freenovelworld Chapter 205: The Storm of Four Countries
Chapter 205: The Storm of Four Countries
Before this, there was a general downpour of rain across the country. The continuous rain moistened the dry earth and quietly dispelled the dull and depressing atmosphere in the court.
Once upon a time, court officials discussed the matter of County Master Shen Li, each holding their own opinion and arguing endlessly. But now, the topic of County Master Shen Li seemed to have been washed away by the rain and was no longer mentioned by anyone.
However, instead, everyone was filled with surprise and deep suspicion about the cause of the rain.
They secretly wondered whether this sudden and timely rainfall was a reward from God who was moved by the suffering of the world, or was it the result of some mysterious means secretly performed by County Master Shenli?
After all, Shen Li's previous extraordinary deeds have given them an extraordinary understanding of his abilities.
But when they think about it carefully, the ability to control celestial phenomena and call the wind and rain is too shocking and far beyond their understanding, and they feel it is impossible.
Thus, this matter became like a huge and unsolvable mystery, turning into a cloud of doubts that weighed heavily on the hearts of the ministers, leaving them puzzled.
And in the silent and deep inner courtyard of the imperial palace, there was only Emperor Xuan Ye. In the dead of night, recalling the various magical aspects of Shen Li, he couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing an irrepressible smile.
He was well aware of Shen Li's extraordinary qualities, but he did not point them out. He just silently looked forward to what surprises and miracles she would bring in the future.
At the same time, the series of events that took place in Beichen Kingdom naturally did not escape the keen eyes of the three kingdoms of Nanyue, Xiqi and Dongsheng.
The spies lurking in Beichen, like ghosts hiding in the dark, quietly but efficiently collected complete intelligence about the rainfall and the court's reaction to the matter, and then transmitted it back to their respective countries without stopping.
In the court of Nanyue Kingdom, when the empress and the ministers heard the report from the spy, they all looked at each other with solemn and thoughtful expressions on their faces.
They knew very well that if there was someone in Beichen who could really control the celestial phenomena, he would undoubtedly become a variable that could not be underestimated in the future chess game between various countries.
The empress frowned slightly and turned to the counselor beside her and asked, "In your opinion, who exactly is this Shenli County Master? Will the Beichen Kingdom's strength increase significantly because of her?"
The counselor pondered for a moment, then slowly replied, "Your Majesty, this woman's origins remain a mystery, but her abilities appear to far surpass those of ordinary people. We must closely monitor Beichen's movements and make early plans."
In the magnificent hall, the atmosphere was solemn and tinged with a hint of mysterious tension.
The empress sat high on the dragon throne, her face stern, her eyes full of majesty and wisdom. She slowly glanced at the princes and the others, as if considering something.
At that moment, the eldest prince, Luo Lingchen, stood tall and proud. He took a quick and decisive step forward, then knelt on one knee, performing a standard ceremony of respect. He spoke in a clear voice, "Your Majesty, I wish to travel to Beichen to investigate! The situation in Beichen is currently delicate, and the matter of County Master Shenli is shrouded in mystery. I will do my utmost to uncover the truth and bring back detailed and reliable intelligence for Your Majesty's decision."
His words were sincere and his tone was firm, and his eyes were shining with fiery determination and fearless courage.
In fact, he also had some secret thoughts in his heart: those personal guards had brought the ugly girl's portrait and sent news, but they couldn't find the right person! So he would go to the forest again in person, so that he would not be afraid of not finding her.
Seeing his brother's behavior, the Second Prince Luo Lingyun was unwilling to be outdone. He immediately stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Highness is also willing to go. Although I am not as bold and calm as my brother, I am willing to help Your Majesty solve problems and delve into Beichen to explore its mysteries."
I will pay close attention to every detail, not missing any clues, and cooperate with my brother to live up to your majesty's trust."
His voice was crisp yet firm, his face showed the stubbornness and persistence unique to a young man, and his eyes were full of loyalty to the empress and anticipation for this mission.
The empress nodded slightly. After a moment's silence, her majestic voice rang out in the hall: "Since that's the case, I will allow you two to go to Beichen.
You must be careful and cautious on this trip, and not alert the enemy. The most important thing is to obtain accurate intelligence.
I am waiting for your good news in the palace, please don't let me down."
The two princes accepted the order in unison, both with determination on their faces. They knew that this mission was a heavy responsibility, which not only concerned their personal honor and disgrace, but was also closely related to the safety and future of the country.
The atmosphere in the palace of Xiqi Kingdom was also solemn.
The elderly Grand Tutor stroked his beard and sighed, "Beichen Country is already vast, and now with the emergence of such a strange individual, I'm afraid she will pose a threat to the peace of our Xiqi border in the future. It's imperative that we send more spies to thoroughly investigate this woman's background and whether there are other hidden forces within Beichen Country."
Everyone nodded in agreement, except for one young general who showed disdain and snorted, "It's just a rainfall, perhaps just a coincidence. Why make such a fuss?"
However, his words were not recognized by many people, and everyone was still immersed in worries about the changes in the situation in Beichen.
In the Dongsheng Kingdom, after receiving the intelligence, the king immediately convened the domestic think tank to discuss countermeasures.
A minister skilled in strategy said, "Your Majesty, regardless of whether the rain is real or not, County Lady Shenli has become a key figure in the Beichen Kingdom.
We might as well try to contact her first and test her strengths. If we can use her to our advantage, that would be great; if not, we need to make arrangements in advance to prevent any problems."
The king agreed with this and immediately ordered the selection of a suitable envoy to prepare to sneak into Beichen secretly to find out about Shen Li's situation.