Quick Wear: Under the Skirt, All Beings Are Equal

Chapter 182 Young General: It's getting late, and the mountains and rivers are already winter

After hearing the news that Chang Qing had returned, Shu Yi Jin's slender wrist suddenly stopped, and a drop of light ink fell on the painting. He stared at the painting in a daze for a long time.

"Young Marquis, should we go and take a look?" the servant asked cautiously.

Shu Yijin flicked the pen in his hand and headed towards the general's mansion. The thoughts that had been suppressed in his heart day and night for these days now surged up, but he stopped abruptly when he saw the general's mansion.

He felt that he should go forward with a smile on his face as usual and said, "Xu Jinhuan, I wonder how carefree you have been without me during this period of time."

Or, there was a new person in a brothel, and what kind of romantic things happened between him and that girl.

But he didn't. He looked at the people who were going to court, and took his servants and hid in the crowd.

His head was tilted back slightly, and his heart seemed to be about to jump out of his chest.

He is a young marquis, and in this world only Princess Qingyang and the Crown Prince can compare with him in nobility. To put it bluntly, even if he flirts with the other princesses, at most he will just be scolded and treated with mercy.

He stood in the crowd for a long time, until the young man's back disappeared, then he turned around silently and said softly: "Forget it, don't bother him at this time, we are not on the same path, I'd better go to the brothel with my friends."

The servant behind him looked puzzled. His young marquis thought that his personality had changed a lot after General Xu's death. He took good care of the Xu family, even at the cost of offending some people. Sometimes he even showed extra care to the Fifth Princess Nangong Yunran.

In his opinion, the young marquis and General Xu had a very good relationship. General Xu risked his life to save the young marquis. The young marquis always remembered this kindness and often got drunk and cried loudly. But now that the person is back, why is he hiding and not wanting to see anyone?

In addition to Shu Yijin, there was someone else hiding together, sitting on the top of a tall building and watching.

Princess Qingyang was on the balcony, looking up. The frost and snow in winter always gave a feeling of desolation. Even the sun that barely came out was not very warm. Instead, it shone brightly on the snow, making it difficult to see clearly.

Nangong Qingyang watched the young man chatting with his neighbors. When he turned his head, she was slightly stunned. She felt that the summer days with cicadas chirping like a rainstorm were not far away. The capital was full of blooming flowers. The crabapple flowers were clustered on the branches and trembling slightly. The young general passed by and stole his sleeves full of fragrance.

All this seems to have happened just yesterday.

Changqing walked at a moderate pace. When he arrived at the palace gate, most of the ministers had already entered.

Leading the group were the prime minister and the princes. Nangong Qing and Nangong Zhe stood at the front, surrounded by some ministers who were discussing the severe cold of the winter that year, which had caused many people to freeze to death.

At the morning court a few days ago, the emperor mentioned this matter and asked everyone to find a way to resolve it.

In addition, other ministers stood in groups of three or four, glancing at Chang Qing vaguely. Those military generals who had a good relationship with Chang Qing in the past all crowded around her and asked about border affairs.

"The Jiang Kingdom's army at the border has not made any unusual moves. Liang Province is already stable, but the weather is cold and the food and grass in the city are less than half a month old..."

When it was time for the morning court session, people entered the hall one after another according to the rank of their official positions.

Chang Qing stood on the right, his back as strong as a bamboo, his eyebrows slightly lowered, and he listened quietly to the sharp voice of the eunuch chief above: "If you have something to report, report it. If not, leave the court."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone came out and listed Chang Qing's crimes. Several ministers beside him looked at the young general in front of the generals. They felt their hearts tremble for a moment, but the man was calm and composed, as if he was not the one being impeached.

Compared with the ministers standing around him, his appearance and age could be considered immature. There were only a few people of his age who had such military achievements, and one could not count them on one's fingers.

"Lord Xu, do you have anything to say?"

The old emperor's weak voice was heard, and Chang Qing slowly raised his eyes.

When he saw this, he was slightly stunned.

But in just half a year, the old emperor's energy and spirit seemed to have been drained away. His cheeks became sunken and his face became abnormally rosy.

"I have nothing to say."

Chang Qing's voice fell softly, and all the civil and military officials were shocked. They never thought that she would not defend herself.

Someone couldn't help but speak up: "Xu Jinhuan, why are you so confused at this time? Tell me quickly."

Most of these people just couldn't bear to see such a young man end up like that. When they were his age, they were still studying in the school with their friends, and they said that they would pass the imperial examinations and help the people in the future.

The old emperor began to cough violently, and his whole body revealed a tendency of impending death. The eunuch chief hurriedly took out a small box from his arms, opened it, took out a red pill and fed it to the old emperor. A few seconds after taking it, the old emperor's face became rosy again.

The old emperor looked at the young man who straightened his back below him and asked with an inexplicable expression: "Do you plead guilty?"

"I don't admit it." Chang Qing's tone was firm and his voice suddenly became fierce.

"The Xu family has been loyal for generations. Many people died tragically on the battlefield. This is well known. All the glory is built with blood and flesh. The fifth princess must not marry a foreign prince. If a precedent is set for a marriage, the other party will ask the princess for money this time."

"So what do you want next time? Your Majesty's Dragon Throne? Will you give it to him too?"

Before the words fell, everyone's faces changed, and someone immediately stepped out to refute Chang Qing: "Xu Jinhuan, we certainly cannot deny the military achievements you have made over the years, but the marriage between Jiang and Li is of great importance. Now Jiang is furious. According to the news from the spies, 500,000 troops have begun to move to Liangzhou."

"If they dare to come, my Xu family army will dare to fight them."

Chang Qing had an indifferent expression, and the bright light from the golden splendor fell on him. Behind her was the rising sun, which was emitting a soft light.

"Or are you all looking forward to Jiang Kingdom gradually encroaching on Li Kingdom, watching them invade our land, and thinking of submitting to them? I am not smart enough, but fortunately I was deceived by the grace of the emperor, so I have achieved some achievements at the border."

"My grandmother once warned me that men of my Xu family can die standing or lying down, but they must not lose their courage and live in disgrace. They would rather die standing than live on their knees, and the people in the border areas should live and work in peace and contentment like those in the capital."

Changqing knew that too many people wanted her dead.

In the end, Changqing issued a military order and would not let an inch of Liguo's land fall.

After the court session, the chief eunuch called her.

The old emperor stood in front of the window, looking at the white snow on the eaves. Even after hearing the footsteps, he did not turn around and said, "Xu Jinhuan, how is Ranran?"

Chang Qing replied, "She fell seriously ill on the way and became even thinner, but the princess still misses His Majesty and will return to the capital to reunite with His Majesty soon."