Chapter 503 Deliberately causing trouble
Did they hear it right?
The Emperor actually let the Second Prince, the Third Prince and the Fifth Prince go together?
What does it mean?
Did he tell them that the crown prince would be chosen from among these three people?
The members of Liu's party secretly looked at Liu Xiang, waiting for his instructions.
The officials belonging to Chu Jinyan's party did not dare to act openly, so they looked at him anxiously and quietly, "Eighth Prince, come on, if not now, when?"
Just as everyone was stunned, Emperor Chengde said again: "Second brother, third brother, fifth brother, listen to me carefully. This time when you go to Changcheng, you are only going to listen, watch and learn. You are not going to interfere in anything. Therefore, if someone wants to put the credit on you later, I will not acknowledge it. Do you understand?"
Upon hearing this, the three men all stepped out of the line, bowed, and said, "Your sons obey your command."
Prime Minister Liu looked at Emperor Chengde thoughtfully and sneered in his heart.
Is the emperor playing a balancing game?
If the Third Prince really stood in the same camp as the Eighth Prince, then even if the Eighth Prince did not go, with the Third Prince there, who can say that the final benefit would not fall on the Eighth Prince.
Sending three princes together would also help them to check and control each other.
Oh, never mind!
Anyway, the three of them cannot receive any military merit, so the impact is not that big.
Shen Xiong not only suffered a defeat, but was also seriously injured. After that, the command power fell into the hands of Yongyi Hou.
It doesn't matter that the second prince has no merit.
Marquis Yongyi is the second prince's in-laws. With him around, the second prince will be able to establish his prestige in the army first.
With the support of the soldiers on the border, he was one step closer to the throne.
As for the third prince and the fifth prince, even if they could not take action, once they arrived in Changcheng, they would not get any good results in the territory of Marquis Yongyi.
Thinking of this, Prime Minister Liu and the Second Prince looked at each other, and ambition surged in their dark eyes.
By the time the court was dismissed, it was already pitch dark outside.
Chu Qingyun walked beside the fifth prince Chu Shian and asked, "Fifth brother, are you going back home or are you going to the Ji family?"
Chu Shian glanced at Chu Qingyun and asked, "Where is the Third Brother going again?"
Chu Qingyun put his hands behind his back and said nonchalantly, "Of course I'm going back home. I don't know when I will return to Beijing. I have to comfort my beloved concubine. After all, Chu Pan'er is not my mother's daughter. It doesn't matter whether I go or not."
What he meant was that even if you two were not born of the same mother, Concubine Xian was your adoptive mother, and her biological daughter is getting married. If you, as her brother, don't attend the wedding, it would be discouraging Concubine Xian.
Chu Shian listened to Chu Qingyun's ill-intentioned words, his face stern, and he said in a deep voice: "Third brother is also Pan'er's brother. You are not worried about angering mother, so why should I worry? Besides, the border war is urgent. In the face of national hatred, these are trivial matters."
"Haha." Chu Qingyun sneered: "Xianpin didn't give birth to me or raise me, and I don't rely on her. Whether she is angry or not has no effect on me. But you..."
He patted Chu Shian on the shoulder, gave him a look that said you understand, then swung his arms and strode away.
Chu Shian was left looking at his back and gritting his teeth.
This guy came here deliberately to cause trouble for him.
The emperor has already ordered them to prepare to set off immediately. Song Yan and Wu Wei must have selected capable soldiers overnight, and they must set off at noon tomorrow at the latest. It will be difficult to catch up with Marquis Yongyi if they are later. If he goes to Ji's mansion at this time, the emperor will find out that he is ignoring national affairs and will be dissatisfied.
But if he didn't go to the Ji Mansion, none of the princes would attend Chu Pan'er's wedding. Even if they knew the reason, they would probably feel a little resentful towards him.
Chu Shian frowned fiercely, and finally returned to his house.
Although my mother had complaints, they were not as serious as my father's.
After some time, she will naturally figure it out.
the next day.
At the main entrance of the palace, three princes in armor sat on brown horses, and behind them were two thousand carefully selected elite soldiers.
In the sunlight, everyone's armor reflected a cold glow.
The wind whistled, making the flags flutter in the wind, bringing with it an unstoppable force.
The horn sounded, and the soldiers held their swords and spears, making clanging sounds. With the neighing of horses, everyone slowly walked towards the city gate.
The people stood on both sides and watched them leave.
This battle not only concerns the life and death of the people of Changcheng, but also their survival.
At this time, outside the capital, a carriage was speeding on a small road, kicking up a cloud of dust. The sky was high and far away, so clear that it seemed to cleanse people's hearts.
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a pavilion, the curtain opened, and Lu Xiang jumped out of the carriage holding up her skirt.
When she looked up, she saw Chu Jinyan sitting in the pavilion.
He wore a robe embroidered with dark totems and an ink-black serpentine edge. His long black hair spread out behind him like a black river. His eyes were as clear and cold as the melted water from snowy mountains. Just sitting there casually, he gave off a sense of grandeur and majesty. He was so graceful and handsome that it was breathtaking.
Lu Xiang stepped into the pavilion: "Why are you leaving so quickly?"
Chu Jinyan looked at her, his sharp black eyes instantly turned into a light tenderness: "As early as when the Western Jin Dynasty attacked Qixia Pass, the 1,000 secret guards I trained privately had already set out from Yangning City, three days earlier than Yongyi Hou, but there were some problems with food and weapons, so I had to go to Yangning City in person. I didn't expect that Shen Xiong would be defeated, and Yongyi Hou would definitely take over the power in Changcheng. Although my father did not allow the princes to have any military merits, with Yongyi Hou around, Chu Chengli would be easier to win over the people. I can't give him this opportunity. I'll take this opportunity to meet General Shen."
Hearing this, Lu Xiang looked at him with concern:
"Are you sure, Your Highness?"
Chu Jinyan smiled faintly, looking at Lu Xiang with eyes that seemed to be filled with sunshine: "I dare not say that I am 100% sure, but I will not act blindly. After this battle, I will ask my father to marry you as my concubine. With this belief, I cannot lose."
What do you mean wait until you become the crown prince before marrying Lu Xiang?
He can't wait any longer.
Lu Xiang was stunned, and suddenly felt a little amused and helpless.
The sadness of parting disappeared in an instant.
Then, she suddenly thought of something and looked at Chu Jinyan seriously. Wan'er smiled and said, "Okay, Your Highness, please take care of yourself. I'll wait for you in the capital."
After hearing this, Chu Jinyan's eyes suddenly lit up: "With your words, I will crawl back even if I have to."
Lu Xiang: "Don't crawl back."
She glared and gritted her teeth.
However, deep in those dark eyes was a worry that could not be dispelled.
Chu Jinyan chuckled, her eyes gentle: "Okay, I will come back to marry you in one piece, I'm leaving now."
Lu Xiang nodded: "Yes."
Chu Jinyan stared at Lu Xiang, then suddenly lowered his head, gently kissed her forehead, and left quickly: "Wait for me."
After saying that, he turned and left.
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