Chapter 460: Yan Jing Becomes the Chief Minister
In the palace, Emperor Yongping also heard these rumors.
Although he didn't know what exactly happened back then, he actually knew that what happened in this mansion was not much different from the struggles in the palace.
Therefore, these rumors may not be untrue.
"Eunuch Lan, how credible do you think this rumor is?"
Emperor Yongping looked at Eunuch Lan who was guarding nearby and asked casually.
In fact, he did not expect Eunuch Lan to answer anything. After all, Eunuch Lan followed the ancestral precepts set by Emperor Taizu more strictly than he, a descendant of Emperor Taizu.
“There’s no smoke without fire!”
"For some things, I think it's better to believe it than not to believe it!"
Emperor Yongping thought he wouldn't hear Eunuch Lan's response, but unexpectedly, he did. Although this wasn't much of an answer, at least Eunuch Lan wasn't as clueless as before.
In fact, Eunuch Lan was also forced into a corner by Emperor Yongping.
During this period, the question Emperor Yongping asked most often was whether Yan Jing had been found.
Eunuch Lan has sent many people to look for Yan Jing's whereabouts, but there is no news at all.
Whenever Emperor Yongping asked about something, as long as Eunuch Lan said he didn't know, or brought up the ancestral precepts, Emperor Yongping would then talk about Yan Jing.
But Eunuch Lan really can't do anything.
He is a human, not a god.
"Eunuch Lan, is there still no news about Yan Jing?"
have to!
Even after answering Emperor Yongping's questions, Emperor Yongping still asked about Yan Jing.
Eunuch Lan shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, Master Yan has not been found yet. However, the Northern Barbarians have been defeated, so Master Yan should be back soon!"
"yes!"
"I hope Yuan Shu can come back soon. I really miss him!"
Emperor Yongping really regretted it at this moment.
Why did he become so blinded by greed in the first place?
Among all the civil and military officials in the court, only Yan Jing truly cared about him. But he actually didn't realize this and hurt the heart of this important official who spoke out for justice in vain.
Thinking of his own mistakes, Emperor Yongping missed Yan Jing even more.
And where is Yan Jing now?
Yan Jing, who was impulsive and wanted to fight for the Tang Dynasty that day, did not reach the border of Longxi Prefecture and did not encounter the northern barbarians. Not long after he entered the territory of Longxi Prefecture, he met a group of people, and then he was kidnapped.
Afterwards, Yan Jing was taken by this group of people, traveling day and night, leaving the territory of the Tang Dynasty, heading west, and finally reaching a mountain stronghold.
The name of the stronghold is Kunlun, and its owner is a beautiful woman with lingering charm.
Yan Jing was tied up and taken to Kunlun Village, becoming the chieftain's concubine.
Even though Yan Jing solemnly declared that he was married and had a wife and children at home, it was of no use. He was still taken away by the people of Kunlun Village, married in the hall with the leader of Kunlun Village, and was sent to the bridal chamber.
There is no escape from the wedding night.
You said you don't want to?
It’s okay, there’s medicine!
So, by the time daybreak came, Yan Jing had become the true heir apparent of the Kunlun stronghold leader.
Up to now, Yan Jing has spent more than two months in Kunlun Village.
It was just late autumn in the Tang Dynasty, but in Kunlun Village, winter had already arrived and the mountains were covered with heavy snow.
Two months is enough time for Yan Jing to integrate himself into Kunlun Village.
Yan Jing also knew the details of Kunlun Village clearly.
Strictly speaking, the people living in this mountain stronghold are all remnants of the previous dynasty.
However, the people of Kunlun Village had long given up the idea of overthrowing the Tang Dynasty. However, they also had no intention of submitting to the Tang Dynasty.
Their ancestors all died in the war with the Tang Dynasty.
There is no hope for revenge.
But they were unwilling to submit to the rule of the descendants of their enemies.
So, this group of people built a village and lived in these mountains. On weekdays, they farmed and hunted, and occasionally went down the mountain to rob the rich and give to the poor. Of course, the poor only helped themselves.
However, although they rob the rich to help the poor, the people of Kunlun Village will not kill easily.
After all, they are just looking for money.
Most of the bandits with different banners that roamed around Longxi Prefecture and the Northern Barbarian Land were people in disguise from Kunlun Village.
"Husband, I'm pregnant!"
After another heavy snowfall, Du Yunyi, the leader of Kunlun Village, came to Yan Jing with a happy look on his face.
“……?!”
Yan Jing's eyes widened as he stared blankly at his new wife, whom he had been married to for more than two months.
He was captured and taken to the mountains to be the chief consort. Except for being drugged on the wedding night, he never had any intimate contact with his new wife.
But now, Yan Jing didn't know what to say.
"I know that my husband doesn't want to stay in the mountains, so I won't force him. Now that I'm pregnant, I'll send someone to escort him out of the mountains tomorrow!"
"From now on, you and I will be separated from each other. Please take care!"
Du Yunyi bowed to Yan Jing, turned around and left.
Yan Jing was still immersed in the shock of becoming a father again. When he came to his senses, Du Yunyi had already walked a long way away.
“…”
Yan Jing raised his hand and opened his mouth, wanting to call out to the other person, but when he opened his mouth, he didn't know what to say.
It was naturally impossible for him to stay in Kunlun Village.
But the people of Kunlun Village are all remnants of the previous dynasty. They would rather die than live in the territory ruled by the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
This is an unsolvable situation.
In the end, Yan Jing said nothing.
That night, Kunlun Village slaughtered chickens and sheep and celebrated the birth of their leader with great fanfare.
As for Yan Jing, well, he's just a tool.
Now, this tool has no use anymore and has naturally been thrown aside.
Looking at the lively scene in front of him and recalling the paradise-like lifestyle of Kunlun Village, Yan Jing suddenly felt a little intoxicated. Such a life might not be a bad thing.
But if he stayed here, what would happen to his wife and children? What would happen to his family and the people he cared about?
Adults, not children.
Children don’t need to make choices, but adults must make choices and have to make trade-offs.
That night, Yan Jing let go of his drinking capacity and drank!
Yan Jing, who had an average alcohol tolerance, was drunk in no time when facing a group of drunk men.
…
When he woke up, he found that he was no longer in Kunlun Village.
"Uncle, are you awake? Do you want something to eat?"
A familiar voice came from the side. It was Xun Sihai who had tied him up the mountain.
"Brother Sihai, am I being sent down the mountain?"
"Yes, uncle, haven't you always wanted to go down the mountain?"
Xun Sihai chuckled, "Why, you can't bear to leave our village leader?"
"Really? I'm not saying this to Old Xun. For a beauty like our village leader, you must have accumulated good karma in your previous life, and that's why you met our village leader!"
"You just don't appreciate your blessings!"
Xun Sihai's face was full of complaints.
Yan Jing remained silent.
Perhaps, he is indeed a little ungrateful!
(End of this chapter)
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