After rebirth, I became the stupid son of the Hou family

Jiang Chen looked at Princess Moyue and tried hard to hold back the tears in his eyes.But she faced him with a forced smile, and a pitiful and sad feeling hit her heart.

He couldn't bear to refuse her kindness again, so he nodded and agreed to her invitation.

He followed Princess Moyue to her palace.

The maids lined up on both sides to help them take their seats. The princess looked at Jiang Chen in front of her and said:

"Master Li, thank you for saving Mo Yue in danger. If it hadn't been for Master Li who stepped forward to rescue me, Mo Yue would have accompanied my brother on the road to hell. How can I return to the palace again and be happy with my father, emperor and mother? I can't imagine what kind of double blow my father, the emperor, and my mother would have suffered if both my brother and sister were killed. So you didn't save me alone, but our whole family. Just for this, I also have to give you a drink, Master."

Princess Mo Yue raised the wine glass in her hand to salute Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen quickly raised the wine glass and said to Princess Mo Yue:

"Princess, you are serious. Don't say that we are friends. Even if a stranger encounters such a thing, I will not stand by and turn a blind eye. It is also my honor to send the princess back to the palace safely. Princess, please don't do it again in the future. I said these words of gratitude.”

After saying that, the two of them had a drink each. At this time, Princess Mo Yue looked at him with a sad look in her eyes. This made Jiang Chen feel guilty in his heart and he did not dare to look directly at her fiery gaze.

Princess Moyue continued to say to him:

"Master Li, Mo Yue doesn't understand. When I was in the Xuanwu Dynasty, I never heard you say that you were coming to Xiliang. Since you are not here because of me, then why are you here, Master?"

Jiang Chen quickly searched in his mind for reasons that could convince the princess.

The two countries have just experienced a war and there are still many sensitive issues.He couldn't tell her that he was here to look for the general who had been an enemy of their Xiliang Kingdom for many years.

He looked at Princess Moyue under the dim light, waiting expectantly for his answer.He said to her calmly:

"The princess also knows that my mother only has one son, me, and I can't let her worry about the family alone. It happens that I have a relative who is in business, so I want to make some money with him and ease the family's financial situation. No. I thought that at the scene of the accident, I met the princess by chance."

Princess Moyue said to him;

"Would you rather go into business with others than stay in the palace and marry me? I can give you the money and power you want. Isn't this what men would rather lose their heads to pursue? Besides, people like you You are such a talented person that even Master Yu can be compared with you. You just don’t want to be my assistant in Xiliang. For your future future, you can also seek your fame through the imperial examination. As long as you are on the gold list, you will be You can honor your ancestors and join the officialdom. With your talents, why worry about not getting these."

Jiang Chen looked at the princess and said:

"Thank you for your concern, princess. I am doing business because of temporary needs. I will follow the princess's advice and make plans for the future. If your father can successfully get rid of Zhang Zonglin, then the princess will be the successor of Xiliang. People. I hope that after the princess ascends the throne, there will be no war between our two countries, and the people can live and work in peace and contentment. That will be a blessing to the people of the world, and the princess will also be remembered in history."

Princess Moyue said:

"In fact, since ancient times, although the friction between our two dynasties has been constant, there has never been a large-scale war. It was your Xuanwu Dynasty, and the current border guard Liu Gu wanted to overthrow General Li Chenglong. Just use a few cities. As a price, he asked Zhang Zonglin to cooperate with him, and he cooperated inside and outside to get rid of Li Chenglong. I heard that Li Chenglong was also charged with treason and surrender. Emperor Xuanwu was really an old fool, and he beheaded all his family members. In fact, This Li Chenglong is quite unjust. He has devoted his life to serving the Xuanwu Dynasty loyally. He will probably never understand until his death why he ended up in such a tragic end."

When Jiang Chen heard this, he felt even more unworthy of his grandfather. He deliberately pretended to be careless and said to the princess;

"Yes, during the Xuanwu Dynasty people were scolding him for betraying his country and seeking glory for surrendering to Xiliang. It turns out that our general was wrongly accused. This was all caused by Liu Gu and Zhang Zonglin, the traitors. Good and evil will eventually end. Retribution. They will get their retribution soon. By the way, has your father said when he wants to capture Zhang Zonglin so that he can avenge your brother?"

Princess Moyue heard him ask about this, and she said to him angrily;

"I can't wait to take that thief Zhang Zonglin right away, cut off his head, and avenge my royal brother. The key now is that there is no suitable candidate to go to the border to pass this decree. His cronies are all over the civil and military officials of the court. If the news is leaked due to improper recruitment, Zhang Zonglin will definitely raise an army to rebel. Most of the troops in Xiliang are in his hands. Once he raises an army, Xiliang will definitely fall into a state of eternal disaster. Not only will the army be lost, but also the generals will be destroyed. The people of Xiliang have been plunged into the heat of war, so my father is also weighing the pros and cons to see how to handle this matter quietly and safely."

Jiang Chen thought about it for a moment, and he also wished that Zhang Zonglin, who had colluded with Liu Gu, should be sent to the guillotine immediately.

He said to Princess Moyue:

"You are right. If the princess needs me, I, Li Chen, will definitely do my duty."

The princess heard what he said, glanced at him and said:

"Do you really mean what you just said? If you are asked to go to the border to give orders to that thief, do you dare to go?"

When Jiang Chen heard this, he stood up and said:

"Princess, don't worry. Since I have spoken out, there is nothing I dare not do. As long as the princess uses me, I will never give up."

Princess Moyue said to Jiang Chen;

"Sir, have you ever thought about it. That Zhang Zonglin is ruthless and treacherous. Once he finds out, if we set a trap for him, he will definitely take revenge on you. You will die worse than my imperial brother." Tragic."

Jiang Chen said to the princess:

"Princess, do you think you have a more suitable candidate besides me? Didn't you just say that there is no civil and military person in this dynasty who doesn't respect Zhang Zonglin? I'm afraid the emperor's edict has not yet arrived, and the letter has already been sent. . During this period, the emperor must make his grief felt by all the ministers. Even to the point of being bedridden, the ministers in the court will naturally raise the matter of establishing a prince to the emperor. Often when things come to this At critical moments, the positions of the ministers will be clearly expressed. Those who side with the emperor will definitely propose to make the princess the crown princess, and those who support Zhang Zonglin will definitely propose to make him the prince. According to past tradition There must be more people who support the establishment of the crown prince. When the time comes, the emperor can comply with their wishes and establish Zhang Zonglin as the crown prince. When the time comes, the emperor will take the opportunity to issue this decree. As long as he, Zhang Zonglin, dares to step into the Golden Palace. The last step is that it is time for his death. Order the people who laid the trap to take down the thief in one fell swoop. It is best to deal with him without bloodshed. This will also prepare for your future accession to the throne and clear the obstacles. .”