Chapter 278 Just to Filial Piety
Shangguan Jin is still a little confused.
She clearly sent all these people into the tunnel yesterday.
Who could have known that these people would all return after just one night?
Old Madam Shen, Shen Qingyue, Shen Qingyu, Shen Qingjun, Shen Qingming, Shen Qingrui, the Seventh Prince, Aunt Xin, and the siblings Lian Qianli and Hua Wanli...
Oh, and there's also Grandpa Hu and Little Grandpa Hu...
"Is the outside blocked? Or is there some other reason?" Shangguan Jin asked, pulling Shen Qingyue, who had just climbed out of the tunnel.
She's genuinely worried now.
They went out and came back; could it be that their escape route was blocked?
"Mother, don't worry, it wasn't blocked."
"It was Marquis Changsheng who sent us back, saying we could just wait for news at the manor," Shen Qingyue quickly said.
Shangguan Jin...
Marquis Changsheng? How did he end up meeting with these people?
"What exactly happened? Tell Mother quickly," Shangguan Jin urged.
Shen Qingyue took a couple of breaths before explaining what had happened.
Escorted by Lian Qianli and Hua Wanli, a group of people, old and young, finally emerged from the tunnel.
They had just come out of the tunnel entrance when they were caught by a group of people.
"Wow! Are they fleeing famine or fleeing a disaster?" Everyone was dumbfounded when the leader spoke.
Wasn't this place supposed to be secluded? Does nobody know about it?
Even more surprised were Shen Qingyue and Hua Wanli.
Because the person speaking was none other than Huangfu Ruolang, the third young master of the Changsheng Marquis's mansion.
Huangfu Ruolang was delighted as soon as he saw that it was someone from the Shen family!
My father's insistence on resting at the Shen family's estate proved to be very reasonable...
“Princess Pingning, Miss Wanli…we meet again.” Huangfu Ruolang’s eyes were practically closed with laughter.
Then, looking at the people who came out of the tunnel, Huangfu Ruolang couldn't laugh anymore.
The old were old, and the young were young; they relied solely on Lian Qianli and Hua Wanli for escort...
"Hahaha! Heroine Hua, we meet again." Upon hearing the commotion, Marquis Changsheng came over and immediately laughed when he saw Hua Wanli.
I never expected to run into Hua Wanli, the Marquis of Everlasting Victory...
Everyone was taken aback.
When did Hua Wanli become so familiar with Changsheng Hou?
Hua Wanli's face was practically frozen.
Who would have thought that she went to the North on a mission and saw an old man being chased by a group of men in black?
Seeing the old man wearing the military uniform of Dayu, she, with her chivalrous heart, could not stand idly by.
So she rushed forward and, in no time at all, shot the group of men in black to death with a few darts.
Then the old man kept pulling him aside and saying things about repaying the kindness.
Hua Wanli was speechless at the time.
Repay a debt of gratitude? Repay what debt of gratitude? Is Hua Wanli the kind of person who expects something in return for her kindness...?
Immediately afterwards, the Third Young Master Huangfu, whom she described as exceptional, arrived with his men to provide support...
Hua Wanli then realized that the person she had saved was actually the Marquis of Changsheng, who guarded the northern lands...
Marquis Changsheng was overjoyed, believing that his survival meant good fortune was on his side.
Hua Wanli was quite happy. She had saved Changsheng Hou, so in the future, when she came to the North, she wouldn't have to leave at night; she could leave using Changsheng Hou's name...
The people who came to help were also quite happy; apart from his shoulder injury, the Marquis was fine everywhere else.
The only one who was unhappy was Huangfu Ruolang...
Hua Wanli already looked down on him, and now that he can't even beat her, she'll look down on him even more...
After laughing twice, Changsheng Hou asked these people why they were going through tunnels in the middle of the night.
Shen Qingyue had also heard Shangguan Jin say that the Changsheng Marquis's family was considered one of their own, so there was no need to hide it from them.
So Shen Qingyue quickly told Marquis Changsheng about what was happening in the capital.
The more Changsheng Hou listened, the more alarmed he became.
Just as the Duke of Dingguo predicted, something really did happen in the capital...
Thankfully, I returned with my men...
"So you are now...?"
"His Majesty once gave instructions to the secret guards that if there is any change in the palace, the Seventh Prince should be sent to his fiefdom immediately, so that no matter who ascends to the throne."
"As long as the Weiyuan Army is here, no one will dare to lay a hand on the Seventh Prince," Shen Qingyue hurriedly said.
Marquis Changsheng sighed.
The imperial family is truly...
"Alright, you don't need to escort me. I'm here now, so don't worry about anything."
"Let's find a place to rest first, instead of fleeing like refugees," sighed Marquis Changsheng.
"No! We still need to get reinforcements, we need to bring the Imperial Guard camp here," Shen Qingjun said solemnly.
"Call for reinforcements? Just the few of you? Do you even know what it takes to mobilize the Imperial Guard?" Marquis Changsheng asked seriously.
“I know! We have the military tally!” Shen Qingjun said, taking out the military tally.
Marquis of Ever Victory...
The military seals that these commanders valued most were actually in the hands of this young upstart...
However, the fact that they were able to obtain the military tally indicates that the situation in the palace is already very urgent.
But what surprised him even more was that Madam Shen had only sent a few people to mobilize the Imperial Guard...
As expected of the wife of the Duke of Dingguo, she takes risky moves; she's no ordinary person!
“You are too young to be a match for those seasoned soldiers. So, I will take you there.”
"With me here, they won't dare to act rashly," said Marquis Changsheng.
The Shen siblings looked at each other.
Then Shen Qingjun suddenly handed the military tally to Marquis Changsheng.
"The old general has fought for the Great Yu all his life, and he will surely resolve this great upheaval in the capital."
General! You've worked hard!
After speaking, he solemnly bowed to Marquis Changsheng.
Marquis of Ever Victory...
He knew that if he took them with him, the general of the Imperial Guard would definitely ask a lot of questions, and someone might take advantage of the situation.
But he was different...
“Go back! Go back the way you came! Tell your mother that everything is alright.”
Just wait peacefully at home.
Do not go to the palace if anyone summons you, except us!
Remember this: anyone who dares to take someone will be executed!
Your father is watching over you!
He said he'd take you peach picking!
After speaking, Marquis Changsheng mounted his horse and led his men towards the Imperial Guard camp.
......
After listening to Shen Qingyue recount the events, Shangguan Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Marquis Changsheng was the only one who knew that Shen Huaichen was still alive! With him taking action, the matter was basically settled.
Thus, Shangguan Jin further strengthened the guards of the manor, ensuring the execution of all intruders...
After waiting for almost a whole night, the gates of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion were finally knocked on.
"Madam Shen, I am Huangfu Ruolang, here to escort the Seventh Prince to the palace!" Huangfu Ruolang's voice rang out from outside the gate.
Shangguan Jin finally breathed a sigh of relief, and she grabbed the Seventh Prince's shoulder to continue her instructions.
"Have you remembered what your aunt told you?"
"I remember! This trip to the palace is solely to fulfill my filial duty!" the Seventh Prince said, his eyes red.
At that moment, he understood that his father was definitely gone...
"Just remember that, you'll have to walk the rest of the road on your own!"
Your aunt can only watch you from behind.
Remember, take it one step at a time, don't panic!
Always remember, the Great Yu Kingdom was founded on war and governed by filial piety. When you go there this time, don't think about anything else!
"It's all for the sake of filial piety!" Shangguan Jin explained once again.
The Seventh Prince nodded and wrote down all of these words.
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