Chapter 203 A New Journey
Fang Xinyu returned, carried back on someone's back. Because he hadn't fully recovered, the Jinyiwei and the Governor's Office had brought him back on a stretcher.
When Fang Xinyu came in front of Zhao Xiaofei, he looked completely different. He had a full beard and dressed like a Miao. He also looked like someone who had experienced a lot.
Zhao Xiaofei smiled and said, "Brother Fang, I can't even recognize you with this face!"
Fang Xinyu smiled bitterly and said, "Hey! I thought my life was over! I've weathered all the storms, but ended up capsizing in a small ditch!"
"A small ditch? You fell into the Yangtze River and were rescued to Jiugong Mountain! You are lucky! How are you recovering now?" Zhao Xiaofei asked.
"Much better! I have no problem walking on my own! I don't think it will take half a year to fully recover!" Fang Xinyu said.
"Do you want to be sent back to modern times for some recuperation?" Zhao Xiaofei asked.
"No need! I know my body well, I just need to rest for a while! Even if I go back to modern times, it won't be as comfortable as here with so many people serving me!" Fang Xinyu said.
Yes! Here, as long as he returns to the mansion, there are a lot of people waiting for him. It's much better than modern society. If there is anything he needs, he can just ask Zhao Xiaofei to bring it from modern society. Why go back?
"Okay! Then I'll take you back to Chongqing? Or back to Nanjing?" Zhao Xiaofei asked.
"How is Xiangling?" Fang Xinyu asked.
"That's great! If you can't find her, she will probably jump into the river! And then she will leave a child for you to raise by yourself!" said Zhao Xiaofei.
Fang Xinyu asked anxiously, "Xiangling is pregnant? How many months?"
"What do you think? She was pregnant when you left, so you can figure it out yourself! Now her belly is so big that it's difficult for her to walk!" Zhao Xiaofei said with a smile.
"Then I'll go back to Chongqing first! I want to see the baby being born!" Fang Xinyu said anxiously.
"Okay! I'll send you back to Chongqing tomorrow! Take good care of your wife and children. After you recover from your injury, I want you to train the White Spear Soldiers well and try to control the White Spear Soldiers in our hands. Perform well in front of Qin Liangyu and let her see that you can lead the White Spear Soldiers to glory! She will not give the White Spear Soldiers to a waste. Moreover, the Jinyiwei has sent news that Qin Liangyu's health is failing. According to history, she will pass away this year or next year. I will ask the court to make her a king! As for this kingship, I think it can be left to Ma Wanchun, your father-in-law! Make a deal with him, give him the kingship, and hand over the army to me! Do you understand?" Zhao Xiaofei said.
"I understand, boss!" Fang Xinyu said.
"Now that we've finished talking about the serious business, let me ask you, what does it feel like to be the wife of a bandit leader in Jiugong Mountain? How about marrying that Xilian girl home?" Zhao Xiaofei said with a smile.
"No, no, no! Miss Xilian and I have a pure relationship between a man and a woman! Apart from being my savior, I don't have any improper thoughts about her!" Fang Xinyu waved his hands repeatedly, looking anxious.
Zhao Xiaofei laughed. He knew what Xilian looked like from the Imperial Guards, and Fang Xinyu certainly didn't have any feelings towards her. "Hahaha! Brother Fang! I was just kidding!"
"Don't make this joke! If I marry that girl, I guess my brothers below me will never be able to hold their heads up high in their lives!" Fang Xinyu said.
A letter flew at full speed to Chongqing, and landed in Qin Liangyu's hands. Ma Xiangling was nearly seven months pregnant, her belly already bulging. Qin Liangyu received the letter and felt much better after reading it. Thinking of Xiangling raising a child alone, and not knowing how many years she would have to endure as a widow, her heart ached. Knowing her great-grandson-in-law was alright, she felt relieved. She then called Qin Yiming, Ma Wanchun, and the other generals to her palace for a meeting.
When Ma Wanchun arrived at the mansion, Qin Liangyu asked, "Where's Xiangling? How is she?"
"Xiangling is in serious health and is recuperating at home. She cries all day long. As her father, I feel so sad to see this!" said Ma Wanchun.
"Okay! Call her over to me too. Fang Xinyu has been found! He is not dead! The Jinyiwei will escort him back in the next two days!" Qin Liangyu said.
Ma Wanchun was delighted when he heard the news and asked, "Really?"
"Okay! Go!" Qin Liangyu said.
Not long after, Ma Xiangling was supported by several maids and entered the mansion. When Ma Xiangling came, she had heard her father talk about Fang Xinyu's situation, and her complexion had improved a lot.
Seeing Ma Xiangling approaching, Qin Liangyu said, "Xiangling, your husband will be home soon. Rest well at home. The future training of the White-Pole Soldiers will depend on you and your wife! Do you understand?"
"Yes!" Ma Xiangling replied.
"Yiming, has there been any big movement in Chengdu recently?" Qin Liangyu turned and asked Qin Yiming.
"To answer the general's question, Zhang Xianzhong can be said to have built Chengdu into a strong city! The city walls are high and the supplies are sufficient! It will be quite difficult for us to take Chengdu this time, and I'm afraid a lot of people will die!" Qin Yiming said.
"We must take Chengdu no matter how many people die, not only for the Ming Dynasty, but also for the Qin and Ma families! Go down and tell the soldiers that whoever enters Chengdu first will be rewarded with 100 taels of gold and promoted three levels! He will also be given a mansion! Whoever captures Zhang Xianzhong and Li Dingguo alive will be granted a title by me!" Qin Liangyu said.
"Yes!" Qin Yiming said.
"We have been resting for half a year, it's time to move! The entire army will advance thirty miles and approach Chengdu. Wait for Fang Xinyu to come back and let him command the white-pole soldiers! We are going to have a final decisive battle with the thief Zhang!" Qin Liangyu said.
Yes! Everyone answered. Qin Yiming felt a little unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.
After half a month of bumpy ride on the boat, Fang Xinyu finally returned to Chongqing. Zhao Xiaofei also sent his two concubines to Chongqing.
This short separation was like a new marriage, so of course Ma Xiangling spent every day with Fang Xinyu. Except for the two times Qin Liangyu summoned her, she never left the house.
It wasn't until two weeks later that Nanjing sent a eunuch to convey the imperial decree, conferring the title of Prince of Sichuan on Qin Liangyu. The title would be hereditary for three generations, and Qin Liangyu was allowed to decide whether to pass it on to the Ma or Qin family.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict arrived at the Qin residence and politely handed the imperial edict to Qin Liangyu. Qin Liangyu burst into tears and kowtowed to thank God for his grace.
Ma Wanchun and Qin Yiming helped Qin Liangyu up. Ma Wanchun gave the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict fifty taels of silver as a reward and arranged accommodation for him.
Now the Qin and Ma families are all in an uproar. The old lady is crowned king. Everyone has a chance, and it all depends on who the old lady likes.
Ma Wanchun didn't think that he was the grandson and that the throne would be his own. Qin Yiming, on the other hand, was trying his best to please the old lady.
Qin Liangyu was neither stupid nor senile, so she said to Ma Wanchun and Qin Yiming: "The battle of Chengdu is imminent. Whoever can capture Chengdu and capture Zhang Xianzhong and Li Dingguo alive will be given the throne!"
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