Chapter 324

"Do you really think the Emperor will believe you?"

"Will he release your Master because of this?"

Seeing this scene before her, the Empress finally understood.

This so-called becoming a handmaiden—was this an attempt to turn her into a hostage?

To use this to threaten the Emperor into releasing Huang Yaoshi?

Or even to use this to sow discord between the Illusory Music Workshop and the imperial court.

How could an ordinary person come up with such a vicious plan?

Moreover, even if one could think of it, they wouldn't have the strength to carry it out.

Xiao Mochen is simply a devil.

"Believe it or not, who cares?"

"I only know that from now on, you will follow me!"

Xiao Mochen patted the Empress on the buttocks, causing her face to flush red once again.

"What did you say?"

"Xiao Mochen subdued the Illusory Music Workshop? Then what about Li Maozhen?"

The Forbidden City.

Emperor Wenlong received the news brought by Cao Zhengchun, a trace of displeasure appearing between his brows.

Not only did the imperial court fail to achieve its goal by placing a bounty on Xiao Mochen,

but they were instead subdued by Xiao Mochen, who took the Illusory Music Workshop?

He absolutely could not believe this matter.

"It is rumored that Li Maozhen has defected to Xiao Mochen and become his handmaiden."

Cao Zhengchun replied.

"How is this possible!"

"Li Maozhen's temperament is extremely arrogant; how could she possibly become a handmaiden?"

"Even if it were to become Your Majesty's handmaiden, she would not be willing!"

Xiong Wu's voice was majestic.

He understood Li Maozhen; her temperament was extremely haughty.

Although she was a woman, she possessed a domineering dignity that did not lose to any man.

She would never easily submit to anyone.

Even back then, when the Emperor wanted to take her as a concubine, he was rejected.

How could she possibly become Xiao Mochen's handmaiden?

Wouldn't that mean Xiao Mochen is even more noble than the Emperor?

"Spies report that the Illusory Music Workshop did not lose a single soldier or officer."

"And the Empress did not even exchange blows with Xiao Mochen before becoming his handmaiden."

"Could it be that she had rebellious intentions long ago?"

Cao Zhengchun added fuel to the fire.

There were too many talented people around Emperor Wenlong.

Only by having fewer could he demonstrate his own value.

"Marquis Zhuge, what is your take on this matter?"

Emperor Wenlong looked toward Zhuge Wuwu.

"This is Xiao Mochen's declaration of war against the imperial court."

"I fear this is only the beginning."

"How about we release Huang Yaoshi?"

Zhuge Wuwu voiced his concerns.

What kind of person is the most terrifying?

Undoubtedly, it is the one who has nothing to lose.

The imperial court has already sent people to Taohuadao again, but even with the Yin-Yang School involved,

Taohuadao seems to have vanished into thin air.

It can no longer be found.

This undoubtedly left Xiao Mochen with no worries behind him.

Aside from Huang Yaoshi, the imperial court can no longer find any leverage against Xiao Mochen.

Yet Xiao Mochen can strike at the imperial court without any scruples.

This time it was the Illusory Music Workshop; next time, where will it be?

It would be better to release Huang Yaoshi and let everything return to peace.

"Marquis Zhuge, are you suggesting that our imperial court is afraid of a martial artist?"

Zhu Wushi sneered.

If we release Huang Yaoshi, what will happen to the face of the imperial court?

If word spreads to the Wu Lin, wouldn't it be a laughingstock?

"This is not fear, but for the sake of the Nine Provinces."

"It could also demonstrate Your Majesty's magnanimity, and we could even offer Xiao Mochen an official post."

Zhuge Wuwu proposed.

"But he has long since rejected the court's recruitment."

Zhu Wushi countered sharply.

Seeing his two great Marquises confronting each other over this,

Emperor Wenlong's face grew even gloomier.

"Now, I am asking how to deal with the Illusory Music Workshop and Li Maozhen."

Emperor Wenlong said.

However, everyone's opinions differed.

Some believed that betrayal should be met with death.

But others believed that perhaps the Empress was coerced and Xiao Mochen was sowing discord.

If the imperial court took action against the Illusory Music Workshop, I fear it would truly chill the Empress's heart,

and even chill the hearts of others serving the imperial court.

Xiao Mochen, this move is ruthless enough.

"Zhu Wushi, this matter is handed to your Protector Dragon Villa to handle!"

Finally, Emperor Wenlong made his decision.

Tongwen Hall.

Located in the northwest region.

Its master, titled the Holy Lord, is recruiting soldiers and buying horses.

It indeed has the momentum to unify the northwest.

But at this moment, inside Tongwen Hall,

the Holy Lord Li Siyuan showed a look of worry.

"Big Brother, I've seen you looking unhappy these past few days."

"Is there something troubling you?"

Li Sizhao couldn't help but ask.

His older brother is resourceful and serves as the master of Tongwen Hall.

Under his leadership over these years, Tongwen Hall has grown stronger day by day.

It has great momentum to unify the northwest.

If that day truly comes, he will surely be enfeoffed as a King, with a limitless future.

But these past few days, he has been constantly uneasy.