Chapter 37 Going to the battlefield
Let the Regent lead the troops. If he makes military achievements again this time, his position in Xuanyuan will be unshakable. Emperor Xuanyuan couldn't help but hesitate.
At this time, a minister stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, since the Regent is willing to lead the troops, this war is safe. The Regent has fought in many battles and is experienced. He will definitely be able to repel Bei Pan."
The other ministers also spoke up.
"I second this motion."
Gu family.
Madam Gu spoke with a worried look on her face.
"What? Chuan'er, you're going to Yanmen City?"
Gu Chuan nodded.
"Yes, mother. I clearly made great contributions at the southern border, but the emperor didn't even give me any reward. It seems that the incident caused by Xiao Fuguang before has caused the emperor to misunderstand me. I must seize the opportunity of this battle in Yanmen City to make great contributions again, so that the emperor will see me again."
Mrs. Gu became even more worried after hearing this.
"Chuan'er, Yanmen City is not like the Southern Territory. Our Gu family has been stationed in the Southern Territory for many years and has a solid foundation. You are not familiar with Yanmen City, and Beipan is fierce. It would be too dangerous for you to go there."
Zhuang Linan also spoke.
"Yes, Chuan'er, this war is coming fiercely, what if..."
Gu Chuan spoke.
"There's no such thing as a surprise, Mother, Sister-in-law. I've thought this through carefully. I know Bei Pan is fierce, but this time the Regent is leading the troops himself. The Regent is invincible, but he's the God of War of Xuanyuan. This time, following the Regent, I will definitely earn military merit."
"We have been tolerating the Xiao family these days, and my father has repeatedly warned us not to attack the Xiao family. Only if I make another military achievement and the Gu family rises to a higher level can we take revenge."
When talking about the grudge with the Xiao family, a hint of hatred flashed through Zhuang Linan's heart.
Xiao Fuguang made such a big fuss at the time that he didn't dare go out for the past few months. Whenever he went out, people would point fingers at him.
"Then I'll go pack your clothes and prepare some medicine. Chuan'er, you are brave and resourceful. I believe you will return victorious. By then, no one in this imperial city will dare to point fingers at our Gu family anymore."
Imperial Master's Mansion.
Liu Yue came quickly.
"Miss, there is news."
Xiao Fuguang stopped reading.
"explain."
Liu Yue spoke slowly.
"Gu Chuan is going to Yanmen City?"
Xiao Fuguang looked up at June.
"He's going to Yanmen City?"
"The Gu family's troops are all in the southern border!"
Liu Yue continued to speak.
"The commander-in-chief going to Yanmen City for support this time is the Regent. Gu Chuan might be trying to pick up some loose ends."
"After all, the Regent is famous for being invincible."
Thinking that the Regent is also going to the battlefield.
Xiao Fuguang fell into deep thought.
In the previous life, he collected the bodies of the Xiao family under great pressure. It is time to repay this favor.
"Where's the Master?"
Xingyue replied.
"The Imperial Master is in the Astrology Building."
Xiao Fuguang put down the book in his hand and slowly stood up.
"I'm going to see Master."
Astrology Building.
The Imperial Master was sitting on the astronomical table, holding a compass in his hand and looking at the stars in the sky.
Seeing Xiao Fuguang coming, he spoke slowly.
"Fuguang, why are you here?"
Xiao Fuguang looked at his red, frozen hands and spoke.
"Master, you're still observing the celestial phenomena so late at night, and you're not paying attention to your own health."
"Xingyue, have someone prepare a brazier and send it over. From now on, whenever Master is at the astrology platform, place the brazier there."
Upon hearing this, Xingyue hurriedly bowed and went down to do it.
Yun Wuhen spoke with a smile.
"It's okay. I've gotten used to it over the years. I don't stay here all the time, but recently because of the Beipan invasion, I've been paying more attention to the celestial phenomena."
After saying that, he coughed twice.
“Ahem…”
Xiao Fuguang hurried to help him.
"It's so late, Master, your health is not good to begin with. Let's go back and rest first. You can continue watching tomorrow."
"And I have something else to tell Master."
Yun Wuhen had no choice but to let her help him leave the Astrology Building.
Only when I returned to the house did the biting cold wind disappear.
Yun Wuhen sat down at the desk.
Xiao Fuguang poured him a cup of hot tea.
"Master, I want to go to Yanmen City."
Upon hearing this, Yun Wuhen looked up at Xiao Fuguang for a moment and fell silent.
Why did I just feel like the master was reading my fortune?
"Master?"
Yun Wuhen took a sip of tea slowly.
"What do you mean you want to go to Yanmen City?"
Xiao Fuguang spoke slowly after hearing this.
"Master, you said that the Southern Border Saint is very likely to go to the battlefield. And since she has already appeared in the Imperial City, I am afraid their wizards are already on the battlefield. The things that the wizards can do are not something ordinary soldiers can deal with. My father is the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. Fu Guang cannot sit idly by when the people of Xuanyuan are in trouble."
Upon hearing this, the Imperial Master looked at her face again.
"Forget it, let's follow fate."
"I will take you to the palace to see the emperor tomorrow."
Xiao Fuguang spoke upon hearing this.
"Thank you, Master."
In the palace.
The imperial preceptor generally does not participate in state affairs.
So the master and the disciple asked for a private audience with the emperor when he was almost done with the morning court.
At this time, Emperor Xuanyuan was looking at the memorials on the table with worry.
Yanmen City is in urgent need of food and fodder, and the reinforcements brought by Xuanyuan Jing also need food and fodder.
The personal eunuch saluted respectfully.
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Master requests an audience."
Emperor Xuanyuan looked up.
"The Imperial Master is here! Come in!"
After a while, Yun Wuhen and Xiao Fuguang walked into the imperial study one after another.
"Your Majesty."
Emperor Xuanyuan raised his hand to support him.
"Master, please don't be so polite."
His eyes swept towards Xiao Fuguang.
"Who is this?"
Yun Wuhen bowed slightly and said.
"Your Majesty, this is my disciple Xiao Fuguang, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery. This child usually studies divination in the Imperial Master's Mansion and keeps a low profile, so this is probably the first time Your Majesty has met her."
I have indeed never seen this person before, but the name is familiar. I have written an imperial edict for divorce.
"It turns out that Miss Xiao has become a disciple of the Imperial Master."
Xiao Fuguang spoke respectfully.
"Thanks to Master for not despising my clumsiness. Fu Guang's father also often taught Fu Guang when he was at home that all members of the Xiao family, regardless of gender, must be loyal to the Emperor and the people of Xuanyuan when Xuanyuan needs them."
Emperor Xuanyuan sighed upon hearing this.
"Your father was a loyal minister. What a pity! If he were still alive, I wouldn't have to worry so much now."
Then he looked at Yun Wuhen.
"The Imperial Master is here today..."
Yun Wuhen bowed.
"Your Majesty, I have observed the stars tonight, and combined with recent events, I feel that the war is urgent and we cannot afford to lose. The Saintess of Southern Border has appeared in the Imperial City. Her purpose is self-evident. She must be trying to perform witchcraft on the battlefield. It is even very likely that witches from Southern Border have already appeared on the battlefield and are interfering with our army."
"I cannot leave the Imperial City. Fu Guangconghui has learned a lot from my side. Whether in martial arts or mystical arts, he can fight the Saint of Southern Border on equal terms. Why not let my disciple follow the army to Yanmen City to lend a hand?"
Emperor Xuanyuan spoke upon hearing this.
"National Master, there has never been a reason for women to go to the battlefield. Even if there were women, they would only follow their husbands to do some logistics and so on."
This old fool, the national teacher pursed his lips.
"Your Majesty, Xuanyuan does not allow women to go to the battlefield, but this is a different time, and some rules are meant to be broken. The Saint of Southern Border has appeared. If we don't have someone to fight her, I'm afraid our soldiers will suffer at the hands of Southern Border's witchcraft."
Emperor Xuanyuan frowned upon hearing this, clearly weighing the pros and cons. He knew full well that the Imperial Master's predictions were true, and that the witchcraft of Southern Xinjiang was even more formidable. If, as the Imperial Master had said, there was no suitable candidate to confront the Southern Xinjiang Saint, the battle would likely prove even more difficult.
"But..." Emperor Xuanyuan was still a little hesitant. "Although Miss Xiao comes from a loyal and brave family, the battlefield is extremely dangerous. I am worried..."
Upon seeing this, Xiao Fuguang stepped forward, knelt before Emperor Xuanyuan, and spoke in a firm tone.
"Your Majesty, although Fu Guang is a woman, she has been influenced by her father since childhood and knows the meaning of loyalty and filial piety. Now that the country is in trouble, how can Fu Guang sit idly by? Please grant your permission to allow Fu Guang to go to Yanmen City and serve the country."
Yun Wuhen also echoed from the side.
"Your Majesty, Fu Guang is not only extremely intelligent, but also a master of martial arts and profound arts. He is truly the perfect choice to fight against the Saint of Southern Border."
"Alright, since the Imperial Master recommends this, and Miss Xiao is so resolute, I will allow you to accompany the Regent's army to Yanmen City. But you must remember to be cautious on the battlefield and take care of your own safety. Your father has already sacrificed his life for Xuanyuan, and I hope his descendants will be well."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuguang was delighted and immediately bowed to express his gratitude.
"Thank you for your permission, Your Majesty. Fu Guang will definitely live up to your high expectations."
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