Chapter 141

Li Er was extremely proud.

In his lifetime, he was finally able to anger Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou once.

Awesome!

"Bang!"

Just then, the door suddenly opened.

Du Du Ruhui walked in anxiously: "Your Majesty, it is bad! The Crown Prince has rebelled and sealed off the Great Tang, now we cannot go back!"

"What did you say!?"

Li Er stood up straight, his entire face turning white.

"Hmph! What is wrong? Don't you believe it? Aren't you going to die on the spot?"

"Come! Perform dying on the spot for us mother and daughter to see, let us women gain some insight!"

"You dare to bring up such a childish trick, you should dare to do it, right?"

"No way! No way someone really doesn't dare to die on the spot?"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou snorted coldly, returning the original words to Li Er.

Her words were as sharp as a drawn sword, leaving Princess Changle dumbfounded.

Mom!

Mother actually has this side to her?

Li Er’s face turned white and then green, looking extremely ugly.

"This?"

Du Du Ruhui looked at Li Er and Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou, completely confused.

What is going on?

"Du Ruhui, what exactly is going on, speak clearly!"

"Also, there are many people here, don't call me Your Majesty, call me Old Li!"

Li Er finally realized the seriousness of the problem and said in a deep voice.

"Old... Old Li?"

Du Du Ruhui was already stunned.

The situation seems more complicated than imagined!

"Yo, Old Du, you are here too? Come, come taste the fine wine of the Great Qin, it is truly fragrant!"

Fang Fang Xuanling crawled up from somewhere, seemingly not yet sober, and was hooking shoulders with Du Du Ruhui with a cheeky smile.

"Hmph!"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou looked at the mess before her and sneered mockingly.

"This Emperor, the way you are ruling, can truly be called an Emperor through the ages!"

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Li Er’s face was gloomy, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Embarrassing!

After a long time.

The few finally returned to normal.

"What!? The Crown Prince has rebelled?"

Fang Fang Xuanling finally sobered up, unable to believe his ears.

Li Li Chengqian actually had the courage to rebel?

Who would dare to believe it?

"Yes, I don't dare to believe it either! But the facts are just so!"

Du Du Ruhui nodded and said.

One of his confidants risked his life to get this news out.

Otherwise, they would still be kept in the dark until now.

"No need to worry, even if that unfilial son has rebelled, we are not without a chance of winning. Cheng Cheng Yaojin has 200,000 troops in his hands and is rushing here day and night."

"With these 200,000 troops, plus my genius military ability, wouldn't suppressing the rebellion be as easy as turning over one’s hand?"

Li Er, having calmed down, had a bit of imperial bearing and said quite confidently.

"Your Majesty is right! As long as we have these 200,000 troops, plus Your Majesty’s prestige, suppressing the rebellion should not be that difficult." Du Du Ruhui nodded.

"Hehe! The 200,000 troops in your hands probably won't be able to come!"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou sneered.

"What do you mean?"

Li Er frowned and asked.

"Last night Li Xueyan told me that Cheng Cheng Yaojin’s 200,000 troops are blocked at the Great Tang border in the Hexi Corridor, and now they are unable to advance or retreat, unable to protect themselves. You should think of a way yourself. Princess Changle, let’s go, don't disturb their conspiracy, lest some people think we are spies sent by Qin Mu." Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou stood up and left the room with Princess Changle.

Leaving behind Li Er and the others who were completely confused.

"Your Majesty, what happened to the Empress?"

Du Du Ruhui's head was full of paste; he didn't know what happened at all.

Fang Fang Xuanling lowered his head, silent.

"From now on, there is no Empress in Great Tang. I have already divorced Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu."

Li Er looked calm, but was actually panicking inside.

Regret!

Extremely regretful!

Do I have a problem?

Seeking help from Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu! (Seeking subscriptions!)

After drinking two cups of alcohol, I didn't know who I was!

Guanyinbi!

If I apologize to you, will you choose to forgive me?

"What!?"

Fang Fang Xuanling and Du Du Ruhui shouted in unison.

Damn it!

Is His Majesty crazy?

At this critical moment, he actually divorced the Empress!

Was his brain kicked by a donkey?

"We'll talk about this later; let's talk about the urgent matters first."

Li Er was almost annoyed to death.

That unfilial son Li Li Chengqian actually dared to rebel!

Good!

Very good!

I want to see what ability you have?

"Your Majesty, the current situation is not optimistic. The Crown Prince is sitting in the capital, and the entire Great Tang is under his control. Moreover, the Crown Prince has been deeply rooted for many years, and many officials and nobles are attached to his command."

Du Du Ruhui frowned, analyzing the current situation.

Li Er and Fang Fang Xuanling listened with heavy expressions.

Not just not optimistic?

It's a life-and-death moment!

Now.

The 200,000-strong army led by Cheng Cheng Yaojin is blocked at the Great Tang border, unable to advance or retreat.

Li Er can't even return to Great Tang.

Orders cannot be issued, and generals cannot be stopped.

It's too passive.

If I go to the Great Tang border as an Emperor to call for the gates to be opened, that's simply looking for death! An Emperor without any power, even a common soldier could shoot him at will; I estimate Li Li Chengqian wishes Li Er would return alone.

In this way.

He could imitate the story of Li Li Yuan and stage another trick of the Retired Emperor ascending the throne.

After all, the Li family has always been good at this.

"This won't work, that won't work; am I just going to wait for death?" Li Er clenched his fists, veins bulging.

One wave after another.

My wife's business hasn't been resolved, and my son is playing with fire in the backyard.

Damn it, I'm stifled to death!

"Your Majesty, this humble minister has a plan; I don't know if it's feasible."

Fang Fang Xuanling, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.

"Oh? Speak quickly!"

Li Er's eyes lit up.

Fang Fang Xuanling is Great Tang's number one strategist and also Li Er's right-hand man.

If he has an idea, perhaps there is a turning point.

"Your Majesty, we still have to ask Qin Mu for help."

"He is the Great Qin monarch, powerful, and even during Great Tang's peak, we had no way to deal with him."

"If he can help us send troops to suppress the rebellion, this matter can naturally be solved easily."

Fang Fang Xuanling said.

"Ask Qin Mu for help!?" Li Er's face dropped, and he said gloomily: "He kidnapped my wife and daughter; it's already good that I haven't settled the score with him, and you want me to ask him for help?"

Embarrassing!

"Your Majesty, what time is it now? Don't worry about personal feelings and self-esteem."

"As the saying goes, as long as the green hills remain, there's no need to worry about firewood. If Your Majesty wants to settle the score with Qin Mu, you must at least wait until you are strong enough."

"Now we have less than a thousand soldiers and less than a hundred generals; we have no strength or qualifications to negotiate with Qin Mu on equal terms."

"The only way now is to put down our status and grievances and beg Qin Mu; perhaps he will consider helping us."

Fang Fang Xuanling was also helpless.

If there were any other way, he wouldn't look for this white-eyed wolf Qin Mu.

The price of asking for his help might be immeasurable.

But this is the only way now.

"Your Majesty, Old Fang is right. Qin Mu is our only hope!"

Du Du Ruhui decided immediately, thinking Fang Fang Xuanling's plan was feasible.

After thinking for a long time, Li Er finally gritted his teeth and nodded: "Alright! Since you both say so, let's do it."

"Your Majesty, this matter still needs the Empress to come forward and coordinate; only then will the chances be higher."

Fang Fang Xuanling said awkwardly.

He naturally knew that Li Er and Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu were fighting.

Divorce and mutual hatred.

Where is the deep affection they once had?

"What? You want me to lower my face and ask her for help? You really thought of that!"

Li Er's old face flushed, and he said insincerely.

He really wants to find Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu!

He divorced Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu in a muddled state before.

Regret!

"Your Majesty, a great man can bend and stretch! Besides, you and the Empress are just having a spat; how can you divorce just Wu Li Ke that?"

"After suppressing the rebellion, Your Majesty can personally apologize to the Empress and say a few nice words, and this matter will pass..."

Fang Fang Xuanling looked Wu Li Ke someone who had been through it.

He also has a tigress at home!

"In that case, alright!"

Li Er agreed "reluctantly."

Inside the room.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu was sewing clothes.

Every stitch was done with extreme care.

"Cough cough..."

An awkward cough sounded, and Li Er walked in from outside.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu looked up, and seeing it was Li Er, immediately dropped her face: "Isn't this the Great Tang Emperor? What wind blew you here?"

"Guanyinbi, we were husband and wife after all; do you really have the heart to see me die?"

Li Er endured his temper and said in a low voice.

"Princess Changle, come, look at the clothes I made for Qin Mu. To finish these clothes, I haven't slept for several nights."

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu didn't pay attention to Li Er at all, just carefully fiddling with the clothes in her hand.

"Ah?"

Princess Changle looked at Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu, then at Li Er, feeling speechless to the extreme.

You two are fighting, can you not drag me into it?

Li Er clenched his fists tightly, his whole body trembling.

Good for you, Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu!

Actually saying such shameless things in front of me!

I was right to do it!

If I didn't divorce you, 5.0 then wouldn't I never be able to lift my head again?

"Even if you don't look at my face, look at the face of the people. You were once the mother of a nation; do you have the heart to see the world plunged into misery?" Li Er desperately suppressed his temper, continuing to persuade her earnestly.

Sure enough.

The kind and benevolent Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu felt that what Li Er said made some sense, thought for a long time, and said: "This is the last time I will help you!"

"I am deeply grateful for your great kindness!"

Li Er bowed.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do?"

"I am now at a dead end; only by borrowing troops from Qin Mu can I have a chance to suppress the Crown Prince's rebellion. I hope you can coordinate and persuade Qin Mu as much as possible."

"Alright, I agree! Follow me!"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugu nodded and took Li Er to Qin Mu's room.

— Author's Notes —

.......Seeking flowers...0