Chapter 13

"Oh?"

"A prime minister-level figure? Who is it?"

Gar Tongtsen’s words immediately piqued Qin Mu’s interest.

There were many prime minister-level figures in the Great Tang, and the representative among them was, of course, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji.

Qin Mu naturally hoped that it was Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji who had been sent to Tubo.

If that were the case, it would be truly interesting!

"Reporting to the Great King, it is him!"

Gar Tongtsen strode to Fang Fang Xuanling, pointed at him, and said: "Great King, this person is named Fang Fang Xuanling, one of the most famous prime ministers in the Great Tang court, known for his strategy, and also the confidant most relied upon by the current Great Tang Emperor."

I thank you so much for introducing me so clearly!

Fang Fang Xuanling closed his eyes, countless curses running through his heart.

He had seen teammates who sabotaged others!

But he had never seen one who sabotaged so thoroughly!

This wasn't just sabotaging; this was selling him out!

This old man must have had eight lifetimes of bad luck to come on this mission to your Tubo!

"Fang Fang Xuanling?"

Qin Mu looked calmly at Fang Fang Xuanling, who refused to lift his head, his eyes Wu Li Ke a lake without ripples.

A plan also slowly formed in his mind.

"Correct, it is him!"

Gar Tongtsen nodded hurriedly.

Forget it!

It seems there is no escaping this!

Fang Fang Xuanling felt his heart die, slowly lifting his head to look directly at Qin Mu.

But just this one look made Fang Fang Xuanling even more startled.

Too similar!

It was truly too similar!

Those eyebrows, that expression—they were too much Wu Li Ke the Emperor and the Empress.

What on earth was going on?

"Prime Minister Fang has great courage! Looking directly at me without fear; you are worthy of being a Great Tang Prime Minister,"

"much better than that old fox Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, who has a title but no substance."

Qin Mu thought Fang Fang Xuanling was looking directly at him because he wasn't afraid.

"How so?"

"Has the Great King met the Duke of Zhao?"

Qin Mu’s words made Fang Fang Xuanling even more astonished, his whole head buzzing.

What on earth was going on?

"Met him? It’s a blood feud!"

"Why is Prime Minister Fang so surprised? Did that old fox Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji not tell you how his useless son Empress Zhangsun Chong got his Top Graduate position?" Qin Mu glanced coldly at Fang Fang Xuanling.

According to his understanding of history, Fang and Du were close to Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji, as if they were wearing the same pair of pants.

Had Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji not discussed such a secret matter with Fang Fang Xuanling?

Qin Mu naturally didn't believe it!

"This..."

Fang Fang Xuanling felt cold all over, feeling Wu Li Ke a naive fool who knew nothing.

However, through Qin Mu’s words, he could guess the general idea.

What kind of person was Empress Zhangsun Chong?

A playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, and play!

How could he have written that world-shaking masterpiece?

Fang Fang Xuanling had also had this doubt at the time.

But because of his relationship with Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji and the decree personally announced by the Emperor, he had never voiced this doubt.

Hearing Qin Mu’s words today, Fang Fang Xuanling finally understood.

It turned out there was a huge conspiracy in the middle!

"It seems you don't know, then you don't need to know. The more you know about many things, the more dangerous it becomes." Seeing Fang Fang Xuanling’s astonished expression, Qin Mu already understood.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji had not told Fang Fang Xuanling about this matter.

But this was also normal!

After all, this was a shameful matter, and an extremely confidential one at that.

The fewer people who knew, the better.

Especially an old fox Wu Li Ke Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wuji—how could he want others to know his leverage?

Even if it was Fang Fang Xuanling!

"Great King, you are..."

Fang Fang Xuanling was very surprised.

He heard another layer of meaning in Qin Mu’s words.

Cherishing talent!

Qin Mu didn't seem to want to kill him; not only that, he seemed to appreciate him quite a bit.

"Prime Minister Fang, I cherish your talent and want you to serve under my command; what do you think?" Qin Mu asked in a calm tone.

Damn it!

This kid is addicted to poaching!

Fang Fang Xuanling’s heart moved, but he admired Qin Mu even more.

This child is so young, yet has such breadth of mind and spirit; he is truly remarkable!

Even the Emperor back then probably couldn't compare to him.

"This sinful minister thanks the Great King for his appreciation."

"It’s just... as the saying goes, those with different paths do not conspire together. Although the Great King and this sinful minister share the same roots, the Great King has long since rebelled against the Great Tang, and even if this sinful minister were to die, he would not dare to be disloyal to the Great Tang."

Fang Fang Xuanling lowered his head, rejecting Qin Mu’s invitation.

Tubo and the Great Tang were originally two different countries.

Fang Fang Xuanling was a loyal man his whole life; there was no way he would betray his country and defect to the enemy.

Fang Fang Xuanling’s refusal made the atmosphere in the hall suddenly tense.

Even the Tubo nobles prostrate on the ground trembled.

It’s over!

This weak scholar actually had such great courage to openly refuse the new King of Tubo?

The youth on the throne before them was not someone to be trifled with!

He killed without blinking!

Fang Fang Xuanling looked stern, having long since prepared to die.

"Hahaha, well said!"

Unexpectedly, Qin Mu suddenly laughed heartily, seemingly not minding Fang Fang Xuanling’s refusal.

"Prime Minister Fang is indeed a pillar of talent; since that is the case, I will not force you."

"However, Prime Minister Fang, let me tell you one thing. Perhaps before long, there will no longer be a distinction between here and the Great Tang; all will become the territory of the Great Qin!" Qin Mu’s voice sounded faintly, but it was Wu Li Ke a thunderclap in Fang Fang Xuanling’s mind.