strictlysupreme Chapter 310 Go Again
Chapter 310 Go Again
After everyone had left, Cheng Yan'er knelt on the ground and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."
"Chun'er is certainly much safer in my palace than with her younger sister."
"I come to see him every day," Chu Sangning said softly as she helped him up.
Seeing the tears welling up in Cheng Yan'er's eyes, she couldn't help but sigh softly.
The child is still young, how could others not see through Qin Wanyue's thoughts?
All the other princes were grown up, leaving only Chun-ge'er, the youngest, who was the easiest to teach.
While the other concubines were pregnant, Qin Wanyue's belly showed no signs of pregnancy, which naturally made her anxious.
Taking advantage of the matter of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, this is a good opportunity to speak up. If Jun Shuyan needs Qin Qiao, he will naturally agree to Qin Wanyue's request.
Cheng Yan'er nodded emphatically. Not long after she left, Jun Shuyan arrived with a stern face.
"I have already agreed to let Consort Qin raise Chun'er, is the Empress going against my wishes?"
"It's just a matter of paying respects a little later; why make me kneel for half an hour as punishment?"
Jun Shuyan lifted his dragon robe and sat down with a dark expression.
He was already annoyed by Helian Yue's matter, and those old fogies were always speaking up for the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
He needs to use Qin Qiao as a tool right now, and the best breakthrough point is Qin Wanyue.
Every time he finished court, Qin Wanyue would be crying and sobbing. He had to worry about matters of state and also mediate in the harem! He was utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally!
Chu Sangning bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice, "Chun'er is afraid of Consort Qin. If she is placed with him, she will likely develop a timid and cowardly nature, inevitably losing her royal demeanor."
"Furthermore, I greatly admire Chun'er, and I hope Your Majesty will grant my request."
Chu Sangning knelt on the ground, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.
Jun Shuyan has made enough mistakes already. We can't let his own selfish desires lead to the destruction of his own flesh and blood, can we?
What if Qin Wanyue becomes pregnant with her child one day? Will she return Chun'er to her?
No, she won't! She would harm the child without anyone knowing.
Not only Chun'er, but all the other princes were the same.
She wanted far more than anyone could imagine!
Jun Shuyan narrowed his eyes slightly. "If the Empress likes a prince, I will have one with you."
Chu Sangning almost laughed out of anger. How could there be such a shameless man?
She didn't want her son to have such a disgraced father!
"Heh, unless His Majesty agrees to grant me the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion..."
"Chu Sangning! Women in the harem are not allowed to interfere in politics! As the Empress, don't you understand this basic principle?!"
Chu Sangning was interrupted when Jun Shuyan slammed his hand on the table. "Helian Yue faked his death on the way to his arrest, and now he's fleeing to avoid punishment. Doesn't that prove anything?!"
He was so angry that his chest heaved and his hands clenched into fists.
Chu Sangning chuckled lightly, "When Your Majesty and my sister were discussing how to deal with General Helian, why didn't you think about the harem's prohibition against interfering in politics?"
"Then I beg Your Majesty, please place Chun'er in the Jiaolan Palace."
After saying that, she slammed her head on the ground, as if she wouldn't get up until Jun Shuyan agreed.
"Hmph!" Jun Shuyan snorted coldly, refusing to soften his stance even when begging his woman.
"Kneel for half of my body and I will grant your wish!"
He knew Qin Wanyue would throw a tantrum if she didn't get the child! This was the only way he could appease her.
Otherwise, it would disturb his lunch and prevent him from having a peaceful meal.
He turned and left, pausing briefly as he passed Chu Sangning before shaking his head in thought.
Forget it, forget it. I'll just ignore whatever this woman says!
After he left, the old nanny and Chu Sangning knelt together, saying, "Your Majesty, why did you do this?"
Rumors will likely spread throughout the harem after today.
Chu Sangning turned her head and smiled slightly at her, "What do I have to be afraid of?"
"It's not a question of whether I can give birth, but whether I want to!"
She's not a stud pig; can't she make her own decisions? How many times have people talked about her behind her back?
Inside the tent, the old general from Longxi pointed at Qin Yu on the ground and cursed, "Does General Qin think he's General Helian from back then?!"
After he finished shouting that sentence, he couldn't help but cough heavily, and his subordinates quickly went to find the army doctor.
Qin Yu, still unaware of his mistake, clutched his wounded arm, looking defiant.
What he hates most is being compared to Helian Yue!
It's just the head of an enemy general; what can't he do?
He would have succeeded if the soldier hadn't happened to run into him!
That old fellow! When he's leading troops into battle, nine out of ten sentences he utters are about Helian Yue!
What about him? Where is he lacking?
And these damned things! Without that tiger tally, no one would listen to him!
The army doctor arrived, examined the old general from Longxi, and concluded, "The old general has suffered a heart attack from anger, and coupled with his external injuries, he will likely need to rest for some time."
After saying that, he turned his gaze to Qin Yu.
The old general had been injured many times by this reckless man, and it was the best outcome that he had managed to save him without losing his life.
Outside the tent, several soldiers huddled together, whispering among themselves.
"Ah, if only General Helian were here."
"I heard the general has returned to the capital! It shouldn't have been long..." a soldier whispered, and the comrade next to him, seeing Qin Yu come out, quickly nudged his arm.
"Stop talking! Stop talking! Watch your little head!"
The group dispersed, and Qin Yu looked at them suspiciously, but he was too tired to ask any further questions.
The enemy has now received reinforcements, and their food supplies are almost exhausted, so they are waiting for the imperial court to send more grain.
Putting aside what might happen along the way, the situation in the past few days alone is worrying.
"Sigh!" Jingyue sighed heavily.
If he were ten years younger, he wouldn't be so powerless.
The strategist, who brought in the pills, saw his worried expression and comforted him, saying, "General, things will work themselves out."
"Let's talk about this after you've recovered from your injury."
Jingyue took the medicine and swallowed it all in one gulp. He lay on the bed covered with weeds but couldn't fall asleep.
The enemy team has received guidance from a master, and they have already suffered two consecutive defeats. What should they do if this continues?
Thinking about what had been circulating wildly in the army these past few days, he picked up his pen and wrote a secret letter.
Helian Yue, thousands of miles away, was in an inn, his knuckles lightly tapping the table.
He frowned upon seeing Lin Qian's mention of the war situation in northern Xinjiang in his letter.
"Qin Yu truly lives up to his name! He's both stupid and a troublemaker!"
Gu Yunqi, standing to the side, was so angry he almost jumped up and down. Seeing Qin Yu punish the Iron Bone Army without cause, he couldn't help but curse Qin Qiao:
"That old bastard dares to stuff anything into the military camp! Why doesn't he just fly to the moon!"
The Iron Bone Army is an elite force among them, and having fought alongside them for many years, they have become like family.
I don't know how I offended that scoundrel Qin Yu!
Helian Yue pursed his lips and remained silent, the flickering candlelight making his face appear somewhat obscure.
"Let's go to northern Xinjiang first."
Gu Yunqi pointed towards the small courtyard, "So tonight we'll..."
Gu Yunqi dared not say anything more, because Helian Yue's face had already darkened.
"Hey Hey"
"This time they've promised there won't be any mishaps!"