The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
35. Lu Jing Yu Wants to Follow Pei Zhang Xi to War
It was a week after that night. And until now Lu Jing Yu had not met Pei Zhan Xi though. Even as three days ago news of the matchmaking Zhu Man Xie and Pei Qin Yang had set Lu Jing Yu did not dare to look for Pei Zhang Xi to discuss plans with him. Though his heart was already in turmoil for fear that he could not unite Pei Zhang Xi with Zhu Man Xie and his tragic death was inevitable.
That night's events further strained the relationship between Pei Zhang Xi and Lu Jing Yu. Concubine Su who received the report from Aunt Wu felt very guilty. He also called Lu Jing Yu and admitted that it was all his fault. But Lu Jing Yu's silent attitude made her feel even more guilty.
This morning Lu Jing Yu had already made the decision to meet with Pei Zhang Xi and discuss plans to foil Zhu Man Xie and Pei Qin Yang's marriage. So early in the morning he went to the kitchen and cooked in private to take him to Pei Zhang Xi.
"Emer, today there are so many dishes that you make." Xiao Bei was astonished as Lu Jing Yu made ten types of menus today. Usually for breakfast Lu Jing Yu at most only cook five kinds of menu.
"Today I want to go see His Majesty. There's something I need to talk to him about." Aunt Wu who was waiting at the side furrowed her brows.
"Sorry Empress, late last night the envoy from the palace came and asked His Majesty to come immediately. And Your Majesty just returned this morning and packed up. There was an attack from the Eastern Chu kingdom at the border that required His Majesty to take part. So His Majesty left immediately this morning. Your Majesty wants to tell the Empress but you are still sleeping. So His Majesty just told Servant to ease the Queen's knowledge after you have breakfast."
Hearing him Lu Jing Yu's expression froze. It is written that shortly after Pei Zhang Xi's wedding went to the border to fight. And at home with severe injuries that almost took his life even though Pei Si Liang held an arrow for him earlier.
Actually the Emperor will order Prince Pei Zhong Min who is the first prince to leave. But he refused on the grounds his wife was pregnant and did not want to leave the capital until she gave birth. The Emperor finally transferred this task to Pei Zhong Xi. Of course this was not told by Aunt Wu to Lu Jing Yu. But Lu Jingga Yu already knew about it from the novel she was reading.
It is also mentioned in the novel that the Enemy who attacked the border was the military force of the Eastern Chu empire that was expanding its territory. And they have a sneaky way to attack. And they managed to severely injure Pei Zhang Xi even though they were eventually defeated.
"Aunt Wu just said who's the enemy that attacked?"
Aunt Wu was a little confused as Lu Jing Yu asked. But did not let Lu Jing Yu wait too long before she answered clearly. "Eastern Chu. The Eastern Chu Kingdom was already waging war with the various kingdoms that existed around it to expand their territory. They want all the kingdoms bowed down under their feet. One month ago, an envoy from Eastern Chu came and put forward an order to surrender and admit submission to Eastern Chu. But their messenger instead of going home with the results was instead sent back with his head separated from his body. Our kingdom clearly did not accept the order it was very challenging them blatantly."
Aunt Wu sighed before continuing. "One year ago Eastern Chu did not even dare to raise their swords and chose to budge if anyone intended to take territory from them. But I don't know what happened after that. They started attacking all the kingdoms around and even won them over and forced them to submit under the rule of Eastern Chu." Aunt Wu let out a long sigh. Wars are common between kingdoms to seize territory or just defend territory. But throughout history, Northern Chu was like a dark horse that had appeared out of nowhere.
Aunt Wu had no idea what the cause of Eastern Chu could become powerful within a year. But Lu Jing Yu who had read the entire story and events in the novel knew the cause was because they had a very capable young commander and strategist so that their army could master all forms field in battle. Knowing the enemy's weaknesses and narrowing the enemy's chances of using their advantage to their advantage. Only then did they always win in battle.
For the case of the Shao kingdom is the only kingdom that can be drawn. But for that they lost many soldiers and even Pei Zhang Xi and Pei Si Liang were injured.
Lu Jing Yu must not just keep quiet. Some sets of events go on unlike those written in the novel dataset. What if something bad happens to Pei Zhang Xi. She did indeed want to divorce Pei Zhang Xi someday. But not with Pei Zhang Xi dead. If she becomes a widow because of her husband's death, according to the rules she can only wear white clothes to have a husband again, but with her status, she can only wear white clothes, it is unlikely that she remarried or was considered disrespectful to a member of the royal family.
Nah! He could not remain silent and wait uncertainly. He has to do something. He had to help Pei Zhang Xi face the war this time around.
Okay, take a breath.. throw it out. take a breath.. Now think calmly. Now all one has to remember is how the war trick is orchestrated by the enemy to defeat Pei Zhang Xi's army.
Since entering the novel world, Lu Jing Yu had read many books on war and war strategies in this day and age. And he found that there were some shortcomings in the face of several different terrains.
"Aunt Wu I'll go after His Majesty." Lu Jing Yu said to surprise Aunt Wu and all the people in the kitchen.
"No Empress. This is no good. You can't go. On the battlefield is very dangerous."
"But I can't stay here. I have to go." Because I know what's going on. And I have to prevent it. But two born sentences he could not say.
"Quan Yuan's. Arrange for people to escort us to military bases on the border. I have to see His Majesty."
Quan Yuan glanced at Aunt Wu for approval. Lu Jing Yu looked at her and knew that Aunt Wu was the decision-maker currently here. So he looked at Aunt Wu to convince her.
"Aunt Wu. I've read a lot of war books lately. And I saw that there was nothing suitable to be used for fighting in the eastern region which was the mountains. I know how to beat them. Let me go."
Seeing the determination in Lu Jing Yu's eyes, his lips Wu sighed and could only agree. "Alright Empress. Quan Yuan brought in enough master troops to escort the Empress there. I can't leave this house. The safety of the Empress is in your hands. Please don't disappoint me."
"Good Aunt Wu."
Lu Jing Yu looked at Aunt Wu with gratitude. He smiled and prepared to leave.
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