Chapter 311 - Chapter 311: Resolute
Chapter 311: Resolute
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
At the capital, Heng Congshan was now the Emperor’s favorite and was valued by the Emperor.
In addition, he could earn a lot of money for the Great Yong through printing, so he had a lot of worth in the Emperor’s eye.
He was also a second-grade official.
After Bai Cha arrived at the capital, he first went to the Heng Manor to pay his respects.
However, he didn’t have a visiting card, and the gatekeeper didn’t recognize him, so he didn’t let him in. He just waited at the door.
Heng Congshan returned home a little late. He has been really busy recently.
It was then that he saw Bai Cha.
“Bai Cha?”
Bai Cha immediately stepped forward and bowed, “Greetings, Lord Heng.”
“Oh, it’s you, kid! 1 knew you looked familiar. Let’s get inside.”
“Yes.”
Bai Cha followed Heng Congshan into the manor.
Compared to Puyi County and Chenzhou City, the residences in the capital were more domineering and imposing.
Once they entered the study, Heng Congshan asked, “Why are you in the capital?”
Bai Cha told him that Heng Yi had gone to military camp and that he was here to buy a house.
“Are you all moving to the capital?” Heng Congshan asked with a smile.
“Not yet. Sister-in-law said we need to find a way out first. And the first step to that is to find a home. If we have a home ready here, we won’t be too flustered when we come to the capital in the future.”
“Your Sister-in-law has good foresight,” Heng Congshan laughed.
Then he remembered Heng Yi’s mission to wipe out the bandits, “Did you hear anything on your way to the capital? How many bandit nests did Heng Yi destroy?”
“Unfortunately, I didn’t hear any news on my way.” Bai Cha said truthfully.
He had been rushing here and did not dare to stop at all.
“Then wait for a while. I’ll send someone to buy a house with you. That way, you can buy a good house at a good price. If you don’t have enough money, 1 can lend some to you.”
As for whose dignity he was giving to.
Of course, it was because of Heng Yi and Han Qiao.
The butler hurried over and called out at the door of the study, “Master, Master! Someone from the palace has come to visit. The Emperor has summoned you into the palace.”
Right now?
Heng Congshan doesn’t understand.
However, he still asked someone to prepare some arrangements for Bai Cha to stay first before he went out to the palace.
When facing the eunuchs in the palace, Heng Congshan asked someone to pass him a purse and asked, “Eunuch Fu’an, why did the Emperor summon me into the palace?”
Eunuch Fu’an did not say much other than, “The Emperor is in a good mood.”
Heng Congshan was relieved to hear that.
When the Son of Heaven was angry, millions of corpses would fall. It was the hardest to understand the heart of an Emperor.
Even if he could speak in front of the Emperor now, he did not dare to casually ponder the Emperor’s thoughts.
From the eunuch who read out the decree, he was relieved to hear the Emperor’s mood. He could only think of a way to deal with it when the time came.
After entering the palace, Heng Congshan was led to the royal study.
The Emperor of Great Yong, Emperor Zhao Qian, had ruled for 18 years. He was the ruler of the world and was extremely domineering. Heng Congshan had been holding his breath ever since he stepped into Yangxin Palace Hall.
“This subject pays his respects to the Emperor.”
“No need for formalities,” Emperor Zhao Qian waved his hand.
After Heng Congshan stood up, Emperor Zhao Qian asked happily, “You came from Puyi County in Chenzhou. Do you know a person by the name of Heng Yi?”
The Heng Congshan looked up.
“Heng Yi?”
Emperor Zhao Qian smiled, “Yes, that’s the name mentioned in the letter.”
“If it’s that powerful Heng Yi from Puyi County who used to be a hunter, I know him. 1 even mentioned him to you before, and that printing technique was his wife’s idea. She was also the one who suggested the princess’s dowry.”
Emperor Zhao Qian couldn’t hide his smile.
“So it’s that Heng Yi,” Emperor Zhao Qian laughed.
In this way, the Emperor was no longer worried that Heng Yi would be swayed to the other side.
Now, that man was working under Zhang Huiguang, and he did his task so beautifully.
Emperor Zhao Qian told his servant to hand the secret letter to Heng Congshan.
Immediately, an eunuch respectfully took it from the Emperor’s hand and passed it to Heng Congshan.
Heng Congshan glanced at the letter and smiled.
Heng Yi, that kid, was indeed as the saying said.
“Tell me about Heng Yi and his wife.”
Heng Congshan started to explain calmly.
Emperor Zhao Qian even gave him a seat, so Heng Congshan would stay longer and not hide anything from him.
“Did they get together after her divorce?” Emperor Zhao Qian suddenly remembered that his daughter had gone to Chenzhou and told him that she had done a good deed.
“Could it be that the Han family is the one who witnessed the princess’s separation?”
“It is the Han family.”
Emperor Zhao Qian was silent for a moment before sighing, “So it is fate. Put too much pressure and it would easily break. I want to place him in an important position but I’m afraid he won’t hold up.”
“Heng Yi is even more outstanding than he appears to be. It’s just that he had limited knowledge in his early years, or perhaps he didn’t want to improve himself, that’s why he was a coward. But that morning, he was able to get married to bring a name to himself.”
“Besides, you can’t be stupid to hunt in the mountains. Those wild beasts are also very smart.”
Heng Congshan told Emperor Zhao Qian slowly.
It was like a chat between friends; one was sharing his thoughts about Heng Yi while the other listened.
“I really can’t wait to meet this person. I will summon him to the capital first and arrange a job for him. He will be slowly nurtured for a year or two. As for his ability to lead the three armies…”
“Your Majesty!” Heng Congshan exclaimed.
He had not even met this person, yet he was thinking so far ahead.
“After so many years, this is the first time 1 can’t wait to praise someone. I’m afraid that going too far is as bad as not being enough. Ha…”
He sighed, trying to reel back that bit of joy and excitement.
Emperor Zhao Qian thought of his daughter, Princess Zhen Ling, and wanted Heng Yi to enter the capital even more.
Emperor Zhao Qian paced back and forth. After a while, he said, “Why don’t I send someone to teach him first and let him hone himself in Chenzhou for another year?”
Heng Congshan wanted to say something several times, but he didn’t know how to persuade Emperor Zhao Qian otherwise.
He understood that Emperor Zhao Qian wanted to nurture a War God who could overcome all obstacles.
However, this matter could not be accomplished overnight.
“Emperor, why don’t we do it slowly…”
Emperor Zhao Qian sighed and sat back on the dragon throne, “I can wait. The people of the world can wait, but my princess can’t wait…”
Emperor Zhao Qian was silent for a moment, “Help me think of a way. I want to go to Chenzhou personally.”
When Heng Congshan heard this he almost fainted.
“Emperor, please reconsider.”
“I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to Chenzhou to meet this Heng Yi and see what kind of person he is, and whether he’s worth my time and effort to cultivate.”
Emperor Zhao Qian would give Heng Yi some time.
Three years. If he couldn’t grow into a peerless general in three years…
What would he do?
The mess left behind by the previous emperor was full of holes and air leaks.
With Emperor Zhao Qian’s resoluteness, Heng Congshan couldn’t stop him.
A moment later, Emperor Zhao Qian sent someone out of the palace and summoned a few of his trusted ministers to discuss what they would do while he was away from the capital the next month.
When the ministers learned that Emperor Zhao Qian was going to Chenzhou, they all knelt down and begged, “Emperor, please reconsider!”
“I have considered! You all only know how to persuade me to think twice. This time, I have to go to Chenzhou!”
He was extremely resolute..