lcionline Chapter 330 Give Her Back Her Due
Chapter 330 Give Her Back Her Due
After dismissing the court, Zhao Guoan summoned Crown Prince Zhao Haoxuan directly to the imperial study.
He paced back and forth in the study, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with worry, and said with great sorrow: "Xuan'er, you are so confused!"
After saying this, he sighed heavily again, "Your uncle is eager for you to leave the capital so that he can secretly harm you. Why are you so determined to go?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Since I am going, I am naturally confident and capable!" Zhao Haoxuan looked firm and his tone was sonorous and powerful.
"What strength?" Zhao Guoan's face darkened and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.
"You must understand that General Chen is seriously injured. To prevent Japan from taking advantage of the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, most of the troops have been deployed to the border. The maximum number of troops we can allocate to you now is only 50,000, and there is no food reserve left!"
"Father, don't worry about the food problem. Both the Capital Manor and Xie Village have reserves, which are sufficient for the supply.
As for the military strength, I have secretly trained a force of 200,000 men in Taier Mountain. They are all highly skilled in martial arts and have impressive combat capabilities!" Zhao Haoxuan said calmly.
"What? Two hundred thousand troops?"
Zhao Guoan's eyes widened in shock, his face filled with disbelief. "Xuan'er, when did you form this army of 200,000? I've never heard a word of it."
Zhao Haoxuan smiled slightly and explained, "Father, this is the power that I have secretly cultivated during my time in Xiejia Village.
All this time, I have kept silent about this matter, just waiting for the critical moment to come in handy.
They are usually scattered throughout Taier Mountain, using hunting and farming as a cover, but in reality they are already well-trained and are only waiting for the order from this minister."
Zhao Guoan looked at his calm and capable son, his heart filled with surprise and relief. He had never expected that his son would be so far-sighted.
"That's great, that's great!" He nodded repeatedly, and said earnestly, "However, you must be very careful on this trip and must not be careless in the slightest. Your uncle is very shrewd and will definitely not let you go easily."
Zhao Haoxuan bowed and said solemnly, "Don't worry, Father. I have reached the level of a Venerable now, and I will definitely be able to resolve this crisis."
"What, the Venerable Realm?" Zhao Guoan once again showed an incredulous look, and asked with a puzzled look on his face, "How did you break through to the Venerable Realm in such a short time?"
"Reporting to my father, Xinyao is now a ninth-grade alchemist!" When Zhao Haoxuan mentioned Wang Xinyao, his eyes unconsciously revealed tenderness and pride.
In his heart, Xinyao is so intelligent and outstanding.
"What, a ninth-grade alchemist? How is that possible? The most outstanding alchemist in the entire Xia country is only fifth-grade!" Zhao Guoan was completely shocked, and the expression on his face gradually changed from shock to emotion.
At this moment, he no longer felt that Wang Xinyao, a humble widow, was not worthy of his son.
It's such a pity that such an outstanding woman can only be a concubine due to her status!
Zhao Haoxuan smiled and recounted in detail how Wang Xinyao devoted herself to studying the art of alchemy in Xiejia Village, overcame numerous difficulties and obstacles, and finally broke through to become a ninth-grade alchemist.
After hearing this, Zhao Guoan looked at Wang Xinyao with even greater respect, and secretly had new thoughts and plans in his mind.
"Father, there's one thing I haven't told you yet. Xinyao grew up with Gou Chunmei, and she used to be her maid.
She was absolutely certain that Gou Chunmei was the biological daughter of Shangshu Gou Hongying, and not some Miao princess at all! "Zhao Haoxuan told this important news truthfully with a serious expression.
"What? There is such a thing!" Zhao Guoan was shocked and fell into deep thought.
If Gou Chunmei is really just the daughter of Gou Hongying, then there must be an unspeakable secret behind the disappearance of the Miao princess. It may be a long-planned conspiracy, and someone is trying to use it to provoke disputes between the two countries.
"Xuan'er, do you have any solid evidence for this matter?" Zhao Guoan looked solemn, his eyes fixed on Zhao Haoxuan.
Zhao Haoxuan was confident and said, "Father, Xinyao can confirm it, and I will also conduct a secret investigation and will definitely find solid evidence."
Zhao Guoan nodded and warned, "This matter is of great importance. You must investigate secretly and never alert the enemy."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will not fail my mission. Now I have 200,000 elite soldiers under my command, and with the help of the elixirs refined by Xinyao, I have full confidence to deal with all difficulties and obstacles." Zhao Haoxuan's eyes revealed a firm belief.
Zhao Guoan patted his shoulder and said with relief, "Okay, I believe you. If you can find out the truth and resolve this crisis, I will not treat Wang Xinyao unfairly and will give her the status and honor she deserves."
Zhao Haoxuan was delighted and quickly bowed, saying, "Thank you, Father. I will return and prepare immediately. I will lead the troops to Li Country in a month."
As the sky darkened and night slowly fell, Zhao Haoxuan said goodbye to his father, Emperor Zhao Guoan, and returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion.
After dinner, Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao came to the side hall where Gou Chunmei lived.
It's time to settle this account with her!
"Come here, let me out! I am the Crown Princess. Who gave you the guts to detain me? When I get out, I will tear you into pieces!"
Before he even stepped into the side hall, he heard Gou Chunmei's hoarse roar coming from the room.
Zhao Haoxuan and Wang Xinyao walked steadily into the side hall.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are here?" Gou Chunmei's eyes immediately became tender.
However, when she saw Wang Xinyao, her eyes widened instantly and she said viciously: "Wang Xinyao, how dare you send people to imprison me? You will definitely regret it!"
Wang Xinyao sneered and responded fearlessly, "Gou Chunmei, you're still so stubborn even now. You're not a princess of the Miao Kingdom at all. You're just the daughter of Gou Hongying. Your identity is nothing but a carefully planned conspiracy."
"You're talking nonsense. What evidence do you have?" Gou Chunmei's face turned pale as paper in an instant, but she still pretended to be calm and tried to argue.
Wang Xinyao took a step forward, her expression calm, and she spoke slowly, "Gou Chunmei, you and I grew up together, and I know your life story very well. Do you think you can keep it a secret forever?"
"What did you say? Who are you?" Gou Chunmei's face was full of surprise, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.
Wang Xinyao slowly began to recall the past that she could not bear to look back on.
"Seven years ago, just because someone praised me for being beautiful, you became jealous and lied to me that the scenery on the top of Xiejia Village was beautiful, and asked me to accompany you to climb the mountain.
After we reached the top of the mountain, you cruelly scratched my face with a knife while I kept begging you to let me go.
We grew up together. When others didn't dare to play with you, I was always by your side. In my heart, I always regarded you as my own sister.
But you ignored my pleas and cruelly pushed me off the cliff!" Wang Xinyao's eyes were slightly red, as if the painful experience happened just yesterday.