nucmednet Chapter 204 The Western Zhou Empress Enters the Palace
Chapter 204 The Western Zhou Empress Enters the Palace
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
"Your Majesty, news just came from the palace that the Empress of Western Zhou wishes to see you, saying she has important matters to discuss."
A palace attendant entered the imperial study and reported to the Emperor of Eastern Qin.
After receiving news from the border, the Western Zhou Empress consulted with her ministers and decided to first meet with the Eastern Qin Emperor to see what his opinion was on the matter of the Divine Warrior King's troop deployment.
Ideally, the Emperor of Eastern Qin would order a retreat; otherwise, we must find a solution as soon as possible.
"Oh? Did you say what important matter it is?"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin put down the memorial and inquired with great interest.
He wanted to see what the Western Zhou empress wanted to do. He had been in Eastern Qin for several months and had only met her a few times.
We're still arguing with them.
"No, but the Empress of Western Zhou said it was an important and urgent matter."
The eunuch respectfully reported.
"Alright, I understand. You may leave now!"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin did not ask whether he wanted to see the Empress of Western Zhou, but simply dismissed the eunuchs.
Without asking any questions, the eunuch bowed and withdrew.
"Yongle, what has happened recently?"
After the eunuchs withdrew, the Emperor of Eastern Qin asked Eunuch Yongle a question.
"Your Majesty, you must know about the Ninth Prince's order. This old servant reported to Your Majesty before that the Ninth Prince sent an order to the border to mobilize the border army and put pressure on Western Zhou. So much time has passed, the news must have already been sent back."
After thinking for a moment, Eunuch Yongle made a guess.
Nothing else happened during this period that made the Western Zhou Empress so anxious.
Only this matter could have made the Western Zhou Empress so anxious.
After hearing Eunuch Yongle's reply, Emperor Dongqin also remembered this matter, but after learning that Qin Wu had issued the order, he did not pay much attention to it.
Moreover, he has other things to do now; this year's scientific expedition is about to begin.
He needed to prepare in advance to prevent the clan from taking advantage of any loopholes.
In recent years, the clan has done a lot of shady things in the imperial examinations, and now many poor students have gained a foothold with his support. It's time for them to do their part.
In addition, his youngest son was causing trouble for the clan during this period, which was a good opportunity that he would not let go.
I never expected that my son's orders to the border would have such an effect.
Upon reflection, he understood why his son had given such an order: it was to help him resolve the issues in the negotiations between the two countries!
"It is very likely because of this matter. This is good news. Our two countries have wasted too much time in negotiations. We should seize this opportunity to end the negotiations and send the Western Zhou delegation away."
"Pass down the message: bring the Empress of Western Zhou to the Imperial Study."
After figuring things out, the Emperor of Eastern Qin decided to meet with the Empress of Western Zhou.
He was trying to confirm whether it was because of his son's order.
Half an hour later.
The Western Zhou Empress arrived at the Imperial Study.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
The Western Zhou Empress bowed in greeting.
"Empress of Western Zhou, please excuse the formalities and have a seat!"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin gave a kind and amiable smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Western Zhou Empress straightened up and sat down to the side.
"I've heard that the Empress has something important to discuss with me. May I ask what it is?"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin inquired.
"Your Majesty, I received news yesterday that the Upper Kingdom is amassing a large army on the border. I wonder what their purpose is?"
The Western Zhou empress was also very direct, stating her purpose.
She has no time to waste now; any further delay could lead to something terrible.
Although the Western Zhou Dynasty has recovered some of its strength, it is no match for the Eastern Qin Dynasty.
During her time in Dongqin, she witnessed the strength of Dongqin firsthand.
"Oh, about this matter! I've heard about it too. I heard it was an order issued by the Divine Martial King. As you know, the Divine Martial King is the Regent of Eastern Qin. He has the authority to mobilize troops. As for what he intends to do, I have no idea."
"Moreover, the Divine Martial King has always acted as he pleased. As long as he doesn't rebel, I'll simply leave him alone."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin said with a smile.
They simply dumped all the blame on Qin Wu.
Anyway, the order to mobilize troops was indeed issued by Qin Wu, but he did not give the order.
If you're so capable, go find the Divine Martial King and make him retract his order.
The Western Zhou Empress never expected that the Eastern Qin Emperor would say such a thing.
It is important to know that in any country, it is a major taboo for a prince to mobilize troops without authorization, and he would not be tolerated by the emperor.
However, the Eastern Qin Emperor's reaction was completely the opposite; he simply let it go.
Isn't the Emperor of Eastern Qin afraid that the Divine Martial King might actually rebel?
What he didn't know was that Qin Wu's current power meant that no one could stop him from rebelling, which was no secret in Eastern Qin.
This is one of the reasons why no one dares to provoke Qin Wu.
Furthermore, Qin Wu has now broken through to the level of a terrestrial immortal, making it even easier for him to seize the throne. Yet, Qin Wu did not rebel.
Furthermore, what the Western Zhou Empress did not know was that if it weren't for the Immortal Sect, the Eastern Qin Emperor's most valued heir to the throne would have been Qin Wu. If the problem with the Immortal Sect could be resolved, the Eastern Qin Emperor would have passed the throne to Qin Wu without hesitation.
Therefore, when Qin Wu mobilized his troops, the Emperor of Eastern Qin paid no heed.
"Your Majesty, although you are a superior nation, our two countries are currently negotiating. If Eastern Qin were to launch a military campaign, wouldn't you be afraid of being held accountable by the Immortal Sect?"
Empress Wu Zetian of Western Zhou had no idea how to respond to Emperor Dong Qin, so she brought up the Immortal Sect.
"Mobilize troops? Has war broken out yet? If the Empress is dissatisfied, I happen to know where the Immortal Sect is in my Eastern Qin. Should I tell the Empress to go to the Immortal Sect to seek justice for you?"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin sneered.
Using the Immortal Sect to intimidate him? Do you really think he's easily frightened?
He knew all too well that his son had been causing the Immortal Sect a lot of trouble lately.
I heard they even stole something from the Immortal Sect. With Qin Wu standing in front of them, what are they afraid of?
If Qin Wu dares to give the order to start the war, he will agree without any hesitation.
Once Qin Wu decides to start a war, he will be able to withstand the pressure from the Immortal Sect. At that time, he won't be afraid of the Immortal Sect at all.
Moreover, he had long been dissatisfied with the Immortal Sect.
When it comes to worldly matters, why do they always have to listen to a secluded sect like you?
He does nothing most of the time, but causes trouble when it matters most; that's what really annoys him.
The Western Zhou Empress did not expect the Eastern Qin Emperor to give her such an answer.
Aren't Dong Qin afraid of being held accountable by the Immortal Sect?
Furthermore, she was completely unaware that the people from the Immortal Sect had already arrived in the capital of Eastern Qin.
Most importantly, since the people from the Immortal Sect have arrived, why does the Emperor of Eastern Qin seem unafraid?
What exactly is going on? A series of questions arose in her mind.
"Your Majesty, how can we stop the actions at the border?"
The Western Zhou Empress suppressed the questions in her mind and looked directly at the Eastern Qin Emperor.
"Empress, you have stayed in Eastern Qin long enough. It's time to go back."
"Alright, if there's nothing else, then go back. Come see me again when you've thought it through. Yongfu, see you out."
Having confirmed his suspicions, the Emperor of Eastern Qin had no intention of arguing any further.
This also provides an opportunity to put some pressure on the Western Zhou Empress and end this pointless negotiation as soon as possible.
"Empress, please!"
Upon receiving the imperial decree, Eunuch Yongfu went directly to the Empress of Western Zhou and gestured for her to enter.
The Western Zhou Empress understood that the Eastern Qin Emperor did not want to continue the conversation, and in the end, she had no choice but to leave first.