newbobooks Chapter 414: Debate in the Court!
Chapter 414: Debate in the Court!
Seeing Lao Ma kneeling there and crying, Chen Changan felt as if he were in another world.
He chuckled softly and said speechlessly: "Old Ma, get up quickly, what are you doing, I'm not your woman, why are you crying?"
Old Ma shook his head vigorously and couldn't stop crying, but then he laughed out loud towards the sky.
Chen Changan is not dead, he is not dead!
Old Ma stood up and hugged Chen Changan, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
After securing the rope he brought, he was about to call Zhao Qingcheng over. Chen Changan looked back at the cave where he lived and shook his head slightly.
"Forget it, Lao Ma, I'll leave this rope here, and you take me back."
Finally, Chen Changan decided not to let anyone disturb Luo Zhuyu's peace. He left behind a hidden arrow and followed Lao Ma away.
He said to himself, Aunt Luo, if you come out, I will take you away with me.
But unfortunately, Luozhuyu did not show up.
"Chen Lang!"
"elder brother!"
"Chang'an!"
"Master Chen!"
The moment Chen Changan appeared in front of everyone, the entire scene seemed to be paused!
Zhao Qingcheng's originally cold face was now full of tears. Her eyes were fixed on Chen Changan, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but her throat was blocked by the surging emotions.
During the long wait, she prayed countless times in her heart for Chen Changan's safe return!
And now, the dream comes true!
The emotions that had been suppressed for so long burst out like a flood.
Sun Jingyi burst into tears.
She covered her mouth with her hands, but the tears kept falling.
The ups and downs that she and Chen Changan had experienced together kept emerging in her mind. Those difficult times and warm moments turned into endless emotions at this moment!
As for the soldiers, they were so excited that they went crazy!
To them, Chen Changan is not only a general, but also their spiritual pillar!
Chen Changan kept comforting them, but Zhao Qingcheng and Sun Jingyi couldn't stop crying, staining Chen Changan's clothes.
Finally, at Zhao Qingcheng's suggestion, Chen Changan took a bath and Sun Jingyi helped him tidy up his face.
When she saw the crisscrossing scars on Chen Changan's body, Sun Jingyi gritted her teeth and said, "Brother, who is so cruel?"
"Prince Jing'an and Chu Xinghe."
Chen Changan sneered: "I said, as long as I don't die, then they should be the ones to die, hehe."
Chen Changan smiled happily. He was not magnanimous enough to let others bully him without fighting back.
Zhao Qingcheng shook her head and said, "Chen Lang, do you know what I have been thinking these days? I just hope that you can come back alive, even if you have to leave the court."
Chen Changan sighed, he could understand Zhao Qingcheng's thoughts.
"Brother, what is this?"
Sun Jingyi was holding the clothes sewn by Luo Zhuyu and was about to throw them away, but her eyes narrowed slightly.
Because this dress was obviously made by a woman. I didn’t notice it just now. Could it be that my husband has other women?
"Qingcheng, I want to confess something to you."
Chen Changan had no choice but to tell how he and Luo Zhuyu met, how Luo Zhuyu betrothed Liu Ruge to her, how he had feelings for Luo Zhuyu, how the two had experienced life and death several times, and even if Luo Zhuyu hadn't saved him this time, Chen Changan would have been tortured to death by Chu Xinghe...
Nothing was hidden, everything was told.
They talked until dark. Sun Jingyi just shook her head and said nothing, while Zhao Qingcheng also sighed slightly.
"Chen Lang, you... like Luozhuyu?"
"Yes." Chen Changan said without hesitation, "But Aunt Luo always cares about her being Liu Ruge's master, and she cares about your reputation."
"It's easy for us, but the key is Liu Ruge."
Zhao Qingcheng shook her head: "Chen Lang, I think what Aunt Luo said is right. How can she face Liu Ruge?"
"Don't take her away by force. I am your wife. If she comes home, she can only be a concubine. At her age, will he be willing?"
Chen Changan was stunned: "But, I can't leave Aunt Luo here, right?"
"What's the point of staying here?"
Zhao Qingcheng smiled and said, "When we return to the Imperial Capital, I will arrange for some craftsmen to come and build a few houses here."
"When you feel bored or tired of the Imperial Capital in the future, you can come here to hide away and have some peace and quiet. This way you will not disappoint Luo Zhuyu, and it will also give her a reasonable way out. Isn't that good?"
Chen Changan's eyes lit up slightly, it was indeed good.
Chen Changan didn't say anything more to Zhao Qingcheng and slept here that night.
The next morning, it was a rare sunny day.
Zhao Qingcheng got up early. The wooden boards had already been built on the suspension bridge, and Zhao Qingcheng walked to the middle.
He took a deep breath and used the little energy he had to send it out from afar: "Zhao Qingcheng thanks you for your kindness in saving Chen Lang."
"Senior, Chang'an needs to return to the Imperial Capital with me in a few days. He really can't stay here for long."
"Wait until next spring when the flowers bloom, and then I'll meet you in Chang'an."
Zhao Qingcheng bowed deeply to Sunset Peak, then left with his men.
The news that Chen Changan was about to return to the capital spread throughout the court like the wind, and the emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Prince Jing'an and Chu Xinghe were panicked!
Damn it, if I had known this would happen, I would have not held back and would have killed Chen Changan directly.
Now that Chen Changan has returned safely, both of them are facing a formidable enemy!
Chu Xinghe didn’t know what he had discussed with Prince Jing’an, but the troops of Western Xia had been mobilized frequently recently, and it seemed that a storm was about to come.
In the court, the emperor sat in the center.
"My dear ministers, Xixia is now ready to make a move and is ready to go to war with us. What do you think?"
All the ministers seemed very cautious. If the suggestions were not good, it would mean that lives would be lost.
In the end, it was the civil officials led by Cheng Qinghe who spoke first.
"Your Majesty, according to my opinion, civil and military affairs should go hand in hand."
"What is the combination of civil and military affairs?"
"Your Majesty, please send a letter to the Khan of Western Xia, telling him that now is not the best time to start a war and asking him to withdraw his troops on his own initiative."
"Also, we can send some of our 300,000 Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to the border to meet the enemy."
"The remaining recruits, continue to train in the rear!"
Cheng Qinghe's suggestion was very good and reasonable, and won the support of a large number of civil officials.
"I think what Mr. Cheng said makes sense!"
"I second the proposal!"
"What Lord Cheng said is a foolproof plan."
Cheng Qinghe looked arrogant, this suggestion was absolutely impeccable.
The generals had nothing to say, but the emperor was still worried: "I want to send someone to guard the border, but who can I send?"
"Master Xiao is good at dealing with domestic wars, but he has no experience in commanding hundreds of thousands of troops. Originally, the old general was the most suitable candidate, but he is old now. How can I bear to let him work so hard?"
Li Wuling shook his head and chuckled: "Your Majesty, although I am old, I can still share your worries!"
The emperor finally shook his head, and Prince Jing'an seized the opportunity.
"Your Majesty, if you don't mind, I am willing to lead the troops myself and go to the border to supervise the battle!"
The emperor remained calm and just nodded slightly.
Chu Xinghe stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have been in charge of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. Before the old general's battle, I had the experience of commanding an army of 100,000!"
"Besides, this time the mission is to defend, not to attack. All of my subjects are capable of taking on this task!"
"Please grant my emperor's permission!"
Chu Xinghe thought it through clearly and decided to lead his troops away from the court and avoid confronting Chen Changan.
If Chen Changan dares to attack their Chu family, then it will be simple. They will unite with Xixia and destroy Chen Changan together!
Forcing Chen Changan not to take any action!
The emperor seemed to be interested and nodded to agree, but then he heard Xiao Zhennan say.
"Your Majesty, I don't think this matter is urgent."
Xiao Zhennan explained seriously: "Since Chen Changan became the top scholar, there has been almost no mistakes in all the policies he has implemented. I believe it will be the same this time."
"Your Majesty, how about Chen Changan returning to the capital first, and he and the old general come up with a plan, and then report it to Your Majesty?"
Chu Xinghe's eyes darkened, he shook his head and said with a smile: "Master Xiao, I am a little confused. The border war is extremely urgent. How can we wait for Chen Changan to come back?"
"Yes, if the war has already started, the first priority is to send reinforcements, but hasn't the war started yet?"
Xiao Zhennan shook his head and smiled: "Why, is Lord Chu afraid of Chen Changan and is coming back to seek revenge on you?"
"Revenge? Chen Changan and I have no grudges against each other. Why should he take revenge on me?"
Chu Xinghe curled his lips and said, "Since you are willing to believe Chen Changan, then I will wait for him to see who is more powerful, him or our Chu family!"
Xiao Zhennan laughed and said nothing.
The emperor also made up his mind and said to Eunuch Jing: "Eunuch Jing, draft the decree."
"Order, Chen Changan must return to the Imperial Capital within three days. You don't need to come to see me. Go directly to the military camp to discuss military and national affairs."
"This order is extremely urgent!"