ATPnovel Chapter 24 Li 2 learns that Chang Le is in Hezhou
Chapter 24 Li 2 learns that Chang Le is in Hezhou
"Especially that chieftain, he's truly extraordinary."
Yuchi Gong couldn't help but nod.
He sat in the chair, looking somewhat forlorn.
They seem to still regret that the other party did not want to leave their name.
"His civil administration and military achievements are both of the highest caliber."
Li Shimin sat in the main seat, looking regretful.
He originally intended to recruit this man into the court.
But the departing figure of the other party clearly showed their disgust for power.
"Qingyang City was spared from ravages entirely thanks to him."
Li Shimin sighed.
He then looked at the three of them with a serious expression, his eyes becoming sharp.
"But the Tibetans have lost thousands of elite troops and will certainly not let this go."
Li Shimin calmly analyzed the situation.
"Jingde, go to the governor's office in Hezhou immediately to mobilize troops."
He couldn't place all his hopes on a gang.
"This subordinate obeys!"
Yuchi Gong responded loudly and strode out.
Li Shimin remained in his residence, his mind constantly replaying what he had seen and heard over the past few days.
This land of Hezhou is a place where hidden talents abound.
It far exceeded his expectations.
He decided to stay a while longer to investigate the matter himself.
"Your Majesty, we have been traveling incognito for two months now."
Fang Xuanling spoke with deep concern.
He stood to one side, holding a stack of urgent memorials that had not yet been reviewed.
"If we don't return to the capital soon, things might change in the imperial court."
Fang Xuanling lowered his voice to remind him.
"variable?"
Li Shimin chuckled softly.
He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked in the direction of Chang'an.
"I have already appointed Chengqian as regent, with Tai'er and Ke'er assisting in governing."
"This is a good opportunity to see what they are capable of."
"News about the Shadow Guards is coming in every day; the capital won't be in chaos."
Li Shimin waved his hand, interrupting Fang Xuanling's advice.
Just then, a shadow guard dressed in black appeared below the hall.
"Your Majesty, an urgent message!"
The shadow guard knelt on one knee and handed over two well-sealed letters.
Li Shimin opened the first letter and quickly scanned it.
His face gradually darkened, and finally he let out a long sigh.
"Chengqian... is still too inexperienced."
Li Shimin slammed the letter on the table.
Fang Xuanling and Cheng Yaojin both lowered their heads.
They would never dare to interfere in matters that were within the royal family.
Li Shimin let out a sigh of relief and casually opened the second letter.
His expression changed drastically after reading only a few lines.
"It's Chang Le! It's news from Chang Le!"
Li Shimin suddenly stood up.
His voice became shrill with excitement.
"What?"
Fang Xuanling picked up the letter that had fallen to the ground in surprise.
He looked over quickly, and his expression became incredibly complex.
"Your Majesty, the letter says that Princess Chang Le is very likely in Hezhou?"
Fang Xuanling asked incredulously.
Princess Chang Le, who had been missing for many years, was right under their noses?
"The Shadow Guard discovered that a vendor once saw a girl leaving the border with a man."
Li Shimin calmed his excited emotions.
"We're heading straight for Hezhou!"
Li Shimin walked to the map and pointed his finger sharply at the location of Qingyang City.
His tone was resolute.
"Chang Le is settled in Hezhou; I'm not leaving!"
Meanwhile, in the valley village.
Li Lizhi was sitting on the swing, playing with Ye Qingwan.
The morning sunlight shone on her, but it couldn't hide her pale face.
"Mother, what's wrong?"
Ye Qingwan stopped her bicycle and ran over worriedly.
The little girl's eyes welled up with tears when she saw her mother sneeze several times in a row.
"It's nothing, I probably caught a bit of a cold last night."
Li Lizhi smiled weakly.
She wanted to stand up.
But then I felt a wave of dizziness and almost fell over.
"Nonsense, you're so sick and you still come out to get some fresh air."
Ye Yuhang walked over at some point.
He supported Li Lizhi with a look of heartache and reached out to touch her forehead.
"Ouch, it's so hot!"
Ye Yuhang exclaimed in surprise.
He moved very quickly.
He picked Li Lizhi up in his arms and quickly carried her into the house.
After working for half an hour, Ye Yuhang came out carrying a basin of warm water.
Li Lizhi was already lying in bed, her breathing slightly rapid.
"My lady has caught a bad cold and needs to take medicine."
Ye Yuhang wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He looked at the sky outside, his expression somewhat anxious.
"The village is still missing two medicinal herbs; I'll go to the mountain to gather them."
Ye Yuhang said in a low voice.
But looking at his unconscious wife and young daughter, he couldn't help but feel worried.
"The rest, we'll have to buy in Qingyang City."
Ye Yuhang added.
He hasn't decided who to send yet.
Just then, the study door was pushed open.
The second daughter, Ye Shuyao, came out, holding a roll of drawing paper in her hand.
"My older sister isn't here, I'll go to town to buy it."
Ye Shuyao's voice was clear and strong.
She had changed into a simple long gown and was wearing a small bamboo hat.
"Your father is worried about you going alone."
Ye Yuhang frowned.
Although her daughter is intelligent, Qingyang City is not at peace these days.
"It's okay, I'll wear a veil."
Ye Shuyao smiled and magically pulled a piece of gauze from her sleeve.
Her bright eyes sparkled behind the veil, radiating confidence.
"And I brought a painting with me."
Ye Shuyao waved the scroll in her hand, a sly smile on her face.
"Selling the painting will allow us to buy some new fabric for my parents to make clothes."
Her filial piety made it impossible for Ye Yuhang to refuse.
"Then be careful in everything you do. I will have the brothers from Liuyun Village follow you secretly."
Ye Yuhang finally nodded.
He looked at his sensible daughter, his heart filled with joy.
"Go early and come back early. It doesn't matter if you can't sell the paintings, your father has money."
Ye Yuhang gave his instructions.
He personally escorted his daughter to the village entrance and watched her disappear into the forest path.
Ye Shuyao is indeed very safe.
Ah Da and Ah Er, along with several elite soldiers from Liuyun Village, always kept a safe distance while protecting them.
Along the way, she also met many people who had fled and returned home.
Qingyang City was much more bustling than usual, yet it also exuded a sense of desolation.
Although the people returned home, most of them looked pale and sickly.
"Take a look, have a look! Exquisite calligraphy and paintings!"
Ye Shuyao found a clean step and spread out her paintings.
She behaved with grace and poise, without the slightest hint of awkwardness.
But passersby only glanced at them briefly.
"Young lady, this Hezhou is a border region."
Who has the mind to look at paintings?
An old farmer passing by shook his head.
"That's right, all those high-ranking officials and nobles have run away."
The vendors nearby echoed this sentiment.
Looking into Ye Shuyao's bright eyes, they felt sorry for the child.
Ye Shuyao, however, was not willing to give up and stubbornly set up her stall in front of a wine shop.
She believed that there would surely be discerning people who appreciated the things her father had taught her.
After an unknown amount of time, a tall figure walked past her.
The man was dressed in fine clothes and had an extraordinary air about him.
Several imposing attendants followed behind him.
"Sir, may I take a look at your calligraphy and paintings?"
Ye Shuyao subconsciously handed over the scroll in her hand.
She was not intimidated by the other party's intimidation; on the contrary, she appeared calm and composed.