How could she possibly have time for romance?

Before ascending the throne, the Emperor was fortunate to meet the Empress Dowager, but now she has to think twice before taking any step, as love may very well be a means to harm her.

How could she know that there might be a Wang Yinian with even better acting skills and methods?

We must be on guard.

Love is meaningless to her; power is what matters most.

Ye Panjiu looked at Su Yan, "Are you really going to the resort to soak in the hot springs?"

Su Yan nodded without hesitation, "I'm actually much better now. I can get on the carriage with my good leg. I don't want to stay here anymore; it's so stifling."

He practiced martial arts from a young age, so his physique was naturally stronger than that of ordinary people.

After two days of rest, I am much better.

He rarely gets to be with Pan Jiu, so he doesn't want to stay in the main tent all the time.

Ye Panjiu pointed outside, "Then I'll go find a carriage?"

Su Yan shook his head. "There are people a little further away outside the tent. Just tell them."

At times like these, he is always thinking about Yan Yu.

However, Wang Yichun is dead, so Yan Yu must have already left Yangzhou.

But for some reason, they haven't arrived in the capital yet.

Ye Panjiu raised an eyebrow, lifted the curtain, and went out.

The area around the capital was where the Imperial Guards were stationed. Two large flags were erected high in the camp, one with the character "Liang" written on it and the other with the character "Lin".

Minister Lin was a loyal subject, devoted only to His Majesty and never took sides. That was why he did not offer her any assistance when escorting her.

She looked at the two soldiers standing about ten paces from the tent entrance and walked over.

"My lords, would you mind providing a carriage?"

The young soldier was startled and quickly bowed, lowering his head and not daring to look any further. "I'll go prepare the horse right away!"

As far as he knew, noble ladies were extremely reluctant to show their faces in public and especially disliked leaving their secluded homes. How could this noble lady be so approachable and even call them "sir"?

They've never been called an adult before!

Ye Panjiu smiled and said, "Alright, no rush. Please also inform Minister Lin that we will not be returning here."

Since Su Yan can go to the villa, the two of them can stay there for now.

She was still very curious about this mountain villa that belonged to her.

"yes!"

Ye Panjiu turned around and walked back to the main tent.

"Alright, let's stay at the villa tonight. Do you know anything about Ziling Villa?"

Su Yan put down his book. “It’s nice to stay at the mountain villa. I’ve never been to Ziling Mountain Villa, so I don’t know what it’s like inside.”

Ye Panjiu frowned in thought. This resort has hot springs, but she doesn't stay in the capital often, and Su Yan doesn't have the time to go soak in the hot springs either.

It's really a waste to leave it empty.

"Sir, the carriage is ready." The voice of the junior soldier came from outside the tent.

Su Yan called out, "Please come in."

The young soldier hurried in and was about to kneel down before Su Yan.

Su Yan quickly said, "No need for formalities, please help me put on my shoes."

He couldn't move his arm or one leg, and he absolutely didn't want Pan Jiu to do his shoes for him.

The young soldier agreed, stepped forward, knelt down, and picked up the shoe.

Su Yan slowly moved her body, taking out the good foot, "Just wear one, thank you."

The young soldier quickly put on his shoes, saying, "It's my honor to serve you, sir!"

Su Yan looked at him and said, "Please get up. What's your name? What are your ambitions?"

Ye Panjiu sat down with great interest, already holding a small purse in her hand.

This is what she prepared yesterday; in the capital, a purse is indispensable.

The young soldier stood up, scratching his head sheepishly. "My name is He Si, because I'm the fourth child in my family. General Lin often taught us a saying: 'A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier!' I also want to be a general!"

Su Yan laughed, "He Si, can you read?"

He Si shook his head hastily, "I just want to sleep when I hold a book, I don't want to learn to read, I just want to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy!"

Su Yan asked him, "Have you ever seen a general who was illiterate?"

Even those who are initially illiterate will eventually learn to read. But in war, strategy is even more crucial.

He Si's mind flashed through the names of Minister Lin, General Zhao, and the generals of Daliang, who were his superiors and now centurions, and who were also literate.

His eyes lit up. "I understand, sir! I'll start learning to read from today onwards. Thank you for your guidance!"

Su Yan nodded. "I have faith in you."

Upon hearing this, He Si's face turned red with excitement.

This is the Prime Minister of the Great Liang Dynasty!

He actually said he had faith in himself!

Ye Panjiu stepped forward and handed over a small purse, "He Si, take this and buy some things your family might need."

Su Yan nodded, indicating that he should accept it.

He Si scratched his head and still accepted the purse.

No wonder everyone is vying to take care of Lord Su while he's staying in the capital!

That's great, he was lucky to get it.

Upon hearing that Su Yan was leaving, Minister Lin walked straight this way, feeling uneasy.

"Prime Minister Su," he called from outside the tent.

"Your Excellency, please come in."

Minister Lin entered, bowed, and said, "Your Excellency's condition has not yet recovered, so it is probably not advisable for you to move around."

Su Yan shook his head. "It's nothing, no need to persuade me anymore."

He had no desire to stay in the capital region.

There are so many people.

"I will send twenty men to protect you, sir," Minister Lin said firmly.

Su Yan didn't refuse, "Okay."

With Yan Yu not by his side and unable to move, his safety was a matter he couldn't afford to ignore.

Minister Lin was surprised that Su Yan was so easy to talk to, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Then this humble official will take his leave."

Su Yan nodded.

Minister Lin left again, and he looked back at the main tent once more.

Rumor has it that it's the hardest to let go of someone close to Prime Minister Su, so how come it's so easy today?

The carriage was just outside the tent, and Su Yan used his good leg to get on the ground.

When he got up, his brows were still furrowed, and he was still straining his back.

Ye Panjiu supported him from the side, watching the crimson blood seep through the white cloth.

She pursed her lips. "Why don't we stay in the main tent?"

He bent his knee and hopped forward a step. Ye Panjiu quickly followed and supported his waist, where he was thankfully uninjured.

He hopped a few steps and walked out of the main tent.

Su Yan felt the air outside and took a few deep breaths. "Recovering from illness is more tiring than attending court."

Ye Panjiu looked at the bloodstains on his back that had stopped spreading and urged him, "Hurry up and get in the carriage, your back is bleeding again."

Su Yan lightly jumped onto the carriage, and Ye Panjiu was so startled that she quickly lifted the curtain for him.

This person's movements are so exaggerated and unrestrained; he doesn't look like a patient at all.

After Su Yan sat down, he called out, "Pan Jiu, come quickly."

Ye Panjiu couldn't jump onto the carriage, so she used her feet to climb onto it.

The carriage was simply decorated, but the seats inside were carefully arranged. The space was large, with many soft cushions and a small table in the middle.

There was tea and several plates of pastries on the small table.

"Sir, may we go now?" He Si asked, sitting in the front driving the carriage.

“We can go now,” Su Yan replied.

He looked at Ye Panjiu and said, "Panjiu, help me lift the curtain. I'll tell you about the capital."