Chapter 156 Saving King Cheng
Ever since Prince Duan rebelled and his entire family was executed, Ling Chan could clearly sense Xiao Jin's worry.
He often frowned, and the sunlight shone on his worried face.
Ling Chan understood that he was the prince of Daqi. There were constant power struggles inside and outside the court. Various forces were fighting openly and secretly for their own interests. The new emperor was young, and all these made him worried.
Originally, he thought that there shouldn't be any major problems with the new emperor ascending the throne with the assistance of court ministers.
However, Prince Duan was falsely accused of treason, which made him feel heavy-hearted.
Since Prince Duan returned to his fiefdom, he has never transgressed the rules in his actions and would never betray Daqi or the royal family.
But the Queen Mother had already announced to the world that not only was Prince Duan's entire family wiped out, but his good reputation was also gone.
Ling Chan came behind Xiao Jin, "Xiao Jin."
Xiao Jin turned around, "Chan'er."
Ling Chan got straight to the point, "Xiao Jin, if you want to go back to Beijing, then go back."
Xiao Jin said in a deep voice, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "Chan'er, I'm just worried that the current situation in the court is beyond the control of those ministers."
Ling Chan knew what he meant. He believed that the former Concubine Rou, now Empress Dowager Zuo, was all-powerful and had great influence in the court, making the ministers wary and compromising.
She was silent for a moment, and finally sighed and said, "Xiao Jin, let's go back to Beijing."
Xiao Jin looked at her reluctantly. If they returned to Beijing, he and she...
But now that Daqi is in trouble, it is not the time to talk about love.
Xiao Jin was also silent for a long time, "Okay, I will return to Beijing as soon as possible."
Seeing his decision, Ling Chan showed a satisfied smile. She knew that he would definitely return to Beijing. He was not the kind of person who would disregard the greater good.
Xiao Jin grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.
This was the first time he and her hugged each other, but it was for the sake of separation.
"I..." Xiao Jin wanted to say, wait for him, but he himself didn't know what would happen after this trip.
"Chan'er, you have to be well." After saying that, he let go of her, "I'll go get ready now."
Ling Chan watched him leave. He went to Liu Hong's yard, probably to say goodbye to Liu Hong.
Sitting quietly in front of the window, looking at the sky outside, the sky is covered with dark clouds, and it seems that it will rain at any time.
At this time, Xiao Jin had already left. Ling Chan prayed secretly, hoping that this rain could help him wash away the dirt inside and outside the court, and restore a bright and clear world to Daqi and the people.
"Miss." Hongdou came in with tea.
Ling Chan was wearing simple clothes, and her eyes revealed determination. "Hongdou, you spread the message to the martial arts world."
Her voice was clear, powerful, and commanding, "Be on high alert. Strengthen patrols at your base. Report any disturbances to the court immediately."
"Also, order the sisters of Qingyi Tower in all locations to remain vigilant at all times and report any news immediately."
Hongdou heard this and her face became serious, "Yes, Miss."
Ling Chan called Gong Lan and Gong Yu in again, "You are to take the fifty sisters to the capital immediately. Keep an eye on the news from the Rui Palace and monitor any unusual movements in the court. Report daily."
Gong Lan and Gong Yu took the order and left...
Ling Chan clenched her hands, and the room was filled with a tense atmosphere.
In a blink of an eye, Xiao Jin, Gong Lan and Gong Yu had been away from the border for nearly three months, and it was already late autumn at the border.
However, no news came back from the capital, and Liu Hong never received any more letters from his colleagues.
Ling Chan couldn't help but worry. Xiao Jin was a gentleman who disdained conspiracies and tricks, and could easily be taken advantage of.
She was worried that something had happened to him...
Just when Ling Chan was feeling more and more uneasy, Gong Lan's letter arrived.
Ling Chan anxiously tore open the envelope and took out the letter inside.
The contents of the letter shocked her and made her furious.
Zuo Dongrou!!! This is too much.
Ling Chan slammed the letter on the table, startling Hongdou.
Hongdou leaned over and picked up the letter, "Miss, what exactly does Empress Dowager Zuo want to do?"
Her eyes were filled with shock. Empress Dowager Zuo actually imprisoned Prince Rui in the palace and forced him to be with her...?
"She's several years older than King Rui... How could she be so shameless?"
"Miss, what should I do?"
Ling Chan was also very depressed. If Xiao Jin returned to Beijing and married a noble lady, she could still accept it.
But now Zuo Dongrou...absolutely not!
Thinking about Xiao Jin abandoning his important affairs in the capital and coming to the border for me... and now...
She felt distressed and a little sad.
Ling Chan suddenly looked up, "Hongdou, let's go back to Beijing."
Anko stood up, "I'll go get ready."
Liu Hong and Liu Huaiyu learned that she was going back to Beijing, so they came together to see her off.
"My Lord, I'm leaving the capital in your hands." Liu Hong suddenly knelt before Ling Chan. "The Zuo family's evil ambitions have been exposed. Please speak up for the people and restore Prince Duan's reputation to set the record straight."
The soldiers rushed to see them off, and when they saw this scene, they all knelt down.
They guard the border for the sake of the people of Daqi.
If the Zuo family causes chaos, the people will be the ones who will suffer in the end.
"Don't worry, everyone." Ling Chan only said this.
No other promises are needed, everyone knows that her four-word promise is very heavy.
Ling Chan didn't bring anyone else, only Hongdou.
The two men rode away on horseback, leaving behind a signal for contact from Qingyi Tower along the way.
The next day, they received the letter.
"Fuck." Ling Chan couldn't help but swear when she saw the content of the letter.
"What's wrong, Miss?" Hongdou asked puzzledly.
"Zuo Dongrou intends to kill Prince Cheng's family."
Anko was also shocked, "What?!"
They just killed Prince Duan's entire family, and now they want to kill Prince Cheng?
"She is planning to kill all the uncles who threaten the emperor's position."
"This is her purpose." Ling Chan sighed.
Xiao Ze is only ten years old. If his uncles really have the intention of rebellion, his throne will be in jeopardy.
However, Xiao Heng's brothers are all honest people.
This time, Prince Cheng Xiao Ping recruited private soldiers, probably because of Prince Duan's death, which made him prepare for a rainy day.
Unexpectedly, this became evidence of his intention to rebel.
Zuo Dongrou has already sent people to Xiao Ping's fiefdom.
"Miss, King Cheng's fiefdom is still seven or eight days away from us..."
The letter said that the Queen Mother's men had already set off, so now... the people in Prince Cheng's Mansion might not be able to be saved.
Ling Chan thought of the kindness that Princess Anhe Xiao Wan had shown her when they were studying together in the palace. "Let's change to a silver carriage."
She took out the silver carriage, and the two of them got in it...
"That horse..."
Ling Chan moved her mind and put the horses into the space.
She had never brought a living creature into the space before, but when she tried it, it actually worked.
Yin Jia: "Oh, Hongdou, you're okay."
Hongdou responded to it, "Yes, Yinjia, nice to see you again, how have you been recently?"
Yin Jia complained, "Of course it's not good. There's no one to talk to me in the equipment warehouse."
Ling Chan was helpless, "Let's go."
The silver car started up, and its speed increased to the maximum, rushing out like a rocket.
Hongdou was caught off guard and fell backwards.
Fortunately, Ling Chan grabbed her in time.
With the Silver Car, the speed is a qualitative improvement.
The journey that originally took seven or eight days now only takes half a day.
It was already midnight when the two arrived at Kaiping Prefecture, the fiefdom of King Cheng Xiao Ping.
It is a dark and windy night, the perfect time to commit murder and arson.
The two stopped outside the city. Ling Chan took back the silver chariot and took out the flying backpack.
They put on their flying backpacks and flew directly over the city wall.
As soon as she entered the city, Ling Chan knew where the City Prince's Mansion was without even having to look around.
Because there... there were flames shooting up into the sky and loud noises.
I felt bad, maybe I was too late.
The two of them flew over quickly and saw many soldiers fighting in the City Prince's Palace from above.
There were palace soldiers and newly recruited soldiers in the City Prince's Palace, but they were no match for the imperial guards.
Ling Chan handed Hongdou a rifle and said, "You are here, be careful."
Anko took it, "Don't worry, miss."
Leaving Hongdou behind, Ling Chan rushed to the back. There were palace soldiers blocking the way ahead, and the masters of Prince Cheng's Mansion were all in the backyard.
Ling Chan saw Anhe County Master Xiao Wan being pulled away.
She fell...
When King Cheng Xiao Ping saw her, he subconsciously stopped in front of his family and said, "Hurry up and leave."
Xiao Wan looked over in panic, "Princess Wanyue?"
Ling Chan smiled at her. Xiao Wan had grown two years older and taller, but her face hadn't changed.
"County Lady Anhe."
"Princess Wanyue." Xiao Wan ignored Xiao Ping's attempts to stop her and came to Ling Chan's side. "Why are you here? Are you here to save us?"
They were in Kaiping Prefecture and could not enter the capital without the emperor's summons. However, after Xiao Heng passed away, they went to the palace to pay their respects, but returned to Kaiping Prefecture before the New Year.
When they were in the capital, they were under the surveillance of Empress Dowager Zuo the entire time and had no way of contacting other people.
However, this does not mean that they are unaware of Ling Chan's deeds.
So when Xiao Wan saw Ling Chan at this moment, it was like she had seen a savior.
Ling Chan nodded, "Yes, I am here to save you."
Xiao Wan was delighted, "That's great, with Sister Wanyue, we'll be fine."
At this time, some soldiers from the front yard rushed over. Ling Chan protected Xiao Wan behind him and shot at the newcomers with a rifle.
The person coming was within her shooting range and couldn't take a single step forward.
Soon, the door was filled with corpses.
Seeing this, Xiao Ping finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Ling Chan and Hong Dou fired together from the front and back, and soon killed all the imperial guards who broke into Prince Cheng's mansion.
Prince Cheng arranged for the palace guards and soldiers to clean up the bodies, while he took Ling Chan to his study.
"Thank you, Princess, for saving my life." Xiao Ping first bowed to express his gratitude.
"I heard that the princess went to the border. Did she come from the border specifically this time?"
Ling Chan told the truth, "This princess was preparing to return to the capital, but she learned on the way that Prince Cheng's mansion was in trouble, so she came here specially."
Xiao Ping understood, "My princess, your kindness is great, and I will never forget it."
"Princess, please take a seat."
Ling Chan didn't bother to be polite with him and sat directly in the host seat.
"Prince Cheng, do you know what's going on in the palace?"
Xiao Ping sighed, "I don't know."
"To be honest, after leaving the capital before the New Year, I have been completely unaware of the situation in the capital."
"This prince never wanted to get involved in the court struggles, but the tragedy of Prince Duan's family, this prince really doesn't want it to happen again in Prince Cheng's mansion."
Ling Chan understood his thoughts, "However, your recruitment of soldiers has become a handle for the Queen Mother to frame you for hoarding troops and plotting rebellion."
Xiao Ping sighed, "It seems that I will not be able to escape the same fate as Brother Duan."
He looked up and asked, "Hey, Princess, what are you doing back in Beijing?"
Ling Chan told him about Xiao Jin.
Xiao Ping couldn't help but shake his head, "Is Empress Dowager Zuo like this?"
"Didn't Brother Rui hurt his face at the border?" He didn't know that Xiao Jin's injury had healed.
"Prince Cheng, you can't stay here for too long. Will you come with us to the capital, or stay in Kaiping Prefecture?"
Xiao Ping pondered for a moment, "I'd better stay in Kaiping Prefecture."
"Zuo Lun, relying on his status as the emperor's uncle, has demanded that taxes be raised across the country, exploiting the people's wealth. The Kaiping prefect questioned this prince, and I refused."
"No matter what, this prince will stand with the people of Kaiping Prefecture."
"As for the affairs of the capital, there are Prince Laurie and the princess."
Since that was the case, Ling Chan did not force it. "Okay, Prince Cheng is so considerate of the people of Kaiping Prefecture. Ling Chan admires you."
"Ling Chan will ask the nearby martial artists to come and support and protect the prince's safety."
"Thank you, Princess."
Ling Chan and Hong Dou drove their silver carriage at full speed back to the capital.
Ever since she learned that Xiao Jin was imprisoned by Empress Dowager Zuo, she has been anxious.
Ling Chan already had an idea of what she would encounter when she set out on the journey back to Beijing without hesitation this time.
But she still decided to come back. She didn't want to let Xiao Jin down, and she also felt an invisible pressure.
As they were about to reach the capital, Ling Chan took a deep breath and prepared herself to face any difficulties.
When they arrived at the outskirts of Beijing, they changed to horses and resolutely came to the city gate.
"Who is coming?"
The guards in the capital were unexpectedly strict, and there were very few people coming and going at the city gates.
Every citizen needs to be thoroughly examined.
Ling Chan and Hong Dou came on horseback, but were stopped immediately.
Since Ling Chan is back, she is back in a legitimate way.
A sign of the Marquis of Zhenbei was thrust directly in front of the soldiers guarding the city. "This Marquis is returning to the capital. Please get out of the way immediately."
When the soldiers guarding the city saw the sign of Marquis Zhenbei, they were surprised at first, but then they showed an embarrassed expression.
"My lord, the Queen Mother has ordered that you return to the capital and immediately go to the palace to see her." The eyes of the soldiers guarding the city were full of hope.
Ling Chan sneered, "Okay, then I will enter the palace immediately."
The soldiers guarding the city whispered worriedly, "My Lord, in the palace..."
Ling Chan waved her hand, "No need to say more, I know everything."
Along the way, they received letters from Gong Lan and Gong Yu one after another. They tried to enter the palace to find Xiao Jin, but all the palace guards now obeyed the orders of the Queen Mother, and many people were deployed outside the palace where Xiao Jin was imprisoned.
They didn't dare to alert the enemy and could only lurk nearby.
Ling Chan, wearing plain clothes from the border area, entered the palace with Hongdou.
There were hundreds of guards behind them, each of them touching the sword at their side and staring at them nervously.
Ling Chan looked straight ahead and ignored these people.
Hongdou, on the other hand, looked around and muttered quietly, "Miss, why are they so nervous?"
"We are here to see the emperor, not to assassinate him..."
Ling Chan chuckled helplessly. They came to see the emperor, but they couldn't stop others from being afraid of them.
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