After I captured the wrong male lead, I broke off the engagement and married the villain

After Nangong Yuan met Ding Ran, the other party finally relented.

The negotiations have been slow to make progress. The current officials in the Ministry of Rites are spineless, so they have not been able to succeed.

But Ding Ran is now anxious to go back.

The internal struggle in the Paracel Islands has always been a life-and-death struggle. The longer he stays outside, the greater the probability that his forces will be eliminated.

So after telling him the news, Nangong Yuan turned around and went to see the emperor.

"Dingan, you are here."

She knelt down and saluted: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty be well and safe."

"Get up."

The emperor looked in good spirits today and asked her to sit aside.

"I heard that you went to meet the Xisha envoy a few days ago?"

"A bunch of defeated generals who are still unwilling to agree to negotiate. I just can't stand it, so I'm just teaching them a lesson."

The emperor nodded and said, "Well done. It's not a good idea for them to drag it out. The officials of the Ministry of Rites are too cowardly. I'm thinking about changing someone else to handle this matter."

Hearing this, Nangong Yuan raised her eyebrows and said, "Isn't His Royal Highness Prince Li here? I think His Royal Highness has integrity and will definitely not let the interests of Dajing suffer."

Her words seemed to be praising King Li, but in fact, this matter was not a big deal.

The emperor was willing to drag it out because he wanted it enough.

With such huge benefits before him, even he would keep his composure and wait for the final result.

But Prince Li is different. He was sent to negotiate, and on the surface he seemed to be valued, but if he could not meet the requirements of His Majesty, then it would be a thankless task.

Besides, Nangong Yuan was still waiting for the two of them to fall out, so she said this on purpose.

The emperor thought about it and felt that he had neglected Prince Li for too long, so he might as well give him a chance.

"Prince Li, you have been in the court for a long time, but you have not made any progress. Is you qualified for the job?"

Nangong Yuan smiled and said, "I think he is tougher than the old minister of the Ministry of Rites. We can't be soft in the negotiations now."

"That makes sense. Let Prince Li handle this matter. I hope he won't let me down."

Seeing this, Nangong Yuan cupped his hands and said, "I'm sure King Li will do his best."

"By the way, Ding'an, what do you think about this matter?"

Nangong Yuan sat aside, silent for a moment, and said: "In my opinion, it would be beneficial to end the negotiations as soon as possible."

"Oh?"

"The internal situation of the Xisha royal family is not peaceful. Ding Ran's control of the government has been criticized. The Xisha emperor is now constrained and has a lot of grievances. But this is a good thing for us."

The emperor paused and said, "You mean, let them fight each other?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the reason why we Dajing was able to defeat Xisha is because we are united. Your Majesty is concerned about the country of Dajing, and the people also want to drive Xisha out, but they are different."

The reason for the failure in the Paracel Islands campaign was the rift between the generals.

Dalu is from Ding Ran's faction, but the remaining generals are the emperor's men.

So when the fight broke out, orders were not enforced and no one was willing to submit.

If he could win even in this way, then Dajing would have no choice but to curse his bad luck and admit defeat.

"That's right. Ding Ran has a lot of say in Xisha. He must be very anxious because he got tripped up."

Nangong Yuan nodded and said, "A few days ago, news came from the border that they had replaced their generals. Now it seems that the struggle within Xisha is getting more intense."

"It seems that they are indeed not peaceful."

Nangong Yuan said: "Yes, in my opinion, since Ding Ran is trapped here, we might as well send him away as soon as possible. Xisha is in internal chaos, and the more intense the fighting, the safer it will be for us in Dajing. They will not be able to spare any hands to deal with us, and the internal struggle will be enough to exhaust them."

This is the general trend.

The reason why Dajing can maintain superficial stability and unity is because the emperor is still here.

Although he was not a wise ruler, at least he was not confused about many things.

So although there were some weaklings among the court officials, they did not suffer a complete defeat.

This dynasty has a lot of backbone and is able to hold up this seemingly precarious country.

If Ding Ran loses the initiative in this internal strife in the Paracel Islands, the Paracel Islands will most likely be unified.

By then... Dajing, as an enemy country, will most likely be their target.

Now that the border has finally been peaceful, Nangong Yuan is also being fought again.

Even Your Majesty would not want the war to escalate.

So he nodded: "What you said makes sense, but Ding Ran disagrees, what should I do?"

"Then let's give him some benefits and take a tougher stance. With the situation in the Paracel Islands, he will compromise sooner or later."

Nangong Yuan, standing nearby, saw it clearly. If she were Ding Ran, she would have left immediately and would not have wasted time in Dajing.

By that time his personnel will be replaced, and he will have no advantage in dealing with the Emperor of the Paracel Islands.

"That's right. When the time comes for the negotiation, you can come with us. We must take him down no matter what."

Nangong Yuan nodded and agreed: "Your Majesty, rest assured, no matter what, I will do my best."

"You are very good. If you hadn't been in Kyoto these days, Ding Ran wouldn't have been so quiet."

The Xisha people are not gentle guys. The reason they were so well behaved and didn't cause any trouble this time was because Nangong Yuan was watching them closely.

Otherwise... who knows what kind of trouble will come out.

"Your Majesty was far-sighted and asked me to escort the envoy to the capital. Now it seems that this is indeed a good thing."

Nangong Yuan flattered the emperor without blinking an eye, and the emperor was very happy. He pulled her aside and talked to her for a while.

"Not bad, not bad. How is the border now?"

"Lin Yun is watching. After the training ground is built, we will have the initiative. Even if the worst happens, it will be enough to resist the invasion."

She accomplished so much in just half a year that even the emperor was surprised.

"Thank you."

"It is all my responsibility. My father was concerned about Hongzhou when he was alive. He was worried that the people would be displaced and killed by foreign enemies. I don't want to see this happen now."

The emperor was somewhat moved, and sighed, "Your father was a loyal and capable general, but unfortunately... Fortunately, there are people who have inherited his legacy. You and your brother are both outstanding people."

Nangong Yuan said: "My family has taught children martial arts since they were young. I am just glad that my skills can be put to good use."

If you have learned so many things but are completely unable to protect the people you want to protect and are unable to take revenge, then what is the point of learning all these things.

"Yes, it's good to have this intention. I am optimistic about you."

The emperor said something to her before Nangong Yuan got up and left.

She played the victim and acted loyal, and finally achieved her goal.

King Li went to negotiate with the Paracel Islands, so he couldn't do anything secretly now.

Otherwise, if the emperor found out, he would be in big trouble.