r18novel Chapter 54 Sharing Heartfelt Feelings
Chapter 54 Sharing Heartfelt Feelings
Faced with Lin Chaoying's jealous question, Zhao Yu held her hand and slowly recounted his experiences over the past few months.
From secretly gathering manpower to establish the Eastern Depot, to subduing Grand Commandant Xia Zhen of the Palace Guard last night and setting the stage for the palace coup, Zhao Yu recounted the key points.
After saying that, he added with a smile, "As for the lightness skill of that clone just now, it is called Spiral Nine Shadows. You should know that it is a superior lightness skill recorded in the Nine Yin Manual."
"This Nine Yin Manual truly lives up to its reputation as the ultimate guide to martial arts. The techniques and moves within are exquisite and unparalleled, and I have learned a great deal from it. You should also choose some techniques that suit your taste and practice them. With your talent, your progress will surely be rapid."
Lin Chaoying was naturally familiar with the Nine Yin Manual.
After the Mount Hua Sword Tournament, the two were constantly on the move, busy traveling the martial world, and never had time to study the manual in detail. The manual remained in Zhao Yu's hands.
Faced with martial arts manuals, especially the Nine Yin Manual, a supreme skill that could drive the martial arts world mad, Zhao Yu did not hold back at all, but Lin Chaoying remained calm and composed.
Zhao Yu has always been generous with his martial arts skills, and I have never hidden anything from him, so it is not surprising.
What Lin Chaoying cared about was the first half of Zhao Yu's words.
Lin Chaoying stared blankly at Zhao Yu, somewhat incredulous: "You just... told me about such a confidential matter concerning your life and death, such as subduing the Grand Commandant and taking control of the Imperial Guards?"
In this era, the rule that women should not interfere in politics was ingrained in people's bones. Even when the Empress Dowager ruled from behind the curtain, she was still said to be "a hen crowing at dawn," let alone a woman from the Jianghu like her.
Such a momentous event as plotting to usurp the throne would be kept strictly secret even from one's wife, but Zhao Yu told her everything without the slightest concealment.
This unwavering trust touched her heart more deeply than any sweet words.
Lin Chaoying loved passionately and naturally hoped that the other person would feel the same way.
Seeing the emotion in her eyes, Zhao Yu couldn't help but reach out and pull her into his arms: "What else could I say? If I don't tell you, who else can I tell? When I achieve my great goal and ascend to the throne, I'll want you to share this vast empire with me. How could I possibly keep this from you?"
Lin Chaoying leaned against Zhao Yu's chest, listening to his heartbeat, her nose tingled, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
She was competitive from a young age, believing that her talent and martial arts skills were no less than those of men, but in the end she was still bound by the rules and regulations of this era.
In the original story, she fought with Wang Chongyang for her entire life. What they fought for was never the difference in martial arts skills, but rather a heart full of sincerity. In the end, all she got in return was a Tomb of the Living Dead and a life of loneliness.
Now, Zhao Yu not only gave her equal respect, but also laid out his most core secrets to her.
This sentiment, this trust, was enough to completely melt Lin Chaoying's heart.
The two embraced for a long time, the flickering candlelight making Lin Chaoying's cheeks rosy.
Suddenly, as if remembering something, she abruptly turned her head away and muttered softly, "That girl Hongyu was talking nonsense just now, you...you shouldn't take it to heart."
Zhao Yu feigned ignorance, raising an eyebrow: "Oh? What did Hongyu say? Could it be that... 'son-in-law'?"
"You!" Lin Chaoying was both embarrassed and angry. She raised her hand and lightly punched him, then suddenly broke free from his embrace. "You're so unserious! I'm ignoring you now~~~"
But she had only taken two steps when Zhao Yu grabbed her wrist and pulled her back into his arms.
Zhao Yu's smile faded, and looking at her reddened eyes, he said earnestly, "Sister Lin, I will soon be undertaking a great undertaking. I am truly moved that you have traveled all this way to Lin'an to help me."
He paused, his tone becoming more serious: "The palace coup is extremely dangerous, and no one can predict the final outcome. If it fails, even with my martial arts skills, I'm afraid I'll have to flee for my life, wandering from place to place. At that time..."
"Don't talk nonsense!"
Lin Chaoying suddenly reached out and covered his mouth: "Heaven has a spirit, you must not say such unlucky things again. You are blessed with good fortune and have planned everything carefully, you will surely succeed in one fell swoop."
Zhao Yu grasped her hands and asked, "Sister Lin, I won't say anything else, I'll just ask you one question. If things don't go well, would you still be willing to wander the world with me, becoming a carefree and idyllic couple?"
Looking into the seriousness in his eyes, all of Lin Chaoying's hesitation and concerns vanished instantly.
She nodded vigorously, without the slightest hesitation: "Whenever you rise up in rebellion, I will enter the palace with you. We will live together, we will die together, we will advance and retreat together, and I will never betray you!"
Zhao Yu was deeply moved, feeling a warm current flow through his body, and couldn't help but hug her tightly.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that Wang Chongyang was truly blind. How could he bear to let such a talented, beautiful, and deeply affectionate woman be confined to the ancient tomb for the rest of her life?
Heaven had mercy, allowing Zhao Yu to meet Lin Chaoying ahead of time, thus ending that destined-to-be-regretful relationship and leading to their current marriage.
After a long while, he finally calmed his agitated emotions: "Sister Lin, your words are enough. However, you don't need to go into the palace and risk your life."
"How can that be?" Lin Chaoying immediately lifted her head from his embrace, her eyebrows furrowed. "You're going to do something important, how can I hide away and let you risk your life alone? Although my martial arts are not as good as yours, I can still help you avoid a lot of trouble."
"Sister Lin, don't be in a hurry, let me finish what I have to say."
Zhao Yu patiently explained, "Back when Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident, his wife, who later became Empress Zhangsun, personally led the guards to guard the Prince of Qin's residence and appease the people. She repelled the Crown Prince's guards who came to besiege the Prince of Qin's residence, stabilizing the rear. This allowed Li Shimin to succeed without any worries about the rear."
He looked into Lin Chaoying's eyes and said earnestly, "What I'm about to do is exactly the same as what happened at Xuanwu Gate back then. I'm enough to handle things at the palace ahead, but my royal residence needs someone I trust most to guard it. Sister Lin, I can't trust anyone but you for this position."
"Are you willing to help me safeguard this escape route?"
Upon hearing the word "Empress," Lin Chaoying couldn't help but panic, a hint of insecurity flashing in her eyes.
She whispered, "Empress? I... can I really do it? I come from a humble background and am several years older than you. The officials and censors throughout the court will surely criticize me..."
"Dissent?" Zhao Yu scoffed. "My Empress has always been only you, Sister Lin. Who dares to criticize? Once I sit on that throne, anyone who dares to utter a word will have their official hat removed. This empire is mine, and who the Empress is will naturally be up to me."
Meeting Zhao Yu's gaze, Lin Chaoying finally stopped hesitating.
She took a deep breath and nodded vigorously: "Alright, then I will guard the palace for you and protect our escape route. You just focus on doing your best ahead, and no matter what happens, I will be here waiting for you to come back."