Chapter 304: Welcome General Xiao's Triumphant Return
Shang Xi thought about the feasibility of transferring troops from Mingzhou and other places, and found that it was unrealistic.
Basically all the troops that could be mobilized from those places were sent here.
If we mobilize more troops, and if the city is attacked, we will be slaughtered...
Without troops, it would be useless even if he could leave Cangzhou.
As for persuading Xiao Ning's soldiers to follow him to Shengjing?
No need to think about it.
Their belief in Xiao Ning was almost superstitious.
Before leaving, Xiao Ning gave them instructions to keep an eye on him.
Especially since he has a criminal record, they have been keeping a close eye on him these days.
He seems to be moving freely, but he can't even count how many pairs of eyes are staring at him every day.
Therefore, if you want to go back to Shengjing, you still have to wait for Xiao Ning to come back.
Tell it all...
Thinking of this, Shang Xi clenched the letter even tighter.
He wanted to tear open the scars with his own hands and tell Yu Xiaoning the most embarrassing secret of his life...
From then on, he had no chance of becoming emperor.
Are you willing?
It seems a little.
But this thing didn't belong to him.
It's okay to give up, right?
only……
How would she react if she knew all this?
Will you feel angry for him?
Will they return the troops from the eight states and allow him to enter the capital to avenge his hatred?
still……
Continue to imprison him and do what she had not finished.
Thinking of this, Shang Xi pressed his chest and took two deep breaths.
You can't bet on her feelings.
In Xiao Ning's heart, justice always outweighs personal feelings.
What's more, he and she...
He's like a male concubine now...
Xiao Ning said she loved him.
He could indeed feel her love for him, but this love was based on the premise that he was "sensible".
If he doesn't understand...
Shang Xi smiled bitterly.
To this day, almost all of his cards have been exposed to Xiao Ning, but he has no idea what her specific plans are.
Does she really want to support that Lin Sanniang...
Unless you want to make her a puppet.
Otherwise it would harm her.
It would be difficult for a peasant girl like that to manage a city.
How can he gain a foothold in the court?
But Xiao Ning clearly said that she wanted to support the empress.
He still doesn't know where Xiao Ning's obsession comes from.
She said she couldn't stand the injustice and chaos.
She said that women have a hard life and that their status should be improved.
Having lived as a woman for twenty years, he naturally knew the situation women faced.
He also sincerely wanted to work with Xiao Ning to change these chaotic situations.
But it's because he is a man.
She just didn't believe him.
But at this point, none of this matters anymore.
Putting aside the feelings, he has the cities and military forces of Cang and Ming eight states, as well as ministers promoted by him, such as Zhang Yuanzheng.
Since she wants the throne, they can talk about cooperation.
All these can be given to her as a sign of his surrender.
The throne was also given to her.
And he only wanted Shen Zhiyi and his son.
He would kill them and use their blood as a sacrifice to the dead.
This was the only thing he could do for his mother and sister who died early.
Xiao Ning was able to take these eight states without bloodshed and gain a group of useful subjects.
If you are not confident in these people, you can simply dismiss them from office and stop employing them.
She would agree to such a sure-win deal, right?
Unless Shen Zhiyi is more important to Xiao Ning than her righteousness.
But based on Shang Xi's understanding of Xiao Ning, this is impossible.
In Xiao Ning's heart, no one can be more righteous than her.
Thinking of this, Shang Xi suddenly felt that he seemed to be very special in Xiao Ning's heart...
Shang Xi made up his mind, concentrated on writing, and wrote a letter back to Furong.
Let the spy in the palace pass the message to the second prince.
So that he can know who the real son of the late emperor is.
Since he has no chance of becoming emperor anyway, he might as well throw out the mystery of his identity and let the two fight first.
It would be best if both sides suffered losses so that Xiao Ning could take advantage of the situation.
As for the lack of evidence, whether the Second Prince believed such an absurd thing...
That was the prince who killed his own brothers and even wanted to see the emperor buried.
He appears to be submissive on the surface, but in fact he is cruel and ruthless and has no feelings at all.
What’s more, Shen Zhiyi is going to marry into the Fu family.
One is the number one family in the current dynasty.
The most powerful official of the time.
The second prince couldn't help but have some doubts.
The second prince, who has always adhered to the principle of rather killing someone innocently than letting the guilty go, will definitely take action against the Shen family.
If it is planned properly, it can even turn the Shen and Fu families into enemies.
Ever since the emperor became seriously ill, the second prince has been acting as regent for more than half a year, and he must have gathered quite a bit of power.
Even if I can't kill the Shen family.
It will always cause them to suffer heavy losses.
Shang Xi stood up, sealed the letter, handed it to the messenger, and asked him to deliver it to Shengjing to Furong.
After watching the messenger walk away, he turned around and went to the city wall.
Looking into the distance.
Still no sign of that person.
Shang Xi felt like he was living in a different world for another half a month before he finally saw dense black spots coming from a distance.
At that moment, his heart began to beat wildly.
Shang Xi turned around and strode down the city wall.
Ride on horseback and head out of the city...
To the one he loves.
The horses galloped and they soon met.
Shang Xi looked at her lovingly, and after making sure she was okay, he murmured, "Aning..."
Xiao Ning looked at Shang Xi, the corners of his lips curled up.
"It's only been two months since we last met, and you miss me already?"
Xu Chong next to him couldn't help but let out a sigh.
These two really...
Not avoiding suspicion at all.
Uncles, if there is anything, can't you go back and talk about it? It makes them so embarrassed.
He glanced at Li Yuan, but saw that Li Yuan had his eyebrows slightly lowered, as if he didn't want to be looked at without permission.
Xu Chong: “…”
He also lowered his head silently.
Follow Li Yuan's example and act as a background board.
On the other side, Shang Xi blushed at Xiao Ning's straightforward question, and he said "hmm" softly.
Seeing him like this, Xiao Ning couldn't help but want to touch his face.
But now she has 100,000 brothers behind her.
Xiao Ningke doesn't have such a habit of being affectionate with others in front of the three armies.
She said to Shang Xi, "Let's go back to the city first."
So Shang Xi turned his horse around and returned to Cangzhou City side by side with Xiao Ning.
Along the way, his eyes never left Xiao Ning.
Xiao Ning laughed a little.
This kid...it's only been like this for two months.
I really don’t know how he got through those three years.
The group returned to Cangzhou City.
Upon receiving the news, Zhangye led his men to wait outside the city.
Seeing Xiao Ning, he stepped forward with a big laugh, clasped his fists and said, "Welcome General Xiao back in triumph!"
Xiao Ning dismounted and bowed towards Zhangye.
"Hurry, hurry, General, please come into the city! I've arranged a welcoming banquet with singing and dancing!"
He then ordered the deputy general next to him, "Hurry up and send those pigs and sheep to the army to provide a snack for the soldiers!"
The deputy general was also very happy when the Xiao family army returned after defeating the Huns.
He answered in a clear voice and went down to make the arrangements.
Zhang Ye said to Xiao Ning, "On the day the general left for the battle, His Highness asked me to prepare these things, waiting for the general's victorious return to reward the troops!"
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