Zhao Jing said to Xu Jie, "Uncle, what I said is not nonsense. The little grandson of the emperor is not worthy of being the crown prince. His mother once conspired with the Gu family to drug the crown prince. How can the son of a sinner ascend the throne?

Moreover, how can we, the Zhao family, let our kingdom and power fall into the hands of the Gu family?

Not to mention my cousin, the eldest daughter of the Zhenbei Marquisate, who was born into a noble family, yet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince actually betrothed her to a lowly merchant, who was several years older than my cousin. This shows His Royal Highness's contempt for the Zhenbei Marquisate. Uncle, please think about this carefully...

My surname is Zhao, and I am also a prince of the Zhao family. If you watch helplessly as the Zhao family's kingdom is handed over to the young grandson, and the power of the kingdom falls into the hands of the Gu family, that would be true disloyalty!"

Xu Jie frowned slightly. "Zhao Jing, for your mother's sake, I won't report you for your nonsense. I'll just treat it as nonsense because you're young. But don't even think about the army of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion helping you."

Zhao Jing looked at Xu Jie and said, "Uncle, my cousin has always been strong-willed. She has always wanted to be the best at everything. Since she married Su Zhan, a lowly merchant, she has never been a distinguished guest at banquets like before. She is only laughed at as a merchant's wife.

As long as I ascend the throne, I will allow my cousin to divorce and grant her the position of Imperial Consort. I don't mind that she was married before... After all, she is my blood cousin, and I will not easily let anyone else take over my position as Crown Prince in the future!"

Xu Jie frowned and said, "Zhao Jing, stop talking nonsense! His Majesty must have a purpose for betrothing Meng Qi to Su Zhan! I will definitely not follow your nonsense."

Zhao Jing sneered and said, "Uncle... Cousin Xu Pei has gone to Lizhou. If you are willing to help me, I will definitely keep Cousin Xu Pei safe. If you want to be my enemy, then Xu Pei is not my cousin!"

Xu Jie frowned and looked at Zhao Jing.

Zhao Jing stood up and said, "I'll give you three days to think it over carefully."

Xu Jie clenched his hands in anger and asked, "Have you ever thought about your parents when you did this?"

Zhao Jing said, "I'm just thinking about my parents. My father is also a royal prince. Why can't he sit on the throne of the Supreme Emperor?"

After Zhao Jing finished speaking, he turned away.

--

In Qingfeng Garden.

Although Yun Xiangye was worried about Gu Yan's trip to Lizhou these days, what was abnormal was that her appetite increased greatly and she often felt sleepy.

I slept for two hours during my lunch break today.

Run'er said beside Yunxiangye, "Miss, your period seems to have been delayed for half a month."

Yun Xiangye gently stroked her lower abdomen. Her period had always been regular, and her period had not come for half a month.

Yun Xiangye couldn't help but wonder if she was pregnant during this troubled time.

Yun Xiangye didn't want Gu Yan to worry about her when he went to Lizhou, so she whispered to Run'er, "Run'er, please keep the fact that my period is delayed a secret for me. Don't tell anyone yet."

Run'er nodded slightly: "Yes."

Yun Xiangye took the gold thread beside her and weaved a soft armor for Gu Yan to protect him. It was dark when she saw Gu Yan coming in from outside the door.

"Daddy!" Xiao Nuonuo, who was practicing calligraphy nearby, looked up and smiled at Gu Yan when he saw him.

Gu Yan walked over to Nuonuo and said, "Your handwriting is getting better and better. It's much better than your mother's."

Yun Xiangye glared at Gu Yan, "Are you talking about my poor handwriting?"

Gu Yan smiled and said, "No, your handwriting is also very beautiful."

Yun Xiangye chuckled softly, picked up the gold silk soft armor and compared it to Gu Yan, saying, "It's neither too big nor too small, just right. Wearing this soft armor on the battlefield will protect you from swords and knives."

Gu Yan smiled faintly and said, "With your soft armor, I will definitely be invincible."

Seeing Gu Yan's confidence and anticipation for the dangerous Lizhou, Yun Xiangye couldn't help but throw herself into Gu Yan's arms and said, "Gu Yan..."

"Um?"

Yun Xiangye whispered, "Husband, when you go to the battlefield, you must protect yourself."

Gu Yan said, "You don't have to worry too much about me. When I go to Lizhou, I will stay in the military camp and will not actually go to the battlefield to fight the enemy, so you can rest assured."

Yun Xiangye said, "Lizhou is a naval battle. When I was a child, I went to sea with my parents to worship the Bodhisattva and witnessed the dangers of the sea. I saw with my own eyes that it was a season when strong winds often swept across the seashore. You must be extremely careful. You didn't grow up by the water, so don't take it lightly. I heard that Lizhou has many islands, and fighting on these islands is even more dangerous."

Gu Yan nodded and said, "Yes, I know."

Yun Xiangye still stayed in Gu Yan's arms, unwilling to let go. "Everything is based on your safety. Nuonuo and I can't leave you."

Gu Yan touched Yun Xiangye's head and said, "If I had known, I wouldn't have told you so sooner. I've made you worry for nothing. You should have believed me."

Yun Xiangye said: "Well, I believe you."

Gu Yan chuckled and picked up Nuonuo. "We've been in Lizhou for so long, and Daddy won't be able to see Nuonuo for a long time. When we come back, I'm afraid I won't be able to carry Nuonuo anymore."

Nuonuo held her chin with her little hand and asked, "Daddy, is there anything delicious in Lizhou?"

Gu Yan chuckled and touched Nuonuo's soft little face, "Daddy doesn't know either. I'll bring back some delicious food for Nuonuo when I get to Lizhou."

Xiao Nuonuo clapped his hands and said, "Thank you, Daddy."

Yun Xiangye looked up at Gu Yan holding Nuonuo, unable to hide her worry.

As the condition of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has not improved, the whole city is saying that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince may not be able to hold on this time. Even His Majesty's health is beginning to fail. He has been looking sickly in the morning court these days.

On April 19th, Yun Xiangye and Gu Yan, who had some free time, went to a Taoist temple to ask for a talisman for Gu Yan to use on the battlefield.

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