Chapter 506 Good News
After returning to Tongxin Palace, Concubine Xian asked the palace maid to take Ji Chong around, while she took Chu Pan'er into the bedroom.
"Pan'er, how does Ji Chong treat you?" asked Concubine Xian.
Her daughter did not like this son-in-law. Concubine Xian was afraid that her daughter would feel resentful and quarrel with Ji Chong after she married him. She was even worried that Chu Pan'er would not let Ji Chong enter her room.
She is a princess, and if she really wants to make trouble, no one in the Ji family can do anything to her.
Chu Pan'er pursed her lips shyly when she heard this, and whispered, "Very good."
She thought she would hate Ji Chong and would not want him to touch her body, but she was too naive to withstand Ji Chong's teasing. For the first time, life between husband and wife was like opening a new door for Chu Pan'er.
Even though she was still not satisfied with this marriage, she was still somewhat satisfied with Ji Chong as a person.
Seeing her daughter's shy appearance, Concubine Xian knew what she was talking about and instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Now that you and Ji Chong are married, you should live a good life. The princess's mansion has been arranged for you and you can move in at any time. When the time comes, you two will have no problems living together. Find him a position after a while. With the support of your fifth brother and your uncle, he will be able to climb up step by step."
"I understand, mother."
As Chu Paner spoke, a sinister look flashed across her dark eyes.
She could have married Chen Chi, a darling of heaven, but now she can only marry Ji Chong, a dandy boy. So many people are waiting to laugh at her. No matter how gentle Ji Chong is to her, it cannot change the fact that he is useless.
But this kind of days won't last long.
When the fifth brother becomes the crown prince and later the emperor, she will be the most honorable princess in Wei...
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General Shen was defeated and injured, and Emperor Chengde was worried all the time.
Although the fall of Changcheng did not put the Wei Dynasty into danger, the territory belonging to the Wei Dynasty actually fell into the hands of other countries. This situation was undoubtedly like cutting into Emperor Chengde's flesh.
In the imperial study, Emperor Chengde put down his pen, pinched his eyebrows, and his handsome face was full of fatigue.
Hu Qian walked over to him with a tray and said worriedly, "Your Majesty, you haven't slept well for two consecutive days. Have a cup of ginseng tea and take a rest."
Emperor Chengde waved his hand at him, signaling him to put it down.
"Any reports of the battle?"
Hu Qian put down the ginseng tea and shook his head, "To reply to the emperor, not yet."
Emperor Chengde frowned, looking solemn.
Hu Qian said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for saying so much, but this is good news even though there is no news."
At least General Shen managed to hold on to Changcheng until the imperial reinforcements arrived.
The response he received was silence in the room.
Hu Qian pursed his lips, said no more, and stood aside to grind for Emperor Cheng De.
Suddenly, Xiao Liangzi's excited voice came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty... Good news from Changcheng!"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chengde suddenly looked up, stood up from his chair, and walked out with big strides.
Hu Qian was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed happily.
As soon as Xiao Liangzi entered the imperial study, he saw Emperor Chengde striding towards him. His majestic and domineering face was filled with a hint of nervousness and suppressed joy: "Is it really good news?" he asked in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, this express document, sent over eight hundred miles, is indeed good news." Xiao Liangzi knelt down, raised his hands high, and presented the letter in his hands to Emperor Chengde.
Emperor Chengde couldn't wait to take the letter and open it.
The letter was not thick, but the two thin sheets of paper contained detailed information about their victory which had dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Jin army.
"Okay, okay, okay!"
Emperor Chengde excitedly said three "good" words in a row.
Seeing that Emperor Chengde was in a good mood, Hu Qian smiled and asked, "Your Majesty, is this a letter from General Shen?"
"That's right." Emperor Chengde said with a smile, holding the letter and returning to the desk: "Hu Qian, grind it. I will reward you well."
"Yes." Hu Qian ran over and said as he was grinding, "General Shen is truly a talented general. He was able to defeat the enemy bravely despite being seriously injured. This is truly admirable."
"The letter was written by Chen Xiong, but it's not his achievement." Emperor Chengde said with a smile, "Three days ago, the Jin army learned that Chen Xiong was seriously injured. Without anyone to lead the army, the people of Changcheng were in a panic. The marshal of the Jin army took the opportunity to lead 20,000 soldiers to attack. When they saw that the city gate was about to be broken, a team of 1,000 people suddenly rushed out from the rear. They were unstoppable and decisive. They also caught the Jin army off guard. Although there were only 1,000 people, each of them could fight 10 to 1. The deputy general of Changcheng thought that the court reinforcements had arrived, and his morale was greatly boosted, so he opened the gate to meet the enemy. Under the pincer attack, our 5,000 people defeated the 20,000 soldiers of the Jin army. That night, the team that suddenly surrendered, led by Fu Ling, burned the Jin army's granary."
It is a big taboo to fight a war without food.
The 80,000 Jin troops did not dare to act rashly when their food supplies were burned.
This move also provided some buffer time for the reinforcements sent by the court.
Hu Qian's mood fluctuated and he became very nervous. Finally, he let out a fierce breath: "The emperor is blessed by divine power, and the soldiers fought bravely. Long live the emperor!"
As he said this, Hu Qian knelt down, kowtowed and shouted.
"Stand up." Emperor Chengde said happily, "Fu Ling is a talented general. I will reward him well."
Morning next day.
The gloom of the past few days finally dissipated because of the good news from Changcheng, and everyone smiled with joy.
Fu Ling was appointed as a colonel, and the imperial edict was sent to Changcheng urgently over a distance of 800 miles.
A gambling house that attracts wealth.
Lu Xiang was sitting under a tree in the backyard, holding the information given to her by Huo Yi.
Chu Jinyan left Sheng Xian behind and took Zong Li away.
As for the intelligence information concerning Zhaocai Casino, Huo Yi is now in charge.
This fellow had been suddenly entrusted with an important task and had not slept well for several nights. Now he was sitting opposite Lu Xiang with dark circles under his eyes and a pale face, and anyone who didn't know would think that he had been cruelly tortured.
"Is there no news from His Highness?" After reading it, Lu Xiang looked up and asked Huo Yi.
Huo Yi was just about to fall asleep, but when he heard Lu Xiang's voice, he woke up with a start. After a moment's pause, he said, "I haven't received it yet."
A hint of sadness flashed across Lu Xiang's brows, and then he revealed a bitter smile.
Chu Jinyan had only been gone for a few days, and even if he rode at full speed, he would have just reached Yangning City. The matter was of great importance, so he probably didn't have enough time to write to her.
"The emperor must be very pleased with the victory report from Changcheng. The decree of reward has been sent out. The 1,000 troops that Fu Ling brought are the secret guards trained by His Highness. When the day of triumph comes, not only Fu Ling, but everyone will be rewarded. By then, His Highness's secret forces will gradually emerge in the light."
There is nothing that makes it easier to consolidate one's position than holding military power.
But Chu Jinyan’s trump cards may not be limited to these.
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