503: Selected candidates

"If it weren't for Eternal Life Li, Northern Li would have been gone long ago. Does he really think all of this is his achievement? Why keep such an arrogant and ignorant fellow?"

"Should we wait until the New Year before killing him?"

Mentioning Emperor Taian made Duan Zhengchun feel instantly displeased.

As the saying goes, whom the heavens wish to destroy, they first make mad.

Emperor Taian is exactly such a fellow.

Therefore, Duan Zhengchun didn't plan on giving him any more chances; besides, he had already given him chances before.

"Since you know that Emperor Taian has a Sword Guardian by his side, you should know that this matter cannot be acted upon rashly."

"If we fail, the Northern Li common people will be the ones who suffer. Moreover, if that happens, even the Li Family, Lei Family, as well as the Baili Family and the Sikong Family will be implicated."

"This truly is a situation where one action affects the whole body." Li Hanyi anxiously pulled Duan Zhengchun's hand, trying to dissuade him.

"Are you scared?"

"Nonsense! I, Li Hanyi, have never been afraid in my life."

"I just don't want the innocent to be implicated because of this matter. If you can ensure the innocent are not dragged in, then I will accompany you."

"Emperor Taian's actions over the years have indeed been too disappointing."

"Back then, in order to suppress the Northern Li Jianghu, he secretly instigated a great war between the Northern Li Jianghu and Beyond the Heavens."

"He even sacrificed his own woman. Too many innocent people died in that war."

"If my Master and Mistress hadn't left back then and gone to the Extreme North Land, Emperor Taian wouldn't have dared to do this at all."

"I have wanted to kill him for years, but due to the Sword Guardian, I could only reluctantly give up, because if we failed, the consequences would be unimaginable."

Mentioning Emperor Taian, Li Hanyi was also filled with killing intent.

"If that's the case, why hesitate? With This Prince here, Emperor Taian is nothing; I can eliminate him in minutes."

Duan Zhengchun's reply concerning Emperor Taian was very casual.

He didn't take a person like Emperor Taian seriously at all.

Emperor Taian has accomplished little over the years; everything he does is merely to consolidate his own status. To stabilize his imperial throne, he can sacrifice anything and everything.

Such a person is no longer fit to be an emperor, because in his eyes, there is only the imperial throne, and he doesn't care about the lives of the common people.

Looking at Duan Zhengchun's calm expression and the confident aura surrounding him, Li Hanyi's state of mind slowly calmed down.

"Alright, since that's the case, I will accompany you."

"As for the candidate for emperor, you should choose someone else. Neither the Lei Family nor the Li Family has any intention of becoming emperor."

"Hmm, what do you think of General Ye Xiaoying?"

Hearing Duan Zhengchun suddenly mention Ye Xiaoying, Li Hanyi's expression instantly turned serious, and she narrowed her eyes as she looked at Duan Zhengchun.

"Ye Xiaoying? It looks like you plan to support Ye Xiaoying in ascending the throne."

"Then you'll treat Ye Ruoyi, and by that time, Ye Xiaoying will certainly agree to marry his daughter to you in order to maintain a relationship with you."

"Duan Zhengchun, oh Duan Zhengchun, I almost fell for your trick."

"Your treatment is fake; you clearly just lust after her body, you bastard, you scumbag."

"Narrow-minded... thinking like that is a bit narrow-minded."

"I certainly don't lust after her body. This Prince has beauties as numerous as clouds around him; how could I lust after her body."

"If This Prince wanted to, would I need to go to such great lengths?"

"All of this is just coincidence. If you don't believe me, you can stay by This Prince's side and watch."

"This Prince absolutely has no improper thoughts; it is just a medical treatment. Of course, if she is unwilling, This Prince will not force her."

Duan Zhengchun directly denied Li Hanyi's assertion.

He couldn't admit he came for Ye Ruoyi, otherwise, Li Hanyi, this Jealous Woman, would definitely never let it go.

He must quickly win over this Jealous Woman; then there wouldn't be so many troublesome issues.

"Hmph, a man's mouth is a deceiving ghost."

"Deceiving? Who did This Prince deceive? Don't forget, I have never wronged you. On the contrary, you, the dignified Xueyue Sword Immortal, went back on your word and hid from This Prince for over a year."

"This Prince hasn't done anything excessive to you. Compared to that, you are the scumbag woman; you dumped This Prince and took no responsibility." Duan Zhengchun looked at Li Hanyi with an aggrieved expression.

"You..."

Li Hanyi hadn't expected Duan Zhengchun to bring up old matters and call her a scumbag woman, leaving her momentarily unable to refute him.

After all, regarding the matter back then, she had indeed gone back on her word.

"What? Did This Prince say something wrong?"

Duan Zhengchun looked at Li Hanyi provocatively.

"Hmph, I can't be bothered with you. I never said I wouldn't fulfill it. If you want me to marry you, shouldn't there be at least the basic courtesy?"

"Are you planning to just let me follow you without any proper status or title? Do you think that's appropriate?" Li Hanyi stubbornly found a suitable excuse for herself.

"Oh? If you put it that way, This Prince must personally make a trip to Lei Family Fort. I wonder who is currently in charge of the Lei Family." Duan Zhengchun looked at Li Hanyi with a smile.

"This matter has nothing to do with Lei Family Fort. If you really want me to fulfill my promise, you must get the approval of my Maternal Grandfather." Li Hanyi's eyes flickered, afraid to look at Duan Zhengchun.

"Li Suwang? After resolving the issues here, This Prince will personally make a trip." Duan Zhengchun's lips curled up slightly.

He also wanted to see if the rumored Sword Heart Tomb was truly that formidable.

"However, since your Li Family is unwilling to take the position of emperor, we can only look for someone else."

"Who in Northern Li do you think is fit to be the emperor?"

"This..."

Li Hanyi was momentarily speechless, as this concerned the future of Northern Li.

The slightest mistake could lead to the appearance of another Emperor Taian.

A Tyrant who only cares about stabilizing his status and ignores everything else.

How would that be different from the present?

"I have an idea. Let's go see Ye Xiaoying first. If he is willing to be the emperor, then we won't need to look for anyone else."

"Even if he is unwilling, This Prince already has a suitable candidate in mind." Duan Zhengchun showed a slight smile.

He almost forgot that person. If Ye Xiaoying wasn't willing to be the emperor, then only that person would be most suitable.

"A suitable candidate? Who?" Li Hanyi looked at Duan Zhengchun curiously.

"You'll know when the time comes. Now, follow This Prince first. This Prince needs to collect some interest." Duan Zhengchun said, and without waiting for Li Hanyi to object, he directly pulled her away.

Li Hanyi was startled and tried to break free, but unfortunately, she was no match for Duan Zhengchun.

"What are you doing? Let go of me quickly! Before I marry you, you, you shouldn't think about doing anything to me."

"Oh? Is that so? You are already This Prince's woman. This Prince can refrain from doing anything to you before the wedding, but collecting some interest is certainly acceptable."

Duan Zhengchun's tone was full of certainty, and Li Hanyi, unable to resist, could only allow Duan Zhengchun to lead her away.

With a thought, they returned to the restaurant room, and Duan Zhengchun immediately pulled Li Hanyi into his embrace.

"You, what are you trying to do? Let go of me quickly! If someone sees us, how will I face others later?" Li Hanyi panicked and tried to struggle.