kingnovel Chapter 247 Ready to go
Chapter 247 Ready to go
The Lin family did not dare to make public the news that Lin Wantang had run away.
People were sent to search everywhere that day but to no avail. The next morning, Mrs. Lin went to the palace to look for Concubine Li.
"It's just nonsense!"
Concubine Li was so angry that she threw the nail polish she was dyeing to the ground. This niece was really a headache!
She was usually so gentle, virtuous, and well-mannered when she came to the palace to pay her respects. How could she be so dispositioned?
He stuttered in front of everyone on the Lantern Festival, drew a dozen turtles to guess riddles, and now he's running away from home?
This marriage is an imperial decree!
Wouldn't that be disobeying the emperor's order?
The key is that you are the one who provides the matchmaking service!
"Your Majesty, what should we do?" Mrs. Lin was really anxious.
Concubine Li quickly calmed down.
"No rush! Prince Su just requested permission from the Emperor to personally lead the army north to supervise the war. This marriage can be delayed! As long as the war in the north is not over, the Lin family still has one day to turn around. You go back and send more people to search secretly. Make sure to bring Xiaowu back safely. Remember, no news can leak out."
"Yes."
There is nothing we can do now.
As soon as Mrs. Lin left, Concubine Li sighed deeply and fell on the warm couch.
The atmosphere in Concubine Jiang's palace was also very solemn.
"This one and this one are all wrapped. Also, are the pastries in the kitchenette ready? Remember to add almonds. Guo'er loves them the most."
Princess Jiang instructed everyone to pack. Three large boxes were already filled with clothes and other daily necessities, but she still felt it was not enough.
Li Guo grew up in Beijing. Although he spent half a year in the military camp last year, he never left her side.
This trip is to the northern border!
Looking at the densely packed reports piled high on the desk in Emperor Jingde's imperial study every day, one can imagine the crisis in the northern border.
At this time, King Kang, who used to be so intimidating, became quiet. He pretended to be very busy every day but actually did nothing.
Prince Heng, on the other hand, had no time to be depressed. He was busy running around every day with the help of a cane, and his spirits were getting better day by day.
Only the fool Prince Su ran to the imperial study to ask for permission to go north.
Emperor Jingde was deeply moved and approved it on the spot.
But Concubine Jiang is sad!
A mother worries about her child even when he's thousands of miles away, let alone on a battlefield! Swords have no eyes, what would she do if something happened to her?
But Dayi told her son that he had to go!
So, Princess Jiang felt uncomfortable all night and got up before dawn to pack her son's luggage.
"Mother, these are unnecessary. I'm going to war, not to play! Aren't all these cups, clothes, and other things just a burden?"
Prince Su looked at the three full boxes on the ground, which contained pillows, bedding, and a large box of medicinal materials.
He pointed to the large box of medicinal herbs.
"Mother, I'll just take this box of herbs. The army has everything else."
The attendants carried away a box of medicinal herbs.
Concubine Jiang held Prince Su's hand and wanted to say something, but her throat was very dry, and she spoke for a long time:
"Then at least wait a little longer. The almond cookies will be ready soon."
"No more waiting, the three armies are gathering and about to set off."
Prince Su, dressed in armor, walked up to Concubine Jiang and knelt down with a thud:
"Mother, this time I'm heading north, I'm going to follow the example of my eldest brother, the Emperor, and drive out the Tartars. I vow to drive the people of Beimang back to the grasslands. Mother will be waiting for my triumphant return at home."
"it is good!"
Princess Jiang leaned on the railing and looked out.
The three armies in front of the palace gate were in good order. Prince Su, wearing a shining silver armor, jumped on his horse and waved the whip in the air with one hand.
In the square, trumpets suddenly sounded.
"set off!"
At the order of Prince Su, the team slowly started moving towards the Meridian Gate.
Emperor Jingde was surrounded by his ministers.
Pei Heng was wearing a crimson official robe and standing beside Emperor Jingde.
He looked at Prince Su and the ceremonial guard going away, and saw that the young generation of Daqixin was thriving.
"Pei Heng, you won't blame me, will you?"
Emperor Jingde's gray hair was disheveled in the wind, and his voice could be heard faintly.
Pei Heng bowed hurriedly and said:
"Your Majesty knows that my health is not as good as before, and out of sympathy, he allows me to recuperate at home. I am grateful for your grace, so how could I blame you? Your Majesty has given me beautiful concubines, and I cannot bear to leave them with my lovely wife and concubines by my side.
"Besides, every generation has its own talents. Now that Prince Su is able to take charge and go north to fight the enemy, it is truly a blessing for Daqi and the emperor."
Emperor Jingde glanced at Pei Heng and saw that he was very humble and had a very respectful attitude, so he nodded.
"Shi Yuan lost her father at a young age and has been with me for more than ten years. I have always wanted to make up for her. Now that she is with you, you must treat her well."
"It's natural."
Pei Heng lowered his head. "Shi Yuan is very filial. She has been accompanying her grandmother in copying scriptures and chanting Buddhist scriptures with great piety. Everyone in the mansion likes her very much, and she gets along very well with Su Li."
"That's good."
Pei Heng helped Emperor Jingde into the study.
"Your Majesty, my grandmother is very old and has been thinking about going to Jiangnan to visit my third uncle. I thought, since I have nothing to do anyway, why not take advantage of the spring to send her there? Secondly, it will be a good opportunity for Your Majesty to see the customs and people of the south, and I can tell you some interesting stories when I return."
Emperor Jingde leaned over and sat on the chair, looking at Pei Heng and said after a while:
"Jiangnan is wonderful! It's a land of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. Now is the season of lush green grass and singing birds. If it weren't for the intense war in the north, I would have gone there too. Okay."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
As soon as Pei Heng left, Emperor Jingde turned around and asked Eunuch Shun:
"Tell me, has he really let it go, or is he just putting on an act for me?"
Shun Dajian said in panic:
"Your Majesty, I am too stupid to understand."
"What don't you understand?"
Shun Dajian wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Your Majesty, General Pei from Beimang is a top-notch candidate. Why would Your Majesty not use him?"
"Pei Heng is indeed a rare talent with both literary and military skills. But look back, Prince Jing had been working in the court for a long time and had a solid foundation, yet he was able to bring Prince Jing to ruin in just six months. No matter how unkind Prince Jing is, he is still my son! Pei Heng forced me to give up my own son overnight! Don't you find it terrifying?"
"Even my own grandson is now unwilling to acknowledge his ancestral roots and only wants to follow him and be his son. Haha, if we give this fierce tiger claws, I don't know whether the future of Daqi will be ruled by the Li or Pei families."
Emperor Jingde had a gloomy expression and narrowed his eyes as he spoke.
The more Shun Dajian listened, the more frightened he became.
What's going on, Your Majesty?
What is the logic?
General Pei was clearly loyal. When did he become so in the Emperor's eyes? Is the Emperor truly senile and bewildered? Or was Prince Jing's death simply too much of a blow to him?
Although his heart was in turmoil, Shun Dajian did not dare to show any of it on his face. He lowered his head and said in fear:
"Your Majesty's wise words make me ashamed."
Pei Heng returned to the General's Mansion and said to Su Li:
"The Emperor has approved it. Hurry up and pack up and get ready to leave."