Recalling the scene of Lu Sijing crying incessantly when she was born a few hours ago, Shu Hua couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.
She tried to soothe him for a long time, but he wouldn't stop crying, and she almost gave in to the little guy. In the end, he cried himself to sleep.
Seeing Qin Qi finish the job in less than half an incense stick's time, Shu Hua couldn't help but admire him immensely.
She looked at Lu Sijing, bared her teeth in a mock fierce manner, and muttered, "Lu Sijing is Lu Sijing, why are you crying... I won't say you look like a woman. Don't believe me, your Aunt Hua is a woman of her word, and she keeps her promises."
Qin Qi suppressed a laugh, "Well, then Sijing thanks Aunt Hua."
Shu Hua pouted, "Hmph."
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In the Cicheng Prefectural Governor's Mansion, Lu Huai held the tiger tally in his hand, pursing his lips without speaking.
They now have all the advantages of timing and location, but they cannot act rashly. Even though this place is only a thousand miles from the capital, even though... he has received word that Qin Qi has given birth to a boy.
Simply because there was no legitimate reason.
They could use Emperor Yuxian's imperial edict to recruit troops along the way, which was legitimate, but they could not storm the capital.
If they entered the capital on Emperor Yuxian's orders, they would likely be forced to surrender their military power that very day. If they did not follow his orders, they would be committing a true rebellion.
Once this high label is placed on them, it's a done deal. No matter how much they claim to be on the side of justice or to be "purging the court of corrupt officials," it's all in vain. Rebellion is rebellion, and as long as you're a rebel, you'll always be criticized.
This is what is lacking: "human factors".
Sighing, Lu Huai looked at Qin Huaiyan across from him, who was asking him with his eyes, shook his head, and said nothing.
Qin Huaiyan said gently, "Brother-in-law, is there something troubling you? Why don't you tell us and we can discuss it together? Perhaps we can find a solution."
Though called a "big group," it really only consisted of Lu Huai, Shu Zhan, and Qin Huaiyan. General Qin and Deputy General Gongsun, along with Lu Chuan, were out organizing their troops and were not present.
Lu Huai pressed his temples wearily. "Now that our great cause is about to be accomplished, we are suffering from a lack of reasons to break through the capital, so we can only stand by and wait here. My wife just walked through the gates of hell, and I can't be by her side. It's really agonizing."
Upon hearing this, Shu Zhan immediately put down the peanuts in his hand, looked over in surprise, and stared at him in disbelief.
"No way?! You really are Lu Changjue?! When did you learn to speak in such literary language?! Where did Changjue go?! Give him back to me now!"
"..."
Lu Huai didn't even want to give him a glance.
After hearing his words, Qin Huaiyan said "Oh" and suddenly realized, "So, is my brother-in-law feeling distressed because he has no legitimate reason? Then perhaps I have someone I can introduce to him."
“Exactly. The reason is very difficult to find… Hmm?” Lu Huai sighed, then suddenly realized something was amiss. Qin Huai had just said he would introduce him to someone?
Lu Huai asked solemnly, "Where is this person? Can he help me in this urgent situation?"
"Your brother-in-law should have met you, and perhaps even visited you," Qin Huaiyan smiled slightly. "It's not far; he's at my humble abode."
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Lu Huai looked at the small courtyard built of bamboo rafts in front of him, somewhat hesitant. Qin Huaiyan had brought them here and then left. He wouldn't say who he was when asked, deliberately keeping him in suspense.
Shu Zhan glanced at him, then stepped forward and knocked on the bamboo door. The bamboo was still green and hadn't turned yellow yet. It must have been cut down not long ago and arranged into a doorway. Shu Zhan's touch produced a crisp sound.
Is anyone there?
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