novelaction Chapter 751 Heart-to-Heart Talk Between Husband and Wife!
Chapter 751 Heart-to-Heart Talk Between Husband and Wife!
After listening to Duanmu Chuze recount everything that had happened in the capital, Mu Xin Nuan felt nothing but sighs.
Who would have thought that the one who always coveted the throne the most was actually the seemingly unremarkable Prince Kang?
What's even more unimaginable is that for many years, it was Prince Kang who was stirring up trouble behind the scenes. This time, if it weren't for Duanmu Chuze's people reminding him, Prince Ming's fate would probably be the same as Prince Kang's.
Mu Xin Nuan suddenly realized that if Duanmu Chu Ze hadn't sent anyone to remind the Ming King, then he would have been the biggest winner after this incident!
Besides him, the emperor has no other legitimate son who can inherit the throne.
Mu Xin Nuan looked at the man in front of her with some disbelief. What made him choose to save the Ming King?
"What's wrong?" Duanmu Chuze looked up and met her gaze.
"Why didn't you let Ming Wang fall into this trap? Was it because you cared about brotherhood, or did you feel that there were some things that Ming Wang should understand as well?"
"I suppose so." Duanmu Chuze smiled helplessly. "In fact, I am also quite puzzled by the actions of Prince Kang. To commit treason, and even dare to force the emperor to abdicate while Father Emperor is still alive. Prince Ming has been making mistakes for many years, and it is time to wake him up."
"You're also worried that if Prince Ming gets involved, and the Emperor loses two sons in one fell swoop, he'll be heartbroken."
"Yes, not only Father, but also Mother. However, I did not expect that Duanmu Chen would be so bold as to have such thoughts. This time, Father directly stripped him of his title. Although he was not expelled from the royal family, his good days are over."
"Aze, you've done your best."
Mu Xin Nuan could clearly sense the faint sadness emanating from Duanmu Chu Ze.
No one would want to see their own siblings killing each other, or even to see someone force or kill their father.
Although Duanmu Chuze was extremely brave on the battlefield, he was still a very soft-hearted person. He always valued family ties, but this time, the chilling feelings weren't limited to just the Emperor and Empress.
"Aze, what are your plans regarding the Crown Prince?"
"Hmm?" Duanmu Chuze looked at her with some surprise.
Mu Xin Nuan knew he had misunderstood. "You and the Crown Prince have always had a deep relationship. This time, he was killed by Turkic assassins. Are you sure you won't avenge him?"
Duanmu Chuze responded with an "oh," assuming that Mu Xin Nuan wanted him to become the crown prince.
"There's no rush. I need to be fully prepared before I can take action. Besides, my father's health isn't very good right now, and if I go on a campaign at this time, I'm afraid my father and mother will worry about me even more."
"Yes, that's true. Let's wait a bit longer then. You should also get some rest. You've been working very hard these past few days."
Before long, another ten days or so passed. The Emperor's health had greatly improved. Although he was still somewhat weak, he was no longer in serious condition.
The Emperor issued an edict ordering Prince Chang Le and his wife to come to the capital. At the same time, he ordered Prince Chang Le to lead an army of 100,000 back to the capital. The Emperor did not explain the specific reasons in the edict.
It's no secret that Duanmu Chuze's fiefdom has always had more troops than the other princes.
This time, the emperor directly issued an edict ordering him to bring back 100,000 troops, which clearly had another purpose.
"You submitted a memorial to the Emperor?" Mu Xin Nuan felt that the Emperor must have seen something when he saw the decree, otherwise he would not have issued an order to lead troops.
"Hmm. I request permission to pursue the Turks to the border again. I will withdraw my troops only when they hand over the Third Prince, Keli."
Mu Xin Nuan's heart skipped a beat; she knew he was here to avenge the Crown Prince.
"Aze, you?"
"Don't worry, I'll be fine. I'm the commander-in-chief, and I won't be the one to do the most of the fighting. There's no need to worry."
How could I not be worried?
That's going to the battlefield, not to the market!
Mu Xin Nuan bit her lip, but still didn't say anything more. Since he had already made up his mind, it would be useless for her to say anything.
Furthermore, it's his responsibility to settle the score between the brothers.
Otherwise, the death of the crown prince would be like a thorn stuck in his heart, causing him endless suffering.
As a doctor, she understood that if this thorn wasn't removed, it would eventually fester and ulcerate, at which point the condition would become much more serious.
It would be better to take advantage of the moment and pull out the thorn while it's still bleeding a little.
However, Mu Xin Nuan couldn't relax, and her beautiful eyebrows remained tightly furrowed.
On the way back to Beijing, Mu Xin Nuan never smiled.
Duanmu Chuze knew what she was worried about and tried his best to soothe her emotions, but he found that no matter what he did, he was powerless.
"Anuan, don't be like this. I promise you, I will come back as soon as possible, okay?"
Looking at his handsome face and his dark eyes, Mu Xin Nuan suddenly couldn't help but burst into tears.
"Aze, what should I do? I just can't bear to let you go."
Mu Xin Nuan threw herself into his arms, crying like a child for the first time.
"Anuan, you're the most obedient girl in the world, aren't you? With you and Zonghua here, how could I bear not to come back?"
"I know, I know you'll come back. But I just can't help worrying. Aze, promise me, after this, you won't go to war again, okay?"
Seeing Mu Xinnuan crying like a child, Duanmu Chuze's heart truly melted.
"Okay! Stop crying, or Zonghua will laugh at you if he sees you crying."
"He dares? I'm his mother!"
Duanmu Chuze smiled with some satisfaction. Having such a wife by his side was truly an indescribable happiness.
He had never understood his father's feelings for his mother before, but now he did.
Throughout his life, the Emperor held the Empress Dowager in the highest esteem, not only because they were husband and wife.
It was also because when her father was going through the most difficult time, her mother never abandoned him. In fact, she even sold most of her dowry to raise enough money for his military expenses.
He now understood why his father had so many concubines, but only his mother was able to give birth to a son.
“Anuan, once we return to the capital, I will be going to war. You can stay at the Mu residence for a long time. Anyway, there's nothing much going on in our palace. As long as you are safe and sound, I will be at ease.”