BXBX NOVEL Chapter 2306: Mission 37
Chapter 2306: Mission 37
The return journey was notably swifter.
The citizens of Southern Mist and the emperor personally welcomed them upon their arrival.
For these soldiers, it was a tremendous honor to be greeted in such a manner.
After all…
After all, they hadn’t felt as though they had done much at all.
“Lianxue, I appreciate your hard work!” Emperor Southern Mist expressed his gratitude with a smile, then turned his attention to the two generals confined in a cage behind him. “These are Chengqi’s generals, correct?”
“Yes, Chengqi has only four warrior-level generals. One perished on the battlefield, and two are now in our custody. Chengqi will need to send envoys for negotiations, and when the time comes, the King will not hold back. Training two warrior-level generals takes considerable time and effort, and they won’t overlook it, ” Gu Chaoyan explained.
The Emperor of Southern Mist gestured for someone to handle the captives.
Then, he proceeded to the court alongside Gu Chaoyan.
He left with the entourage.
Emperor Southern Mist expressed a trace of dissatisfaction, saying, “We’ve won this battle with such ease, so why not continue? If we pursue further, it would be prudent to seize Chengqi’s border city. This way, Chengqi would be no match for us whatsoever. Haven’t they always sought to annex us? We may as well turn the tables and annex them.”
The emperor’s words carried a hint of frustration.
Gu Chaoyan anticipated his thoughts.
Indeed, human greed knew no bounds.
“Your Majesty, we lack the strength to pursue further. While our unexpected victory has emboldened us, continued pursuit could lead to losses for Southern Mist,” Gu Chaoyan cautioned.
“It’s best to quit while you’re ahead. Not only will you instill fear in Chengqi, but you’ll also drain their resources significantly. In the coming years, it’s essential to conserve our strength. It will be wiser to prepare for future battles,” Gu Chaoyan advised.
Although Emperor Southern Mist felt a sense of regret, he couldn’t dispute her counsel.
Nonetheless, he wasn’t entirely pleased.
At this point, Shen Lianxue had gained an almost god-like status in Nanlan, nearly rivaling his own position as the emperor. Thus, he found himself in a perplexing situation, struggling with an indescribable feeling.
Gu Chaoyan glanced at the King of Southern Mist and inquired, “Your Majesty, before the battle, you mentioned that if we emerged victorious, you would agree to Lianxue’s conditions. Is that still the case?”
“Whatever you desire, whether it’s gold, silver, or jewelry,” Emperor Southern Mist replied, still somewhat downcast.
“I don’t want gold, silver, or jewelry,” Gu Chaoyan clarified.
Emperor Southern Mist’s expression darkened.
“A few years ago, my mother suffered mistreatment within the Shen family. I endured the same in the Shen family. Now that we’ve won the war, I have no other requests. My only wish is to provide my mother with a secure life away from the Shen family and help establish a new life for another woman. I plan to leave with my Master, and I may not return for many years. I worry about my mother’s well-being in the Shen family,” Shen Lianxue explained.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Southern Mist found himself feeling somewhat reassured.
Shen Lianxue wanted to depart and stay away indefinitely, while Lady You aspired to establish her independence from the Shen family.
If that was the case…
He wasn’t concerned about the Shen family’s potential dominance over the world. In his view, no matter how influential a woman became, her capabilities would have limited impact.
“Very well. I had no idea the Shen family would treat you this way,” Emperor
Southern Mist acknowledged. “Rest assured, once you’ve left the Shen family, I’ll bestow an honorary title upon your mother. Even without the Shen family, no one will dare to mistreat her.”
“Furthermore, I’ll provide her with a spacious courtyard and ample gold, silver, and jewelry. You need not worry about your mother’s well-being,” the emperor assured..