Forced to marry, I picked up a young powerful official

Chapter 204 The Only Condition

After a while, he continued, "In fact, I often think that if I don't study, I can go to the frontier to join the army. This is also good. Compared with the court, the military camp relies on strength and there are fewer intrigues."

"Soldiers are defending their country, and they should be far away from disputes. However, it is precisely this kind of power that makes people covet it..."

Shen Nankui felt his back suddenly stiffen and patted him gently with her hand.

"I understand that they are all living people who are sacrificing their lives and blood. They should not become swords in the hands of those with ulterior motives and be used for no reason."

Gu Yichuan sighed, "The former Zhenxi General Guangyu treated his soldiers well and did not have those bad habits. If it weren't for his momentary lapse of judgment, he would have been instigated by the Rebel King to plot something illegal, which would have led to this outcome. Otherwise, he would have been someone worth making friends with."

Shen Nankui asked: "From what you said, it seems like Guang Yu is taking special care of you?"

"That's right. When I was ill, if he hadn't arranged for a military doctor to look after me and trained with me, so that I could gradually gain prestige in the army and stand firm, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to complete the secret order given by the emperor in just half a year."

He suddenly let go of Shen Nankui, lifted the quilt and sat up, remaining silent.

Shen Nankui didn't ask him what was wrong, she just took his hand and held it, quietly accompanying him.

A long while passed.

Gu Yichuan got out of bed and poured Shen Nankui a glass of water. After she finished drinking, he put the glass back on the table and said, "Actually, after I got the evidence, I didn't return to Beijing immediately."

Shen Nankui asked: "Did you go to see Guangyu?"

"Correct."

Gu Yichuan nodded, "Once the things are presented to the emperor, Guangyu will definitely die. Since I went to the Western Army, he has taken good care of me, so I can't just watch him die like this. I want to persuade him to make meritorious contributions to capture King Jing, and then give up his military power and go to the capital to confess his guilt. Maybe there will be a glimmer of hope."

Shen Nankui's voice trembled, "You are gambling..."

It would be good if Guangyu could be persuaded, but if not, King Jing will definitely not let him go after finding out.

Gu Yichuan sighed, "Yes, I was betting. Although I didn't win, I didn't lose either."

"Guang Yu was surprised that I was His Majesty's man, and even more surprised that I dared to reveal my identity in front of him. However, he did not do anything to me. He only told me that once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Everything is too late. Since His Majesty can send me to infiltrate the army, it means that he has long been prepared for King Jing. Even if he gets rid of me, it will be useless."

"He didn't make a fuss and quietly sent me to the interior of the country and let me go. His only condition was that I come before His Majesty and take all the blame on him, without implicating the officers and soldiers in the army..."

Gu Yichuan clenched his fists.

"I did it. In the case of the Rebel King, except for a few of Guangyu's confidants who were beheaded, the rest of the people were not in danger of their lives. They were only demoted and fined. However, although the Western Army did not suffer turmoil, General Guangyu and all the male members of his family were still..."

Shen Nankui said softly: "Yichuan, this is not your fault. You have done your best to protect the Western Army from the turmoil. General Guangyu was selfish and went astray. I think he anticipated this outcome when he let you go. You did the right thing, and he won't blame you."

"Ugh……"

Gu Yichuan sighed deeply.

"Guang Yu is a person who doesn't have any bad intentions. He only values ​​righteousness. This is obviously a good thing. The soldiers and the people in the border town are grateful to have such a good general. But it is precisely because of this that he was designed to rebel by the rebel king and embarked on a path of no return."

"King Jing used his great power to win over his followers. Now that the incident has been exposed, they are both treasonous. As the mastermind, the rebel king can actually spend his old age in the capital, and even his daughter's title of princess is still retained. But Guangyu ended up with all the male members of his family beheaded... Tell me, why is this all happening?"

Since ancient times, the final outcome of all struggles for power has almost always been blood.

This topic was too heavy, and Shen Nankui also sighed.

The two were silent for a long time.

Gu Yichuan said apologetically: "I brought up these things all of a sudden, and I'm sorry to make you worry about me."

Shen Nankui held his hand and shook his head.

"Between husband and wife, what is a burden?"

She spoke softly, "In the past six months, we haven't been together. I left the capital alone and nearly died in a fire in Cang County. I went to Yongzhou while pregnant and got involved in several cases. I was in danger several times. Every time at this time, I always thought that even if you had some unavoidable difficulties, you let me bear all this alone. I felt wronged in my heart, so I complained to you."

Gu Yichuan's eyes were filled with pain, "Nan Kui, I..."

"No need to apologize."

Shen Nankui put his hand over his mouth. "Your Majesty, since you know my movements, I believe that before you came to Yongzhou, you also knew what I had been through in the past six months. I am not saying this to make you feel guilty or regretful, but just to tell you that compared to you, what happened to me is really nothing."

"I only regret that when you were carrying so much alone and going through so many difficulties and dangers, I couldn't be by your side and face it with you."

She gently held Gu Yichuan's face.

"Yichuang, thank you for your hard work."

Gu Yichuan was moved and held her hands with both of his own, "Nan Kui..."

"I'm here."

"Let's never separate again, okay?"

"Okay, don't separate."

The two smiled at each other, as if they were back to the beginning.

Gu Yichuan said: "Madam, you must be tired after talking for so long, go to sleep."

"it is good."

Shen Nankui had not yet recovered from her postpartum weakness and was indeed a little tired at the moment. She fell asleep soon after lying down.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, Gu Yichuan smiled and felt more satisfied than ever before.

……

Gu Yichuang had just taken over Yongzhou, and the case had not yet been solved, so he went out early and came back late every day, and was very busy. He often went out at dawn and did not come back until night.

However, no matter how busy he was, he never forgot what he promised Shen Nankui.