Chapter 217: The Situation
Seeing Long Bing’s troubled expression, Su Yan could also understand her thoughts. But there was no other way. Life was like this. Even if you were unwilling, you had to get involved in many things.
“Don’t worry. Don’t you still have me and my senior sister to help you?”
Su Yan comforted her and continued, “Although I really don’t want to say this, I still have to tell you something. And that is that the Vermilion Bird Kingdom is not lying. This matter is true.”
Su Yan handed the evidence he had collected to Long Bing. Among them were various scenes recorded by a recording crystal, as well as the slaughtered civilians, and of course, the badge engraved with the Dragon Kingdom’s insignia.
“This is…”
The more Long Bing looked, the more she couldn’t believe it. She really wanted to say that this wasn’t true. But she absolutely trusted Su Yan a hundred percent. And this evidence would not lie.
And in this way, things had become complicated. What on earth was going on?
“It’s actually very easy to understand. Someone wants to stir up a dispute between you and the Vermilion Bird Kingdom, to gain benefits from it.”
This was a very simple plan, so simple that it was a bit crude. But sometimes, a simple plan did not mean it was ineffective.
According to Long Bing’s previous attitude, the Vermilion Bird Kingdom had used this kind of trick many times. So much so that when it was brought up again, Long Bing subconsciously thought that the other party was deliberately causing trouble and didn’t even investigate. If it weren’t for his insistence, wouldn’t this matter have been muddled through?
And taking ten thousand steps back, even if the matter was discovered, it didn’t seem to matter. The Vermilion Bird Kingdom’s invasion still could not be stopped.
“Why is that?”
Su Yan was a little disbelieving.
Long Bing said, “The matter is actually very simple. The Dragon Kingdom and the Vermilion Bird Kingdom have been at odds for a long time. Everyone wants to annex the other. But because the strength of the two countries is about the same, they have been in a stalemate. But with my mother’s coma, the Dragon Kingdom has no one to preside over the overall situation. If it were you, would you let go of this opportunity?”
Hearing Long Bing’s words, Su Yan fell silent. He understood that he had been naive.
So what if it was discovered that it was a conspiracy? As long as the empress’s coma was real, they would not let go of this opportunity. After all, in the end, the two countries were enemies. How could they let go of this god-given opportunity?
“In that case, didn’t I investigate in vain? This evidence is completely useless?”
Su Yan said with disappointment.
Long Bing comforted him, “How can it be in vain? You’ve really helped me a lot, letting me confirm that there really is someone in the country with ulterior motives. This is the greatest help to me.”
Before this, Long Bing had only been eighty percent sure that there was a traitor in the country. But through Su Yan’s investigation, she had finally confirmed this matter.
“What kind of help is that?”
Su Yan sighed. After working for half a day, he had still not achieved anything.
“What do you want to do now?”
They had found the evidence, but it was useless. Su Yan was curious about what Long Bing wanted to do next. Was she going to let things develop like this?
“Of course not.”
Long Bing shook her head. “No matter what, I have to stop this war.”
As long as it was a war, people would die, and it would affect many ordinary families. Long Bing knew her mother. She would not be willing to see the country become like this.
And through Su Yan’s intelligence, she knew that someone was causing trouble from within. No matter who the mastermind was, she could not let the enemy’s plan proceed smoothly.
“Can you do it?”
Su Yan was a little surprised. Second Senior Sister’s starting point was correct. But the current situation was that many people thought that the Vermilion Bird Kingdom was provoking them and was determined to start a war. They had to fight back.
Second Senior Sister had been cultivating in the sect all year round and did not have a strong presence here. She had no prestige and could not convince the crowd.
And…
“You just said it yourself. No matter what the Dragon Kingdom’s attitude is, the Vermilion Bird Kingdom will not give up this opportunity. To stop the war… is that really possible? Even if you convince your own country, you can’t convince them, right?”
“How would I know if I don’t try?”
Long Bing shook her head. She was not sure, but she still had to do this.
If she did this, it was very likely that she would not succeed. But if she didn’t, then she would definitely not succeed.
Hearing Long Bing’s words, Su Yan no longer tried to persuade her. She had her own ideas. He just needed to support her silently.
Long Bing wanted to stop the war between the two countries, but she knew that her prestige was not enough. To do this kind of thing, only one person could do it, and that was the prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom.
However…
“Is this the so-called evidence?”
The prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom was a plump, mature woman. Because she had helped the empress govern for many years, she had cultivated a noble temperament. At this moment, she was looking at Long Bing with a disdainful expression.
“You’re showing me this. What are you trying to do?”
Long Bing took a deep breath and said, “What I want to do is very simple. And that is to stop the war, at least for now. If the two countries go to war, many people will die.”
“I suspect that the current situation is very likely a carefully planned conspiracy. We must investigate it properly. So…”
“Don’t say any more.”
The prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom waved her hand and interrupted her.
“I know what Your Highness means. But have you considered it? What if this matter was self-directed by them? To sacrifice some civilians to get a perfect excuse to start a war… this is a very worthwhile deal.”
“But…”
“No buts!”
The prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom said, “The empress is in a coma, and I am temporarily in charge of state affairs. Your Highness, you don’t understand state affairs. You are still too young. This matter is no longer as simple as someone instigating it. Taking ten thousand steps back, so what if it’s a misunderstanding?”
“If any random cat or dog kills someone and leaves the Dragon Kingdom’s insignia, can that represent our actions? Why don’t they investigate it themselves and come directly to condemn us? This is completely disregarding her. So this battle is unavoidable. We must beat them until they hurt. Only then can we decide whether to fight or to make peace.”
Upon receiving the news of the empress’s coma, the Vermilion Bird Kingdom must have been ecstatic. If they were to rush to explain at this time, the other party might think they had a guilty conscience and did not dare to go to war because the empress was in a coma. They would definitely push their luck and make many unreasonable demands.
Rather than being humiliated for nothing, it was better to fight a real battle. Then everything would be resolved.
Hearing the prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom’s words, Long Bing fell silent. She had wanted to persuade the other party, but it seemed she had been persuaded by her instead.
Yes, thinking carefully, for such a simple plan, why had the Vermilion Bird Kingdom fallen for it? They hadn’t even investigated beforehand. This kind of behavior could only mean that they had the intention to start a war in the first place. To negotiate under these circumstances was just asking for humiliation.
“I understand.”
Long Bing took a breath and then asked, “But now that my mother is in a coma, if a war breaks out, can we win?”
Seeing Long Bing’s troubled expression, Su Yan could also understand her thoughts. But there was no other way. Life was like this. Even if you were unwilling, you had to get involved in many things.
“Don’t worry. Don’t you still have me and my senior sister to help you?”
Su Yan comforted her and continued, “Although I really don’t want to say this, I still have to tell you something. And that is that the Vermilion Bird Kingdom is not lying. This matter is true.”
Su Yan handed the evidence he had collected to Long Bing. Among them were various scenes recorded by a recording crystal, as well as the slaughtered civilians, and of course, the badge engraved with the Dragon Kingdom’s insignia.
“This is…”
The more Long Bing looked, the more she couldn’t believe it. She really wanted to say that this wasn’t true. But she absolutely trusted Su Yan a hundred percent. And this evidence would not lie.
And in this way, things had become complicated. What on earth was going on?
“It’s actually very easy to understand. Someone wants to stir up a dispute between you and the Vermilion Bird Kingdom, to gain benefits from it.”
This was a very simple plan, so simple that it was a bit crude. But sometimes, a simple plan did not mean it was ineffective.
According to Long Bing’s previous attitude, the Vermilion Bird Kingdom had used this kind of trick many times. So much so that when it was brought up again, Long Bing subconsciously thought that the other party was deliberately causing trouble and didn’t even investigate. If it weren’t for his insistence, wouldn’t this matter have been muddled through?
And taking ten thousand steps back, even if the matter was discovered, it didn’t seem to matter. The Vermilion Bird Kingdom’s invasion still could not be stopped.
“Why is that?”
Su Yan was a little disbelieving.
Long Bing said, “The matter is actually very simple. The Dragon Kingdom and the Vermilion Bird Kingdom have been at odds for a long time. Everyone wants to annex the other. But because the strength of the two countries is about the same, they have been in a stalemate. But with my mother’s coma, the Dragon Kingdom has no one to preside over the overall situation. If it were you, would you let go of this opportunity?”
Hearing Long Bing’s words, Su Yan fell silent. He understood that he had been naive.
So what if it was discovered that it was a conspiracy? As long as the empress’s coma was real, they would not let go of this opportunity. After all, in the end, the two countries were enemies. How could they let go of this god-given opportunity?
“In that case, didn’t I investigate in vain? This evidence is completely useless?”
Su Yan said with disappointment.
Long Bing comforted him, “How can it be in vain? You’ve really helped me a lot, letting me confirm that there really is someone in the country with ulterior motives. This is the greatest help to me.”
Before this, Long Bing had only been eighty percent sure that there was a traitor in the country. But through Su Yan’s investigation, she had finally confirmed this matter.
“What kind of help is that?”
Su Yan sighed. After working for half a day, he had still not achieved anything.
“What do you want to do now?”
They had found the evidence, but it was useless. Su Yan was curious about what Long Bing wanted to do next. Was she going to let things develop like this?
“Of course not.”
Long Bing shook her head. “No matter what, I have to stop this war.”
As long as it was a war, people would die, and it would affect many ordinary families. Long Bing knew her mother. She would not be willing to see the country become like this.
And through Su Yan’s intelligence, she knew that someone was causing trouble from within. No matter who the mastermind was, she could not let the enemy’s plan proceed smoothly.
“Can you do it?”
Su Yan was a little surprised. Second Senior Sister’s starting point was correct. But the current situation was that many people thought that the Vermilion Bird Kingdom was provoking them and was determined to start a war. They had to fight back.
Second Senior Sister had been cultivating in the sect all year round and did not have a strong presence here. She had no prestige and could not convince the crowd.
And…
“You just said it yourself. No matter what the Dragon Kingdom’s attitude is, the Vermilion Bird Kingdom will not give up this opportunity. To stop the war… is that really possible? Even if you convince your own country, you can’t convince them, right?”
“How would I know if I don’t try?”
Long Bing shook her head. She was not sure, but she still had to do this.
If she did this, it was very likely that she would not succeed. But if she didn’t, then she would definitely not succeed.
Hearing Long Bing’s words, Su Yan no longer tried to persuade her. She had her own ideas. He just needed to support her silently.
Long Bing wanted to stop the war between the two countries, but she knew that her prestige was not enough. To do this kind of thing, only one person could do it, and that was the prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom.
However…
“Is this the so-called evidence?”
The prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom was a plump, mature woman. Because she had helped the empress govern for many years, she had cultivated a noble temperament. At this moment, she was looking at Long Bing with a disdainful expression.
“You’re showing me this. What are you trying to do?”
Long Bing took a deep breath and said, “What I want to do is very simple. And that is to stop the war, at least for now. If the two countries go to war, many people will die.”
“I suspect that the current situation is very likely a carefully planned conspiracy. We must investigate it properly. So…”
“Don’t say any more.”
The prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom waved her hand and interrupted her.
“I know what Your Highness means. But have you considered it? What if this matter was self-directed by them? To sacrifice some civilians to get a perfect excuse to start a war… this is a very worthwhile deal.”
“But…”
“No buts!”
The prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom said, “The empress is in a coma, and I am temporarily in charge of state affairs. Your Highness, you don’t understand state affairs. You are still too young. This matter is no longer as simple as someone instigating it. Taking ten thousand steps back, so what if it’s a misunderstanding?”
“If any random cat or dog kills someone and leaves the Dragon Kingdom’s insignia, can that represent our actions? Why don’t they investigate it themselves and come directly to condemn us? This is completely disregarding her. So this battle is unavoidable. We must beat them until they hurt. Only then can we decide whether to fight or to make peace.”
Upon receiving the news of the empress’s coma, the Vermilion Bird Kingdom must have been ecstatic. If they were to rush to explain at this time, the other party might think they had a guilty conscience and did not dare to go to war because the empress was in a coma. They would definitely push their luck and make many unreasonable demands.
Rather than being humiliated for nothing, it was better to fight a real battle. Then everything would be resolved.
Hearing the prime minister of the Dragon Kingdom’s words, Long Bing fell silent. She had wanted to persuade the other party, but it seemed she had been persuaded by her instead.
Yes, thinking carefully, for such a simple plan, why had the Vermilion Bird Kingdom fallen for it? They hadn’t even investigated beforehand. This kind of behavior could only mean that they had the intention to start a war in the first place. To negotiate under these circumstances was just asking for humiliation.
“I understand.”
Long Bing took a breath and then asked, “But now that my mother is in a coma, if a war breaks out, can we win?”
