The King of Chu also frowned slightly: "Duke Dingguo is already old, how can I let you go to the battlefield again?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty!" Duke Dingguo laughed heartily. "Back then, when I followed the late emperor and conquered the lands and rivers, these young men weren't even born yet! Now, the villains of Chen have invaded our northern borders. Although I'm old, I can still take up my sword and mount my horse to slay the enemy on the battlefield!"

He paused, his eyes sweeping across the crowd, and continued, "Besides, your daughter, the late Queen, once led troops into battle, a woman as brave as any man. Now that her daughter is being questioned, how can you sit back and watch?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the court fell silent instantly.

The Duke of Dingguo's family is full of loyal and brave people. These words moved many people.

Chu Qingluan looked at her grandfather's straight back and her eyes suddenly turned red.

She knew that her grandfather was paving the way for her, and she also knew her grandfather's temper. Once he made a decision, no one could change it.

But she was well aware of the dangers of the northern border, especially when she thought that someone in the court might be behind it...

Chu Qingluan's heart felt like it was being roasted in a frying pan.

Chu Hong was standing on the other side. Upon hearing this, he slowly loosened his hands in his sleeves.

He suddenly felt that his argument with Chu Qingluan yesterday was too childish.

The Emperor of Chu pondered for a moment before finally nodding slowly, "Alright! Since Duke Dingguo is willing to go, I will appoint you as commander and lead the army to reinforce the northern border!"

Duke Dingguo clasped his fists and accepted the order, his eyes firm: "Old minister, I will definitely live up to your trust!"

Just as Duke Dingguo swore his oath with great determination and was about to stand up, his figure suddenly swayed slightly and his face suddenly turned pale.

Before anyone could react, they saw his body soften and fall straight forward.