Chapter 515 - 303: Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Chapter 515: Chapter 303: Silence Speaks Louder Than Words
Recalling for a moment, he suddenly remembered the words Elder Master Xiao had said to Xiao Jinghong during his birthday banquet—build high walls, delay claiming the throne, and amass abundant provisions.
"The current situation in Shu State... is somewhat chaotic."
Xiao Jinghong waited for a moment. Seeing that he had stopped talking, she couldn’t help but ask, "Is that it?"
"That’s it."
Chen Yi set down his teacup, looking at her with a half-smile. "Since it’s so chaotic, it naturally falls to you, Madam, to pacify everything.
"Otherwise, how could I peacefully remain an idle man?"
Xiao Jinghong was left speechless. She looked at him for a moment before replying, "Jinghong will certainly do her utmost."
Chen Yi picked up the kettle and poured her a full cup of tea. "There is no need for you to rush, Madam.
"These past few days, I read a saying in a book: ’He who commits many injustices is doomed to ruin.’
"Those harboring evil intentions will face disaster sooner or later.
"Take that ’Jackal’ who kidnapped Eldest Sister yesterday, for instance. Didn’t he die in the barren wilderness?"
Xiao Jinghong hummed in agreement, her expression slightly aloof. "King Landu has long harbored rebellious intentions. I’m certain that before he resolves the matters in Poshisu Country, he will not approach the borders of the Great Wei."
Hearing this, realization dawned on Chen Yi. So that was it. Her words had awakened him.
No wonder the White Tiger Guard General dared to contact King Landu. He was certain that King Landu’s target was Poshisu Country. If so, were King Landu’s transactions with Liu Hong and the Ji State Trading Company all in preparation for his rebellion?
Having figured this out, Chen Yi marveled at how many formidable figures there were within the Great Wei Dynasty while cursing the shortsightedness of the Ji State Trading Company. For the sake of some silver, they actually disregarded such crucial intelligence. They probably wouldn’t realize their folly until Cui Qingwu sold the grain back to the various grain stores, causing them massive losses.
"Madam sees things clearly."
Xiao Jinghong gave a slight nod. "It is the same for the Barbarian Race. Internal strife has already broken out, so they will not lightly start another war.
"However, the appearance of Asutai, the son of the Left King, in Shu State was indeed beyond my expectations.
"Was he truly captured by those horse bandits, brought to Shu State, and turned into a barbarian slave?"
"Yes, Grandfather told me..."
They chatted casually for a bit longer until Xiaodie walked over, carrying two paintings. Xiao Jinghong unrolled them and took a look.
A thousand miles to Jiangling, a lone boat passing by, and the ethereal imagery of an Immortal Palace appeared before her eyes.
She couldn’t help but reveal a look of profound amazement. "Husband’s poetry is truly... unparalleled in this world."
There were many in the Great Wei Dynasty who could write poetry, and many who wrote it well. But there were very few who possessed Perfect Calligraphy Dao and could also compose poetry. Combining the two naturally made one exceptionally rare.
"As long as you like them, Madam..."
Seeing the two of them talking and laughing, Xiaodie quietly committed their words to memory, planning to pick a few lines to write in the "Biography of the Second Son-in-Law of the Marquis’s Mansion". She had even thought of the Chapter title. It would be called "September Sixteenth: The Son-in-Law Curries the Young Miss’s Favor".
It was fortunate that Chen Yi didn’t know her thoughts, or else he would have definitely strung her up and beaten her.
How could marital harmony have anything to do with currying favor? It was clearly... clearly... a wife leading and her husband following in perfect harmony.
Unfortunately, warm moments were always fleeting.
Not long after, an Armored Warrior came to report, "Reporting to the Second Young Miss, the Marquis has asked you to accompany him to the Governor’s Office."
Xiao Jinghong waved her hand without turning around. "Understood."
Once the Armored Warrior left, she sighed inwardly and said, "Forgive me, Husband. Since Grandfather has summoned me, I must take my leave."
Chen Yi smiled and nodded. "Do as you must, Madam. We still have long days ahead of us."
Though he said that, he was laughing much more wildly in his heart. Elder Master Xiao was actually taking Xiao Jinghong along to the Governor’s Office. It seemed he was determined to embarrass Liu Hong this time.
With these thoughts in mind, Chen Yi watched Xiao Jinghong leave. He waited a moment longer before changing into casual clothes.
"I’m heading to Guiyun Academy and the Medicine Hall. I’ll bring you some tea on my way back," he instructed Xiaodie.
"Take care, Son-in-Law..."
Chen Yi did indeed walk very slowly, as he was somewhat wary of the acute hearing Xiao Jinghong possessed with her Upper Three Grades Cultivation. He unhurriedly made a trip to the academy, dallying for half an hour before finally arriving at Jishi Medicine Hall. Finding Ma Liangcai, he wrote a few words on the table:
"Quickly notify Wang Ji. Tell him to recall Zhang Dabao and the others."
With the Elder Master mobilizing such a formidable force, the time left for him was running out!