novelones Chapter 463 Something Happened in the Capital
Chapter 463 Something Happened in the Capital
The matter was urgent, and Shen Ruzhou couldn't afford to rest. He summoned military doctors overnight and set up a dozen large pots in the backyard of the governor's mansion to start boiling the soup.
The backyard is facing the side door of the study. Bei Xiuyan's figure sitting in front of the desk and handling government affairs is reflected on the window sill. Shen Ruyi can see it when he raises his head.
As if there was a connection, Bei Xiuyan suddenly raised his eyes, turned to look out the window, and happened to meet Shen Ruzhou's staring eyes.
Shen Ruzhou's eyes were full of panic, he hurriedly looked away, lowered his head and continued to pick the medicinal materials.
In the window, the corners of Bei Xiuyan's lips raised, and a hint of smile flashed across his eyes.
The moon was at the top of the sky, and the sound of the midnight watch sounded in the city. Another sleepless night.
Xiao Chenyan didn't wake up from drunkenness until the eastern sky turned white. He rubbed his swollen head and walked out of the room. Jun Wu was already waiting outside.
"My lord, you are finally awake. The eldest princess has sent an urgent message from the capital." Jun Wu said as he took out the letter he had just received from his arms.
Xiao Chenyan opened it and took a look. His expression changed instantly. He turned around and went into the room, throwing the letter into the brazier. A cold and stern aura filled his body, "Jun Wu, prepare your horses. Let's return to the capital quickly."
Although Jun Wu didn't know the content of the letter, he guessed from Xiao Chenyan's expression that something troublesome must have happened in the capital, and he immediately accepted the order.
After walking a few steps, Xiao Chen suddenly paused, as if something suddenly occurred to him, and asked, "By the way, where is Shen Ruzhou now?"
What time has it been? Master, is he still looking for Shen Ruzhou? Jun Wu's eyes widened in surprise.
"In, at the Governor's Mansion."
As soon as Jun Wu finished speaking, he saw Xiao Chenyan striding towards the Governor's Mansion.
Shen Ruzhou worked all night to prepare the soup and medicine, and called Laifu and Fang Cheng to greet the soldiers and take them to each camp for distribution.
When Xiao Chenyan walked in, he happened to see Shen Ruzhou wearing a water-red dress, busy in the backyard. Although her face was a little tired, she could not hide her stunning appearance, which was dazzling from a distance.
Two days ago, he saw Fang Cheng coming back alone with the seriously injured Shen Chumu. He thought something bad had happened to Shen Ruzhou and was so sad that he had to drink to drown his sorrows.
Unexpectedly, with the blessing of God, Shen Ruzhou came back intact. The jewel in his heart was lost and found. Xiao Chenyan experienced great sorrow and joy. He was so overwhelmed that he didn't know what to say. He stood blankly at the door, his dark eyes closely chasing the beautiful figure in the courtyard.
After dividing the soup and medicine, strong tiredness came over him. Shen Ruzhou stretched his waist, yawned and prepared to go back to rest.
When he turned around, he happened to meet Xiao Chenyan's gaze. Shen Ruzhou was so frightened that her heart nearly jumped out of her chest.
Shen Ruzhou calmed down and met Xiao Chenyan's eyes again, but secretly guessed in his heart that Xiao Chenyan was here to cause trouble again, right?
Shen Ruzhou frowned: "What are you doing here?"
Xiao Chenyan, who was still struggling with how to speak, clearly saw the disgust in Shen Ruzhou's eyes, but still had a sullen face, held back the displeasure in his heart, and spoke slowly.
"Shen Ruzhou, it's a shame that I'm still worried about something happening to you. Are you talking to me like this?"
Faced with Xiao Chenyan's questioning, Shen Ruzhou didn't even look at him and raised his feet to leave.
When Xiao Chenyan saw this, he grabbed her wrist and without bothering to explain, he bluntly stated the purpose of his visit, "Ru Zhou, follow me back to the capital and leave now."
"Go back to Beijing?" Shen Ruzhou looked suspicious, "How can we go now at the critical moment of the war?"
Hearing this, Xiao Chenyan looked disdainful: "The regent is so capable, I believe there will be no big problems in this war, and it is unnecessary for me to stay here."
As expected, Xiao Chenyan is still the calculating and selfish man who has not changed at all in his past life.
Shen Ruzhou's eyes were full of disdain and his voice was cold, "King Wu Cheng will leave before he can get the military glory? But there is no need to take me with you for this kind of thing."
Xiao Chenyan's heart was severely torn. He had good intentions and why she, Shen Ruzhou, was always so embarrassed. He wanted to explain, but what came out of his mouth was: "Shen Ruzhou, don't think that you are following the busy front in the army like this." After you are busy, you will be able to catch Bei Xiuyan's eyes, and he will never fall in love with you!"
At this time, Jun Wu happened to run in and wanted to tell Xiao Chenyan that there could be no further delay. Hearing Xiao Chenyan's words, he was so frightened that he did not dare to speak again. Shen Ruzhou's cold and trembling voice sounded in his ears.
"Xiao Chenyan, in your eyes, am I just so unbearable? I know who I am, and I don't bother you, King Wu Cheng, to remind you all the time!"
Shen Ruzhou glared at him, turned around and left.
Seeing that she was about to leave again, Xiao Chenyan's mind turned around a few times. Finally, he suppressed the anger in his heart and gritted his teeth and said, "Shen Ruzhou, I will ask you one last time, do you want to leave?"
"I won't leave!" Shen Ruzhou refused simply and neatly, without any hesitation.
"Shen Ruzhou, if you don't follow me back to the capital this time, even if you ask me to..."
"King Wu Cheng, you'd better leave quickly. Otherwise, the Northern Liao soldiers will come and you won't be able to leave." Before Xiao Chenyan could finish speaking, Shen Ruzhou interrupted coldly, looking impatient.
Hearing this, Xiao Chenyan was so angry that his heart trembled, and he secretly clenched his fists.
He took the riding whip from Jun Wu and strode away.
When he walked to the door, Xiao Chenyan paused unwillingly, turned around and glanced at Shen Ruzhou with cold eyes, and thought to himself: We'll see, there will be a time when you beg me.
As soon as Xiao Chenyan left, Shen Ruzhou's ears were finally quiet. She raised her hand and pinched her eyebrows, and came to the flower hall full of fatigue.
After a sleepless night, huge sleepiness came over him. Shen Ruzhou lay down on the soft chair, ready to rest for a while.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he closed his eyes, he heard the sound of someone pushing the door open. Shen Ruzhou irritably grabbed the tea cup beside the soft chair and threw it away, "Xiao Chenyan, are you finished?"
The visitor raised his hand to catch the tea cup firmly, and said calmly: "King Wu Cheng has left."
Hearing this, Shen Ruzhou sat up from the soft chair and saw Beixiu Yan standing at the door. He lowered his head and closed his eyes in embarrassment, regretting his rudeness just now.
Beixiu Yan walked in, put the tea cup on the low table, stared at Shen Ruzhou, and asked inquiringly: "Do you know why King Wu Cheng is in a hurry to return to the capital?"
The word "urgent" woke up Shen Ruzhou. Just now, she just thought that Xiao Chenyan could not take advantage of the military merit before leaving. Now that she thought about it carefully, he did look eager, as if he did not dare to waste a moment.
"What happened to the capital?" Shen Ruzhou's eyes were as clear as water, and he quickly guessed the reason.
"I have also just received a secret message that the emperor is seriously ill. King Yu has been secretly contacting officials from all parties to prepare to seize power." Beixiu Yan still spoke calmly and calmly about the great changes in the capital.
He knew that with Xiao Chenyan's ability, the outcome of this battle to win the rightful son was actually decided.
"Miss Shen, once King Wu Cheng leaves, I'm afraid that when you meet again, he will be the crown prince. Then, will you regret today's decision?" Bei Xiuyan's eyes were as bright as fire, containing the power to see through people's hearts.
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Ruzhou smiled, with a hint of stubborn sobriety in his words, "I won't regret it even if he becomes the emperor. Being with someone you don't love will only lead to endless pain and torture. Even if you are the noble queen, It’s just another hell.”