Invincible Sixth Prince

Chapter 3: Women Would Only Affect the Speed of Drawing Swords

That’s right, please start with Yun Zheng!

Yun Zheng’s words were powerful and resonated throughout the grand hall.

Listening to Yun Zheng’s words, many people felt a surge of heroic emotions in their hearts.

Even the eyes of several generals who had never interacted with Yun Zheng before flashed with a hint of admiration.

After a moment, several people spoke up.

“Your Majesty, I think that our dynasty and Beihuan are on the brink of war at any moment! If the Sixth Prince personally takes the battlefield, it will greatly boost the morale of our troops!”

“Yes, Your Majesty! The Sixth Prince, as a member of the imperial family, is willing to die on the battlefield. How can we, the sons of the Great Qing Dynasty, not be willing to die for our country?”

“Please, Your Majesty, grant the Sixth Prince’s request to boost the morale of our troops!”

As several generals spoke up, many voices of approval echoed throughout the court.

Especially those who advocated war.

They didn’t expect Yun Zheng to kill many enemies on the battlefield, but his actions would undoubtedly greatly boost the morale of their troops.

For the northern border, which was on the verge of war, this was undoubtedly good news.

Listening to everyone’s words, Emperor Wen couldn’t help but nod his head slightly.

After a moment, Emperor Wen’s gaze fell on Yun Zheng again. “I am very pleased that you have this intention! I will ask you one last time, do you really want to go to the border?”

Just as Yun Zheng was about to speak, Xu Shi intervened again.

“Your Majesty, I think this is not a good idea.”

Xu Shi bowed again.

“Why not?” 

Emperor Wen frowned and asked.

Xu Shi said, “The Sixth Prince’s bravery is commendable, but the situation on the battlefield is unpredictable. What if the Sixth Prince is captured? Wouldn’t that be a great shame for our dynasty?”

“Ah…”

Emperor Wen hesitated, then lowered his head to think again.

Xu Shi’s concerns were not unreasonable.

If the prince was captured, wouldn’t that be a laughingstock for the entire country?

Seeing that the matter was about to fall through, Yun Zheng quickly thought of a countermeasure.

After a moment, Yun Zheng spoke up again: “I dare to ask the Father Emperor to grant me a sword!”

Hehe, Xu Shi’s words had actually helped him!

If he could obtain a sword bestowed by the Emperor, it would be more convenient to seize power at the border.

Although it wasn’t a heavenly sword, it was still a precious sword bestowed by the Emperor!

In times of need, it could be used to intimidate others!

“Why do you ask me for a sword?” Emperor Wen asked, puzzled.

Yun Zheng put on a tragic expression, “If I’m captured, I’ll use the sword bestowed by the Father Emperor to take my own life, rather than be a prisoner!”

“Aren’t you afraid of death?” Emperor Wen asked, raising an eyebrow, not believing that Yun Zheng had the courage to say such a thing.

“I am naturally afraid!” 

Yun Zheng nodded.

Emperor Wen snorted, his face darkening, “If you’re afraid of death, then why…”

Emperor Wen’s words were interrupted by Yun Zheng’s murmurs, “Life is but a fleeting scene, death is but a return to the underworld. The world above and the underworld are similar, just drifting in a foreign land…”

Yun Zheng’s voice was not loud, but Emperor Wen and the officials heard it clearly.

The officials listening to this poem were filled with sorrow and despair and felt a pang in their hearts, and Emperor Wen was no exception.

“Life is but a fleeting scene, death is but a return to the underworld…”

Emperor Wen whispered to himself.

At this moment, Emperor Wen suddenly realized that he had never really cared about this son.

Suddenly, Emperor Wen’s eyes became moist.

Emperor Wen quickly turned his head, not wanting anyone to see the tears in his eyes.

He didn’t know how much suffering this neglected son had endured to say such words.

Just as Emperor Wen was feeling emotional, the imperial physician suddenly arrived to report.

Emperor Wen, still facing away from the officials, asked about Yun Li’s injuries.

The imperial physician bowed and replied, “The Third Prince is not seriously injured, and has recovered somewhat after taking medicine. He just needs to rest for three to five days to fully recover.”

“I understand, you may withdraw,” Emperor Wen waved his hand.

The imperial physician quickly bowed and withdrew.

Emperor Wen composed himself, then slowly turned around, “Very well, since your Third Brother…”

Concubine Shu’s face changed, and she hastily said, “Your Majesty, although the Third Prince is not seriously injured, but…”

“Silence!”

Emperor Wen suddenly glared at Concubine Shu, “Everyone knows the Sixth Prince’s temperament! If it weren’t for a good reason, would he dare to treat the Third Prince like that? I don’t want to investigate this matter further, let’s just drop it!”

Concubine Shu’s face turned pale, and she didn’t dare to speak again.

After silencing Concubine Shu, Emperor Wen turned to Yun Zheng with a tired expression, “Go and apologize to your Third Brother, and let’s just forget about this matter.”

 Damn!

Overacting!

Yun Zheng secretly glanced at Xu Shi and Concubine Shu, hoping that the siblings would jump out and object.

Although Xu Shi and Concubine Shu were extremely unwilling, Emperor Wen’s previous words had already dashed their hopes of seeking Emperor Wen’s permission to demote Yun Zheng to a commoner.

There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with Yun Zheng in the future!

Seeing that these two were beyond hope, Yun Zheng couldn’t care less about anything else and immediately knelt down with a “thud”.

“Thank you, Father Emperor, for your magnanimity!”

Yun Zheng resolutely said, “But I, your son, only wish to die a heroic death in battle! I beg of you, Father Emperor, to grant my wish!”

“You…!”

Emperor Wen was enraged by Yun Zheng’s words, his eyes blazing with anger as he roared, “Your elder brother just failed in his rebellion and took his own life! And now you want to go to your death as well? Are you taking revenge on me?”

“Your Majesty, please take care of your health!”

Concubine Shu comforted Emperor Wen, then hastily and insincerely said to Yun Zheng, “Yun Zheng, I will not pursue the matter of your third brother’s again. Quickly get up, don’t anger your father!”

Bullshit!

I won’t give you the chance to stab me in the back!

Yun Zheng cursed silently, but stubbornly said, “I appreciate Concubine Shu’s and Father Emperor’s good intentions. I have been obedient for many years, and it’s time to live a heroic life!”

The conversation between the two instantly stunned the entire court.

Even Concubine Shu, who had previously cried and begged Emperor Wen to take responsibility for the third prince, was now guaranteeing that she would not pursue the matter further?

But Yun Zheng was determined to seek death?

What was going on here?!

“Sixth Prince, quickly thank the Emperor! Don’t anger His Majesty further.”

At this time, the old official, Zhang Hui, also spoke up to advise.

“Yes, Sixth Prince, the Emperor and Concubine Shu have already forgiven you…”

“Sixth Prince, don’t cause trouble, we still have important matters to discuss with the Emperor…”

At this time, everyone was advising Yun Zheng.

Listening to these words of advice, Yun Zheng couldn’t help but curse in his heart.

Damn it!

I must have opened the wrong script!

“Please, Father Emperor, grant my wish!”

Yun Zheng again loudly requested, “I, your son, have no other skills, but I beg of you to let me die a heroic death to inspire our army’s morale and silence the rumors that our princes are all cowards!”

“If I can achieve one of these, I will have died with honor!”

“If you, Father Emperor, do not permit it, I will only have to die in this grand hall to prove my resolve!”

As Yun Zheng’s words fell, the grand hall suddenly fell silent.

 Everyone stared at Yun Zheng blankly, not expecting him to be so resolute.

Emperor Wen was thoroughly enraged by Yun Zheng’s words, his face iron-green with anger as he growled, “Very well! Since you insist on going to your death, I will grant your wish! Decree: Appoint Sixth Prince Yun Zheng as the Tiger General, and arrange for him to marry Shen Nanzheng’s daughter, Shen Luoyan. Within half a month after the marriage, he will head to the northern borders…”

Listening to the first half of Emperor Wen’s words, Yun Zheng was overjoyed.

He had originally thought that being appointed as a low-ranking officer would be good enough!

But he didn’t expect Emperor Wen to be so generous as to appoint him as the Tiger General!

However, upon hearing the latter half of the decree, Yun Zheng was stunned.

You’re giving me a marriage instead of a sword?!

What’s the point of getting married?!

Damn it!

Women will only slow down my speed of drawing my sword!