allonlinenovel Chapter 304 The Little Nun 32
Chapter 304 The Little Nun 32
But how can everything in this world go as planned?
While Master Xu was so busy that he was losing clumps of hair, the Southern Army's scouts finally found an opening and slipped back inside.
As soon as he saw Tao Yi, who had sent him out, he couldn't wait to tell him about the turbulent events that were unfolding within the rebel army.
Tao Yi, still bandaged, listened to the news that several rebel generals had died and that the army had undergone a major upheaval in a short period of time. His eyes flickered with a mixture of joy and regret.
If they had known this news earlier and attacked, the rebel army would probably have already been defeated by now.
But it's not too late to know now!
Such a major change is not something that can be resolved in a short time.
At the very least, while the scouts were leaving the barracks, conflicts were still erupting daily over all sorts of trivial matters.
If they can have a conflict while sleeping in the same tent, how can you expect them to fight in sync on the battlefield?
This is absolutely impossible!
Isn't this their best chance?
With a slap on the armrest, Tao Yi exclaimed with delight, "Come, let's go see Father!"
He brought back such important information, and his father will surely praise him greatly!
Those generals will surely look at him with new respect!
"Your Highness." He was getting up when his hand was gently pressed down, and when he looked up, he met a pair of eyes full of worry.
Lin Wan looked at the wound on his chest with concern: "You still have injuries. Won't you ruin your health by working so hard?"
Tao Yi felt a warmth in his heart. Neither of the concubines on either side suited his taste, only Wan Niang was the one who truly touched his heart.
He held Lin Wan's hand and said softly, "Don't worry, I won't force myself."
"Make two of your specialty dishes, and we'll have dinner together when I get back tonight."
Lin Wan smiled gently and raised her hand to straighten his collar: "Then Your Highness, please take care of yourself and return soon. I will be waiting for you here."
Tao Yi was preoccupied with something, so he gave a perfunctory reply and got up to go outside.
Because he was wearing specially made shoes, his limp was not very noticeable.
Lin Wan stared at his retreating figure, then took two steps forward as a gesture of farewell.
But after just two steps, the abnormality in her legs could be noticed at a glance.
Firstly, because women in their boudoirs could only wear embroidered shoes, which wouldn't conceal her limp; secondly, because Tao Yi liked her appearance, saying it was proof of their shared hardships.
Whether these words were true or false, Lin Wan no longer cared to discern.
All she knew was that when she was healthy, he made vows of eternal love.
But as soon as her health deteriorated, he immediately married someone else and only gave her the status of a concubine.
I wonder if, at that moment, he remembered that her leg had been broken because of him.
If it weren't for his brother's pursuit, and if it weren't for his arrogance, she wouldn't have suffered such a disaster.
"Miss." The maidservant grasped her hand with concern, instantly bringing her back to her senses.
Lin Wan smiled gently again: "Go to the kitchen and see if they have any of my usual ingredients. I'm going to cook and wait for the prince to return."
Just endure it, let those two wives die, and wait until she gets ahead.
Given their past relationship, Tao Yi would never treat her unfairly.
As she limped out of the hall, Lin Wan unconsciously clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.
On the other side, the scout repeated what he had told Tao Yi, and the palace erupted in an uproar.
This place was originally the temporary palace where the young emperor could not escape, but now that he has gone further south, it has naturally been occupied by others.
The young noblemen who used to frequent the palace sat here, and they seemed more like the masters of this place than the Tao family, whose masters were all military men.
Listening to the scout's report, the head of a prominent family at the head of the table stroked his beard and said, "If this is true, it would be a great thing for us."
As is well known, this kind of tone is always followed by a shift in thought.
"But if it's fake, then haven't we been tricked?" The family head said solemnly, "That brute Xue Zhen is not so easy to deal with!"
Some people nodded in agreement, while others loudly objected, saying that such an opportunity should not be missed and that it might not come again. Still others tried to mediate, saying, "Stop arguing, stop arguing, or let's go explore again."
Tao Yi's joy gradually faded amidst the arguments.
That's it again.
Such quarrels have become commonplace since these people became his father's subordinates. Although these scions of noble families are quite capable in handling government affairs, their tendency to be hesitant and disregard the overall situation for their own benefit is truly annoying to him.
Explore further!
The opportunity was fleeting; by the time they finished scouting, Xue Zhen would have already wiped out the rebel army!
When the time comes, they'll fight him with their heads!
Attacking from south to north is already extremely difficult. If we hesitate any longer, we will miss this opportunity and unification will become a joke!
What if he didn't know that these southern gentry had no intention of launching a northern expedition, but only wanted to divide the country along the river and rule separately?
He would never allow such a thing to happen, and he would never allow the dynasty he inherited to be a separatist regime!
"Father!" Seeing that these people had even agreed to a three-month period, he immediately stood up and shouted, "In my opinion, we must send troops within ten days!"
Ten days is enough time for the scouts to make another round trip.
This time, the spies are not afraid of being exposed. As long as they release enough people and pay a sufficient price, they will eventually bring back the real information.
Moreover, ten days is enough time for the soldiers who are already in a state of combat readiness to prepare!
When the news and fighter jets arrive at the same time, it will be just the right time to set off!
The family heads who had been making a ruckus just moments before fell silent as they looked at Tao Yi, who was now displaying such sharp brilliance.
Tao Yi's father-in-law, however, stroked his beard with satisfaction.
If he hadn't valued this man's decisiveness, why would he have married his daughter to a cripple?
Tao Pingtian, who looked like a clay sculpture above, nodded: "As my son wishes, everyone please disperse for now."
After everyone had left, the old prince, who had once fought on the battlefield, called his son to his side and taught him how to check and balance the powerful families and how to govern the court.
He devoted all his attention to this son and held nothing back from him.
But listening to his words, Tao Yi felt somewhat dazed.
My father used to be a decisive man, and no one under him dared to disobey his orders.
The concept of checks and balances simply doesn't exist in his world.
When did my father become like this?
It started when the major aristocratic families began to curry favor with my father and elevate him to a high position.
Or did it begin with his father becoming king and proclaiming himself the future emperor?
He couldn't remember anymore, but he felt that his father was somewhat unfamiliar at this moment.
His mind was in turmoil, but he respectfully bowed to his father and said, "Father, please rest assured, I understand."
He didn't want to talk to his father about these things anymore; he just wanted to return to the mansion, be close to Wan Niang, and calm his restlessness.