Chapter 444 Return

Yueshi Royal City.

Old King Yuezhi was lying on a soft bed, his face was pale, his energy was weak, and he would even gasp for breath even after speaking a few words.

"Cupiju!"

A soft voice sounded in the silent palace. The intensity was very weak, just like a weak light that made people worry that it would go out in no time. Outside the palace, the most trusted minister of Old King Yuezhi walked in quickly.

Chubiju was a stout man with a big beard. When he came to the bed of King Yuezhi, he felt a little uneasy when he saw his face.

"King, you don't look good."

"I feel very uneasy. I just don't know where the threat comes from."

Qiu Biju remained silent, not knowing how to answer for a moment.

"I heard Stellan died?"

Qiu Biju looked a little gloomy and nodded.

"A very good young man, but he passed away suddenly. I went to his funeral, and his young wife looked very bad. Fortunately, An Boxihou gave him a lot of support."

Xihou Amber is a staunch supporter of the Crown Prince, and Stellan was once an effective subordinate of the Crown Prince. It is normal and proper for Amber to take care of Stellan's widow.

But when Old King Yuezhi heard this, the uneasiness in his heart expanded.

"I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this winter. Gami is about to inherit the throne, but he has lost a loyal and capable minister. This is not a good sign!"

Regarding King Yuezhi's worries, Qiu Biju only regarded them as the anxiety of an old man and did not take it to heart.

At this time, the maid outside the palace came to report that the little princess Aaliyah was here. Qiu Biju was surprised to find that Old King Yuezhi, who looked uneasy just now, suddenly changed his appearance. He didn't even know if it was an illusion. His face was a little rosier than before.

Aaliya walked in. The young Princess Yuezhi had long golden hair. She was young but had very intelligent eyes. It seems that as long as you stay by her side, all your worries can be forgotten.

"Grandpa Wang, have you recovered from your illness?"

Aaliyah had a look of worry on her little face, but King Yuezhi smiled with a loud voice.

"Grandpa Wang is fine. After this winter, we can go horse riding and safari together."

"That's great!"

Perhaps infected by the positive mood of the Yuezhi King, the annoyance on Aaliya's face disappeared and a smile appeared.

The Yuezhi King waved his hand, and Chubiju understood, took out an exquisite box from the tray cabinet, and held it in front of Aaliyah.

"open to take a look!"

Aaliyah opened the box and her eyes widened.

Inside the box, there was a gold crown inlaid with twelve huge gems.

"This is a gift from Grandpa Wang to you. It has important meaning. You must keep it."

Aaliyah turned her head, not moved by the golden crown, and even a little confused.

"Let Qiu Biju take you to live in the hunting palace in the east for a while. When spring comes and Grandpa Wang's illness improves, he will join you. We will spend the summer and hunt there, and then come back when the autumn is high and the horses are fat. .”

The Yuezhi King had a smile on his face, with a look of longing on his face, somewhat yearning for this scene that was destined to never come.

Barrett Mansion.

In the huge room, many nobles from the Yuezhi gathered.

Barrett and Kulak stood in the center of the room. In front of them stood Mokdu, today's protagonist.

"I announce today that Mokdu, who recognizes me as the most loyal and reliable, will become my adopted son. From now on, he will inherit the glory of my family and pass it on."

"Live up to expectations and follow through."

Mokdu was very handsome, and his tall body was half-kneeling in front of Barrett, not much different from the standing Barrett.

After the ceremony, Barrett hurriedly pulled Mokdu into his study room, somewhat eagerly.

"What did Amber and Gubic say?"

"Both Xihou privately expressed that the Yuezhi needed to change at this time. The king and the crown prince were too optimistic about the strange but powerful country in the east, and were lost in the exquisite enjoyment brought by trade, and they were not interested in their The threat was ignored."

Barrett squinted his eyes. Mokdu was able to persuade the two great princes to join his camp, which really surprised him. This is also the main reason why Barrett is willing to accept Mokdu as his adopted son, in addition to Kulak's persuasion.

"You are not the palace recorder now. Please explain to me. If they agree to help me send troops, what do they want?"

"In addition to the hundreds of carts of goods from Lord Hanyang, Gubiqi also wants the royal family's pasture and the hunting grounds and palace in the East."

"That's no problem."

In fact, as long as he can control the Yuezhi Royal City, these prices are not unacceptable.

"What about Amber?"

Barrett was a little worried that he wouldn't be able to succeed without Amber's help. But Amber is also the most unstable factor.

"He wants the jurisdiction of the five countries in the Western Region and a palace in your territory, and makes you promise to ensure the safety of Stellan's widow Yamina, and later transfer the palace and the surrounding land to Yamina.”

"It seems that our learned Lord Ji is quite romantic!"

Barrett waved his hand with a disdainful smile on his face.

"In this case, it's time to prepare to take action."

"But King Yuezhi still controls the entire palace."

"Don't worry, my spies in the palace have received information that King Yuezhi won't be able to survive for long. Once everything is ready, he will lead his troops to surround Gami and all his heirs and take control of the royal city."

Dong-dong-dong, there was a knock on the door.

Barrett's expression changed, but he saw Kulak pushing open the door and walking in.

"The guests are waiting, what are you doing here?"

"We'll go back to the living room right now."

The complacent Barrett walked in front, but did not notice at all that his adopted son Mokdu followed behind him. When he approached Kulak, a pair of hands quietly climbed onto her hips. As for his wife, not only was she not angry, she even had a look of coquettishness on her face and gave him a wink.

The moonlight shines in the woods outside Yuezhi City.

Tudor, Mokdu's teacher, who weaves everything in this darkness, slowly enters the forest. And waiting in front of him was a man with an oriental face and a crown.

Tudor bowed with some respect.

"Thank you and your distinguished master for supporting us. Things here are about to come to an end. I wonder what your distinguished master wants in return?"

"Your king being able to control the Yuezhi is the greatest reward."

As he spoke, the man in front of him took out a medicine bottle from his sleeve.

"This is the key that will allow your king to take the final step."

Tudor took it, his face couldn't be seen clearly in the darkness, but it was quite complicated.

"Your noble master has sacrificed so much for us, but you don't think about anything?"

The man smiled and put his hands behind his back.

"If you really want to report back, there is a way. Let the news of the Yuezhi's rebellion reach the Qin State on the day that my Lord most expects."