Chapter 233 (1/2)

Chapter 233: Fifteen Gold Tokens In Exchange For A Life

Long Heng had initially intended on using some delay tactics to postpone his trip to the capital He needed at least ten days to conquer the enemy nation Unfortunately, his plans went up in sold tokens kept increasing for every day he spent on the battlefield Bai Xiangxiu had never seen Long Heng look so frustrated before He took his helh his hair in frustration He didn't allow anyone to enter his tent as he just brooded inside

”They've broken the record” Twoour total at fifteen tokens Xiao Lin will surely be in danger if Long Heng doesn't return soon On the verge of tears, Bai Xiangxiu gritted her teeth and said, ”You stay here I will go back” I have to go back and save my son! He was in my wo to save him

”Let's go back together” Long Heng stood up abruptly It was obvious that there had been an enor how abnormal this situation was

”No you can't Only death awaits you if you return They e They ht even punish you in secret It's impossible for Xiao Lin to come out of this unscathed even if they were to let us live”

”I know But they won't let our fao back and face theether as a family I still have tens of thousands of men if they ever decide to be ruthless”

”You…” Whoa Is he planning to rebel?

I guess thatis not Yue Fei Yue Fei would never do such a thing since he was a loyal subject, but Long Heng had always been at odds with the current emperor He probably wouldn't be too conflicted about it if he were forced to rebel Bai Xiangxiu decided that she would follow the wishes of her husband He had alreadyfor his lieutenants He needed to plan the army's next couple of moves, and needed his officers' counsel

HisHeng acted all patriotic and loyal to the country, which actually turned public opinion against the e had happened at court, but the eative Then as the e had truly happened?

There was definitely a conspiracy afoot here But since Long Heng was a loyal subject, he had no choice but to return He'd received unfair treatment in the past which had already fostered unhappiness in his subordinates They'd never go doithout a fight now that it see yanked on their leashes and told thes and left with Bai Xiangxiu But before he left, he wrote a letter and handed it to his most trusted lieutenant ”My life is not i happens todetained in secret”

”I promise”

”General, ill definitely help you” Long Heng gave his lieutenants a deep bow before he left He rode on the saxiu and quickly , those frohu, and some of his trusted subordinates

Song Jiaoyue aiting for thehtly disheveled Heand Bai Xiangxiu He had gotten much thinner since the last ti and his party in a barren desert not far from the capital He shouted, ”You cannot coe for your life Your entire family's life!”

Bai Xiangxiu nearly fell fro has happened to Xiao Lin? Long Heng quickly helped her regain her balance and found a place that was sheltered froxiu was relieved when she heard that her son was still safe and sound He was only being surveilled in the palace along with the old es to control Long Heng as soon as he arrived in the capital Long Heng nodded, ”I understand, but I still have to return”

”What about the others in the Prince Li Manor?” Bai Xiangxiu asked

”They're all fine The public believes that his emperor has only invited the old madame and the little prince to the palace because he cares for them”

Long Heng coldly asked, ”He has been plotting againsttime, but why did he only decide to make his move now?”

”I' very strange,” Song Jiaoyue looked at them for a moment and frowned