Chapter 410: Brother Xie (3)
I just hope the Fu family can eat it.
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The news of Chen Xin's removal from the military command was a hot topic in Dingjing for only a day, but the next day it was shrouded in new rumors. Strange things happened every day in Mingqi, so this kind of scene was nothing new. However, the next day, the news spread throughout the streets and alleys, and the talk was still about Chen Xin.
It was said that on the second day after the tiger talisman was taken away from him, the mighty general Shen Xin submitted a memorial to Emperor Wenhui in front of all the civil and military officials during the morning court session, proposing to retreat to Xiaochun City with the remaining vanguard and scattered Shen family guards.
The once-renowned general was now forced to defend a small border town. Others found it unbelievable, and Chen Xin must have felt even more aggrieved. He felt aggrieved yet took the initiative to submit a petition, clearly expressing dissatisfaction with Emperor Wenhui's previous punishment, a decision made out of spite.
The storyteller in the tavern recounted the incident with remarkable clarity, explaining how Emperor Wenhui's expression suddenly changed in the Golden Throne Hall, and he threw the memorial in Chen Xin's face. Unexpectedly, Chen Xin remained stubborn and insisted on retreating to Xiaochun City. "Will the Emperor tolerate your anger? All your past achievements are in vain. You want to retreat to a small border town, don't you? Fine, very good. Then you go and defend it!"
Thus, the entire Dingjing City knew that the mighty general was about to leave the capital for Xiaochun City tomorrow.
Almost everyone in the restaurant was discussing this matter. Some felt that Chen Xin had done the right thing. The mighty general had become a commander without troops, and it was unbearable for him to stay in Dingjing. It would be better for him to go far away and avoid being annoyed by him. Others felt that Chen Xin was being praised too highly, and that he was a little ignorant of his own limitations. He had clearly deceived the emperor and had only just escaped with his life, but he still had the audacity to look down on Emperor Wenhui. If it weren't for Emperor Wenhui's kindness, any other monarch would have imposed a more severe punishment.
In Happy Building, Ji Yushu held his chin and looked at Gao Yang: "What do you mean by Shen Xin? Abandoning the Shen family army in Dingjing City and not caring about it?"
"If that's the case, then you do have some courage, and you're not just a reckless warrior." Gao Yang sighed, "Not everyone can retreat at the peak of their powers." After taking a sip of tea, Gao Yang turned to the silent Xie Jingxing and said, "Why aren't you talking?"
Xie Jingxing was interrupted. He came back to his senses, glanced at the two of them, and said, "The Shen family moved too quickly."
"Quick?" Ji Yushu was a little puzzled.
Xie Jingxing played with the teacup in his hand, a faint smile on his lips. He had pointed out a path for Shen Miao, intending to give the Shen family a way out, but he hadn't expected the Shen family to act so swiftly this time. They had just been stripped of their tiger talisman yesterday, and today they were submitting a petition to the court to retreat. Shen Xin was a man who preferred stability. To have him make such a choice in such a short time, Shen Miao must have said something to him.
Emperor Wenhui ordered Chen Xin to pack his bags and leave the capital the next day, ostensibly to embarrass him, but he had no idea that his thoughts were being perfectly understood by a little girl from the Shen family. If he knew, I wonder how he would feel. Xie Jingxing had a feeling that in the game of Ming and Qi, Shen Miao might occupy a position of great importance. However... for him, who was about to leave the capital, this meant nothing.
"Yu Shu, come with me and leave the capital." He said, "Gao Yang, the rest is up to you."
Ji Yushu touched his nose and showed some excitement: "Okay, thank you, Third Brother. The cakes made by the chef here are really too bad. Third Brother's chef is better. At least I don't have to go hungry."
Gao Yang rolled his eyes at him and said coldly, "You've eaten everything in Dingjing City. Have you ever been hungry?" After that, he changed his expression to be serious and said to Xie Jingxing, "Don't worry, leave this to me."
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