Chapter 498 Departure
At breakfast.
Zhu Mingqing became interested and started roasting sweet potatoes himself.
As she fiddled with the nearly ripe sweet potatoes, she looked up and asked, "Would you like some?"
Luo Tingshan put down his chopsticks, smiled, and stretched out his hand.
"Hiss—" Zhu Mingqing carefully split it in half and warned, "Be careful of the burn."
Luo Tingshan looked at the steaming sweet potato in his hand, opened his mouth and took a bite. The fragrant and sweet taste stimulated his taste buds.
"Is it delicious?" Zhu Mingqing couldn't help but ask. These were big and plump sweet potatoes that he specially picked from the Immortal Palace.
Luo Tingshan smiled and nodded. Seeing that she was enjoying her meal, he swallowed back what he wanted to say.
Zhu Mingqing finished his last bite, washed his hands, and sat down beside him, resting his head on one hand and resting the other on his crossed legs.
"Come on, you've been hesitating all morning. What's going on?"
She opened her big watery eyes, full of curiosity, which made Luo Tingshan's heart move slightly.
He said, "I'm going to be away for a while."
"That's it?"
"Yes!" Luo Tingshan nodded.
Zhu Mingqing shrugged: "This isn't the first time you've left. Wait... you're not going to help Bai Yi yourself, are you?"
Luo Tingshan: "That's exactly what I meant. Those soldiers have been training in the city, and they must experience the battlefield firsthand."
"Where's Luo Huai?"
"Of course he's going. I wrote to him yesterday and told him he should be here in a few days."
Zhu Mingqing pursed his lips, realizing that this man was really about to show his talent.
"Won't there be other problems in the capital?"
If they take the opportunity to attack the city, they may not have enough troops.
Luo Tingshan pulled her to his side, held her hand, and said, "I will arrange everything properly and will not let Guancheng fall into danger! Moreover, if the capital really sends people to encircle Guancheng, they will definitely pass through Jizhou!"
Zhu Mingqing understood.
This man has long considered Jizhou as his own.
Fighting alone, she is not afraid of anyone.
But if it is a large-scale battle, let's leave it to Lao Luo.
Two days later, Luo Huai appeared alone in Le County. As for the soldiers and horses he brought with him, they had already been hidden outside the city.
On the day Luo Tingshan left, Zhu Mingqing was still doing everything as usual, but when he really saw the man wearing a battle robe and riding a tall horse, he felt a little worried.
"Luo Tingshan!" she suddenly shouted.
Behind him were soldiers following him. Under everyone's gaze, Luo Tingshan turned his horse around and came in front of her, his brows gentle. "What's wrong?"
This was the first time Zhu Mingqing saw Luo Tingshan wearing armor.
He is extraordinary and heroic, with a solemn expression, giving people a sense of oppression.
But at the same time, it gives people an endless sense of security.
"You must come back safely!"
She warned solemnly.
Luo Tingshan smiled, dismounted, stood in front of her, and hugged her in his arms.
Now it was Zhu Mingqing's turn to be confused.
Especially since there were some soldiers standing in front who were obviously gossiping.
A blush unexpectedly appeared on her cheeks.
"I promise you, I will come back alive!"
After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave.
"Hey, wait!" Zhu Mingqing tore off another jade pendant, which he also found from the corners of the fairy palace, but it was enough to protect people's safety once.
"Hold it, and no matter what you do, don't take it off!"
Luo Tingshan lowered his eyes and fumbled for the warm dark green jade pendant. Looking at Aqing's caring expression, his heart suddenly softened.
Every time I went on an expedition in the past, I was alone.
There was never any family member to see him off.
This was the first time someone cared about him so much.
"Okay, I understand. Is there anything else you want to tell me?" Luo Tingshan's voice was unnaturally soft. Jiang Cheng, who was not far away, heard it and got goosebumps unconsciously.
Zhu Mingqing also shuddered uncomfortably: "No more, and you have to speak properly!"
Luo Tingshan suddenly raised his hand and rubbed her hair: "Wait for me to come back!"
After he finished speaking, he mounted his horse and rode away without looking back.
Everyone followed.
When Luo Huai passed by his mother, he said jealously, "Oh, how pitiful! She has nothing left after growing up."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Mingqing couldn't help but curl his lips.
This is the future emperor, he will never die. What's wrong with getting injured on the battlefield?
She was very hypocritical: "Fight the war well and you will have everything."
Luo Huai's mouth froze. Forget it. Ever since his father appeared, his status in his mother's heart has been declining day by day. Alas!
However, before he finally left, he still received a blessing of peace, which was drawn by Zhu Mingqing himself.
Regardless of whether it is useful or not, Luo Huai's heart is full of strength and he is determined to conquer Jizhou!
…
Of course, Prince Huai could not hide anything that Jizhou did.
He had 50,000 private soldiers under his command, but only more than 10,000 of them were publicly visible.
The remaining 40,000 are hidden in the deep mountains and forests.
Ever since Luo Tingshan felt that his identity was exposed, Prince Huai began to secretly gather everyone together and prepare for action.
But one day, he suddenly discovered that the 40,000 soldiers in the mountains had disappeared.
It's really strange.
Prince Huai was very angry and sent all his men out to investigate the truth, but they could not find any trace of those people.
He didn't give up.
But at the same time, on the surface, their actions are more restrained than before.
Because he found that the prefects of some areas in Youzhou had not contacted him for a long time.
There is a panic feeling of losing control of Youzhou.
"Huaizhou, you must help father this time!" Prince Huai's eyes were filled with anger. "You are on good terms with the Luo family. Try to investigate. If the missing 40,000 soldiers are related to them, don't blame me for being rude!"
Prince Zhou raised an eyebrow. "How rude are you going to be? Since the Luo family dares to challenge the imperial court, do you think they're afraid of my father?"
Prince Huai's face was grim: "Just go and check!"
"I won't go!" Prince Zhou said coldly, "The Nanxia of today is no longer the Nanxia of the past. The people are living in dire straits, and corrupt officials are rampant. In my opinion, Nanxia can't hold on for much longer!"
Prince Huai slammed the wooden table with a loud bang: "Stop talking nonsense!"
Prince Zhou snorted, "That's right!"
Prince Huai looked at his only son and felt lost. They were obviously blood relatives, so why didn't he understand that everything he did was for him?
Prince Zhou stood up, said he didn't need it, and left.
Prince Huai was so angry that he jumped up and down and cursed.
But things have to go on, especially since he has just received urging from Emperor Jiancheng.
Tell me, why don’t you give up?
The Luo family is now obviously on the rise, and you are still using that trick. Unless the other party is a fool, he will not accept the recruitment!
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