynasty, she would give them up willingly?"
Ye Qing's expression was a little strange. Give them up willingly? Impossible! It would be good if Xiao Man didn't rob the treasury clean, how could she give up treasures she had obtained!
"So, this matter is false?"
"Whether it's true or false, no one can say for sure." Nangong Yu's expression was normal. "But I know that even if there were treasures of the former Qin Dynasty, they are gone."
"You mean, the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty are in Xiao Man's hands!" Ye Qing felt he had learned a shocking secret. Indeed, Xiao Man's business empire was the richest in the world. Xiao Man secretly maintained an army, which was a considerable expense. Moreover, she had to support the fallen people of the four kingdoms' trade routes, and the spy network she secretly established. Yet Xiao Man was never short of money!
"Whether the treasure is in her hands, I don't know, but I know that the current treasure is just a trap." Nangong Yu said slowly. Xiao Man might not have such great ambitions, but Du Gu Man was different. Du Gu Man, with her own abilities, had propelled Yun Qi to become the foremost of the four kingdoms back then, which was already somewhat incredible. Thinking about it carefully now, she probably found the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty at that time.
"Your Majesty, if the treasures of the former Qin Dynasty are in the Empress's hands, then you must weigh it carefully."
Nangong Yu looked at Ye Qing with a complex expression. "Qingti, you owe Xiao Man a life."
"I know. If she hadn't detoxified me, I would have gone to the underworld for tea."
"Not that." Nangong Yu shook his head. "To save you, it led to Wen Mohan's death."
Ye Qing's expression changed. Wen Mohan's death was still a mystery. With Xiao Man's abilities, no matter what poison it was, as long as the life脉 was sealed, and Xiao Man was given some time, she would definitely find a way to detoxify it, but she didn't. Wen Mohan still died.
"Why do you say that?"
"Yin Shuang Hua."
"The Yin Shuang Hua that was used to detoxify me?" Ye Qing immediately reacted.
"Yes, Feng Mo Ran had long distrusted Xiao Man, but he was unwilling to attack her directly, so he attacked the people around her. The Yin Shuang Hua was not just a test of Xiao Man. If Xiao Man had not used the Yin Shuang Hua to save you, everything would have been fine. Once Xiao Man chose to use the Yin Shuang Hua to save your life, Wen Mohan would have surely died." Nangong Yu said softly. "We harmed Wen Mohan, and we also caused his unborn child to lose his father."
"Is it a蛊 (gu)?"
"Yes, the蛊 (gu) poison in the Yin Shuang Hua is a twin蛊 (gu). Wen Mohan had the other蛊 (gu) on him."
Ye Qing fell into a long silence. He was very grateful to Xiao Man for saving him, but he didn't feel much. However, now that he heard that Wen Mohan died because she saved him, he couldn't remain indifferent.
"So, is this why you are backing down?"
"No." Nangong Yu shook his head decisively. "I am not backing down, but I cannot advance, because I cannot be her enemy, nor can I be her enemy."
"Are you going to hand over this world?" Ye Qing raised his voice and asked. For this world, Nangong Yu had schemed for many years, and how many times had he risked his life on the battlefield. Yet now, he was going to hand it over. Even if that person was Xiao Man, he was unwilling!
"Hand it over?" Nangong Yu smiled. "Qingti, 'hand it over' is not the right way to put it."
"Did I say something wrong? Are you going to give up this world for Xiao Man?"
"No." Nangong Yu said calmly. "I love her, but I love the empire more. I will not give up my goal for her, nor will I give up everything for her."
Ye Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief. He was afraid that Nangong Yu would impulsively give up everything for Xiao Man. In his opinion, no matter how much you love someone, giving up everything for that person is not worth it! Soudan Novel Network
"With these words from you, I am much relieved." Ye Qing breathed a sigh of relief. "As for the life I owe Wen Mohan... if he wants it back, I will give him this life."
Nangong Yu remained silent. Xiao Man had taken Yun Qi and would not make any moves in the short term. She would first merge Yun Qi with Lan Yue, breaking down the cultures and customs of the two countries, and blending them together to establish more unique rules. When everything was mature, Xiao Man would strike decisively.
"Qingti, what do you think is an excellent emperor?"
"Possessing the ability to establish a nation, as well as the wisdom to govern, associating with the virtuous, distancing oneself from the wicked, being decisive, having a farsighted vision, and being diligent in governance."
"Isn't this the basic ability an emperor should possess?"
Ye Qing stared at Nangong Yu with wide eyes. "Then what else do you want?"
"I am just wondering, if it were Xiao Man, how would she rule as a wise monarch?" Nangong Yu said softly. "And what kind of dream would she use to make Wen Mohan defy everything for her."
"You are jealous." Ye Qing said without hesitation. "Your Majesty, Wen Mohan is already gone. The living cannot be compared to the dead, because the dead are dead and will never make mistakes again. But the living are different. The living will constantly make mistakes, then correct them, and finally, no one knows what kind of person he truly is until his coffin is closed."
"Then what kind of person do you think Du Gu Man is?"
Ye Qing thought carefully, and after a moment, said slowly. "Talented in both civil and military affairs, a warrior woman, but in the end, she failed and met a tragic end in the harem. It is regrettable and lamentable. If only she could have been more ruthless, the world would be different."
"Yes, if only she had been more ruthless, the world would be different!"