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Chapters 411-420

Chapter 411: Guess your lordship's thoughts

Long Tianmo and Mu Qingwu rose to their feet as Han Yunxi entered. It had been ages since Long Tianmo had seen this woman, so he naturally missed her. A glance told him that she had...gotten a little fatter.

Going to the disaster regions was a tasking job on her mind and body, but it was Imperial Qin Uncle who had brought her here. How could he ever allow her to suffer?

Despite the reluctance in his heart, Long Tianmo still greeted, "Imperial aunt."

Han Yunxi simply nodded and gestured to Long Tianmo to sit.

"Blessings for esteemed wangfei," Mu Qingwu greeted with his head bowed.

"Young General, please rise," Han Yunxi's polite tone only served to emphasize the distance between them.

"Thank you, esteemed wangfei!" Mu Qingwu's attitude was the same as before. After straightening up, he went to kneel down behind and to the right of Long Tianmo.

Han Yunxi sat by Long Feiye's side and said nothing, her entire form very quiet. Long Tianmo was planning to talk about the Northern Li affairs, but he forgot all his lines at the sight of her. Although he didn't like fighting, his stomach was full of hot air at the thought of Jun Yixie, that swine, lusting after Han Yunxi. If there was a chance for him to express his views, he'd definitely support what the Duke of Qin did. Even if they couldn't kill Jun Yixie, they could at least trap him until he died on Fishery Island!

Unfortunately, he was here under the trust of the emperor once again. As the crown prince of a country, he had a responsibility to the citizens of Tianning. If war really broke out, their people would suffer the most. Compared to Long Tianmo, Mu Qingwu was more straightforward. He hid away all his feelings and rose to a kneeling position with one knee planted on the floor.

Cupping his hands before his chest, he intoned, "Your Highness Duke of Qin, His Highness and this soldier were entrusted by His Majesty and the millions of people living near the Three-Way Battlefield to invite you and General Baili back to the capital. Please join His Majesty for a military conference!"

Mu Qingwu's words awakened Long Tianmo from his hesitation. He couldn't help but feel abashed at the fact that the other man had spoken first. Quickly, he added on, "Imperial Qin Uncle, imperial father had me prepare an excellent carriage drawn by eight horses just to invite you and imperial aunt back. Jun Yixie really was a beastly bully, but everyone is still waiting for input from you and imperial aunt on battling Northern Li."

"What's there to discuss?" Long Feiye asked coldly.

"War tactics!" Long Tianmo said hurriedly.

But Long Feiye only replied, "Your lordship has never involved myself in affairs of state, much less meddle in military affairs. His Majesty can decide on his own for this matter."

Han Yunxi sat silently on the side, secretly chuckling inside her heart. Forget about those two, even she was often left speechless by Long Feiye's passing remarks. Emperor Tianhui really should've invited a professional speaker here to persuade him!

Long Tianmo fell silent for a long time before he said, "Imperial Qin Uncle, then General Baili..."

Long Feiye retorted mid-sentence, "Does the crown prince mean to say that it was your lordship who instigated General Baili to surround Fishery Island?"

Now Long Tianmo wasn't just tongue-tied, but stifled in his heart as well! That was the truth, because General Baili would never have dared to move without the Duke of Qin's orders. But under the circumstances, he had no choice but to deny it. "No, Tianmo doesn't mean it that way! I simply want to consult Imperial Qin Uncle about the matter regarding General Baili and how we should take care of it."