The Empress’s Blind Consort: Invincible in Secret

Chapter 4 – Is my husband actually a sage?

Zhao Gou looked at Meng Qingzhou, his narrow eyes filled with deep mockery. He said, "Slandering a meritorious vassal king, regardless of your intentions, this crime alone is enough to condemn you, and no one can save you."

As he spoke, Zhao Gou's lustful gaze swept over Dongfang Liuli's enchanting face, and he couldn't help but swallow.

At that moment, Zhao Gou planned to fan the flames, pressuring the court ministers to force the Empress to depose Meng Qingzhou from his position as the Empress' Husband, which would undoubtedly throw the Great Jin's political affairs into chaos.

This would kill two birds with one stone, not only fulfilling his father's task but also giving him the opportunity to enter the harem and possess the woman at the pinnacle of Great Jin's power.

Dongfang Liuli, proud and domineering, stood like a solitary red spider lily, her emerald-red eyes calm yet turbulent. She understood that Zhao Yuhuan, despite being a vassal king with vast territories in the Shu region, was never content and always coveted the throne.

The Vassal King of Shu, Zhao Yuhuan, was unwilling to hand over the kingdom to a mere girl.

If Zhao Yuhuan found out that the Empress' only husband was openly slandering him, claiming he was plotting rebellion, he would certainly use this to apply pressure on her.

Dongfang Liuli glanced at Meng Qingzhou without speaking, wanting to see what cards the Empress' Husband still had up his sleeve.

"I, Meng Qingzhou, never spread falsehoods." Meng Qingzhou's lips curved into a confident smile, and he said calmly, "Since you want to know why I am so certain that the Vassal King of Shu, Zhao Yuhuan, is plotting rebellion, I'll tell you."

Meng Qingzhou stood tall, his long hair flowing, his voice not loud but resonant, "The great trend of the world is that which is long divided must unify; that which is long unified must divide. The various states have been in chaos for hundreds of years, countless ambitious heroes and wise rulers have risen, and in just a few years, many heroes have been swept away by the tides.

Anyone with clear eyes can see that the unification of the Eight Desolations is imminent. No state wants to be a stepping stone, so they must prepare for war. Zhao Yuhuan does not trust the Empress, does not believe that a mere woman can lead the Great Jin Dynasty to victory.

Since the Empress ascended the throne three years ago, Zhao Yuhuan has been amassing troops and expanding his territory, recruiting cultivators on a large scale. Is his ambition not obvious enough?"

The marketplace fell silent, everyone staring in astonishment at the young man in black silk who spoke so eloquently.

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The Prime Minister, Jiang Canghai, had a look of surprise in his eyes and couldn't help but mutter, "That which is long divided must unify; that which is long unified must divide. Well said!"

The leader of the Imperial Guard, who had come to watch the commotion, couldn't help but quietly applaud, full of admiration, "To know the affairs of the world while living in a corner, though physically disabled, his ambition is firm. The Empress' Husband has great wisdom; could he really be the legendary Sage?"

Jiang Canghai said, "I don't know. A Sage is not determined by cultivation level; anyone who comprehends the Heavenly Dao can be called a Sage. In the eyes of a Sage, there are no secrets in the world."

The leader of the Imperial Guard gasped and exclaimed, "So powerful? Is there really a Sage in this world?"

"According to historical records, only once in three thousand years did a Sage riding a bull appear, and he was a mortal who lived only a hundred years." Jiang Canghai shook his head.

However, no matter how eloquent Meng Qingzhou was, Zhao Gou remained calm, showing no signs of panic.

Disguised as a vegetable farmer, Zhao Gou sneered, "So what? Can you conclude that the King of Shu is rebelling just because he's amassing troops and expanding territory?"

Meng Qingzhou smiled, "Don't rush, I'm not finished."

"The King of Shu, Zhao Yuhuan, hasn't left the Shu region, but his son, Zhao Gou..."

"Didn't he enter the capital just a few days ago?"

At this point, Meng Qingzhou paused, turning his head to 'look' at Zhao Gou, his gaze seemingly piercing through the black silk, locking onto Zhao Gou.

In an instant, Zhao Gou felt as if he was being stared at by a prehistoric beast, involuntarily taking a few steps back, "Zhao... Zhao Gou, what's wrong..."

The villagers of Present Village had always played their roles diligently, so the major events of the world were not deliberately hidden. Every time Meng Qingzhou went out to buy vegetables, he could learn about the current situation through the conversations of passersby and compare it with the plot in his mind.

Meng Qingzhou tilted his head at a 45-degree angle, the sunlight casting on his profile, and said, "Zhao Gou's purpose for entering the capital is simple: to find ways to disrupt the internal affairs of Jin. He leads a team of assassins who have already infiltrated the capital. Zhao Gou is the fuse for the rebellion! The Vassal King Zhao Yuhuan must have already gathered an army of millions, waiting for Zhao Gou to create an opportunity for them."

As his words fell, Zhao Gou was completely numb, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.

'What's going on!?' Zhao Gou began to doubt his life.

Previously, Zhao Gou had held a glimmer of hope, thinking that Meng Qingzhou might have extraordinary insight and could predict the signs of the vassal king's rebellion.

But that alone was insignificant to Zhao Gou.

However, every word Meng Qingzhou said next was like a heavy hammer, striking his soul.

Because Meng Qingzhou's words were spot on! It was essentially the rough outline of their plan.

"There's a traitor!" That was Zhao Gou's first reaction, but he quickly became confused.

The entire plan was known only to him and his father.

"Could I be the traitor?" Zhao Gou was bewildered, feeling the world spinning around him.

The Empress, Dongfang Liuli, narrowed her phoenix eyes, noticing Zhao Gou's abnormality. She was deeply shocked and couldn't help but look at the confident Meng Qingzhou. Could he really be right?

The atmosphere in the marketplace dropped to freezing point again. The court officials present, all of whom were as wise as demons, immediately saw Zhao Gou's panic.

"In the end, you still have no evidence." Zhao Gou wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and forced a stiff smile.

Meng Qingzhou was speechless, puzzled, "What does it matter to you? Why do you need evidence?"

This vegetable farmer was quite nosy, insisting on getting to the bottom of it.

Dongfang Liuli's tone was solemn, and she said softly, "Meng Qingzhou, I also want to know, do you have evidence that Zhao Gou entered the capital to assist the King of Shu in rebellion?"

Meng Qingzhou was surprised, not expecting his wife to be a curious baby as well. He immediately smiled and said, "Alright, since you're curious too, I'll tell you."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gou gulped nervously, looking at Meng Qingzhou with suspicion. Do you really have evidence?

Everyone in the marketplace turned their attention to Meng Qingzhou.

Meng Qingzhou said calmly, "According to my deduction, the assassins led by Zhao Gou have already quietly infiltrated the Prime Minister Jiang Canghai's residence, preparing to assassinate the Prime Minister."

Prime Minister Jiang Canghai's old face immediately darkened, not expecting to get involved while watching the drama.

Everyone present silently looked at 'Village Chief Jiang Dahai,' their eyes filled with shock.

Zhao Gou dared to assassinate the Prime Minister?!

Jiang Canghai quietly gestured to the leader of the Imperial Guard, silently mouthing two words: "Investigate thoroughly!"

Seeing this, the leader of the Imperial Guard understood the seriousness of the situation and quickly left.

"Then I'll wait and see." Dongfang Liuli smiled, but her crimson eyes were devoid of warmth.

"What's there to expect? In a few days, there will probably be news. Then you can see if it matches what I said." Meng Qingzhou said nonchalantly.

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In no time, the leader of the Imperial Guard returned silently, his face severe, and nodded slightly to the Empress, Dongfang Liuli.

No need to say, the assassins must have been caught, proving that Meng Qingzhou's words were true!

Zhao Gou had indeed led assassins into the capital, intending to ambush and assassinate Prime Minister Jiang Canghai, attempting to incite chaos within Jin!

"Did you find out who ordered them?" Jiang Canghai asked through a voice transmission.

The leader of the Imperial Guard glanced at the stunned Zhao Gou and replied through a voice transmission, "Reporting to the Prime Minister, I searched the souls of the assassins, and they indeed belong to Zhao Gou."

Everyone was in disbelief, their gazes focused on the young man standing with the Empress.

Someone's eyes widened, their voice trembling, "Sage... Sage!! With a few words, he can make a first-rank breakthrough to the clouds, and from a corner, he can deduce the affairs of the world. What else could he be but a Sage!?"

Dongfang Liuli was even more incredulous, involuntarily turning her gaze to carefully examine Meng Qingzhou.

Could my husband really be a Sage!?