Everything starts from Menghualu

Chapter 433: Conversation between the Emperor and His Ministers and Persuasion of Yan Lin

It turns out that everything was due to this military token. Yes, it was definitely because of this. Otherwise, how could the Xue family dare to do this? It must be the order of His Majesty.

"Husband, is it really, really my royal brother? But even if it is the case, there is no need to kill him, right? It's just an ice soldier talisman, can't you just hand it over?" Shen Zhiyi asked
"Madam, don't be so naive. You also said that it is just a military token. You know, this military token is called a military token, but in fact it is the seal of the Yan family."

"This thing is only useful when the Yan family is not around. When the Yan family is around, it's just a piece of stone, nothing more than a thing. So do you think the Marquis of Yan can survive?"

"If he is alive, what use is this military token?" Cao Cheng said
After hearing this, Shen Zhiyi stopped talking. Yes, if the Yan family was still alive, then this military talisman would be of no use. Jiang Xuening also understood it.

"Madam, don't tell anyone what I told you today. And don't tell Miss Xue Ning either. Don't tell anyone."

"All you need to know is that this matter was decided by my adoptive father. You don't need to know or say anything else." Cao Cheng said
After hearing this, Shen Zhiyi nodded, and then looked at Jiang Xuening who was standing beside her. After Jiang Xuening felt the princess's gaze, she also nodded.

There was no conversation along the way, and the carriage quickly entered the palace. Cao Cheng got off the carriage as soon as he entered the palace gate, and then went to the imperial study, while Shen Zhiyi and the others returned to her bedroom.

Shen Lang looked at Cao Cheng in front of him, then at the military token, and didn't speak for a while. After a long while, he said, "Jianwei, I need you to give me an explanation, why did you kill the Marquis of Yan?"

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Yan was killed by my adoptive father. It has nothing to do with me." Cao Cheng bowed and said
"I don't want to hear these high-sounding words. Just tell me why you watched Duke Dingguo kill Marquis Yan? Do you know what the consequences will be?" Shen Lang asked
"Your Majesty, as long as Yan Mu is alive, this military token is just a piece of stone. Only when he dies, this military token becomes a military token. I wonder if Your Majesty is satisfied with my explanation?" Cao Cheng said
After hearing this, Shen Lang wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say a word, because he had to admit that Cao Cheng was right.

"Well, even if what you said is right, have you ever thought about what to do with the Tongzhou camp? What if there is a riot?" Shen Lang continued.
"Your Majesty, the Tongzhou camp will not move. Even if there is any movement, it doesn't matter. After all, I have saved Yan Lin's life. Those diehards of the Yan family will never dare to move." Cao Cheng said
"Okay, remember what you said and deal with it now. I don't want to hear any more surprises." After Shen Lang finished speaking, he waved his hand.

Seeing this, Cao Cheng naturally knew that the emperor was still a little angry, but he didn't care. He just bowed and then left the imperial study.

After he left, Shen Lang stared at his receding back with a changing expression, but when he finally saw the military talisman, he returned to normal.

At this time, Cao Cheng left the imperial study, but did not leave directly, but went to his wife's bedroom, because only Jiang Xuening could persuade Yan Lin.

At this time, Jiang Xuening was thinking of a way to get rid of Yan Lin with Shen Zhiyi.

"Don't worry. Since my husband has said that he wants to spare Yan Lin's life, Duke Dingguo will definitely not do anything, so you can rest assured." Shen Zhiyi advised.
Jiang Xuening nodded after hearing this, but she still didn't relax in her heart. She was very confused at this moment, because she didn't know the meaning of her coming back.

They thought that the things they could change had not changed at all, and everything was still going on according to the trajectory of the previous life. So what was the meaning of her existence?

Was she just going through everything she had experienced in her previous life all over again? Just when she was confused, Cao Cheng came over.

"My dear husband, you are finally here. Tell me what my brother said." Shen Zhiyi said

"Madam, His Majesty said that he didn't know about this. My adoptive father will probably be punished, but there is hope that Yan Lin's life can be saved." Cao Cheng said
"What? Can it be saved? Husband, then tell me quickly, tell me how to do it?" Shen Zhiyi said

"Madam, now that Marquis Yan is dead, the Tongzhou camp will definitely take action. As long as Yan Lin can persuade the Tongzhou camp not to cause trouble, he will naturally be able to survive." Cao Cheng said directly
"Impossible, he won't do that. I know him." Jiang Xue Ning said helplessly.
"Miss Xue Ning, this depends on you. Whether he can survive or not depends on your decision. If you can persuade him, he can survive. Otherwise, he will die." Cao Cheng said
"Me? What use am I? Why would he listen to me?" Jiang Xue Ning shook her head.

"No, you underestimate yourself. I don't know if he would listen to you before, but now, he will definitely listen to you, because you are the only one he has now, right?"

"Miss Xue Ning, there is no time for you to think slowly now. Speed ​​is of the essence in war. Once Tongzhou is really in chaos, it will be too late and it will be useless by then." Cao Cheng said
"Yes, Ningning, don't think too much. Just go and give it a try. What if it works? No matter if it works or not, you have to give it a try to know, right?" Shen Zhiyi advised.
After hearing this, Jiang Xuening forced herself to cheer up and nodded.

"Okay, Madam, I will take Miss Xue Ning to Xingwuwei now. If we are any later, my adoptive father will probably be executed." Cao Cheng said directly
After hearing this, Shen Zhiyi nodded quickly, and then Jiang Xuening followed Cao Cheng directly.

From the moment she came out of the bedroom all the way to the palace gate, and then to getting on the carriage, Jiang Xuening never uttered a word, and Cao Cheng naturally did not speak either.

At this time in the Xingwuwei prison, the Xue family father and son were talking about something.

"Dad, where do you think this seal could have gone? How come we can't find it?" Xue Ye asked
"Where else could it go? It was first taken by Xie Wei, and then by Cheng'er. Now, it is probably in the hands of His Majesty." Xue Yuan said
"What? Dad, you said the military token is in my eldest brother's hand? Then why didn't he say it? Why did he enter the palace by himself?" Xue Ye asked
"Silly child, what else could it be? Of course it's because of Prince Linzi. If this military token fell into my hands, I don't even know whether I would hand it over to Your Majesty."

"So of course he has to take it away, and of course I have to let him take it away. After all, now is not the right time, and there can't be any accidents at this time." Xue Yuan said directly
"Dad, is it true that the relationship between us and Big Brother can never go back to the way it was?" Xue Ye asked.

"Yer, there are some things I don't want to do. I watched him grow up. If there were other possibilities, do you think I would do that?"

"Many things are not what I want, but what the situation forces me to do. Who made the current emperor have no son? If he had a son, why would I do this?" Xue Yuandao
After hearing this, Xue Ye stopped talking immediately. For a while, the father and son fell into silence. At this time, Cao Cheng brought Jiang Xue Ning here. "Cheng'er is here. You brought this little girl here for Yan Lin, right?" Xue Yuan said.
"Yes, foster father, it is indeed for Yan Lin. After all, the Tongzhou camp still needs Yan Lin. By the way, foster father, is Yan Lin okay now? Can he see people?" Cao Cheng asked.

"Of course he can. He is doing fine now. I knew you would come, so I didn't touch him. But he doesn't seem to be in good condition now." Xue Yuandao
"I know, foster father. I will take this girl there now and come back later." Cao Cheng said
After hearing this, Xue Yuan didn't say anything. Cao Cheng naturally took Jiang Xuening away. When they arrived at the cell, they saw Yan Lin with a decadent look on his face.

"Okay, Miss Xue Ning, it's up to you from now on. If you can persuade him, he can survive, but if not, then I can't say for sure." After saying this, Cao Cheng left.

After Cao Cheng left, Jiang Xuening slowly walked into the cell, and then said with a distressed look on her face, "Yan Lin, Yan Lin, how are you? Are you okay?"

Yan Lin heard the voice and slowly raised his head. After seeing that it was indeed Jiang Xuening, he quickly lowered his head and moved away.

"Yan Lin, raise your head, look at me? Look at me!" Jiang Xue Ning held him and said
Yan Lin instinctively raised his head. Just when he was about to lower his head again, Jiang Xuening spoke again, "If you lower your head now, I will leave immediately and you will never see me again in your life!"

After hearing this, Yan Lin stopped lowering his head and said, "Ningning, please go. This is not the place for you. Go quickly."

"Yan Lin, you must cheer up. If Lord Yan knew about this, he would definitely not want you to become like this, so you can't go on like this!"

"You have to cheer up. Don't forget that you still have to avenge the Marquis." Jiang Xue Ning said

"Revenge? But how can I take revenge in my current state? I can't even get out." Yan Lin said
"No, who said you can't go out? Of course you can go out. As long as you cheer up, I will find a way to get you out. Yan Lin, let me ask you, do you want to go out?" Jiang Xue Ning said

"Of course I thought about it, but, but it's impossible for me to go out." Yan Lin shook his head
"I only ask if you want to go out. You don't need to worry about the rest. Since you want to go out, I can let you go out. As long as you promise to stabilize the Tongzhou camp, you can go out." Jiang Xue Ning said

"Hmm? Ningning, what did you say? You want me to stabilize the Tongzhou camp? But, but now the military seal is not in my hand, how can I stabilize them?" Yan Lin said
"Of course I'll use your identity. Don't forget that you are the prince of the Yongyi Marquis's Mansion. As long as you open your mouth, they will naturally listen to you."

"Yan Lin, I know you don't want to, but this is really the only way to save you. This is Xingwuwei, the territory of the Xue family. If you don't agree."

"It won't be long before you die of illness in prison. By then, it will be too late. Don't think that you, a group of scattered people, can help Lord Yan to avenge his father. That's impossible."

"Don't forget that Cao Cheng is here. As long as he is here, even if Tongzhou really takes action, they will not be able to achieve their goal. At that time, their sacrifice will be in vain." Jiang Xue Ning said

"Ningning, I believe you, but what if I help them? Can I still survive?" Yan Lin said
"You can. This is what I said. Since I helped you once, I can help you a second time. Yan Lin, as long as you promise not to contact Shen Jie in the future, I can save your life." Cao Cheng said
"So you didn't leave. Did you listen to everything we said just now?" Yan Lin said
"Of course, Miss Xue Ning, you don't really think that I would let you two meet alone, right? Don't worry, no one will know what you said except me."

"Yan Lin, actually this wouldn't have turned out like this, but because of Shen Jie, because of your relationship with Shen Jie, you broke a certain limit, which gave my adoptive father such courage."

"If you die now, then everything will be over. For you, it's a life, but for me, it's the loss of a chess piece to check and balance my adoptive father." Cao Cheng said
"Hmm? You want me to check and balance Duke Dingguo? Has your relationship really reached this point?" Yan Lin stared at Cao Cheng with his eyes fixed.

"You don't have to doubt it. No one knows Shen Jie better than you, right? Do you think he would spare my life if he ascends the throne?" Cao Cheng said calmly.

After hearing this, Yan Lin retracted his gaze. Yes, he had known Shen Jie for so many years, but this was the first time he saw him care so much about a woman.

If he could really ascend to the throne in the future, Cao Cheng would definitely not have a good ending.

"Okay, I'll trust you this time. I can go with you to give it a try, but I don't know if they will listen to me." Yan Lin said directly
"Haha, you don't have to worry about that. As long as you go, they will definitely obey you." Cao Cheng said
"Okay, you guys go and reminisce about the past. I'll go talk to my adoptive father." Cao Cheng said and left.

As for Jiang Xuening and the other two, they didn't dare to say anything because Cao Cheng had just sat in.

But Cao Cheng didn't care about all that at this time. He had already returned to his adoptive father's public housing.

"Foster father, Yan Lin has agreed to go to Tongzhou with me." Cao Cheng said directly
"Oh? That's good news. But if you go too, you must pay attention to safety and don't be careless." Xue Yuan said
"Please rest assured, foster father. I will not go alone. I will always bring the troops from the Beijing Camp with me. I came here this time to tell you that I am taking Yan Lin away."

"Also, you may be fined this time, but it shouldn't be too severe. You must be prepared. I'll take my leave now." After Cao Cheng finished speaking, he bowed and left the public housing.

After he left, Xue Ye, who had been silent, said, "Father, do we really want to keep Yan Lin? Will this bring disaster upon ourselves?"

"Of course, but I won't keep her for too long. Once this storm is over, I will definitely deal with him." Xue Yuan said
(End of this chapter)