Chapter 113

Rest assured!

Our Empress Zhangsun family will surely be glorious for generations; even imperial power cannot constrain us.

Give me a little more time!

"Qian’er, take care of your uncle. Mother is leaving..."

After finishing her last words, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou left the small courtyard in a lonely state.

Along the way.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou felt as if she had lost her soul.

It had been at least several months since she was abducted by Qin Mu in Changancheng.

In all this time, her most beloved son hadn't even sent a single greeting!

Pitiful!

Truly pitiful!

Is there a more pitiful mother in the world than me?

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou couldn't help but give a bitter smile.

Since meeting Qin Mu, her world seemed to have completely changed!

Her husband was no longer Wu Li Ke a husband, her brother no longer Wu Li Ke a brother, and her son no longer Wu Li Ke a son.

And all of this was caused by Qin Mu.

But could she blame him?

No!

Blame only her brother for being too arrogant, the Emperor for being too yielding, and the noble families for being too greedy!

They were all the culprits!

But why must I be the one to bear all of this?

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou closed her eyes, and two lines of tears flowed down silently.

She had done nothing wrong, she had always acted as the mother of the nation, so why must she bear all the pain?

Is this the price of being the mother of the nation?

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou suddenly felt very tired and didn't want to care anymore.

Let it be!

In the private room of the luxury inn, Qin Mu was resting with his eyes closed.

Wei Wei Zhongxian walked in quietly from outside and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Great Tang imperial court has sent someone, and they are waiting below for your audience."

"People from the Great Tang imperial court?"

Qin Mu slowly opened his eyes, a glint of doubt flashing in them.

Were Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji and his son not sent by the Great Tang imperial court?

They had assumed Li Er had sent Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji as the trade envoy for Great Tang to handle the Jiannan Dao trade affairs.

But looking at it this way, it seemed the situation here was even more complex than he had imagined.

"Indeed, the person who came is the Emperor’s old acquaintance, Fang Fang Xuanling."

Wei Wei Zhongxian nodded.

"Oh?"

"It seems the Great Tang Emperor knows me quite well, knowing that I am familiar with Fang Fang Xuanling."

"Let him in!"

Qin Mu nodded.

"As you command!"

After acknowledging, Wei Wei Zhongxian withdrew.

In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

The door opened once again.

Fang Fang Xuanling walked in from outside.

"Hahaha!"

"It has been several months, and Your Majesty’s demeanor remains as impressive as ever!"

Fang Fang Xuanling bowed and greeted Qin Mu quite familiarly.

Setting aside their different political views and positions.

Fang Fang Xuanling still greatly admired this young man, Qin Mu, and had long regarded him as a friend across generations.

"Prime Minister Fang, I didn't expect us to meet again so soon."

Qin Mu also smiled and nodded.

He also had a favorable impression of Fang Fang Xuanling.

This was a loyal man, possessing great wisdom and talent.

"Sigh!"

"I had no choice but to come! Searching through all of Great Tang, I am the only one who understands the situation between Jiannan Dao and Great Qin."

"The Emperor sent me here to make things more convenient for both our nations."

Fang Fang Xuanling waved his hand and said with a beaming smile.

Chapter 116: Fang Fang Xuanling, who was scammed into vomiting blood; you brat are a profiteer! (Please subscribe!)

"Since it is Prime Minister Fang who has come in person, I can rest assured."

"If your Great Tang Emperor had sent someone Wu Li Ke Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, then I would have to carefully consider the trade between Great Qin and you."

Qin Mu said with a meaningful smile.

"What does Your Majesty mean? Have the Crown Prince and the Duke of Zhao already arrived?"

Fang Fang Xuanling asked with great surprise.

He hadn't expected this!

That the Duke of Zhao and his party would arrive so quickly.

"Not only have they arrived, but the Duke of Zhao’s heir, Empress Zhangsun Chong, has also caused quite a scene in Jiannan Dao."

A cold smile appeared on the corner of Qin Mu’s mouth.

Seeing his smile, Fang Fang Xuanling felt a chill in his heart.

Oh no!

Empress Zhangsun Chong, oh Empress Zhangsun Chong!

Have you gone mad?

You dared to cause a scene in Jiannan Dao?

Do you know what kind of person Qin Mu is?

He kills without blinking!

Fang Fang Xuanling stood up with a start, his expression extremely grave as he said:

"Your Majesty, Empress Zhangsun Chong has been pampered since childhood, and his temper is a bit large. Coupled with the Top Graduate position bestowed by the Emperor, which made him famous throughout Great Tang, he is naturally a bit arrogant. Please, Your Majesty, do not take offense!"

Fang Fang Xuanling’s biggest worry was that if Empress Zhangsun Chong offended Qin Mu, wouldn't the book trade this time be all for nothing?

No!

Absolutely not!

The books traded from Great Qin this time would directly affect the Emperor’s reforms for the next ten years!

No mistakes could be made under any circumstances.

"Of course!"

"I have always been magnanimous and never hold grudges against others; I assume Prime Minister Fang understands my character to some extent, right?"

Qin Mu nodded with a smile, as if nothing had happened.

He did not intend to tell Fang Fang Xuanling the news that Empress Zhangsun Chong was already dead.

Let it be a surprise!

When he finds out, it will depend on Fang Fang Xuanling’s own fortune.

Hearing Qin Mu’s words, Fang Fang Xuanling’s mouth twitched.

A toothache!

Toothache!