Chapter 102 The Reason Why You Must Go

As an emperor, Emperor Xuande didn't even need to send anyone to inform about such a small matter, but he summoned Song Yanxi into the palace and chose to tell her in person.

Even though it was equally unacceptable, it still gave her enough face.

If Song Yanxi still harbors resentment, she would be ungrateful.

She knelt on the ground, feeling the bluestone beneath her knees was extremely cold. The chill spread to her limbs and bones, as if it was going to freeze her whole body.

Since he had made up his mind to promise her to Lin Tingfeng as a thing, why did he have to be so hypocritical in front of her and act as if he had no choice?

If he was really unwilling, how could a mere general possibly shake the decision of a king?

The so-called imperial decree of divorce was just a pretext to shut her up.

When Lin Tingfeng returns victorious, he will be Da'an's "hero", and then it will be no longer up to her whether to divorce or not.

Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Emperor Xuande couldn't help but frown, "Are you blaming me?"

"I dare not." Song Yanxi said respectfully.

Emperor Xuande's expression softened slightly. "Now that the border has been ravaged by war again, it's time to recruit new personnel. I must prioritize the overall situation and consider the tens of thousands of people in Da'an."

As if he also felt that his words were too hypocritical, he coughed lightly and continued, "Yanxi girl, I know you feel wronged. It was the Lin family that treated you badly first. If you have any difficulties or want something in the future, feel free to tell me."

Song Yanxi suddenly raised her head and looked at him, asking, "No matter what, will Your Majesty agree to it?"

De Hai, who was serving beside her, was startled by her behavior and quickly reminded her, "Princess, be careful with your words!"

Looking directly into the emperor's face is a serious crime. If it happened to someone else, he would probably call the Yulin Guards to come in and drag them away.

Emperor Xuande looked at Song Yanxi's eyes, which were somewhat similar to Yan Yichuan's, and waved his hand towards Dehai, "It's okay, let her speak."

He wanted to see what kind of requests his granddaughter, Yan Yichuan, could make.

As to whether he agreed or not, that is another matter.

Facing the scrutinizing black eyes of Emperor Xuande, Song Yanxi showed no fear at all. She raised her hands, folded them in front of her forehead, and bowed deeply.

"I also ask Your Majesty to allow me to accompany the army."

"How outrageous!" Emperor Xuande's face suddenly turned cold. "As a girl, you don't want to stay in the backyard and take care of your husband and children. How could you have such a ridiculous idea?"

Song Yanxi pulled the corners of her lips and smiled sadly.

She clearly didn't speak, but she seemed to be asking, "Your Majesty, where are my husband and son?"

Emperor Xuande felt a lump in his chest. Looking at her clear eyes, he could no longer utter any words of reprimand.

Yes, it was he who forced her to give up her husband, and it was also he who did not allow the two to divorce for the sake of the overall situation. How could he blame her for not wanting to live a peaceful life?

After a while, he said in a deep voice: "Give me a reason why I must go."

"I have a lot of medical knowledge, but I am trapped in the backyard and have no place to use it. I am willing to follow Princess Shihan's example and serve as a military doctor to accompany the army to war." Song Yanxi bowed respectfully to him.

As soon as the words were spoken, the huge imperial study was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Emperor Xuande's disappointed voice came from above, "I remember that when you were young, you were very kind and never liked to compete with others."

It's not dislike, it's just disdain.

Yan Qing told Song Yanxi when she was very young that the daughters of the Yan family never bothered to fight within the palace. What is yours cannot be taken away by others, and what can be taken away by you will be taken away by you someday.

Even if this experience didn't happen again, she wouldn't argue with Zhuang Shihan.

People who are unfaithful should be thrown away like dirt. Keeping them will only pollute the eyes.

Song Yanxi said calmly, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. I am not jealous of Princess Shihan. I just feel unworthy of the title of Princess, so I want to do what I can."

She paused, her tone rising slightly, "My grandfather taught me since I was young that the country comes first and the family comes second. Even though I am a woman, I have a heart to serve my country.

I hope Your Majesty will grant your blessing!"

"What a great saying, 'Country comes before family'. Your uncle said the same thing to me before he left." Tears seemed to emerge in Emperor Xuande's cloudy eyes.

The year Yan Changfeng died in battle, he had just turned 15, and his lovely wife at home hadn't even had the chance to tell him that she was pregnant.

It can be said that the dragon throne under his butt was only sat on by stepping on the flesh and blood and corpses of the Yan family.

The more he thought about it, the more Emperor Xuande felt that he could not agree to Song Yanxi, otherwise he would be ashamed of the martyrs of the Yan family.

He said coldly, "A battlefield is not a place for casual joking. If anything happens to you, how can I explain it to your grandfather?"

Song Yanxi said without hesitation: "If my grandfather knew my ambition, not only would he not stop me, but he would ask His Majesty to help me.

This is what the Yan family's children deserve!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xuande's expression grew even darker.

Having known each other for many years and having fought side by side, he knew his elder brother's temper very well.

He really could say such a thing.

Thinking of the loyal and brave Yan family, Emperor Xuande's voice turned cold, "It's a good thing that you have this intention, but the battlefield is dangerous and not a place that anyone can go to. The superficial knowledge you learned from medical books is not enough to protect yourself.

Do you think that the soldiers fighting on the battlefield will have to be distracted to take care of you?"

He gave Dehai a look, and Dehai quickly spoke to persuade him: "Princess, please don't be confused. The battlefield is a very bad place. Not only is it exposed to the wind and sun, but it's also full of men. It will be very inconvenient for the princess, a woman, to eat and sleep there."

Song Yanxi frowned, "Princess Shihan is also a woman. As a woman, how can I not endure the hardships that she can endure?"

Since Zhuang Shihan and Lin Tingfeng were not married yet, Emperor Xuande naturally could not say anything about them living together in the army. He only said, "Military doctors need to go through multiple levels of screening. It's best not to use the little knowledge you learned on your own to run into obstacles."

Speaking of this, he seemed like an ordinary elder who was unwilling to watch his juniors take risks or even die.

Seeing that he had made up his mind, Song Yanxi knew that it was useless to appeal to his emotions, so she wanted to bring out her identity as the successor of the Valley of Divine Doctors.

Even if it would arouse Emperor Xuande's suspicion and make her a target of public criticism, she had to go with the army on this expedition.

Not only her, Mo Jinchuan is going too.

His leg is still recovering, and that's partly why he needs help.

A bigger part of the reason is that this battle did not happen in the previous life, and Song Yanxi cannot be sure of the final outcome of this battle.

She was even more afraid because her rebirth had changed some things, causing everything that was supposed to happen a few years later to happen earlier.

People like His Royal Highness Prince Jin who care about the world deserve to live a long life, instead of being killed by the conspiracy and intrigue of some people because of their selfish motives.

"Your Majesty, your servant..."

The hurried footsteps behind her interrupted Song Yanxi's words.

Eunuch Qi looked panicked. After bowing to Emperor Xuande, he said anxiously, "Your Majesty, please go and see Concubine Li. She is not feeling well."