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Gu Liuyan really couldn't just follow the customs of the country.

Jiang Yan Canglan's name was only meant to show her status, but who would have known that the words' Your Highness' and 'Your Majesty' were just for the ceremony in the palace? She didn't even have the title of 'Royal Uncle' or 'Crown Prince' until the time of the ceremony.

After Qu Hao recounted the etiquette and customs of this place, Gu Daiyan decided to not even talk anymore.

After he was satisfied with his meal and drinks, Qu Li had no choice but to leave due to his previous duty of visiting her. Before he left, he had even instructed Qu Hao to accompany him every inch of his way, which only made Gu Danyan's head hurt even more.

But I've never heard of anyone who would let the Crown Prince accompany guests.

"When I went to Navy Tide, there were quite a few things I heard about you. Unfortunately, I didn't confirm your identity at that time, so I didn't go find you." Qu Hao was the first to speak. His tone was filled with regret. "If I had met you earlier, you wouldn't have to risk your life to leave the prince's mansion."

Only then did Gu Danyan suddenly remember that the envoy had brought people here twice.

"I originally didn't need anyone to interfere in my business with Duan Chenxuan."

Gu Liuyan's tone was much softer. Perhaps when she saw Qu Hao's eyes, which were out of place for her, she was reminded of Qing Ze, who was babbling beside her. She raised a faint smile and said, "Next time, I will bring Qing Ze to see you. Your eyes are quite similar to his."

Qu Hao embarrassedly covered his eyes and asked, "Who is Qing? "Your sweetheart?"

"My son." Gu Danyan's gentle words made Qu Hao widen his eyes. He then helplessly said, "Then why did you leave the Jing King …"

"My blood and bones have not been born yet, but they are already dead in my stomach. "Qing, on the other hand, is an adopted son whom I have entrusted to take care of. He is very cute, and according to what Spiritualist said, he is also a good person to train in martial arts. Gu Daiyan quickly interrupted Qu Hao's thoughts.

Even the royal family knew that she had lost her child, not to mention someone like him, who probably even heard rumors about her.

Qu Hao slightly opened his mouth and pondered for a moment. "Uncle told me what you had planned to do earlier. I think it would be feasible, and now that there's a temporary truce, neither side can determine what the other party wants to do. Elder sister, what do you think?"

Seeing that her cousin had changed the topic, Gu Danyan also replied seriously, "Navy Tide is currently fighting for the position of Crown Prince, but even if they don't, the Third Prince and Prince Jing will definitely not be united. Although it looks like they've won the city, Jiang Yan isn't necessarily unprepared."

"How is Jiang Yan doing?"

If Gu Cheng thinks the same as I do, then the best way to rise is to win over a few nomadic clans nearby, promise them land and food, and bring the slaves of Fringe City along with them. When that happens, the few small countries in the west of Jiang Yan will definitely become vassals, but they won't necessarily be able to combine into one entity. The best way is to start with slaves, find another leader, fight against Cang Dan, and then rope in the other forces. Gu Danyan said in a low voice.

Qu Hao thought about it carefully and found that Gu Daiyan's words were not wrong. However, he found it strange: "Do you really believe that Gu Cheng would do such a thing?"

If there comes a day when the emperor falls, he won't even have the chance to make a comeback. The only thing he can do is to make the first move, and now, Lai Xuan is favored by the slaves. As long as he is put forward, she will not be able to rule the country by force, and Jiang Yan will be overthrown and a bigger country will be built with ease.

Gu Danyan lightly tapped the table with his fingertip, as if he had thought of something. He then got someone to bring over some ink.

He first wrote a few medicinal formulas, and then wrote a letter under Qu Hao's gaze and passed it to the guard at the door: "Send someone to deliver this letter to the Third Prince of Navy Tide's camp, and then deliver this letter to the king of the prefectures. They all say directly that this letter was sent by me, Yun Chen."

"Yes."

The guards knew that Navy Tide's matters were usually important, so they immediately ran off without leaving a trace.

Qu Hao frowned. "You believe that King Jing will make the first move?" I don't think that Third Prince is someone to be trifled with. "

"Third Prince must wait until he's completely prepared before making his move. I just want to see if Duan Chengxuan will send troops to suppress him." Gu Danyan's face turned even colder. He gripped his fingers tightly and sneered: "If he really doesn't want this throne, then show his sincerity. Otherwise, in the future, he will not stop until he dies."

"But I heard that it was the Jing King who delivered you to the pill house. Between you and him …."

"The love has not dispersed, and the grudge has not. It is hard to explain." Gu Danyan rubbed her forehead helplessly. Just as she was about to stand up and say goodbye, her legs almost gave out. She only managed to hold on to the edge of the table with her hands and steadied herself.

She had stayed too long. She had to go back and apply the medicine.

"Let's stop talking about this for today. My legs are indeed feeling a bit uncomfortable." Gu Daiyan smiled helplessly.

Qu Hao ordered someone to send her back while he stayed behind. He waited for Qu Li to finish his business before he told her everything he had said.

Hearing this, Qu Li frowned and immediately slammed the table. "Who is this Jing Wang!?" If a woman loses her child, how much suffering will she suffer? He will not be able to repay her for the rest of his life! "

"Yes, but now he's even thinking of bringing his sister back. Isn't that a bit too much of a wishful thinking?" At this moment, Qu Hao's expression turned cold. Seeing that Qu Li's face was gloomy, he quickly comforted, "Uncle, don't take this too seriously. I see that my elder sister is also a quick-witted person. The things that she wants to do are similar to what we previously thought. How about …"

"Absolutely not." Qu Li immediately rejected his words, "I don't want her to face Gu Cheng again. We can do what she says, but …"

After saying this, Qu Li also shivered.

After a long silence, Qu Hao softly said, "Uncle, I know you're afraid that sister's skills are incorrect."

"After all, she grew up with Gu Cheng. Back then, I didn't properly teach her. Now that she's so intelligent, I'm afraid she wants me to profit out of it." Qu Li held his forehead, feeling a headache coming on. Even though his daughter had blood in her veins, he had seen her a few times. He had no idea what kind of person she was.

The smarter one was, the easier it was for them to take the wrong path.

"Let's observe for a while." Qu Hao sighed helplessly.