Chapter 207 Learned

Jiang Baichuan and Jiang Qinghuai were both shocked. Jiang Qinghuai hurried to help: "Ning'er, what are you doing? Get up quickly."

Jiang Qingning insisted on kneeling, raising his head, his eyes clear and firm as he looked directly at his father. "Father, brother, after this battle, the Northern Di have temporarily retreated. It seems that our Jiang family has regained the emperor's favor and is now in great glory. But please think carefully, father and brother. Is the person sitting on the throne truly worthy of our Jiang family's loyalty once again?"

The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became tense.

Jiang Baichuan's brows slowly furrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "Ning'er, what do you mean?"

"Lu Bing is incompetent and incompetent, suspicious by nature, favors treacherous officials, and is addicted to elixirs. He is also a tyrant who murdered his father and brother and usurped the throne!"

Jiang Qingning's voice was not loud, but every word was like a hammer, hitting Jiang Baichuan and Jiang Qinghuai's hearts.

"Eight years ago, what happened to the loyal and valiant members of my Jiang family? If it weren't for my daughter's lucky plan, my father and brother would still be in the malaria-ridden Lingnan area, and my sister and I would be bullied in the capital. If we remain loyal and help him quell this crisis, who knows if he won't abandon us and abandon us? Is my Jiang family going to repeat the same mistakes of eight years ago?"

These words were like thunder, shocking Jiang Baichuan and Jiang Qinghuai.

Don’t they know what kind of person Lu Bin is?

It’s just that the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor is deeply rooted, and I have never dared to think about "disloyalty".

Jiang Qinghuai's breathing was rapid: "Ning'er, what are you going to do?"

Jiang Qingning took a deep breath and said firmly: "Clear the emperor's side and replace him with virtuous and capable people!"

Jiang Baichuan's eyes were sharp as lightning. "Capable? Are you referring to the Fourth Prince, Prince Yong, Lu Yong? Ning'er, if we put Prince Yong on the throne, but Lu Bing is still alive, how is that any different from when Lu Bing murdered his father and usurped the throne? Wouldn't that make our Jiang family traitors?"

The old general values ​​his reputation the most and is extremely concerned about this.

Jiang Qingning seemed to have anticipated her father's question and calmly replied, "I understand what you are worried about, so I have secretly reached an alliance with Concubine Qin. A benevolent ruler must not bear the name of a patricide."

"Lu Bin's situation will naturally be handled by my daughter, who will ensure his 'legitimate' abdication or... death. Prince Yong Lu Yong's throne must be legitimate, a natural succession, not a usurpation."

She paused and continued, "Therefore, after returning to the capital, our Jiang family must appear to be staunch 'royalists' and loyal subjects of Lu Bin, grateful for his 'rehabilitation.'"

"But secretly, we are in the same boat with the Qin family and Prince Yong. Only in this way can we preserve the reputation of our Jiang family and gain a real foothold in the court, no longer being controlled by others!"

Jiang Baichuan and Jiang Qinghuai looked at each other and saw immense shock in each other's eyes.

They never expected that Jiang Qingning in front of them not only thought of this step, but had even secretly made plans and formed an alliance with the most powerful Concubine Qin in the palace, and had taken everything into account.

After a long silence, Jiang Baichuan let out a long breath, as if he had unloaded a heavy burden, and as if he had taken on a heavier responsibility.

He reached out and helped his daughter up. His voice was heavy but filled with unprecedented determination: "Ning'er, you see farther and think more deeply than your father. You have suffered a lot in the past eight years."

Jiang Qingning paused and asked in a deep voice, "What does father mean?"

"Since you have planned this far, my Jiang family will naturally stand by you. As an old father, I will fight for you and the Jiang family once more!"

"Father, I knew you would agree with me." Jiang Qingning's eyes were slightly hot.

Although she hadn't seen him for eight years, her interactions with her parents and family made her clearly understand their personalities and how much they loved her. Now that her father and brother were willing to rebel together for her decision, it was enough to prove everything.

"And me." Jiang Qinghuai said immediately. The handsome man patted his chest vigorously. "Sister, just give me your orders. No matter how hard it takes, I will never frown."

"good!"

Jiang Qingning nodded with a bright smile, and at this moment, the knot in his heart was relieved. He then said, "There is one more thing. Does my father and brother know about the posthumous son of the former deposed crown prince, Wei Zhai?"

Jiang Baichuan nodded: "I've heard a little bit about him. I heard he's been active in the Jiangnan area and has ulterior motives."

"That's right," Jiang Qingning said coldly. "He had previously colluded with Xun Chen and was forced to retreat to Yunze Water Stronghold in Jiangnan by Qin Xiu and I. However, Xun Chen still harbored evil intentions and had already secretly sent a message to Jiangnan. If my prediction is correct, Wei Zhai and his teacher, the former Grand Tutor Fu Boqian, are probably already leading their troops to 'support the king'. They intend to take advantage of the capital's emptiness and fish in troubled waters to seize the throne."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Qinghuai's eyes flashed with excitement and belligerence. "You've arrived just in time. Father, sister, leave this matter to me. I will personally lead the troops and await these remnants of the previous dynasty halfway. I will definitely capture them all in one fell swoop. This military achievement will allow my Jiang family to gain a firm foothold in the capital even faster."

Jiang Qingning nodded with a smile: "That's the best. With big brother here, everything will be safe."

After resolving the external threat, Jiang Qingning frowned slightly again, "There's one more thing I need to consider. I've led my army in public this time, and nearly 100,000 soldiers have witnessed it. After returning to the capital, Lu Bing will definitely summon me and reward me. But he's suspicious by nature, and he'll definitely ask where this army came from and why I've been hiding near the capital... I need to come up with a perfect excuse to dispel his doubts."

Jiang Baichuan stroked his beard and pondered: "It is indeed difficult. Can they be said to be my old subordinates? But the number of people does not match, and they have been hiding..."

Jiang Qinghuai also frowned and thought hard.

At this moment, Ye Xiao's cold voice came from outside the tent: "Master, General Qin is outside asking to see you."

The three people in the tent paused.

Jiang Baichuan and Jiang Qinghuai subconsciously looked at Jiang Qingning, and their eyes became somewhat subtle and complicated.

Jiang Baichuan coughed lightly and said, "Let General Qin come in."

He then turned to his daughter and explained with a touch of emotion, "Ning'er, there's something you might not know. For the past eight years, your brother and I have been in Lingnan... If it weren't for that kid Qin Xiu, who repeatedly secretly sent people to escort food and medicine, and repeatedly came south to help under the guise of suppressing bandits, my Jiang family probably wouldn't have survived until today. But Xi'er is young, so we've never let her know about these things, for fear that she might be unable to keep it secret and cause trouble."

Jiang Qinghuai also joined in, his tone complicated: "Yes, Ning'er, Qin Xiu treated you... Well, anyway, if there is any misunderstanding between you and him, perhaps..."

Jiang Qingning was stunned.

She had never thought that while she was struggling to maintain the situation in the capital, her father and brother who were far away in Lingnan had been secretly protected and helped by Qin Xiu. No wonder her father and brother looked at her so strangely just now.

Just as her emotions were churning and she didn't know how to respond to her father and brother's words, the curtain was lifted and Qin Xiu walked in.

Qin Xiu had changed out of his armor and was wearing a dark casual suit, which made him look taller and more upright, but his face was still pale due to blood loss.