Chapter 431 - Chapter 431: Young General, You’re Still Alive?
Chapter 431: Young General, You’re Still Alive?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Quan Qiaorong grabbed Chu Mingxuan’s clothes and said fiercely, “As long as the entire world knows that she has been kidnapped, even if that b*tch is found, she won’t be able to return to the palace!”
Chu Mingxuan suddenly pressed down on Quan Qiaorong’s shoulder and was also quite excited. “Mother, that bastard might not be dead! Father wants to find him!”
Quan Qiaorong asked in surprise, “How can that be? Didn’t you see him die with your own eyes!”
Chu Mingxuan’s eyes darkened. “He was severely injured and should have died without a doubt, but Father asked Commander Zhang to secretly investigate his whereabouts. If he wasn’t dead, how could Noble Consort Ling have escaped from the palace alone!”
He was already certain that Gu Junyan was not dead. “Mother, what should we do?”
If Gu Junyan was really found, their status would definitely be in danger.
Quan Qiaorong was also very flustered. “We can’t let the mother and son come back. We can’t let them come back!”
She had spent a lot of effort to get to where she was. Her entire family had fallen to such a state. Not only did she not win Chu Shixiong’s heart, but she also had to give up her son’s throne. How could she be willing?
Quan Qiaorong only thought for a moment before her gaze turned cold. She said without hesitation, “If you can kill him the first time, you can do it a second time!” She instructed Chu Mingxuan, “Don’t go. Go find your uncle. He will arrange it for you!”
Chu Mingxuan frowned and was a little hesitant. “What if Father finds out or the plan fails? I’m afraid Father has already sensed what happened previously and will definitely be watching us in secret.”
After all, Gu Junyan was his eldest son and Noble Consort Ling was his favorite first wife.
Quan Qiaorong sneered. “When they return, we’ll lose our lives. So what if he realizes it? They have to die. Even if the matter is exposed, you’re still his only son. No matter how angry Chu Shixiong is, he won’t do anything to you!”
Chu Mingxuan was still a little hesitant. “What about Uncle?”
Just because Chu Shixiong would not take his life did not mean that he would not take the lives of Quan Jiuzhou.
Quan Qiaorong looked at him gloomily and ordered, “Since Gu Junyan is not dead, he should have taken the initiative to return to the capital to meet the emperor. But he didn’t. Instead, he kidnapped the emperor’s woman. He has already committed the crime of deceiving the emperor and committing a crime punishable by death. Since Chu Shixiong didn’t spread the news and your uncle accidentally discovered his traces, what’s wrong with helping the emperor resolve his worries!”
“Besides, didn’t you say that Gu Chilie rebelled?”
“Gu Junyan was raised by Gu Chilie. It’s impossible for your father not to be afraid!”
“Also, even if Chu Shixiong really wants to kill your uncle, your uncle’s death will be worth it if you ascend the throne!”
“This time, we must not give them any chance to make a comeback. We must do it at all costs!”
When Chu Mingxuan met Quan Qiaorong’s sinister gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Seeing that he was frightened, Quan Qiaorong’s lips curled up into a gentle smile. However, her smile was even more creepy.
“Son, everything I’ve done is for you. There’s no way out for us, and there’s no way out for the entire family. You have to be the emperor. You can’t make any mistakes.”
Chu Mingxuan clenched his fists. “Yes, I’ll go find Uncle now!”
He had to ascend to the throne. He could not let anyone laugh at him.
If he could not give birth to a son, he would raise a child!
After Chu Mingxuan left the palace, he returned to the residence and came to another residence through the secret passage. He went out of the residence and took many turns. After confirming that no one was following him, he entered a bookstore warily and came to a small courtyard through the secret passage in the bookstore. After getting someone to report, Quan Jiuzhou entered from another secret passage in the small courtyard.
Quan Jiuzhou had already received the news. He knew exactly what Chu Mingxuan wanted him to do.
He sat down and poured himself a cup of tea.
A slightly cold wind blew over. He coughed weakly a few times. His tall back was like swaying jade bamboo, making one feel sympathy for him.
Chu Mingxuan liked his uncle very much, but he desired the imperial power even more. In the end, he opened his mouth and said, “Uncle, help me kill Gu Junyan and Noble Consort Ling!”
Quan Jiuzhou looked at him indifferently and took a sip of the bitter tea. He agreed in a cold voice, “Okay.”
Chu Mingxuan was excited and hurriedly said, “Uncle, it’s all thanks to you!”
If Quan Jiuzhou died, the suicide soldiers that the entire family had carefully nurtured would no longer listen to their orders.
It was indeed all thanks to him.
Quan Jiuzhou smiled faintly, like a wet spring rain. “We’re all family. I don’t have much time left. I just hope that Sister and you can be well.”
Chu Mingxuan felt even more guilty. He did not even dare to look at Quan Jiuzhou’s gentle and handsome face as he hurriedly bade farewell.
April said in a low voice, “Master, let’s go back. The wind is strong here.”
Quan Jiuzhou glanced at the sky and muttered, “…The wind is rising.”
Noble Consort Ling was Chu Tianbao’s biological mother. Gou Houxing knew about it. It was precisely because he knew and was Chu Tianbao’s good brother that Emperor Ling Hui sent him to look for Noble Consort Ling.
He would definitely be more serious than anyone else and do his job.
He guarded the gate and checked them one by one. He also had to personally check the long queue of people.
Noble Consort Ling, who was pretending to be a blind old woman, hunched over. She carried a basket on her back and walked towards Gou Houxing step by step.
Gou Houxing stopped in front of Noble Consort Ling and met her turbid eyes. He only looked at her for a few seconds before waving his hand. “Go!”
Noble Consort Ling secretly heaved a sigh of relief and quickened her pace. The surrounding dark guards quickly followed and protected Noble Consort Ling as she left the city.
Suddenly, Gou Houxing shouted, “Stop!”
Noble Consort Ling’s bamboo basket fell to the ground. The dark guard helped her pick it up, but Gou Houxing rushed in the opposite direction and stood behind a tall woodcutter. “General, is that you?”
Chu Tianbao turned around and saw a rough and weathered face. It was not similar to Chu Tianbao’s handsome appearance at all.
How could there be such an exquisite disguise in the world?
Gou Houxing revealed a trace of disappointment. Just as he was about to wave his hand and say that he had recognized the wrong person, a familiar voice sounded in his ear. “Little Gou.”
Gou Houxing suddenly looked up and widened his eyes in disbelief. Chu Tianbao said, “How have you been?”
This voice was clearly that of the Young General!
Gou Houxing said excitedly, “Young General, you’re still alive?”
Chu Tianbao nodded. “It’s not suitable to talk here for long. I’m leaving.”
Gou Houxing said without hesitation, “I’ll go with you!”
He joined the army to follow Chu Tianbao. Now that Chu Tianbao was no longer around, in order to protect Noble Consort Ling, he rushed onto the battlefield with all his might, hoping that he could support her one day.
Now that Chu Tianbao had returned and was about to take Noble Consort Ling away, Gou Houxing was tired of the bureaucracy and had to follow him!
Chu Tianbao nodded. “Okay.”
Gou Houxing was overjoyed. He immediately went to change his clothes and followed Chu Tianbao out of the city.
Commander Zhang was anxiously waiting for Gou Houxing to send some news. In the end, while this person was investigating, he was gone. He immediately sent someone to report to Emperor Ling Hui..