CHAPTER 452: CHAPTER 449 GOOD NEWS

Sister Chen was somewhat surprised, truly not expecting the person in front of her to display such an expression.

"What’s wrong?" Sister Chen asked softly after a moment of silence.

Chang Tong finally awoke as if from a dream, his voice somewhat hoarse: "Are you... Commandery... I... my lord... no... are you Guang... the daughter of Old Mrs. Chen?"

Sister Chen felt as though she’d heard about three different people from this person, especially when he mentioned "Guang," could he be referring to Prince Guangyang?

Even if this person was familiar with Chen Family Village, he wouldn’t know her identity as Prince Guangyang’s daughter, right? This was a secret unknown to others unless something major happened in Chen Family Village during her absence.

Sister Chen gazed at Chang Tong.

Chang Tong’s mind, blown by the sudden news, finally began to turn: "When did you come to this island?"

Sister Chen replied: "The ninth year of Yuanping."

In the ninth year of Yuanping, Chang Tong’s legs felt a little weak: "Do you know our Military Governor?"

Sister Chen nodded: "By coincidence, we met at sea."

Chang Tong felt his heart was about to jump out of his mouth: "Then, do you know if Chen Yongjing had a son, what’s his name?"

Sister Chen pondered slightly: "That child was also born in the ninth year of Yuanping. When I left, he hadn’t been named. I suppose he would be more than nine years old now!"

Hearing this, Chang Tong took a deep breath: "Do you have any other family members? Have you married, do you have children?"

Sister Chen could confirm that this person had a close relationship with her family, otherwise he wouldn’t be so emotional, such an intelligent and quick-witted person, used to the battlefield, appearing so flustered before her.

"I do," Sister Chen nodded, "I married into the Zhenzhou Xie Family and have a daughter."

As soon as Sister Chen finished speaking, Chang Tong’s voice trembled: "Commandery Princess... are you Prince Guangyang’s Commandery Princess?"

Now it was Sister Chen’s turn to be astonished, her eyes full of questions, why could this person state her identity?

"General Xie, the Commandery Princess and our Military Governor captured Gao Yu and killed Xiao Xingzong to avenge Prince Guangyang," Chang Tong said, "but... we all thought you... were gone, didn’t expect..."

Chang Tong, not caring whether the person before him could understand, expressed himself regardless: "General Xie, the Commandery Princess, and Military Governor all came to the sea, they’re all..."

Chang Tong looked behind.

Just then, the sound of firearms was heard.

"They’re all here, they still don’t know."

Chang Tong’s nose felt sour, his eyes a bit red.

"I," Chang Tong said, "I’ll immediately send someone to report."

As he spoke, Chang Tong was about to leave, but they were now at sea, not as convenient as on shore, unable to send a messenger quickly on horseback, now they could only use these two boats.

So in his excitement and urgency, Chang Tong spun around twice on the spot, not knowing what to do for a moment.

They thought they were rescuing the imprisoned civilians ashore, but unexpectedly they saved Prince Guangyang’s Commandery Princess, it was like a dream.

At this moment, Chang Tong only felt he was glowing, never had he shone so brightly.

"Don’t rush," Sister Chen said to Chang Tong, "you must have made previous arrangements coming here, suddenly changing plans might be unfavorable for the whole thing."

After speaking, Sister Chen glanced into the distance: "Li Tao took quite a few people over there, the battle isn’t over yet, the island’s issues aren’t resolved, better to handle the current matters, the reunion can wait a while."

Listening to this, Chang Tong calmed down too, even though he felt Old Master Xie and the Commandery Princess are eager to see the long-lost Prince Guangyang’s Commandery Princess, even if they approached with the ship now, they might not meet.

Sister Chen said: "First tell me, does Song Jiedu have any dealings with my family?"

"Yes," Chang Tong replied, "My lord, that is Song Jiedu is..."

Chang Tong wanted to say your son-in-law, but even though he believed the person before him was Prince Guangyang’s Commandery Princess, the Commandery Princess’ status wasn’t confirmed, he couldn’t speak directly, in case there’s an error...

Chang Tong changed his words: "Last year the Emperor titled Miss Xie as Princess Jia’an and issued an imperial decree for the Commandery Princess and Song Jiedu’s marriage."

Sister Chen’s eyes were full of astonishment, followed by joy and relief, her eyes slowly reddening, after a while she said: "You say Liangchen married Song Xian, right?"

Chang Tong replied: "Yes."

Sister Chen smiled: "I know."

After speaking, she took a deep breath, managing to stabilize her emotions with difficulty, she was very glad, hearing news of her family before leaving the island, learning her daughter was married, and to Song Xian whom she saved by the sea.

Moreover, the one coming to rescue them was her son-in-law.

Unimaginable in dreams, happening before her eyes, if there were no matters now, she truly wished to go meet them right away, to see what her family separated for so many years looked like now.

To speak with them heartily, fearing three days and nights wouldn’t be enough.

But not now, Sister Chen said to Chang Tong: "There are still many people imprisoned on the island, usually mining for them."

Chang Tong replied: "Our people are already rescuing."

"That’s good," Sister Chen responded, "Although prepared in advance, unarmed, they’re not a match for those people, hopefully more can survive."

"After Li Tao took people away, leaving someone to handle island matters, Li Tao’s steward Pu Shou named him Vice General Wu."

After saying this, Sister Chen went forward and explained the situation on the island, Zheng drew a simple map for Chang Tong.

Chang Tong instructed the household general to take good care of Sister Chen and went ashore to check the island’s situation.

Sister Chen sat down, her eyes on the sea, her expression slightly dazed, continuously pondering the words Chang Tong spoke.

Zheng came over and asked: "How are you? Did you learn about your family’s situation?"

Just now, Sister Chen and the others were talking, Zheng was far away, not hearing clearly.

Sister Chen nodded with a smile: "I know, they’re all well, the one who rescued us might be my son-in-law’s household general."

"What?" Zheng was somewhat incredulous, "What are you talking about?"

"Hard to believe, isn’t it?" Sister Chen said, "It’s like a dream, but... it’s all true."

Sister Chen laughed, though on her scarred face, this smile was not pretty at all, it was relaxed, making one cheerful.

Sister Chen said: "Being alive is wonderful."

Zheng looked at Sister Chen, still feeling she was overly joyful, suddenly confused.

...

Chang Tong led people to find the island’s Vice General Wu, this Vice General Wu should be someone Prince Lu trusts.

"Quickly capture him." Chang Tong commanded.

Before the reinforcements arrive, try to rescue as many people as possible, Vice General Wu must be captured alive, he almost injured Prince Guangyang’s Commandery Princess.

Whether for the innocent killed on the island or Prince Guangyang’s Commandery Princess, Vice General Wu must be sent to the court’s prison for trial.

Once this is done, the court’s reinforcements should arrive.

Then he can spare the time to inform his lord of the tremendous news.