Chapter 59: Show up at the military camp in advance
Speaking of this, Chen Pingping couldn't help but sigh:
"This is all I can do to help you. The rest of the way, Your Majesty, you have to forge ahead on your own."

Li Chengyun nodded slightly, understanding what was going on.

He knew clearly how deeply Chen Pingping loved Ye Qingmei, and he also knew that her hatred for his father was endless, like the river flowing eastward, without cessation.

Now, the two of them are facing a common enemy, and it would be more convenient for them to work together.

Even though he is about to leave Kyoto, he does not need to worry too much. When he returns, he will be able to regain control of the situation and hold power in his hands.

Of course, Li Chengyun knew that he could not fully trust Chen Pingping and the so-called obedient Black Knights.

The loyalty of the Black Knights actually lies with Chen Pingping alone, and this is an indisputable fact.

What's more, Chen Pingping is a man of deep cunning, like the abyss of the ocean, and it is difficult to fathom his bottom.

Since he was able to remain silent for twenty years and conceal his true identity from Emperor Qing, it is impossible for him to reveal all his secrets to Li Chengyun easily. He must have another trick up his sleeve.

……

Time flies.

Li Chengyun is about to bid farewell to Kyoto and embark on a journey to the front line.

Before leaving, he had an idea and decided to go ahead and go to the military camp.

This move was not only to familiarize himself with military affairs, but also to let the soldiers in the army recognize him as the prince who was about to lead the troops into battle.

Leaving the palace, Lao Huang drove as fast as the wind, with the sound of horse hooves as he galloped away.

It didn't take long before they arrived at the military camp outside Kyoto.

Outside the military camp, there was another carriage parked quietly. Judging from the markings on it, it belonged to the Qin family.

Li Chengyun knew clearly in his heart that Qin Ye, as the real commander of this expedition and a veteran, would come to the military camp as soon as possible to prepare for military affairs.

Carriages are not allowed into the military camp.

So Li Chengyun took Lao Huang into the camp.

When Qin Ye heard the report from the gatekeeper, he immediately dressed neatly and went out to meet them not far from the parade ground.

Li Chengyun and Qin Ye met here.

Qin Ye bowed and saluted according to the palace rules, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Li Chengyun stepped forward quickly, helped him up personally, and spoke earnestly:
"There is no distinction between princes and lords in the army, only the friendship between comrades! Once we step into the battlefield, we must all work together to resist the foreign enemies."

"We are about to go on this expedition. General Qin is very experienced and is the best candidate for the commander-in-chief! I am only going on this trip to learn."

Li Chengyun's words were full of humility.

Qin Ye was neither humble nor arrogant. He responded calmly:
"How can you, as a prince, easily abandon etiquette?"

"Although I am the nominal commander in this expedition, I am already old and I am afraid there may be omissions."

"Your Highness is very powerful and has volunteered to fight. He must have some outstanding qualities! I hope Your Highness can give me more advice and fill in the gaps."

"I believe that in the near future, your wisdom will surpass mine, and then our Qing Kingdom will have nothing to worry about."

There was mutual respect and expectation in their words.

Although Qin Ye said this, he was actually very wary of Li Chengyun in private.

He was very clear about Emperor Qing's intentions. He just wanted him and Li Chengyun to check and balance each other, like a game of chess.

Thinking back to the past, what the Qin family had done had left them with no way back, and they had no choice but to move forward.

Now, he can only turn into Emperor Qing's vicious dog, and he will bite wherever Emperor Qing points his finger.

As for Li Chengyun in front of him, Qin Ye knew very well that the other party would never let him and the Qin family go easily.

Therefore, he never thought of reconciling with Li Chengyun.

As soon as he went to the border, he planned to follow Emperor Qing's wishes closely and not let Li Chengyun have any chance to touch the military power.

The news that Li Chengyun was going to the military camp quickly spread throughout Kyoto.

All the forces heard the news and knew that he was about to leave. Inside the Lin Mansion.

Prime Minister Lin Ruofu and Lin Gong sat opposite each other.

Lin Ruofu sipped his tea leisurely, while Lin Gong held the new news in his hand with a frown on his face.

"Father, is it a foregone conclusion that the King of Yan will go to the border to guard it?"

Lin Ruofu nodded slightly, swallowed the tea in his mouth, and said slowly:
"This matter has been discussed at the court meeting, and there has been no other news from the palace in the past two days. I think it must be a done deal."

Lin Gong frowned slightly when he heard this, and his heart was full of doubts:

"It is strange that the Prince of Yan would ask to go to the border on his own initiative! What is even more puzzling is that His Majesty actually agreed to it."

Lin Ruofu gently put down the teacup in his hand, his eyes deep:

"In the past, only those princes who were not favored were sent to guard the border."

"And now, Your Majesty has sent the eldest prince, who is extremely capable, to the border first, and now you have asked the sixth prince, who is at the peak of his career, to also set out on the journey to the border. This is really surprising."

"Then what exactly is the meaning of your majesty's action? Does father have any guess?" Lin Gong couldn't help but ask.

Lin Ruofu shook his head and looked towards the palace, his tone full of awe:

"Our Majesty is deep-minded and hard to fathom! Almost no one who tries to guess his mind will succeed." "Although my father has been the Prime Minister for many years, I dare not claim that I can understand the Majesty's mind! In this court, I am always trembling and treading on thin ice."

Lin Gong felt the same way and sighed:
"Your Majesty's heart is as unpredictable as the deep sea! Then what do you think of the King of Yan's initiative to fight?"

"King of Yan?" Lin Ruofu's expression changed slightly, as if he was thinking about something. "I don't understand, I can't see clearly, I can't see through it."

"This King of Yan's behavior is unconventional, which is also puzzling."

"However, he was able to lie dormant for many years, disguised as a dandy, and endure the ridicule of the world! Not long ago, he made a stunning debut and became famous in one battle."

"But he was able to retreat from the turbulent times at the height of his popularity and chose to leave the center of the vortex."

"This kind of action can only be performed by a person with great wisdom."

"A person like the King of Yan will surely become a great man in the future!"

Lin Gong was surprised when he heard this.

He rarely heard his father speak so highly of others.

Even though he was the crown prince, his father often belittled him and thought he was not qualified enough.

However, his father asserted that the King of Yan would become a great man in the future.

It seems that this Sixth Prince is indeed remarkable.

Should he go and get in touch with them? Just as a precaution and an investment in advance?
……

And the other side.

In the eldest princess's residence.

She also received secret news from Li Chengyun.

Li Chengyun told her that he was about to leave Kyoto and asked her to act cautiously and be extra careful during this period to avoid any accidents.

The eldest princess naturally knew exactly who Li Chengyun asked her to be wary of.

Once Li Chengyun leaves Beijing, there will inevitably be a bloody storm in the court.

By then, anyone could encounter an accident, and even she, the eldest princess, could not be guaranteed to be safe.

"This heartless boy just walked away like that, and you were at ease, leaving me alone and helpless, having to worry all the time. It's really annoying."

There was a hint of resentment in the eldest princess's eyes.

However, Li Chengyun's departure from Beijing to the border was a foregone conclusion, and she could not change it.

Therefore, from now on, she must act with the utmost caution to ensure her own safety.

(End of this chapter)