"Your Majesty."

Tang Haojing came to his senses and glanced at the national teacher who was sitting calmly on his right. He was waiting for Tang Haojing's reply.

“Your Majesty, Tang Xian bears a grudge against you as deep as killing your parents. He is an enemy who cannot share the same heaven. His kindness towards you is nothing but feigned righteousness, merely to gain a good reputation. You should know that his heart is not truly with you. You were raised by Nan Yu, so distinguish between true and false well.”

Tang Haojing smiled faintly and said, "The national teacher speaks very truly. As for who is good to this king, this king is still very clear."

The Grand Tutor nodded in satisfaction, “Right now, what we need is to lie low. These soldiers from the Imperial Court are still quite easy to deal with. However, you can write a letter to Tang Xian and ask him for more supplies. Just tell him that everything here is in disarray and we need to rebuild our own army.”

"The national teacher is really smart!"

The National Teacher smiled, "Haoxing, I am doing this for your own good. I am the closest person to you in this world. How could I bear to see you isolated and alone?"

Tang Haojing narrowed his eyes, "Where is Aunt Cai? I've been back for some time now, why haven't I seen her?"

"She's fine, just that thing before, she left here. I've sent someone to write her a letter, she'll be back soon." The State Teacher said.

"Your Majesty, you have spent some time in the Li Chao, and you must know Tang Xian and Fu Chi Chi well. Furthermore, tell me about the current strength of Li Chao, so that I can make preparations beforehand. Let's know ourselves and our enemies, and then we can win a decisive victory soon."

Tang Haojing's eyes flashed. "The National Teacher always thinks of Nan Yu, but I'm in Li Chao. As you said, how could Tang Xian truly care about me? You said all this, and I don't know anything about it. I rarely interact with them as a couple."

The Imperial Advisor sighed, "What did that king do during the reign of Emperor Li? You've been so intelligent since childhood, you wouldn't just waste your days away, would you?"

Tang Haojing curled his lips, "Didn't the State Teacher ask me about how my Empress Mother died, where she died, and where her remains are?"

"..."

The Grand Tutor paused for a moment, “These matters are naturally of concern, but this old minister is more concerned with how to avenge your mother Empress. This way, she will not be heartbroken.”

"But my mother queen said she wouldn't let me seek revenge," Tang Haojing said.

The national teacher frowned, not expecting the empress to say these things to Tang Haojing.

Although he couldn't understand, with everyone dead and the country ruined, how could there be no hatred?

However, what he cares about now is not the past, but the future.

"Your mother is afraid of your impulsiveness."

"My Empress Mother wants me to live," Tang Haozheng said solemnly.

"She would die for you without hesitation, this grudge, you must avenge it." The Grand Tutor said again.

Tang Haojing nodded. "This isn't something that can be done overnight, Grand Tutor. You should go back first. This king is rather tired."

The national master frowned because Tang Haoxing didn't agree, but it was clear that Tang Haoxing didn't want to say any more, and he could only leave sullenly.

That night, many elderly officials from Nanyu gathered at the National Teacher's mansion. They included both civil and military officials.

They looked to the National Teacher, Master Ma, for guidance. Tang Haojing had returned, and they all wanted to find out what was happening.

However, when they learned that Tang Haojing had little interest in returning to the country or avenging himself, they were disappointed.

How can the king be so? How can he submit to a man who has killed his father and mother?

"Tang Xian is truly a despicable villain. After kidnapping the King and keeping him captive for these days, he must have filled his head with all sorts of wicked ideas. This man is utterly deplorable."

"Speaking of it, it's still the King who chilled my heart." Someone glanced at the Grand Master's expression and then stirred up the crowd. "We waited left and right, just hoping for the King to return and take charge, to lead us in cutting down those dogs of the Li Chao," he said. "But in the end, he didn't even have this much bloodthirstiness. I'll say something that might sound harsh, but it's truly disappointing."

The Grandmaster remained composed, but more than half of the dozen or so people present had been stirred up.

The national master stroked his beard and sighed helplessly, "He's still just a child."

"What's wrong with the child? How can a son forget his mother's kindness, King! Tang Xian has corrupted him, he... he is really too cowardly."

To be frank, it doesn't matter if the King has let us down. We still have the Grand Tutor! Let us follow the Grand Tutor’s lead and work together with one heart and one mind. We will surely drive those bandits out of our Southern Brightness.

It's that person who instigated things before again.

“I think this is pretty good. The Imperial Advisor is loyal to our Southern Yu, if there wasn't the Imperial Advisor, all of us would have been bullied to death by those from the Li Chao long ago. I say, we can’t depend on the king anymore, it’s better for the Imperial Advisor to lead us in restoring our country.”

"I'm good."

"I agree."

"I don't object."

"I... I'll listen to everyone."

The Grandmaster was very pleased with what he saw, and some even suggested that they drive out the people of Li Chao and have the Grandmaster become emperor directly. What use is a coward like Li Chao who fears death, doesn't avenge his mother, and doesn't care for the common people?

The Grand Master waved his hand. "Haoding just came back, give him some time, everyone stay calm."

Although he said so, his heart was actually delighted.

What he wanted was this day.

Tang Xian's decision not to kill himself at the time may have been out of consideration, but it was definitely his biggest mistake.

Although Tang Haojing doesn't know much here, the Guo Shi's words have already made him see what kind of person this is.

Yes, he was the one who bound his mother and sent her to Seventh Uncle's side. He was also the one who opened the city gates and let Li Chao's men enter.

Now he pretends to be so righteous.

He had also wondered why his Seventh Uncle hadn't killed him.

Later on, he gradually understood.

At that time, if he were killed, it would cause panic among Nan Yu officials. The upper echelons would be in chaos, and the people below would also be in turmoil.

That is not what Uncle Qi wants to see.

Another reason he felt was that Uncle Qi was testing him.

If I cannot defeat the Grand Tutor, then giving up such a vast Nan Yu to myself would be pointless.

Tang Haojing smirked. As the child raised by Seventh Uncle and Seventh Aunt, how could he possibly disappoint them?

It's not that he is ungrateful, nor has he forgotten the hatred for his mother's killer.

But the Empress had said, "Do not seek revenge."

The Empress would never harm herself.

The Empress's final thoughts were the same as Seventh Uncle's, so she still knew right from wrong.

Since Uncle Qi gave himself such a test, he might as well face it well and not disappoint Uncle Qi and Aunt Qi's upbringing.

Tang Haojing's eyes flashed with a hint of calculation, but it disappeared quickly. BIqupai.

But the national teacher here is still waiting for that day when he will be replaced.

Unfortunately, that day will never come.

At midnight, Tang Haojing used the token given by Tang Xian to summon Li Chao's generals.

He also found it ironic that he, the King of Nan Yu, would ultimately have to rely on the soldiers of Li Chao, while his own subjects plotted how to get rid of him.