Joy of Life: Rebirth of the Second Prince, Inviting Emperor Qing to Die

Chapter 421 Martial Arts Competition
Li Chengze brought his three brothers back to the pavilion they were in.

He said directly: "Boss, you don't have to be discouraged. Everyone has different values, and the meaning is naturally different."

"I came to you this time because I want you to follow the army."

"What?" Li Chengru was stunned after hearing Li Chengze's words.

"Second brother, didn't you just say that you didn't agree with my participation in the martial arts competition? Why are you now..."

"Yes." Li Chengping also scratched his hair, feeling very surprised.

Li Chengze waved his hand and said, "Wait for me to finish what I am saying."

"If you want to follow the army, you don't have to participate in the martial arts tournament."

Li Chengru frowned and said, "So you mean to let me go through the back door?"

As he said that, he waved his hand hastily and said, "No, I want to rely on my own abilities and don't want to use the back door."

"Besides, I just thought about it. Even if I can't beat your guards, at least I can get second place."

"By then, it would be perfectly possible for you to become a general."

Ok? ? ?
Before Li Chengze could speak, he heard what the eldest brother Li Chengru said, and said speechlessly: "Boss, why do you always think about participating in the martial arts competition before becoming a general?"

"Your idea is good, but during the game, the situation is very reversed, and you don't know what will happen at that time."

"It would be fine if we win, but if we lose, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"

Li Chengru said unconvincedly: "That's not necessarily the case. I can definitely come in second."

"Even if we lose the fight, there won't be any problem."

"Okay, okay!" Li Chengze waved his hand and said, "Boss, I'll tell you the truth."

"I came to you this time to ask you to follow the army."

"It's not to be a general, but to be a commander-in-chief of the three armies."

After hearing this, Li Chengru immediately shook his head and said, "If I am not allowed to be a general, then what am I going to do? I might as well stay in the palace..."

"Wait, what did you just say?"

Li Chengru thought he had heard wrongly and hurriedly asked Li Chengze for help.

The other two also looked at Li Chengze.

Li Chengze nodded and said, "You heard me right. I do want you to be the commander-in-chief of the three armies."

"First of all, the position of Grand Marshal is very important, and it must be given to the most suitable and important person."

"Secondly, this person must also be talented, have been on the battlefield, have rich experience in leading troops, and be able to suppress the commander-in-chief of the three armies."

"So this person, I thought of you at that time."

At this moment, Li Chengru stared blankly at Li Chengze, feeling mixed emotions.

He didn't expect that he would be such a person in the other party's eyes.

Moreover, they are willing to entrust such an important position to him.

He is the commander-in-chief of the three armies, giving orders to hundreds of thousands of troops. Which man can refuse such an invitation?

Li Chengru pondered for a moment and said, "Can I...can I?"

"Forget it. If it's just a general, then it's nothing. But such a valuable position as the commander-in-chief of the three armies is not so easy to accomplish."

Li Chengze said: "That's why I chose you."

"Okay, Boss, don't worry about anything. I will make arrangements for this matter. You just need to follow the rules when the time comes."

Seeing that the other party said so, Li Chengru didn't think any more about it and just wait and see what happens.

...two days later.

As early as yesterday, the square used for the martial arts competition had been completely built and confirmed to be ready for use.

Therefore, Li Chengze set this date for the next day.

At that time, anyone who wants to participate in the martial arts competition can come and participate directly.

Today is the day of the martial arts competition. As the emperor, Li Chengze naturally has to go and check it out in person.

After breakfast, Li Chengze took Lin Wan'er and Ye Ling'er, and left the palace in a grand manner, riding in several large carriages, along with a large row of palace maids and eunuchs.

Inside the carriage, Li Chengze asked the two people beside him, "You haven't left the palace for a few days, right?"

"It's just right that I can go out for a walk today."

However, after Li Chengze finished speaking, he noticed that there was something wrong with Lin Wan'er's expression and she didn't look very happy.

"What's wrong?" Li Chengze asked.

Lin Wan'er's eyes were red. She looked up at Li Chengze in front of her and said softly:
"Brother Chengze, I...I..."

After seeing this, Li Chengze immediately reached out and held the back of Lin Wan'er's hand and asked, "It's okay, tell me slowly, what happened?"

"Did something unexpected happen to the Queen Mother?"

As early as two days ago, Li Chengze already knew that the Empress Dowager's condition was very serious and she would not live long.

No matter what medicine you take, it won't work.

After all, once a person loses the desire to live, no matter how strong the medicine is, it will be of no use.

As expected, Lin Wan'er nodded silently and said, "Grandma's condition is very serious now. She said some strange things the day before yesterday."

"I was really scared. She suddenly..."

Li Chengze reached out and hugged Lin Wan'er, comforting her: "It's okay, grandma's condition is very serious now. Maybe leaving is a relief for her."

"I know you don't want this to happen, but there's nothing we can do about it. Just let it be."

Li Chengze knew that Lin Wan'er was raised by the Empress Dowager, so the relationship between the two of them was naturally not that simple.

Perhaps, in this world, Lin Wan'er is already the only person that the Empress Dowager is worried about.

Lin Wan'er nodded, said nothing more, closed her eyes, and cried in Li Chengze's arms.

At this time, Ye Ling'er, who was standing by, also came over and comforted Lin Wan'er, "Wan'er, it's okay. You still have us."

"We will always be with you from now on."

Li Chengze also nodded and agreed: "Yes, Ling'er is right."

"There are still three of us here to accompany you in the future."

"If grandma knew that you were sad about her affairs now, she would definitely be unhappy."

"Come on, let's go relax for a while."

At the same time, in a large venue in Kyoto City, there were already many people gathered.

There were people participating in the competition as well as onlookers, and the scene was extremely lively.

Even the vendors selling goods were very happy, and their business was several times more than before.

In the crowd, several young men in extraordinary attire walked quickly from not far away.

"Brother Lin, who do you think will win the championship this time?"

(End of this chapter)