Xichen wanted to go on a personal expedition, which indeed caused controversy in the court. Two-thirds of the courtiers opposed it, and the other one-third did not fully agree, but just hoped that the emperor would "think twice".
There was nothing wrong with the government, so Xichen returned to Chen Palace and lost his temper, scolding those old men for being pedantic! In fact, Shen Huan was not willing to go on a personal expedition. Seeing how determined he was, she did not give any more advice. After he finished venting, after a while, she asked: "Can I ask the emperor why he must personally conquer it?"
Xichen sighed slowly, held Shen Huan's shoulders with both hands and said: "Huan Huan, you were taken away from the Southern Kingdom by Ye Canghao, which has always been a pain in my heart! I swear that I will personally break through the gate of his Western Kingdom. , kill the Ye brothers with your own hands! I know you suffered a lot in the Western Kingdom, Ye Cangqiong is not an easy person to deal with, he is very difficult for you, right? But don't worry, I will kill him myself!"
Shen Huan was stunned for a moment and suddenly asked: "You want to go to the Western Kingdom in person, is it for me?"
Xichen nodded and said: "It's not all for you. The military commander's personal expedition can inspire the courage of the soldiers, and the chance of victory is greater!"
Shen Huan was stunned for another moment, and then said: "In this case, I will not stop the emperor. Presumably since the emperor's mind has been firmed, no one can change the adults in the court, and they should soon understand that the emperor What do you think?" She nodded gently and said: "The emperor's personal conquest should be a certainty."
Xichen laughed, took her into his arms, and said with a smile: "I know that the person who knows me best is you, Huan Huan." He hugged Shen Huan tightly, but he didn't know that Shen Huan was smiling bitterly in his heart. Those days in the Western Kingdom must have been a thorn in his heart that he could never pull out? This time, he was going to pull out the thorn. If he stopped it, it would increase his suspicion, so let him rest assured. Let's go. Although the battlefield in the Western Frontier is dangerous, it doesn't require him, the emperor, to risk his life himself. He only needs to sit in the tent and make some arrangements.
Under Xichen's strong request, the ministers in the court finally compromised and decided to obey the emperor's arrangement. The emperor himself would go to the Western Frontier battlefield with the remaining army in September to recapture the remaining three continents!
There were only about ten days left. During these ten days, Xichen tried his best to arrange the affairs in the capital. King Yi served as regent, and the third prime minister assisted him. Prince Zhong also went on the expedition with the emperor this time. It is said that This is the strong request of King Zhong himself. In fact, what King Zhong has longed for most since he was a child is to go to the battlefield to fight. Unfortunately, he has been a prince since he was a child and cannot take risks at all. This time, even the emperor has personally participated in the expedition, so he can just go with him. his wish
But what Shen Huan didn't expect was that this time Xichen handed over the political affairs of the DPRK to Xichao. The last time he secretly sneaked into the Western Kingdom, he also handed over the political affairs to Xichao. Does he really trust Xichao 100%?
Such a question cannot be asked, and Xichen is too suspicious. If he makes insinuations, he will probably arouse his suspicion. But he is so confident and bold, he must really trust Xichao?
Before Shen Huan could ask this question, Xichen said it himself. He said that he failed to fulfill his father's will and left Shen Lan in trouble today. And this throne was originally left to his twelfth brother by his father. If he does not become emperor in the future, the throne should be passed on to his twelfth brother. Finally, he asked Shen Han: "Huanhan, you once asked me if the emperor's family really has flesh and blood ties. Now you should know that there is. Right? I'm sorry for Xi Chao. I took you away from him. If I want to return the throne to him in the future, will you stay with me or choose to be with him? "
Shen Huan looked into his eyes and asked softly: "Even if you want to conquer the world in the future, will the emperor give up his seat?"
Xichen was stunned and did not answer her immediately. Shen Huan smiled and said: "This question is indeed too difficult to answer, so I just pretended that I didn't ask it! Then, I won't answer the question raised by the emperor for the time being, okay?" "
Xichen's eyes dimmed, and he forced a smile and said: "This is a non-existent question, so I won't answer it." After thinking about it, he added: "By the way, I will take Ru Man with me on this expedition."
Shen Huan was shocked: "How can the emperor bring his concubines to the expedition in person? Isn't the emperor afraid of shaking the morale of the army?"
Xichen said helplessly: "There is nothing I can do. That girl cried many times when she heard that I was going to lead the expedition myself. She also said that she must follow me. She wants to see that I am safe and sound." Although his tone was helpless, But there was a trace of relief and touch in his eyes
A thought suddenly came to Shen Huan's mind: Was he testing herself just now? Testing whether she would choose Xi Chao was too scary, and she quickly suppressed such thoughts. But Xi Chen's feelings for Zhong Guibi, It seems to have changed. Maybe it was just a replacement at first, but now - his eyes have clearly betrayed himself.
"The emperor can take it with him if he wishes." Even though the words he said were calm and gentle, there was still a trace of resentment in them.
Xichen came back to his senses and said with a smile: "What? It's weird again." His face returned to normal and he said: "This girl is too simple and not suitable to be in the palace. I want to take her out this time and send her home!" There’s no need to bring it back to the palace again.”
"Your Majesty?" Shen Huan was surprised again.
"Well," Xichen made sure she heard correctly and continued, "I don't want such a simple girl to become like the women in this harem because she has lived in the palace for a long time. She is no longer the same as before. of myself”
Shen Wen was silent for a long time before murmuring: "Unfortunately, I have become just like them."
"Of course Huanwen is different. At least, in my heart, she will always be the little girl picking locust flowers," Xichen said lightly.
The two stared at each other and hugged each other quietly, because their time together would not last long, and they would not be able to see each other again for a long time.
Soon it was September. Xichen put on his military uniform, rode a royal horse, and took an oath on the city tower, showing off his divine power in front of the three armies. The three armies cheered: "Roar! Roar! Roar!" He almost wanted to break his eardrums with such words. On the battlefield, your morale will be indestructible! The momentum will be overwhelming!
Shen Huan stood next to Xichen, wearing the most dazzling red, secretly holding Xichen's hand, and then letting go, just because Xichen was about to step off the tower and go to the battlefield with the soldiers!
Xichen mounted his war horse and set off slowly with the soldiers of the three armies.
Until the entire team disappeared, leaving only the rolling yellow sand, Shen Huan still stood on the city gate without leaving. She gently squeezed the hand she had just held with him and sighed in her heart: We must come back safely!