abnabooks Chapter 2042: Queen Ying’s Test
Chapter 2042: Queen Ying’s Test
Chapter 2042: Queen Ying’s Test
"Ah, did big brother join Lingshan?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out, but he took the initiative to find the God of Destiny not long ago and asked to establish diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Shen. Therefore, his behavior cannot be simply considered from the perspective of Lingshan." He Chunhua sighed, "After your brother fell into the water and ran away, he came back like a different person. Even I can't see what he was thinking. Alas, your mother's worries are actually very reasonable."
"Wait, when he burned the Heavenly Palace, was it before he went back to Yuan last time?" He Yue was very sensitive to time nodes.
He Chunhua nodded.
No wonder. No wonder my brother looked a little different then.
He Yue was so confused that he couldn't speak for a long time.
He Chunhua continued, "Bejia has already known about this. They hate your elder brother to the core. Chuan'er's seizure of the Shining Gold Plains this time also angered many gods. So once you go out, you must be cautious and protect yourself."
He Yue nodded in a daze. The person his brother offended has been upgraded from Bega to God?
He hesitated for a moment, but still asked, "Father, if you know all this, why do you still want to establish diplomatic relations with Shanjin? Aren't you afraid of being punished by the gods?"
"If I don't establish diplomatic relations with Shanjin, the gods will not punish Shenguo?" He Chunhua smiled helplessly, "Now, Beijia already knows He Lingchuan's background and knows that he is my son! The reasons why it didn't take action against Shenguo are complicated, but you must remember that this world respects strength after all, and there are more than one faction of gods. The gods behind our Shenguo are not the Lingxu gods!"
He Yue understood.
The Shen Kingdom openly believed in Kshatriyas and worshipped Naraku as the main god. He naturally knew that Kshatriyas were not in the same group as the Lingxu gods.
"So, the God of Destiny supports father's decision?"
"Of course." He Chunhua said, "Your brother has just gained power and he also needs allies. Your trip is also an important support for him. It is the support from your family and hometown! How can other forces and countries compare to this?"
Having said that, he began to explain the details.
"You are on a diplomatic mission to Shanjin on behalf of the State of Shen. When you meet your brother, just address him as 'the Great Emperor' unless he tells you to change your words." He Chunhua reminded him of his political identity. "Also, unless your brother asks, don't talk about our family situation, not a single word!"
"For..." He Yue blurted out, but immediately reacted and nodded.
"If he doesn't change his words to you and doesn't show any affection towards you, just treat it as a normal state visit! Be polite and handle things impartially." He Chunhua said sternly, "Don't treat him as your brother. He is the Nine Nether Emperor who has killed countless people! The first thing a superior wants is respect."
Whether or not to talk about family affection must be decided by He Lingchuan himself.
He Yue agreed to all of them.
He Chunhua patiently explained everything, no matter how big or small, until his mouth was almost dry, and then he patted his son on the shoulder and said, "Also, don't tell your mother about the grudge between your brother and Beijia, so as not to scare her."
"Yes." He Yue took his leave and spent the night digesting the heavy news he had just received.
He Chunhua drank some water and returned to the imperial study.
He spent too much time on this matter and had no time to deal with his government affairs for the day.
However, when he was halfway there, Queen Ying walked out from the garden and blocked his way.
He Chunhua asked curiously: "You haven't rested yet?"
"Why do I feel that you have long intended to send Yue'er as an envoy to Shanjin?" Queen Ying tilted her head to look at him, with a gleam of suspicion in her eyes.
Otherwise, why would her husband tell them the truth today that He Lingchuan was not dead? Wouldn't it be enough if he sent an envoy himself, holding a scepter and sailing out to sea to establish diplomatic relations with Shanjin?
He Chunhua sighed and took her hand. "It's been so hard for me to keep this secret. I'll feel relieved if I tell you the sooner. Chuan'er is my child after all, and I loved him so much. Besides, the news of the great changes in the Golden Plains will eventually reach us. Sooner or later, you will all know that the powerful leader who has risen in the east is called He Lingchuan. By then, I'm afraid you will hate me ten times more! It's better to confess now and get less scolding."
Queen Ying tried hard to keep a straight face, but when she heard the last sentence, the corners of her mouth curved up.
She knew that her husband still cared about her feelings, otherwise why would he accompany her for the entire day before the showdown tonight?
The king is busy with all kinds of affairs, and his time is of utmost precious.
No matter how turbulent the outside world is, no matter how cruel He Chunhua is to outsiders or even to his own son, the feelings of this couple who came from poor and humble backgrounds have never changed.
Queen Ying is not an ungrateful person.
He Chunhua continued, "Yue'er has always been excellent, hardworking, and considerate of the people. He has followed me in battles over the past few years and has grown up quickly in the flames of war. But he has been in Blackwater City for the past ten years, so he still lacks some experience. This time he was sent on a diplomatic mission to Shanjin, and he experienced so many local customs and cultures along the way, which will be of great benefit to him in broadening his horizons."
He said earnestly: "A qualified king must have a broad vision and a stable state of mind. Yue'er needs more training to grow up."
"The son is yours, whatever you say makes sense, I can't argue with you." Queen Ying muttered.
Her husband truly wanted to train Yue'er as his successor. Thinking of this, Queen Ying felt much more comfortable.
He Chunhua asked softly, "After hearing about the contract between me and the gods, do you have some... grudges in your heart?"
He could be so cruel even to his beloved eldest son.
Queen Ying held his hand in return: "I know you have your own difficulties, and I also know that you are an excellent king, diligent and conscientious in governing, and love the people like your own children. You don't even have time to spend with me. Shen State has taken on a new look, with clear policies and all industries improving. It is a hundred times stronger than Yuan State! The people are blessed to have you."
He Chunhua smiled and nodded: "My first wife still understands me."
The most ruthless are the imperial families. He may not be a good father, but he is a good king.
"Oh, if Chuan'er succeeds in one fell swoop, then your He family will have two emperors, and they both won their empires through fighting! Throughout history, I have never heard of any family having such glory!"
When Queen Ying said this, she herself found it unbelievable, not to mention that He Chunhua smiled so much that the wrinkles between her brows were smoothed out.
"By the way, let me ask you. What if..." She lowered her voice again: "What if, I mean what if, Chuan'er doesn't develop well in the Golden Plains, will he come back to join us?"
He Chunhua said bluntly: "No."
"how do you know?"
"You will only hear news about him if he succeeds. If he fails, there will be no news of him anymore." Apart from anything else, He Chunhua believed that he knew He Lingchuan a little bit.
"I don't know what's going on between you two, father and son! I hope that Chuan'er can really create an unprecedented achievement in the Golden Plains. That would be the ultimate perfection." Queen Ying sighed, "Okay, I'm going back to sleep."
She walked back with a much lighter step.