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Published at 11th of March 2020 09:33:31 AM
Chapter 376

Jiang Pengji sneered . “I refuse to leave––even if the Emperor decides to move the capital city . ”


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Huang Song wore a complex expression . He felt like Jiang Pengji was an entirely new person . When she removed her lazy and laid-back facade and revealed her true persona, he felt enlightened . She earned his admiration, but her choice was regretful .

Huang Song lowered his voice to counsel Jiang Pengji . He sincerely had her best interest at heart . “Whether you are willing to leave or not, I’m afraid the decision is not yours to make . If you make the Emperor angry, blood will flow . This isn’t a joke . If you don’t leave now, there’s a good chance he’ll hold you hostage in the future . ”

The Emperor had thought of many ways to indirectly hold the aristocratic family hostage . Since the earthquake in Shangjing, nothing had been going in favor of the Emperor . More than ever, he refused to release his hostages . If the aristocratic families decided to revolt against him, there would be bloodshed .

The earthquake happened recently, thus the Emperor had to fend for himself . If Jiang Pengji packed up and escaped during the night, she would be safe once she entered Chongzhou . Even if the Emperor pursued the incident later, Chongzhou magistrate Liu She would defend her .

The scenario in Dongqing was already dire, but then it was coupled with the sudden earthquake . If the Emperor wanted to hold power for long, he could not afford to make the wrong move .

But if Jiang Pengji did not leave, then after the capital city moved, she would be held hostage and ultimately lose her freedom .

“Don’t worry . I have it planned out . ” Jiang Pengji set her sights afar . The sky was full of smoke; she could only see ruins . The air even was difficult to breathe in . “I know what you are worried about . I’m risking my safety by staying . I have full assurance . ”

If the Emperor really wanted to move the capital city, she would not shy away from taking everyone in Shangjing with her when she left .

Her initial plan was to slow down her advancement, strategize secretly, and proceed one step at a time . However, the other party’s foolishness forced her to move forward . The Emperor was courting death .


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Only, she was facing a serious dilemma: Silver and rations were secondary . She had insufficient manpower .

Prior to Huang Song’s arrival, she wanted to ask for his opinion and to lend a helping hand . The head of the patrol guards was a small official post, but he commanded many people . Looking at the situation now, however, it was impossible to count on him .

It was not that Huang Song was impure in heart; he was just conducting himself professionally . He could only use his limited resources and energy to help the officials and nobles, which fulfilled the duties assigned by those above him in rank . If a descendant of a eunuch wished to be successful in court, it was exceedingly difficult .

He had a heart for the homeless and destitute people . It was a pity the situation was so devastating . His spirit was willing, but his strength was weak .

If only she had the troops to look after, then she wouldn’t have a lack of manpower .

Huang Song saw that Jiang Pengji had made up her mind . He heaved a long sigh, aware that he couldn’t convince her .

“You came here looking for Huaijie and Huaiyu? They are inside . ” Jiang Pengji guessed at Huang Song’s motive for coming . He came to tell them to flee Shangjing quickly and return home to ensure their safety . Huang Song had good intentions, but the Feng brothers were not average people; they each had their own opinions .

Huang Song was embarrassed . He sensed Jiang Pengji was not in a good mood . He bowed respectfully, said thanks, and evaded talking about the Feng brothers .

Upon seeing that Huang Song was gone, Xu Ke said, “I will go back to strategize . ”


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“En, please ride White back . It is quick-witted . If you encounter a mob of people along the way, it will ensure your safety . ”

Xu Ke held White’s reins in his hands and got on the horse steadily . “Thank you!”

Jiang Pengji gave him permission directly, so Xu Ke was not thrown off its back . The horse was proud and temperamental . If they had not been searching for Jiang Pengji, it wouldn’t have even allowed Xu Ke to ride it in the first place .

Jiang Pengji remained where she was for a while . She then saw Huang Song, who was expressionless, walking by . Both nodded as they walked past each other, then went about their own business . As the patrol officer in Shangjing, Huang Song was responsible for rescuing the officials and noblemen and ensuring their safety .

The tent that Jiang Pengji built was very sturdy . It could accommodate three grown people, and they did not feel claustrophobic .

Wei Jingxian slept in the tent after she drank the tonic soup, while Changsheng drank breastmilk and slept comfortably .

Feng Jin’s heart was full of pride and fear . He had run around everywhere, then finally decided on three milk nannies for his child . They were healthy, had enough milk volume, and were civilized and cultured .

After the earthquake, however, one of the three died, and the other two were injured . They were all incapable of breastfeeding the child .

Nevertheless, they couldn’t allow the child to go hungry just because they no longer had a milk nanny .

The husband and wife looked upon their daughter with adoration . Wei Jingxian hesitantly asked whether she could feed the baby with her own breastmilk .

The baby was a newborn and cried in short waves that sounded like a weak kitten . Wei Jingxian’s heart was in excruciating pain when she heard its cries .

Feng Jin’s face was solemn . It was not because of Wei Jingxian’s suggestion, but because his heart truly ached for his wife and child .

In an aristocratic family, who was responsible for breastfeeding the child?

Wei Jingxian wasn’t a noblewoman . Nonetheless, she was the legal wife of the second son in the Feng family .

It was a grievance to find an honorable woman to nanny and breastfeed a child .

Nevertheless, Jiang Pengji did tell him that breastmilk was good for the baby, and it was sustainable . His facial expression became mildly calmer .

Only, just as his mood improved, Huang Song approached them .

The Emperor intended to abandon Shangjing and move the capital city elsewhere!

Huang Song did not stay and wait for the Feng brothers to reply . Time was life; even procrastinating for one moment was not allowed . He desperately wished he could duplicate himself . It was a miracle he could even find time to convey the news, which evidenced that he regarded Feng Jue as a close friend .

“Lanting? Why did you return?” Feng Jin lifted his head when he heard some movement . He saw Jiang Pengji walking towards him .

“I met Bogao on the way . The Emperor intends to abandon Shangjing and move the capital city…”

Feng Jin’s bit his lip . Jiang Pengji’s thoughts were the same as his, even without prior discussion .

There were two paths set before him: The first was to stay put and wait for the Emperor to apprehend him . He would be held hostage for the Feng family . However, Feng Jin was not an average man . He saw how many dangers awaited them . It wasn’t imprisonment, but it was similar . When they moved to the next capital, he might become an actual prisoner .

The second option was to seize the opportunity, pack up his wife and child, and get them away from Shangjing .

If Jingxian hadn’t given birth or was early on in her pregnancy, they would surely pursue the second option .

Unfortunately, heaven liked to toy with man . The baby was a newborn . She could not withstand the arduous journey, let alone the unknown dangers that may arise . There were homeless robbers in the jungle and riotous mobs that formed from extreme hunger . He could not afford to gamble with their lives .

After weighing both options, it seemed like the first option was safer .

Feng Jin was a true gentleman and a saint . For the sake of his wife and daughter, he’d rather temporarily sacrifice his freedom to protect his family .

Then, Jiang Pengji gave him a third option .

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