Chapter Six of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Scheme of Distant Alliances

Cynthia, having searched in vain for Ye Tianlong, returned to Yu Fengwu and the others who were waiting in the palace council hall, feeling somewhat uneasy about what to do.

Having just received reports from various regions, Yu Fengwu had gathered her sisters for a brief discussion, intending to find Ye Tianlong and the State Secretary Yue Ru, but the guards she sent had also failed to locate them. Therefore, Cynthia herself went, searching most of the Wuyou Palace, but no one knew the Emperor's whereabouts, nor could she find out the State Secretary's location, so she returned to the council hall dejectedly.

Cynthia looked displeased, but fortunately, Yu Fengwu and the others were already used to it, and the search for the two was dropped!

It turned out that they had indeed been searching for the two for several important matters. As Ye Tianlong increasingly demonstrated his determination to conquer the world, Yu Fengwu and the others no longer wanted to make decisions for him from behind the scenes as they had done before; it was time for him to handle such important matters personally. As for the State Secretary, no one doubted her political abilities; her presence was naturally necessary for this occasion.

"Won't something happen?" Liu Qin'er asked suspiciously.

"It shouldn't be. Maybe he's secretly gone out to hunt for women again!" Yu Fengwu, who knew Ye Tianlong's true nature well, smiled slightly and said casually.

"Ugh, that old lecher! He has so many beautiful women at home, and he still goes out to cheat! Big sister, you really need to keep an eye on him!" Princess Qian couldn't sit still any longer and said, looking indignant. Last night, she and her sisters worked together to give Ye Tianlong his routine treatment. Today, she was lazy and didn't go to the Tianji Research Institute. Hearing that there were important matters to discuss, she stayed in the council hall with everyone.

Yu Fengwu, Chen Yue, and Liu Qin'er exchanged glances and smiled knowingly. Seeing their expressions, Princess Qian became even more dissatisfied, seemingly convinced that the three of them were conspiring with that lecherous man.

"You've all misunderstood His Majesty. He didn't leave the palace..."

At this moment, Yu Zhu, who had been silent until now, spoke up. However, for reasons well-known, her pretty face flushed slightly halfway through her sentence.

Yu Fengwu and Chen Yue, seeing her expression, guessed the general situation. They knew that Yu Zhu and Ye Tianlong had a telepathic connection, and it seemed that when Cynthia couldn't find Ye Tianlong, she had already sensed his whereabouts, but for some unspeakable reason, she hadn't said anything.

"Ah? He didn't leave the palace? Then why can't Sister Cynthia find him?" Princess Qian immediately asked. In her opinion, the palace was such a small place, where could he hide? How could even goddess warriors like Cynthia not find him?

Seeing the questioning gazes from Yu Fengwu and the others, Yu Zhu lowered her head slightly and said, "His Majesty was just with Miss Yue Ru."

Seeing Yu Zhu's appearance, even the most oblivious person would understand what was going on. If there weren't other questions, Yu Zhu would never have spoken of this matter with such an embarrassed expression when he was with the State Secretary.

Yu Fengwu and Chen Yue seemed to have been mentally prepared, and Biao Qing appeared quite calm.

Princess Qian, however, was furious. Her eyes darted around excitedly, and she looked as if she had just realized something, cursing the bad man in her heart, "Hmph, he's really incorrigible! He finally couldn't resist making a move on Sister Yue Ru, what a wicked man!"

"Try to be more open-minded. As a member of the Emperor's harem, you have to gradually get used to this kind of thing!" Liu Qin'er interjected in a nonchalant tone.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's not disturb them!" Yu Fengwu seemed unwilling to let everyone get entangled in this matter, waving her hand to signal everyone to sit down and continue analyzing the matters discussed earlier.

Meanwhile, Ye Tianlong carried Yue Ru back to her residence, and both of them were extremely awkward.

Gently placing Yue Ru back on the bed, the usually dashing man was somewhat at a loss, standing there unsure whether to stay or leave, just chuckling awkwardly, making the atmosphere in the boudoir quite oppressive.

"My lord, you needn't feel burdened. I'm fine." After a long while, Yue Ru hugged her knees and said softly.

Now that she had calmed down, with her sharp and intelligent mind, how could she not see the man's predicament? After thinking it over, she had already decided in her heart that this was perhaps her fate as Yue Ji. Deep down, she knew that she wasn't only attracted to him because he was the host of the demon god. For a long time, her heart had already opened to this man. The incident in the pavilion had only suddenly brought it all to light.

"I didn't want to treat you like that, you know… Of course, I think we're very good together… Um, I'm sorry, I think you should rest. I'll be going now." Hearing Yue Ru's words, Ye Tianlong became somewhat incoherent. He knew that he couldn't treat this woman the way he had treated Zuo Lanxin. Deep down, he liked this demon woman.

As he turned to leave, Yue Ru called out, "My lord..."

Ye Tianlong turned back, facing the alluring woman on the couch, and said softly, "You have something to say to me?"

"My lord, can I stay by your side like Feng Wu and the others?" Yue Ru's voice was soft and pleading, her brows furrowed with tenderness.

Ye Tianlong's heart felt as if it had been filled with fine wine. He never imagined that this once aloof and cold-blooded demon woman could be so gentle. Looking at her lying alone on the couch, wasn't she as docile and tender as a little bird, someone to be loved and cherished?

In this situation, what reason would a man skilled in matters of the heart not to go and embrace her, to cherish her tenderly?

The next day, when Ye Tianlong and Yue Ru appeared before the women, the observant and sensitive women all sensed the different atmosphere, but knowing the reason, they did not make any unusual moves.

Seeing this, Ye Tianlong chuckled and said, "Informing all the ladies that I've added another sister to your family. How about it, are you happy?" He then reached out and put his arm around Yue Ru's waist.

"Do we have any reason to object?" Chen Yue smiled, feigning jealousy.

"Yes, she's the only State Secretary in the entire cabinet sandwiched between us sisters. What a mess! From now on, there will be no more barriers between us. We'll all be focused on His Majesty all day long, isn't that exactly what you've always wanted!" Liu Qin'er chimed in nonchalantly. Only Yu Fengwu maintained her elegant expression, showing no reaction.

"Haha, so you all warmly welcome her!" Ye Tianlong, shameless as ever, didn't care what anyone thought. When it came to women, he was undeniably a tyrant!

As soon as he finished speaking, Yue Ru pulled away from Ye Tianlong's arm and walked straight towards Yu Fengwu. Everyone's attention was immediately drawn, even Ye Tianlong, whose mouth was still agape from his laughter, stared blankly at what was about to happen.

However, to everyone's surprise, Yue Ru, who had walked to the phoenix chair where Yu Fengwu sat, suddenly bowed and then picked up a teacup from the table beside her, offering it to Yu Fengwu, saying, "In terms of age, I am definitely the elder sister, but since we have chosen His Majesty, we must still observe proper etiquette. Please drink this cup of tea!"

Yu Fengwu hurriedly stood up from her chair, grasping Yue Ru's hands as she

offered the tea, saying, "Please don't do this. Actually, there might be some misunderstanding between us, but having someone to rely on together, what could be more important than this!" At this moment, the other women also gathered around, their bright eyes clearly declaring that they welcomed this woman they had known for so long to accept Ye Tianlong's arrangement. Not only now, but in the foreseeable future, their men would inevitably continue to make similar moves; it was both unavoidable and necessary.

Seeing this, Ye Tianlong was overjoyed. A sudden impulse flashed through his mind: he wanted to hug all the beauties and kiss them all.

He was the kind of person who acted on his impulses instantly, and in the blink of an eye, he put his plan into action.

However, the women, who had anticipated his move, were prepared. As soon as the man pounced, they scattered, leaving the swift man empty-handed. The whole situation resembled an eagle trying to catch chicks, only to be tricked by a flock of chicks. The restless man, unwilling to give up, relentlessly pursued the women, creating quite a scene of chaos.

"Alright, Tianlong, stop fooling around, we have serious business to attend to!" Yu Fengwu said to Ye Tianlong, panting.

"What kind of logic is that? If you pique my interest and then don't resolve it, wouldn't I be at a disadvantage?" Ye Tianlong ignored her and continued his playful antics.

"Really, Tianlong, I'll let you fool around tonight, okay? Let's discuss serious matters properly while everyone's together," Yu Fengwu said, maintaining her composure as she dodged the man's clutches.

"I can stop if you all stand still, just let me take a whiff of your fragrance!" Ye Tianlong said with a wicked smile.

Left with no other choice, the women agreed. Led by Yu Fengwu, they stood in a neat row, like soldiers on a battlefield awaiting their general's inspection, each with a unique and alluring charm.

After a quick, fleeting taste, the satisfied man wiped his mouth, a look of pleasure on his face. The women returned to their places, all blushing shyly.

In some situations, this man really did need to be coaxed like a child, as in these matters just now.

After a short while, Yu Fengwu continued, "Alright, Tianlong, now let's get down to business."

"It's about the situation in the north and south, isn't it? You've been discussing it all day yesterday, just tell me directly!" Ye Tianlong quickly changed his tune, sitting down in a large armchair and immediately speaking with a serious expression.

“The news from the north is good, but let’s not dwell on it. The situation in the south is predictable: the Temple Legion is suffering repeated defeats, and the Chu Yue army has completely penetrated deep into the heart of Fast’s southern border. There are two other developments: our secret envoys to the Anglo-Western Empire and Ludian have returned, bringing back some new problems.” Yu Fengwu immediately got to the point, briefly recounting the situation Ye Tianlong was unaware of over the past two days.

“Focus on what the envoys brought back,” Ye Tianlong said urgently, clearly focusing on the periphery.

“Judging from the current situation, our previous plan has failed. Chu Yue, Wu’an, and Yasu’s incursions into Fast haven’t stopped for a moment, and our plan to use money and politics to stall them hasn’t worked,” Chen Yue continued, explaining the situation to Ye Tianlong.

Ye Tianlong nodded, pondering, "The previous plan failed, but it has created another opportunity."

At this moment, Yue Ru, having heard the whole story, nodded in agreement, "That's right, this has created a new opportunity for us. Plus, everyone loves money, so I think it will be even more tempting to them."

"What does Sister Yue Ru want to do?" Chen Yue, to some extent aligned with Yue Ru, immediately asked in detail.

"His Majesty must have thought of something before us, so let's hear what His Majesty has to say!" Yue Ru glanced sideways at Ye Tianlong, her meaning crystal clear—I'm merely inspired by His Majesty; the real plan still requires His Majesty's detailed guidance.

"Hehe, then I'll explain. If there's anything I've overlooked, ladies, you can't just stand by and watch!" Ye Tianlong, suddenly wanting to act formally in front of the women, seemed somewhat embarrassed.

However, he moved his facial muscles and quickly became serious, saying, "However, this is my opinion. Our previous failure wasn't due to poor planning, but rather because the enemy was truly unprepared and unable to act as we expected. The situation is different now. Take the Anglo-Western Empire, for example. Its neighboring kingdoms of Asso, Wu'an, and Chuyue have all launched a full-scale invasion of our Fast territory. This so-called quagmire is not something they can easily extricate themselves from. If any discerning person in Anglo-Western Empire has any sense, they will realize that if they don't take advantage of their opponent's predicament in the Fast war and expand their territory, they are truly beyond redemption."

"So, the situation in our other target, Ludian, must be similar?" Yu Fengwu asked with a smile.

"That's my understanding, after all, their situation has very similar factors to Anglo-Western Empire's," Ye Tianlong nodded, replying with an air of world-conquering wisdom.

"In that case, Your Majesty, may Chenyue and I take action immediately?" Yue Ru knew that such a task required the combined efforts of her subordinates, the Wanyan Society and Chenyue's Yuming Pavilion, which spanned the entire continent. Seeing that everything discussed was in line with her judgment, she decisively volunteered.

"No, no, no. This time, it's not just the two of you who will go. We need to expand this scheme significantly," Ye Tianlong hurriedly shook his head in response.

"Your Majesty, what else do you intend to do?" This time, Yue Ru truly couldn't fathom Ye Tianlong's intentions.

"This time, I will openly send envoys to visit these two countries. Your mission remains the same as before: do your utmost to urge the pro-war elements within their countries to voice their support for war." Ye Tianlong's eyes narrowed slightly, his expression indeed suggesting he was laying out a grand strategy.

"I understand, this is called 'befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones'!" Yue Ru recited, taking the lead.

"No, although it's befriending distant states, it's not attacking nearby ones. We are on the defensive. However, I hope that day will come soon," Ye Tianlong interrupted Yue Ru, his eyes gleaming.

"Alright, let's proceed as Tianlong suggests and split up. Now, let's discuss the situation of fighting on the north, south, and east!" Seeing that the matter was basically settled, Yu Fengwu guided everyone to the next stage of discussion.

So, everyone then conducted a detailed study and discussion of the current situation of fighting on three fronts. After their so-called cabinet reached a preliminary conclusion, the various departments of the Fast administration would then implement it in detail.

There were no more suitable candidates than Ji Wujiu and Lu Tuxian for the envoys sent to the two countries.

They were already very familiar with the current situation on the continent, and Ye Tianlong had given them instructions before their departure. Therefore, they were determined to succeed in this mission, which could influence the entire continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure of the continent).

The first thing Lu Tuxian did upon arriving in the Yingxi Empire was not to pay homage to their emperor, but to visit the Seventh Prince, Gao Qi, that very night.

In the spacious flower hall, the imposing Gao Qi received Lu Tuxian.

Looking at the gift list handed over by the visitor, Gao Qi laughed and said, "Is it that your Emperor Tianlong instructed you that the first thing you should do upon arriving in Yingxi is not to immediately submit your documents and wait for an audience with the Emperor, but to come and find me first?"

"Your Highness is wise. The Emperor did indeed instruct his subjects to pay a visit to His Highness first. His admonition to his subjects to pay a visit to His Highness first is merely to perform the monarchical ceremony in advance. The Emperor..."

"Shut up!" Before Lu Tu could finish speaking, Gao Qi coldly interrupted him.

Looking at Gao Qi's cold and aloof expression, the Iceblood Demon man remained calm and continued, "Your Highness, you can rest assured that no one will know of my visit to your residence. Since Your Highness is in a bad mood, I will take my leave. However, I still hope that Your Highness will take some time to visit this place; it will certainly not disappoint you!"

With that, Rutu placed a note on the gift list that Gao Qi had just placed on the coffee table, then took a few steps back and turned to leave.

Watching this somewhat arrogant figure, Gao Qi turned and picked up the note. It read "Zhongcheng Yuming Pavilion" in large characters, with a blue ruyi (auspicious symbol) drawn beside it.

He picked up the gift list again and muttered to himself, "This Ye Tianlong is really going all out. Looks like I'll have to make a trip!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand behind him, and two men immediately emerged from the shadows. One of them, wearing a feather fan and a turban, had a neatly trimmed goatee, clearly the demeanor of a top strategist. The other was incredibly strong, his meticulous expression reflecting his professionalism; he was obviously Gao Qi's close bodyguard.

"What do you think, Mr. Fang?" Gao Qi asked the strategist-like man. "This man is exceptionally courageous, which shows that Ye Tianlong is determined to succeed on this trip. Analyzing his relay of Ye Tianlong's words, we can make good use of this. His Majesty is getting old and increasingly lax in his duties. With such a good opportunity both domestically and internationally, Your Highness should act now." Mr. Fang, fanning himself with a feather fan, paced back and forth between Gao Qi, his eyes slightly narrowed, as he spoke.

"It seems Ye Tianlong must have something to tell me, though what he's thinking is pretty clear." Gao Qi nodded, speaking with a tone of certainty.

"I think Your Highness should make a trip, right now!" Mr. Fang said decisively, patting his feather fan.

"Now?" Gao Qi asked doubtfully. In his mind, even if he went, it shouldn't be tonight; wouldn't that make Lu Tu laugh at him first?

"Since we're destined to cooperate, there's no need to be so particular. From now on, Your Highness can't hesitate any longer. We can only race against time; we can't worry about these things." Mr. Fang suddenly stopped, looking at Gao Qi with a firm gaze, while glancing at the man beside him.

"Alright then, I'll go now!" Gao Qi looked into Mr. Fang's eyes, seemingly unable to find any reason to refuse.

"Go with peace of mind. With Shen Gang accompanying His Highness, there won't be any problems." Mr. Fang nodded to Gao Qi, then said to the man beside him, "Protect His Highness well. I think I don't need to elaborate on the details!"

The man named Shen Gang

clasped his hands in a fist salute and said, "Please rest assured, Your Highness and Mr. Fang, I will certainly fulfill my mission!" "Let's go, let's set off!" Gao Qi waved his hand and walked straight out of the hall.

Meanwhile, Lu Tu had already returned to his residence at the Yu Ming Pavilion, still wondering if Gao Qi might come to visit that night.

In his opinion, Ye Tianlong's words alone shouldn't have been enough to attract so much attention! At least, he would probably have to wait a few days to see Gao Qi again before the Emperor of the Yingxi Empire summoned him.

However, just as he was about to tidy up and prepare to rest, he heard the noise outside and became alert, turning around to go outside.

Looking at the two people who appeared before him, a bright light flashed in Lu Tu's eyes, appearing even more eerie in the dim light. Indeed, standing before him were none other than Gao Qi, the seventh prince of the Anglo-Western Empire, and his personal attendant, Shen Gang.

"Welcome, Your Highness! Please come in!" Lu Tuxian said in a low voice, leading them to a small courtyard.

Gao Qi and Shen Gang glanced around cautiously, then followed without a word into the exquisite courtyard. Upon entering, a strange fragrance wafted towards them, instantly captivating Gao Qi. It was intoxicating; he was almost certain there was a woman inside. Knowing the ways of the world, he recognized it as a scent rarely used by women. Entering a room

decorated in the style of an east-facing building, the three sat on the floor.

Gao Qi cut to the chase: "I want to know what message His Majesty the Heavenly Dragon has for you. Can you tell me now, sir?"

"Your Highness," Lu Tuxian replied calmly, first pouring Gao Qi a cup of wine. "His Majesty has already conveyed the message he gave you, without any further instructions."

"What did you say? Then what is your purpose in inviting me here?" Gao Qi was clearly furious. He hadn't come here in the middle of the night just for a drink.

"Your Highness, please don't be angry. Have a few drinks first, and then I'll explain in detail, okay?" Lu Tuxian picked up his wine cup and offered it to Gao Qi, his demeanor neither humble nor arrogant.

Looking at the man's face, Gao Qi seemed to have no choice. Since he had already rushed here overnight, it meant he had revealed his hand. If he continued to act aloof, it would seem childish.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on his handsome face. He raised his wine cup, clinked it against Lu Tuxian's, and drank it all in one gulp.

Gao Qi held his empty cup in the air and said, "Good wine!"

Lu Tuxian poured wine for the two of them, drinking almost a whole pot before glancing sideways at Gao Qi and clapping his hands a few times.

A moment later, the door opened, and a woman dressed in Japanese attire entered, carrying an exquisite tray with a pot of wine and several delicate side dishes.

She walked demurely to the men's table, knelt, and slowly offered them the dishes and wine before rising and leaving with the same delicate steps.

Gao Qi's eyes nearly popped out of his head; even after the door closed, his gaze remained fixed on her.

He clearly recognized the woman who had just entered… Yes, she was like the female slave who diligently served Ye Tianlong when he met her in Esnia! How could she be in Yingxi?

Gao Qi quickly pondered this question!

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