Forcibly Snatched by the Tyrant After Transmigrating into a Book 81p1

Chapter 81 Part 1

After lulling Shun’er to sleep, Chu Yi put on a thicker outer robe and rushed toward the council hall.

Chu Rui was in a meeting with the officials, discussing how to break Sheng Qianheng’s siege. The officials all believed that they should play the part of the oriole behind the mantis.

The minister believed that when Lu Wenhan was about to break through Da Mo’s new capital, they would then send troops to take it in one fell swoop.

This way, the predicament of Qianlin being controlled by Da Mo for many years would be solved.

Chu Rui supported his forehead, not knowing how to explain to the minister that his younger brother was the Empress of Da Mo.

Ever since he had brought Chu Yi back, he had been hiding his relationship with Sheng Qianheng.

If these ministers found out, they would probably not recognize Chu Yi’s royal status and might even condemn him for betraying Qianlin.

Chu Yi stood outside the hall, listening to the minister’s proposal, and slowly turned to walk back.

Seeing this, Lianfang asked, “Your Highness, are you not going to find the King?”

Chu Yi shook his head. He wrapped his clothes tighter around himself. Even if he was worried about Sheng Qianheng, he was extremely calm. “Older brother has his difficulties. He is the king of Qianlin. Qianlin and Da Mo have been at odds for many years. How can it be changed overnight? If I had entered the hall at that time to ask for older brother’s help, what would those ministers think of me, of older brother?
Although I am a prince of Qianlin, I have been a hostage for many years. Now that I am married to Sheng Qianheng and have a child, those ministers are old, and their ideas are outdated. They will certainly not stand on my side. Rather than putting older brother in a difficult position, I might as well find another way.”

Lianfang supported Chu Yi, worried that he would catch a cold during his confinement. “Your Highness, please walk slower. Your body has only just recovered for a few days!”

How could Chu Yi sit still? Now that he knew he had not transmigrated into a book, he had no way of knowing whether the plot in his mind would proceed as planned.

He vaguely remembered that Da Mo had suffered heavy losses in a battle, and Sheng Qianheng had been seriously injured and had difficulty recovering. He tried his best to calm his mind and think of a countermeasure.

Moshu had gone to inquire about the battle on the front line. Chu Yi returned to the hall and sat before Shun’er’s cradle, his eyes vacant as he gently rocked it.

By the time Moshu returned, Chu Yi’s legs were already numb, and he didn’t even know it.

He stood up abruptly and almost fell. Only after his legs had regained their feeling did he walk to the desk and ask, “How is it?”

Moshu: “Your Highness, the new capital is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Lu Wenhan can do nothing for the time being. But it’s not a solution to just keep dragging it out.”

Chu Yi rubbed his temples, pondering for a long time. Lu Wenhan was originally an Imperial Censor, a civil official. Now, his actions were more like those of a military general who had been commanding battles on the front line for many years. If he hadn’t guessed wrong, there must be an expert guiding Lu Wenhan from behind!

Could it be that there was a gap on Sheng Qianheng’s side? Otherwise, how could Lu Wenhan have been able to besiege the city so smoothly?

Or was Sheng Qianheng playing a trick? But had he never thought that he would be worried?

He only felt that he hadn’t made a plan like this in a long time, and his head was aching.

He took a sip of hot tea and continued to ask Moshu, “Have you found out where Lu Wenhan’s granary is?”

Moshu thought carefully. “Lu Wenhan’s troops are all camped outside the new capital. I think the granary should also be among them. Is Your Highness thinking of a fire attack?”

Chu Yi nodded. The old men in the council hall had said one thing right: the oriole behind the mantis was indeed a good strategy.

It was just that he wanted to catch Lu Wenhan off guard! So that he would have no mind to attack the city again!

He immediately summoned the hidden guards that Sheng Qianheng had ordered to secretly protect him and gave them his orders in a low voice.

Sheng Qianheng sat in the palace of the new capital, sipping tea. Fearing that his plan with Suifeng would be leaked, he had not informed anyone.

He listened to the guard at the city gate, who rushed to report, “Your Majesty, although Lu Wenhan and his men can’t break in, if this continues, what should we do?”

Chu Yi waved his hand, looking as if he were unconcerned. “You just have to guard it well.”

He had already sent Suifeng to disguise himself and infiltrate Lu Wenhan’s army to act in secret. Everything was waiting for Suifeng’s good news.

Tomorrow, he would send someone to pretend to send a truce letter. At that time, Lu Wenhan would let his guard down, and everything would be under his control.

Just as Sheng Qianheng was sipping his tea, Liu Deshan rushed in, panting, “Your Majesty, Daying Li is about to give birth. She has sent someone to ask you to go and take a look!”

Sheng Qianheng lifted his eyelids slightly and gazed at Liu Deshan. Liu Deshan was so old. A palace consort going into labor should be a common sight. Why was he so worried?

He said coldly, “Then go and get a midwife and an imperial physician. Can I make him give birth just by going there?”

Liu Deshan gave an awkward smile. “But… I’m afraid Daying Li can’t give birth!”

Sheng Qianheng picked up the teacup and threw it to the ground. “Why, could it be that the child in Daying Li’s belly is your, Liu Deshan’s, child? You’re more worried than Zhen? It’s her fate if she can’t give birth. Do you need to decide whether Zhen should go or not?”

Liu Deshan immediately knelt, not daring to say another word. The servant from Daying Li’s hall had just stuffed a lot of silver into his hands. He was afraid he couldn’t help.

Sheng Qianheng seemed not to care about Li Ruotao’s life at all, but he still secretly sent someone to get an experienced midwife. If this Ruotao’s child was not born, how could he prove that it was not his child?

Besides, childbirth was indeed a dangerous matter. Even if it was not his child, it was still a hard-won life.

The next day, before dawn, Chu Yi got up and changed into a night-walking suit, intending to set off.

And the hidden guards he had sent out had found the location of Lu Wenhan’s military camp and granary and had taken advantage of the chaos to set it on fire.

By the time the news reached Chu Yi’s Qianlin royal palace, Chu Rui was surprised.

Chu Yi had already lulled Shun’er to sleep. He had already changed his clothes and was preparing to sneak into the new capital to find Sheng Qianheng.

Lianfang immediately blocked Chu Yi’s path. “Your Highness, you mustn’t. You haven’t even finished your confinement! How can your body withstand such torment! Besides, you barely slept last night!”

Just as Chu Yi was about to push Lianfang away, Chu Rui stood at the entrance of the hall, frowning at him. “Yi’er, did you set that fire?”

Chu Yi nodded. “Older brother, I know you’re in a difficult position, so I’ll go alone. There’s no need for older brother to interfere!”

Chu Rui couldn’t bear for his younger brother to be so distant from him. After all, he had been a hostage for many years, which had weakened their brotherly bond. But the only thing he knew was that, no matter what, he was powerless to change his younger brother’s decision. Yi’er and Sheng Qianheng’s lives were, after all, deeply entangled.

He pinched Chu Yi’s shoulder and said, “Yi’er, Gu will send a team of troops with you to ensure your safety. Do what you want to do. You don’t have to worry about Shun’er. Gu will take good care of him for you.”

Chu Yi looked back at the soundly sleeping Shun’er, his eyes stinging. He gently hugged Chu Rui and choked, “Yi’er thanks older brother!”

Seeing Chu Yi turn and rush toward the palace gate without looking back, Chu Rui called out, “Yi’er, remember not to be reckless!”

Even though they were biological brothers, in this chaotic world, they each had their own difficulties.

In the end, everyone had to forge their own path in life.

Right now, the fire in Lu Wenhan’s military camp’s granary was raging. After receiving the news, he immediately withdrew many of his men to urgently put out the fire.

The front line was in chaos, and it could be said that they were without a leader.

Chu Yi covered his face with a black veil and ordered a group of men to attack the defenseless rear of Lu Wenhan’s army.

Fortunately, the elite troops sent by Chu Rui were far superior to Lu Wenhan’s men, and they almost gave Lu Wenhan no time to attend to other matters.

Lu Wenhan was sitting in his tent, at his wit’s end. Sheng Qianheng was trapped in the city by him. Who was secretly playing tricks!

Chu Yi led another group of men on a detour, wanting to avoid Lu Wenhan’s men.

But in the end, his body couldn’t take the torment. He raised a hand to cover his abdomen, his forehead covered in cold sweat.

Seeing this, a hidden guard wanted to slow down the pace of their journey, but he never expected Chu Yi to say, “No need to worry. Let’s go!”

He never thought that just as Chu Yi’s party was about to reach the city gate, ‘Lu Wenhan’ would actually notice his tracks.

He was protected by the hidden guards. Just as he was about to speak, he saw ‘Lu Wenhan’ say, “Quickly enter the city and lurk by that tyrant’s side. Whether we can succeed or not will depend on you!”

Chu Yi was at a loss, but he still took the opportunity to reply and then sneaked into the new capital.

The hidden guards quickly escorted Chu Yi into the imperial palace.

By the time Chu Yi stood before Sheng Qianheng, his face was already pale, and one hand was tightly protecting his abdomen.

Sheng Qianheng thought to himself, could it be that because he hadn’t seen Chu Yi for these few days and missed him dearly, he was having such a hallucination?

He quickly shook his head, trying to wake himself up a little. The overall situation was not yet decided. How could he be so engrossed in love?

Seeing this, Chu Yi grabbed Sheng Qianheng’s lapels and said, “Sheng Qianheng!”

Hearing that extremely familiar voice, Sheng Qianheng immediately looked up and asked, “A-Yi, why are you here?”