Chapter 1452: Chapter 1459: Dreaming Back to a Past Life (1)

After sending Lei Da away, Nangong Shi couldn’t wait to ask, “Uncle, what should we do next?”

Jin Zhong said, “Naturally, we should inform Nangong Yi of this matter, let him clash with Saknu, so we can take advantage conveniently.”

“But, Nangong Yi is always cautious, would he really incite conflict between two countries just for a woman?”

Nangong Shi is a man of little affection and has never truly loved that woman; naturally, he would not understand Nangong Yi’s heart. If it were him, he would definitely not do such a thing. Therefore, judging others by one’s own measure, he was rather skeptical Nangong Yi would shake his own country for Mu Caiwei.

However, Jin Zhong has loved before. For the woman he loves, he could give up his prestigious status as the son of the Mansion of Marquis Wuchang, ascend the mountain to train diligently, all for the day he could stand by her side, assist her, share her worries. Even in death, he would stay devotedly by her son’s side, to aid and support him, even at the risk of his own life, he would embrace it sweetly, without resentment or regret.

So, he was certain that Nangong Yi would definitely confront Saknu, even if not starting a war between the two countries. He would surely come here personally to save Mu Caiwei. As long as he comes, won’t that be their chance?

“They will definitely fight!” Jin Zhong declared with conviction.

Watching his uncle’s assured demeanor and thinking about the things Nangong Yi had done for Mu Caiwei, Nangong Shi felt there was merit in his uncle’s words and went to arrange for a message to be sent to Great Jin…

The news of Cai Wei entering the Palace quickly reached Madam Xiao, who is now the Empress Dowager of Liaodan Kingdom and oversees the Imperial Harem of Liaodan.

In Saknu’s harem, there were no officially acknowledged Imperial Concubines, only women who were captured from Great Jin, bought, or robbed by his subjects and subordinates. These women were all young and beautiful, and they shared one common trait—they all resembled Empress Mu Caiwei of Great Jin to some extent.

Although none of them were as beautiful as Empress Mu, as long as they bore some resemblance to Empress Mu, the Great Kahn would surely favor them, and the more they resembled Empress Mu, the more grace they would receive. These women, upon discovering this, began to bribe the trusted subordinates of the Great Kahn to learn about Empress Mu’s dressing and habits and emulate them to the best of their abilities, hoping to receive more of the Great Kahn’s favor and attain a more lavish and privileged life.

While Saknu hasn’t granted these women any official status, he has never treated them poorly in life, and whenever he dealt with those who resembled Mu Caiwei, he was always careful not to hurt them. Women who resembled Mu Caiwei by over eighty percent had never sustained any injuries when serving the bed of the Great Kahn.

As for those whose resemblance was less striking, they also only occasionally suffered minor injuries, nothing like the severe harm or fatalities that used to happen so frequently in the past.

Seeing such a significant change in her son, Madam Xiao was of course overjoyed and treated these near-replicas of her son’s affection with particular kindness. As her years progressed, her heart held fewer ambitions. She only hoped for a grandson or granddaughter to alleviate her boredom.

Therefore, she paid extra attention to the women favored by her son, occasionally having the Imperial Doctor take their pulse and care for their health, hoping for an early arrival of a cherished grandchild.

However, Saknu’s intention was that his first child, or at least his first son, must be borne by Cai Wei. Only after Cai Wei has birthed his son could other women bear his children.

After knowing her son’s thoughts, Madam Xiao advised him persistently and with good intentions, but Saknu, who had always been dominant, wouldn’t listen to persuasion. Seeing her efforts in vain, Madam Xiao had no choice but to let it be, yet her desire for a grandchild never ceased.