flstandardbreds Chapter 163 Prince Jin and his wife go to Tongniu County!
Chapter 163 Prince Jin and his wife go to Tongniu County!
"Yes, father! My ninth brother and his wife are newlyweds, and they are in love with each other. Going to provide disaster relief together is also a sign of husband and wife following suit!" The second prince also stood up and said.
Shen Youyou immediately turned to look at the Second Prince. "Your art of speaking is truly remarkable! So you and your wife are newlyweds, deeply in love, and yet you're going to provide disaster relief? Do you understand the true meaning of words? Is this how you use the phrase 'husband sings, wife follows'?"
She really wanted to take off her shoes and throw them at the Second Prince's face, but she resisted the urge and just looked at him quietly, cursing in her heart: "This bastard, he only knows how to talk nonsense!"
"Yes, father! Ninth brother needs to go out and hone his skills more. When the plague is cured, the people of Tongniu County will be grateful to him, which will be a blessing for ninth brother!" This was the voice of the eldest prince.
Good fortune?! Listen to what you say, is this human language? Upon hearing this, Shen Youyou immediately looked at the eldest prince, thinking to herself: Would you like such a good fortune?!
She felt that the eldest prince was an idiot, completely disregarding other people's feelings. Furthermore, he deliberately made his words sound so nice, as if sending the ninth prince to provide disaster relief was a good thing. It was truly disgusting!
"Hmph!" Shen Youyou couldn't help but snort inwardly, expressing her dissatisfaction with the First and Second Princes. She really hoped that the Emperor could see the true colors of these people and not be fooled by their sweet words.
"Your Majesty! I am willing to go to Tongniu County on behalf of Youyou! Please revoke your order!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin pleaded loudly with his father again, hoping that he would grant his wish for the sake of their father-son relationship.
No matter what, as a martial artist, I am much stronger than Youyou. In the face of the plague, my chances of surviving are much greater.
Moreover, His Royal Highness Prince Jin had just promised his father-in-law that he would protect her with his own life! This is a promise from a son-in-law to a father-in-law, and even more so a promise from a husband to his wife!
However, the emperor seemed not to have heard. His expression remained unchanged, and he spoke calmly, "I approve. Old Nine, you and Youyou will set off immediately! You can go back and pack now. I will send someone to escort you to Tongniu County in two hours!"
"Father!" His Royal Highness Prince Jin's face changed drastically. He crawled forward two steps, wanting to ask the emperor to revoke his order again.
But before he could open his mouth, the emperor interrupted him.
"Alright! There's no need to talk about this anymore! It's settled! I'm tired. You should all kneel down and pay your respects as soon as possible! Old Nine, I've already ordered people to prepare the necessary things. You can take a look later and add anything if there's anything missing."
The emperor waved his hand, signaling them to disperse.
Seeing that the matter was already settled and there was no point in saying more, His Royal Highness Prince Jin had no choice but to keep his mouth shut, lest these "kicking someone when they're down" brothers seize upon him and interpret him as disloyal, unfilial, unkind, and unjust. So, he could only helplessly take Shen Youyou and silently leave the imperial study.
The other princes were glad that they had escaped the disaster, and they all said goodbye to their father with smiles on their faces.
The emperor sat quietly on the dragon throne, recalling his sons' expressions and words one by one in his mind.
When they heard about the plague, everyone ran away!
Only the ninth brother remained silent. Although he did not take the initiative to take charge of the overall situation, at least he did not find various excuses to shirk responsibility like the other brothers.
In the eyes of these sons, the lives of the people in Tongniu County seem to be just a string of cold numbers, rather than living individuals!
The lives and deaths of ordinary people have nothing to do with these people, they don't care at all! Is this what is called human nature, so cold and ruthless?
Such a person neither cares for his own people nor values his own life. How can he be qualified to ascend the throne of the Lord of the World?
Alas, if the throne is really handed over to these people in the future, then the Chu family's world will probably change hands...
The emperor sighed silently and thought: "These children..."
At this time, His Royal Highness Prince Jin had already walked out of the imperial study. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the waves in his heart. Shen Youyou looked at him and asked softly, "Prince, are you okay?"
His Royal Highness Prince Jin shook his head and said with a wry smile, "What could possibly happen to me? I just didn't expect it to be like this."
Shen Youyou comforted him, "Your Highness, don't worry too much. This may be fate's arrangement."
His Royal Highness Prince Jin nodded, his eyes firm as he said, "Don't worry, I won't give up easily. No matter what, I will do my best to protect the people."
Shen Youyou looked at him, a glint of admiration in her eyes. She knew that although this prince was sometimes childish, he was always able to stand up and take on his responsibilities at critical moments.
Meanwhile, Shen Youyou and Prince Jin returned to their residence immediately after leaving the palace. Upon returning to the palace, Prince Jin immediately summoned his staff to discuss strategies for dealing with the plague.
Shen Youyou silently prepared luggage for Prince Jin and herself, secretly praying that everything would go smoothly.
Tomorrow is the day when the three emperors return home, but the emperor ordered them to set off overnight in two hours. It must be because the epidemic in Tongniu County is very serious and they can’t wait any longer!
Shen Youyou thought about packing up her things first. After they left, she would ask someone to send them to the Shen Mansion early the next morning. She could also tell her old father so that he wouldn't worry!
Just as he was thinking about it, Chuntao came in to report that the son-in-law had arrived and said that he had prepared the return gift and was taking the young lady back to the Shen Mansion.
"What? Go back now? But it's already night..." Shen Youyou hesitated, "It's curfew outside, and we have to set off directly later. Will it be too late?" She couldn't help but frown, her heart full of worry.
"It's okay. Among the things that the emperor just sent over was a map of Youzhou. Tongniu County belongs to Youzhou. I have almost prepared the corresponding policies. We will discuss the details on the way." His Royal Highness Prince Jin strode into the carved inner door.
"Originally, tomorrow is the day for the three emperors to return home, but now you have to make a long journey with me..." His Royal Highness Prince Jin took Shen Youyou's hand, "So let's go back to the Shen Mansion now and say goodbye to my father-in-law!"
He looked at Shen Youyou tenderly.
Shen Youyou pondered for a moment and thought, well, after all, if she left without seeing her father, he would definitely not be able to let it go.
"But there's curfew..." Shen Youyou didn't know what to do.
However, Prince Jin said without hesitation: "It's okay, I have a way to pass the curfew." His voice was firm and confident, which made people feel at ease.
Shen Youyou looked at Prince Jin, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She knew that Prince Jin would definitely protect her and her family. So, she nodded in agreement and set off on the journey back to the Shen Mansion with Prince Jin.
The streets of the capital were silent at night. Prince Jin, accompanied by his secret guards and the princess, swiftly made their way through the streets.
They happened to meet patrolling soldiers on the way, and His Royal Highness Prince Jin ordered someone to take out the token of Prince Jin's Mansion and hand it over.
The soldiers hurried over to apologize, "Your Highness, Prince Jin, we were blind and didn't realize it was your imperial carriage! Please forgive us, Your Highness!"
His Royal Highness Prince Jin directly waved away the patrolling soldiers and successfully arrived at the gate of the Shen Mansion.
Shen Youyou dismounted, feeling excited. She finally saw her familiar home again, her heart filled with joy. Prince Jin handed the prepared return gift to the servants, then accompanied Shen Youyou into the mansion.
In the living room, Mr. Shen had been waiting for a long time. Seeing his daughter and son-in-law coming, he showed a relieved smile on his face.
"Dad!" Shen Youyou threw herself into her father's arms, tears streaming down her face.
"My dear daughter, don't cry." Father Shen patted her back gently and comforted her.
Prince Jin stood aside, watching the scene quietly. He could feel the deep affection between father and daughter, and also understood Shen Youyou's emphasis on family.
"Father-in-law, I am your son-in-law." Prince Jin bowed respectfully to Mr. Shen.
"No need to be so polite, Your Highness." Father Shen responded with a smile.
The family sat together, talking about family matters. Shen Youyou told her father about her life in the palace and her upcoming trip to Tongniu County.
"Youyou, Dad knows you have a kind heart, but you may face many dangers when you go to Tongniu County this time." Father Shen said worriedly.
"Dad, I'm not afraid." Shen Youyou answered firmly, "I believe Prince Jin will protect me. Besides, I want to do something for the people."
Prince Jin nodded, expressing his support for Shen Youyou's decision. He promised to do his best to protect her and help Tongniu County overcome its difficulties.
"In that case, Dad will be relieved." Father Shen sighed, his eyes full of love.
After a brief reunion, Prince Jin and Shen Youyou bid farewell to Shen's father and set out on their journey again. They will rush to Tongniu County overnight to face unknown challenges.