The Choice Queen's

TCQ 28: Be Careful of Goodness

Li Fengran had never expected the famous Great Lord Zichuan to be in power, it turned out to be a young man under the age of thirty who was still fresh and healthy. Among the four great masters, only Shen Jinglang was the only master who was young and prim.

Handsome-looking, when he talks and smiles, his dimples look sweet. Body high. His light blue robe as well as the jade hanger on his waist made the man look like an authoritative student.

“Xiao Feng, what do you see?” asked Nangong Zirui quietly.

“I was watching the enemy and being vigilant,” Li Fengran replied no less slowly.

“What are you wary of?”

“Sightseeing.”

“Hah?”

“Shen Jinglang is young and handsome. He should be wary. Surveys prove that handsome young man seems to be a crazy bastard. Your Majesty, be careful of good looks. It can be deceiving,” Li Fengran said.

Nangong Zirui who at that moment was unconscious of being the center of attention just frowned. This Li Fengran, was he aware that his words were also referring to him?

Nangong Zirui was also young and handsome, was he not aware that the man in front of him also possessed those qualifications?

“Do not talk carelessly. The show will start soon.”

By then, the banquet had already begun. The waiter serves dishes and the palace features elegant dance and music. Nangong Zirui still wanted to talk to Li Fengran, but Li Yan then stood up and asked for a toast with him. Nangong Zirui would inevitably comply with that small wish.

“Your Majesty, Danchuan feels very lucky. His Majesty made our girl the Sword Stakeholder. In this life, this honor is priceless,” Li Yan said as he occasionally stared at Li Fengran.

He felt strange because since earlier, Li Fengran did not glance at him when before his adopted daughter was very sticky to him. Maybe it was because the girl was on errands, so didn't pay attention to her.

“I appreciate talented girl. There is no difference between men and women in the appointment of special officials. Li Fengran meets my qualifications. Big Master, you raised a good daughter and brought good luck.”

“I am old this very flattered.”

Li Yan drank another glass of wine.

“Your Majesty, this old me has one wish that might sound presumptuous.”

“What do you want?”

“Your Majesty, Danchuan has long been within the jurisdiction of the court. The people prospered in hundreds of years. Each master bequeathed power to his son. But this old me has only a daughter and no son. I'm afraid I'm going to mess up the court and hurt the people if I don't have an heir,” Li Yan said.

“Although Her Majesty does not forbid the appointment of female officials, but against a female leader, that has never happened. A few weeks ago, the sister of our family girl did something despicable because of her sense of irony. This old me felt ashamed and unworthy, nor did I want to give up Danchuan's fate to an immoral girl. Our first daughter is already an official on His Majesty's side. This old me has no more worries.”

Unexpectedly, Li Yan turned out to know the matter of Li Shiyu poisoning Li Fengran. His face is serious. It was an emotion that he had been enduring ever since.

This Great Lord Danchuan is, in fact, more open and more honest. Li Fengran started to have a good impression on her despite not fully believing in her.

“This old me does not want my daughters to hurt my fellow sisters. For that reason, I beg His Majesty's forgiveness for my unscrupulous daughter.”

“Big Master, what do you want?” asked Nangong Zirui.

“Your Majesty, Danchuan and Donghao will prosper under your rule. This old me who wants to avoid disputes in the future, gives up special authority and power over Danchuan, returns him to the court.”

His statement was like lightning striking in broad daylight. Everyone within the hall, including Nangong Zirui and Li Fengran, they were just as shocked. The other three great masters gawked and spewed drinks in their mouths. Has Li Yan gone mad?

Right now, all the states were fighting for power and were almost moving towards the capital. If only King Nangong was unskilled and intelligent, this kingdom had been ruled by them since the beginning.

What did this Li Yan want to do? Handing over power just like that? Wasn't that a waste of hard work all these years?

“Big Master, are you sure?” asked Nangong Zirui.

“Your Majesty, I have never been this confident. Please Your Majesty fulfill my request.”

She harmed her brother with poison because of his envy and hatred. Li Yan also got the secret information that the King had sent Mo Wei to investigate.

He thought, rather than being directly exposed by King Nangong, it was better for him to reveal it himself. Li Yan took the initiative to tell it truthfully.

He knew King Nangong was a merciful man. If he were to plead sincerely, perhaps Li Shiyu's life could still be preserved.

Li Yan was also already tired of the competition of the four state regions. He was no longer young, unable to exert much energy. He also had no heir and was unlikely to hand Danchuan over to Li Shiyu.

Moreover, King Nangong had already displayed his strength to retake control. It was better to give it up voluntarily rather than having to fight one day.

“Everyone in this hall is a witness. From now on, Danchuan will no longer be a state, but only a province under the control of the court. Your Majesty, today, the subordinates handed back control of the troops and the seal of power.”

Li Yan held a token of the team controller and a power seal. Wang Bi immediately went down and handed the two objects to Nangong Zirui. This is beyond prediction.

Although Danchuan was not very strong and had no sign of rebellion, but not without potential. Li Yan instead handed over his power and removed Danchuan from his hands. This is so unexpected.

 “If that's what you want, then I'll grant it. The life of your little daughter I can forgive. Big Master, you can rest,” said Nangong Zirui.

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

It felt like a huge stone had been lifted from his chest. The great stone is power and fear which has been his greatest worry throughout life. Now, Li Yan no longer needed to think things through fearfully.

Her favorite foster daughter had already obtained another life by King Nangong's side. Her unfilial biological daughter could at least still be alive. Li Yan was already quite satisfied with this kind of result.

“Hm. Older people turned out to be wiser,” murmured Li Fengran.

“I didn't expect it either,” said Nangong Zirui. “Your father took the initiative himself. I can't refuse his application.”

“It's okay. Your Majesty can save energy.”

“Xiao Feng, the show is not over.”

Li Fengran also knew. Li Yan this is only the opening. Soon, another no less exciting show will arrive. Shen Jinglang's movements were all monitored. He was agitated in his sitting.

He said something bad will happen today. Li Yan, at least had messed up one of his plans.

“Some time ago, I got a confidential report. Don't know if you guys are interested in listening?” nangong Zirui asked everyone.

“Please Your Majesty give me a pointer,” everyone said.

“There is a rumor spreading in the capital. They said I was captivated by the beauty and controlled the Sword Starter until it delayed the appointment of Shen Lihua as the new Queen of Donghao. Do you think the rumors are true or not?”

Some ministers responded. “Your Majesty, it's just a rumor. No need to care about it.”

“True, just a rumor. Ah, but letting it go is also not a long-term solution. The mourning period for the late Ling Sui was over. My loyal ministers, what do you think? Should I hasten the appointment of the New Queen?”

Shen Lihua was like soaring. I think his wish will be achieved soon. His cruel brother was indeed great, he kept his word.

“What's up with Your Majesty? Didn't a few days ago still refuse the inauguration on the grounds of mourning? Why suddenly change his decision?” one of the ministers asked his fellow ministers.

“We can never guess the contents of His Majesty's mind. Just follow the flow, the rest of the” responded.

“We follow His Majesty's decision.”

Shen Lihua felt increasingly flown. She smiled in joy and her beautiful smile was also seen by the Queen Mother. Fei Jia and Su Min were excited. However, the look on the opposite face actually appeared on Shen Jinglang. Not true, it shouldn't be like this.

“Good. It's time for the seat next to me to be refilled. But before that, I should also tell you another rumor.”

“Please Your Majesty tell!”