Exile with Storage Space: Family Fortunes in the Barren Lands-Chapter 847 - 16: The Regent King Will Never Return (2)
But Li Xingsheng and Lou Chengye had already run two miles away by this time, weaving into the bustling marketplace, where the pursuers could no longer spot them.
The two went to Shengyan Temple where Big Master Luo Zhencuan resided.
Ling Yuezi had informed Li Xingsheng that Luo Zhencuan lived there. Ling Yuezi avoided going out daily and was worried that the Regent King might secretly harm Luo Zhencuan upon finding him, so she dared not send people frequently.
After Li Xingsheng appeared, it was always him visiting Luo Zhencuan.
They had informed Luo Zhencuan in advance about their participation in the martial contest.
Li Xingsheng and Lou Chengye bathed in the temple and changed their clothes.
After tidying up, were they still the same two rustic men from the village?
They had regained their original appearances as noble gentlemen.
Big Master Luo Zhencuan prepared tea and snacks to entertain Li Xingsheng and Lou Chengye.
"Mr. Li, tell me about the contest," Luo Zhencuan was concerned about Ling Yuezi’s matters.
Li Xingsheng smiled slightly, "Of course the Princess won, no one could match the Princess."
Lou Chengye twitched his mouth, thinking to himself it wasn’t about being outmatched; it was about intentionally losing.
Luo Zhencuan believed that Ling Yuezi genuinely won.
He patted Li Xingsheng on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Mr. Li, losing to your wife is not shameful. They say it’s better to keep the water in your own field. Whether you win or Yuezhi wins, it’s all the same, right? But this time, her winning can protect her younger brother, your loss is worthwhile."
Li Xingsheng suppressed his laughter and nodded, saying, "Father-in-law is right."
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Ling Yuezi’s great victory, as per the predetermined rules, entitled her to the position of Great General.
Returning to court, Ling Xingyun formally issued a royal decree and handed out the General Token.
Under the inquiries of the court ministers, the Regent King had to hand over the Tiger Talisman.
Because it was his rule, he couldn’t break his word.
However, the Regent King was unwilling to lose.
Returning to his palace, he immediately convened his advisors to discuss the next strategy.
"Lately, the Emperor has become increasingly disobedient. Ever since Princess Yue returned to the palace, he only listens to the Princess and not to this King. Now in the court, those old ministers are also increasingly disobedient. Come up with a plan for this King, what should be done?"
The advisors thought, who could they blame?
It was clearly the Regent King’s fault; idly, he invited back a Princess for no good reason.
This was no auspicious symbol; it was inviting back a fearsome Bodhisattva!
The ministers always believed the Regent King had good intentions for the Imperial Family, unaware of the Regent King’s true desires.
The Regent King, with all his heart, wanted Ling Yuezi, but unexpectedly, Ling Yuezi instead gradually grew stronger.
"The General Token is in Princess Yue’s hand, she can deploy troops at any time, making it inconvenient for the Prince’s future affairs," someone said.
"The Prince knows about this, Mr. Chen doesn’t need to mention it anymore, let’s talk about something else," someone interjected.
"This humble minister does have a plan, one which can both enhance our national prestige and weaken Princess Yue’s influence," another proposed.
The Regent King squinted slightly, "Speak up!"
The person then explained, "The duty of the Great General involves leading the army to defeat the enemy when foreign soldiers invade, or expanding the territory for Nanyue. The Prince can consider these two points for the future."
This one sentence enlightened the Regent King. His eyes lit up, and he sneered, "This King has an idea now!"
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On the tenth day of Ling Yuezi’s appointment as Great General, disturbances occurred at the border between Zhao Country and Nanyue.
A Zhao Country troop occupied a piece of Nanyue territory.
The court ministers collectively petitioned, demanding the troops be dispatched to reclaim it.
Ling Xingyun asked for Ling Yuezi’s strategy.
Ling Yuezi furrowed her brow, pondering internally why Zhao Country would seize such a barren land, filled with rocky and uninhabitable terrain.
Perplexed, she did not respond immediately. After court, she promptly informed Li Xingsheng of the situation.
Li Xingsheng was also surprised, unable to fathom the reason.
When he left, everything in Zhen An Prefecture was normal, and there was not supposed to be any unrest at the border.
Li Xingsheng said, "Do not worry, my wife, I will return to Zhao Country and investigate."
"Be careful," Ling Yuezi’s heart began to feel uneasy once again.
If a war broke out, would she and Li Xingsheng be separated for good?
"Rest assured, everything will be fine." Li Xingsheng held her in his arms, gave her a comforting hug, and then departed.
Ling Yuezi felt a pang of sorrow, sighed, and turned around, unwilling to watch him leave.
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Li Xingsheng and Lou Chengye left Luocheng, Nanyue together.
They did not immediately return to Zhen An Prefecture but instead quietly went to the village where the disturbance occurred.
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