The Empress sized up Pei Zhi and said, "I advise you to go back to your residence, lest His Majesty take his anger out on you."
Pei Zhi and Pei Yuanze were, after all, siblings born of the same mother.
Although Pei Zhi was not imprisoned by Emperor Pei because of Pei Yuanze.
But at this critical juncture, if Pei Zhi were to still rush to hang around in front of Emperor Pei, wouldn't that be courting death?
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I understand."
Pei Zhi bowed and then took his leave.
The Empress had nothing to say to Pei Zhi.
Pei Yuanze caused the Empress to lose so much face, and the Empress understood that Pei Yuanze was completely hopeless.
She now needs to carefully select which prince to adopt next.
You can't be like Pei Yuanze, such a good-for-nothing.
After leaving Changqiu Palace, Pei Zhi did not heed the Empress's advice and left the palace directly.
Instead, he returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation and knelt down to beg for an audience with Emperor Pei.
When Emperor Pei heard the eunuch report that Pei Zhi had returned, he was curious about what Pei Zhi was thinking, so he ordered someone to invite Pei Zhi over.
“Father, I know the great trouble my elder brother has caused on the border.”
"Your Majesty, I request that you issue an edict ordering me to go to the border and personally bring my elder brother back to be punished."
Emperor Pei had been somewhat expectant, wondering what Pei Zhi would say upon entering.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a girl's idea; what a wild fantasy.
"What do you think a military camp is? A place where a woman like you can just go whenever she wants?"
Emperor Pei said sarcastically, "You want to lead troops into battle? Do you think this is child's play?"
Before Pei Zhi could speak, Emperor Pei continued, "I know you went to the north and saved some people, but do you really think you're so great?"
“But this time is different. There are endless swords and spears. If you go and die, it doesn’t matter. But if the border warriors suffer repeated defeats and the enemy thinks that we have no one else to send but women to war, I can’t afford to lose face like that.”
Pei Zhi cried out, "Father, my brother has committed a grave error. I cannot sleep at night. If I do not bring him back myself, I will never have peace of mind for the rest of my life."
"No, you can leave now." Emperor Pei was no longer going to waste time arguing with Pei Zhi.
The eunuch asked Pei Zhi to leave, but Pei Zhi did not move.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince of Cheng requests an audience."
Emperor Pei asked in confusion, "What is he doing here?"
After Yuan Chengyu entered, he first glanced at Pei Zhi kneeling on the ground, and then greeted Emperor Pei.
"Ayu, what brings you here? Is your father feeling unwell?"
Yuan Chengyu shook his head, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I request to go to the border and take over the post of General of the Escort Flag."
"You're going to the border?" Emperor Pei was astonished.
"Yes, I hope Your Majesty will give me this opportunity. If I cannot win, I will die on the border."
Emperor Pei hesitated for a moment, but still refused, "No, you are my only son. If something happens to you, how can I explain it to your father?"
"Your Majesty, didn't you say before that you would grant me any request?"
Emperor Pei waved his sleeve. "Cheng Yu, going to the border is a big deal. If we are defeated, it's no joke."
Yuan Chengyu raised his head and said firmly, "I have said that as long as I live, I will not be defeated."
Emperor Pei looked at Yuan Chengyu and remained silent for a moment. "Very well, I will grant your request."
"But let me make this clear beforehand: if we are defeated, I will punish them severely."
"Your Majesty, although I have lived a mediocre life in the first half of my life, I am, after all, a descendant of a general, and I still know this basic etiquette."
With someone volunteering to lead the expedition, Emperor Pei felt a great sense of relief.
Seeing this, Pei Zhi quickly volunteered, "Father, I also wish to go to the border. Please grant my request."
"Chang Le, stop fooling around. How can a woman like you go to the border?"
Yuan Chengyu cupped his hands and said, “Your Majesty, if the princess wants to go, then let her go. Moreover… the princess’s presence will also help me win this battle.”
"Oh?" Emperor Pei looked at Yuan Chengyu with some doubt. "Why do you say that?"
"If the Fifth Prince is captured, and the enemy country uses him to threaten me, the princess can also make a decision."
Yuan Chengyu continued, "Moreover, after such a crushing defeat at the border, the princess's presence to oversee the battle can also boost the morale of the soldiers."
Pei Zhi echoed, "If Your Majesty has truly committed such a beastly act, I am willing to end Your Majesty's life with my own hands!"
After some thought, Emperor Pei concluded that both Yuan Chengyu and Pei Zhi made some sense.
"Chang Le is a woman, after all. Cheng Yu, when you go to the border, please take good care of her."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my utmost."
After leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Pei Zhi looked at Yuan Chengyu beside her.
"Thank you for just now."
Pei Zhi thanked Yuan Chengyu for speaking up for her in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Yuan Chengyu also looked at Pei Zhi and said without ceremony, "Princess, you should thank me."
Pei Zhi raised an eyebrow, "You really are..."
Yuan Chengyu smiled at Pei Zhi and said, "Princess, you should hurry back to your residence to prepare. The imperial decree will be issued soon, and we don't have time to waste."
Pei Zhi understood this principle as well, as the situation at the border was still unknown.
They need to hurry back and pack; once the imperial decree is issued, they should be setting off.
Yuan Chengyu returned to his residence and told Prince Cheng about his plan to go to the battlefield.
King Cheng didn't say anything, but sighed and told Yuan Chengyu to be careful.
The original mother, on the other hand, cried her heart out.
Isn't it enough to say that there's a cautionary tale in the family?
Yuan Chengyu actually plans to follow in his father's footsteps?
Yuan Chengyu gave a wry smile and gently comforted his mother.
After learning the reason for his father's accident, Yuan Chengyu really planned to spend his life eating, drinking, and having fun until the end.
But some things shouldn't be said too early.
When Yuan Chengyu learned that Pei Zhi was kneeling outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he went straight into the palace without a second thought.
Yuan Chengyu knew that no one in the court dared to take on this difficult task.
The mother, weeping and wailing, led the servants to pack Yuan Chengyu's belongings.
King Cheng gave Yuan Chengyu some instructions about things on the battlefield.
King Cheng has absolutely no reason to worry about Yuan Chengyu's skills.
King Cheng was worried that Yuan Chengyu would not obey his orders once he went to the battlefield.
King Cheng spoke with Yuan Chengyu about some of the elderly people he knew.
He further instructed that Yuan Chengyu should not be arrogant and should not look down on others just because of his status.
The soldiers are all men of backbone and spirit, and they only care about their skills.
"Father, don't worry, I know everything."
King Cheng patted Yuan Chengyu on the shoulder, "If you want to go, I won't stop you, but you can't embarrass me."
Yuan Chengyu said firmly, “Father, rest assured, your son will never do anything to bring shame upon our ancestors.”
"Your Highness, Your Highness, Young Master Xie is requesting an audience at the gate."
Yuan Chengyu felt a little guilty. "Why is he here?"
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