Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

After Wei Chi left, Xiao Jingzhan dealt with some memorials and returned to the bedroom.

After washing up in the side hall, he returned to the inner room.

Looking at Shen Yanyan lying on the bed, he smiled. Although she didn't look dignified at all, he didn't mind it at all.

Shen Yanyan looked at Xiao Jingzhan coming in, without even raising her eyelids, and said softly, "We're done."

Xiao Jingzhan nodded, lifted the quilt and lay down on the outside.

Shen Yanyan turned around and faced him, a little curious. "Who is this Wei Chi? Why was he with a bunch of people from the underworld when I met him before, and now he's your man?"

Xiao Jingzhan leaned over and hugged her, saying slowly, "Wei Chi's grandfather was a general who accompanied the late emperor in expanding the territory. Although they were kings, they were more like friends. Later, because of his outstanding military exploits, he was named a king of a different surname by the late emperor. Although he has been in the capital, the military power of the 20,000 Wei family troops under his command has always been in the hands of the old prince. The late emperor trusted her very much."

"In order to take the throne, the current Prince Wei married the person that the old prince arranged for him, but the two had no feelings for each other. Prince Wei secretly kept a concubine, and the son born by that concubine was older than Wei Chi. Later, the Princess Wei, who was still pregnant, discovered the concubine and got upset and gave birth prematurely. It was originally twins, but one died during the birth. Only Wei Chi was left."

"The princess died after giving birth to Wei Chi because of premature birth and some trauma. What happened later was that Prince Wei ignored the old prince's objection and forcibly took the concubine into the palace and made her the princess. The son born by the concubine directly became the eldest son of Prince Wei's palace. Wei Chi was raised by the old prince. The old prince was old and had no power to stop Prince Wei's behavior, so he just let them do it."

Shen Yanyan was confused. What does this have to do with the fact that Wei Chi is his man?

Xiao Jingzhan looked at her puzzled expression and chuckled.

"Of course, this is just what people say. The truth is that the Princess of Wei discovered the affair between the Prince of Wei and his concubine. They found out and wanted to kill her to silence her. The Princess of Wei managed to escape, but she was injured and frightened during childbirth. She passed away after giving birth to two children."

When the old Prince Wei received the news and rushed over, there was only a corpse and two children. At that time, the old prince was already seriously ill and unable to take care of the two children. He knew that if both children were left in the Prince Wei's Mansion, then even with his protection, none of them would survive, and the concubine and his son would not tolerate these two children.

He sent the healthy child away and brought Wei Chi back to his mansion to raise him personally. For the sake of the two of them, the old prince dragged his heavy body and lived in the mansion for more than ten years.

"Five years ago, when I went to the border, I met a man, Wei Chi's brother Wei Ji. He was a scout in the army at that time. In two years, he went from a scout to a general. No one knows the hard work and hardships he went through. The fifteen-year-old boy was brave and I became good friends with him at that time. Later, when he knew I was going back to the capital, he said he would guard the border for me and asked me to look after Old Prince Wei and Wei Chi for him."

"He had been communicating with the old prince Wei, but at that time he didn't have the ability to go back and fight against the prince. Later, I returned to the capital, and after ascending the throne, I found the old prince Wei. He handed the Wei Chi and the military talisman to me, and then he passed away. Maybe he couldn't hold on a long time ago, but for the sake of the Wei family and the two brothers, he kept himself alive with medicine. After knowing Wei Ji's situation, I was relieved, and he passed away at that time."

"After I ascended the throne, I was faced with wolves in front and tigers behind. For the sake of the government and to prevent chaos in my country, I was exhausted and unable to protect him anymore. After I named him the crown prince, I sent him into the underworld and hid his identity."

"Now, Prime Minister Gao and his party can't wait any longer. The capital is about to be in chaos. If he doesn't come back, the Wei family army will really be destroyed. He grew up with the old prince. Although he was a playboy before, he has a special feeling for the Wei family army. So he came back. If he wants to save the Wei family army and take revenge on the King of Wei, there is no other way except to enter the court."

"I guess it wasn't easy for you in the past three years." Shen Yanyan put her arms around his waist and buried her head in his chest.

Although she was in poor health, she could at least do whatever she wanted in the Divine Doctor Valley. Apart from the hard work, the people in the valley and her master treated her like her family. She felt that her situation was much better than his.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at the top of her head, his eyes full of tenderness. Yes, with wolves all around, how could it be easy? He sat on the throne, but it could be lost at any time. If it weren't for the millions of people and those who stood behind him and supported him, he would not be willing to be the emperor. Everyone wants to sit on this position, but once you really sit on it, you can make many choices, but few. It is difficult to be an emperor, and it is even more difficult to be an emperor who protects the people and the country.

During these three years, he seemed to be standing at the pinnacle of power, but in fact he was just wandering around in the vortex of power. The empty sense of loneliness and powerlessness made him unable to hold on until he met Shen Yanyan and spent time with her. Looking at her overflowing vitality and free life, he realized that his original intention of going to the border was for the people. His original intention of returning to the capital to seize power was not to enable the people who left the country to live a good life.

When they first met, he was only slightly interested in her, but when he left Yangzhou and returned to the capital, he realized that he actually cared about her more than he had imagined. He would often think of her charming look in a red dress, and her heroic look when riding a horse and hunting. The relationship between them was destined from the first moment they met.

"Yes, but I won't be afraid of anything with you by my side in the future."

"Is Gao Xiang so difficult to deal with?" Shen Yanyan felt a little distressed when she saw his tired appearance.

"He is a veteran of two dynasties. When my father was still alive, he was a powerful minister with great power. He was born in a poor family and served in the court for decades. He has countless disciples. When my father was in good health, he knew to be restrained. Later, when my father's health declined, he seized power and recruited many disciples. But my brothers only knew how to fight for the throne and didn't see that the Xiao family's territory was being eroded step by step. If I hadn't returned to the capital, this imperial city would now belong to the Gao family."

The struggle for power was fierce. At that time, the most difficult people to deal with were not the emperor's sons, but Concubine Wu and Prime Minister Gao. The two of them colluded with each other and harmed the emperor and the country of Li.

At the beginning, he and the Queen Mother joined forces to drive the King of Wu out of the capital, and executed the evil concubine Wu Taifei. Seeing that the situation was hopeless, Gao Xiang turned to him and surrendered. If it weren't for the chaos in Li State at that time, he would have killed Gao Xiang. However, Li State at that time could not withstand such turmoil, and the other three countries were eyeing it covetously. He could only seek the skin of the tiger and find a little survival space for Li State in the cracks.

Now, Prime Minister Gao couldn't wait any longer, and he couldn't wait any longer.

If you leave the country, you must take the surname Xiao. Gao Xiang must die.

Looking at the person in his arms, she had tied her life to his, and he couldn't afford to lose.

"Xiao Jingzhan, I will always stand with you." Shen Yanyan could also feel his fatigue from his words. The Gao family was really difficult to deal with. The poor children behind Prime Minister Gao were the representatives of the scholars in the world. However, they were obviously scholars who should work for the people and the country, but because of his selfish desires, he took these people who belonged to the people into his own school to help him seize power.

A single move can affect the entire body. No wonder he had to prepare for so many years before taking action. This matter really cannot afford any mistakes.

Xiao Jingzhan listened to her words quietly, his chest filled with strange emotions, warm and a little sour. His eyes were gentle and firm, looking at her with love and trust.

Her words were like a spring breeze, warming his heart. He knew that she was his solid backing and the sustenance of his soul. No matter how many difficulties and challenges there were ahead, as long as she could stand by his side, he would have endless strength and courage.

He gently held her hand, feeling her warmth and strength. He wanted to tell her that everything was up to him, and he would take on all the responsibilities and difficulties for her. He would use his efforts and struggles to create a beautiful world for their future.

At this moment, their hearts are closely connected, their eyes meet, full of expectations and confidence for the future. No matter what the wind and rain, they will go hand in hand and face all kinds of life together.

Prince Wei's Palace.

The next morning, sunlight shone through the window onto the hall of Prince Wei's mansion. Wei Chi sat on a chair, staring at the smiling old butler in front of him with a puzzled look.

The old butler seemed to see through Wei Chi's thoughts and said softly: "Sir, when you go to the military camp this time, you can go find this person. This person is someone left by the old prince." After saying that, he handed a note to Wei Chi.

Wei Chi was moved when he heard this. His grandfather had done so much for him. He couldn't help but ask, "Who did your grandfather keep in the army?"

The old butler smiled mysteriously and replied, "Young Master, you will know when you get there. The old prince must have a deep meaning behind this arrangement."

Wei Chi nodded and thought to himself: Grandfather has always been a far-sighted person, maybe this trip to the military camp will bring some unexpected gains.

In the main hall of the Xiliang King's Court, the King of Xiliang sat on the magnificent throne, holding a letter in his hand. His eyes flashed with ill intent, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a sly smile.

His laughter echoed in the empty hall, making people feel a chill.

The eldest and second princes looked at each other, not understanding why their father was so happy. They looked at the King of Xiliang in confusion, secretly speculating on the importance of this letter and the motives behind it.

The King of Xiliang thought: "These people actually sold out their country for their own personal gain. How foolish." He held the letter tightly, as if he wanted to crush the secret in it. He knew that this letter would bring him more power and opportunities, and he, Xiliang, could finally avenge his previous humiliation.

The King of Xiliang sat at the top, staring at his two sons below. His expression was solemn, his posture was upright, and he looked majestic without even getting angry.

The room was filled with solemnity, and only the low and serious voice of the King of Xiliang could be heard: "There must not be any mistakes in this matter."

His tone was firm and full of determination. Then, the King of Xiliang handed the letter to his two sons. They quickly took it and read the contents of the letter carefully, their expressions gradually becoming solemn.

The King of Xiliang looked at them, with a hint of worry in his eyes, but more of it was his expectation and trust in his sons. In this tense atmosphere, time seemed to have frozen, and everyone was fully aware of the importance and difficulty of this mission.

"I know what you brothers are thinking, but now is not the time to argue about these things. Once it's done, we will divide up the separate countries. Then, their fertile lands and high-yield crops will be ours." The King of Xiliang looked at his two sons.

He would not pass his throne to useless people, nor would he distinguish between the old and the young. Whoever was capable could sit on it. However, if anyone dared to make a mistake in such an important matter, he would not show mercy just because they were his sons.

"Your son dare not." Upon hearing this, the two men did not dare to have any thoughts and quickly placed their hands across their chests in unison, showing their full respect.

They bowed their heads slightly, their eyes focused, as if conveying a silent respect to each other. At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and everything around them became quiet and solemn. Their bodies leaned forward slightly, as if they were bearing an invisible pressure, but they firmly maintained the posture of saluting. At this moment, they only had respect and courtesy for each other in their hearts, and the whole scene was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

"Okay. Come on, follow me for a walk."

After that, he walked out.

The two people behind him followed him out of the hall.

After a while, the King of Xiliang came to the outside of the city with his two sons and some cavalry.

The King of Xiliang was riding a steed, standing on a hill, looking into the distance, his eyes revealing determination and resolve. Behind him were the Xiliang cavalry, who had strict military discipline, were well-equipped, and exuded murderous aura.

The King of Xiliang nodded slightly, showing satisfaction with his army. A fire ignited in his heart, as if he saw the scene of the Xiliang cavalry charging on the battlefield.

He firmly believed that one day, the iron cavalry of Xiliang would set foot on the land of Liguo and recapture the lost city. At that time, he would lead his brave warriors to avenge the previous humiliation and let the flag of Xiliang fly on the land of Liguo.

In his imagination, the battlefield was filled with rolling dust and shouts of killing. The Xiliang Iron Cavalry rushed towards the city of Liguo like a torrent of steel. They were fearless and fought bravely. The defenders of the city retreated step by step under the powerful offensive of the Xiliang Iron Cavalry. Finally, the city gate was breached. The King of Xiliang led his army into the city and recovered the lost territory.

The King of Xiliang smiled proudly, knowing that this day would come sooner or later. He would achieve this grand goal at all costs for the glory of Xiliang and the interests of the people.

"The Emperor of Liguo's birthday is coming soon. Boss, I'll leave this matter to you."

"Second brother, there can be no mistakes on the border, watch carefully."