Chapter 428: Prison of Heaven

Emperor Wen shook his head: "People's hearts are unpredictable. No one can be sure what will happen in ten or twenty years. Fifty years is too long and there are too many variables."

"I'm just telling you a fact." Mu Cang said calmly, "As for whether there are any changes, that is a matter for the future."

"What if something changes?" Emperor Wen seemed to want an answer. "If there is a war between Jin and Mu, who will you choose to help?"

"This situation cannot exist." ŴŴŴ.

Emperor Wen insisted: "Your imperial brother has passed his prime. No one can guarantee how long he will live, just like no one can predict how long I will live. If there is an accident, he may die tomorrow. ”

"Your Majesty!" Jiang Yi frowned, "What nonsense are you talking about?

"I'm just making a metaphor, nothing else." Emperor Wen quickly reassured her, then turned to look at Mu Cang, "What if he dies one day and the new emperor who ascends the throne has unrealistic ambitions-"

"Since the Emperor has said that it is unrealistic ambition, we can only think about this kind of ambition." Mu Cang said in a stern tone, "If he has such ambition, even if there is an eventuality, I will let him die. This heart.”

"So after all is said and done, you just don't want to answer my question head-on." Emperor Wen looked at Yan Li and said, "Li'er, he is not firm in his position between you and Mu Guo. I think you can give it some thought to this marriage. ”

"His position has always been firm." Yan Li had been concentrating on eating and did not express his position until now. "If I have the idea of ​​dominating the world, Mu Cang will spare no effort to help me do it. He can do it for me." I expanded my territory and conquered the world, but because we all want peace, his position is to live as friendly as possible between countries and maintain alliances for at least fifty years."

Emperor Wen's expression was complicated.

In fact, he didn't understand where Yan Li's confidence came from.

Would a person like Mu Cang open up territories and conquer the world without hesitation for the sake of one?

If he really wants to conquer the world, why not do it for himself?

He is a majestic God of War, but he really has no ambition at all?

If he can make Yan Li love him wholeheartedly, in the future... is there a possibility that Mu Cang will really start to dominate the world with the help of the power of Jin and his troops in Mu?

"Your Majesty, don't think too much." Yan Li seemed to know what Emperor Wen was thinking, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "The trust between me and him is not as simple as a personal relationship between children. You don't understand, and you don't need to understand. I can guarantee that , in my hands not an inch of Jin's territory will be lost, Jin's military and economy will become more and more powerful and prosperous, the system will become more open and tolerant, and you will all have a very peaceful and beautiful later life, so there is no need for anything. Worry."

Emperor Wen was speechless for a moment.

Are Yan Li's words too presumptuous?

"Ayi, does she mean to indicate that we should abdicate?" Emperor Wen turned to look at Jiang Yi, quite aggrieved, "Not only did she defend Mu Cang at all times, she didn't take me as my father into consideration at all, and even asked us to Abdicate as soon as possible and enjoy your old age..."

"Your Majesty." Jiang Yi became increasingly helpless, "Li'er didn't mean that."

Is the king of a country so naive?

Yan Li and Mu Cang looked at each other and lowered their heads to eat.

"I'm going to Tianlao to see Yan Jin later." Yan Li announced calmly, "I have a few words to say to him."

"Okay." Emperor Wen's tone was deep and shocking, "After asking, just send him on his way."

Yan Li raised her eyes to look at him: "..."

"I used to think that even though they wanted to compete for the heirloom, as long as they didn't do anything excessive, I could turn a blind eye. Even if they were demoted or imprisoned, it would be no problem to at least save one life. But I didn't expect that. ..." Emperor Wen sneered, "Even gods can't stop people who want to die."

Yan Li was noncommittal.

The emperor and empress chatted with Yan Li and Mucang about other things, and had a pleasant dinner.

After dinner, the two of them said goodbye and left Changxin Hall, heading to Tianlao.

Mu Cang held her hand on the way and said, "Will you kill Yan Jin?"

"No." Yan Li said calmly, "He is the emperor's son after all. Even if I want to kill him, I shouldn't do it."

She is not Yan Li, so she does not have to worry about the brother-sister relationship, but since she has decided to survive in the Jin State as Yan Li and take charge of the Jin State, she naturally has things that she needs to worry about.

"The emperor only has four sons. Even though he has deep feelings for the queen, most of these friendships are because Jiang Yi saved the lives of him and his four sons, allowing them to live until now." Yan Li smiled faintly, "Emperor He is not a power-loving king, but he is a passionate person.”

If all four sons were killed one after another because of the fight for the heir apparent, Emperor Wen would feel uncomfortable even if he knew in his heart that they deserved to die.

Do you feel sad every time you think about it? Will it feel desolate? Will there be even a little bit of resentment and estrangement?

If there is even a little bit of it, it will be a kind of torture for him and Jiang Yi for the rest of their lives.

"If you want to keep them, then keep them all." Mu Cang seemed to understand what she meant and hummed, "Except for Yan Yun, the other three can keep them alive. Yan Jin's incident will not have a great impact. Just like Yan Zheng, he can cover up the past."

Yan Yun's deployment of troops to rebel caused an uproar, and the palace was almost turned upside down. Even if he wanted to cover it up, he couldn't cover it up.

If he is not dealt with, where is the dignity of Jin's laws? The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty were unable to explain.

But being alive doesn't mean you won't be held accountable.

Yan Zheng, Yan Chen, Yan Jin.

They will all receive the punishment they deserve, and they will never have a chance to turn over in this life.

Arriving outside the Heavenly Prison, Yan Li hung out his identity token: "I'll go in and see the Fourth Prince. I have something to say to him."

The jailer guarding the Heavenly Prison bowed respectfully and personally took Yan Li in.

The long and narrow corridors, with dim lights on both sides, made the Heavenly Prison gloomy and filled with a damp and unpleasant smell.

Yan Li said indifferently: "The Heavenly Prison is a key place. Although all the prisoners are imprisoned, many loyal ministers who have been wronged will inevitably come here. Before they are truly convicted, they may be pardoned. The smell here is strong. Let the jailers be more diligent and clean it up when they have time."

"Yes." The jailer took the order, "I will pay attention to it in the future."

Yan Li said nothing more.

"Princess." The jailer stopped outside a cell and bowed to Yan Li, "This is it."

Yan Li followed his line of sight and looked at the person in the cell slowly.

She almost didn't recognize him at first glance.

Although she had always known that most of the serious criminals in the prison would not be treated preferentially, but after not seeing him for just two months, how could the person in the cell still have the slightest trace of gentleness and elegance?