Ever since Ying Jue left the palace to travel, the atmosphere in Qinian Palace has been depressed for a while, and no one has a smile on their face.

Especially Chu Yuening as a mother.

The child she carried for ten months was also her first blood bond in this world. She carefully raised him from a babbling baby into a handsome young boy with a heart full of motherly love.

How can I rest assured that he is alone outside?

But the young eagle must leave the wings of its parents before it can learn to soar, and she understands this very well.

But no matter how rational she was, she couldn't help but worry about whether her child would encounter danger or get hurt outside.

Sometimes I have nightmares at night and feel very anxious.

After a few days, Chu Yuening looked much more haggard.

Ying Zheng embraced his wife who looked listless. Seeing her slightly frowned brows and a hint of sadness that could not be shaken off, he felt distressed.

I almost wanted to have someone catch that kid who went out to play.

He reached out his hand to smooth the slight worry between her brows and comforted her with a gentle voice.

"Today, the Black Ice Guards sent news that Zhao Zhao is safe and sound."

"Really?!"

Chu Yuening excitedly grabbed the man's big hand, and her dim eyes suddenly lit up.

Seeing his serious expression, she finally relaxed her brows and revealed a smile that she hadn't seen in a long time.

"As long as it's safe, as long as it's safe."

"Yuening, don't worry too much."

"If Zhao Zhao returns home and sees that her mother has lost weight, won't she blame herself?"

Ying Zheng stared at the pointed chin of the girl in his arms and whispered advice. Then he remembered that she had a poor appetite recently and became more worried.

He put her on his lap, leaned over and pressed his forehead against hers, kissed and caressed her tender little face with his thin lips, and sighed softly.

"And if Yue Ning is like this, I will also feel distressed."

Chu Yuening met the man's phoenix eyes filled with pity, and then she realized that her behavior was indeed a bit willful.

No matter what, you must take care of your body, otherwise it will only make those who love you worry.

She lowered her eyelashes in embarrassment, bit her lip, and responded hesitantly, like a child who had made a mistake.

"Okay...I won't do that again."

Seeing that his wife realized her mistake, Ying Zheng's stern expression finally eased a little.

He rubbed her head and kissed her pink lips as a reward, his tone gentle and doting.

"Well, Yue Ning is very well behaved."

The voice of a mature man is deep, mellow and magnetic, as elegant and charming as a cello, and can easily touch people's heartstrings.

Chu Yuening felt a tingling sensation in her heart, and a shy blush spread across her fair cheeks.

Why does A Zheng act like he is coaxing a child?

She rested her head on the man's neck, playing with his falling black hair while talking about business.

"A Zheng, how is the matter in the Western Regions being handled? Is it going smoothly?"

"Well, they don't dare to act rashly."

Ying Zheng half leaned on the sofa, stroking the soft black hair of the person in his arms, his phoenix eyes half closed, his voice a little lazy, but revealing the domineering and arrogance of being in control of the overall situation.

Hearing this, Chu Yuening put her worries aside and stopped asking questions.

She believed that with A Zheng's political skills, it was only a matter of time before the Western Region Autonomous Region was stabilized.

On a lazy afternoon, the two of them snuggled together quietly, the atmosphere was warm and beautiful.

She yawned and was about to snuggle up in his broad chest for a nap, but suddenly she heard Ying Zheng speak.

"Next year I plan to send troops to attack the Donghu, as well as the surrounding tribes such as Buyeo and Sushen."

"Incorporate the northeastern territory into the territory of the Qin Dynasty."

“?!”

Even though Chu Yuening had anticipated this, she was still a little stunned when she was caught off guard.

But on second thought, the Qin Dynasty has been recuperating for three years and its national strength is strong. With A Zheng's ambition, it is naturally impossible for him to be satisfied with the status quo.

And with the world map, perhaps A Zheng would think, is my great Qin only this small?

This is simply outrageous!

No, I have to grab more territory.

Chu Yuening was immediately touched by the cute image of the Q-version little Zheng pointing at the world map and saying "mine, all mine", and couldn't help but smile.

Ying Zheng looked at his wife who was laughing inexplicably, his serious expression froze, and then he fell silent.

So, after Chu Yuening finished entertaining herself, she looked up and found that her husband had a very complicated look in his eyes.

She blinked in confusion, waved her hand in front of him, and asked in confusion.

"What happened to A Zheng?"

"Nothing."

Seeing that his wife looked normal, Ying Zheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the topic.

"I'm planning to enlist next month."

"Yeah, now that the military's benefits have greatly improved, I'm sure many people will volunteer to join the army."

Chu Yuening nodded in agreement, her mind full of thoughts.

Things are different now. The treatment of the Qin soldiers is very generous.

Not only are the meals good and there are meat and eggs to eat every now and then, but there is also a subsidy every month.

If someone unfortunately died, the court would arrange his funeral, provide pensions to his family, and arrange jobs to support his livelihood.

These preferential treatments greatly improved the social status of Qin soldiers.

Although life is comfortable nowadays, there are still many passionate men who want to kill enemies on the battlefield and achieve great achievements.

Ying Zheng nodded slightly, his deep, dark phoenix eyes were like an autumn night, dotted with calm and wise starlight.

"Well, so I won't force conscription this time."

Forced taxation and extortion will undoubtedly lose the support of the people, and this is also the lesson he learned from his previous life.

Although he is arbitrary, he is also good at reflection.

Rather than resorting to extortion, it is better to use benefits to make people serve him willingly.

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