Chapter 352: Crossing the River and Destroying the Bridge
"Yes, that's what they said at the time. I wanted to listen a few more times but was chased away."
Speaking of this, Luo Yidao was also filled with anger. He slammed the table and cursed: "You are just a soldier, what's so great about it? You are so indifferent to the common people. If you really have the guts, go to the battlefield and fight with real swords and guns!"
He added, "What I despise most are cowards, no matter where they come from."
Worried that if he stayed down too long, the person from above might find that no one was in the shop and wouldn't notice anything unusual, so he quickly ate the remaining bread with some water and stood up.
Luo Yidao said, "I'll go up and take a look. I'll bring the mattress down for you later."
After he said that, he turned and walked away, making the wooden ladder to the cellar creak.
As the cellar cover was closed, the surroundings instantly became quiet.
"No appetite?"
Mo Jinchuan's voice rang out, and Song Yanxi came back to her senses. Looking at the pancake that she had unknowingly eaten half of, she sighed softly and said, "After all, they were involved."
"Wen Qi still relies on Wu Jun to help him win over the people's hearts, so he won't choose to offend him at this time."
Looking at the extra food in the bowl, Song Yanxi followed up with another sentence: "That's right, after all, the person they want is just the prince, there is no need to offend Wu Jun for the sake of two old men."
Mo Jinchuan raised his eyebrows, "My lady, how do you know that the Liang army is only looking for me?"
"What do you mean?"
Song Yanxi couldn't help but frown and corrected herself, "Now that there are no outsiders here, Your Majesty doesn't need to pretend to be a couple with me anymore."
"So you're planning to cross the river and destroy the bridge?"
Mo Jinchuan put down his chopsticks, his eyes dim as he said, "Miss Song, have you forgotten that you and I are still in Liang Territory, and we could be in danger at any time?"
Song Yanxi naturally never forgot.
She also knew that the man in front of her was a serious hooligan.
Thinking back to his teasing words just now, Song Yanxi suddenly remembered something and blurted out: "Zhuang Shihan!"
Apart from herself, she couldn't think of anyone else who would leak the news that she was the successor of the Valley of Divine Doctors.
Not to mention that the other party is the prince of Liang, Wen Qi.
"them……"
Song Yanxi wanted to ask if there was any unclear relationship between Wen Qi and Zhuang Shihan, but when the words came to her lips, she found it difficult to say them.
A girl's reputation is more important than anything else. Even if Zhuang Shihan doesn't care about it, as a woman, she cannot make slanderous remarks without evidence.
Understanding her concerns, Mo Jinchuan did not explain directly, but only said: "When you and I return to Border Town, we will naturally know."
This is not an answer but it is better than an answer.
Song Yanxi just felt it was ridiculous. She opened her mouth but couldn't utter a word for a long time.
She also felt ridiculous.
I just had a thought that although this matter sounds ridiculous, it is normal if it was done by Zhuang Shihan.
She is really...
When Luo Yidao came down to deliver the bedding, the news he brought back confirmed Song Yanxi's thoughts.
Wu Jun and others received the order and the people they were looking for were a man and a woman.
If a man resists, he can be killed on the spot and his body brought back.
And the woman had to capture the man alive without hurting a single hair and escort him back to the capital.
Before Luo Yidao left, he patted Mo Jinchuan's shoulder meaningfully and said, "Brother, I'm counting on you."
Song Yanxi, who was making the bed, turned around and frowned slightly, "What are you talking about again?"
Mo Jinchuan smiled and said, "Why don't you wait for Brother Luo to come down tomorrow and ask him in person."
"Forget it."
*
Anguo Imperial Study.
Emperor Xuande sat upright on the chair. Although his aura remained unchanged, his face looked visibly older, and his eyes were full of fatigue.
Ever since he learned that Mo Jinchuan fell off a cliff and his body was nowhere to be found, he has hardly had a good night's sleep in the past half month. Whenever he closes his eyes, he sees his son's face.
He asked, "Do you know what Xiaowu asked me in his dream?"
Prince An, who was sitting below, said respectfully, "My son doesn't know."
Emperor Xuande did not look at him, but only looked at Prince Ning who was standing behind him with a bad look on his face.
Prince Ning lowered his eyes, coughed twice and said, "Fifth brother, you are a lucky man. You have survived so many life-and-death situations over the years. You will definitely be fine this time.
I hope your Majesty takes care of his health."
Standing opposite the two men were the prime ministers on the left and right. After listening to their answers, they couldn't help but shake their heads in their hearts.
Based on their understanding of His Majesty, none of these answers were what he wanted to hear.
Sure enough, the next moment Emperor Xuande's face darkened, and he grabbed the memorial on the table and threw it at the two of them.
The folded paper fell to the ground like snowflakes.
The two prime ministers knelt down hurriedly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, please calm down and take care of your health."
Emperor Xuande snorted coldly and asked, "What's the point of taking care of my body? I'll just live a few more years and let these evil creatures take turns to irritate me."
The two of them huddled their heads on the ground, not daring to answer.
Since ancient times, serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, let alone a family affair between a royal father and son.
They could openly write memorials to impeach the two, but they could not interrupt Emperor Xuande when he was teaching him a lesson, let alone remind him how to teach his son.
The former is to eat the emperor's salary, share the emperor's worries, and perform duties conscientiously.
The latter is deliberate rebellion.
The two of them have been immersed in the court for several years and have already practiced their skills very well. Why would they bring trouble upon themselves?
"Father, please calm down." The two brothers knelt down at the same time.
Prince An said, "I have sent out all the useful people in the mansion. I will definitely find my fifth brother and Princess Yong'an and bring them back safely."
"Yong'an?" Emperor Xuande narrowed his eyes and sneered, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. Second brother, you came in and were quite close to the Marquis of Yongchuan."
When Prince An heard this, he broke out in a cold sweat.
Emperor Xuande won the throne through fighting, and he hated most that his subordinates would abuse power behind his back.
Especially in the past two years, he felt increasingly unwell and became more suspicious than before.
No one should think about the chair under his butt.
Even his own son is no exception.
Prince An kowtowed and explained, "Your Majesty, I understand that my recent interactions with the Yongchuan Marquisate were all for my third brother!"
Emperor Xuande's face was gloomy. "Really?"
Prince An felt a chill down his spine, knowing that if he didn't give a satisfactory answer today, he would be the next prince to be banished to his fiefdom.
Just as he was about to speak, Prince Ning coughed lightly and said, "Father, please allow me to report that my second brother has recently become friendly with the Marquis of Yongchuan. This is all because of the Heart-Nourishing Pill from the Divine Doctor Valley in Princess Yong'an's hand."
Prince Ning paused three or four times in this short speech, but his face turned pale from exhaustion. He clutched his chest and continued, "It's my son's health that's failing."
Emperor Xuande's expression changed, and he ordered, "Since you are not feeling well, go back and rest early. You don't need to worry about Xiaowu's affairs."
When he looked at Prince An who was kneeling on the ground, the coldness in his eyes melted a little, "It's hard for you to remember the third brother's illness. Go back, and report immediately if you have any news about the fifth brother."
"Yes, Father."
Prince An got up from the ground and hurried to support Prince Ning. Emperor Xuande was relieved to see their brotherly and respectful appearance.
But when she thought of Mo Jinchuan who still had no news, that little bit of relief was instantly washed away.
When they were alone, Prince An released Prince Ning's hand and said gratefully, "Thank you, Third Brother, for speaking up for me in front of the Emperor just now."
Prince Ning looked puzzled and asked, "What do you mean, second brother? Are you befriending the Marquis of Yongchuan for the sake of Yong'an..."
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