Chapter 444 Two Years Later (6)

Luo Xueyan felt a little embarrassed by what she said, and scolded, "Sister-in-law, it's not right for the youngest to get married first."

Ma waved her hand and said, "I'm just worried that Jiaojiao will be taken away by someone else."

They were talking and laughing when suddenly a servant came to the door and announced, "Madam, there's news from the palace. The general wants the ladies to hurry to the front hall."

"Didn't the people from the palace just leave? Why are they here again? Are they here to deliver rewards?" Ma asked casually as she stood up.

"It seems that Master Shen is going back to Beijing." The servant replied.

Luo Xueyan froze as she stood up.

…

The Luo family's front hall was in chaos.

It wasn't that the staff in the hall were in disarray, but rather that the people were in a state of disarray. Emperor Wenhui issued an imperial edict ordering Shen Xin to return to the capital with his family and reinstate his title as the mighty general. He also stated that the Shen Family Army's tiger talisman would be returned to Shen Xin.

Two years ago, Emperor Wenhui slapped Shen Xin in front of the whole world, and now he is making such a big show of giving him sweet dates. However, whether Shen Xin is willing to eat these sweet dates is another matter.

Luo Sui sat on the high seat. Over the past two years, he'd been busy rebuilding the Luo family army, and his temples had become even more gray. Yet, he remained as imposing as ever. Perhaps it was his renewed fighting spirit that made him look even more valiant and brave. He said, "The Ming Qi tribute is about to begin. The Emperor ordered you to return to the capital so you could arrive before the tribute."

A dynasty would pay tribute every hundred years. The previous tribute before the Ming Qi era was nearly exploited by the Qin State. The late emperor had barely gotten by relying on the Xie and Shen families. Now, not only the Qin State, but even the Liang Dynasty has come.

If Qin only intimidated Ming Qi, then the Daliang Dynasty was enough to intimidate Ming Qi. Located in the south, Daliang boasted a prosperous and powerful nation, a strong military, and a distinguished emperor. Unlike the corrupt Ming Qi court, the Daliang court appointed officials based on merit and was home to many loyal and righteous individuals. If Daliang had ambitions, annexing Ming Qi was inevitable. However, for unknown reasons, the Yongle Emperor seemed to have shown no such intent for years. Of course, another possibility is that the Yongle Emperor wished to destroy both Qin and Ming Qi to unify the empire.

The world, long divided, must unite, and long united, must divide. The days of the Three Kingdoms of Qin, Liang, and Qi will eventually be broken. It's just unknown when that day will arrive, and Emperor Wenhui clearly didn't want to see it while he was alive. However, since Xie Jingxing's death, Xie Ding of the Xie family has lost interest in government. The only remaining member of the Shen family, the tiger talisman, was also seized and driven to Xiaochun City.

No one knew whether Emperor Wenhui regretted it, but for now, he hoped that Chen Xin could hold the fort. Especially since Chen Xin had helped Luo Sui reorganize the abandoned Luo Family Army, it made people see Chen Xin's outstanding leadership ability.

Emperor Wenhui was making one point: Ming Qi needed Chen Xin.

Appear when needed, quietly withdraw when not needed. Perhaps Chen Xin had such awareness in the past, but after being treated ruthlessly by the royal family, Chen Xin might not be so selfless. A scholar will die for his confidant, but can the royal family of Ming Qi be considered a confidant?

"You should go back." Luo Sui said, "Chen Xin, take back everything you lost. Show them what kind of people the son-in-law of the Luo family and the son of the Shen family are."

Shen Miao suddenly looked up.

She expected that Emperor Wenhui would summon Chen Xin back to the capital again in two years, and she also expected that the situation in Dingjing would undergo earth-shaking changes, but she did not expect that the always old-fashioned and dignified General Luo would actually say something so treasonous.

She opened her eyes slightly, and this look fell into Luo Sui's eyes. Luo Sui smiled, looked at her, and said: "Girl, you think so too, am I right?"

Everyone in the hall looked at Shen Miao. Luo Lianying and Luo Liantai's expressions shifted slightly, but they didn't say anything.

Shen Miao sighed inwardly. Her limited skills were ultimately no match for a veteran like Luo Sui, who had dominated the world for years. Luo Sui had eyes that had seen the world, and perhaps from the very beginning, from the moment he reorganized the Luo Family Army, he had vaguely guessed what she was planning.

She thanked Luo Sui for his trust and support. It felt good to have family behind her. Shen Miao looked at Luo Sui and curled her lips: "Yes, Grandpa."

Luo Sui burst into laughter. Luo Ling looked at Shen Miao with a smile in his eyes. Luo Sa also twitched the corners of his mouth. Luo Tan and Luo Qian looked at each other, somewhat confused.

Luo Xueyan and Shen Qiu had complicated looks. They had been away from Dingjing City for two years, and now... were they going back?

To take back what was lost? Military strength, prestige, reputation, and dignity.

They had to see what the real Shen family was like. A tiger wouldn't turn into a dog just because it fell to the cliff, and a dragon swimming in the water would eventually soar into the sky.

Chen Xin bowed to Luo Sui and said, "I will listen carefully to your instructions, General!"