The Marquis Is Innocent

At Luoyang South Palace, inside Taiji Hall. Wei Shao’s coronation.

A few days after the invasion of Luoyang, they wipe out all of Xing Xun’s party members.

Although the curfew has not lifted, the panic atmosphere in the city gradually dissipates because of the appeasement and the army has never entered the city gates.

Yesterday, the markets that were closed for several days reopened one after another. While the people gradually return to their normal life, they are all waiting for one thing: Wei Shao’s coronation.

Not only were the people of Luoyang wondering about this, but some of Wei Shao’s men were also waiting in anticipation.

Those officials who had surrendered to Wei Shao after the invasion continued to submit joint statements, piling up on the desk.

Although the contents were varied, there was only one main point: they believed that Wei Shao had earned his name and should claim the throne.

Gongsun Yang privately spoke to Wei Shao: “Those surrendered ministers were old ministers who served Liu Tong, then worshiped Xing Xun. Seeing My Lord had taken Luoyang, they had to follow the situation. Please, don’t listen to them. It is too early to claim the throne. It’s not a good opportunity.”

Zhu Zeng suggested: “Le Zheng Gong wanted to follow Xing Xun’s steps. I advise My Lord to wait patiently for some more days. Based on my expectation, Le Zheng Gong will secretly plan to become emperor after he returns to Hanzhong. Once they crowned him with the dragon robe, you can enter Luoyang to take the throne, which is more justified.”

At this moment in Taiji Hall, the debate about whether he should claim the throne was still rolling.

But Wei Shao had already wandered into the nothingness. The day before, he had received news from Yuyang. Xiao Qiao gave birth daughter successfully for him. His grandmother named her Fei Fei.

Fei Fei, forget the sorrow.

Wei Shao imagined his daughter’s soft little body in his arms, and his gaze unconsciously became gentle. The corners of his lips also curled slightly.

The generals finally noticed the mysterious smile on the Marquis’ face.

They all stopped and looked at him.

Wei Shao looked back at the pair of eyes staring at him, moved his shoulders, and frowned: “Although Xing Xun died, there’s still Liu Yan in Langya who claimed the throne, Le Zheng Gong in Han Zhong, Wu Yue and Changsha in the south. I only conquered a mere Luoyang. How can I rest easy and claim the throne? No need to discuss this matter again in the future!”

The crowd fell silent at first, then said in unison, “My Lord is wise. We obey.”

After the discussion, Wei Shao made Gongsun Yang stay to ask him about the control and defense of Jingzhao, Zuo Fengyi, and You Fufeng.

Gongsun Yang was somewhat puzzled.

These three places are geographically important as they guard Luoyang. On the night of the siege of Luoyang, they immediately sent troops to occupy these places within three days, putting them under control. The Marquis orders all of the soldiers and generals himself. Not sure how he suddenly seems to have forgotten and asked him about this.

He was puzzled, but did not show it, only said: “My Lord, rest assured. The three places have been under control and won’t be lost.”

Wei Shao nodded: “I always feel at ease when you do something. There is nothing for me to do here. I will return to Yuyang first.” After saying that, seeing Gongsun Yang looking at him, he said, “It’s nothing important. It’s just that I received a letter two days ago that the lady had given birth to a daughter for me.” He looked indifferent. “She misses me a little.” He coughed lightly and added, looking slightly unnatural.

Only then did Gongsun Yang understand what was on the mind of the Marquis. Holding back his laughter, he said, “Congratulations, My Lord! Not to mention that the lady has told her thoughts, even if she does not say anything, My Lord should return after fighting this battle for so long! Don’t worry, there’s me here!”

Wei Shao smiled: “Thank you, sir.”

After explaining the remaining matters, as soon as Gongsun Yang left, he immediately called Lei Ze. He summoned several people and prepared for the journey. Before leaving, he suddenly remembered one more thing.

Wei Shao hesitated before finally deciding and called Wei Liang over.

He dismissed the others, leaving Wei Liang alone.

“My Lord has called me. What’s your order?”

Seeing the Marquis was hesitant to speak, which was usually rare, he added: “If you have something to say, Lord, just give me an order!”

Wei Shao said, “I want to send you to East County.”

Wei Liang was stunned.

“If I remember correctly, the seventh day of this month is the fortieth birthday of the Magistrate, Qiao Ping. Send him a birthday gift in the name of the lady. And send a message to tell the Magistrate that she has given birth to a daughter and that both mother and daughter are safe.”

Wei Liang was surprised. But he quickly said, “Yes, sir.”

“I ordered you to go there because you went to the East County before and got acquainted with the Qiao family ……” Wei Shao explained.

“Don’t worry, Lord. I will do the task properly,” Wei Liang smiled, “It’s been some time since I parted from Qiao Ci. General Li just mentioned him to me a few days ago. This time, it is the right time to meet him and see how his martial arts are today.”

“You haven’t been back for a long time, have you? I remember you were in Bingzhou last year and fought such a battle. Now, you can relax a little. When you return from East County, I will give you a vacation. You should go back to see your mother and wife.”

Wei Liang had not returned to Yuyang for a year and a half. He was overjoyed at the news and hastily thanked them.

Wei Shao smiled and nodded: “There’s nothing else. I will have the birthday gift sent to you when it is ready.”

……

The next day, in the early morning light, a column of war horses galloped out of the eastern gate of Luoyang to the north.

Wei Shao embarked on the road to the north. The war was fierce, and he could not have much leisure time. His longing for her, and the joy of becoming a father, from the moment he saw the letter, could no longer be restrained, overflowing from the bottom of his steel heart. So much so that he felt he could not hold off any longer.

Le Zheng Gong, Liu Yan, and claiming the throne…

He could put off these things for a while.

He must meet her and their daughter as soon as possible now.

Otherwise, he won’t be able to hold it.

On the same morning, while Wei Shao went north, Wei Liang took a team of attendants and gifts and got on the road to Yanzhou.