jdhmnovel Chapter 415 The Young Singer's Journey 84
Chapter 415 The Young Singer's Journey 84
At the same time, Xiao Se, Ye Ruoyi, and Xiao Lingchen were catching up when they heard the three desperate howls. Their expressions changed drastically as they realized that something terrible had happened.
The three hurriedly ran towards the main tent, but they were too late.
"Father--"
Ye Ruoyi cried out in anguish, feeling as if her heart was being torn apart. Her vision went black, and she involuntarily collapsed to the ground.
Fortunately, Xiao Lingchen reacted quickly and caught her, then placed her on the bed next to him.
Xiao Se suppressed his grief and stepped forward to check Ye Xiaoying's breath, confirming that he was dead.
However, before his anger could even ignite, his gaze was completely drawn to the suicide note on the table.
Xiao Se picked up the suicide note, quickly glanced through it, and her face instantly turned ashen. She looked up at Xiao Lingchen and asked sharply, "Xiao Lingchen, is what the General wrote true?"
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingchen quickly walked to Xiao Se's side, carefully read the contents of the suicide note in his hand, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Finally, under Xiao Se's incredulous gaze, Xiao Lingchen nodded: "Yes, most of the contents are true, but the general obviously doesn't want to implicate others and has taken all the blame upon himself."
"Ye Xiaoying, how dare he plot treason!" Xiao Se's face instantly turned red and then pale, his face filled with rage.
Upon witnessing Ye Xiaoying's tragic suicide, an uncontrollable surge of anger welled up within him. He was furious that Xiao Yu, driven by selfish desires, disregarded the greater good and joined forces with the generals to force this great general, who had fought for the country for decades, to his death.
But after reading the suicide note, his anger vanished instantly.
Xiao Se never imagined that Ye Xiaoying would be so bold as to secretly join forces with the Langya Army in an attempt to rebel.
Once this matter is exposed, it will be like a boulder thrown into a lake, stirring up huge waves and shocking the entire court and the people.
Looking at the mottled bloodstains on the suicide note, Xiao Se couldn't help but tremble with anger.
However, this time the source of his anger was directed at Ye Xiaoying.
He was not only furious at Ye Xiaoying for daring to plot against him, but also heartbroken that this action had completely ruined the reputation of the Prince of Langya.
Back then, for the sake of overall stability, the Prince of Langya was willing to bear the infamy and die a disgraceful death.
The Prince of Langya devoted his life to serving his country with unwavering loyalty, and never harbored any rebellious intentions.
The so-called treason case was riddled with doubts. To clear Uncle Wang's name, he went through countless hardships, traveling far and wide, making countless efforts.
However, Ye Xiaoying's actions undoubtedly further solidified the wrongful conviction.
If this matter gets out, even if he later has solid evidence to prove Uncle Wang's innocence, probably no one will believe him anymore.
How hateful!
Xiao Se gritted his teeth in anger, but looking at Ye Xiaoying's gradually cooling corpse, he couldn't help but feel pity.
Ye Xiaoying's act of treason was not due to greed or a desire to seize the throne, but rather stemmed from his resentment and indignation at the unjust death of his uncle.
He wanted to seek justice for his uncle and support his uncle's son to ascend the throne as a way of repaying his uncle's kindness.
Even if it means betraying the imperial court, even if it will plunge him into an abyss of no return.
Xiao Se shook his head. Although he shouldn't think that way, a sense of relief welled up in his heart. He was glad that Nan Jue had mobilized his troops at this time, indirectly stopping Ye Xiaoying's crazy action.
Otherwise, as the Grand General of the Central Army, Ye Xiaoying commands 200,000 troops in the Northern Frontier. If he were to actually rebel, how could Tianqi City possibly withstand him?
Xiao Se both hated the war and had to face reality, and was grateful for the turning point brought about by this unexpected joy.
Just as Xiao Se was frowning in deep thought, Ye Ruoyi, who had been unconscious, slowly awoke. There was a moment of confusion in her eyes, but then she seemed to remember something, and she sat up abruptly, her gaze fixed on the table. She immediately spotted her father's cold corpse.
"Father--"
Ye Ruoyi's eyes instantly welled up with tears, which rolled down her cheeks like beads from a broken string. Losing her balance, she fell to the ground.
However, she had no time to pay attention to the pain in her body. Instead, she crawled on her knees to Ye Xiaoying's body, lay down on the ground, and her grief reached its peak.
“Father was fine just now, how could he suddenly…” Ye Ruoyi suddenly raised her head, her eyes blazing with fury, her voice hoarse and trembling with extreme anger: “It was the Crimson King who forced my father to his death! It was him! I’m going to kill him!”
Voices filled with hatred and grief echoed through the tent, like a cold wind blowing through the room, causing Xiao Se and Xiao Lingchen, who were present, to shiver.
Ye Ruoyi was always calm and composed, but when she witnessed the death of her loved ones, her rational defenses collapsed instantly, as if struck by a giant hammer.
Endless pain and hatred, like a raging flood, completely engulfed her.
It was as if a raging fire was constantly scorching her soul.
"I want to avenge my father! I want to kill the Red King with my own hands!"
Ye Ruoyi roared, her voice filled with determination and rage. She suddenly stood up, desperately trying to rush out.
"Ruoyi, calm down." Xiao Se hurriedly spoke, trying to soothe Ye Ruoyi's almost out-of-control emotions. Seeing that it was no use, he subconsciously wanted to step forward to stop her.
But with his current weakened state, how could he possibly stop Ye Ruoyi in her rage?
In the end, it was Xiao Lingchen who blocked the doorway and stopped Ye Ruoyi, who had already fallen into a state of madness.
Taking the opportunity, Xiao Se handed the will to Ye Ruoyi: "This is the General's will. After you read it, you will know why he died."
Ye Ruoyi regained her senses slightly, and suddenly reached out to snatch the suicide note. Her hands trembled as she unfolded it and began to read it word by word.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Xiao Se whispered his advice: "Indeed, the Crimson King played a role in pushing things along behind the scenes, but in the end, it was he who killed the Great General."
Plotting a rebellion is a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of one's family; if the plot is exposed, the consequences will be unimaginable. The General's current choice is simply to save your life and that of your many generals.
If you impulsively rush out now, wouldn't you be wasting all his hard work? Besides…
Xiao Se hesitated for a moment, knowing that although Ye Ruoyi seemed weak, she was actually very stubborn. If he did not completely dispel the hatred in her heart today, she would definitely seek an opportunity to assassinate Xiao Yu in the future.
"The general has indeed fought for the country for decades and made outstanding contributions, but the fact that he plotted a rebellion cannot be denied. However, you cannot blame all of this on Xiao Yu."