Chapter 499.2: Seizing the Opportunity, Journey to the Northwest

Li Hong Yuan’s heart shook, “The northwest perhaps can still say that it’s because of the war, but the south………” Thinking of a certain possibility, Li Hong Yuan felt that perhaps he should help them complete their plans as soon as possible, rather want to see, by having a great assisting force moved under their eyelids, whether or not those people really can stir up a big storm.

“The Imperial Noble Consort’s situation right now, what other ways are there to resolve it? Although matters in this aspect, one is unable to find any records of, it goes without saying that it won’t be anything good.”

“Don’t worry wangye, this humble monk will do everything one can. Just, probably can only prevent it from worsening. To want to completely resolve, probably still need for wangye to have the source eliminated.”

“This prince understands.”

Li Hong Yuan left, and the next day, beyond everyone’s expectations, he participated in morning court, although still arriving late, for the most part only arriving after all the matters were settled.

Li Hong Yuan was also quite straightforward, “Imperial father, this son request to oversee the northwest army as a military inspector.”

It truly was ‘one stone stirring up a thousand waves’, causing quite a few people to just hear a buzzing sound in their ears. Le Cheng Emperor also blanked for quite a while, even doubting his own hearing. But, seeing Li Hong Yuan’s face having that rare look of seriousness, Le Cheng Emperor just frowned, his gaze gradually sharpening, “Do you know what you’re saying?”

“This son is very clear.” Li Hong Yuan lifted his head, directly meeting Le Cheng Emperor’s eyes, “The Imperial Noble Consort’s ceremonial ritual has met with an accident. Because of the war in the northwest, there are too many grieving spirits, the air of resentment too heavy. Although as time passes, these things will just thoroughly dispel, but right now, it just so happens to coincide with the Imperial Noble Consort’s ceremonial ritual, and very detrimental to the Imperial Noble Consort. According to Grandmaster Liao Chen, this son and the Imperial Noble Consort are the most closely related by blood, the fate, to a certain degree, all have intersecting areas. If able to have the grievances produced in the northwest drawn onto this son, then it can dispel the negative influences towards the Imperial Noble Consort. Although the Imperial Noble Consort never raised this son, but ultimately carried one in the womb for several months. ‘The child wishes to repay, but the parent unable to wait[1]‘. What one can do for her, in this lifetime, perhaps is also just this one thing, so asking imperial father to please grant.”

Li Hong Yuan’s emotions didn’t rise or fall, but Le Cheng Emperor was nevertheless moved by him. It was his fault, all his fault. If he had been able to be a bit more rational and not get instigated by others, then his true love certainly would still be perfectly fine, and their family of three………

Thinking to here, Le Cheng Emperor covered his face with his hand. Upon the imperial court, before the hundreds of civil and military officials, he seemingly uncontrollably began crying.

Li Hong Yuan watched, coldly sneering inside. Regardless of what the reason was for him to lose control of his emotions, in any case, towards this, Li Hong Yuan very much looked down on in contempt.

The court officials looked to one another in dismay. Of course, not everyone was drawn to Le Cheng Emperor losing his bearings, instead pondering over the matter of Jin Qinwang going to the northwest and what kind of influence it will bring about. And the matter Jin Qinwang said, how much of it was true?

Le Cheng Emperor finally controlled his emotions, “Old six, this is no small matter. This emperor needs to carefully think over. Moreover, this emperor needs to know, if the grievances are drawn onto you, will it have a negative effect towards you? If it’s detrimental to you, then in the future, what face will this emperor have to go meet your consort mother.”

The person was personally strangled to death by you, you even have the face to go meet?

“Death is like the lantern extinguishing, merely lingering in the world momentarily after dying. Once dissipated, the so called grievances naturally will just disappear. That’s why, imperial father can greatly rest assured.”

Le Cheng Emperor nodded, “This emperor understands.”

“The longer it’s dragged out, the more detrimental it is to the Imperial Noble Consort, so asking imperial father to decide as quickly as possible. This son will take one’s leave.”

A strong presence when coming, and still the same when leaving. However, to not even be willing to wait until morning court ended, why even bother coming to morning court? Wouldn’t it be better to just wait until morning court was over and directly go meet with his Majesty? This was coming to show off to everyone one’s uniqueness?

The things they were able to think of, Le Cheng Emperor naturally was also able to think of. In his eyes, it was probably that this son didn’t want to face him in private.

Between Li Hong Yuan and the Imperial Noble Consort, who did Le Cheng Emperor care about more? No need to say, it was certainly the latter. Moreover, Le Cheng Emperor was still impatiently waiting to meet the Imperial Noble Consort once more. As such, he naturally didn’t want something to happen to her. But considering his plans against Fu Yun Ting, how can he just let his son go to the northwest at this time.

As for whether or not this son was going for the northwest army? Le Cheng Emperor had considered it, but he didn’t mind, because a qinwang going to the battlefield, even if as a military inspector, all won’t be going alone. The accompanying personnels can completely be arranged by him, just like last year when going to Jiangnan.

While Le Cheng Emperor was absentmindedly staring at the Imperial Noble Consort’s portrait, Li Su Yan came to see him under his orders.

Le Cheng Emperor actually quite liked this son. Although he was just acknowledged as an adopted son in name, but everything else aside, as long as it was something he ordered, this son will all fully carry through, no questions asked, and further won’t try to negotiate with him. Using him, one can’t be more relaxed.

While Le Cheng Emperor was lost in thought, Li Su Yan also just quietly stood there, not saying a word.

“Su Yan, say, should this emperor let Jin Qinwang go to the northwest?” This was the first time Le Cheng Emperor asked for Li Su Yan’s opinion, and not directly issuing an order or mission.

Li Su Yan’s expression didn’t change, “Your Majesty, forgive this subject for speaking bluntly, based on your Majesty’s plans against Fu Yun Ting, if Jin Qinwang were to go to the northwest, one can also make use of.”

“Insolent!” Le Cheng Emperor was angered. Using his son’s safety to go deal with Fu Yun Ting, practically, practically…………

“Your Majesty can just send trustworthy people to protect wangye. If handled appropriately, then can eradicate the Fu clan without leaving behind any traces.”

Le Cheng Emperor’s anger dispelled a little, pondering over the feasibility of this matter. Because his body was fine, he still had plenty of time to work with.

“Your Majesty can even appropriately reveal a bit of the plan to Jin Qinwang. If wangye cooperates, then it’ll certainly be half the work, but twice the effect.”

Le Cheng Emperor stared the Imperial Noble Consort’s portrait, once again sinking into silence.

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“So, the trip to the northwest was the thing you were planning to do previously? Since it wasn’t able to carry out according to plan, you just borrowed the Imperial Noble Consort’s matter to openly mention?” Jing Wan stood before Li Hong Yuan, grabbing Li Hong Yuan’s arm, seemingly a bit shocked, yet also seemingly a bit excited. “Say, this brain of yours, isn’t it spinning a bit too fast. Everything that can be used by you have all been used, not letting go of the slightest opportunity.”

Li Hong Yuan nodded, “Indeed. Then, is Wan Wan interested in leaving the capital again with this husband to go sightseeing?” As for Jing Wan’s last few words, Li Hong Yuan completely just treated as a praise. His wife’s praise, he naturally will unhesitantly accept.

For him to say this, Jing Wan actually wasn’t surprised. After learning everything, it would be strange for him to leave her by herself in the capital. Just, “Please, the northwest is in the middle of war. ‘Sightseeing’, this kind of carefree phrase, can you not say? If heard, it will make others very furious, feeling that you’re simply not taking the war and the numerous humans lives seriously.”

“It will only ever enter your ears.” Li Hong Yuan pinched her earlobes, “Just, going to the northwest indeed won’t be like going to Jiangnan that carefree. Everything else aside, just luggage, can only be simple and practical, so might wrong Wan Wan.”

“What do you mean, how can I possibly be wronged. Although ever since coming to Qi Yuan, I’ve never suffered the slightest hardship, it doesn’t mean that I can’t bear hardships. Moreover, at most, it’s just not that extravagant anymore. There won’t exist any hardships, you won’t allow it.” Jing Wan rubbed against his chin.

“Even if it’s war, Wan Wan is also quite happy?”

“En.” Jing Wan nodded, “Although the war itself isn’t something joyous, but towards being able to go to the northwest, able to genuinely experience for oneself, it indeed is a very happy matter. Of course, if there’s no war, then it’ll be even better.”

“If there’s no war, then there won’t be an excuse to go, and deep down, this husband still wants Wan Wan to go experience for oneself.”

Jing Wan’s expression slightly flickered, “Letting you relive your memories, and letting me leave behind some ‘related’ memories?”

“Right, but also not right. It’s not reliving, but rather rewriting.”

“Alright, then let the current me come rewrite, at least need to have those painful memories buried. As for the ones that you feel are wonderful, I will magnanimously not bicker over.” Getting jealous over oneself and whatnot, speaking of which, really was quite boring.

“As long as you aren’t thinking of leaving my side, then even if bickering over those, it also won’t matter. Because Wan Wan’s heart has me, thus would bicker, right?” Li Hong Yuan’s voice faintly carried a joyous tone.

Jing Wan lifted her head, tugging his face again, “From the looks of it, you’re even quite happy?”

“As you can see.”

Never bicker with a thick-skinned person, else one will only get angered to death.

“However, Ah Yuan insisting on going to the northwest, is there some special reason? Is it merely just wanting to take the opportunity to take me out?”

“This is one of the reasons. The other reason is that I want to personally exterminate Xiongnu’s Daxian Wang (the Great Sage King).”

“There’s a grudge?”

“A big grudge. In the past life, although more than two hundred thousand innocent soldiers losing their lives had that man on the throne’s handiwork, it was also because of this Daxian Wang of Xiongnu. Also, after ascending the throne, fighting against him, I’d suffered at his hands before, so naturally need to take the opportunity to win everything back.” In this life, if he were to once again ascend the throne, Li Hong Yuan didn’t plan on personally going into battle again. That’s why, there was only this one opportunity to personally destroy Xiongnu’s Daxian Wang.

[1] This is a phrase meaning that the child wants to repay the parent for raising them, but unable to wait for that day to come because the parent has already passed.

T/N: In case anyone forgot, Li Su Yan is Le Cheng Emperor’s biological son, but he refuses to publicly acknowledge him as one.