Spring in the East Palace

Chapter 245 Leading the troops to the expedition

If she could understand it clearly, wouldn't Qin Yue and Qin Chuyan understand it clearly?

"Of course I know." Qin Chuyan said lightly.

Shen Muyin was a little anxious and grabbed Qin Chuyan's hand: "Those people's memorials finally worked, right? The emperor also has to balance the pros and cons, so he wants you to lead the troops in person, is that what you mean?"

Being an emperor, there are many frustrations.

Many times they even have to send their own sons away.

The last time Qin Chuyan led troops into battle when he was young, he became famous in one fell swoop.

This time everyone will be on guard against Qin Chuyan, and Qin Chuyan will have a hard time. It will not be as glorious as it seems.

How could Shen Muyin not worry?

She had never encountered Qin Chuyan leading troops to war in her previous life, so Shen Muyin had no idea what would happen next.

According to Shen Muyin's speculation about that person, that person's ambition is probably unfathomable, and Qin Chuyan's existence is indeed a concern.

Thinking of this, there was only panic in Shen Muyin's eyes.

The usual calmness seemed to disappear completely at this moment.

"Are you worried about me?" Qin Chuyan asked Shen Muyin with a smile, seeming very relaxed.

Shen Muyin said nothing, just watched quietly. This look expressed his meaning vividly.

Not just worry, but also a hint of confusion.

"Don't worry, I will definitely return victorious." Qin Chuyan was calm.

"You haven't told me yet why you are leading the troops to war." Shen Muyin didn't let Qin Chuyan's trickery get around him, and asked calmly.

Qin Chuyan laughed silently this time: "You are always so hard to deceive."

But Qin Chuyan did not loosen his hand on Shen Muyin's cheek, his eyes were still calm: "The remnants of the previous dynasty have formed a very large force in the surrounding area. They must be destroyed, otherwise, sooner or later, they will endanger the safety of Yan State."

"When did this happen?" Shen Muyin's mind raced.

"It has been a long time, and my spies have been watching. In the beginning, they were not a force to be reckoned with, but now they have united with the surrounding small countries, so Yan State can no longer turn a blind eye." Qin Chuyan explained.

It's like a single chopstick is extremely easy to break, but when it's a bundle of chopsticks, it's very difficult to break.

There is strength in numbers, that's obvious.

If we allow them to continue to gather strength, their power may get out of control.

"In addition, Yan State has enjoyed peace and prosperity for many years, and these generals have never been involved in a melee. If they are not prepared in advance, and problems really arise, they will be completely defeated and there will be no room for maneuver." Qin Chuyan did not hide this and told Shen Muyin truthfully.

Shen Muyin's heart was beating fast and all kinds of confusing scenes appeared in his mind.

She wanted to connect the dots, but Shen Muyin couldn't grasp the key point in this news.

"So, I have to lead the troops to fight in order to calm the people's hearts." Qin Chuyan continued.

"Then why is it half a year later?" Shen Muyin asked word by word.

Qin Chuyan's eyes fell on Shen Muyin, and he was very quiet: "Before the troops move, the food and grass must go first. This war is estimated to take two or three years, so before going, you must prepare everything. You can't fight a war without preparation."

Shen Muyin stopped talking and became even quieter.

Two or three years is really too long.

The war was all taking place on the border, so Shen Muyin naturally had no chance of seeing Qin Chuyan, which meant they wouldn't be able to meet for a long time.

"Will it take so long?" Shen Muyin asked in a low voice.

"Yes, this is the fastest time." Qin Chuyan said calmly, "The last time I led the army to an expedition, it took six years to go back and forth."

I haven't been to Kyoto for six years. I've been on the front lines all the time, with one crisis after another. Now that the battle is over, there is still a lot of cleanup work to do and the surrounding people need to be resettled. It's definitely not possible to just turn around and leave.

These two or three years are the shortest time Qin Chuyan can give.

But it is not guaranteed.

"So we won't be able to meet each other anymore, right?" Shen Muyin asked directly.

Qin Chuyan looked at Shen Muyin quietly and unexpectedly did not answer this question.

Shen Muyin didn't say anything, nor did he avoid Qin Chuyan's gaze.

In this situation, Shen Muyin calmed down. Before Shen Muyin could speak, Qin Chuyan suddenly pinched Shen Muyin's chin and asked her to look at him.

"Do you know why I don't appoint a crown princess?" Qin Chuyan asked directly.

Shen Muyin shook his head.

It's really hard to guess.

At first, Shen Muyin thought that Qin Chuyan didn't want to appoint a crown princess because he didn't want to be controlled by others. After all, how could Qin Chuyan be willing to be controlled by others?

How could the Crown Princess of the Eastern Palace be just any random person? After all, she had to be someone with power and influence who could bring convenience to Qin Chuyan.

In this situation, Qin Chuyan would be in control and would not be able to act so recklessly. He would have to be more deliberate in what he did.

But now it seems that this is probably not the reason.

Because Qin Chuyan's eyes had already told him.

Qin Chuyan smiled lightly, "Because Yan State has never been truly peaceful. Even you know that the people of the previous dynasty are causing chaos, so how can I not know? If I appoint a crown prince, then this crown prince may one day be alone in her empty room, or even be a widow for the rest of her life. You know, as the crown prince's concubine, it is impossible for her to remarry in this lifetime, and she can only live in this piece of red walls and tiles for the rest of her life, and she can never leave."

This is a besieged city, people outside want to get in, and people inside want to get out.

Only those who have stayed in the deep palace know how difficult it is to operate in this imperial palace.

Qin Chuyan watched his mother become increasingly depressed and eventually commit suicide. He would never let the person he loved follow in his mother's footsteps.

If he were an emperor, he would have many things that he could not control. Who would understand his innocence and grievances at that time?

"If I make you my concubine, you can only stay in the East Palace and cannot leave it. Even if you want to go back to your parents' home, you must be ordered three times before you can leave. You must come back on the same day. It is impossible to stay for two more days. And your family members will bow down to you and treat you as an elder instead of an elder."

Qin Chuyan said quietly: "It's like six months later, I will lead the army to go to war, and you can only wait for me in the imperial palace. If I'm not by your side, I'm not sure what will happen, and I can't protect you completely."

Every word this person said was for Shen Muyin's sake, without any joking in his words.

"Also, if I lose the battle, you will be a widow for the rest of your life. The Eastern Palace will have a new owner, and the place you go won't be much better than the Cold Palace. With your personality, you shouldn't be locked up in the Imperial Palace like this." Qin Chuyan calmly made his meaning clear.