Chapter 343 I am not afraid of death, I am afraid of the old sending the young to their deaths!
Whenever he thought of this, Zhu Xuezhen became extremely angry.
They should eat the emperor's food and share his worries, which is what they should do.
But they have enjoyed themselves for so many years, and now it is really time for them to contribute. Even before they are asked to contribute specifically, they start to make excuses.
I don’t know how they can be so shameless.
Yu Youning looked at Zhu Xuezheng's ugly face and smiled at him, "Xuezheng, you don't have to be so angry."
Zhu Xuezheng became somewhat interested in Yu Youning's words and looked at Yu Youning curiously, "Why did you say that?"
"This Three Kingdoms Competition is crucial. Those two spots must be given to talented individuals. Even if they wanted to, they might not be able to choose their children. And since they don't want to, there's no need to worry!"
Zhu Xuezheng, "..."
That being said, it seems like there's no problem.
But if you think about it carefully, it seems that there are problems everywhere.
Even Zhu Xuezhen took a long time to think about it before he understood where the problem lay.
"Youning, you little girl!" Zhu Xuezheng looked at Yu Youning with a smile and helplessness, "Whether to let their children go is a question of ability, and whether they are willing or not is a question of attitude!"
If they keep backing down from such things, wouldn't they be the first to surrender if a war breaks out one day?
However, Zhu Xuezhen only thought about these words in his mind and did not say them directly.
Chu Qingran listened to Zhu Xuezheng's words and gave him a reproachful look.
"Don't be ungrateful! Youning is trying to comfort you! It's fine if you're unhappy, but why are you making such a big deal out of it? What's the point of you saying so much?"
Zhu Xuezhen knew it was useless, but he felt depressed, and thinking that Yu Youning had to go, he couldn't help but want to say a few more words.
But now, after being persuaded by Yu Youning and scolded by Chu Qingran, Zhu Xuezhen calmed down and was no longer as angry as before.
"Youning, you must be careful!"
Even if you lose, as long as you come back alive, that's the best!
But when the words came to his lips, Zhu Xuezhen didn't say them in the end.
It's always unlucky to say such discouraging words before we even set off.
Yu Youning didn't know what Zhu Xuezheng was thinking. After hearing Zhu Xuezheng's words of advice, he nodded seriously, "Xuezheng, don't worry. We will definitely be careful and we will definitely win!"
Seeing Yu Youning's face full of smiles and a determined expression, Zhu Xuezheng also laughed, "Okay! Xuezheng believes in you!"
Yu Youning is so confident, as a decent student, he can't be a drag!
Yu Youning had lunch at the Prince of Nan'an's Mansion before leaving.
Just as they returned to the Wen Mansion, before anyone had even sat down, the housekeeper came running over in a hurry, "Miss, Prince Zhai is here! He said he has something important to discuss with you!"
After spending more time with Zhai Heming in recent years, Yu Youning no longer dislikes him.
Although he had not met Zhai Heming yet, Yu Youning had already guessed the purpose of Zhai Heming's visit.
"Let him wait in the flower hall, I'll be there in a moment." Yu Youning said to the housekeeper.
The butler agreed and hurried back to pass on the message.
Yu Youning continued to move forward.
I went to see Yu Tingwan first.
Yu Tingwan already knew about Zhai Heming's arrival. Seeing that Yu Youning had actually arrived here first, she couldn't help but laugh, "Didn't Prince Zhai come to see you? Why didn't you go and meet him instead of running over here first?"
"He came to see me, it must be about participating in the Three Kingdoms Competition. It doesn't matter whether I go to see him earlier or later."
"What do you mean?" Yu Tingwan was a little curious.
Yu Youning rarely says this.
Yu Youning sighed, "It's all the same, I have no say! This matter must be decided by the emperor, and I can't decide the candidate!"
That’s the truth!
Yu Tingwan looked at Yu Youning with relief.
As expected of her Youning, she sees things clearly!
Even though the emperor and empress came to celebrate her birthday yesterday, she still managed to remain true to herself and not be arrogant at all.
That's great!
"Then when you meet Prince Zhai later, explain everything to him." Yu Tingwan instructed.
"I know, mother!"
"Go ahead, don't keep them waiting!"
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In the flower hall.
After Zhai Heming sat down, he picked up a cup of tea and drank it slowly.
He is already thirteen years old this year.
Although he was thirteen years old, he was thinner than his peers.
Maybe it’s because I was born with the habit of not gaining weight. Even though I eat a lot, I just don’t gain any weight.
Fortunately, I grew taller.
Otherwise, you will be too thin and small to be able to show yourself in public.
Zhai Heming looks like his father, elegant and handsome, but also with a hint of coldness.
He was wearing a black robe and sitting there with an expressionless face. He gave people the feeling that he was a little difficult to approach.
It was not until he heard footsteps approaching outside that Zhai Heming's temperament suddenly changed.
The coldness and aloofness just now completely disappeared.
The rest is all joy.
"Youning! You're here!"
Yu Youning nodded and smiled at Zhai Heming.
Yu Youning did not sit in the main seat, but sat opposite Zhai Heming.
"Prince Zhai came to see me, is there something wrong?"
Zhai Heming chuckled softly, "Youning is so smart, why did I come to find you? I'm afraid you have already guessed it in your heart!"
Seeing that he had made his point clear, Yu Youning did not pretend not to understand, but just looked at him silently.
Zhai Heming looked helpless. "Actually, I also know that this matter mainly depends on how the emperor arranges it, and I shouldn't ask you. But... apart from you, I don't know who else to ask. I really want to go, after all, I have experience.
and....."
Zhai Heming was silent for a moment before continuing.
"You must have heard about what happened at the court this morning. Many officials passed the buck to each other and were unwilling to let their children go, so I wanted to give it a try."
Yu Youning nodded. "I understand what you said, but I still can't make the decision on this matter. Whether you can go depends mainly on the emperor's wishes. If you really want to go, you can ask your father to take you to the palace to meet the emperor instead of coming to me."
"I'll go!"
Zhai Heming's expression became more resolute.
"If I can finally go, Youning, can you trust me?"
"nature!"
In recent years, they have met quite often.
Zhai Heming has contributed a lot to both the medical school and the clinic.
You can tell what he is thinking just by looking at what he has done in the past few years.
They are not good friends, but this does not affect Yu Youning's trust in him.
Zhai Heming's gloom was swept away and he became excited.
"Okay! I'm glad you can trust me! I'll go back to find my father and ask him to take me to the palace!"
Zhai Heming came quickly and left quickly.
After hurriedly returning home, Zhai Heming went straight to the study.
Marquis Chengyi was reading a book and was a little surprised to see Zhai Heming coming hurriedly.
In the past few years, Marquis Chengyi has witnessed Zhai Heming's growth and knows that he is not a rash person.
The reason why this is happening now must be because of something urgent.
"What's wrong? Ming'er, did anything happen?" Marquis Chengyi asked while putting down the book in his hand.
"Father, I want you to take me to the palace. I want to see the emperor."
"To see the emperor? Why?" Marquis Chengyi was even more confused.
"I also want to participate in this Three Kingdoms Competition. There are only two spots left, and I want one!"
Marquis Chengyi looked at Zhai Heming in astonishment. He had never expected that he would say that. For a moment, he didn't know what to say.
After a long while, Marquis Chengyi seemed to find his voice again. "Why? Why are you still trying to get involved in something that others are avoiding?"
"Avoid as much as possible?" Zhai Heming sneered. "Father, are those people really right to avoid us as much as possible? If we lose this competition, Dayong will lose ten cities! That's all Dayong's territory. Can father just watch these cities become the property of another country?"
Marquis Chengyi looked straight at Zhai Heming, as if unwilling to believe that such words came out of Zhai Heming's mouth.
"But what if you go and still lose in the end? When you come back, you'll be condemned and cursed by thousands of people! Can you bear it?"
Zhai Heming clenched his fists and said, "That's why we have to work hard to prevent this from happening!"
"What if?" Marquis Chengyi pressed.
Zhai Heming looked at Marquis Chengyi, pursed his lips and said nothing.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Marquis Chengyi became a little angry.
"If you were going to Nanzhao, I wouldn't stop you. But that's Xiliang! That lunatic Tuoba Ruoli is still there. Haven't you heard about what she's done over the years?
Zhu Xuezheng, that was the one who taught her, and he almost died at her hands! She hates Yu Youning even more! You and Yu Youning are so close, you will become a thorn in her side. If something happens to you, how will your mother and I live? "
Marquis Chengyi should have been reserved when he reached middle age.
But when he talked about the exciting part, he couldn't help but have tears in his eyes and his voice was a little choked.
Zhai Heming also fell silent.
Just when Marquis Chengyi thought he had persuaded Zhai Heming, Zhai Heming raised his head again, his expression even more resolute than before.
"Father, I will go even if I die!"
"As a citizen of Dayong and the heir of Chengyi Marquisate, I have enjoyed the support of the people. At this time, it is natural for me to give back to Dayong and its people."
"I believe my father is not a coward, he will definitely understand me!"
Marquis Chengyi clenched his hands tightly, and his throat felt a little tight.
"I... am certainly not a coward!"
"If I could, I'd go for you!"
"But I'm afraid that the old will send the young away!"
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