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It was the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi!
"Judging by the time, Uesugi Tora should be returning to Kyoto soon, right?"
The Empress Dowager narrowed her eyes and said, a meaningful smile curving her lips.
Zhan Doudou smiled slightly and replied:
"It should happen in the next few days."
"Uesugi Tora thought he had everything under wraps, but little did he know that his every move was being monitored by us!"
The Empress Dowager smiled and said:
"Once he rescues Sean, we'll find a reason to punish him and have him executed!"
"And Sean, he is a former official of the Northern Wei Dynasty. He should be killed if necessary, and remember not to be soft-hearted."
"As the emperor of Northern Qi, one must be ruthless in many things."
Zhan Doudou bowed slightly and said, "Your Highness understands!"
If the court officials of Northern Qi were to witness this scene, they would be utterly astonished.
In the Northern Qi court, the Empress Dowager and the young Emperor Zhan Doudou were irreconcilable enemies, leading to a power struggle between two factions.
Little did they know, this was nothing more than a charade between the two.
The Empress Dowager had been with Zhan Doudou since she was a child, so how could she not know Zhan Doudou's gender?
Their novels are just a way of sharing information; it's all just a covert power struggle.
The purpose was to deceive people and confuse the public.
In this way, the power of the court officials was dispersed, making the imperial power more centralized.
It could also create the illusion of disunity within the Northern Qi state for external enemies.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it "pretending to be weak to catch a tiger".
After a brief silence, Zhan Doudou frowned slightly and muttered to herself in doubt:
"I wonder if Chen Qingfeng will hand Sean over to Uesugi Tiger?"
“If he doesn’t hand over the people, he’ll probably have a hard time getting to the capital alive.”
"If that's the case, it would be a real shame."
As she spoke, Zhan Doudou sighed helplessly.
Upon hearing what Zhan Doudou said, the Empress Dowager's face darkened, and she said coldly:
"Chen Qingfeng? Just a scholar, no need to take him too seriously!"
"Your mother knows that you enjoy reading his novel, Dream of the Red Chamber, and it is indeed a well-written book."
"But when it comes to the greater good of the nation and its people, let alone one Chen Qingfeng, even ten or a hundred wouldn't suffice!"
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Zhan Doudou nodded.
Although I know the Empress Dowager is right.
But the thought of Chen Qingfeng dying at the hands of Uesugi Tora still made me feel a little regretful.
Just then, a carrier pigeon flew down.
Seeing this, Zhan Doudou got up and stepped forward, taking the message from the carrier pigeon's leg band.
"It must be news from Uesugi Tora."
Zhan Doudou thought to herself, then opened the message to take a look.
However, upon seeing this, she was completely stunned, her expression filled with overwhelming shock.
"Ok?"
Seeing Zhan Doudou's expression, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but ask with a hint of doubt:
"What happened?"
Zhan Doudou snapped out of her shock and said incredulously:
"Mother."
"The letter said... Chen Qingfeng flicked his wrist and overturned Uesugi Tora's iron cavalry."
"Then he struck with his sword, severely injuring Uesugi Tora on the spot."
"Now, Uesugi Tiger has been captured and is in Chen Qingfeng's hands."
When she said this, Zhan Doudou looked incredulous.
Before reading the message, I thought it was a message that Sean had succeeded.
Who would have thought it would turn out like this?
"what?"
At the same time, the Empress Dowager was also shocked and disbelieving upon hearing the news.
"how is this possible?"
"Isn't Chen Qingfeng just a civil official in Nanqing?"
"How does one possess such formidable martial arts prowess?"
"Uesugi Tora is a ninth-rank martial artist, yet he subdued him with a single sword strike?"
The Empress Dowager was shocked and became somewhat flustered.
After all, according to her and Zhan Doudou's plan.
Once Uesugi Tiger returns from rescuing Sean, we can find a pretext to execute him and take back his military power in a legitimate way!
But now, such a change has occurred.
Zhan Doudou's face was full of surprise.
Because she enjoyed reading Chen Qingfeng's Dream of the Red Chamber, she had sent someone to inquire about Chen Qingfeng.
Knowing Chen Qingfeng's reputation in the capital of Nanqing, he was a playboy and dissolute young man.
But right now, with a flick of his arms, he sent Uesugi Tora's elite cavalry flying, and with a casual sword strike, he severely injured and subdued Uesugi Tora.
This news is absolutely shocking!
"Is he... is he also so extraordinary in martial arts?"
Zhan Doudou's breathing became rapid, and she seemed somewhat flustered.
At this moment, the Empress Dowager calmed down from her shock and said in a deep voice:
"I never expected Chen Qingfeng to be so well hidden."
"Even Uesugi Tora is no match for him."
"Civil official?"
"It seems it was just a smokescreen!"
Upon hearing what the Empress Dowager said, Zhan Doudou's expression changed, and she asked:
"Mother, what should we do?"
The Empress Dowager appeared to be deep in thought.
After thinking for a moment, he replied:
"Let's talk about it after he goes to the capital!"
Zhan Doudou nodded, her curiosity about Chen Qingfeng growing stronger.
Besides, she was also secretly pleased.
Because of the Dream of the Red Chamber, I already had a good impression of Chen Qingfeng.
He had previously thought that if Chen Qingfeng didn't release him, given Shangshan Hu's ruthlessness, he might kill him.
Unexpectedly, Chen Qingfeng is actually a martial arts master.
"This Chen Qingfeng is quite interesting."
"Perhaps... we could try to befriend them."
Zhan Doudou pondered silently.
Suddenly, Zhan Doudou's expression changed drastically, and she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:
"not good!"
Seeing Zhan Doudou's panicked state, the Empress Dowager frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:
"what happened?"
Zhan Doudou didn't hide anything and responded:
"Mother."
"The Imperial Advisor recently sent Duoduo to assassinate Sean."
"Chen Qingfeng's martial arts skills are so formidable, wouldn't Duoduo's going there be like...a lamb entering a tiger's den?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.
If Zhan Doudou hadn't brought it up, she would still be completely in the dark.
Why didn't you tell me about this beforehand?
The Empress Dowager asked coldly.
Zhan Doudou looked embarrassed and remained silent for a while before explaining:
"Mother."
"I thought that Duoduo's assassination attempt on Sean, whether successful or not, would not affect our plans."
"Moreover, judging from their actions, Uesugi Tiger is even faster than Dodo."