HLnovel Chapter 351 A heart as vast as the sky can be dazzling.
Chapter 351 A heart as vast as the sky can be dazzling.
Among the Luo family members, there were those who were clever and ruthless, and those who were foolish and kind-hearted. In short, at this moment, when everyone saw the secret passage, the expressions on each person's face revealed their true nature.
The bodyguard beside Luo Dachong ordered, "Quickly carry me away."
Luo Er followed closely behind, leaning on a cane, with someone supporting him.
Madam Luo frowned, wanting to ask but not daring to. Despite not understanding, she followed the old lady into the secret passage.
After several twists and turns, walking along a narrow path and passing through several hidden doors, we entered a room.
There were some daily necessities in the room, some of which were already there, and some that were recently sent down by Steward Qiao at the behest of Old Madam Luo.
"Alright, let's rest here."
Finally, I can take a break.
The group found a place to sit. The place was simple, with a bed and stools, which was very different from the houses on the ground. This made the younger generation of the Luo family, who were used to a life of luxury, unhappy, especially Madam Luo, who couldn't keep her mouth shut.
Madam Luo finally voiced everyone's thoughts.
"Mother, what are we doing? Is the fighting on the border about to reach the capital?"
Madam Luo glanced at her sideways. It seemed that this silly daughter-in-law actually had some sense. Could it be that the fool had finally come to his senses?
Unexpectedly, the next second, Madam Luo said, "If the border is breached, what about Master? Has the battle been lost...?"
Madam Luo almost choked on her breath. What kind of talk was this? It would have been better if she hadn't said anything at all. She immediately said unhappily, "If you can't speak properly, then shut up."
Young Master Luo's eyes flickered as he looked at the old lady and said, "Grandmother, is this... beginning?"
There was something unspoken in the eyes of both the grandfather and grandson, but they didn't say it, and no one else understood what they meant.
Luo Er grew impatient and said, "Grandmother, elder brother, what are you talking about in riddles? We're all family, just say what you have to say. Why are you hiding things? This makes everyone uneasy."
Luo Da glanced at everyone a few times, said nothing, closed his eyes and lay down to recuperate.
On the surface, he appeared calm, but Luo Da's heart was filled with turmoil and unease. He knew that his father and grandmother had been plotting this for a long time. At first, it was just a small-scale affair, but since his eldest sister gave birth to a prince, many things had naturally begun to unfold.
He was a member of the Luo family, and some things were unavoidable; it was a case of the bold getting rich and the timid starving.
If this succeeds, the benefits he can gain are beyond words, but if it fails, it will be utterly annihilated, and none of the people here will escape.
Luo Da was inwardly anxious, and Old Madam Luo also looked worried.
Madam Luo only added to the chaos. She was not particularly astute about court affairs, but that did not mean she lacked shrewdness. Moreover, having lived in the capital for decades, it was understandable that she might have some different ideas.
Madam Luo approached Old Madam Luo and lowered her voice, saying, "Mother, if Master returns from the front lines and successfully rescues the Emperor, will he receive an even greater reward?"
A rescue? A reward?
Old Man Luo...
Well, her daughter-in-law is the kind of honest and simple-minded person, and that's about the extent of her perspective.
It's acceptable that they came up with a way to save the emperor and offer a reward.
But why didn't she think one step further?
Wouldn't it be more fulfilling to be in charge of your own affairs and to bestow rewards upon others?
Does her husband command more than half of the military power of Zhongzhao Kingdom? Is he just a paper tiger?
Does that mean her daughter is in the palace, closest to the emperor, and can't she whisper sweet nothings in his ear?
That foolish woman really infuriated the old lady.
Madam Luo pushed away Madam Luo's hand and said coldly, "Go away and shut up."
Following them, Wenwen and Wenchengbin, who were hiding in the shadows, were once again helpless.
It's so rare for someone in the Luo family to speak, so why does Old Madam Luo always prevent them from doing so?
If they don't speak, did the brother and sister follow them all the way for nothing?
In retrospect, it wasn't a complete waste of time following them. At least we found out where the Luo family was hiding, which is a discovery in itself. Let them hide for a few days and live in darkness and fear.
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Northern border
The enemy forces were routed. Wen Qilin led the soldiers of Siheshan to sweep through Qingjiantan, leaving some soldiers to guard Qingjiantan, and then turned around and led the rest of the men to support Hukoushan.
Then came Red Rock Mountain and Gray Mountain. Support was provided all the way there, and both sides suffered casualties. The blood on the battlefield stained the land of the northwestern border of Zhongzhao Kingdom.
The enemy suffered heavy casualties, and the Zhongzhao Kingdom also suffered casualties.
However, Wen Qilin did his best to save the soldiers of Zhongzhao Kingdom, and did not give up on any of them. Even when the military doctor determined that there was no need to save them, he still asked the Ye family doctor to do his best.
Among them, Uncle Ye, Wen Chengxi and Wen Chengfeng, as well as the two young men from the Wei family, all helped out from behind the scenes as apprentice doctors at the Ye family clinic.
Therefore, the lives of the soldiers at Sihe Mountain will certainly be saved.
The question of why magic and spiritual power are not used to resolve conflicts on the battlefield involves the issues of the cultivator world and the mortal world.
Different rules exist in different worlds, and different laws govern different realms of existence.
Once a cultivator enters the Dao, karma is of utmost importance. If they abuse their abilities and act recklessly in the mortal realm, they will incur a great deal of karma. Once the karma becomes overwhelming, it will hinder a cultivator's progress, and in severe cases, it may even lead to backlash. This is an ironclad rule that every cultivator should always be mindful of.
Therefore, on the battlefield on the northern border, even when leading the fight against the enemy, Wen Qilin and Wen Qiyuan used their previous martial arts skills and did not use any spiritual power, except when they needed to save lives in the rear.
The fighting on the northern border lasted for several months.
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Western battlefield
Just when Luo Qianyou thought he was safe and sound after leaving behind a body double, someone took the body double away the moment he left.
This was all a scheme orchestrated by the Crown Prince and the Marquis.
Following the example of the northern battlefield, after removing the substitutes, they also took the opportunity to expose some generals who were occupying their positions without doing any work.
With a new, valiant general in charge, a real battle unfolded on the western front.
When Wen Chengjian led his men to the valley where the enemy was hiding, these men were still puzzled. Even as they died, they shouted, "Didn't we agree to a feigned attack? Didn't we agree to give us the city? How could you go back on your word? You...!"
Before the enemy could finish speaking, Wen Chengjian thrust his sword at the leader and said fiercely, "Who told you that? Go find them. Giving you a city? You wish! Prepare to die!"
Brave warriors, capable generals, and the battle on the western front continues.
In order to lull Luo Qianyou into a false sense of security and create the illusion that the sideline was undefended.
Every now and then, soldiers would ride their warhorses back to the capital from the front lines to deliver battle reports.
A lone rider galloped past, leaving the soldiers shouting all the way: "Battle report from the front! Battle report from the front!"
An atmosphere of panic spread from the front lines to the capital.
Even while hiding in the mountain villa, Luo Qianyou could still receive letters from the capital or the battlefield from time to time.
Some were sent by the enemy, and some were sent from the battlefield.
Everything happened exactly as he planned; everything was under his control.
Luo Qianyou felt it was time for him to make his appearance.