I Am Truly Not a Treacherous Minister Your Majesty

Chapter 44 Private Meeting

Le.

Qin Ji really knew.

According to the information Qin Ji had obtained, that guy named Bango had accepted his father’s appointment as regent.

If there were no issues, after being regent, he would most likely secure the position of king of the Sal Dynasty.

However, Qin Ji had seen this Bango before, and how should I put it…

This guy’s martial prowess is probably ten times his ability to govern.

Qin Ji wasn’t a Sal person, so he didn’t know how this guy’s governance was nowadays. But at least Bango was quite skilled at internal strife.

It seemed that appointing his sister as a diplomat… no, an envoy, showed that he thought highly of her. After all, in the minds of the Sal people, women were not capable of holding official positions. Allowing Wuheya to be an envoy had already overcome significant resistance.

But in reality?

This time, the Sal Dynasty would definitely gain nothing. After all, the Sal Dynasty didn’t win the war. Coming to the Xia Kingdom was definitely to sign a defeat treaty, and whoever went would be unlucky—given the Sal people’s recklessness, they didn’t care who started the war, nor who won it. They only cared about who went to Xia to sign those defeat agreements.

It could be said that this trip would make Wuheya the target of everyone’s criticism when she returned.

This time, the pressure was immense. She could only try to secure some benefits for her country.

“I do know the reason, but I’m still curious,” Qin Ji asked with a smile, “Although I know that the Sal people’s mindset has always looked down on women, shouldn’t your brother be more reassured about you? After all, you don’t seem like someone who could compete with him for the throne. He shouldn’t even consider you a threat.”

“Hehe, that’s father’s goodwill.”

Wuheya’s expression turned cold. She muttered a few words in Sal to the surrounding attendants, who obediently retreated.

“This…”

Wu He Ya looked at Ling Yan beside Qin Ji, hesitating slightly.

Qin Ji realized something and gently patted Ling Yan’s shoulder, who was sitting beside him: “She’s one of us, don’t worry, she won’t say anything she shouldn’t.”

Wu He Ya paused for a moment, then nodded and said, “Alright, then I’ll be honest with you—my father is now using me as a punching bag for my brother.”

“Punching bag?”

“You know, Qin Ji, how chaotic our royal family is. Some of my brothers have defects, some are quite healthy, but they don’t know how to govern a country. So, my brother’s only real competitor is probably me. Even though I don’t have the innate conditions to compete with him… my father is happy to use me to sharpen my brother.”

Oh, I see.

Qin Ji understood the Tuva King’s “good intentions.”

Although the Tuva King is the famous ruler of the Saer Dynasty, he still can’t escape the constraints of the Saer Dynasty’s thinking. In terms of ability, Wu He Ya is definitely stronger than her brother. But the Tuva King would never let a daughter inherit the throne.

Since she can’t inherit, and Wu He Ya has some ability, the old Tuva naturally chooses to suppress her.

How should I put it?

This internal struggle strategy is correct, but the execution is poor.

If it were the Da Xia royal family with such intense internal struggles, this heir would have been killed countless times already. Her father’s internal struggle methods are indeed a bit weak. He deliberately pushed Wu He Ya out to stimulate the heir’s growth. As for what happens when Wu He Ya is completely suppressed by the heir in the future? That’s uncertain, it depends on how her brother handles it.

Tsk, it’s a routine that’s been played out countless times.

“In that case, why did you come? You could have found a way to refuse.”

Her brother is a brute (compared to the princes and princesses of the Xia Kingdom who seized power, he indeed is), if Wu He Ya had refused reasonably, her brother might really not have let her come out.

So, Wu He Ya’s compliance with such an order made Qin Ji very curious.

“Internal struggle is one thing,” she said helplessly, lying on the table with her head tilted lazily, “but this is my homeland. There are very few decent diplomats in the entire Saer Kingdom. If I don’t come, who will?”

“Tsk, you can be quite stubborn sometimes.”

Knowing there are tigers on the mountain, yet heading towards the mountain. That’s exactly what this person is like. Despite the obvious trap, she chose to jump into it for the sake of her homeland, abandoning thoughts of internal struggle.

Such people, no matter where or when, always shine brightly, though they are rare.

“Wu He Ya, this is a very serious question: do you think all this is worth it?”

He looked at the girl in front of him and asked.

Is it worth it?

At this point, the princess of the Saer Dynasty raised her head and looked at Qin Ji, her eyes scanning him, making Qin Ji feel embarrassed.

“I never thought it wasn’t worth it, Qin Ji, you know me well, I wouldn’t abandon my people because of internal struggles.”

As she said this, she looked exceptionally determined.

“I see, then forget I asked.” Qin Ji poured himself a glass of wine, the jade-like liquid entering his throat, bringing a full aroma and rich flavor.

“Qin Ji, I didn’t expect you to become the Grand Marshal of Da Xia. When I found out, I was quite happy for you.”

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Qin Ji looked at the girl in front of him.

“Just getting by.”

Qin Ji slacked off a bit, then faced the girl and spoke half-truths.

“I don’t want my country to suffer too heavy a blow. I came here today hoping you could say a few good words in front of His Majesty. I heard that many things about His Majesty are now…”

“Sorry, Wuheya,” Qin Ji immediately stopped the other party from continuing, “I was chatting with you just now in a personal capacity, not in an official capacity. I am the Grand Marshal of the Empire, and my purpose is to maintain the stability and prosperity of the country.”

Even me?

Wuheya looked at Qin Ji silently, the disappointment in her eyes was completely seen by Qin Ji.

Qin Ji looked at her, and finally shook his head firmly.

“Wuheya, I know you are eager to save your country. You Sal people find it hard to leave that lush place. But I must make it clear: this must be implemented, unless you choose to officially go to war with us.”

At this point, he leaned back.

“At the negotiating table, there are no personal feelings, Your Highness.”