Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 333 Divide

Although Wei Tianxuan wasn't there for the money, he couldn't stand Yuan Cuo's petty attitude.

He's a nobleman, and possibly even a descendant of Prince Chun. Why is he still talking about money? It's beneath him!

Besides, in this capital city, who is richer than the Liu family?

"With the Chu and Qi kingdoms at war, His Majesty fears that the Mongol kingdom might take advantage of the situation to invade. He intends to send an envoy to talk with the Mongol kingdom to see if they can provide any assistance..."

"After much thought, I still have to ask Madam Liu to intervene."

Who doesn't know that Yuwen Chan's relationship with the Liu family is unusual? There's no need to send outsiders to run into trouble; Liu Yuechu is the most suitable person to step in.

Liu Yuechu asked, "Why should I step forward? In what capacity should I step forward?"

Previously, she would have readily agreed to compromise for the sake of the Liu family, since the Liu family longed for a peaceful and stable life.

But now?

Whether it's the Liu family or the Yuan family, they are merely tools in the hands of Emperor Qi Xiao and Prince Chun.

Use it when you want, throw it away when you don't? Even the fact that Emperor Qi Xiao made Yuan Cuo acknowledge Prince Chun for the sake of the western fiefdom made Liu Yuechu feel disgusted no matter how she thought about it.

"You are the Viscountess Yongyi, and also the wife of the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies!" Wei Tianxuan had already prepared his words and immediately said, "There's no need for you to move; you only need to make a sound. The Deputy Envoy of the Mongol Kingdom is still stationed in the capital..."

"So, when the scandal couldn't be hidden, they resorted to a policy of appeasement?" Liu Yuechu blurted out.

Wei Tianxuan pursed his lips; how could he dare to respond to that?

In fact, when Emperor Qi Xiao indirectly asked him to go to the Liu family to talk, he was thinking the same thing—it would be humiliating.

"After all, it involves the safety of the Great Qi. I heard that the Chu Kingdom has already contacted the Yan Kingdom, and they have even discussed how to divide the conquered territories." Wei Tianxuan was quite helpless. He really believed that this incident was due to His Majesty's eagerness for quick success and instant benefits.

Everyone hopes that Daqi will no longer be bullied, but this is not something that can be accomplished overnight, and it is even more inappropriate to openly reveal that a mineral vein has been found.

The court officials dared not say it to his face, after all, Emperor Qi Xiao was already extremely agitated at this time, but who didn't mutter a few words in private? It was feared that this time, it would not be as easy to make peace as before.

Liu Yuechu was somewhat surprised.

The states of Chu and Yan were indeed somewhat insulting.

This is about dividing up a country's territory, not dividing two cabbages.

"Is Your Majesty afraid that they will join forces with the Mongol Kingdom to directly invade the interior of the Great Qi Kingdom, or even divide the Great Qi Kingdom up?" Yuan Cuo's expression also became more serious, and he discussed the matter very solemnly.

“His Majesty does indeed have this concern, and this matter is quite bizarre. Perhaps someone deliberately leaked the information… The Dali Temple is also investigating desperately to see who infiltrated the Chu Kingdom about the mine.” Wei Tianxuan immediately reassured the couple. “But His Majesty has not suspected Lord Yuan, after all, you are a meritorious official of the Great Qi.”

If Yuan Cuo wanted to reveal the mine's existence to the State of Chu, he wouldn't need to return to the capital, and Liu Yuechu wouldn't raise funds for Huaizhou. His Majesty would suspect no one but them.

Liu Yuechu could naturally see through Wei Tianxuan's hidden meaning.

She felt that Lord Wei had overestimated Emperor Qi Xiao's magnanimity.

"I will contact the Mongol Kingdom, but what are His Majesty's bargaining chips? Diplomatic relations between two countries are subject to negotiation. His Majesty shouldn't expect Yuwen Chan to give up such a lucrative opportunity just because of the Liu family!"

Liu Yuechu made it clear from the outset that His Majesty wanted the Liu family to sacrifice their own resources to feed Yuwen Chan. "The Liu family's money has already been entirely invested in the Huaizhou mine. There is absolutely no money left for them. Moreover, what Yuwen Chan lacks is not silver, nor furs or horses."

Therefore, the Liu family could only help pass on a message; they couldn't make any other contribution.

Wei Tianxuan couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

He could only marvel at how wise Liu Yuechu was; she had already shut him down before he could even open his mouth.

Emperor Qi Xiao naturally hoped that the Liu family would contribute something, but he hadn't decided yet.

"Let's talk first. We're not from Mongolia, so we can't figure out what they're thinking. After all, Yuwen Chan isn't his biological father or any of his ancestors. All he wants is money." He had negotiated with Yuwen Chan several times, and all he could sense was his burning ambition. It seemed that he wanted Mongolia to be as prosperous and peaceful as the Great Qi, with both literary and military prowess, instead of being a bunch of nomadic brutes exposed to the wind and sun.

Yuan Cuo nodded. "Then we won't keep you for dinner, Senior Brother? It's not that we're stingy, but we just finished eating at your residence..." He pointed to a pile of broken bones next to him.

Wei Tianxuan's lips twitched. "I'll scratch you to death!"

"Don't listen to your brother-in-law, I'll keep Lord Wei company." Liu Musheng wouldn't be so proactive, but rather he received a look from Liu Yuechu.

Although he was extremely busy, he didn't forget about Huang Wanwan's marriage. The marriage was still missing a master of ceremonies, and it would be best if Wei Tianxuan could agree to help.

Wei Tianxuan, of course, didn't understand his little scheme. He was grateful for Liu Musheng's hospitality, but he was just saying it and still had to go back to report to Emperor Qi Xiao.

Liu Musheng saw him off.

Liu Yuechu suddenly remembered Huang Wanwan's father, Huang Fan.

With the situation in the west so turbulent right now, I wonder if Wanwan is thinking about her father? Unfortunately, she doesn't know anything about what's happening in the west, so there's no way to reassure her.

"Mu Chi, go to the Huang family and get some snacks and fruit for your sister Wanwan. Also, ask her if she needs any help."

Huang Wanwan was still observing mourning and eating vegetarian food, while Liu Yuechu ate meat at every meal. The two of them didn't have any major business to discuss lately, so they didn't have much contact.

Liu Muchi was a little surprised, "Didn't my elder brother go and ask?"

"You expect him to do it?" Liu Yuechu scoffed. "Even if he wanted to, he wouldn't dare. He's a bully who only bullies his own kind." Liu Yuechu felt that such a assessment was too kind to Liu Musheng.

Liu Muchi couldn't help but smile, and Liu Yuechan, who was standing next to him, also said, "I'll go visit them with my brother."

Liu Yuechu nodded, feeling more at ease with Liu Yuechan by her side.

After the brother and sister left, Yuan Cuo quietly took out two more quails and continued to roast them over a fire.

"Didn't you just say there wasn't any left?" Liu Yuechu turned her head and saw him smear a layer of oil on the charcoal stove, with oil residue splattering everywhere.

The aroma of charcoal oil filled her nostrils, causing her to unconsciously swallow.

"There are only two of them, so of course they belong to the madam. If the others were here, there wouldn't be enough to go around," Yuan Cuo said, sounding like a thief.

Liu Yuechu smiled and glanced at Granny Fang in the distance, secretly telling her to add more chili peppers.

Yuan Cuo coaxed his wife without fear of being scolded by Granny Fang.

Meanwhile, Huang Wanwan was besieged and questioned by everyone in the Huang family. Now that the war in the southwest had broken out, Huang Fan had not sent any letters home for a long time.

The family's aunts, uncles, and concubines were all speculating whether something bad had happened to the master.

What will happen to the Huang family if something unexpected happens?

Now, Huang Wanwan holds all the power over the household finances. This woman has always resented all of them. When the master suddenly passes away, she won't give them a single copper coin.

They had no choice but to strike first and force Huang Wanwan to split up the family business!