He didn't want to be the villain who broke up other people's marriages. But for the sake of the emperor, and for his own dream of becoming the prime minister of the world, he had to do it.
Yes. He is an ambitious man. He chose to serve the overlord of the world, not the monarch of a country. The reason he followed Situ Jingyan was because he believed that he possessed such abilities.
Shen Qianmo turned around and looked at Haoyue carefully, as if trying to see through his thoughts, and slowly curled up a sarcastic smile.
“If His Majesty insists on this course of action, even if Tianmo doesn’t perish, it will lose the means to contend for the throne. Haoyue and Yunxin will not follow such a monarch!” Haoyue saw the hesitation on Shen Qianmo’s face and dropped another bombshell.
Shen Qianmo frowned slightly. Haoyue was the Prime Minister of Tianmo, and Yunxin was the General of Tianmo. The two could be considered Situ Jingyan's right-hand men. If they were to become disappointed in Situ Jingyan because of this, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Even with the combined power of the Bloodthirsty Pavilion and the Demon Palace, Tianmo, despite being able to withstand the attacks from Linwei and Li Kingdom, would, as Haoyue said, lose the resources to contend for supremacy.
The world—that was something Situ Jingyan had always been determined to conquer. She had said she didn't want to be a burden to Situ Jingyan.
It seems that marrying Princess Anya is the only way out. Should I really leave? Should I really let go?!
"When is the date set by Linwei for the marriage alliance?!" He raised an eyebrow and asked with a cold expression.
"Three months later." Haoyue didn't understand why Shen Qianmo asked this, but she answered truthfully. Did Shen Qianmo's question mean she was willing to leave?
"Okay, I promise you." Shen Qianmo slowly smiled, a smile that seemed to carry the brilliance of sunlight, so beautiful that one dared not look directly at it.
She can leave, but she won't leave forever.
Forced by circumstances, is that it?! Then, in three months, she went and destroyed the Li Kingdom! Once the Li Kingdom is destroyed, Linwei will lose its ability to threaten Tianmo. At that time, even if Tianmo abandons its allies, it will only give Linwei a reason to strike first.
She will use the power of the Demon Palace, the power of the entire martial arts world, and the remaining power of Qi Yue and Li Kingdom to help Situ Jingyan. At that time, I'm afraid Linwei will only end up shooting himself in the foot!
War. Having a legitimate reason for war is indeed extremely important, but let's not forget that the most important thing is strength.
With absolute power, what does it matter if you're in the wrong?! Throughout history, the victor is king and the loser is a bandit. As long as you possess absolute power, no problem is insurmountable.
If she remembered correctly, the martial arts tournament was in a month. The martial arts alliance leader would receive the Xuan Tie Token, which would grant them command over the Seven Absolutes Manor. The martial arts alliance leader could command all martial artists, and although martial artists couldn't truly be like an army, destroying a country wouldn't be difficult.
Moreover, with the power of the Seven Absolutes Manor, she would have weapons. Weapons are one of the most important aspects of warfare. As long as she destroyed the Li Kingdom, all other problems would cease to be problems.
She had said she wouldn't be a burden to Situ Jingyan. She wanted to stand beside him with dignity, not relying on his love, but on her absolute strength. She was the only woman qualified to stand by his side; no one else could reach that level!
"Since the Palace Master has come to her senses, I shall take my leave." Haoyue's brows furrowed slightly. The intense confidence emanating from the woman before him almost made him think he was seeing the Emperor. What a striking resemblance in confidence and domineering presence! He could hardly believe this was such a beautiful woman.
No wonder the Demon Palace Master has disguised herself as a man for so many years without anyone noticing. The aura she exudes is probably even stronger than that of a man.
Whatever her reasons for agreeing to leave the Emperor, as long as she agreed, that's fine. That way, the Emperor can marry Princess Anya, join forces with Linwei to eliminate all obstacles, and finally have the two countries clash. That should make things much easier, right?
But looking at the woman before him, for the first time in his life, he questioned his decision. Was letting her leave the Emperor really the right thing to do?! Such a stunningly beautiful woman... perhaps...
"Is the Prime Minister reluctant to leave?" Shen Qianmo glanced at Haoyue, her eyes indifferent, and sat down to continue leisurely drinking her tea, clearly issuing an order to leave.
"I'll take my leave." Haoyue then realized her lapse in composure, bowed, and turned to leave.
Back in her room, Shen Qianmo packed her bags while telling Qianqian about her plan to leave the Tianmo Imperial Palace.
"What?! Miss, you're leaving?! But didn't the young master say he wanted to marry you?!" Qianqian's eyes widened in surprise. She knew Shen Qianmo's feelings for Situ Jingyan, so why would she choose to leave at this time?!
Could it be that the man threatened you earlier?! That's impossible. You're never someone who would be threatened.
"I'm going to collect my dowry." Shen Qianmo smiled confidently and ostentatiously, which made her look even more noble and otherworldly, and her dark eyes sparkled with light.
Qianqian nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite. In short, what Miss meant was that she would still marry the young master, but just needed to leave temporarily?!
Since that's the case, she decided not to worry about it anymore. Anyway, her mistress's decisions were always right, and besides, her mistress had said she would still marry the young master in the future, so leaving temporarily wouldn't cause any problems. Besides, she was getting restless in the palace anyway, so being able to leave and have some fun would be good.
After packing her bags, Shen Qianmo left a letter on the table and then fled with Qianqian, leaving the Tianmo Imperial Palace and returning to the martial world.
Shen Qianmo had no idea that her departure nearly led to the destruction of the entire Rumeng Pavilion by Situ Jingyan's anger.
With a "pong," a fine table was reduced to dust by Situ Jingyan's hand. Situ Jingyan's eyes narrowed dangerously, his thin lips pressed coldly, and his gaze swept over the servants kneeling on the ground.
The servants were trembling all over, their heads almost buried in the ground, not daring to look up at the furious Situ Jingyan.
"Go and fetch Haoyue and Yunxin for me!" Situ Jingyan glanced at Qingsong, who was standing to the side with his head bowed, and said coldly. Then he glanced at the servants kneeling on the ground and said coldly, "Get out of here!"
He was still clutching the paper left by Shen Qianmo tightly in his hand.
It's a thin piece of paper with only a few neat lines of writing on it.
Jingyan, I am now aware of the current political situation. Agreeing to the marriage alliance is imperative. I do not wish to be a burden to you.
Don't worry about me while I'm gone. I'll return when the time comes. Remember, I will never leave you.
"Mo'er! Where have you gone?!" Situ Jingyan gripped the paper tightly in his hand. This silly Mo'er, how could she be a burden to him?! Even if she were, so what? Did he, Situ Jingyan, not even have the ability to protect the woman he loved?!
Li Kingdom, Linwei? So what if they join forces? Does Situ Jingyan think he's afraid? No one, absolutely no one can take Shen Qianmo away from him!
"Your Majesty." Haoyue and Yunxin were quickly brought to Qingsong.
"How dare you!" Situ Jingyan's cold face was filled with anger, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he coldly stared at Haoyue and Yunxin.
Yunxin and Haoyue, however, remained equally composed. Yunxin's eyes held a hint of fortitude and unyielding spirit, while Haoyue's eyes seemed veiled by a thin mist, appearing unpredictable and leaving one unable to fathom his thoughts.
"We are only thinking of Your Majesty's best interests," Haoyue replied calmly, her tone neither humble nor arrogant.
He was not unaware of Situ Jingyan's anger, nor was he unaware of the consequences of provoking him. However, he was not afraid. For Situ Jingyan's long-cherished wish to unify the world, since he had chosen to do this, he was not afraid to bear the consequences.
Yunxin, who was standing to the side, did not react much when she heard Haoyue say this. Her face remained resolute, but her words were gentle, which did not match her appearance. "Please, Your Majesty, see the truth."
"Hmph! Thinking of me?! When have I ever needed you to make decisions for me?!" Situ Jingyan's face darkened further upon hearing Haoyue's words, and he spoke coldly.
"Your Majesty! You know the current situation. We have no other choice but to do this!" Yunxin's tone remained gentle, but a hint of anxiety still appeared between her brows.