Forced her into demonic possession: There will be no more gods in the world!

Chapter 97 An Idea Comes to Mind

"Do you really want to continue like this?" Sang Yu frowned slightly, a hint of barely perceptible sympathy in her eyes.

Looking at Murong Qian, who appeared tired yet resolute, he felt a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.

Sang Yu and Murong Qian had known each other for a long time and had become close friends who could talk about anything. Their friendship was deep and sincere, but no one else knew about it except for themselves.

Over the years, Murong Qian has shouldered a heavy responsibility—being in charge of the military pay for 300,000 soldiers in the Northwest.

This is no easy task; every single detail is related to the soldiers' livelihoods and morale.

But the emperor, high above all others, seemed indifferent to this issue.

Whenever Murong Qian submitted a memorial requesting the allocation of military funds, the emperor would always find various excuses to refuse.

They either claim the national treasury is empty and unable to support it, or they use other excuses to brush it off.

Murong Qian argued her case time and time again, but the response she received remained the same.

Faced with such a predicament, Murong Qian did not give up easily. He remained steadfast in his duty and tried every means to solve the problem of military pay, just so that the soldiers guarding the frontier could defend their country with peace of mind.

However, no one else could perceive any of this except Sang Yu, who silently watched and deeply remembered it!

Although Sang Yu was like his private treasury, in recent years, the amount that needed to be replenished had become far too large.

All the silver that Sang Yu had painstakingly earned was used, without exception, to fill the huge gap in military pay!

The Regent's Palace owns numerous businesses, most of which are highly profitable.

Even so, due to the need to support a large number of soldiers, after several twists and turns, the remaining wealth was very little.

Murong Qian often said: "No matter how difficult it is, we must never let the soldiers guarding the border suffer!"

Unfortunately, their high and mighty emperor was so engrossed in power struggles that he was indifferent to the plight of the soldiers on the frontier.

Faced with this situation, Sang Yu said with deep concern, "If this continues, I'm afraid even your money shop, which you've run for so many years, will eventually be unable to escape its fate and will be completely dragged down!"

Murong Qian naturally understood the difficult situation before her, but felt powerless. She could only sigh helplessly and say slowly, "Alas! What can I do? The emperor, who is high and mighty, is determined not to allocate funds for support. I can only do my best to cope with it."

Upon hearing this, Sang Yu, who was standing to the side, remained silent for a while. Then, he clenched his teeth as if he had made up his mind and said, "Perhaps we can try some other avenues and methods. For example, we can look for other possible sources of funding, or consider cooperating with other countries."

Upon hearing this suggestion, Murong Qian's previously dull eyes instantly lit up, as if she had seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. She excitedly replied, "Cooperating with other countries? That does sound like a viable idea! However, finding a trustworthy and reliable partner is by no means an easy task."

“That’s true! But anyway, it’s much better than us just sitting here waiting for fate to decide. Besides, with your extensive network and impressive reputation, you might actually be able to find some powerful forces willing to lend us a helping hand.” Sang Yu said encouragingly, full of hope and confidence.

Murong Qian actually had a slight concern, because he was worried that if others found out about this matter and it reached the emperor's ears, it might be used against him, and if the charge of treason came out, he would not be able to explain himself!

Sang Yu understood this principle perfectly well, but there was really no other way at the moment, so she could only try anything as a last resort!

Murong Qian nodded slightly in agreement, a resolute glint flashing in his eyes: "Alright, in that case, let's give it a try. However, before we officially take action, I think it's still necessary for me to calm down and carefully plan ahead. After all, this matter is of great importance and cannot tolerate the slightest carelessness."

Upon hearing this, Sang Yu nodded slightly, and then the two exchanged a glance and smiled knowingly at each other.

At that moment, they seemed to catch a glimmer of hope through each other's eyes.

Although the road ahead is full of thorns and rugged terrain, and all sorts of difficulties and obstacles keep emerging.

However, they have made up their minds to hold each other's hands tightly, work together to overcome those insurmountable obstacles, bravely face all the challenges that may come in the future, and walk side by side on this road full of unknowns and hardships.

They faced not only persecution from the people of Tianyuan Kingdom, but also from those behind the scenes.

"Wait a minute!" Murong Qian suddenly called out just as Sang Yu turned to leave.

This shout seemed to possess some kind of magic, causing Sang Yu to freeze in place instantly.

Murong Qian frowned slightly, as if she was trying hard to recall something important.

After a moment, he raised his head, looked directly at Sang Yu, and said, "I remembered some important things, which is why I called you back."

Upon hearing this, Sang Yu stopped what she was doing and turned around to face Murong Qian.

He spread his hands, a look of doubt and expectation on his face, and asked, "What is it, Your Highness? Have you come up with an even more brilliant idea than what I mentioned before? If so, I hope Your Highness will tell me quickly, so that I may broaden my horizons."

As she spoke, Sang Yu's sharp eyes were fixed on Murong Qian, eager to hear his so-called good idea.

Murong Qian's eyes flickered, as if he was considering how to begin. He took a deep breath and finally said, "This matter is of utmost importance. If we are not careful, not only will our lives be in danger, but many more innocent people will also be implicated. Therefore, before the plan is implemented, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Sang Yu nodded; he understood Murong Qian's concerns. "Then what good plan does Your Highness have?"

"Or...or..." Murong Qian still couldn't bring herself to say it, feeling rather embarrassed!

And he also realized that there weren't many things left inside!

"What else? Just say it already!" Sang Yu really hated his habit of leaving things unsaid.