CHAPTER 337: CHAPTER 334 STEADY

What Old General Zhang said was not without reason. A few days ago, Xie Shao Yuan also felt that Song Xian was different from ordinary officials, and somewhat understood why Liangchen and the others would send military supplies to Xinzhou.

But after understanding the minds of those two children, this matter was not so simple.

Old General Zhang dared not say too much. If he continued, he would not dare to look into Xie Shao Yuan’s eyes, so he changed the topic: "Xiao Xingzong ordered someone to find me, mentioning the matter of Prince Guangyang years ago. I know Xiao Xingzong’s move was to unsettle me during wartime, but if you think about it carefully, not everything Xiao Xingzong said was baseless."

Xie Shao Yuan watched as Old General Zhang’s expression turned solemn: "Is there inside information regarding the death of Prince Guangyang?"

Old General Zhang nodded: "Xiao Xingzong implied that Prince Guangyang’s death back then was orchestrated intentionally. First, his troops were deployed, then watched as Prince Guangyang was besieged by Gao Yu and the Liao people."

Hearing this, Xie Shao Yuan understood Old General Zhang’s meaning: "Xiao Xingzong was referring to the current Emperor of Daqi?"

There was no surprise on Xie Shao Yuan’s face, which made Old General Zhang hesitate: "You... knew?"

Xie Shao Yuan shook his head: "My father-in-law, Chen Youli, speculated when he was alive. We couldn’t find evidence, and we hid Ah Chen’s mother’s identity for this reason. Since we don’t know who harmed Prince Guangyang back then, the safest course of action is not to reveal the truth to anyone before knowing."

Thus, Xie Shao Yuan had already prepared himself mentally.

Old General Zhang furrowed his brow: "Now the Pseudo King has been punished, and Xiao Xingzong has been caught in a trap... I fear that Liangchen’s lineage cannot be hidden and may reach the Emperor of Daqi."

Xie Shao Yuan said: "This kind of news will surely be impossible to conceal." It may even travel faster than battle reports.

After speaking, Xie Shao Yuan was silent for a moment and then looked again at Old General Zhang: "Did you tell Song Xian about this matter?"

Old General Zhang nodded: "This matter involves Xiao Xingzong’s scheme..."

This means that Song Xian, knowing these things, still led troops to Dai State.

Xie Shao Yuan reassured Old General Zhang: "It’s been hard to reclaim the Eight States, especially since you captured Gao Yu alive. Liangchen, with the villagers from Zhenzhou, has also contributed to Daqi. Even if the Emperor is anxious, he won’t act against Liangchen at this time. Old General, there’s no need to be overly worried; some matters require careful deliberation."

Old General Zhang nodded in response.

Xie Shao Yuan said: "I also ask Old General to inform everyone not to make a fuss about seeing Liangchen. The war is over, and there will be plenty of chances in the future."

Old General Zhang understood this logic. Not to mention making a fuss now might draw the Emperor’s attention, but more importantly, if someone were to exploit the situation...

Whether intending to harm Liangchen or deliberately scheming against the Qi people, both are tricky situations to handle.

Xie Shao Yuan knew that Old General Zhang was eager to see Liangchen, so he got up to lead Old General Zhang to Wang Family Village.

Just then, Chen Yongsheng accompanied Chen Yongyi to see Xie Shao Yuan.

Seeing Xie Shao Yuan, Chen Yongyi’s eyes reddened: "Brother-in-law, it’s really you, you’re alive,"

Chen Yongsheng also felt emotional. When Xie Shao Yuan returned, it was just when the Liao people were attacking the city; he was so busy at the time that he only saw him briefly until Song Xian arrived and won the victory, allowing them to gather and recount their experiences over the years.

Xie Shao Yuan was older than them. In Chen Yongsheng and Chen Yongyi’s memories, Xie Shao Yuan always protected them. Although he didn’t marry into Chen Family Village, whenever something happened at Chen Family Village, Xie Shao Yuan would always come.

Ordinarily, they dared not mention their sister and brother-in-law in front of Liangchen, for fear of hurting Liangchen. Now, the person they thought they would never see again is right in front of them. Chen Yongyi couldn’t hold back his tears.

Seeing Xie Shao Yuan so thin, Chen Yongyi said: "I heard from Second Brother that brother-in-law is not well. Brother-in-law, don’t worry; once we return to Chen Family Village, Mr. Xu and Liangchen will surely heal brother-in-law’s illness."

"Our family is different now; we can eat and wear well. The women in the weaving house earn even more than us, and everyone can live a good life."

"Alright," Chen Yongsheng wiped his eyes and chided Chen Yongyi, "It’s supposed to be a happy occasion, why cry?"

Chen Yongyi then remembered Old General Zhang, grabbing Zhang Weihe: "Old General Zhang will come back with us to Chen Family Village. Don’t mind that we’ve sent herbs and grain to Qi State, but with a trip on business, we can get everything."

Chen Yongsheng couldn’t help but smile. Chen Yongyi, who used to be someone who didn’t like to talk much, now seemed more confident with the success of Chen Family Village’s business.

Yes, with their Chen Family Village’s warehouse, even if they’ve come here, the rest in the village certainly won’t be idle. Before Chen Yongsheng went out, he heard Chen Zigeng and Hei Dan discussing plans to catch frogs on the mountain once the war is over.

Chen Yongsheng suddenly felt the longing to go home, only going home could make him feel secure.

Zhang Weihe said: "Good, in a few days, I’ll go to Zhenzhou with you."

While talking, they saw Xie Liangchen leading several villagers over. Xie Liangchen took the villagers to gather some medicinal herbs from the nearby mountains, as many people had died in Dai State; everyone needed to use medicine early to prevent epidemics.

After surviving the war and preventing the epidemic, then other things could proceed.

As Xie Liangchen gradually approached, Zhang Weihe felt a sense of disorientation, as if he saw Prince Guangyang’s family. How did he not think of it then?

Prince Guangyang’s descendants should indeed be like this.

Old General Zhang’s eyes gradually blurred as well.

Xie Liangchen taught the villagers to select herbs, watching as they became more proficient, finally allowing himself to relax and speak with Fourth Uncle and Old General Zhang.

Actually, the news that Old General Zhang brought back, Xie Liangchen had already heard from Song Xian.

Gao Yu and his son were escorted to Capital City by Du Zhuo’s men. Now, south of Xianzhou, Du Zhuo’s men suppressed various unrests, while north of Xianzhou was entrusted to Song Xian.

Their cooperation would quickly restore peace to the Eight States.

After Zhang Weihe left with Chen Yongsheng and Chen Yongyi, only Xie Shao Yuan and Xie Liangchen were left in the room.

Xie Shao Yuan looked at Xie Liangchen: "Have you not gone to see General Song?"

Hearing his father’s words, Xie Liangchen instinctively lowered his eyes: "I’ll go later."

Xie Shao Yuan’s smile deepened: "Do you like General Song?"

Xie Liangchen nodded.

Xie Shao Yuan asked again: "When did this happen? You haven’t been back in Zhenzhou for long."

Xie Liangchen said: "It wasn’t long ago; I only realized before Song Xian led the troops to the Eight States. I don’t know what the future holds, and I have my concerns, so I haven’t reported it to Grandmother. Grandmother and Uncle, and my brother still don’t know."

Whether others know, Xie Shao Yuan was uncertain, but he believed Old Mrs. Chen surely had an inkling. His mother-in-law might have seemed like a country woman, illiterate and unversed, yet she saw things more clearly than anyone.

Xie Shao Yuan gently asked Xie Liangchen: "Do you have no concerns now?"