"I'm looking for you because of the Empress's matter. Don't you know yet?"
Li Xinyue said with a worried expression, "The Empress has gone too far this time. She's disregarding everything for the sake of longevity."
Hearing this, Chu Chen also felt a headache.
"Your Highness Princess, the Empress might be in danger this time when she goes to the Wei Kingdom."
Chu Chen thought for a moment and decided to remind the princess.
Whether the princess and the Empress believed him or not, he had to do his duty.
Otherwise, even if he were with the princess in the future, he might not find peace in his heart.
Princess Xinyue's eyes widened upon hearing this.
"Chu Chen, do you know something? Can you tell me?"
Chu Chen was stunned for a moment, hesitating about how to explain.
Princess Xinyue immediately became a little angry, "Chu Chen, this is not the time. If you really know something, tell me."
"You must understand that the kinship between the Empress and her sisters is very important to me."
"If the Empress is in any danger, it would be like the sky falling for me."
Chu Chen sighed upon hearing this.
"Your Highness Princess, I actually have a premonition that His Majesty will face great misfortune this time when she goes to the Wei Kingdom."
Xinyue was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and shook her head.
"Chu Chen, you're not going to tell me that what you know is just a premonition, are you?"
Chu Chen thought for a moment and said, "Of course not. This is all I can say, Your Highness."
"Moreover, I can be sure that things will develop in this direction."
"As for whether Your Highness believes it, that is not something I can decide."
Li Xinyue's heart began to flutter.
If things truly developed as Chu Chen predicted, the Empress might indeed be in grave danger.
How dare the people of the Wei Kingdom plot against the Empress?
But she couldn't help but feel it was unlikely.
"Chu Chen, I believe you. But how dare the people of Wei Kingdom attack the Empress? Aren't they afraid of retaliation from the Yunyue Kingdom?"
Chu Chen shook his head with firm conviction, "Your Highness, that is a matter for the Wei people."
"Besides, our Yunyue Kingdom is not as safe as you think. The world is in turmoil now, otherwise, the Wei Kingdom wouldn't have such ambitions."
Li Xinyue looked unconvinced, "Are you saying that those people want to deal with us?"
Chu Chen nodded, saying with some helplessness, "Yes, Princess. It seems that our previous friction with the Chen Kingdom and the suppression of the rebellion have attracted attention. The various kingdoms want to test our strength."
Chu Chen thought for a moment and said, "Princess, we must not only persuade His Majesty not to go to the Wei Kingdom but also prepare for battle, especially against the Zhao and Wei Kingdoms."
Li Xinyue asked doubtfully, "Isn't the Zhao Kingdom in a standoff with the Yan Kingdom? Would they dare to attack us?"
Chu Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Your Highness Princess, although the Zhao Kingdom is fighting the Yan Kingdom, their strength is still greater than that of the Yan Kingdom. If they gain an advantage in their battle with Yan, they won't refuse to take a bite out of our Yunyue Kingdom."
"Moreover, there is the Wei Kingdom. If the Wei Kingdom truly harbors malicious intentions, they will attack us regardless of whether His Majesty is in danger."
Li Xinyue felt as if the Yunyue Kingdom was doomed. She quickly said,
"If that's the case, then Chu Chen, let's hurry and persuade the Empress not to go to the Wei Kingdom. Let's go now."
Saying that, Li Xinyue pulled Chu Chen and was about to leave the Prime Minister's mansion.
The old God of War nearby quickly followed.
"This old minister greets Your Highness Princess."
Li Xinyue nodded slightly at Huo Qing, then pulled Chu Chen into the carriage.
The three of them quickly arrived at the palace and met the Empress.
"Xinyue, what's wrong? What brings you to see me?"
The Empress looked well and seemed to be in a good mood.
She seemed to be already imagining the beautiful scene of obtaining the elixir of immortality and living forever.
Li Xinyue said anxiously, "Mother Empress, I have urgent matters. Please revoke your decree."
The Empress's smiling expression immediately changed upon hearing this.
"Xinyue, is this why you've come to see me?"
Li Xinyue nodded and looked at Chu Chen beside her, "Mother Empress, Chu Chen says that the Wei and Zhao Kingdoms are likely to make a move this time. If Your Majesty leaves like this, it could be detrimental to the country."
The Empress glanced at Chu Chen, seemingly unconcerned by Li Xinyue's words.
What detrimental to the country? She no longer cared. As long as she could achieve immortality, what did it matter if the entire country was lost?
As for her daughters, they were not particularly important in the Empress's eyes.
"Xinyue, you don't need to worry about this. I know what I'm doing."
"Even if I go to the Wei Kingdom, with Chu Chen in charge of domestic affairs and your assistance, there will be no problems."
The Empress said with a smile, "When I return from the Wei Kingdom, I will probably be arranging your wedding."
"Xinyue, are you ready? Chu Chen is a pillar of the nation, and being with you does not tarnish your status."
At this moment, the Empress no longer regarded Chu Chen as a threat.
Her mind was solely focused on seeking immortality, believing that her cultivation had reached a level far beyond that of mortals like Chu Chen.
Li Xinyue's pretty face turned red upon hearing this. Although her marriage to Chu Chen was a foregone conclusion, she still cared about the matter since it hadn't happened yet.
"Mother Empress, I don't want to marry him! I want to stay by your side forever. Can't you not go to the Wei Kingdom?"
Li Xinyue said almost pleadingly.
The Empress shook her head with a wry smile and looked at Chu Chen in the distance, "Chu Chen, Xinyue is refusing to marry you. Why don't you hurry and persuade her?"
Chu Chen was stunned, not knowing what to do.
"Your Majesty, actually, I believe the Princess's concerns are very necessary. Your Majesty's trip to the Wei Kingdom should be approached with caution."
The Empress's eyes immediately became sharp, "What? You also think that my trip to the Wei Kingdom is inappropriate?"
Chu Chen hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Your Majesty, I do think so."
"Firstly, whether the Wei Kingdom truly possesses immortal elixirs and realms is still unknown. Even if they do, they certainly won't give us benefits for free."
"Secondly, the reason they invited Your Majesty, besides seeking Your Majesty's strength, is another possibility: they intend to harm Your Majesty, deliberately luring you into a trap."
"If Your Majesty's safety is compromised, I am terrified. At that time, the Yunyue Kingdom will surely be in turmoil and could even be annihilated by several kingdoms!"
Chu Chen tried his best to exaggerate the situation, hoping to make the Empress take it seriously.