After being locked in the palace by Jing Cheng for more than a month, Su Yang was depressed. This was because he discovered that Jing Cheng treated him like a pet that relied on him to survive.
Every day, he would feed him on time, bathe him and change his clothes. When he was in the mood, he would kiss and tease him. At night, he would hug him in his arms like a pillow. What was the difference between this and raising a Labrador?
Even if you raised a pet dog, you still had to take it out for a walk! Being locked up in a cage all the time would make a dog depressed!
Unfortunately, there was no way to reason with him. How could he reason with him? Should he talk to him about the personal freedom of a citizen? Or should he tell him that people should respect each other and understand each other? Or should he open his heart and tell him that the one who ran away from the marriage wasn't him. In fact, he loved him so much that he couldn't leave him!
In this kind of superstitious society, using a corpse to come back to life would be regarded as a demon and burned to death!
Su Yang fiercely threw the chain in his hand. The silver chain hit the smooth marble floor and made a crisp tinkling sound. Soon, scratches appeared on the floor, but the iron chain was still brand new.
It was so thin, but it couldn't be broken. It didn't even leave the slightest trace of damage. The length of the chain was just enough to reach the window. It couldn't even get close to the front door of the palace. The radius of movement was less than three meters.
Su Yang's good temper, which he was proud of, was being worn down day by day. Anyone who was locked in this cold, dark, and empty palace for more than a month would lose their mind.
He had to quickly think of a way to make Jing Cheng let him go before he completely lost control.
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When it was time to leave the court, Jing Cheng was escorted out by a group of civil and military officials as usual.
Someone sighed and said, "The North has just settled down, and now the war in the South Sea has started again. I really don't know when it will end."
Someone immediately retorted, "What is there to fear from insignificant Wokou pirates? In the past, Emperor Taizong cleared out the remnants of the four countries. Only then did we have our Great Ming's vast territory. Now that Prince Rong is in charge, he won't let our ancestors go. No matter how many foreign enemies come, they won't be able to return!"
"Yes, yes, yes, that's exactly the reason. Regardless of whether they are from the Northern Barbarians or the Southern Pirates, they can only bow before our Lord!"
Jing Cheng's trusted aide immediately rebuked, "Lord Wang, don't spout nonsense like that! Even if he bowed his head, he bowed his head to His Majesty. His Highness fought on the battlefield for the sake of protecting the Jing Clan's mountains and rivers. The sun and moon can bear witness to his loyalty! "
That person knew that he had made a slip of the tongue and hurriedly apologized: "Your Highness, please calm down. Your Highness, please don't be angry. This is what this official meant. It was just a slip of the tongue. Please forgive me, Your Highness …"
Jing Cheng listened with an expressionless face. He only felt that these people were more noisy than his obedient puppy.
His mind was now full of Su Yang's peaceful sleeping face in the morning. At that time, he got up in a hurry and didn't feed the little fellow. At this moment, he just wanted to go back immediately. How could he have the leisure to chat with them about the national economy and the people's livelihood?
Unfortunately, his wish was destined to come to nothing because Wu Xingde was walking over with an indifferent expression.
Old General Wu was old, but he was still vigorous. When he walked, it was as if he was flying. When the others saw that ugly old face, they didn't dare to stay any longer. They all said their goodbyes and left.
Today, the General's Manor and Rong Qinwang's Manor were like fire and water. Even the current His Majesty didn't dare to ask, so who would dare to say anything? As for the grudges between these two people, as long as you spent a few copper coins in a teahouse, the storyteller could tell you all day.
Ever since a year ago, Old General Wu's grandson broke the contract and ran away, causing Rong Qinwang to lose face, the two families had completely formed a grudge. A month ago, Rong Qinwang returned from a great victory. He thought that the Wu and Tao families would come to apologize, but who would have thought that the Crown Prince would bring out the late Emperor's edict. Rong Qinwang had no choice but to marry the Tao family's young master.
This matter should have been on General Wu's side. Who would have thought that Rong Qinwang would play the act of disappearing on the day of the wedding, using this to humiliate the Wu family and the Minister's Manor. The Tao family's young master was brought back to the Wang Manor in a small sedan carried by four people. Even now, they hadn't performed the ceremony. It wasn't even known if he was alive or dead.
This kind of grudge, even if placed in a normal family, would not be easy to get over. Moreover, these two were large and prestigious families in the Ming Dynasty. How could they swallow this anger?
At this time, Wu Xingde strode in front of Jing Cheng and raised his hands in greeting.
"Greetings to Wangye."
Jing Cheng nodded and said indifferently: "Greetings, Old General Wu."
Wu Xingde's turbid eyes flashed. The man in front of him was stern and dignified. Between his brows, there was a sharp and decisive air. Compared to the restrained brilliance of the past, this man who was showing off his ability was the true Jing Cheng.
In reality, most of the rumors outside were exaggerated. Wu Xingde didn't have any resentment towards Jing Cheng. In fact, he even admired him. As for his useless grandson, as long as he was alive, he didn't mind letting that bastard suffer a bit more.
But when he thought of his daughter's pleas, he could only grit his teeth and say: "Rong Qinwang, this old man has some thoughts about the war in the South Sea. I don't know if Wangye has the time, but please listen to this old man's humble opinion."
Jing Cheng's eyes flashed slightly. He curled his lips and said: "Old General Wu is too modest. It is this Wang's honor that you are willing to enlighten me."
Seeing that Jing Cheng was giving him face, Wu Xingde sighed in relief and said: "Then … how about we go to Wangye's Fu for a chat?"
Jing Cheng nodded, "That would be good. Old General Wu, please."
"Wangye, please."
Seeing the joy on Wu Xingde's face, Jing Cheng's eyes flashed with a dark light. The war in the South Sea was just an excuse. The real goal was probably the little dog in his room.
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