mtlumby2d Chapter 266 Follow
Chapter 266 Follow
"Qi Shuo, even though Li Zhen is your cousin and you are related by blood, I don't want you to risk your life to help him!"
Cheng Wenwen advised him.
Qi Shuo didn't know what happened to Li Chen. Li Chen was a crazy character. Not only did he imprison Xu Jiaoran, but he also wanted to drag Xu Jiaoran to death with him. Fortunately, he still had some conscience in the end, and Xu Jiaoran did not die. However, most of the palace was burned down, and countless people were killed and injured.
If Qi Shuo followed him according to the plot in the book, he would most likely end up dying a violent death.
"Wenwen, the court is now under the control of His Majesty. His Majesty will not necessarily lose! Believe me, okay?"
As night falls, the candlelight deep in the palace sways in the wind, like a lighthouse in the deep sea, looking for a glimmer of hope in the endless darkness. However, in this brightly lit palace, a fierce debate is unfolding.
Qi Shuo's eyes burned with infinite loyalty to Emperor Li Zhen. His voice was firm and powerful, full of firm belief: "I am willing to follow your majesty and help your majesty reach the top of the world."
However, Cheng Wenwen, a book traveler from the modern era, revealed deep worry in her eyes. She knew the rules of this world and the fate of Emperor Li Zhen - he would eventually fall.
Her voice was calm and deep, like a clear spring in the evening breeze: "Qi Shuo, you really can't follow Li Zhen. Listen to me, he is not a wise leader! This decision will affect your future."
Their argument became more and more intense in the night. Qi Shuo's eyes were like the scorching sun in summer, burning with loyalty to the emperor; while Cheng Wenwen's eyes were like the lake in autumn, calm and deep. Their voices echoed in the palace, like a symphony in a fierce battle.
"Wenwen, I've made up my mind, you don't have to persuade me!" Qi Shuo's voice was full of determination.
"Although Li Zhen is now the emperor, fate is unpredictable. If you follow him on the road to failure, you will surely be ruined." Although Cheng Wenwen's voice was calm, it was full of determination and helplessness.
Their argument became more and more intense. Qi Shuo's face was full of anger and dissatisfaction. He couldn't understand why Cheng Wenwen wanted to stop him from following Li Zhen. Cheng Wenwen, on the other hand, was more determined that her point of view was correct.
"Qi Shuo, you should see the situation clearly and don't be blinded by temporary enthusiasm. Nowadays, more or less everyone in the world is scolding Li Zhen. Do you really think he is worthy of your assistance?" Although Cheng Wenwen's words were gentle, they revealed an unquestionable firmness.
Qi Shuo felt deeply helpless and lost after hearing what Cheng Wenwen said. He knew that what Cheng Wenwen said made sense, but his heart was already occupied by his pursuit and family. He didn't know how to choose, and his heart was in confusion and entanglement.
Cheng Wenwen looked at Qi Shuo, her eyes full of reluctance and worry, which determined the direction of their future lives. The two confided their feelings to each other at home, and the quietness in the air formed a sharp contrast with the hustle and bustle around them.
"Qi Shuo, why do you insist on going to Beijing? Although Kyoto is a prosperous and powerful capital, it is also full of hidden dangers." Cheng Wenwen's words were full of bitterness and helplessness.
Qi Shuo looked at her, his eyes as firm as before. He sighed and said, "Wenwen, I know the road ahead will be difficult, but I have my ambitions in my heart and cannot retreat because of the current difficulties. The trip to the capital is not my wish, but the need of the world. If I can assist the emperor and seek welfare for the people, even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I will not hesitate. Even if it is for personal reasons, I should restore the reputation of my Xiao family!"
Cheng Wenwen was silent for a long time after hearing this, tears flowing in her eyes. She knew Qi Shuo's character and ambitions were not something that could be easily persuaded. But she still had deep reluctance and worries in her heart, "Even so, I hope you can think carefully about it. Life is only a hundred years long, don't you want to live peacefully? Isn't it good for our family to live in peace like this? Why do you have to take risks? Wait until the situation is stable, then make a decision!"
Qi Shuo looked at the tears in her eyes and felt a pain in his heart. He slowly approached her and gently stroked her long hair, "Wenwen, do you know what I am thinking? If I can help Emperor Li Zhen govern the country and the people live and work in peace, that would be the best time. I know you are worried about me, but please believe me, I will act carefully and do my best to protect myself, you and the children."
The two looked at each other in silence for a long time, their emotions surging like the waves. Finally, Cheng Wenwen took a deep breath. She knew she couldn't dissuade Qi Shuo, so she could only say: "If you insist on going, I am willing to accompany you. But I hope you can return safely."
She knew the ending of the book and might be able to help him.
Qi Shuo felt warm at heart after hearing this, "Thank you, Wenwen. Your support is my motivation to move forward."
He knew that his decision would make her worried and reluctant, but he also understood his responsibilities and ambitions. He could not give up his ideals and pursuits because of personal feelings.
"But can you please go to the capital two months later?" Cheng Wenwen still wanted to delay it so that Qi Shuo could see the situation clearly. "Just think of it as doing it for me, okay? Two months later, I will go to the capital with you."
Seeing that she was so stubborn, Qi Shuo had no choice but to agree.
So Qi Shuo decided to postpone his trip to Beijing for two months.
During these two months, he hoped to share more moments of life and experiences with Cheng Wenwen in order to hear her affectionate advice; he hoped to cherish their feelings more in this final moment so that she could have some comfort and support in her heart; at the same time, he also hoped to better prepare himself to face the various difficulties and challenges that may arise in the future.
Two months passed quickly in the blink of an eye, and the current situation has not changed much. Li Zhen is still firmly on the throne, while Li Ji seems to have lost some power.
Cheng Wenwen failed to make Qi Shuo see the situation clearly. On the day when Qi Shuo was going to Beijing, Cheng Wenwen silently packed his luggage. Even though her heart was full of reluctance and worry, she knew that she could not become a stumbling block for Qi Shuo's progress. She had to firmly support him, encourage him and let him know that no matter when and where she would be by his side to accompany him through the ups and downs of life.
Seeing Cheng Wenwen had also packed her luggage, Qi Shuo persuaded her, "You don't have to follow me to the capital. Just stay in Shanzhou and live well!"
Qi Shuo didn't want Cheng Wenwen to take risks with him. Just as Cheng Wenwen said, if the outcome was really unforeseen, Cheng Wenwen could also escape with the children.
However, Cheng Wenwen said firmly: "I want to follow you, don't try to get rid of me! After Qi Xing and Qi Qi are settled, we will go to the capital!"
Even though Cheng Wenwen was rational, she could see that Qi Shuo treated her well, and she also wanted to give it a try. What if she could really change the ending of the book?
If Li Zhen won, Qi Shuo's ending would not be too bad.