Chapter 67

And the root of dismantling the aristocratic families lies in the production of brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, and books.

If we can obtain these technologies, in the future, it won't just be a small Jiannan Dao; perhaps all the empires on that world map will crawl at the feet of Great Tang!

The Xuanwu Gate Incident, the killing of brothers to seize the throne—all of it will be buried in the dust of history.

What people will remember is the glorious golden age created by myself!

Hmm!

Not bad, not bad!

It's a good deal!

Thinking of this, a smile finally appeared on Li Er's face, and he exhaled, saying: "Sigh! Since these days began, today is the happiest one. Since that's the case, then let's agree to these two conditions."

"Your Majesty is wise!" Fang Fang Xuanling was immediately energized and said joyfully: "Also, congratulations to the Empress and the Princess, they will be able to return to the capital soon!"

"No!"

"Your Majesty, I cannot leave!"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou shook her head and refused straightforwardly.

Li Er and Fang Fang Xuanling were both dumbfounded.

What!?

Not leaving?

What is going on?

"Hee hee hee!"

Princess Changle, gloating, laughed happily, her eyes curving into crescent moons.

She didn't want to go back even more than Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou!

Wouldn't she have to marry Empress Zhangsun Chong after going back?

Rather than marrying him, it's better to stay here!

There is food, drink, and fun!

"Guanyinbi, do you know what you are saying?"

Li Er's expression turned cold instantly.

As the Empress of Great Tang, she actually wants to stay in Qin Mu's palace?

If this were to spread, who knows how much gossip there would be.

"Your Majesty, there are still many things I have not figured out."

"For example, why Qin Mu said he was forced by Your Majesty and his brother with no way to escape, and that is why he rebelled against Great Tang."

"Listening to the meaning in his words, it seems there is a hidden difficulty."

"I want to stay and figure this matter out."

"Also, there are many secrets in this place. I think Your Majesty has already seen them."

"That shocking world map, the free medical clinics seen everywhere, and the secrets of the books, the secrets of the schools—these things must be figured out!"

"If one cannot investigate on the spot, how can one figure it out?"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou, unafraid of Li Er's increasingly ugly expression, said everything she wanted to say.

"Empress, you must think thrice!"

"This child is extraordinary, his wisdom is near-demonic; he is a monster rarely seen in hundreds of years!"

"Staying by his side is fraught with danger."

Fang Fang Xuanling said loyally.

He naturally understood Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou's meaning.

And this was indeed the best way!

If one wants to thoroughly understand Great Qin, the best way is to get close to the ruler of this empire.

And this person must be sharp, decisive, and resourceful.

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou was clearly the most suitable candidate.

Although the status of the mother of a nation was indeed a bit awkward.

But extraordinary people do extraordinary things!

If one could really uncover the secrets of producing brushes, ink, paper, inkstones, and books, it would have a huge impact on the national destiny of the entire Great Tang.

But Qin Mu's kid...

Is truly too far beyond ordinary people.

Dangerous!

Extremely dangerous!

"This child is not as bad as you imagine. As long as I treat him with sincerity and do him no harm, he will not do anything to me."

"And... I always feel that I have a special relationship with this child."

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou smiled faintly and said calmly.

"Wha... wha... what?"

"What special relationship?"

Li Er's eyes widened Wu Li Ke bells, and he was so nervous he couldn't even speak clearly.

Fang Fang Xuanling was also a bit awkward, not knowing if he should withdraw first.

"I vaguely feel in my heart that he is Wu Li Ke my own child."

"Your Majesty, actually, for a long time, I have had a very strange thought in my head."

"Do you think this child could be the son of that farm woman?"

Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou said earnestly.

"Nonsense, that is simply absurd!"

Hearing Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou's words, Li Er first breathed a sigh of relief, and then didn't take it to heart.

This thought is more than just outrageous!

It is simply outrageously boundless!

How could the son of a farm woman be so incredibly intelligent?

Are you joking!

"Regardless, I must figure out so many things!"

"I finally established a relationship of mutual trust with that child; I absolutely cannot let it fall short of success." Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou pursed her lips, having made up her mind.

Li Er opened his mouth, somewhat stunned, but in the end, he didn't say anything.

He knew Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou's temper too well.

This is a woman who will not stop until she reaches her goal.

Stubborn, persevering!

Don't look at Empress Zhangsun Zhangsun Wugou as usually gentle, elegant, and lenient with others.

But as long as it is something she has set her mind on, she won't turn back even if she hits a brick wall.

No one's persuasion is useful!

Without this ability, how could she have tamed Li Er, this fierce tiger?

"Father, just agree to Mother!"

"Actually, Brother-in-law is quite good to us; it's not as bad as you imagine."

"We are also quite happy here, and we have Sister Li Xueyan to keep us company!"

Seeing that the situation had reached a stalemate, the clever Princess Changle hurriedly grabbed Li Er's arm and said coaxingly.

"Brother-in-law?"

"You girl, you call him quite affectionately!"

Being teased by Princess Changle Wu Li Ke this, Li Er couldn't hold it together and smiled helplessly.

No choice!

Who let this be his most precious daughter?

"Of course! No matter what, our Great Tang and Great Qin can be considered to have formed a marriage alliance."

"Everyone is family; Father, just pretend we are here visiting relatives, wouldn't that be fine?"

Princess Changle continued to persuade.

Must say.

This little girl indeed has some extraordinary abilities.

In just a few words, she straightened out the complex relationship between Great Qin and Great Tang.

Li Er also realized this only now.

That's right!

I even arranged a marriage alliance with this brat!

Thinking of this, a fire of rage rose in Li Er's heart.

From beginning to end, he had been played for a fool.

But all words boil down to one sentence.

The rice is already cooked; it's too late to regret it!

Forget it, forget it!

Let it be!