Marrying a concubine and swallowing her dowry? The mistress turns around and marries a high-ranking

Chapter 722

Shen Wei had received the message from Kyoto long ago, and he and Shen Lingxia had already set off for Kyoto. It had been more than half a month since then, and they were probably almost there by now.

Shen Wei knew that Shen Lingjun would definitely return to Beiyi after learning about the changes in Kyoto, so he left a message telling Shen Lingjun to go to Jinghua Town, the closest town to Kyoto, after arriving in Beiyi.

Because the entire city of Kyoto is now under the control of the Imperial Guard, outsiders cannot easily enter the city.

Shen Lingjun didn't even have time to catch his breath before continuing eastward toward Kyoto.

By the time she arrived in Jinghua Town, it was already December.

On the plains outside Jinghua Town, tens of thousands of Shen family soldiers were stationed, all elite troops brought by Shen Wei, in preparation for this palace coup.

All the government offices and other facilities in the town were also requisitioned.

When Shen Lingjun entered Jinghua Town, he met Shen Lingxia in the mansion of the largest family in the town.

Nearly two years have passed since Shen Lingxia last saw him, and she has changed quite a bit since Shen Lingjun first met her at the border when she first went to Xiqi.

There have been no large-scale wars in the Western Qi in the past two years, but Shen Lingxia has been in the border military camp, raising and training soldiers. Her face is still somewhat rough due to the wind and sun, and her skin is dark, but she is very heroic and beautiful, and has a general's demeanor that can only be honed on the battlefield.

However, at this moment, he looked worried and anxious.

Upon seeing Shen Lingjun, the two sisters were overjoyed at the long-awaited reunion, but they were too preoccupied with their own happiness to even think about it.

Shen Lingjun's first question was direct: "How is it now? Where's Father?"

Shen Lingxia frowned and said, "Father took people to the capital to see Consort Yu and told me to wait for you here."

Shen Lingjun: "What's the situation in Kyoto?"

Shen Lingxia: "The Imperial Guards still control the capital. Father has already sent troops to surround the entire city, and now it's a stalemate. Consort Yu holds Mother and my eldest brother hostage, threatening Father to hand over command of the Shen family army. But she also knows very well that if she really kills the hostages, the Shen family army will definitely raze the entire palace, so she doesn't dare to act rashly. Both sides have concerns, and they will probably negotiate. But..."

Shen Lingxia paused here, gritted her teeth, and did not continue.

Shen Lingjun knew what Shen Lingxia meant, but did not press for details, his heart heavy.

However, given Shen Wei's personality, even if his family members were taken hostage, he would never relinquish control of the Shen Family Army.

The enemy's entire force consisted of only 30,000 Imperial Guards. Now that Shen Wei had a large army at his disposal, the Shen family army could sweep through the capital and completely suppress the unrest with just a single command.

If Shen Wei were to die, and Consort Yu were to gain military power, she would truly have the upper hand. With the Northern Yi kingdom in her hands, her first act would undoubtedly be to eliminate dissidents, unleashing a bloody storm in the court and army, resulting in the deaths of countless loyal ministers and generals.

Besides, even if she granted them military power, Consort Yu would never let those hostages live. Even if she released them on the spot, the entire Northern Yi would be hers; wouldn't it be easy for her to issue a kill order or arrest warrant?

Therefore, considering the overall advantages and disadvantages, Shen Wei is unlikely to compromise.

If there is absolutely no other way, then we will have to sacrifice those hostages.

Lady Wen, Shen Jingyang, Consort Jing, the young prince, and everyone in the Wen family...

These are almost all their relatives!

Shen Lingjun clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms.

She gritted her teeth and said, "I brought many experts from Western Qi; we will definitely find a way to rescue them..."