Chapter 55: A Unique Deal
"Torch!"
Hearing the guard's words, the eldest prince snatched a sword and carefully examined it with the help of the torch held by the soldier beside him.
His thumb stroked the familiar patterns on the hilt, and his expression suddenly changed.
It turned out to be the emblem of his personal soldiers.
"It is indeed the weapon of my prince's palace!"
"How did it end up in their hands?!"
He quickly turned around to explain.
"General Zhou, this matter has nothing to do with me."
General Zhou nodded, his tone soothing.
"Don't worry, Your Highness. I naturally believe you."
The eldest prince held the sword tightly in his hand, his jaw was taut, his expression was cold, and his teeth were clenched.
"Who on earth is it?!"
General Zhou lowered his eyes and thought without saying anything.
There are too many suspicious people.
There are many people among the three kings, other countries, and even in the court who do not want him to take over the Cheng family army.
After thinking for a while, he looked at the eldest prince with a serious expression.
"No matter who it is, Your Highness must be careful when you return to the capital this time."
Upon hearing this, the eldest prince nodded.
"Thank you, General Zhou, for the reminder."
"Speaking of which, I feel much more relieved now that Elder Zhou can take over the Cheng family army."
The country's weapons should be used to defend the country, and should not be used as capital for certain people to form cliques and factions for personal gain!
At this point, the eldest prince said indignantly.
"There are many suspicious points in the case of Pingnan Marquis Mansion. I have written to the emperor many times to ask him to review the case, but he has never responded."
"When I return to the capital this time, Your Highness will definitely investigate thoroughly and will never let a loyal minister be wronged or humiliated!"
Hearing this, General Zhou's eyelids twitched wildly.
"Your Highness, you must not do that!"
General Zhou advised earnestly.
"I know that Your Highness and the Marquis of Pingnan have a deep relationship as master and disciple, but His Majesty is angry right now, so Your Highness should not upset His Majesty."
Ordinary people may not understand the case of Pingnan Hou, but how many people in the court can't see clearly?
It's just a sentence "If the king wants his subjects to die, the subjects have to die."
The eldest prince did not argue with him about this, but just responded vaguely.
"General Zhou, rest assured. I know what's going on."
In fact, only he himself knows whether he took these words to heart or not.
"I will send someone to escort General Zhou to the southern border."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
…
On the other side of the dense forest, Cheng Xin quietly passed through the trees and bushes, walked up to Cheng Shengxuan, and reported in a low voice.
"Major General, Miss, this is indeed the Crown Prince's team."
"Since he is the eldest prince, there is no need to worry about General Zhou's safety."
As she spoke, Cheng Qiuyun packed her bags.
"We need to hurry as soon as possible."
She didn't know how her grandmother was doing, so she would only feel at ease if she could return to her grandmother as soon as possible.
Just like that, at daybreak, the four of them set out again on the road to Beihuang City.
…
Speaking of Beihuang City, there is one thing that must be mentioned.
That was the area in Beihuang City where the evil people gathered. Overnight, it was taken over by General Chen and his troops.
All the people inside were arrested, first locked up and starved for two days, and then sent to a forest farm, where they were forced to do the dirtiest and most tiring work in the forest farm every day.
Although those exiled to Beihuang City had to work every day, most people only had to work for four hours a day.
They are different. Apart from three hours of sleeping time every day, even eating and going to the toilet have to be on time. If they are late, they will be whipped.
Not convinced?
Starve you for two days and you will be quiet!
In the words of General Chen, if you dare to cause trouble, you are just too idle!
Since you are so idle, you might as well not rest!
Some people were also curious. This group of people had been doing evil in the city for a long time. Why did General Chen suddenly think of taking care of it?
An insider said that General Chen was furious because the young master of the Chen family sneaked out of the house for fun and was almost killed by a group of vicious criminals.
General Chen only has this one precious son, so you can imagine how angry he is.
But no matter what, this is a good thing for other people in Beihuang City.
The Chen family, who were being discussed by everyone, were currently in a yard at the foot of a mountain outside the city.
"Yu An!"
"I'm here to play with you!"
Chen Delin and his son went to see Old Madam Cheng to discuss important matters. Once Yijiang was left alone, he instantly let himself go and jumped around happily in the yard.
Yu An was originally playing a jigsaw puzzle in the room. When he heard his voice, he immediately jumped off the stool without even putting down the pieces in his hands.
"I'm here!"
Yijiang ran to his side and walked around him curiously.
"Eh? Yu'an, why are you wearing boys' clothes?"
Hearing his words, Yu An puffed his cheeks unhappily.
"I..."
I am a boy!
Fortunately, although the little guy was unhappy, he still remembered the instructions of the elders and changed his mind in time.
"My great-grandmother said it's more convenient to wear this way."
Yijiang nodded with understanding.
"So that's how it is."
The next moment, he pointed at the colorful fragments in Yu An's hand, his eyes lit up.
"What's this?"
Yu An opened his palm, revealing a few wooden puzzle pieces, and invited.
"It's a puzzle. Do you want to work with me?"
"Okay, okay!"
"Let's go, there are better ones!"
When he entered the room and saw the pictures on the table, Yijiang was stunned.
The rough sea, the silver-white dragon soaring in the sea, and the majestic boy in red clothes holding a spear in the air...
"This...this painting is so beautiful!"
"Of course, Nezha is the most powerful!"
Yijiang blinked in confusion.
"Nezha?"
Yu An nodded his head.
"hold head high!"
"Nezha is a little hero!"
"that is..."
Outside the screen, An Luo laughed and shook his head as he watched a little guy wearing a scarf, pretending to be Hun Tian Ling, humming and playing with a wooden stick in the room.
It seems like Nezha will have a new little fan.
…
In another room in the yard, the Chen family father and son sat opposite Old Madam Cheng.
"Thank you, old lady, for the watermelon. Yijiang was so happy that he ate half of it in one go. He couldn't even eat his meal."
Chen Ying on the side asked.
"I wonder where the old lady found the watermelon?"
Madam Cheng smiled faintly.
"When Qingman went up the mountain to collect herbs, he accidentally found a small melon field and picked all the melons."
So even if you look for it, you won't find it.
After a pause, Old Madam Cheng began to talk about business.
"Have you seen the sweater and scarf?"
Speaking of this, the expressions of Chen's father and son became serious.
"Excuse me, old lady, is that...sweater really made of wool?"
This is incredible!
The old lady nodded.
"nature."
The Chen family father and son looked at each other.
"What does the old lady mean?"
Old Madam Cheng gave a meaningful smile.
"Winter is coming, and this is a one-of-a-kind deal."
In this way, the two families discussed together for a long time.
An hour later, the Chen father and son stood up and bowed.
"In that case, I'll trouble you to buy the sheep."
After saying that, the father and son prepared to leave.
"Yijiang! Go home!"
"Yijiang!"
Chen Delin shouted several times in the yard, but heard no response from his grandson, so he scolded with a smile.
"This brat no longer cares about his grandfather and father when he has a friend!"
He waved his hand and called a guard.
"Go to the room and call the young master, and tell him it's time to go home."
After a while, the guard came running back in a panic.
"Oh no, Master, the young master is not in the room!"