The Crybaby Prince is Reborn, Where is the Prince Going?

Chapter 18 Yun Sheng 5 Xiao

This time it was Jinyou's turn to remain silent. He never expected that these two things could be connected.

"Remember, keep talking."

"It was because of this fire that everyone was saying that He Qianzhao had betrayed his teacher and ancestors, disregarding the teacher-student relationship and burning the old Prime Minister to death. That's why he encountered divine punishment when he entered the court."

"Do you believe this?"

Lin Yue nodded solemnly: "I believe it."

Jinyou held his forehead with his hand. He had really forgotten that the previous dynasty believed in things like divine punishment and ghosts and gods.

"and after?"

"I'm not really clear about what happened afterwards, because I was transferred out of the capital to provide disaster relief."

Impatience gradually appeared on Jinyou's face. Is he telling a lie here?

Lin Yue said hurriedly, "But I came back after two years. Although I don't remember much about what happened in between, I know everything else. This drought lasted for two or three years. In the fourth year of Yunsheng, the western border was in turmoil. The Yanzhi Kingdom wanted to annex Yunsheng all at once, so Prince Cheng led his troops to stay in the western border and guard it for six years. He hasn't returned yet."

Jinyou sighed, "It's a pity that you don't become a storyteller."

"No, why are you cursing? Everyone knows that storytellers are meant to be funny. How could I possibly do that?"

“…” I feel tired.

"However, I heard that the Crown Prince will be able to return to the court in April next year. The King of Yanzhi has already submitted a peace agreement. The two countries will exchange hostages or marry a princess, and there will be no more war within ten years."

Jinyou clapped in agreement: "That's great news."

"Forget it, you won't understand even if I tell you this, but you don't know, right? Prince Cheng, Wanyan Yu, and He Qianzhao have known each other since childhood. Back when He Qianzhao was the most powerful man in the capital, the five of them were known as the Yunsheng Five Heroes."

Jinyou's breathing quickened, feeling as if he was about to be exposed to some secret, and he hurriedly asked, "Which five?"

Lin Yue kept the question a secret, his eyes darting restlessly around, "Why don't you just ask He Qianzhao?"

"Why are there so many questions? You should be aware of being a prisoner."

"Alright. The Yunsheng Five Heroes back then were no secret, but thinking about what happened to them now is really sad. These five people...

One was He Qianzhao, who was regarded as a genius by everyone and most likely to enter the cabinet before he came of age. He became the regent at a young age but was poisoned by Emperor Xuan, which ended his family lineage.

One was the Prime Minister's late son, Fang Yizhou, a man of natural martial spirit; he also perished in the fire along with the old Prime Minister;

One is the crown prince, Wanyan Yu, a god of war who can lead troops to kill enemies at a young age. However, after several years of military service, he returned to find his family broken and his hometown without a single friend.

One is a fellow disciple of Fang Yizhou, Haozhe, skilled in illusion and disguise, and a master of martial arts, but no one knows his real name... and now his whereabouts are unknown."

"Where's the other one?"

"She is the eldest princess of Yunsheng, the biological sister of Emperor Sheng. When she first came of age, she was truly stunningly beautiful, beyond compare. But the princess was not just a delicate flower in the palace. If she were still alive, she would never have watched Emperor Sheng die by hurling himself into a pillar... Now, no one knows where the princess is. Some say she is dead, while others say she has returned to seclusion in the mountains under an assumed name."

After saying this, Lin Yue became very sad and suddenly lost the desire to talk anymore.

It seems that the status of this eldest princess in Lin Yue's heart is even higher than that of the previous Emperor Sheng.

"Is there anything else you want to know?"

"A few questions. Why did my father lose his fertility? Who is He Zhiyi? Why am I here? What secrets are there in the Southern Territory?"

"The emperor used He Zhiyi to poison him. He Zhiyi? You mean the imperial concubine, right? She was just dragged here and pushed to the throne. You?" Lin Yue glanced at Jin You. "You are the Purple Star that the old monk calculated. As for the southern border, I can't tell you. Go ask He Qianzhao."

"Then the last question is, who are you?" Jinyou asked this question every time he met him.

Regardless of whether Lin Yue was a participant or a spectator, he knew some secret things very clearly, which made him suspect that the person in front of him might not be Lin Yue anymore.

And considering Lin Yue's stupid appearance, he wouldn't be in such a mentally ill state.

"Oh? Who could I be? I'm Lin Yue?"

Jinyou turned and walked away, leaving behind a casual remark: "The title you gave yourself is too long."

He is good at illusion and disguise, and it's almost written on his face, "I am Haozhe, please recognize me!" He is so arrogant!

The arrogant Haozhe took off the human skin mask on his face, and a sinister smile appeared on his face, which was shiny white due to wearing the human skin mask for many years.

"Hehehehehe... No one has ever been able to identify my identity, and yet you found out... Hehehehe... I can't let you go!"

Haozhe chopped the wooden railing and chased Jinyou all the way.

"Crazy!" Jin You cursed inwardly. He felt that these five Yunsheng warriors were not mentally normal. It was true that birds of a feather flock together.

No wonder they can play together?

Jinyou didn't want to be caught up by Haozhe, so he used his Qinggong skills to run as fast as he could, cursing inwardly as he ran, "What a crazy guy!"

As soon as he got out of the dungeon, Jinyou suddenly stopped, "Daddy!"

"Hehehehe, don't try to lie to me. He Qianzhao isn't in the mansion. Hehehehe... Gah... Hey, you're really here?"

"Have enough fun?"

He Qianzhao's tone was calm, but Haozhe knew he was angry.

She didn't dare to laugh anymore and stood obediently beside Jinyou: "It's not good to be angry all the time. By the way, where's Ah Zhou? Aren't you two inseparable?"

"Azhou is preparing family rules for you. An elder brother is like a father."

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Haozhe turned around and wanted to run, but was stopped by He Qianzhao's next words, "There is news about her."

Haozhe looked very funny. One foot took a step forward, while the other remained in place. He twisted his body and looked back at He Qianzhao, with a face that was half happy and half sad.

"Where is she?"

"If you neglect your duties, you will be punished by the family law first."

"Okay, He Qianzhao, you're really cruel!" He pushed Jinyou forward fiercely, "I'll give you the child. I've said everything I should and shouldn't say. You can decide whether to tell him the rest. Tell me her whereabouts when I come back!"

Haozhe was very fast, and Jinyou was already sure that this guy was just teasing him.

"Daddy, is he the person the concubine was talking about?"

"Hmm." He Qianzhao touched Jinyou's head, "What do you think after hearing the story?"

"I'm a little confused."

"Come on, I'll tell you what you want to know."

The story is devoid of details yet surprisingly complete. The real Lin Yue must have died long ago, and someone else telling the story would simply tell him that he was responsible.

So Jinyou had no questions in his mind, only a hint of confusion, "Daddy brought me back, what do you want me to do?"

"Become a minister who assists the country."

"Assist whom?"

"Xiao Yunzhen."

This answer was something Jinyou had never imagined, but Xiao Yunzhen was just a baby now, and there was no way to be sure that he could live safely to grow up. After all, there were five legitimate princes who were eyeing him covetously.

It's not easy to save a baby from the five older princes, unless the mother's family is unshakable...

Wait, that’s how it is!

Even if He Zhiyi is a fake, she is nominally He Qianzhao's legitimate sister. Then Xiao Yunzhen's maternal family is naturally He Qianzhao's lineage. As long as He Qianzhao does not fall, this child will live long enough to succeed to the throne.

Even if He Qianzhao died unexpectedly, he could take over He Qianzhao's power and continue to protect Xiao Yunzhen.

At least judging from the developments in his previous life, Xiao Yunzhen did survive until his wedding night and did not die prematurely.

"Figured out?"

Jinyou nodded, "Doesn't that mean it will take at least another ten years?"

"It doesn't take that long, four years is enough." What he wanted was never a qualified king, but a mature minister who could assist the country.

Jinyou can become the second regent. As long as the bloodline continues, this country can exist for a long time.

"Why must it be Xiao Yunzhen? Can't someone else do it?" This is what Jinyou couldn't figure out.

Emperor Xuan had five legitimate sons. Even if the eldest son did not want to become emperor, there were still four other sons to assist him. No matter who sat on the throne, the country would not suddenly collapse.

Is it because He Zhiyi belongs to the He Qianzhao lineage that he pushes this child to the top in order to continue his power?

But He Qianzhao is not such a person and would never do such a thing.

If he just wanted power, he could have overthrown Emperor Xuan and sat on the throne himself. There was no need to go through so much trouble to give birth to a baby.