Chapter 850 I will never leave
Princess Taiping smiled gently.
She looked up towards the west and said slowly, "My son is buried there, and I will never leave him in this lifetime."
“The Crown Prince surely wants the princess to be happy, and for her to be happy, they must leave this place,” Cheng Wanwan said firmly. “We’ll take the little princess with us back to the Great Yu Kingdom and have her treated by the best royal physicians. Perhaps that will help her open her eyes…”
“Xin’er will never wake up again. I know she won’t wake up, so why bother?” Princess Taiping smiled. “However, I will assist Lady Sui and Prince Qin’s party in leaving. If there is anything you need help with, just let me know.”
Cheng Wanwan frowned: "Princess, if you don't leave, the King of Xirong will vent his anger on you..."
“Lady Sui, there’s no need for further words.” Princess Taiping stood up. “Now that I have married into the Western Rong, I will never leave. My mind is made up.”
After she finished speaking, she stepped out of the inner room.
Cheng Wanwan couldn't help but sigh. She could vaguely understand the princess's persistence, but she didn't agree with it.
But this is the princess's life, and she can't make decisions for others. She has given all the advice she could and said all the words she needed to say. This is all she can do.
After nightfall, the chanting in the courtyard subsided.
Cheng Wanwan led her people into the warehouse and had Cheng Yi and Cheng Ding dismantle all the fireworks and firecrackers to extract the gunpowder, which was then made into small pellets.
This sounds complicated, but it's actually quite simple. Once you master the technique, you can make hundreds in half an hour...
Tomorrow she has to go to the experimental field. If the muskets really work, she needs to mass-produce them immediately, ideally one for everyone. That way, the chances of escaping will be higher...
While she was busy, she heard a mournful cry.
She went outside and heard the crying coming from the direction of the Cold Palace.
Ever since Lady Li became Lady Li Ji and was banished to the Cold Palace, she would weep there every night after nightfall.
However, for so long, the King of Xirong had never set foot in the cold palace, so the cries grew more and more mournful each day.
Just then, a group of palace servants passed by outside the wall, discussing Lady Li's affairs.
"I heard that the Crown Prince went to the palace today to plead for Li Ji, but was scolded by the King for half an hour. I'm afraid Li Ji will never be favored again."
"Once the Crown Prince ascends the throne, Li Ji will be the Empress Dowager. Her good fortune is yet to come."
“That’s true. It’s only a matter of time before the Crown Prince ascends the throne. As long as Li Ji is alive, she will surely be the most honored woman in the Western Rong.”
"..."
Cheng Wanwan knew that the Crown Prince they were talking about was not Princess Taiping's deceased son, but the Crown Prince who was later established, who was also Li Ji's eldest son.
With such a big son, Li Ji really doesn't have to worry about the future.
As for Princess Taiping's future, it seems...
"Oh no! The Crown Prince is injured!" a palace servant outside exclaimed. "The Crown Prince was playing Cuju (an ancient Chinese football game) on horseback when he suddenly fell off and broke his leg. The royal physician said that the bones are shattered and the Crown Prince will never be able to walk again."
"Heavens! The crown prince has become a cripple. Can he still inherit the throne?"
"The ancestors of the Western Rong people decreed that those with physical disabilities could not be kings, so it's time to change the crown prince."
“Besides the Crown Prince, the eldest prince is also Li Ji’s son, so Li Ji won’t be at a disadvantage no matter what.”
"..."
Cheng Wanwan's lips curled up; Princess Taiping had finally made her move.
After Li Ji fell out of favor, she knew that Princess Taiping would definitely avenge her son and daughter, and sure enough, the princess did not disappoint her.
In the following period, Li Ji's children all encountered misfortune.
The crown prince broke his leg, the second son contracted syphilis in a brothel, the third son went blind in a fight... the eldest daughter was kidnapped by thieves while out, and the second daughter miscarried on the spot after being assaulted by her husband...
All five of Li Ji's children perished.
Princess Taiping's lack of concealment only made Cheng Wanwan more worried.
She found an excuse to enter the Queen's palace, and once inside, she stood there stunned for a long time.
Last time I came here, the palace was extremely luxurious, and palace servants came and went. Although the queen was not favored, she still had the proper status.
Now, the palace is desolate and cold, and with the heavy snow, it looks like a dark and desolate palace.
"Don't be surprised." The Queen held the brazier in her hands, a mocking smile on her face. "He knew I was the one who did it, but he didn't dare to punish me. This shows that he is afraid of the Great Yu Kingdom. He is afraid that if he punishes me, he will not be able to explain to the Great Yu Kingdom. So, Lady Sui, you don't need to worry. I am fine."
Cheng Wanwan glanced at the little princess lying on the couch and sighed, "No matter which country wins this war, the princess and the Western Rong King will always be irreconcilable enemies. It would be better to leave here on the day of the funeral..."
She couldn't resist giving her another piece of advice.
Princess Taiping gently shook her head: "I have no attachment to the Great Yu Kingdom; all my feelings are for the Western Rong."
Cheng Wanwan understood what he meant.
The former emperor of the Great Yu Kingdom had long since passed away, and Princess Taiping's mother had also passed away long ago. As a princess, she would not have any extra feelings for her brothers who were not born of the same mother... On the contrary, she had a pair of children in the Western Rong, so all her feelings were in the Western Rong... She had no way to leave.
Cheng Wanwan sighed.
Hopefully, after the Great Yu Kingdom's victory, the princess's situation in the Western Rong will improve.
As the weather got colder, Cheng Wanwan went to the experimental field more and more frequently.
Charcoal fires were lit all around the experimental field, and the temperature inside was similar to that in spring and summer, which was very suitable for rice growth.
After such a long time, the rice has grown to the length of a little elbow. The water ripples, and the rice is a lush green, a sight that brings joy.
Officials from the Western Rong Kingdom were keeping a close eye on the situation in the fields, recording data from time to time, which shows how much importance they attached to this matter.
Cheng Wanwan answered some of the officials' questions, and then went to rest in the small courtyard next door.
He Xiao gave her a look, and she went into the inner room under the pretext of going to the latrine.
As soon as they entered, the King of Qin greeted them: "Lady Sui, you are truly amazing! How did you come up with this thing? Last night, He Xiao and I sneaked up to the back mountain to test it out, and one bullet was enough to kill a fully grown wild boar! That's incredible!"
"As long as it works." Cheng Wanwan picked up the musket. "One gun for each person, plus two hundred rounds of ammunition. On the day of the funeral, wait for my signal."
Shen Dongming lowered his voice: "When you leave, shouldn't you also destroy this experimental field?"
“No need for that.” Cheng Wanwan laughed. “Ten acres of land can indeed produce a lot of rice seeds, but these rice seeds are of no use except for eating. It’s fine to leave them with something to look forward to.”
By the time they realize it next year, it will be too late.
Lord Bi took out the map of the capital of the Western Rong Kingdom, and the group carefully studied the escape route, how to successfully escape from the capital, which direction to go after leaving the city, and how to reunite with the army of the Great Yu Kingdom as soon as possible... All these small details had to be finalized.
Once the time and route are determined, Princess Taiping's people need to deliver the message to the people of Dayu Kingdom. The two sides must work together from within and without to minimize casualties...
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