Chapter 1377 Reasons for the Incident
Chen Yang could naturally see the struggle in Fu Xueqin's heart.
As for how to perfectly resolve this matter, Chen Yang also had his own ideas.
"What if I said I could solve this problem for you?"
Chen Yang's sudden words made Fu Xueqin's eyes light up: "Tell me, what are your thoughts?"
Chen Yang's thoughts were actually very simple.
"Your brother, the current Flying Cloud Martial Emperor, wants to ensure the stable succession of his throne."
"He doesn't want major disputes to arise among his princes, but he doesn't want to act himself, as they are all his own sons."
"So, he wants you, their aunt, to take action."
Fu Xueqin nodded with a troubled expression. Although they had never explicitly discussed this matter, her brother's words had all hinted at this intention.
At first, Fu Xueqin didn't quite understand the reason behind such actions.
After all, they were family.
However, as the rebel army's influence grew, and Fu Xueqin personally dealt with several rebel leaders, she discovered an important clue.
The princes' hands were not entirely clean.
They all wanted to use this opportunity to smoothly inherit the throne.
Seeing this, Chen Yang continued: "Since you are also unwilling to act, I will be the one to do it."
"I am not from your Flying Cloud Dynasty. Even if your imperial brother finds out, he will hate me."
"And by then, I will have already left this place and will never return."
As he spoke, a smile appeared on Chen Yang's face.
He asked the most important question in his mind: "To make a father act so ruthlessly, I presume your nephews must have done some unsavory things, right?"
Fu Xueqin was silent for a long while before slowly saying: "My injuries were sustained while dealing with a rebel at the peak of the Core Formation realm. That fellow was the personal guard of one of my nephews."
"I don't know where he found that person... As for the others, they have all done some questionable things to varying degrees."
When Chen Yang heard that the rebel situation was related to the succession struggle for the Flying Cloud Dynasty's throne, he gasped.
However, if that was the case, then the last string in Chen Yang's heart was connected.
At least by doing so, Chen Yang's conscience would be clear.
"Then... let's act now!"
Chen Yang's decisiveness caught Fu Xueqin off guard.
Was she really going to do this?
Although Fu Xueqin had imagined this scene hundreds of times in her mind, when it came to actually taking action, she still couldn't bear it.
"I will not stay in the Flying Cloud Dynasty for too long, and I will not return after leaving."
"If you want to go back on your word before I leave, just tell me."
Chen Yang left the final choice to Fu Xueqin.
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In the front hall, Sikong Lanchun and Fu Shuyun exchanged glances upon seeing Chen Yang and Fu Xueqin leave.
Sikong Lanchun whispered, "Aunt, she wouldn't really be with Chen Yang..."
Fu Shuyun's inner gossip soul was ignited, but remembering the ferocity with which her aunt had disciplined her earlier, Fu Shuyun shivered and waved her hand: "Let's not worry about them. I'll take you to my aunt's study. There are many exquisite chess manuals there!"
After Chen Yang came out, he immediately called Tian Huihuang to his side.
Although the princes were all within the Flying Cloud Dynasty, they were not in Flying Cloud City.
Without Tian Huihuang, such an operation would take much longer.
Although Tian Huihuang didn't know what Chen Yang intended to do, upon hearing the names of several cities, he immediately began to strategize in his mind.
In just a few breaths, Tian Huihuang had already provided the optimal route.
"Good. Then you go and prepare the flying demonic beasts now."
Just as Chen Yang was about to depart, Fu Xueqin suddenly whispered in his ear: "I think we should bring one more person with us."
Chen Yang looked at Fu Xueqin with surprise.
Bringing one more person for such a task?
This was practically madness to even consider!
Fu Xueqin could naturally see Chen Yang's thoughts, but she still resolutely stated a name: "Bring Lie Changsheng along!"
As soon as Lie Changsheng's name was spoken, Chen Yang fell silent.
Since Fu Xueqin dared to mention this name, Chen Yang was very curious to hear the reason.
Fu Xueqin transmitted her voice: "Lie Changsheng is the most loyal among all the generals of the Flying Cloud Dynasty to my imperial brother. Including the matters between us two in the residence earlier, he reported everything to my imperial brother."
"This loyalty is not only because my imperial brother promoted him but also because of his relationship with Shuyun."
"Therefore, this is someone who, apart from my imperial brother, would never attach himself to anyone else."
"Having him accompany us will let my imperial brother know that if he wants to stop us, we will depart immediately, and all matters of the dynasty will have nothing to do with me anymore."
Fu Xueqin had already understood that if she was to be made to do these dirty deeds, then she should not be hindered!
"Another reason for finding Lie Changsheng is that a large portion of the subordinates of my nephews are Lie Changsheng's comrades or subordinates."
"After taking action, the situation won't be too chaotic."
Fu Xueqin's intention was to handle everything in the most stable manner; she did not want the dynasty to collapse.
Chen Yang naturally understood the meaning behind her words and agreed to bring Lie Changsheng.
As Lie Changsheng sat on the flying demonic beast, looking at the two people beside him, he became puzzled.
Lie Changsheng looked at Fu Xueqin with a solemn expression and said, "National Preceptor, it was for a reason that I revealed the information to the Martial Emperor earlier... Don't kill me."
When Lie Changsheng spoke the last three words, there was no hint of joking in his expression.
The National Preceptor was someone who could do anything.
Killing Lie Changsheng would be as easy as blinking for the National Preceptor, and she would feel no burden.
Fu Xueqin glanced at Lie Changsheng but did not answer the question. Instead, Chen Yang reached out and patted Lie Changsheng's shoulder.
"Don't worry, we're just taking you on a trip. Why would we kill you?"
"The Flying Cloud Martial Emperor is your Martial Emperor. What else can you do besides be loyal to him?"
"The National Preceptor does not resent you."
"Of course, you shouldn't resent us two either."
Lie Changsheng's eyes widened in confusion as he looked at Chen Yang, not quite understanding the meaning behind his words.