Chapter 30: One Wave Has Not yet Subsided, Another Wave Rises

No matter what he thinks in his heart, what needs to be done is still done.

Xiao Chongshan quickly summoned several confidant generals from the military camp and held a secret discussion in the study room for half an hour before entering the palace again.

"The old lady passed away?" Yan Chen was stunned, obviously caught off guard by the news, "When did it happen?"

Xiao Chongshan looked pale and suppressed his grief: "I just received the news."

Yan Chen's face sank, and the uneasy premonition in his heart became stronger.

Such a coincidence?

One by one, all rushed together?

He wanted to keep Xiao Chongshan in the capital, but there was no legitimate reason.

This is not a time of war, and there is nothing more important in the world than a mother's death and a son returning home to observe filial piety. If he makes a wrong step, not only will Xiao Chongshan be reviled by the world, but he, the emperor, will also be criticized.

"I have made proper arrangements for the Huben Army." Xiao Chongshan was not in a good mood, but he had no choice. "I will set off tonight. Your Majesty does not have to worry about the military camp."

How could Yan Chen not be worried?

He had not yet secured his throne, and Xiao Chongshan was the only military commander he could rely on. Once he left, Yan Chen felt even more unsure.

After thinking for a while, he ordered those around him: "Pass on Wen Jin."

"yes."

The chamberlain came out of the palace to deliver the order, and Wen Jin quickly entered the palace following the order. After saluting, he asked, "The emperor has summoned me?"

"General Xiao's mother passed away, and he urgently needs to rush back to Jizhou." Yan Chen said with a solemn expression, "Do you have any suggestions, Mr. Wen?"

"Suggestions?" Wen Jin looked puzzled, "General Xiao's mother passed away. Isn't it natural for General Xiao to go back and observe filial piety? What advice can I give you?"

Yan Chen frowned: "How should the Tiger and Ben troops be deployed?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, there is no war at the moment. All the generals in the Huben Army are capable generals promoted by General Xiao. I think there should be no problem in controlling the military camp."

After hearing what he said, Yan Chen thought that the generals of the Huben Army were indeed promoted by Xiao Chongshan, so there should be no problem for the time being - even if there was a problem, there was nothing he could do about it, Xiao Chongshan had to go back.

Not only does he have to go back, he also has to take Mrs. Xiao back with him. Now the life or death of their son is uncertain. Once they leave the capital, who knows what will happen in the future?

Wen Jin's expression was as usual, and there was even a little gentle pity on his gentle and elegant face, as if he was lamenting the death of the old man.

However, he knew better than anyone else that the emperor now trusted Xiao Chongshan as much as he trusted a life-saving straw. No one else could immediately seize military power from Xiao Chongshan no matter what they tried.

But everything in this world can be changed, except birth, old age, illness and death, which cannot be controlled by human beings.

Since ancient times, filial piety is greater than heaven. No one dares not to take filial piety at heart. How many civil servants in history have missed promotions because of their observance of filial piety, and how many people are eyeing this opportunity to replace them?

Not to mention whether Xiao Chongshan and the emperor were willing or not, as long as this news was discussed in the court, the civil and military officials in the court would be eager to immediately drive Xiao Chongshan back to Jizhou to observe filial piety.

Wen Jin narrowed his eyes and looked at his hands.

Powerful ministers are best at playing with power, calculating people's hearts, and are also good at killing people.

Thinking of Yan Qing leaving the imperial city in a hurry, without even saying hello to him, Wen Jin wanted to peel off the skin and cramps of the culprits in front of him, inch by inch, and let them taste the ultimate pain in the world... But there was no rush.

There can be no rush.

Wen Jin suppressed the violent anger that swept through his heart. Thinking of the days when he was forced to copy the Heart Sutra, the violent beast in his heart gradually calmed down.

There's no rush, he told himself.

Her Highness likes the gentleman who is as gentle as jade, elegant and calm, and he cannot become something she does not like.

"Wen Qing?" Yan Chen's questioning voice sounded, "What are you thinking about?"

Wen Jin came back to his senses and raised his eyes again, looking like the young master was at peace: "I was just thinking that General Xiao will go back to Jizhou this time. It will take three years. The Tiger Army really needs to be properly resettled."

"You are right, but don't be in a hurry." Yan Chen regarded Xiao Chongshan very highly, "I will reserve the position of general for you, waiting for your return."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xiao Chongshan said sadly and anxiously, "My son Jing Han is still missing. I beg the Emperor to send someone to trace his whereabouts and make sure he is well as soon as possible."

Yan Chen nodded: "I will find out the news about him as soon as possible and send someone to write a letter to inform the general."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wen Jin just smiled, a gentle and harmless smile.

With great filial piety, Xiao Chongshan didn't even have time to delay. After handing in the military talisman, he packed his bags that night and hurriedly left the imperial city with his family and headed for Jizhou.

I'm afraid I won't be able to come back within three years of leaving here.

As for what the situation will be like three years from now...

Wen Jin's eyes and heart were cold, Xiao Chongshan could never expect to come back in this life.

"Wen Qing." Yan Chen frowned, "Do you think the time when the old lady of the Xiao family passed away was too coincidental?"

"Things in this world are often like this. Otherwise, why would the house leak and it rains all night?" Wen Jin comforted her warmly, "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about him. Birth, old age, illness and death are human nature, and everyone has to face this." No one will be an exception."

Yan Chen frowned, but it was such a coincidence.

Thinking of the recent events that happened to the Xiao family, Yan Chen felt as if a big stone had been pressed on his heart, and he felt like he couldn't breathe.

One of the children of the Xiao family died, and the other was imprisoned. Xiao Jinghan's life and death are still unclear at this moment. At this juncture, the old lady of the Xiao family passed away again... If no one is targeting the Xiao family, how can he believe it?

Could it be that Yan Qing was behind all this?

Yan Chen was exhausted. If it was really Yan Qing who did this, then she was really cruel.

Wen Jin looked at the depressed look between the young emperor's eyebrows and raised the corners of his lips slightly.

Can't stand this?

The more exciting show is yet to begin.