CHAPTER 367: CHAPTER 367: PRINCESS, PLEASE LEAVE

He actually asked if there was a problem?

Does he really not know if there’s an issue with what he said?

Regardless of how others see General Guide, Jun Ning can’t hold back for even a moment. She rushed forward and gave General Guide a hard kick on the butt, sending him sprawling on the ground, unable to get up.

He still didn’t understand why Jun Ning kicked him, "Why did you kick me?"

"Why did I kick you?" Jun Ning, thinking there might still be room for maneuver, squatted beside General Guide, twisted his ear, and said, "You fool, why do you think I kicked you? You lost the bet, so why are you spouting nonsense here? When did we decide to go to war?"

Jun Ning provided a good out for General Guide based on his earlier words.

If he followed this lead, then the facts he had blurted out could be dismissed as nonsense.

The Eldest Prince, though usually unreliable and often opposing Jun Ning, realized a bit late the implications of what he had just said in front of the envoy. He deeply regretted and was troubled by it.

After catching the implication in Jun Ning’s words, he quickly followed her lead and said, "He just couldn’t admit he lost, so he rambled on about going to war."

"Isn’t that right, Guide?" The Eldest Prince said, giving General Guide a significant look as he lay on the ground.

Hoping this blockhead would understand his intention.

However, General Guide looked at the Eldest Prince in confusion and said, "Eldest Prince, what’s wrong with your eyes? Why are you squinting, didn’t you clean the eye gunk properly this morning?"

Jun Ning: "......"

Eldest Prince: "......"

Envoy: "........."

"Do you need me to help clean it?" General Guide asked considerately.

Eldest Prince: "........."

He really didn’t want to talk to General Guide anymore.

This idiot!

"And Eldest Prince, what are you talking about? When did I refuse to admit I lost? I didn’t lose, nor did I bet with you. To be honest, in this expedition, I want to be the main commander."

General Guide emphasized the words "main commander" heavily, as if afraid others wouldn’t hear.

Everyone was stunned by General Guide’s shocking words, as if struck by thunder.

The air solidified for a moment, and everyone around was in a daze.

Once they came to their senses, the envoy couldn’t stay for another second; he was sure Eastern Chu hadn’t found anyone yet and was preparing for war. He needed to leave, leave immediately, and send this news back by carrier pigeon.

The Eldest Prince was the first to react, urgently stopping the envoy from leaving.

The envoy looked at the Eldest Prince, his eyes narrowed to a line, "So, Eldest Prince, are you sure you want to block me?"

Eldest Prince: "......"

He didn’t want this either; he knew what this meant.

However, if he didn’t do this, it’s no exaggeration to say that Northern Xia and Eastern Chu would be fighting by tomorrow.

Understand that Eastern Chu hadn’t completed its war preparations; a sudden fight would drastically lower Eastern Chu’s chances of victory.

No, it’s fair to say Eastern Chu wouldn’t stand a chance at all.

The Eldest Prince didn’t back down; he blocked the envoy, "Envoy, let’s talk this over, don’t leave."

"There’s nothing to talk about. Since you can’t find the heirs of the Beast Taming Clan and you’ve already prepared for war, then let’s go to war."

"It’s not like Bei Xia can’t handle it. Bei Xia will resolutely accompany you to the end."

The envoy showed no sign of fearing Eastern Chu.

How much confidence must one have not to fear? The Eldest Prince and Jun Ning could tell without much thought, regardless of the context.

"Wait... Envoy..." The Eldest Prince was anxious, feeling the urge to knock the envoy out and detain him.

But at this moment, the doors to the Imperial Study Room opened, and Xiao Lizi appeared before everyone with a horsetail whisk. He shook his head, glanced at everyone, and in a falsetto voice said, "The Emperor summons you all; please come in."

Xiao Lizi’s mood seemed low, his voice sounding listless, like an eggplant beaten by frost.

He probably heard General Guide’s remarks that jeopardized Eastern Chu’s future, and was very worried about Eastern Chu’s future, leading to such gloominess.

Although the Eldest Prince was usually a bit rough and careless, he noticed Xiao Lizi’s unusual demeanor.

As he entered the Imperial Study Room, he paused when passing by Xiao Lizi, giving him a look. Xiao Lizi didn’t respond to him, but the Eldest Prince saw the restrained tears in Xiao Lizi’s eyes.

It was unclear if Xiao Lizi’s tears were due to the Emperor suddenly fainting or the impending crisis Eastern Chu was about to face.

Everyone went in, with Jun Ning following at the back, intending to enter, but was stopped by Xiao Lizi.

Xiao Lizi said to Jun Ning, "Princess Anle, you shouldn’t go in. The Emperor summoned them to discuss state affairs; your presence would only distract the Emperor."

"Don’t worry, I won’t say anything." Just regarding the matter of the Beast Taming Clan’s lineage mentioned by the envoy, she knows where it is.

And she knows Emperor Yongning is looking for the Beast Taming Clan’s lineage.

Nevertheless, Xiao Lizi still blocked Jun Ning.

And he seemed a bit impatient with Jun Ning’s disobedience and willfulness.

He said speechlessly, "Princess Anle, don’t you understand? The crisis our Eastern Chu nation is facing now is unimaginable. The Emperor doesn’t want you involved; he wants you to live happily, so he asks you to leave. Will you go? Please don’t waste the Emperor’s heartfelt intentions."

"I want to help Father. Only I can help Father with this matter." Jun Ning wouldn’t leave.

Xiao Lizi didn’t believe for a moment that Jun Ning could assist Emperor Yongning in any way, thinking her presence would only divert the Emperor’s attention and hold him back.

"Princess, I know you have the heart to relieve the Emperor’s worries. Anyone from Eastern Chu does. But please say no more, just leave, don’t stay here."

"Consider it a request from a servant, please go?"

As he spoke, Xiao Lizi knelt in front of Jun Ning with a thud, banging his head several times against the ground.

His head banging was genuine, making a loud thunking noise on the ground.

Jun Ning: "......"

...

In the Imperial Study Room, Emperor Yongning had just awoken, his head still aching, but he forced himself to get up and sit on the dragon throne, looking at the Eldest Prince, General Guide, and the Bei Xia envoy who had been invited in.

The Bei Xia envoy originally came to question Emperor Yongning, but now he had learned everything he wanted to know and had nothing to ask.

Recalling the comprehensive national strength of the two countries and the battle situations that would occur, the Bei Xia envoy suddenly became more arrogant.