Chapter 135 Bet on one person (2)
It wasn’t wrong for Chen Jin to say this. Zhao Zimu glanced once at him with affirmation in her eyes. Chen Jin heart sank and continued, “Then, it makes sense. You came here for Lin Qing and you stayed here also for Lin Qing. Now that you want to leave is also because of Lin Qing! Then, the rumors in the army are also true…”
Chen Jin’s eyes widened suddenly. He didn’t expect that the suspicion that he had, had been confirmed today. This showed that he (ZZ) and Lin Qing are indeed in that kind of relationship. He, he…
Chen Jin felt confused now. Looking at the talented general who stood quietly below, he felt that he suddenly didn’t know what to say.
Although, it was clear that Zhao Zimu’s identity was not simple, Chen Jin wouldn’t care about it as long as he didn’t cause harm to Great Liang. Moreover, he valued him very much. Furthermore, he was at such a young age. Sometimes, Chen Jin regarded him as his junior.
But suddenly getting to know that everything his junior did was for a man, Chen Jin really didn’t know what expression to put on.
“Zhao Zhong, you are still young and don’t know how sinister the court is. Nothing good will come from following Lin Qing. Turning back now is not too late. And won’t you think for yourself? You are a man and would have to get married and start a career after all. Even if you don’t get married and start a family, you still have to consider about your heir. If you continue to follow Lin Qing, will you not let your parents down? Moreover, the northwest needs you. The people of the northwest need you. Furthermore, the current internal strife of the Xiongnu is our best opportunity to attack them and you are an important leader. Without you, it is no exaggeration to say that the strength of the northwest would be greatly weakened. So, you cannot leave easily. What is more, it is possible to break away from Jiu Qiansui’s control with your strength. As long as you are strong, no one can force you to do anything.”
Chen Jin said so much earnest and well-meaning things because he hoped that Zhao Zimu could listen to them. However, when he looked up, he saw that Zhao Zimu still has the same expression of just now. Chen Jin felt bitter and he wondered whether he would listen to what he had said.
“Since you already know, then, I can also tell you frankly that Lin Qing is my everything. Everything I do is also for him. So, I must go back!”
“You! Do you know that you are needed here? Now, it is a crucial moment. Do you really want to not care about anyone and go back?!”
“General,” Zhao Zimu raised her head and calmly looked at him. “This general didn’t say that I won’t come back. Moreover, you have led the soldiers to battles for decades. If this general is not here, isn’t there still general? You know what should be done at this time.”
“You, you are really pigheaded! I ask you, won’t you consider for your future? You have a bright future ahead of you, how can you let it delay because of Lin Qing? If you stay, maybe the whole world would be grateful to you in the future. No matter where you go, there will be a place for you. Think well about whether it is the world that is important or Lin Qing is important! Furthermore, what if Lin Qing abandons you one day?”
If it was another, he might really put the whole world above everything else and would worry about all the bad possibilities, but Zhao Zimu looked at Chen Jin and said firmly, “If I was given the choice to choose, I will use the whole world to bet on one person!”
What was he saying?! Chen Jin was really furious and wanted to slap that person below him to death with one slap! Did he mean that for Lin Qing, he would not care about anything else?
Or was he so sure that he (CJ) will maintain the current situation in the northwest for him and that without him, the northwest cannot win the war. Without him, the northwest can still defend Great Liang under Chen Jin’s insistence.
Chen Jin felt very vexed now. Zhao Zimu was the successor that he could groom. That was why he tried his best to make her sever all relations with Lin Qing. However, he never expected that she would be willing to give up everything for Lin Qing!`
But now the northwest couldn’t do without her. Chen Jin felt that his heart was blocked now. He walked back and forth in front of her. In the end, he waved his hand and said as if he was trying to get rid of a fly, “Go, go, go far away. No need to come back!”
Zhao Zimu said respectfully, “Thanking general for your support.” As she spoke she sighed lightly and prepared to retreat. When Zhao Zimu reached the door, Chen Jin suddenly turned around and snarled at her with furrowed brows and blazing eyes, “Blast it, if you dare to not come back! Do you think that I won’t dare to go kill Lin Qing now?!”
Chen Jin was really anxious. If Zhao Zimu doesn’t come back, he felt like he really can fight Lin Qing. He, the dignified general Pingxi of the northwest would never fear after he decided to do something. So, he was not joking when he said that he would have a fall out with Lin Qing!
The lips of Zhao Zimu who had walked to the door curled into a smile. She turned around, cupped her hands and said, “Yes! This general will definitely follow general’s command!”
“Get out!” Chen Jin roared.
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I just binged this story, and I’m loving it, but I have one question; what is the Jianghu? At first I thought it referred to the criminal/underworld element, then I thought it might be a sect/cult, then I was left completely unsure.
Jianghu refers to the martial arts world of ancient China. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxia#Jianghu
Thanks! It makes so much more sense now!
Hahahahaha I love Chen Jin 🤣♥️ Treating ZZ like his own pigheaded brat of “son” 🐷 Hey General, a kick @ss girl is gonna do what a kick @ss girl has to do 😁
Thanks for the chapter 😍