Chapter 301: War breaks out again, Zhao Houjing is completely disappointed with Sun Tu
Fan Yong thought about Long Lingguo's ambitions and wanted to lead the troops to the front line himself. However, this opportunity to go to the front line to collect intelligence was snatched away by Commander Zhou, so he had to stay by Her Highness's side to protect her. At this time, the Emperor would not allow anything to happen to Her Highness the Princess:
"So, Your Highness, please go to the military camp outside the city as soon as possible to take charge of the situation. General Liu and Lord Jin have already left the city overnight."
Although Zhao Lingmeng was angry, she remained rational. Her hasty departure from the city would easily arouse suspicion from all parties. Especially at this critical moment, she did not want to attract attention.
"Master Jin is in charge of the overall situation, which is enough. I originally planned to go to the farm today, so we should leave the city at that time to avoid arousing suspicion. This time I want to take Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen with me, is that okay?"
Fan Yong knew that Zhao Houyang and Yang Chengchen were studying under His Highness, so it didn't matter whether they went or not. He had also thought about this issue in advance and asked the Emperor for his opinion. The Emperor agreed with him, as long as it didn't interfere with Princess Funing's important work. "This is a small matter, and it's up to Your Highness to decide!"
Zhao Lingmeng was afraid that Master Fan didn't understand what she meant when she heard Fan Yong say this, so she explained, "I'm not asking for your opinion, Master Fan. I'm asking for the opinion of the person above me."
"I know what Your Highness means. I have asked the Emperor on Your Highness's behalf, and the Emperor said that everything is up to you." After Fan Yong finished speaking, he glanced at Zhao Lingmeng. Does that mean that he is that kind of unreliable person?
This made Zhao Lingmeng seem overly cautious, so she could only chuckle and awkwardly praise him, "Lord Fan is very thoughtful. You can go ahead and do your work! You can meet us outside the city when the time comes. As for the Arsenal, please pass on my instructions to Lord Jin to temporarily take charge of the overall situation."
When Lord Fan heard His Highness's instructions, he stood up straight. As soon as Zhao Lingmeng finished speaking, he bowed and said, "As you command!" Then he jumped out the window and left without any hesitation.
Zhao Ling dreamed that Fan Yong had left, and he was furious. He cursed softly, "These people are really courting death."
Chunqing and others beside him also echoed angrily, "They didn't even let the common people go. This is simply too much."
"Okay, hurry up and pack. We're leaving town early today. Pack a few neat sets of clothes. You don't need skirts or anything like that. We won't be needing them for now."
After listening to Zhao Lingmeng's instructions, Qiuyue suddenly remembered something serious. "Your Highness, Anding and Anyang are very close to where that person lives, just across the city. Is the young master still there?"
When Zhao Lingmeng heard Qiuyue say this, she was indeed panicked for a moment, but she thought about the people she had placed next to Zhao Houjing, who should be able to protect him and bring him back safely if he didn't do anything stupid.
But she was still worried. "Chunshui, tell Dongmian immediately to take Zhao Houjing back."
Although Zhao Lingmeng gave these instructions, she knew that this time, she really had to rely on the cleverness of Zhao Houjing and the others, as well as the blessing of heaven. By the time news from their side could reach them, it would take at least a month. Since they were so close to the battlefield, if something unexpected happened, she would be unable to help.
This would make Zhao Lingmeng worried about Zhao Houjing, who was already on his way back with Dongmian and Huaiqing. On the second day after New Year's Eve, he was outside Sun Tu's study and heard that Anding and Anyang were massacred.
Sun Tu was discussing with his subordinates in the study at the time, arranging for his current wife and Zhou to take the children back to their hometown first! The subordinates still asked Sun Tu worriedly what to do.
Zhao Houjing heard his good father say, "Don't worry, Jing'er is here. He is now the son of Princess Funing. As long as I keep him, no matter whether the city ahead is broken or not, it will be fine."
Zhao Houjing once again refreshed his understanding of this man. He was his biological son. Although this visit cost him a little money, he had given him a lot in the past. Now he really understood that others had never cared about him from beginning to end. He, Zhao Houjing, had never been in Sun Tu's eyes. Zhao Houjing was immediately trembling with anger.
When Dongmian saw that something was wrong with the eldest young master, he immediately covered Zhao Houjing's mouth and carried him back to the courtyard where they lived.
When Zhao Houjing came to his senses, he bowed to Dong Mian in gratitude.
Dongmian immediately dodged, "Master, there's no need to do this. This is what a servant should do." Dongmian thought to herself that after this experience, Master should have completely given up. Then their study tour would not be in vain.
Dongmian wasn't worried about them not being able to leave. She felt that His Highness must have secretly arranged for someone to protect them. Furthermore, since the news hadn't spread yet, it looked like they would have to leave early.
Huai Qing, who had been silent the whole time, also spoke up and advised, "Young Master, we should leave early! Otherwise, if we really stumble, it will be bad to stay here. His Highness often says that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall."
Zhao Houjing also wanted to leave, mainly because they couldn't just walk away! "I know what you two mean, but we don't have any food now, and how can we leave without a horse?"
Dong Mian and Huai Qing had no other choice. When they set out from the princess's mansion, His Highness had instructed them not to take any valuable accessories, let alone silver.
So Zhao Houjing, Dongmian, and Huaiqing walked around the house. Finally, Zhao Houjing decided to give it another try. "Dongmian, you pack up all our valuables. Take my writing brush, inkstone, and books to the restaurant on the street and wait for us. I will take Huaiqing to ask the man for money.
Go out secretly and don't get caught. Don't bring any clothes or anything else, we can buy them later."
When Dong Mian heard Zhao Houjing's order, she immediately responded: "Yes, young master!"
It wasn't that Dongmian wasn't worried about the young master's safety, but he had Huai Qing by his side! Huai Qing's skills were also quite good. Furthermore, the young master had been studying at the Imperial Academy for all those years, and he had seen all sorts of intrigues. If he got serious, Sun Tu would be no match for him.
Seeing Dongmian had gone to clean up immediately, Zhao Houjing sat down and poured himself a cup of tea. He wanted to wait until Dongmian left before going to look for his good father, otherwise it would be troublesome if Dongmian was trapped in the yard.
"Dad, I never thought that there would be a time when we would have to compete with each other! I am indeed your child. If we really were to fall out, I would actually feel a little relieved."
Zhao Houjing finished muttering, poured another cup of tea and sprinkled it on the ground with his own hands, adding, "For the last time, as your son, I wish you good luck!"
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