Chapter 570: Chapter 569: Secret of the Beiqi Imperial Family_1
 

“Let’s hear it.”

Lin Qingluo looked at the proudly cute pet with amusement, her eyes curving with laughter.

“The King of Beiqi, Xia Houchun, is quite a figure. At the young age of twenty-nine, he has been on the throne for twelve years. Since his ascension, he has severely punished corrupt officials, eliminated sycophantic villains, and promulgated many beneficial measures for the people.”

“In recent years, the power of Beiqi has been growing stronger, surpassing even Beiming, with a trend of dominating the northeastern plains. If one day, he truly succeeds in annexing Nanqi, the powerful Qi Kingdom will become Fengqi’s main enemy.”

“Moreover, Xia Houchun is extraordinarily intelligent. The King of Beiming, Xia Yan, several years ago, had even gifted him a stunning beauty with the blood of the Wu Clan.”

“Ever since that woman entered the palace, she has been continuously neglected, never favored by Xia Houchun. She can’t even see his face.”

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“Young and capable, with a firm mind, indifferent to beauty, and impeccable – indeed an formidable opponent.”

Lin Qingluo’s heart sank: “No wonder even Xia Yan is helpless, watching Beiqi grow stronger day by day and unable to stop it.”

Little Kingfisher agreed wholeheartedly, “Compared to Xia Yan’s tyranny and the disillusionment of his people, Xia Houchun has a high reputation in Beiqi, winning the hearts of the people. In a few years, surpassing Beiming is inevitable and unstoppable.”

“What about the King of Yan?”

With an obscure gaze, Lin Qingluo inquired, “What kind of person is he? Does he have any weaknesses?”

“The King of Yan is Xia Houchun’s younger brother, only twenty-three years old. His character is quite the opposite of Xia Houchun’s. He is indifferent to politics and exceptionally fond of beautiful women. His palace is full of beauties of every kind, the number of which rivals the three thousand concubines of his elder brother. As for Yu Ge…”

Little Kingfisher seemed a bit regretful: “After she returned to Beiqi, she became pregnant as she wished, but unfortunately gave birth to another daughter. The King of Yan, fond of the new and tired of the old, no longer favors her as before.”

“Good if there are weaknesses.”

Lin Qingluo’s gaze softened, hiding a flash of cold light in her eyes.

“The King of Yan’s disinterest in politics indicates friction between the two brothers, that they aren’t invincible.”

“Maybe he has been useless since he was young?”

Slightly puzzled, Little Kingfisher didn’t understand why her master was sure there were issues between the two brothers.

“In the royal family, there are no true dregs, only people who seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.”

Lin Qingluo raised her brows and laughed coldly: “The King of Yan’s indifference is not that he doesn’t like politics, but rather he’s afraid. If the bond between the two brothers were truly strong, even if he were a waste, Xia Houchun wouldn’t allow him to waste his time.”

“So, according to the master, Xia Houchun is not invincible.”

Little Kingfisher realized it and understood the master’s intention: “At least in terms of treating his brother, it shows his cold nature, not as benevolent as he appears to be.”

“Nobody is perfect; there are always weaknesses to find.”

Lin Qingluo nodded: “As long as you grasp your opponent’s weaknesses and strike them at the right moment, you can be invincible.”

“Master is invincible!”

Little Kingfisher sincerely admired: “Yin’er will order the birds to continue watching King of Yan and Xia Houchun and uncover all the gossip about the two brothers.”

“Mm, go ahead.”

Lin Qingluo smiled, her mood much lighter than before: “Tell them, no matter how small the matter is, be vigilant. If there is any private trading between Beiming and Beiqi, report it immediately.”

“Good.”

Excited about her new job, Little Kingfisher fluttered her wings and flew away happily.

“Miss, would you like some tea?”

While the lady and the bird were communicating, Zizhu had already calmed down from her initial excitement. She wasn’t running around the three birds anymore but had returned to the side room to make some rose tea and brought it over.