Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

On the eighth day of May, Zhu Sui'an returned to Linshui.

Then he asked Pei Ming to call Chen Lang to meet him.

During this period of time, Chen Lang has been living in anxiety because the attitudes of Chang Anmin and Wang Yunzhang have made him unable to sleep or eat.

He had thought about running away several times, but he could never make up his mind.

Upon learning that Zhu Sui'an had returned, Chen Lang felt relieved.

I still have a jade pendant given by Zhu Sui'an. With this jade pendant, I can exchange it for the safety of my whole family. Shouldn't that be... okay?

Under Pei Ming's guidance, Chen Lang came to Zhu Sui'an's study.

"Go, the Duke is waiting for you." Pei Ming said.

Chen Lang bowed and said, "Thank you, General Pei."

He immediately pushed the door open and walked in.

"Are you here? Please sit down." Zhu Sui'an was writing something at the desk. When he heard the footsteps, he raised his head and looked at Chen Lang, then pointed to a chair beside him.

After Chen Lang sat down, Zhu Sui'an also put down his pen and stared at him.

Chen Lang felt a pang of fear in his heart when he saw Zhu Sui'an's gaze, and the thought that had come to his mind when he first met Zhu Sui'an immediately emerged in his mind.

Could it be that Duke Zhu really has his eyes on my own harem?

Otherwise, there is no reason for a grown man to stare at another man with such a look.

Chen Lang glanced at the study door.

Fortunately, it was not closed tightly.

If Zhu Sui'an really wants to... I will definitely rush out.

During this period, although the injury on his arm had not yet fully healed, he still insisted on practicing the martial arts that Li Qing taught him. Combined with the internal strength he had learned at the beginning, his physical fitness had improved significantly.

Even if I can't beat him, I should be able to run away.

Zhu Sui'an naturally didn't know what Chen Lang was thinking at the moment, otherwise he would have given him a few chestnuts.

After reading for a long while, Zhu Sui'an withdrew his gaze and slowly read: "The shame of Longwu has not yet been avenged... You wrote this, right?"

Chen Lang opened his mouth to answer, but his throat was dry and the sound he made was like a eunuch, very sharp.

"Yes."

Zhu Sui'an frowned: "What's wrong? Sore throat?"

Chen Lang swallowed, moistened his throat, and said, "No."

Zhu Sui'an continued to ask: "Why did you write this poem?"

Chen Lang said: "Tingxue Tower...poetry gathering...write heroic poems..."

He stammered and told the whole story of writing this poem, of course, concealing the most important thing, Li Qing.

After hearing this, Zhu Sui'an was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"Chen Lang."

"The students are here."

"You got into trouble."

“The students don’t understand…”

Zhu Sui'an said: "Your Majesty has seen this poem."

Chen Lang's expression changed slightly, and he asked cautiously, "Then what?"

Zhu Sui'an said, "His Majesty wants you to avenge the humiliation yourself."

Chen Lang stood up on the spot: "What?"

"Lord Zhu, this, this, this... this kind of thing can't be said casually."

"I'm just... a businessman... a scholar... an ordinary citizen. How can I possibly avenge my shame?"

Zhu Sui'an said calmly, "So you're going to disobey the order?"

Chen Lang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He said, "Lord Zhu, I dare not disobey your order, but the problem is that this order...is illogical."

Zhu Sui'an said, "I see. Are you saying that His Majesty is confused and made a random decree?"

Chen Lang's mentality was about to collapse. He said, "Lord Zhu, if you really want me to avenge this shame, then just kill me."

Zhu Sui'an laughed: "Look at you, you write passionate lyrics, but when it comes to doing things, you are so timid."

"Not manly at all."

Chen Lang sighed: "The size of your pants should match your butt."

"Students have no problem talking big, but fighting a war? I really don't know anything about that."

Zhu Sui'an said, "I didn't ask you to go to war."

Chen Lang was stunned for a moment: "No war? Then how can we avenge our humiliation?"

"Are we going to ask students to go undercover?"

Zhu Sui'an frowned slightly: "Undercover? What do you mean?"

"He's a spy." Chen Lang said.

Zhu Suian said: "Oh, not really."

Chen Lang was confused: "Then how can I redeem myself from this shame?"

Zhu Sui'an said: "Send Princess Yongjia to the Liao Kingdom for marriage."

Chen Lang let out a sigh, patted his chest and said, "This is not bad."

Zhu Sui'an said, "Why are you so happy? I haven't finished what I was saying yet."

"After sending it out, you have to bring the person back safely."

"If we can't bring it back, our whole family's lives will be in danger."

Chen Lang was confused again.

"Student, please explain it clearly. 'Princess marriage' means the princess will marry a Liao person and live on the grassland from then on."

"The emperor gave me the task of sending the princess out first and then bringing her back?"

"These are two different things."

Zhu Suian said: "One thing."

"Send to the grassland, get married, and bring back."

Chen Lang scratched his head: "Why don't I understand?"

Zhu Sui'an said: "The purpose of the marriage is to force the Liao Kingdom to withdraw its troops."

"But in our dynasty, marriage alliances are offered voluntarily, which is different from the Han dynasty where other countries come to us to ask for marriage alliances."

"Sending the princess away is a disgrace. Your Majesty does not want to bear this infamy, do you understand?"

Chen Lang rubbed his temples and said, "I don't quite understand."

Zhu Sui'an said, "Empress Dowager Xiao is old, and her control over the Liao imperial court is becoming increasingly weak. Her sons and two grandsons are eager to seize the Liao throne."

"Whoever our princess marries will gain our dynasty's support and have a greater advantage in seizing the throne."

"Use a princess to completely intensify the conflicts within the Liao imperial court. As long as they become chaotic, you can bring the princess back safely."

After hearing this, Chen Lang finally understood the logic of the whole thing.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Lang said, "Lord Zhu, this plan is indeed a good one, but the princess will get married after returning to the grassland. And when she gets married, she must consummate the marriage."

"Lord Zhu just said that the emperor wants me to bring the princess back intact."

"This... is impossible."

Zhu Sui'an said calmly, "If it were really that simple, then this matter wouldn't be your turn."

"This matter is not only a punishment for you, but also a test for you."

"If you can pass, then whether you continue to do business or take the imperial examination, you will be successful in everything you do."

Chen Lang clenched his fists and asked, "What's the time?"

"If it takes too long, I'll have to take my family to the grassland."

Zhu Sui'an said, "What are you thinking? If you go alone, that's called a diplomatic mission."

"Bringing your family along is treason."

Chen Lang smiled bitterly: "I see, my family is the hostage, right?"

"You can understand it that way." Zhu Sui'an said.

Chen Lang looked up and sighed, "It seems that students have no choice."

Zhu Sui'an said, "You don't have to be too pessimistic. After a while, someone will come to guide you."

"If we listen to him, there will be a chance for this matter to turn around."

Chen Lang blinked and asked, "Who is this person that Lord Zhu is talking about?"

Zhu Sui'an said angrily: "A cripple!"