Questions sur les chansons d'amour

Chapitre 135

Lin Ye's hand rested on his sword hilt, but he hesitated, glancing nervously at the two men and then at the valley below. This was his first time entering this valley; was the young master currently inside? With the Crown Prince's impressive entourage, did he have a plan to deal with it?

That girl, that girl, sigh...

“Yuwen Ke.” Ru Ying reached out and gently stroked the blade of the Xiu Ying Blade, pushing it away as if it were merely an annoying branch, without even frowning. She said softly, “We are all people who have wronged her. I used her, I hurt her, and what about you? Aren’t you the same?”

"I didn't!" Yuwen Ke said coldly. He didn't. He just wanted her to stay; he just couldn't bear a life without her, he just couldn't face the emptiness without her. He just loved her so deeply, so very deeply.

Chapter 308: Never Again

"Nothing?" Ru Ying sneered. "Nothing? You think you love her deeply, but I've watched coldly from the sidelines and never seen you do anything for her. Have you ever thought about what kind of life she wants? Do you even know what kind of person she is? Do you know what she's thinking? Do you have any ideas about her future? Nothing at all? Ha, love her? What do you have to offer in return?"

Yuwen Ke took a step back, his already pale face suddenly turning even paler.

"She is such a unique woman. Do you intend to take her into your harem and make her one of your many concubines?"

"No! I won't. I will send Princess Dawei back to her country. I only want her." Yuwen Ke clutched his chest and said in a deep voice, "For the rest of my life, I will love her well and only her."

For the rest of his life, he could never love another woman. Such intense love, such fierce emotion, such reckless madness—for him, it was a treasure he dared not even dream of. Like a raging fire, it had long since consumed all the passion that a mortal could possibly possess, and there would never be a second chance.

The generals all paled upon hearing the Crown Prince's resolute words.

Sending the Crown Princess back to her homeland? What a humiliation this would be for Dawei! Has the Crown Prince considered this? Years of planning, years of strategic alliances, and finally, an opportunity to realize this dream has arrived—a marriage alliance between the two countries is the key to everything. Once the Crown Princess returns, relations between the two countries will not only be far from amicable, but will likely immediately turn sour. Tianxing will face an unprecedented challenge! At this time, even Minister Moyu, who once saved the day, has abandoned court. What will Tianxing do?!

"Your Highness, you mustn't!!" the generals cried out in alarm.

"Shut up!" Yuwen Ke roared. "What business is it of yours to interfere in my affairs?"

“Your Highness,” Wu Cheng knelt down, “Please reconsider your decision. Prime Minister Lin is indeed a rare and extraordinary woman, but if you lose the empire for her sake, how will Your Highness face the millions of people in Tianxing? How will you face the Emperor and all the previous emperors? Your Highness must not act in this way.”

Yang Huai also knelt down, "General Wu's words are reasonable. Please, Your Highness, reconsider."

Chapter 309: The Successor After Ten Years

"Your Highness, please reconsider!!" All the generals knelt down, blocking the entrance to the passageway, a dense, dark mass. Lin Ye hesitated for a moment, then knelt down as well. The incident had occurred long ago, and he often recalled the words the young master had spoken before leaving; he understood the young master's meaning.

The young master was like a gentle breeze, never bound by constraints. Entrusted by the old master, he had guarded Tianxing for ten years, a task now nearing its end. That night at Gushan, the young master had already resolved to abandon the court, to roam freely and unrestrained. As for Lin Ye, born to be a general, his life was destined to be intertwined with the military.

He accompanied the young master for ten years, and the young master then used those ten years to impart all his knowledge and insights into military strategy.

That night at Gushan, the young master pointed down the mountain and described the layout of the camp in detail. In fact, it was his final farewell gift to him, teaching him how to deal with the emperor—the heart of a monarch should be respected but kept at a distance, not be approached and indulged in. Always remember to take a step back, for this is the way to preserve oneself.

From that moment on, he no longer had the opportunity to follow the young master. From that moment on, the young master restored his identity to General Lin Ye of Tianxing, no longer Mo Yu's close attendant. The young master had long seen through him; the sound of war flowed in his blood.

Looking back on the years they had spent together, Lin Ye couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Young Master, you still couldn't let go of Tianxing, could you? Although you're gone, you've spent ten years leaving behind a successor for Tianxing.

"Get up." Yuwen Ke said coldly, without even glancing at the generals, his hands behind his back.

The generals looked at each other, but none of them stood up.

"Didn't you hear what I said? Rise, all of you." Yuwen Ke's voice wasn't loud, but it was powerful and full of arrogance. "Listen carefully, I never make pointless sacrifices. Even if I want to conquer the world, I don't need to rely on the power of a woman. Even if Dawei is my enemy, I have my own ways to deal with her! Through countless battles in the desert, riding in golden armor, I, Tianxing, will surely awe the world. How could I possibly shrink back from a woman?!"

A surge of fervor instantly ignited the generals' spirits. Their faces beamed with determination, chests puffed out, heads held high, and they roared in unison, "Yes! Through a hundred battles on the yellow sands, clad in golden armor, our Heavenly Journey will surely shake the world!"

With a prince like this, what more could one ask for?!

Chapter 310: Poison Arrow

Ru Ying pursed her lips, her delicate features cold and expressionless. She watched as Yuwen Ke stirred up the morale of the Tianxing generals with just a few words. Looking into Yuwen Ke's gloomy and unfathomable eyes, she knew that this man would do what he said. He would be the greatest enemy of the Beixian, and also her own.

“Yes, you can do it,” Ru Ying said with a light laugh. “Although it’s not easy, after what happened just now, I have to say that you do have a chance. But so what? Qing Yan won’t stay. She doesn’t belong to the palace, and she won’t be with you.”

His words carried an unprecedented malice, coldly watching Yuwen Ke's face contort in pain at his words, and he felt an increasing sense of pleasure. "Because you hurt her master."

"You have no idea how important her master was to her. I used her, I betrayed her, and she must be heartbroken." A shadow flashed in his eyes. "But you hurt her even more. Because of you, she almost lost her life. Have you thought about that? Almost lost her life!!"

The angry voice began to lose its volume. Ru Ying's trembling, pale hand, devoid of any color, gripped Yuwen Ke's collar tightly. Her eyes were blazing with fire. Heaven knows that when he learned what had happened, he was almost scared out of his wits. If, if anything happened to her, he would make Yuwen Ke pay a hundredfold price!

"What are you doing here? Are you trying to force Qingyan to return to the palace with you? Do you think she wants to see you?! Do you think she will even see you?!"

Yuwen Ke staggered backward, his face deathly pale. He clutched his aching chest, feeling as if he were losing the strength to breathe. Ru Ying's words were like a poisoned arrow, so ruthless, so deadly, piercing straight into his heart, causing him excruciating pain.

No, that's not it, no, how could he hurt her so deeply? No, he just loves her, he just loves her. He just can't bear to see her leave, can't bear that there's someone else in her eyes...

"Let her go." Ru Ying whispered, as if speaking to Yuwen Ke, and also to herself, her eyes misty as she looked into the valley. "She is not suited for the palace. Forcing her to stay will only hurt her more. She has always been free and will not stay for anyone."

Chapter 311: We Can't Let Go

"No!" Yuwen Ke shuddered, suddenly straightening his posture, his lips pressed tightly together. No, impossible! He would never let go! He could never let go!!

All his strength returned. He glanced coldly at Ruying, his gaze sweeping over the vast beauty of the valley, settling on the distant pavilions. "Qingyan, are you there? Wait for me, I'll be there soon."

His gaze softened, and the lines of his slightly bloodshot lips softened, revealing a gentle smile.

She once said that his smile was beautiful, and that he had a lifetime to smile at her.

I can't let go—never!

He raised his left hand, pursed his lips slightly, licked his dry lips, and was about to speak when Ru Ying suddenly interrupted him, "Yuwen Ke!"

Ru Ying didn't look at him, coldly saying, "There are 100,000 Tianxing soldiers outside the valley, right? There are also 100,000 at the border town of Gushan, and another 200,000 scattered around the Tianxing border. Am I right?"

All the generals felt a chill run down their spines. Four hundred thousand soldiers—almost the entire nation's military strength. Although there were also 100,000 fresh troops secretly trained by the Crown Prince that had not been made public, the deployment of the Tianxing Army was indeed as Ru Ying had said. As the King of Beixian, why was Ru Ying bringing this up now?

"The Tianxing army, after years of recuperation, is indeed not to be underestimated. However, it seems that Huaicheng is not heavily defended at the moment, is that right?"

Yuwen Ke's gaze turned cold.

"You should know that I was able to turn the tide, defeat my brother, and seize the throne because I used Qingyan to cultivate my power. You should also know that a large part of my power is in Huaicheng."