bookrebus Chapter 158 Zhao Heng Meets Xu Ping'an
Chapter 158 Zhao Heng Meets Xu Ping'an
Zhao Heng smiled and said, "There is no other way. We can only do this."
"Xun'er, you have to remember that no matter what happens to me in Tai'an City, you must not act rashly."
"I want you to live well."
Zhao Xun did not refute but nodded.
There was nothing he could do.
He knew that Zhao Heng would be in great danger if he went there, but judging from his father's attitude, there was no room for maneuver.
Zhao Xun walked out of the hall, turned into the corridor, and happened to meet Pei Nanwei.
Zhao Xun has always admired his stepmother.
But she is the princess consort of Prince Jing'an.
Pei Nanwei just glanced at Zhao Xun, and the latter passed by Pei Nanwei.
Zhao Xun took a few steps, then suddenly turned around, looked at Pei Nanwei's back, and said, "When you are away, take good care of my father. Thank you for being here."
Pei Nanwei was stunned.
She also bent her knees gently.
No words were spoken, but everything was said.
King Jing'an Zhao Heng, a group of people, and three carriages.
Zhao Heng liked quietness and did not ride with Pei Nanwei.
After walking out of the city gate, Zhao Heng looked at the scenery outside through the car window.
He murmured, "I have been here for most of my life, but I didn't expect that I would have to leave at the last minute!"
"I'm really reluctant to give it up."
"Goodbye, Jing'an."
The words fell.
Under the control of the coachman, the carriage headed steadily towards Tai'an City.
Ten days.
Prince Jing'an and his entourage had already arrived at Tai'an City. When they were still some distance away from the city, Prince Jing'an Zhao Heng asked the coachman to stop the carriage. He got out of the carriage and looked at the towering city walls in the distance.
This majestic city has gone through a storm and has now been mostly restored. Even its area is much larger than before.
Just now.
On the official road, a group of people suddenly rushed towards Prince Jing'an and his entourage.
Only that person pulled the reins, and the horse raised both front hooves and landed on the ground at the same time, making a snapping sound, and then everything seemed to be still.
The leading soldier in armor looked at Prince Jing'an and asked, "Are you Prince Jing'an Zhao Heng?"
Prince Jing'an looked up at the soldier and nodded, "That's right."
The soldier said, "We are here to pick up the prince."
"The lord is already waiting for you in the big tent."
Prince Jing'an pointed to the carriage behind him and asked, "What about my family?"
The soldier said: "Just let them enter the city."
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Once you enter the city, your family will be protected."
“No one dared to do anything to them.”
Zhao Heng was stunned for a moment, but still nodded and said, "Okay."
He instructed the coachman and Pei Nanwei, then got on his carriage and headed towards the camp where Xu Ping'an was.
Outside the camp.
At this time, a young man was standing with a strong man beside him.
It was Xu Ping'an and Dian Wei.
When he saw Zhao Heng's carriage arriving, he immediately looked towards it.
Zhao Heng slowly got off the carriage.
Xu Ping'an bowed to Zhao Heng and said, "My Lord, you must have been exhausted from the journey."
Zhao Heng smiled and said, "It's okay, just treat it as a trip."
Xu Ping'an smiled and said, "Hahaha, uncle Shi is really open-minded."
Zhao Heng smiled and said, "If I am not open-minded, do I have to go to war with the King of Pingnan? I definitely can't do such a thing."
Xu Ping'an invited Zhao Heng into the central military camp.
They all sat down.
Xu Ping'an sat at the top.
Zhao Heng sat at the bottom.
Xu Ping'an smiled slightly and said, "Why did my uncle come to Tai'an City this time?"
Zhao Heng smiled and said, "Please."
Facing such a straightforward Zhao Heng, Xu Ping'an did not say much, but stared at Zhao Heng and asked with a smile: "Uncle, I just want to ask you one question..."
Zhao Heng asked, "You tell me."
Xu Ping'an smiled and said, "If I really become the emperor, what attitude will you take?"
Prince Jing'an was stunned for a moment, but it only lasted for a moment and then he disappeared immediately.
Zhao Heng smiled and said, "Nephew, no, the King of Pingnan has now occupied Tai'an City, and the last one he will face is the King of Yanla. I, Jing'an, no longer have the ambition to compete with the prince for the world."
"I only have one small request, which is to protect the people of Jing'an from the flames of war."
"..."
Seeing that Zhao Heng did not continue talking but stopped, Xu Pingan looked at the King Jing'an and said with a smile: "Don't worry, King Jing'an, I, Xu Pingan, have always done things in an upright manner. Since you, King Jing'an, have said so, how could I do something unkind and unjust."
"Now it seems that Prince Jing'an is the one who truly cares about the people."
"It makes me a little ashamed."
Prince Jing'an grinned and said, "Actually, I just want to survive."
"After I said this, will Your Majesty still say that I am a noble person?"
"Do you think I'm a hypocrite?"
"Or are you a coward who is afraid of death?"
Xu Pingan was stunned for a moment, then laughed again and said, "Uncle, when you say that, I don't know how to answer."
"But I admire you."
"I am also willing to let Jing'an continue to be in the hands of the prince... As for whether it will be hereditary, it depends on what your son Zhao Xun thinks."
After hearing this, Zhao Heng's face lit up and he nodded, saying, "The King of Pingnan is indeed a quick-witted person. I like to work with people like him."
He continued: "What I can be sure of is that Jing'an will not rebel."
"If that day really comes, no matter what the prince wants to do, I, Zhao Heng, will have no complaints."
"That's my attitude."
Xu Ping'an pondered for a moment.
a long time.
He slowly said, "Since the prince has said so, I have nothing more to say."
Zhao Heng left the central military camp.
When Zhao Heng left and entered Tai'an City, Xu Ping'an's face looked a little solemn.
Dian Wei walked in from outside the camp and met Zhao Heng.
The two just greeted each other and then left.
Dian Wei walked up to Xu Ping'an and whispered, "My lord, everything has been arranged."
"This time, Prince Jing'an came to Tai'an City and brought his princess with him."
Xu Pingan thought for a moment, then looked at Dian Wei: "Anything else?"
Dian Wei thought for a moment and said, "They didn't live in the inn we arranged, but in a big house. It is said that it was the residence of Zhao Heng in the past. It has been abandoned for many years. Now it has been cleaned up and can be lived in again."
Xu Pingan sneered and said, "It seems that Zhao Heng has already made arrangements."
"He is worried."
"It's okay, just let him go."
Dian Wei said: "Our people..."
Xu Pingan thought for a moment and said, "Let's all withdraw."
"They all retreated?" Dian Wei was shocked. "Will this be a bad thing?"
Xu Ping'an smiled and said, "Don't worry. With Zhao Heng's personality, if he sees us withdrawing, he will feel relieved. Not only will he not blame us, but he will be grateful."
After hearing this, Dian Wei seemed to understand something and said, "I'll do it now."