readytorunbook Chapter 251 The Emperor Asks Su Yinyin for Guards
Chapter 251 The Emperor Asks Su Yinyin for Guards
After dinner, the night was as dark as ink, and the cold wind was biting. Under the cover of darkness, Su Yinyin led Su Yue and the others and hurriedly left the Marquis's residence.
The silence along the way was so profound it sent chills down your spine; the deathly stillness seemed to devour your very soul.
In this bitterly cold winter, where breath turns to frost, Lao Yi fought bravely at the front, eliminating two groups of assassins who attempted to kill him.
The assassins, each with a fierce look on their faces and wielding sharp blades, were all repelled by Lao Yi with his superb martial arts skills and extraordinary courage.
It was precisely because of this that Su Yinyin and the others were able to return to the Su residence safely without any major incident.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, in the stillness of the night, Su Yinyin was immersed in a sweet dream, a dream that was like a warm harbor, allowing her to temporarily forget the troubles of the world.
Biyu rushed to Su Yinyin's door with a hurried expression and quick steps. Her urgent knocking broke the silence of the night: "Miss, are you awake? People from the palace have come."
Su Yinyin was startled awake from her sweet dream by the sudden knocking on the door. Still sleepy and with groggy eyes, she asked in a daze, "Biyu, what's going on?"
Biyu stood anxiously outside the door, her voice filled with panic: "Miss, a eunuch has come to the palace, saying that the Emperor has ordered you to come to the palace immediately."
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin was instantly enlightened, and she quickly got up and said urgently, "Come in quickly and help me wash up."
Biyu hurriedly pushed open the door and entered, her hands and feet moving as nimbly as a spinning top, quickly serving Su Yinyin as she washed and dressed.
Before long, Su Yinyin arrived at the front hall, her makeup exquisite, her clothes appropriate, and her demeanor dignified.
There was an old man with a solemn expression, sitting upright in a chair, like a statue.
Upon seeing Su Yinyin arrive, he immediately stood up, bowed, and said with a smile, "Princess Anguo, His Majesty has ordered me to summon you to the palace immediately."
Although Su Yinyin was filled with doubts, as if in a tangled mess, she remained respectful and said with a proper smile, "Please wait a moment, sir, I will go to the palace with you now."
Su Yinyin turned around and gave a few instructions in an orderly manner, her eyes firm and steady. Then, she followed her father-in-law into the carriage.
Along the way, Su Yinyin's thoughts were like fluttering willow catkins, chaotic and varied, and her heart was in turmoil.
She couldn't understand why the Emperor had summoned her, and her heart was pounding with anxiety, like a rabbit jumping around in her chest.
Could it be that the divine physician is thanking me for curing the Empress's illness?
Because the divine physician disappeared without a trace after leaving the palace. So, is the intention to express gratitude to the divine physician through Su Yinyin?
Upon arriving at the palace, Su Yinyin, led by palace servants, hurried to the solemn and dignified Imperial Study.
When the Emperor saw Su Yinyin, he did not exchange any pleasantries and went straight to the point: "Su Yinyin, I have summoned you here today because I have important matters to discuss with you."
Su Yinyin bowed respectfully, her movements elegant, and said in a clear voice, "Please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
The Emperor's expression was solemn, and his tone was as cold as frost as he said, "The border war has been tense recently. I have heard that you have extraordinary wisdom, so I would like to hear your insights."
Su Yinyin was startled, never expecting the Emperor to ask her about this matter.
My heart leaped into my throat, but I forced myself to calm down.
Trying to keep her voice calm, she said, "Your Majesty, I really know very little about military affairs and am powerless to help. However, I am willing to do my best to provide provisions for the border war."
Su Yinyin lowered her head, frowned, and pondered with great confusion.
His appearance was as if he were lost in a deep fog.
Why would the emperor ask her about such military matters? What was the reason behind it? Is there some unknown secret hidden behind this?
The Emperor nodded slightly, a fleeting hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Su Yinyin, I am deeply gratified that you have this intention."
However, I will take care of the provisions. I would like to hear your unique ideas regarding troop deployment.
Su Yinyin feigned surprise, her expression exaggerated like that of an actor in a play, and said, "Your Majesty, who on earth is spouting such nonsense in your ear?"
Yinyin is just a weak woman, how could she possibly understand those things?
The emperor merely smiled slightly at Su Yinyin's feigned lies, a smile that held an unfathomable depth, but he remained silent.
The Emperor's gaze was deep, like a bottomless abyss, fixed on Su Yinyin, and he said, "Su Yinyin, I do not believe the nonsense of others, but your actions have made me realize that you are no ordinary woman."
How could the bodyguard of a seemingly weak woman possess such high martial arts skills?
I dare say that in the Great Zhou Kingdom, and indeed in any other country, no one can defeat your guards.
Your guards are capable of taking on a hundred, or even more, single-handedly. With such formidable guards, I believe your knowledge and experience far exceed this; you should no longer make excuses.”
Su Yinyin knew that the emperor had already obtained a lot of evidence, but she still could not easily admit it, and her heart was like a taut bowstring.
Su Yinyin said, "Your Majesty, please don't believe what you've heard. Although my guards are skilled, they can't compare to Your Majesty's personal guards."
These guards' martial arts skills are nothing more than amateurish; they don't deserve such praise.
On another note, Yinyin really has to thank the divine physician. The physician was afraid the people from the Marquis's mansion would bully Yinyin, so he reluctantly gave them up. Once Yinyin has resolved the matter with the Marquis's mansion, she will return these people to the divine physician.
Upon hearing Su Yinyin's words, the emperor's face darkened, and he couldn't help but feel angry. His voice rose a few decibels: "Su Yinyin, are you afraid that I will take away your guards?"
Su Yinyin hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, Yinyin had no such intention!"
The emperor snorted coldly, his voice as sharp as the winter wind: "Then what exactly do you mean? I sincerely wanted to discuss this with you today, but you keep making excuses and dodging."
Su Yinyin immediately knelt down, her forehead touching the ground, and said with trepidation, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Yinyin did not mean to hide anything, but Yinyin really knows very little about military formations. If I were to offer advice rashly, I fear it would jeopardize important military and national affairs."
The emperor remained silent for a moment, as if pondering something, and after a long while said, "Get up, I will not force you any further. But tell me, if you were to oversee logistics and supplies, do you have a clear plan?"
Su Yinyin stood up, thought for a moment, and said with a firm gaze, "Your Majesty, Yinyin is willing to do everything in her power to gather more grain and provisions."
The emperor nodded slightly, a hint of helplessness on his face: "Ah, you really are a cunning little fox."
Su Yinyin pretended to be confused and said innocently, "Your Majesty, what is this...!"
A woman with exceptional abilities would be ganged up on, especially in ancient times.
Men and women alike can be jealous. So it's best to keep a low profile.
If we really can't keep a low profile, then...!
A hint of approval flashed in the emperor's eyes, and his tone softened slightly: "I only wish to borrow your guards to train my own."
Su Yinyin's heart tightened, as if struck by a heavy hammer, and she said, "Your Majesty, how can Yinyin's guards compare to Your Majesty's guards? You really overestimate them."