Memoirs of the Heavenly Khan

Chapter 47 Don’t be afraid to spend money

"Your Majesty!"

"Rumei!"

Outside Pingcheng, they looked at each other with tears in their eyes.

"I haven't seen you for a long time. How come you are so thin?"

"I was framed by a villain and am now heading to Luoyang with this crime. My future is uncertain."

"Your Majesty has lost all your energy, how can I, your humble concubine, live?"

Dugu Ru's eyes were red. She took out a handkerchief and gently wiped away her tears.

Yuan Shen felt great pity when he saw this.

"Sister Ru, after this separation, I don't know when we'll meet again. You'd better find a husband of your dreams and marry him as soon as possible!"

"No, I want to wait for the king to come back!"

"Rumei!"

"Your Majesty!"

……

On the wall of Pingcheng, Li Shuang watched this scene and couldn't help but complain in his heart:

This green tea girl can win an Oscar for her acting skills!
Behind him stood Yang Kan and Gao Ang.

"In these troubled times, bravery is the foundation of life. You should take this as a warning and remember not to be obsessed with women, like King Guangyang, who would be a laughing stock!"

Li Shuang's words really touched the hearts of Yang Kan and Gao Gao.

How can it be fun for a woman to practice martial arts?
"Don't worry, my lord. We train our muscles and bones every day and refine our martial arts. The same goes for our soldiers and horses."

"That's good!"
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Governor's Mansion!
Li Chong was playing chess when he heard footsteps. Without looking up, he knew it was his son Li Shengui.

"Yuan Shen is gone?"

"He's leaving. My son personally saw him off. Before he left, the woman who almost became Princess Guangyang came to see him off. People in the Northern Territory say she's a disaster, but I don't think so. Her determination is truly touching!"

Li Chong couldn't help laughing after hearing what Li Shengui said.

"You really..."

"Father, what's wrong with me?"

Li Shengui continued to ask, and Li Chong said helplessly:

"——Almost the same as Yuan Shen."

Prince Guangyang has always been famous. When Li Shengui heard this, he thought Li Chong was praising him and felt a little excited.

"Thank you for the compliment, General!"

"I...your mother...never mind!"

Li Chong discovered that no matter how much he cursed, it would eventually fall back on himself.

Li Chong thought Li Shengui was about to leave, but after making a few moves on the chessboard, there was still no movement around him.

He raised his head and saw that Li Shengui was wearing armor, unlike usual clothes.

Li Chong frowned.

"What are you doing?"

Li Shengui chuckled, with a hint of pride.

"I went back and thought about what my father said to me a few days ago, and I gained something."

Li Chong became interested and asked:
"Have you figured out anything?"

"I'm thinking that my position as General Pingbei might not be useless. I can also achieve great things. One day, I'll defeat Liu Han Baling and annihilate Yu Jiulu Anagui. Then, when I return to Luoyang, the Emperor will bestow rewards upon me and my name will be recorded in history!"

The more Li Chong listened, the longer his face became. After Li Shengui finished his triumphant speech, Li Chong remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he said:

"Son, you are different from others. You don't need to worry about these things."

Faced with his old father's patient persuasion, Li Shengui was very dissatisfied.

"Father, please don't look down on me. I've also been well-versed in military books since I was young. How am I any less capable than that bandit?"

Looking at his inexplicably confident son, Li Chong sighed helplessly and told the truth.

"Father, I've been greedy all my life...ah, no, what I've earned from hard work is enough for you to spend for several lifetimes. Take the money, have fun, spend it, keep women, squander it to your heart's content, even go whoring. Isn't it better to do something decent?"

"Humph!"

Li Shengui was unwilling to do so. "I haven't even been on the battlefield yet, so how can I know, father, that I don't have the potential to be a great general?"

After hearing this, Li Chong covered his chest and felt a little suffocated.

Li Shengui hurried over to check, his face full of worry.

"Father, what's wrong with you? Do you want me to call a doctor?"

"It's okay, as long as you don't think about making achievements, I'll be fine!"
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"Pingcheng is a place where I've become obscure. No wonder Emperor Xiaowen wanted to move the capital."

Li Shengui and a group of his younger brothers sat by the wall, watching the people passing by.

Pingcheng was different from Luoyang in that it did not strictly prohibit the wearing of foreign clothing and speaking northern languages.

Therefore, the costumes here are different, and there are even people coming from the Western Regions.

But due to its geographical location, this city is not as prosperous as Luoyang.

Therefore, the entertainment industry is not very developed.

At least, that's what Li Shengui, who had seen the world in Luoyang City, and a group of meritorious young men who followed him thought.

"Brother, what are we doing here?"

"Guard the gate!"

"We're about to attack Beilie Buruo. What a great opportunity to make a name for ourselves. Why would General Zhengbei let you guard the city gates?"

"That's what I thought, too. You said we've made great achievements in the North, and we'll be so proud when we return! Those princesses of the Yuan family and the noble ladies from aristocratic families usually don't even look at us, but they'll definitely rush over to us then!"

"that is!"

The more Li Shengui thought about it, the angrier he became. He couldn't help but complain:

"My father has struggled all his life, why should he deprive me of the right to struggle?"

"that is!"

"Brother, why are you here?"

Li Shengui, who was making an impassioned speech, turned around after hearing this and saw Li Shuang standing behind him, smiling.

"It's your boy!"

Li Shengui straightened his clothes and called out to his younger brothers to stand up.

"I am under the order of the General Zhengbei to defend Pingcheng!"

"Brother, you are dedicated to your duties. I really admire you. However, you should also pay attention to the balance between work and rest. Why don't you go to the song and dance hall in Pingcheng?"

Li Shengui had a serious expression on his face and was about to answer when he heard his younger brother behind him complaining:

"They are all vulgar and boring!"

Li Shuang smiled.

"Brother, have you heard of a place called 'Red Romance'?"

"Red Romance, what a ridiculous name!"

"I heard that this dance hall is the best in the North, even better than the one in Luoyang City."

Li Shengui looked at Li Shuang with a bit of pity.

"It's obvious you've never had a good meal. When you go to Luoyang, I'll take you there to see the world. Is there anything better than Luoyang City?"
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morning.

Li Chong got up and washed, and seeing the servants surrounding him, he asked:

"Why haven't I seen Li Shengui for a few days? Where has he been? Is he thinking about making great achievements again?"

The people around him didn't dare to say anything, and Li Chong was a little angry.

"what happened?"

"The Second Young Master took the group of noble sons from Luoyang City to a singing and dancing house in Mayi City called Honglangman. I heard that they spent a lot of money on feasting every day, but they couldn't pay the bill and were detained!"

When Li Chong heard this, his eyes lit up and his face lit up with joy.

"Then why don't you go and give the money quickly! Tell Qingchen not to be afraid of spending money, he can play as long as he wants."

"promise!"

The butler took two steps and was stopped by Li Chong again.

"Also, prepare some tonics like ginseng, deer antler, and wolfberry and send them to Qing Gun!"

"promise!"

Li Chong stroked his beard, sighing with a sense of comfort:
"If my son is like this, I have no worries!"

(End of this chapter)