Chapter 103: What does Guanyin Bi have to say?
"Oh? What does Guanyin have to say?" Emperor Li II was throwing a tantrum like a child. He sat down again and stared at Empress Changsun sharply.

"Second brother, what is your relationship with Mr. Han?" Empress Changsun suddenly asked this question.

Emperor Li II was slightly stunned. This question made him speechless. Xu Luo was just a quack who had never been to the court, so he was naturally not an official of the Tang Dynasty. He didn't even know Li Shimin's true identity, so it was obvious that they were not in a monarch-subject relationship.

After a moment's silence, Emperor Li II replied: "He is a confidant and a friend."

Empress Changsun nodded gently, "It is difficult to find a bosom friend in life, and it is even more fortunate to have one or two. Since Second Brother and Mr. Han regard each other as bosom friends, why should we stop him from pursuing his own path?" Her eyes moved, and she continued with a smile on her lips, "I understand that Second Brother is reluctant to let him leave. This separation may be three to five months, or three to five years, or even longer. But Second Brother, have you ever thought that if you reveal your identity, you may be able to keep Mr. Han."

"But have you ever considered the price behind this?" Her voice was soft, but like the morning bell and evening drum, beating on Li Er's heart.

"We have to keep his loyalty." Empress Changsun sighed softly, with some worry in her eyes, "I'm afraid that from now on, you and I, Xu Luo and I will no longer be able to open our hearts to each other, and all that will be left is the cold etiquette between the monarch and his subjects."

"Is this really the ending you wanted, second brother?" Her words were like needles, piercing Li Er's heart.

Li Er's heart tightened. It's easy to find a bosom friend, but it's hard to find a soulmate. The weight of this sentence almost made him breathless. He had been hiding his identity because he was afraid that once this layer of window paper was broken, his relationship with Xu Luo would never be the same again. If he really stood in front of Xu Luo as the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, how would the young man respond?

While thinking, the voice of Empress Chang Sun sounded again, with a bit of helplessness: "There is still one thing that worries me. Even if Xu Luo knew your true identity, he could still remain calm, and you and I could still talk as before. But second brother, have you ever thought about how those old officials in the court would view it? Xu Luo is so young, in their eyes he is just a child, how can he bear this special protection?"

She approached slowly, her chest rising and falling with her breath, and her fingers gently stroked the back of Li Er's hand. The touch of skin was like a spring breeze blowing over the water, causing ripples. "If Xu Luo enters the court, I'm afraid that you will cause criticism if you give him a high position and generous salary. If you don't use him, I'm afraid that you will chill the heart of a talented man."

Emperor Li Er's expression was uncertain and his heart was filled with confusion. Both of these choices made him feel extremely heavy.

Empress Changsun was standing by, like a savior, and she woke up Emperor Li II in time. Her eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, sparkled with wisdom and revealed an unquestionable firmness. On one side was Xu Luo, who was called a genius and a close friend of Emperor Li II, and on the other side were those loyal ministers who fought side by side with him and experienced life and death together. No matter what he did, it seemed that one side would be as cold as ice, and he would become a tyrant in the history books.

His Majesty Li Er secretly felt lucky that Empress Changsun stopped him like a gentle spring breeze. If he insisted on going out of the palace to find Xu Luo, the consequences would be disastrous. Empress Changsun opened her lips slightly and reminded him: "Brother, sometimes, taking a step back can open up a new world." Her voice was soft, but it had a power that made people obey.

Emperor Li II knew Xu Luo's talent very well, and it had been proven time and again. But the situation before him made this usually decisive emperor hesitate. He looked at Empress Changsun, whose skin was as delicate as jade, and looked even more attractive under the candlelight. Her chest rose and fell gently with her steady breathing, which made him a little distracted.

"Guanyin maid, if you say so, then I am not..." Before Emperor Li II could finish his words, Empress Zhangsun interrupted him cleverly.

"Brother, you are getting too obsessed with this." Her fingers gently brushed his arm, the action was firm yet with an indescribable tenderness. "I support Mr. Han's departure so that you can look at all this from a new perspective."

His Majesty Li II was stunned, and then looked at her with a confused face, only to see her smile slightly, that smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bright and moving. "Mr. Han's ability is only understood by my second brother and eldest brother. After all, they have special identities and are not ordinary people."

"If we forcefully drag Mr. Han into the court, wouldn't that give people something to talk about?"

"Not only will it chill the hearts of those ministers who have made great contributions, but it will also give people the opportunity to point fingers at Your Majesty!"

"Even if Big Brother and the others come out to help, they can't turn the situation around!"

"If we want to convince them and make them speechless, there is only one way, and that is to let Mr. Han stand up and prove himself!"

"Use real achievements to silence those idle rumors!"

"In this way, even if my second brother appoints Mr. Han as his consort, no one in the court will dare to raise any objection!"

"if not……"

After Empress Changsun finished her words, she paused and looked across at His Majesty Li Er, who was sitting opposite her. Her face, which had been a little gloomy, was now full of smiles.

After a moment, he nodded slowly: "Yes, you are right! Let Mr. Han prove himself and make those officials in the court and even the people in the Censorate speechless. This method is indeed brilliant!"

"only……"

Suddenly, His Majesty Li Er's face became solemn again, and he seemed a little worried. Empress Changsun smiled slightly, knowing his concerns, and said softly: "Life is determined by fate, and wealth is determined by God. Whether Mr. Han can pass this test depends on his own luck!"

Hearing this, His Majesty Li II frowned, and his face became even more worried. At this time, Empress Changsun's eyes flashed with a hint of determination. She gently brushed her chest, revealing an attractive neck, with skin as white as jade, which made people feel excited: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I believe Mr. Han will live up to everyone's expectations."

Emperor Li II took a glance and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly collected his thoughts and sighed, "I hope so." After that, he turned and walked to the window, looking at Matou Village in the distance, his mind full of thoughts.

Xu Luo told his sister Han Xier everything about his plan. At this time, Han Xier's eyes were already red and swollen from crying. Since their parents passed away, the two siblings have depended on each other. Now that her brother is leaving, she feels even more depressed. Seeing this, Xu Luo smiled and comforted her, "Girl, don't cry. I'm going to join the army to bring honor to our Han family. If you cry like this, others will think I'm bullying you."

(End of this chapter)