Chapter 647: Returning to the Capital to Be Anointed
Qin Silong harbored no mercy for Old General Chen, who had once issued orders for his elimination, a directive that would have been carried out if not for a fortuitous dream and the intervention of his brother-in-law, Su Bin.
While guarding the border for numerous years, Qin Silong managed to return Old General Chen as a complete corpse, according to the general’s standards. He even maintained the general’s reputation by disseminating a story to the public. In this narrative, Old General Chen, upon hearing of the Public House’s rebellion, allegedly succumbed to suicide out of shame.
In reality, Old General Chen had actively participated in the rebellion, eliminating numerous innocent soldiers to secure the military power for the Public House. His ruthless approach spared no one suspected of allegiance to the Emperor or the General Manor.
However, the tables turned, and now the military power rested in the hands of Qin Silong, the very person Old General Chen had once suspected of conspiring against him.
Facing his demise, Old General Chen surprisingly accepted his fate with calmness, acknowledging, "It’s destiny that I lost to you."
Reflecting on his life, Old General Chen recognized the numerous lives he had taken, sparing neither Qin Silong nor Su Ping. Yet, despite his doubts, Qin Silong consistently emerged victorious, transforming defeat into triumph, earning him a god-like status in the military camp.
Old General Chen had attempted to test Qin Silong’s loyalty by dispatching individuals to speak negatively about him and positively about the Third Prince. However, Qin Silong, ever astute, acknowledged the Third Prince’s virtues while emphasizing the challenges in his life. He advised against speaking ill of him to make a name for oneself.