337: Moon Goddess's Advice

Moon Goddess's heart trembled; even with her strength in the Heavenly Human Realm, she found it somewhat difficult to withstand this imperial pressure.

"Your Majesty, there are records that can be consulted on this matter. I believe there should be mentions in the Treasure Pavilion of Great Qin, though they are likely rare copies."

"After all... some books have already been destroyed by Your Majesty," Moon Goddess said with a hint of helplessness in her voice.

The King of Qin's expression changed as he realized those were the books regarding Sorcerer Cultivate he had destroyed to stabilize Great Qin.

However, they might not have all been destroyed.

"Zhao Gao, go check immediately. You must verify the truth of this news," the King of Qin ordered directly with a grave expression.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go check right now."

Zhao Gao agreed and turned to leave.

"Moon Goddess, it seems the matter with Zhang Han was also the work of Prince Duan."

"Regarding this matter, do you think I should continue investigating?" the King of Qin looked at Moon Goddess and brought up the previous issue.

"Your Majesty, do you wish to hear the truth or a lie?" Moon Goddess took a deep breath, her eyes fixed on the King of Qin.

"Speak, I will judge for myself," the King of Qin's expression returned to calm.

"If Your Majesty wants Great Qin to continue to prosper, there are two paths to take."

"The first is to mind your own business, ignore this matter, and focus on developing Great Qin."

"The second is to befriend Prince Duan. As long as you can build a good relationship with Prince Duan, Great Qin can reach a higher level, and no one on the Nine Provinces Continent will be able to touch Great Qin," Moon Goddess offered her two opinions with unprecedented gravity.

The King of Qin's eyes narrowed, a sharp glint flashing through them.

He stared intently at Moon Goddess, trying to see if there were any issues with her.

However, Moon Goddess's gaze did not waver, and her aura remained unchanged.

This let him know that Moon Goddess was not lying.

"Even without external help, I can make Great Qin prosper," the King of Qin said with confidence.

"Your Majesty's ability is obvious to all. The glory Great Qin enjoys today is also thanks to Your Majesty's efforts," Moon Goddess nodded, offering praise without hesitation.

"Tell me, if I were to befriend Duan Zhengchun, what method should be used?"

"Does Moon Goddess have any good suggestions?" the King of Qin suddenly shifted the conversation and looked at her.

Moon Goddess was somewhat caught off guard by the King of Qin's shift. Wasn't he just acting quite unyielding? Why the sudden change?

"Hmm? Why have you stopped talking?" The King of Qin frowned at Moon Goddess.

Only then did Moon Goddess come back to her senses.

"Your Majesty, are you sure you want me to say it?" Moon Goddess hesitated as she looked at the King of Qin.

"Feel free to speak."

"Given Prince Duan's current achievements and status, he lacks for nothing."

"However, Prince Duan has many beautiful wives and concubines around him. If Your Majesty truly wants to befriend Prince Duan, you could start from this angle," Moon Goddess suggested.

"Women? I suppose that's the only way," the King of Qin whispered, taking a deep breath.

Moon Goddess was shocked as she watched the King of Qin's reaction.

She knew very well that the King of Qin would not ask such a thing for no reason.

By asking this, did he want to adopt the second method to win over Duan Zhengchun? To establish a connection with him?

If so, it was indeed an opportunity for Great Qin.

Of course, Duan Zhengchun would have to agree as well.

If he couldn't truly establish this connection, the future of Great Qin still couldn't be changed.

"If Your Majesty has no other business, I shall take my leave," Moon Goddess bowed respectfully to the King of Qin.

"Mhm, go ahead," the King of Qin waved his hand while his back was turned to her.

After Moon Goddess left, the King of Qin's expression became much more serious.

An immature idea formed in his mind; he just didn't know if she would agree.

He doted on his daughter the most, but if he could truly win over a powerful combatant like Duan Zhengchun because of it, it wouldn't be a loss.

The combat power Duan Zhengchun displayed was already enough to rival a nation on his own.

With his presence, Great Qin would experience rapid development.

Thinking of this, the King of Qin turned and left.

In Great Song, Emperor Ningzong of Song looked at the Chronicler who had returned from his mission to the Kingdom, his Face darkening.

"What did you say? Emperor refused to hand over Duan Zhengchun?" Emperor Ningzong of Song looked at the Chronicler with a cold tone.

"Yes, Your Majesty, that Emperor's attitude was extremely arrogant."

"He actually said that this matter has nothing to do with Great Song and that Great Song has no right to interfere."

"If, if we dare to insist on interfering, then, then it means going to war with them," the Chronicler recounted the events, embellishing the story.

"Bastard! A tiny Kingdom actually dares to be so arrogant and not take me seriously."

"Someone, summon the Grand Marshal of the Military to see me," Emperor Ningzong of Song slapped the armrest and stood up abruptly.

"Yes..."

Soon, the Grand Marshal of the Military arrived at the Golden Throne Hall to meet Emperor Ningzong of Song.

"Liu Guangshi, immediately order the reorganization of the army. In three days, I want you to send troops to the Kingdom and wipe them out," Emperor Ningzong of Song said coldly.

Liu Guangshi was stunned, his Face full of confusion.

When did Great Song have such a grudge against the Kingdom? To make the Emperor so Life Qi that he would even move troops against the Kingdom.

"Your Majesty, why is this?" Liu Guangshi looked at Emperor Ningzong of Song in confusion.

"Don't you know? Prince of Zhennan of Dali, Duan Zhengchun killed the Crown Prince of Jin, Wanyan Honglie, and his son Wanyan Kang at the Jiangnan Misty Rain Tower."

"The Emperor of Jin wants me to provide an explanation, so I sent a Chronicler to negotiate this matter."

"As it turns out, Emperor actually did not give me Face. Tell me, what should be done about this?" Emperor Ningzong of Song looked at Liu Guangshi with a dark Face.

Liu Guangshi didn't expect it to be this matter, which caused a wave of disappointment toward this Emperor to rise in his heart.

He had already known about this matter beforehand and knew it would lead to trouble; Emperor Ningzong of Song had always been spineless.

He didn't even dare to be firm when facing the State of Jin, yet now, for this reason, he wanted to send troops against the Kingdom.

Don't you know the current situation of Great Song?

Starting a war over this at such a time—could you have some brains?

Are you so eager to rush and lick the State of Jin's backside?

"Your Majesty, should we reconsider this matter?"

"There is no need for us to get involved in this; we can just push the matter directly onto the Kingdom."

"When the time comes, the State of Jin will only take issue with the Kingdom."

"If the State of Jin and the Kingdom go to war, even if the Kingdom is no match, the State of Jin will suffer heavy losses and won't dare to do anything to us," Liu Guangshi said after a moment of contemplation.

"Bastard! Liu Guangshi, are you trying to defy an imperial decree?"

"This is no longer a matter between the State of Jin and Great Song, but rather a mere small border Kingdom that dares to not give Face to me, the Emperor of Great Song. This is a slap to the Emperor of Great Song's Face."

"If word of this gets out, where will the Emperor of Great Song's Face be?" Qin Hui looked at Liu Guangshi with a dark expression.

Liu Guangshi's Face instantly darkened. This bastard Qin Hui was the one fanning the flames for the Emperor here.

This matter must also be Qin Hui's doing behind the scenes.

The current Great Song can no longer withstand the chaos of war. To offend others over such a trivial matter at this time—he truly deserves to be killed.

"Qin Hui, you should know the consequences of doing this."