bookrebus Chapter 330 Arabian Nights
Chapter 330 Arabian Nights
Thinking of this, Ji Wuge couldn't help but laugh out loud, saying, "My lord, I almost forgot, given Ajin's personality, she calls someone from eight lifetimes ago 'cousin of the Northern Emperor,' I wonder if that's why..."
He remembered that back in the capital, Sikong Jin had joked about whether his cousin, Emperor Bei, would like things like the "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" paintings. Now that he thought about it, it was quite amusing. Judging from Emperor Bei's attitude towards him back then, could it be that he actually gave those paintings to Emperor Bei? Otherwise, why would Emperor Bei have given him such a big favor back then?
But thinking about it, I always feel like there's something between the two of them...
"Have you ever seen Emperor Beizun so tolerant and easy to talk to? I have met him a few times, and he is not someone who befriends just anyone. Moreover, this person is unfathomable. Even when I talked to him, I was on tenterhooks. If Ajin really has some kind of relationship with him, then, judging from the current situation, I'm afraid everything will become complicated!"
Yukichi Ten pondered for a long time, a glimmer of light flashing in his mind, but it had already passed by before he could grasp it, and he felt that something was not right.
He narrowed his deep eyes and thought for a long time before suddenly looking at Ji Wuge and asking, "If you were the Northern Emperor, would you have so easily agreed to let my Great Yong pass through? You should know that it's not like the Great Zhou has only wanted to take over our Great Yong for a day or two. How could Ajin be so sure that the Northern Emperor would let him pass through? Moreover, if he did grant passage, we should have seen them by now. Why haven't we heard any trace of them yet? The scouts we sent out haven't found any clues either?"
Upon hearing Xing Qitian's words, Ji Wuge frowned, thought for a moment, and then asked, "Does Your Excellency think that Ajin might not be able to persuade the Northern Emperor? Or, does Your Excellency think that Ajin has some other plans..."
Before Ji Wuge could finish speaking, Xing Qitian slightly raised his hand to interrupt him. His expression was somewhat heavy, and a faint, unfathomable light flickered in his calm eyes. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly looked at Ji Wuge and lowered his voice, "Wuge, do you think Ajin might... borrow troops from the Great Zhou?"
Borrow troops from the Great Zhou?
How can it be!
Ji Wuge rejected this possibility almost immediately, for a very simple reason!
The unfathomable and cunning Emperor Beizun would never get involved in their war. A person like him would never take action unless it was extremely beneficial to him; he would only stand by and watch, and he might even take advantage of the chaos!
Now, if Xifeng Lie's iron cavalry were to break through Hangu Pass and march eastward to the gates of the Dayong Imperial City, watching the two dynasties fight to the death, they would most likely reap the benefits. Moreover, the reason why the Tiansheng Dynasty did not go all out to help them overcome this difficulty at Hangu Pass was not only to preserve its own strength, but also, more likely, to be wary of the Great Zhou.
Therefore, based on the above analysis, Ji Wuge felt that asking the Great Zhou to lend them troops was simply a pipe dream! It was absolutely impossible!
Seeing Ji Wuge's reaction, Xing Qitian's heart wavered somewhat. He sighed and said, "I know what you're thinking, and I also think it's unlikely. However, I've thought about it for a long time, and I can't think of any way that Ajin could come up with to resolve this crisis at Hangu Pass. This is the only possibility. Apart from this method, it seems I've already..."
"My lord, I think this is unlikely. Not to mention that the relationship between Great Zhou and my Great Yong has weakened considerably in recent years, even the Northern Emperor directly rejected my Great Yong's last attempt to form a marriage alliance with Great Zhou. This is no secret in the court; otherwise, the Emperor wouldn't have gone to such lengths to arrange a marriage with Tian Sheng. Now that Prince Lie has suffered a misfortune, coupled with the recent calamity at Hangu Pass, the alliance between the two dynasties is likely to weaken further. This is something Great Zhou would love to see. If he agrees to lend troops, what benefit would it bring to Great Zhou? The Great Zhou court probably wouldn't agree."
Ji Wuge admitted that he was also very tempted by the possibility that Xing Qitian mentioned, but he had to consider the facts!
That possibility was extremely slim, so he didn't dare to have too much hope, otherwise...
After listening and thinking for a long time, Yukichi Ten nodded. "I know, but it's not entirely hopeless. For some reason, I seem more willing to believe this idea, which is the only explanation for Ajin's unusual behavior."
At this point, a hint of worry suddenly appeared between Xing Qitian's brows, and his expression suddenly became somewhat strange, which puzzled Ji Wuge. After pondering for a moment, he said, "If this assumption is true, then, why do you think the Northern Emperor would give Ajin face? Moreover, what benefit would this bring him?"
When Ji Wuge asked this question, a gloomy light suddenly flashed in Xing Qitian's eyes, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't know how to say it. Ji Wuge had never seen him like that before.
"Sir, has something come to mind?"
Ji Wuge asked tentatively.
Xingqi Tian frowned slightly, his eyes filled with complicated emotions as he smoothed his slightly disheveled sleeves. After a moment of contemplation, he finally sighed and said softly, "When Ajin left last time, did she have some unpleasantness with Hua'er?"
As he said this, Xingqi Tian's deep gaze remained fixed on Ji Wuge's handsome face.
Upon hearing this, Ji Wuge was stunned. He remembered that Xing Fuhua had told him not to tell Xing Qitian about this, but now, how could the master...
"Don't think you can hide these things from me. I know exactly what Hua'er is thinking. Ajin doesn't necessarily like Hua'er that much. You can tell just by looking at his eyes. I'm a man too, so of course I know how men look at women. I'm afraid he... You're his brother, you should know something, right?"
Upon hearing Xing Qitian's words, Ji Wuge's expression immediately changed, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He quickly clasped his hands and explained, "My lord, you are overthinking it! Ajin has absolutely no ulterior motives towards Her Highness the Princess. Everyone can see his feelings for her. Moreover, the new year will soon be the third year. I believe that Ajin will definitely marry Her Highness the Princess in a grand ceremony. Please believe in Ajin's loyalty!"