Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife

Chapter 644: The Duke Zhen Wields Great Power!

The child wishes... to lead the troops into battle!

As soon as these words were spoken, Rong Si was instantly awakened from her haze. She suddenly stood up, looking sharply at Li Qingmu.

"What did Mu’er say?"

"Mother, the child wishes to lead the troops into battle. Please fulfill this wish!"

Rong Si gazed deeply at her son, sighed gently, and asked, "Why did the thought of going to war occur suddenly?"

"Mother, those people despise me from the bottom of their hearts. The child feels it deeply. The child doesn’t want to be talked about as someone who lives off others. I want to prove myself through military exploits to the world!"

These words were spoken with such force that Rong Si was slightly moved.

"Mu’er, are you serious?"

"Of course! Mother, didn’t you use to say that the child is devoted to martial arts and loves practicing and fighting? Now that Dazhou and Daliang Country are on the brink of war, how could the child not participate?"

Li Qingmu, with his innocent demeanor, called out young and enthusiastic, his long eyelashes flickering, and even ran to Rong Si’s side to massage her legs, behaving obediently and considerately.

Rong Si’s heart felt comforted, so she said, "Alright, alright. If mother doesn’t agree with you this time, you’ll definitely cause a fuss. Fine, I’ll agree!"

"Thank you, Mother!"

"Hmph, you child, always making others worry!"

Rong Si reached out and pressed his brow, smiling softly, "However, marching and battling is not a simple task. Mother would have to assign a few people to assist you."

What was called assistance was actually surveillance.

Li Qingmu was well aware of this, but he couldn’t refute it. He had to cheerfully agree, "Alright, Mother, please assign more people. Should the child be in danger, they can cover the retreat!"

"Pfft!"

Rong Si was truly amused, this child, so mischievous!

"Fine, Mother will dispatch a few more people to aid you. If you win, the credit is yours; if you lose, they’ll take the blame!"

"Thank you, Mother!"

Li Qingmu’s address to his mother sounded exceptionally pleasing, and Rong Si smiled lightly, feeling her son, cleansed of memories, was indeed obedient.

Feeling satisfied, Rong Si added, "Moreover, the war between the two countries is sure to break out after autumn. With two months to spare, I’ll have You Su teach you some advanced martial arts so that you can handle those famous generals with ease when the time comes."

"Thank you, Mother. The child will definitely return from a victorious battle to repay you!"

"Silly child, such words are too formal," Rong Si said while gently tidying his jet-black long hair, her eyes filled with indescribable affection, "Once you return from this expedition, it will likely be next year. By then, we’ll arrange your marriage."

Li Qingmu was initially pondering how to tighten control within the army and gradually shift power into his own hands. But upon hearing Rong Si’s words, his body instantly stiffened, almost in disbelief.

Marriage? Again, marriage?

He forced down the shock and dissatisfaction in his heart, saying, "Mother, who do you plan for me to marry?"

"Is there any need to ask? Naturally, Princess Nianxi! Her father is Duke Zhen, and allying with her will benefit your future career."

Rong Si’s eyes flickered, thinking she had made things clear enough. That young emperor was too young and had shallow foundations in the court, nothing compared to what she, the Princess, had cultivated over the years.

Even though she had almost sidelined the young emperor, he was still the emperor, wasn’t he?

She saw no need for it; that position should be her son’s.

The court officials who could be recruited should be recruited. Those who couldn’t be recruited, ways must still be found to recruit them. If they were deeply hostile, then destroy them!

Gradually, more and more court officials became loyal to Rong Si, and with her outstanding son, she felt the time was almost ripe.

Li Qingmu’s gaze slightly shifted; he definitely wouldn’t want Nianxi. Not only did that woman make him uncomfortable, but he also couldn’t bear to betray Yue’er.

What would he say to Yue’er when they meet again, if he had entanglements with Nianxi or even children?

She would be furious and never forgive him for life.

He quickly thought through various ideas, then said, "Mother, Duke Zhen wields significant power!"

Just one sentence, and Rong Si’s expression changed.

She looked up and said, "Isn’t substantial power a good thing for you?"

"Indeed it is a good thing, but that is only for now. What about the future?" Li Qingmu said earnestly, "Mother, the dominance of foreign relatives has always been a historical taboo!"

With this said, Rong Si’s eyes shifted!

How could she not understand this truth?

So many prosperous dynasties were ruined at the hands of foreign relatives?

She was determined to make Daliang the most powerful nation in the world and naturally would not allow the existence of overbearing foreign relatives!

Rong Si gave Li Qingmu a deep look, truly proud of her son, who thought as far ahead as herself.

Li Qingmu knew his words had moved her, and it was not the time to press the advantage. Otherwise, with Rong Si’s suspicious nature, she would definitely become suspicious.

He said, "Mother intends for the child to marry Princess Nianxi, and the child will agree, but allow me to say frankly, I will not give her any honor! A woman’s affection is like a dagger through the intestines; the child dares not touch it! At least, not until the great enterprise is achieved, the child cannot and dares not touch it!"

Rong Si looked at him, eyes filled with indescribable satisfaction.

She nodded gently, "Good, that’s a nice thought. This marriage should still proceed, but Mother permits you not to have any feelings towards her!"

"Thank you, Mother!"

This was already the best situation to negotiate for now; asking for more would surely raise Rong Si’s suspicions.

And so, in the following two months, Li Qingmu was either thoroughly studying military strategies or practicing martial arts with You Su.

Only at this moment did Li Qingmu realize that this State Preceptor possessed extraordinarily high martial arts skills, reaching a despairing level. Every time he thought he’d improved significantly, comparing himself to him was still unattainable.

This was strange indeed.

This State Preceptor You Su, who exactly was he? Why was his martial skills so high?

With such high skills, he’d seemingly only encountered one other person like that, and that person was Duanmu Nan!

As for the people of Qixing Pavilion, their individual prowess was not strong, but their collective combat abilities were terrifying. Even Duanmu Nan found it challenging to face them when their numbers rose.

So, You Su, Duanmu Nan, Qixing Pavilion... what exactly are these?

These questions were complex and full of confusion, but Li Qingmu did not dwell on them.

Because he knew, these matters were still too distant for him to worry about now, and thinking too much was pointless.

Thus, day after day passed, three months later, after the Mid-Autumn Festival, a national war broke out between Dazhou and Daliang!

Under Rong Si’s instructions, Li Qingmu led several generals and 200,000 troops towards the Liangzhou Border.

Meanwhile, in Dazhou, Qi Junlian also selected several generals and dispatched a military force of over 100,000 to assist Gao Chi at the border.

Another three months passed, and in the twelfth lunar month, the Daliang Army broke through Dazhou’s first line of defense, with 300,000 Daliang troops heading south!

The battle was unprecedented!

At the same time, news of this defeat was sent to Shengjing City at the speed of 800 miles per day!