59: I never said that!

In the Western Mist Empire's imperial court.

As Ji Bolin's words fell, all the officials trembled slightly, and the person who was called out immediately stepped forward and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

His body trembled, and just as he was about to explain, Ji Bolin's cold snort came again.

"Forgive you? A whole day has passed, and there's still no word on the reason for the Clear Serenity Empire's great victory? You ask me to forgive you?"

At these words, Yang Hong's face turned pale. "Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"

"Hmph!"

Ji Bolin snorted coldly, his dissatisfaction seemingly written all over his face.

At this moment, the elder at the head of the civil officials bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. This matter truly cannot be blamed on Yang Hong!"

Hearing this, Yang Hong looked up slightly, gave the other party a grateful glance, but then quickly lowered his head, not daring to look any further.

Ji Bolin turned his head. "Oh? Then Prime Minister Sima, tell me, who should I blame?"

Sima Zhaoyang smiled bitterly. "Your Majesty, it naturally takes time to transmit intelligence between different empires. Yang Hong, as the head of military intelligence, surely wants to receive information quickly, but this matter truly cannot be rushed!"

Ji Bolin frowned slightly. He naturally knew this, but he had no outlet for his emotions. If he didn't find Yang Hong, the head of military intelligence, then who?

At this moment, Yang Hong felt the communication jade slip in his embrace vibrate and quickly said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, my communication jade slip has received a message. It might be news from the Clear Serenity Empire."

Ji Bolin's expression shifted slightly, and he frowned. "Then what are you waiting for? Are you waiting for me to read it for you?"

"Your Majesty, forgive me!"

Yang Hong quickly apologized, took out the Jade Slip, and activated the message.

This was a communication jade slip he had specifically placed in his embrace when attending court, and it only received messages from the Clear Serenity Empire.

As he activated the communication jade slip, a faint light appeared in front of him, and a line of text emerged within the light.

→The Clear Serenity Northern Expeditionary Army received assistance from a Mysterious Person, obtaining intelligence such as Beichuan's defense map, battle formation layouts, and information on key generals, thus achieving a great victory in their first battle!←

Seeing this information, the imperial court instantly fell silent, and the atmosphere became oppressive once more.

Ji Bolin's face was grim. "Where did this 'Mysterious Person' come from? Could it be a smokescreen deliberately released by Nangong Aotian? Is there really a Mysterious Person in this world who knows such intelligence about a nation's army?"

Seeing that the emperor seemed about to say more, Sima Zhaoyang remembered something and quickly said, "Your Majesty, be careful with your words. Have you forgotten about that power?"

At these words, Ji Bolin's expression changed slightly. "Prime Minister Sima, you mean..."

"Exactly!"

Sima Zhaoyang's face was solemn. "They already greeted us before our Xilan even dispatched troops, and since Beichuan and Clear Serenity are already at war, to achieve their objective, they could only assist Clear Serenity."

At these words, Ji Bolin's face instantly turned ugly, with a hint of lingering fear!

Fortunately, they listened to the advice!

Ji Bolin frowned, his expression somewhat puzzled. "I wonder what the Clear Serenity Empire possesses that would make that power personally step in to protect it?"

The officials were silent.

Some of them were unaware of the inside story, feeling confused by Ji Bolin and the other's words, yet they dared not ask more.

Others who knew a little of the inside story had complex expressions, clearly not expecting that power to be involved as well.

A moment later, Ji Bolin said, "Issue my decree: order Prince Tai Ji Cunxi to immediately lead a delegation to visit the Clear Serenity Empire to promote a long-term alliance and mutual trade between our two nations."

"Order Grand Princess Ji Yunshang, Fourth Princess Ji Yuwei, and Seventh Prince Ji Wuhen to accompany them and visit Grand Princess Tianyu, conveying my regards!"

Hearing this decree, the officials' expressions were unreadable; clearly, the Western Mist Empire would not be sending troops.

"Court dismissed!"

Ji Bolin issued the decree, then immediately announced the dismissal of court and left... Meanwhile, the Eastern Flame Empire and the Silver Moon Empire also received intelligence from their Clear Serenity Empire spies.

They also thought of that power and understood that it had intervened.

Coincidentally, both Eastern Flame and Silver Moon dispatched delegations to Clear Serenity.

They understood very well that since that power had already given a warning and personally dealt with Beichuan, then the Clear Serenity Empire would not fall into chaos.

At the very least, the four neighboring empires of the Clear Serenity Empire would not cause trouble, and the Clear Serenity Empire had at least stabilized.

Under such circumstances, if they didn't send a delegation to express friendship and seek common development, what else would they want to do?

...Nangong Yu, however, was clearly unaware of all this.

He also wouldn't have imagined that a mysterious power would actually speak up to protect the Clear Serenity Empire, and coincidentally take the blame for Tian Kui and the others.

At this moment, he looked at Qing Ling, who was diligently teaching him and was already a little parched, and couldn't help but feel admiration.

He said, "Qing Ling, go drink some water. I'll rest for a bit too!"

Hearing this, Qing Ling couldn't help but frown slightly. How long had it been? And he already wanted to rest?

But since Nangong Yu wanted to rest, she couldn't stop him. She nodded and said, "Alright, Little Prince!"

Qing Ling agreed, respectfully withdrew, drank a little water, and then returned.

Seeing her return, Nangong Yu's eyes darted about, and he smiled, "Qing Ling, can you tell stories? How about you tell me some stories?"

Hearing this, Qing Ling's expression showed difficulty. "Little Prince, the Grand Consort ordered this Servant Girl to come here to enlighten you and teach you to read!"

"Just tell me if you can or can't tell stories?" Nangong Yu's small face slightly darkened, and he said seriously.

Qing Ling lowered her head, not daring to look at Nangong Yu. She always felt that this Little Prince seemed very majestic at this moment, giving her a feeling of a superior.

Is this what royal descendants are like?

This Nangong Yu was only half a year old, and it was rumored that he only had a Medium Grade Gold Spiritual Root, yet he could possess such prestige!

But remembering Nangong Yu's previous question, she quickly shook her head and said, "Please forgive this Little Prince, this Servant Girl truly hasn't told stories before!"

Seeing her body tremble slightly, looking somewhat afraid, Nangong Yu shook his head slightly.

"Never mind. Take me for a walk in the garden. It's already afternoon, and I'm tired after studying for most of the day!"

Qing Ling heard this, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't refuse, so she could only nod in agreement.

However, after she nodded, she respectfully stood to the side, making no move.

Seeing this, Nangong Yu blinked. "Why are you just standing there? I don't want to walk. Aren't you going to carry me?"

Hearing this, Qing Ling's expression froze, and she said fearfully, "Little Prince, this Servant Girl is just an ordinary person. How dare I carry you? That would be an offense!"

Nangong Yu frowned. Why so much trouble? Why couldn't she even carry him?

He frowned slightly and said, "I told you to carry me. If anyone gives you trouble, tell them to come find me!"

"This... This Servant Girl obeys!"

Qing Ling gritted her teeth, braced herself, and carefully picked up Nangong Yu, walking out.

But Nangong Yu always felt that her heart was beating very fast, her limbs were stiff, and a fearful emotion permeated her body.

Nangong Yu guessed that if she wasn't worried about dropping him, she might have collapsed at any moment.