Women Only Slow Down the Speed of Drawing the Sword

"If there has to be one, let it start with Yun Zheng!"

Yun Zheng's words were sonorous and powerful, echoing continuously in the main hall.

Hearing Yun Zheng's words, a heroic feeling rose in the hearts of many people.

Even in the eyes of several military generals who had never had any contact with Yun Zheng before, a rare look of approval flashed across their eyes.

After a while, several of them spoke up one after another.

"Your Majesty, I think that at present, our dynasty may go to war with the Northern Huan Kingdom at any time! If His Highness the Sixth Prince goes to the battlefield in person, it will surely greatly boost the morale of the troops!"

"Yes, Your Majesty! His Highness the Sixth Prince is of noble birth. Since he is determined to go to the battlefield with the will to die, how dare the young men of our Great Qian Dynasty not sacrifice themselves wholeheartedly?"

"Please allow His Highness the Sixth Prince's request, so as to boost the morale of the troops!"

Following the words of these several military generals, many voices of support also emerged in the court.

Especially among those in the war faction.

They didn't expect Yun Zheng to be able to kill many enemies on the battlefield, but Yun Zheng's move could indeed greatly boost the morale of the troops.

For the northern region where war might break out at any time, this was undoubtedly good news.

Hearing everyone's words, Emperor Wen couldn't help nodding slightly.

After a while, Emperor Wen's gaze once again fell on Yun Zheng, "Since you have such intentions, I'm quite comforted. I'll ask you one last time. Are you really determined to go to the border?"

Yun Zheng was about to speak when Xu Shifu caused another problem.

"Your Majesty, I think this is still inappropriate,"

Xu Shifu bowed again and said.

"Why is it inappropriate?"

Emperor Wen asked with a frown.

Xu Shifu said, "The Sixth Prince is indeed very brave, but the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly. What if the Sixth Prince is captured? Wouldn't that make our dynasty lose all its face?"

"This..."

Emperor Wen paused slightly and lowered his brows to think again.

Xu Shifu's concern was not unfounded.

If a prince was captured, wouldn't it be a laughingstock?

Seeing that this matter was about to fall through, Yun Zheng quickly thought of countermeasures.

After a while, Yun Zheng spoke again, "Your son dares to ask Father Emperor to bestow a sword on me again!"

Hehe, Xu Shifu's words had actually helped him!

If he could obtain the sword bestowed by the emperor, it would be more convenient for him to seize power when he arrived at the border.

Although it wasn't the Sword of the Son of Heaven, it was still a sword bestowed by the emperor after all!

When necessary, it could definitely be used to intimidate others!

"Why do you ask me to bestow a sword on you?"

Emperor Wen asked in confusion.

Yun Zheng put on a solemn and tragic look, "If there really comes a day when I'm captured, I will commit suicide with the sword bestowed by Father Emperor. I'd rather die than be a captive!"

"Aren't you afraid of death?" Emperor Wen frowned, not believing that Yun Zheng had such courage.

"Yes!"

Yun Zheng nodded.

Emperor Wen snorted coldly and said with a dark face, "Since you're afraid of death, then why..."

Before Emperor Wen could finish his words, Yun Zheng murmured to himself, "In the mortal world, there will always be an end. What does it matter if I die and go to the underworld? The mortal world and the underworld are similar. It's just like drifting in a foreign land..."

Yun Zheng's voice wasn't loud, but Emperor Wen and all the court officials could hear it clearly.

All the court officials felt sad when they heard these desolate verses, let alone Emperor Wen.

"The mortal world and the underworld are similar. It's just like drifting in a foreign land..."

Emperor Wen murmured softly.

At this moment, Emperor Wen suddenly realized that he seemed to have never cared about this son before.

Suddenly, Emperor Wen's eyes became a bit moist.

Emperor Wen quickly turned his head away to prevent others from seeing the tears in his eyes.

He didn't know how much suffering this neglected son had endured to be able to say such words.

Just when Emperor Wen was secretly feeling sad, the imperial physician suddenly came to report.

With his back to the court officials, Emperor Wen asked about Yun Li's injury.

The imperial physician bowed and replied, "Your Highness the Third Prince is not seriously injured. He has recovered a little after taking medicine. He will be fully recovered after resting quietly for three to five days."

"I got it. You may leave!" Emperor Wen waved his hand.

The imperial physician quickly bowed and retreated.

Emperor Wen adjusted his emotions and slowly turned around, "Alright, since your Third Brother..."

Concubine Shu's face changed, and she quickly said, "Your Majesty, although Li'er is not seriously injured, but..."

"Shut up!"

Emperor Wen suddenly glared at Concubine Shu, "Everyone in the court knows what kind of temperament the Sixth Prince has! If there wasn't a reason, would he dare to do this to the Third Prince? I don't want to inquire about the reason for this matter anymore. Let this matter end here!"

Concubine Shu choked for a moment and immediately fell silent.

After suppressing Concubine Shu, Emperor Wen wearily waved at Yun Zheng, "Go and apologize to your Third Brother later. Let this matter pass like this!"

Damn it!

I overacted!

Yun Zheng quietly looked at Xu Shifu and Concubine Shu, hoping that these two would jump out to oppose.

However, although Xu Shifu and Concubine Shu were extremely reluctant, Emperor Wen's words just now had cut off their thought of asking Emperor Wen to demote Yun Zheng to a commoner again.

There would be plenty of opportunities to deal with Yun Zheng in the future!

Seeing that he couldn't count on these two, Yun Zheng couldn't care about anything else anymore. With a "bang", he knelt down.

"Thank you, Father Emperor, for your magnanimity!"

Yun Zheng said resolutely, "But your son only wants to die a heroic death now! I beg Father Emperor to fulfill my wish!"

"You..."

Emperor Wen was angered by Yun Zheng's words and roared with eyes blazing with anger, "Your eldest brother just committed suicide by drawing his sword because of the failure of the rebellion a few days ago! Today, you are so determined to seek death again? Are you taking revenge on me?"

"Your Majesty, please take care of your health!"

Concubine Shu comforted Emperor Wen and then quickly and hypocritically said to Yun Zheng, "Yun Zheng, I will never pursue the matter of your Third Brother again! Get up quickly and don't make your Father Emperor angry and harm his health!"

Bullshit!

I won't give you a chance to stab me in the back!

Yun Zheng cursed inwardly but stubbornly said, "I appreciate the kindness of Lady Concubine Shu and Father Emperor! I've been timid and submissive for years. It's time for me to live a heroic life once!"

The words of the two instantly left all the court officials at a loss.

Even Concubine Shu, who had been crying and asking Emperor Wen to avenge the Third Prince before, now swore that she would no longer pursue this matter?

But Yun Zheng was as stubborn as if he had made up his mind and was determined to seek death?

What was going on?

"Your Highness the Sixth Prince, quickly thank His Majesty for his kindness! Don't make His Majesty angry anymore."

At this time, Zhang Huai, a veteran court official of three dynasties, also spoke to persuade.

"Yes, Your Highness the Sixth Prince. His Majesty and Lady Concubine Shu have forgiven you..."

"Your Highness the Sixth Prince, don't make trouble. We still have important matters to discuss with His Majesty..."

For a while, everyone began to persuade Yun Zheng one after another.

Hearing these persuasions, Yun Zheng couldn't help but curse in his heart.

Damn it!

I must have opened the script in the wrong way!

"I beg Father Emperor to fulfill my wish!"

Yun Zheng asked loudly again, "Your son has no other abilities. I just hope that with my death, I can boost the morale of the soldiers of our dynasty and silence the gossip, so that people in the world won't say that all the princes of our dynasty are cowards who are greedy for life and afraid of death!"

"If either of these can be achieved, your son will have died a worthy death!"

"If Father Emperor doesn't allow it, your son will only choose to crash into the wall of this hall to show my determination with death!"

As Yun Zheng's words fell, the main hall suddenly became silent.

Everyone stared blankly at Yun Zheng, never expecting him to be so resolute.

Emperor Wen was completely enraged by Yun Zheng's words. With a livid face, he growled in a low voice, "Alright! Since you're so determined to seek death, I'll fulfill your wish! Send an imperial decree: Confer the title of General Hu Lie on the Sixth Prince Yun Zheng. On a chosen day, he will marry Shen Luoyan, the daughter of Shen Nanzheng. Within half a month after marriage, he will go to Shuobei..."

Hearing the first half of Emperor Wen's words, Yun Zheng was almost overjoyed.

He had originally thought that it would be good enough if he could get the position of a school lieutenant!

Unexpectedly, this nominal father of his was so generous and conferred the title of General Hu Lie on him!

However, when he heard the latter part of the words, Yun Zheng was a bit confused.

Why didn't you bestow a sword on me?

Why a marriage?

Damn it!

Women only slow down the speed of my drawing the sword!