The eldest princess is a captive and the abstinent official is seductive

And the powerful minister beside her.

Mu Han glanced at Wen Jin, picked up the wine cup in front of him and sipped slowly. He had also heard about what had happened in the past few days.

After the princess returned to the imperial city, she made a big fuss. Not only did she break off the engagement with the Xiao family, she also imprisoned Xiao Jinghan, arrested the son of the Minister of Revenue and Hu Yushi, and then poisoned the emperor and the empress dowager, and took the Qilin Guard to forcefully break out of the imperial city.

Although there are a few things that can be summarized in a few words, none of them is something that ordinary people dare to do.

After the princess left, the chief minister devised a plan to seize Xiao Chongshan's military power, causing Yan Chen to lose his biggest support in an instant. He then made another plan to pretend to suppress the rebellion and directly took away 60,000 elite troops, so that he was able to escape from the imperial city and chased to the State of Chu without stopping. The hardship during this period was not worth mentioning, but it was enough to prove that he had deep feelings for the princess.

The assassination on the way back to Zhuque City from Chu State further showed how terrifying Wen Jin was and how powerful he was. It might not be a big deal to offend Wen Jin, but if he offended the princess, Wen Jin would probably kill her without a burial.

With such a person by her side, the princess's ascension to the throne would be smoother than ever. Wen Jin would eliminate anyone who stood in her way without mercy.

No matter what secular rules, moral ethics, or ancestral system, death is more shocking.

Mu Han actually knew very well that the vassal kings of every dynasty were actually dangerous. At the beginning of the founding of the country, they followed the king to conquer the world, and were given titles and military power to guard the border cities, which was awe-inspiring.

However, with this kind of glory, it is often accompanied by merits that surpass the master and the self-importance of the army.

After being out of the emperor's sight and passed down for one or two generations, it will inevitably cause the king's fear, forming a tug-of-war situation.

If the king wants to get rid of someone, he will always find an excuse. It's just a matter of time.

As vassal kings, they are not afraid of how powerful the person sitting on the throne is. The stronger the talent, the more tolerant they are. What they are afraid of is that the emperor will be incompetent and suspicious of this and that all day long, making the world restless and everyone in danger.

Mu Han drank the wine in silence.

Since the day he came to Zhuque City with Chu Yanling, he has actually disobeyed the order. If Yan Chen has a chance to turn the tables in the future, he must not let them go easily.

So they have no way out.

Thinking of this, Mu Han put down the wine cup and said solemnly: "We will not interfere with what the princess wants to do, nor will we hinder her. If the princess needs it, Qinglong Feng is willing to help her with its troops."

As soon as these words came out, they were immediately greeted with a few surprised or subtle eyes.

The surprised person was Ye Jinglan, who did not expect Mu Han to compromise so quickly, but this is a good thing.

Lu Ming's eyes were subtle. If his eyes could speak, he even wanted to ask Mu Han, have you figured it out yourself, or are you scared by Wen Jin?

If you are scared by Wen Jin, there is no need to be afraid... But this sentence doesn't seem to be appropriate. After all, Wen Jin threatened you for the princess.

Lu Ming drank the wine silently and simply didn't bother to pay attention.

Wen Jin looked calm, and seemed not surprised at all that Mu Han made such a decision, but he knew that Mu Han was not concerned about eradicating the root of the problem, but was just good at analyzing the situation.

Yan Chen was not a wise monarch, and anyone with eyes could see that a narrow-minded monarch would do whatever it took to get rid of all those who displeased him when he took the throne.

Mu Han was not a fool.

There was a moment of silence at the table, and Chu Yanling said, "If the princess needs anything, Baihu City is willing to help."

Wen Jin drank the tea without saying a word.

Several people at the table were drinking, but only one person was holding a teacup, drinking it calmly.

"I just said that I don't need any help from you." Yan Qing smiled faintly, "But please do your job well."

The dinner was quite pleasant, and both the host and the guest were happy.

After dinner, Mu Han and the others said goodbye one by one and followed Lu Ming, the host, back to Suzaku King City to continue discussing business.

In the princess's mansion, Wen Jin accompanied Yan Qing for a walk in the garden.

There was a breeze blowing at night, mixed with a comfortable fragrance.