The eldest princess is a captive and the abstinent official is seductive

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

Xiao Chong quickly summoned several close generals from the military camp and held a secret discussion in the study room for half an hour, and then entered the palace again.

"I've passed away?" Yan Chen was stunned, obviously caught off guard by the news, "When will it happen?"

Xiao Chong's face was pale and he 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 Chong in the capital, but there was no legitimate reason.

This is not a time of war, and there is no more important thing in the world than a mother's passing and a son's return to observe filial piety. If he makes a wrong step, not only will Xiao Chong be reviled by the world, but he, the emperor, will also fall into criticism.

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

How could Yan Chen not be worried?

He has not yet secured his throne, and Xiao Chong is the only military commander he can rely on. Once he leaves, Yan Chen feels even more uncertain.

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 according to the order. After saluting, he asked: "The emperor has summoned me?"

"General Xiao's mother has passed away at home, and he urgently needs to rush back to Jizhou." Yan Chen's expression was solemn, "What suggestions do Wen 꺶그녦 have?"

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

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 were personally promoted by General Xiao and are capable officers. 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 Chong, so there should be no problem for the time being - even if there was a problem, there was nothing he could do about it, and Xiao Chong had to go back.

Not only did he go back, he also had to take Mr. Xiao back with him. Now the life and death of his two sons were uncertain. Once they left the capital, who knew what would happen in the future?

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

However, he knew better than anyone in his heart that now the emperor trusted Xiao Chong just like trusting a life-saving straw. No one else could immediately seize the military power from Xiao Chong no matter what they tried.

But nothing can be changed during this time, except birth, old age, illness and death, which are beyond our control.

Since ancient times, filial piety has been paramount to heaven, and no one dares not to take filial piety at heart. How many civil servants in history have missed moving because of their filial piety, and how many have been eyeing this opportunity to replace it?

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

Wen Jin narrowed his eyes and looked at his own hands.

Powerful ministers are best at playing with power, calculating, and killing.

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... There was no rush.

There can be no rush.

Wen Jin suppressed the mad and violent anger in her heart. Thinking of the days when she was forced to copy the Heart Sutra, the violent beast in her heart gradually calmed down.

There's no rush, he told himself.

Her Highness likes a noble gentleman who is as gentle as jade, elegant and calm, and he cannot become what 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 with the look of a well-off man again: "I was just thinking that General Xiao will go back to Jizhou this time and it will take several years. The Huben Army really needs to be properly settled."

"You are right, but don't be in a hurry." Yan Chen thought highly of Xiao Chong껚, "I will leave General 꺶's position for you until you come back."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xiao Chong was grieving and anxious, "My son Jing Han's whereabouts are still unknown. 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 about him as soon as possible and send a letter to General 꺶."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wen Jin just smiled, a gentle and harmless smile.

With Chongxiao in his heart, Xiao Chong didn't even waste time. 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.

Once I go away, I'm afraid I won't be able to come back.

As for what will happen after next year...

Wen Jin's eyes and heart were cold, Xiao Chong couldn't hope to come back in this life.

"Wen Qing." Yan Chen frowned, "Do you think it's too much of a coincidence that Mr. Xiao's passing time is too coincidental?"

"Things like this are often like this. How can it be that the house is leaking but 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 normal and everyone faces them. At this level, no one will be an exception.”

Yan Chen frowned, it was too coincidental.

Thinking of what happened to the Xiao family recently, Yan Chen felt like a stone was weighing 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 the moment. At this juncture, the old lady of the Xiao family has passed away again... If he said that he was not targeting the Xiao family, how could 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 young emperor with a depressed look in his eyes and eyebrows, and the corners of his lips slightly raised.

Can't stand this?

The more exciting show is yet to begin.