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Instead, Wei Tingyu had just whispered these instructions in his ear!
He even told himself not to panic after this happened, because his brother the emperor would definitely recognize him.
It seems that Wei Tingyu had completely predicted that Anguo had set up two fake Princes of Li. At this moment, Yang Ying could only admire Wei Tingyu's foresight!
Could her beloved lord really be a celestial being descended to earth?!
Otherwise, how could he be so prescient?!
"Who are you? Why are you impersonating me?!" Yang Ying, who was already confident, naturally shook off her original unease and instead looked at the two people on either side with a confident expression, questioning them.
"Who are you? Why are you impersonating me?" The two fake Prince Li naturally followed suit, pointing at each other with expressions of astonishment.
"Hahahaha!" At this moment, Emperor Wu finally burst into laughter. As he slowly stood up, he said, "You Anguo people are really amusing! Did you think I wouldn't even recognize my own brother?"
Emperor Wu immediately understood what was happening and sneered.
"Ah Ying!" At the same time, he quickly walked towards Yang Ying: "When I heard that the imperial envoy was coming, I knew it would be you!"
"This journey is fraught with danger, and none of my distant relatives... have the courage to undertake it!"
As he spoke, Emperor Wu helped Yang Ying to sit down at the table, and then sat down opposite her, saying, "Ah Ying, you truly are my own brother!"
"Your Majesty! These two are..." The minister of Anguo was now embarrassed and quickly bowed, wanting to explain to Emperor Wu.
However, Emperor Wu waved his hand and said, "No need for further words! I and A-Ying still have things to discuss. You may all leave!"
After all, Emperor Wu knew perfectly well why the Anguo people were pulling this stunt! Listening to their explanations now would only be a waste of time, so there was no need for it at all!
"A-Ying!" After the people of Anguo had all left, Emperor Wu wanted to speak.
Before he could finish speaking, Yang Ying made a gesture to stop him, and then pulled a small jar of crickets from her sleeve.
After shaking the lids to wake the sleeping creatures inside, I placed the jars that were emitting crisp cricket chirps to the side.
The sound of crickets filled the room, preventing anyone outside from overhearing the conversation inside.
Emperor Wu's eyes lit up immediately upon seeing this. He had never expected that his usually least favored younger sister would have such a delicate mind.
Of course, he had no idea that Wei Tingyu had prepared all of this in advance and had instructed Yang Ying on it.
"Did you really bring 100,000 taels of gold?" At this moment, Emperor Wu was most worried about his own safety and whether he could return safely, so he went straight to the point and asked.
"We do indeed have 100,000 taels of gold!" Yang Ying nodded and said, "However, Lord Wei is worried that the people of Anguo might change their minds, so he has hidden the gold and carriages in a safe place and will only hand them over to them when we leave Anguo's territory!"
"Lord Wei?" Emperor Wu was stunned upon hearing this, because he knew that there was no marquis in Wu Kingdom with the surname Wei.
"Lord Wei Tingyu of Jining! He is an envoy sent by the Central Plains to form an alliance with our country!" Yang Ying quickly explained, "Upon learning that we were going to exchange 100,000 taels of gold for my brother, he volunteered to accompany me to welcome him!"
Why would a foreign official be so concerned about getting himself back?
Emperor Wu was immediately puzzled, and his eyes darted around quickly...
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Chapter 188 Princess Yang Ying is disappointed! That despicable Emperor Wu!
However, Emperor Wu also knew that this was not the time to dwell on these issues; the most important thing was for him to return safely!
"Where is your sister-in-law? How is she?" Emperor Wu nodded, then asked Yang Ying.
"Your Majesty is in good health!" Yang Ying nodded quickly upon hearing this, "and the baby in your womb is also perfectly healthy!"
"..." Upon hearing this, Emperor Wu's expression changed drastically. He then stood up in astonishment, but the next second his face lit up with joy.
"I have a child!" Emperor Wu muttered to himself as he paced around the room.
Of course he knew that he had never touched Xiao Yan!
Now that she says she's pregnant, it's either a fake pregnancy scheme or she's been cheated on!
Regardless of the situation, he could only pretend to be happy in front of Yang Ying for the time being, and would talk about it again when they got back!
"What about Danyang?!" After a brief moment of excitement, Emperor Wu remembered an even more crucial question.
He knew his younger brother, the regent, all too well. He suspected that the person in the entire Wu Kingdom who least wanted him to return was Prince Danyang, Yang Xingjian!
“My brother, the Prince of Danyang, has been busy overseeing the country in Wudu!” Yang Ying replied, pursing her lips.
She wanted to tell her emperor brother about everything the Prince of Danyang had done, but then she remembered that Wei Tingyu had repeatedly warned her not to do so, so she could only keep these things to herself.
He only wanted to wait until he brought his brother, the emperor, back to Wudu to sit on the dragon throne again before exposing the things that the great villain, the Prince of Danyang, had done.
However, Emperor Wu was not so easily convinced by Yang Ying's words. He turned his head and stared at her for a few seconds before smiling slightly. Then he leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Did he say what kind of identity he hoped I would return in?"
"Is the ruler of Wu Kingdom or the retired emperor?"
Yang Ying only realized after hearing the last sentence that her emperor brother was also worried about the Prince of Danyang.
“Brother, there’s no need to worry. Brother Danyang is diligent…” Yang Ying was very unhappy, feeling that this was not how brothers should act, but he still spoke up.
However, she was interrupted by Emperor Wu before she could finish speaking.
"Alright, alright!" Emperor Wu frowned and waved his hand forcefully, saying, "Your words sound like someone taught you how to say them!"
"I have been vying with Danyang for the position of Crown Prince for so many years, I know him very well!"
"He must have sent many trusted assassins to prevent you from reaching Anguo smoothly!"
"As long as I can't go back, he can rightfully seize this throne!"
"This is Danyang! Danyang..."
Seeing the increasingly ferocious expression on Emperor Wu's face and the growing urgency in his voice, Yang Ying was completely stunned. Her elder brother had indeed been right; the Prince of Danyang had not only sent trusted assassins to stop her, but had even dispatched his army!
If it weren't for Wei Tingyu protecting her, she probably would have been thrown into some ditch long ago!
"Brother! Brother!" Thinking of this, Yang Ying hurriedly tried to wake up the increasingly insane Emperor Wu, but found that the other party was only focused on cursing the Prince of Danyang and completely ignored her presence.
In a moment of desperation, she even grabbed the man by the collar and shouted, "Yang Xingyuan!"
This name brought Emperor Wu back to reality from his madness. It had been so many years since anyone had changed his name... so long that even he was stunned for a moment before he realized that Yang Xingyuan was his name!
"Can't we talk about these things after you've safely returned to Wu Kingdom?!" Yang Ying also felt exhausted.
When she interacted with Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi before, she always felt that she was very naive. However, now she realized that this emperor brother seemed to be even less capable than herself!
After all, even a girl like her knows what should be prioritized and what should be secondary right now! What good will it do for you to curse the King of Danyang and wish him to ascend to heaven?
No wonder Wei Tingyu had told her not to reveal that the Prince of Danyang had sent troops to block her on the road! Yang Ying could even imagine that if the Emperor Wu knew about this, his madness would probably be dozens of times worse than before!
"Now you even dare to lecture me?!" However, Emperor Wu, Yang Xingyuan, showed no signs of sobering up after being scolded. Instead, he glared at Yang Ying and questioned her.
"What benefits did Danyang offer you? Why are you willing to act as his advocate?"
Yang Ying was stunned when she heard Emperor Wu's words!
What's going on? Is my emperor brother an idiot?
I risked my life to come and bring you back, but you turn around and say that I was sent by the Prince of Danyang to act as his advocate?
Do you listen to yourself and see if there's any logic in what you're saying?
Yang Ying was so angry she wanted to roll her eyes! It was a shame that Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi had always laughed at her for being a political novice, but now it seemed that her emperor brother was probably even more of a problem!
No wonder he ended up like this!
Princess Yang Ying was furious at this thought. She stared straight into Emperor Wu's eyes and said without backing down, "Your subject would not have dared!"
"But Your Majesty... wasn't it because of your own stubbornness that tens of thousands of my Dawu soldiers died at Tianmen Pass?"
At this point, Princess Yang Ying was so angry that her back teeth were itching.
Having followed Wei Tingyu and Ren Ruyi along the way, her thoughts were no longer confined to the closed palace! She had begun to have her own ideas!
"We've known each other for so long! Do you have a single regret about what you did?"
"Has anyone asked those Dawu soldiers who died or were wounded for you?"
"Besides, compared to these illusory imperial thrones and powers, isn't returning to Dawu more practical and valuable?"
As Yang Ying spoke, her eyes gradually reddened, and she felt a sense of disappointment and frustration towards her emperor brother.
She was even more disappointed. She never imagined that after going through so many hardships to reach Andu and meet her brother, the emperor, she would encounter such a scene and conversation!
Emperor Wu was clearly uncomfortable under Princess Yang Ying's gaze, and he also felt guilty.
Because this selfish guy only cares about himself and has no idea how others might feel.
With a slight shift of his eyes, he immediately realized the situation.
He knew he needed Yang Ying's help to get back safely, so he immediately turned to her and said, "I want to go back! I dream of going back!"
However, although Emperor Wu's performance was sincere and heartfelt, Princess Yang Ying was not so easily fooled at this moment!
Upon seeing the other person's expression, she frowned slightly, a hint of doubt appearing in her eyes.
Just now, Emperor Wu was clearly still obsessed with his throne, but after I said a few words, he suddenly realized his mistake?
Despite being imprisoned in this tower by Anguo for so many days and subjected to countless humiliations, this guy's heart remains as hard as stone, still only thinking of himself.
How could her few words possibly overturn our original ideas?
No! My Emperor brother is definitely lying to me! Princess Yang Ying realized this in an instant, and then a hint of disappointment and even disgust appeared in her eyes when she looked at Emperor Wu!
However, before Yang Ying could say anything more, a soft knock came from the door outside.